January 19, 2018 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY Austin R. Evers foia@americanoversight.org Tracking No: OGE FOIA FY 17/237 Dear Mr. Evers: This is in response to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, which was received by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE) FOIA Office on March 9, 2017. In your request, you asked for: 1. Records containing or reflecting communications between OGE and individuals nominated, or anticipated to be nominated, by President Trump for Senate-confirmed positions in the federal government, including communications with attorneys or agents acting on behalf of such nominees or prospective nominees, as well as members of the Trump administration, the Trump transition team, or the Trump campaign about such nominees or prospective nominees. 2. Records containing or reflecting communications between OGE and individuals appointed, or anticipated to be appointed, by President Trump for positions in the Executive Office of the President in the White House, including communications with attorneys or agents acting on behalf of such appointees or prospective appointees, as well as members of the Trump administration, the Trump transition team, or the Trump campaign about such appointees or prospective appointees. After clarification, you limited this request to exclude nomination notification emails, preclearance notification emails, and report transmittal emails. You also limited the request to a list of 17 White House appointees and 35 Presidential nominees subject to Senate Confirmation. Please find enclosed a third response. This set of documents contains the first batch of records related to the Secretary of Commerce, one of the 35 Presidential nominees covered by your request. In this batch, please find 151 pages of responsive records related to the Secretary of Commerce. These records are released subject to deletions made in accordance with FOIA Exemption 3, 5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(3) as material specifically exempted from disclosure by another statute; FOIA Exemption 4, 5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(4), as commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential; FOIA Exemption 5, 5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(5), as inter- and intra-agency pre-decisional deliberative process material; and FOIA Exemption 6, 5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(6), as information the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly Austin R. Evers Page 2 unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. The deletions are each marked with a reference “(b)(3),” “(b)(4),” “(b)(5),” or “(b)(6)” in the enclosed copies. We are withholding approximately 177 pages in their entirety under FOIA Exemption 3, 5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(3) as material specifically exempted from disclosure by another statute, FOIA Exemption 4, 5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(4) as trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential, FOIA Exemption 5, 5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(5) as inter- & intra-agency predecisional deliberative process material, and FOIA Exemption 6, 5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(6) as information the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. The withheld pages are attachments to emails provided in the 151page release and are identified in that release. OGE located additional responsive records relating to this nominee that originated with the Department of Commerce. We are sending these responsive records, along with a copy of your request, to the Department of Commerce. The Department’s FOIA Requester Service Center phone number is: (202) 482-3257. We are asking the Department to review the material and respond directly to you. The referred records are identified in the set of responsive documents provided to you. Please note there are special access provisions for the following types of records: • Public financial disclosure reports are not available under the FOIA, pursuant to FOIA Exemption 3, 5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(3) as material specifically exempted from disclosure by another statute. Instead, the Ethics in Government Act (5 U.S.C. app. § 105) and OGE regulations provide for a special access provision for public financial disclosure reports. You may use OGE’s online system to access these reports. Most of the reports you seek (i.e. nominees who occupy positions for which the pay is set at Levels 1 and 2 of the Executive Schedule) are posted on our website here. Any other reports certified by OGE are available here. • Ethics agreements are available online at the same location as the public financial disclosure reports. • OGE regulations provide for a special access provision for Certificates of Divestiture (CDs). OGE has created an automated tool to request copies of the CDs, available on OGE’s website here. • 18 U.S.C. § 208 provides for a special access provision for conflict of interest waivers. You may use the fill and print PDF version of the OGE Form 201 to request copies of 18 U.S.C. § 208(b)(1) waivers from the employee’s home agency. • Ethics pledge waivers under Executive Order 13770 are available here. Austin R. Evers Page 3 Because of the special access provisions for obtaining financial disclosure reports, ethics agreements, CDs, and conflict of interest waivers, and ethics pledge waivers, we are not processing these records under the FOIA. If you have any questions or wish to discuss any aspect of your request, you may contact me by telephone at 202-482-9267. As OGE’s FOIA Public Liaison, I am available for assisting in reducing delays, increasing transparency and understanding of the status of requests, and assisting in the resolution of disputes. Additionally, you may contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at the National Archives and Records Administration to inquire about the FOIA mediation services they offer. The contact information for OGIS is as follows: Office of Government Information Services, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road-OGIS, College Park, Maryland 20740-6001, e-mail at ogis@nara.gov; telephone at 202-741-5770; toll free at 1-877-684-6448; or facsimile at 202-741-5769. The OGE official responsible for this FOIA determination is the undersigned. In accordance with the FOIA, as codified at 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(A), and OGE’s updated FOIA regulations, at 5 C.F.R. § 2604.304, you may administratively appeal this determination to the Program Counsel, U.S. Office of Government Ethics, 1201 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005-3917. Any such appeal must be in writing and must be sent within 90 days of the date you receive this response letter. If you do appeal, you should include copies of your request and this response, together with a statement of why you believe this initial determination is in error. Also, if you appeal, you should clearly indicate on the envelope and in the letter that it is a “Freedom of Information Act Appeal.”Because the responsive records are voluminous, we are providing you with a rolling response. Please find enclosed three sets of documents as an initial response. The first document is a spreadsheet of all nominees and White House appointees for which OGE has received a nominee/new entrant financial disclosure report from January 2017 to date. You requested this information to assist you in deciding if and how you wish to narrow your request. Sincerely, Rachel K. Dowell OGE FOIA Officer Attachment From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Kassinger, Theodore W. Walter M. Shaub; David Maggi (dMaggi@doc.gov) Keith Labedz RE: call in for 6:25 Wednesday, January 11, 2017 6:16:51 PM got it   From: Walter M. Shaub [mailto:wmshaub@oge.gov] Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 6:16 PM To: David Maggi (dMaggi@doc.gov); Kassinger, Theodore W. Cc: Keith Labedz Subject: call in for 6:25   (b) (6) Code:   (b) (6) Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917   Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov   OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use OGE-17-0005-C-000001 of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-C-000002 From: To: Subject: Start: End: Location: Kassinger, Theodore W. Walter M. Shaub; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; Wilbur Ross; Wendy Teramoto; Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Earl Comstock telcon OGE/Commerce/Mr.Ross/OMM Wednesday, January 11, 2017 7:30:00 PM Wednesday, January 11, 2017 8:30:00 PM (b) (6) ; PC: (b) (6) OGE-17-0005-C-000003 From: To: Subject: Start: End: Location: Kassinger, Theodore W. Walter M. Shaub; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; Wilbur Ross; Wendy Teramoto; Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Earl Comstock telcon OGE/Commerce/Mr.Ross/OMM Wednesday, January 11, 2017 7:30:00 PM Wednesday, January 11, 2017 8:30:00 PM (b) (6) ; PC: (b) (6) OGE-17-0005-C-000004 Record referred to DOC From: Walter M. Shaub [mailto:wmshaub@oge.gov] Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 5:55 PM To: Maggi, David (Federal) Cc: David J. Apol ; Deborah J. Bortot ; Keith Labedz ; Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: ethics agreement and call David, are you free to talk to us now?   Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov   From: Walter M. Shaub Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 5:28 PM To: 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: David J. Apol; Deborah J. Bortot; Keith Labedz; Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: ethics agreement and call I just sent him an email suggesting 7:30. I thought I had hit reply all. Let’s talk amongst ourselves at 7:00.   OGE-17-0005-C-000005 Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov   Record referred to DOC OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-C-000006 From: Kassinger. Theodore W. To: Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz ; David Maggi : Walter M. Shaub ; Deborah J. Bortot ; "wiacobi@doc.gov" ; "DJacob@doc.gov" ; "gWilliams@doc.gov" ; "AWarren@doc.gov" ; David J. Apo l Cc: Subject: Date: Atta chments: Wilbur Ross; Earl Comstock ; Culvahouse Jr.. Arthur B.: Schlom. Evan N.; Dorey. David R.; Sheehan. Matthew J. RE: eth ics ag reement and call Wednesday, January 11, 2017 1:04 :41 PM WLR EA with Recusals omm revised draft 11Jan 10am.docx ethics agreement - 1-7-2017-A (1-11 am edits).docx ttachme nt 1 - 9 pages with held In fu ll - (b)(3) (4) (5) (6) Attachment 2 - 14 pages with held In fu ll - (b)(3) (4) (5) (6) Walt and OGE/Commerce teams- As discussed last night, attached is a revised draft of the proposed Ethics Agreement for Mr. Ross, includin g a revised exhibit listing dive stitures. The document may be reviewed either in redline form at or "clean" throu gh the "review " feature of Word . We appreciate your consideration and work. Please let us know when you would like to discuss the draft. Thanks , Ted From: Director of OGE [mailto:director@oge.gov] Sent: Tuesday , Janua1y 10, 20 17 5:40 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W.; Director of OGE ; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; David Maggi ; Culvahouse Jr. , Arthur B.; Sheehan , Matthew J.; Schlom, Evan N .; Dorey , David R. ; Walter M . Shaub ; Deborah J. B01tot; 'wja cobi@doc .gov'; 1DJacob@doc .gov 1; 'gWilliam s@doc.gov' ; 'A Wane n@doc .gov'; David J. Apol Subject: ethics agreement and call ttac hment 1 - 17 pages with held In fu ll - (b)(3) (5) (6) Attachm ent 2 - 9 pages wrthheld In full - (b)(3) (5) (6) Ted, OGE-17-0005-C-000007 We've been hard at work today drafting two versions of an ethics agreement. I have attached them both . I'm happ y to sched ule a time to talk tonight. If you would prefe r to have some more time to study these drafts , however , we can sched ule to talk in the morning instead. This call wi ll be my top priority . As a final note, we ' ll all need to scrnb this draft carefull y to make sure we haven't left any items out or, perhaps, placed items in the wrong sectio ns. Bu t it 's complete enough for a discussion draft . Walt Walte r M. Shaub , Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 OGE-17-0005-C-000008 Washington, DC 20005-3917   Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-C-000009 Fro m: To : Cc: Sub ject: Date : Keith Labedz Heather A. Jones Deborah J. Bortot RE: RevisedWLR278 Wednesday, Jan uary 11, 2017 12:3S :46 PM I do not know. Given the complexity of the report, I have to do a manual check in between each round to catch certain un-item ized changes. At this point, I do not want to do t hat again until they say t hey are done. From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Wednesday,January11, 2017 12:34 PM To: Keith Labedz Cc: Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: RevisedWLR 278 Ok, thanks in which part? Or is it spread throughout? From: Keith Labedz Sent: Wednesday,January 11, 2017 11:27 AM To: Heather A. Jones Cc: Deborah J. Bortot Subject: FW: Revised WLR 278 I would hold on your review. It looks like we've lost about 2 pages since yesterday evening. From: Keith Labedz Sent: Wednesday,January11, 2017 11:26 AM To: 'Schlom, Evan N.'; Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi,Will (Federal)'; 'Williams,Gaye(Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; DeborahJ. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: RevisedWLR 278 Hello, Thank you for your response. It appears that other changes have been made to the draft as we ll. Can you let us know once all the changes have been completed? We will t hen look again and follow-up with any questions on the changes/revised draft. Keith ] From: Schlom, Evan N.[ mailto:eschlom@omm.com Sent: Wednesday,January 11, 2017 10:59 AM To: Keith Labedz; Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi,Will (Federal)'; 'Williams,Gaye(Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; DeborahJ. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: [GRAYMAI L] RE: Revised WLR278 Keith, We've deten nin ed that Mr. Ross is a so we have removed that positio n from Pait I an in Pait 6. Thanks, Evan From: Keith Labedz [mailt o:klabedz@o ge.gov] Sent : Tuesday , Janua1y 10, 20 17 6:04 PM To : Schlom, Evan N.; Kassinge r, Theodore W.; 'Maggi , David (Federal)' Cc : Dorey , David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williru.ns, Gaye (Federal)' ; 'Wanen , Att hm (Federal)' ; 'Jacob , Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot ; Heather A. Jones Subj ect: [WARNING : MESSAGE ENCRY PTED]RE : Revised WLR 278 Hello, I have attached a follow-up question to the responses . Attachment · 1 page wrthheld in full · (b)(3) (5) . (6) Thank you . OGE-17-0005-C-000010 Keith From: Schlom, Evan N. [mailto:eschlom@omm.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 3:23 PM To: Keith Labedz; Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: [GRAYMAIL] [WARNING : MESSAGE ENCRYPTED]RE: Revised WLR 278 Attachment - 5 pages Keith, withheld in full - (b)(3), (4), Our responses to your comments are in the attached document, highlighted in yellow. (5), (6) Thanks, Evan From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov] Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 12:30 AM To: Schlom, Evan N.; Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: [WARNING : MESSAGE ENCRYPTED]RE: Revised WLR 278 Attachment - 4 pages withheld in full - (b)(3), (5), (6) Hello, Attached are my comments on draft 4 (as it appeared at 5:35 pm on 1/9). Thank you. Keith From: Schlom, Evan N. [mailto:eschlom@omm.com] Sent: Monday, January 09, 2017 2:47 PM To: Keith Labedz; Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur Attachment - 10 pages (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones withheld in full - (b)(3), Subject: [GRAYMAIL] [WARNING : MESSAGE ENCRYPTED]RE: Revised WLR 278 (4), (5), (6) Keith, We have revised our SF 278 online in response to your notes and email comments. Attached is Word document containing the written responses and confirmations you asked for, highlighted in yellow. Thanks, Evan From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov] Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2017 10:25 PM To: Schlom, Evan N.; Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 Please see my responses in red below. Thank you. Keith From: Schlom, Evan N. [mailto:eschlom@omm.com] Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2017 9:36 PM To: Keith Labedz; Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 Keith, (b)(3), (5) Your notes on Draft 3 in Part 2 contains a comment regarding OGE-17-0005-C-000011 . You identify a number of entities that are • I am assuming that the lacement is coITect oiven that the interests have not move d in draft 3 (i.e ., ' ). If that is not coITect Evan From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov ] Sent: Saturday , Janua1y 07, 2017 4 :08 PM To: Kassinger , Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal )' Cc: Schlom, Evan N. ; Dorey, David R.; 'Jacob i, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams , Gaye (Federal)' ; 'WaITen, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federa l)' ; Deb orah J. Bortot; Heathe r A. Jones Subject: [WARNING : MESSAGE ENCRYPTED ]RE : Revised WLR 278 (6)ttachment • 9 pages wrthhe ld ,n full Hello, Attached are my technical notes on draft 3, including a few follow-up questions based on the responses to my ple ase-confnm ques tions . These notes reflect the repo1i as saved at approxim ately 10:00 am this morning . Thank you . Keith From: Keith Labedz Sent: Saturday , Janua1y 07, 2017 10:16 AM To: 'Kass inger, Theodore W.' ; Maggi , David (Federal) OGE-17-0005-C-000012 (b)(3) (5) Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal) ; Wanen , Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 Hello, I am continuing my review (including of the changes made yesterday evening) . It does appear that I will still have a number of questions for round 3 (including a nun1ber of clean-up items on the positions that have been pending since round I). I do not think all items will be resolved Monday from a technical perspective. In tenns of a discussion of the ethics a ·eement I a ·ee with David 's anal In addition, et ics agreements typica y treat t e i er's agreements anangements , paiticu arly exit anan gements from finns , and the details on many anangements have just been added in round 3. I am copying Deborah Boitot , Chief of the Presidential Nominatio ns Branch , and Heather Jones, Senior Counse l for Financial Disclosure , as they will be involved in the ultimate review and preclearance of the repoit and ethics agreeme nt. I think they would need to patticipate in any discussion from OGE ' s perspective on the next draft ethics agreement. Thank you . Keith From: Kassinger, Theodore W.[ mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Friday , Januaiy 06, 2017 10: 18 PM To: Maggi , David (Federal) Cc: Keith Labedz; Schlom , Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); WatTen, Atthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal) Subject: [GR.AYMAIL] Re: Revised WLR 278 Thanks David . We cannot wait untt Mon ay to iscuss t ese issues. U ess ot eiw1se irected, we ai·e insttucted to do whateve r we can to complete the pape1work on Monday . I will be speaking with Mr. Ross tomonow afternoon at 2pm, and if there are specific issues that I need to address with him , then I would appreciate knowing them ahead of that discussion. David, I will call you tomonow morning. If it would be better to have a joint call, then I am available anytime. Ted OGE-17-0005-C-000013 From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov ] Sent: Friday , Januaiy 06, 2017 7:34 PM To: 'Schlom, Evan N.' ; Kassinger , Theodore W. ; Maggi, David (Federal) ; Jacobi , Will (Federa l) ; Williams, Gaye (Federa l) Cc: Dorey , David R. Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 Thank you . I will review and incorporate any clai·ifying questions that I might have into the round 3 commen ts. Keith From: Schlom, Evan N .[ mailto:eschlom@omm.com ] Sent: Friday , Januaiy 06, 2017 7: 17 PM To: Keith Labedz; Kassinge r, Theodore W .; David Maggi ; 'wjacobi@doc.gov '; gwilliams@doc .gov 2 Attachme nts 26 pages Cc: Dorey , David R. rthheld rn fu ll · (b)(3) (4) (6) Subject: [WARNING : MESSAGE ENCRYPTED]RE: Revised WLR 278 Keith, Line 17.4 is the ' Per your reques t, p ease see our responses to t e "p ease confmn " questions m the attached documen ts. Our responses ai·e in red type next to the items containin g "please confnm " questions. Also, you will see that the cross-references in the endnotes on the updated f01m are blank. This is in case we have to move things ai·ound before the f01m is finaliz ed , since any cross-references would not automatically update . Once we OGE-17-0005-C-000014 (5) have the fin al f01m set , we will populate the endnotes with the approp riate cross references. Thanks, Evan From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov ] Sent: Friday, Januruy 06, 20 17 6:43 PM To: Kass inger, Theodore W.; Schlom, Evan N. ; David Maggi ; 'wj acobi@doc.gov '; gwilliams@doc .gov Cc: Dorey, David R.; Schlom, Evan N. Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 Passing along an other item ahead of round 3 notes in the interests of time: Please (b)(3), (6) break out th e holdings of the at line 17.4. Or is this item in Pait 2 an enor? There is a di in Prut 6. Thank you . Keith From: Kass inger, Theodo re W. [mailto:tka ssinger@omm.com ] Sent: Friday , Janua1y 06, 2017 6: 15 PM To: Keith Labedz; Schlom, Evan N.; David Magg i; 'wja cobi@doc .gov'; gwilliam s@doc .gov Cc: Dorey, David R.; Schlom, Evan N. Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 thanks, we 'll address these. From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov ] Sent: Friday , Januruy 06, 2017 5:58 PM To : Kass inger, Theodore W.; Schlom, Evan N. ; David Maggi ; 'wjacobi@doc.gov '; gwilliam s@doc .gov Cc: Dorey, David R.; Schlom , Evan N . Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 Thank you . One ru·eathat I have noted in my prelimin a1y review of this round is th · · blank fi lds for Prut 3 and Prut 4 . I also see that there is a that are new to Part 2 in this draft which would ~ be \"'I\..J/ \V/ . I will docume nt in m From: Kass inger, Theodo re W.[ mailto:tka ssinger@omm.com ] Sent: Friday , Januruy 06, 2017 5:39 PM To: Keith Labedz; Schlom, Evan N.; David Magg i; 'w jacobi@doc .gov'; gwilliams@doc .gov Cc: Dorey , David R.; Schlom, Evan N. Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 Hi, Keith, OGE-17-0005-C-000015 We will send you a copy of your notes with responses to each item. The team is doing another cross-check, but I believe we’ll be able to say that all “please confirm” questions have been addressed, and that all, or almost all, other comments/questions have been addressed. Thanks, Ted From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov] Sent: Friday, January 06, 2017 4:28 PM To: Schlom, Evan N.; David Maggi; 'wjacobi@doc.gov'; gwilliams@doc.gov Cc: Kassinger, Theodore W. Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 Hello, Does this new draft answer all of the outstanding questions from the two rounds of written comments or are there items outstanding? In addition, the original round of comments included a number of “please-confirm” questions. I will need a response to those items as a precondition for completing my review, so I want to make sure we do not lose sight of them. Thank you. Keith Keith Labedz Senior Program Analyst Presidential Nominations Branch U.S. Office of Government Ethics Telephone: (202) 482-9218 From: Schlom, Evan N. [mailto:eschlom@omm.com] Sent: Friday, January 06, 2017 3:30 PM To: David Maggi; Keith Labedz; 'wjacobi@doc.gov'; gwilliams@doc.gov Cc: Kassinger, Theodore W. Subject: Revised WLR 278 Hello all, We have made a number of changes to the 278 in response to our conversations with you and your comments on the previous draft, so please go ahead and review the current update. Thanks, Evan O’Melveny Evan N. Schlom eschlom@omm.com O: +1-202-383-5512 O’Melveny & Myers LLP 1625 Eye Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 Website LinkedIn Twitter Bio This message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm of O'Melveny & Myers LLP that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute, or use this information. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. OGE-17-0005-C-000016 OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. 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If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, OGE-17-0005-C-000018 please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-C-000019 From: To: Subject: Date: Deborah J. Bortot Walter M. Shaub; Keith Labedz; Heather A. Jones RE: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 10:17:41 PM Mr. Ross, his rep, and I are on the line   From: Walter M. Shaub Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 10:12 PM To: Deborah J. Bortot; Keith Labedz; Heather A. Jones Subject: FW:     If you’re free for a call at 10:15, please feel free to dial in. Here’s the number and code. It’s Kassinger and possibly Ross   (b) (6) ; PC: (b) (6) OGE-17-0005-C-000020 From: To: Subject: Date: Deborah J. Bortot Walter M. Shaub; Keith Labedz; Heather A. Jones RE: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 10:16:42 PM I just called in     From: Walter M. Shaub Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 10:12 PM To: Deborah J. Bortot; Keith Labedz; Heather A. Jones Subject: FW:     If you’re free for a call at 10:15, please feel free to dial in. Here’s the number and code. It’s Kassinger and possibly Ross   (b) (6) ; PC: (b) (6) OGE-17-0005-C-000021 From: To: Subject: Start: End: Location: Kassinger, Theodore W. Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; David Maggi; Wilbur Ross; Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R. OGE/Commerce/OMM/WLR call Tuesday, January 10, 2017 10:15:00 PM Tuesday, January 10, 2017 10:45:00 PM (b) (6) ; PC: (b) (6) OGE-17-0005-C-000022 From: To: Subject: Kassinger, Theodore W. Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; David Maggi; Wilbur Ross; Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R. OGE/Commerce/OMM/WLR call OGE-17-0005-C-000023 From: To: Subject: Date: Kassinger, Theodore W. Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; David Maggi; Culvahouse Jr., Arthur B.; Sheehan, Matthew J.; Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Deborah J. Bortot; "wjacobi@doc.gov"; "DJacob@doc.gov"; "gWilliams@doc.gov"; "AWarren@doc.gov"; David J. Apol RE: ethics agreement and call Tuesday, January 10, 2017 6:09:27 PM thanks From: Director of OGE [mailto:director@oge.gov] Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 6:08 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W.; Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; David Maggi; Culvahouse Jr., Arthur B.; Sheehan, Matthew J.; Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Deborah J. Bortot; 'wjacobi@doc.gov'; 'DJacob@doc.gov'; 'gWilliams@doc.gov'; 'AWarren@doc.gov'; David J. Apol Subject: RE: ethics agreement and call I’m satisfied that the circumstances are such that we can agree to the 180-day time period. No further proof is needed. Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 6:01 PM To: Walter M. Shaub; Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; David Maggi; Culvahouse Jr., Arthur B.; Sheehan, Matthew J.; Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Deborah J. Bortot; 'wjacobi@doc.gov'; 'DJacob@doc.gov'; 'gWilliams@doc.gov'; 'AWarren@doc.gov'; David J. Apol Subject: RE: ethics agreement and call One question: Is there anything in particular that you need for a “hardship” determination? From: Walter M. Shaub [mailto:wmshaub@oge.gov] Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 5:59 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W.; Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; David Maggi; Culvahouse Jr., Arthur B.; Sheehan, Matthew J.; Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Deborah J. Bortot; 'wjacobi@doc.gov'; 'DJacob@doc.gov'; 'gWilliams@doc.gov'; 'AWarren@doc.gov'; David J. Apol Subject: RE: ethics agreement and call OGE-17-0005-C-000024 Walt Walte r M. Shaub , Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethic s 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suit e 500 Washin gton, DC 20005-3917 Teleph one: 202.482.9292 Email: walter. shaub@.oge.gov From: Kass inger, Theodore W.[ mailt o :tkassing er@.omm. com] Sent: Tue sday, Januaiy 10, 2017 5:47 PM To: Director of OGE ; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz ; David Maggi ; Culvahouse Jr., Aithur B. ; Shee ha11, Matthew J. ; Schlom , Evan N. ; Dorey , David R. ; Walte r M. Shaub; Debora h J. B01tot; 'wjaco bi @doc.gov' ; 'DJa cob @doc.gov' ; 'gW illiam s@doc.gov' ; 'A Wa1Ten@doc.gov '; David J. Apol Subject: RE: ethics agreement and call Walt and team - I wi ll reve1t asap. Ted From: Director of OGE [m ailto :direct or@.oge.gov] Sent: Tuesday , Janua1y 10, 20 17 5:40 PM To: Kassinger , Theodo re W. ; Director of OGE ; Heather A. Jones ; Keith Labedz ; David Maggi ; Culvahouse Jr., Althur B.; Shee han , Matthew J. ; Schlom , Evan N. ; Dorey , David R. ; Walte r M. Shaub ; Deborah J . Bo1tot; 'wja cob i@doc .gov' ; 'DJacob @doc .gov' ; 'gW illiam s@doc.gov' ; 'A WatTen@doc.gov' ; David J. Apol Subject: ethics agreeme nt and call Attachment 1 17 pages v11 th held ,n fu ll - (b)(3) (5) (6) Attac hment 2 - 9 pages with held ,n fu ll - (b)(3) (5) (6) Ted, We've been hard at work today drafting two versions of an ethics agreement. I have attached them both. OGE-17-0005-C-000025 I'm happy to schedule a time to talk tonight. If you would pre fer to have some more time to study these draft s, however, we can schedule to talk in the morning instead. This call will be my top priority . As a final note, we 'll all need to scrnb this draft carefully to make sme we haven't left any items out or, perhaps, placed items in the wrong sections. But it's complete enough for a discussion draft . Walt Walter M . Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW , Suite 500 Washington, DC 2000 5-39 17 Teleph one: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@.oge.gov OGE Confidential Notice : This email, includin g all attachments, may constitute a Federal OGE-17-0005-C-000026 record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-C-000027 Referral to DOC From: Deborah J. Bortot [mailto:djbortot@oge.gov] Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 4:48 PM To: Maggi, David (Federal) ; Walter M. Shaub ; Heather A. Jones ; Keith Labedz ; David J. Apol Cc: Williams, Gaye (Federal) ; Warren, Arthur (Federal) ; Jacobi, Will (Federal) ; Jacob, Dana (Federal) Subject: RE: Ross - Call Re Sale of Assets   Let’s make that happen.   Referral to DOC OGE-17-0005-C-000028 Referral to DOC From: Deborah J. Bortot [mailto:djbortot@oge.gov] Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 4:37 PM To: Maggi, David (Federal) ; Walter M. Shaub ; Heather A. Jones ; Keith Labedz ; David J. Apol Cc: Williams, Gaye (Federal) ; Warren, Arthur (Federal) ; Jacobi, Will (Federal) ; Jacob, Dana (Federal) Subject: RE: Ross - Call Re Sale of Assets   Walt says: “(b) (5), (b) (6) .”   Referral to DOC   OGE-17-0005-C-000029 OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. 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If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-C-000030 From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Keith Labedz Director of OGE; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones FW: Commerce review of Part 1 Tuesday, January 10, 2017 3:01:42 PM WLR-EA-resignations-01-10-17.docx Attachment - Referral to DOC     Referral to DOC     OGE-17-0005-C-000031 From: To: Subject: Date: Kassinger, Theodore W. Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; David Maggi; Culvahouse Jr., Arthur B.; Sheehan, Matthew J.; Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R. 2:30pm call Tuesday, January 10, 2017 2:16:45 PM AllWhile the 2:30pm call remains on the calendar, there has been a scheduling problem and I expect the call to occur later today instead of 2:30pm. We are working with Walt’s office to find a time. Thanks   Ted OGE-17-0005-C-000032 From: Heather A. Jones [rnailto:haj ones@oge.gov] Sent: Tuesday, Janmuy 10, 2017 12:54 PM To : Maggi, David (Federal) ; Director of OGE Cc: WaiTen, Althur (Federal) ; Jacobi, Will (Federal) ; Jacob, Dana (Federal) ; Keith Labedz Subject: Re: Ross divestiture info1mation We are revising the EA. Wou ld you please send a divest ure list limited to the assets the need to be sold in Pmt 5 and pmt 6? With this list I think we wi be able to have somet hin g to you thu s afternoon. Thanks Heather Sent from my BlackBe ny 10 smm·tphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G L TE network. OGE-17-0005-C-000033 From: Director of OGE [maj]to·djrector@oge gov] Sent: Tuesday , January 10, 2017 10:45 AM To: Maggi , David (Federal ) ; Director of OGE ; Heather A. Jones ; Keith Labedz Cc: WarTen, Althur (Federal) ; Jacobi , Will (Federal) ; Jacob, Dana (Federal) Sub· ect: RE : Ross divestiture inf01mation OGE-17-0005-C-000034 Referra l to DOC From: Kassinger , Theodore w. [maj]to-tkassinger@omm corn] Sent: Tuesday , Janmuy 10, 2017 8:4 1 AM To : Director of OGE ; Heathe r A. Jones ; Keith Labedz ; Maggi , David (Federa l) Cc : Culvahouse Jr. , Alth ur B. ; Schlom, Evan N. ; Dorey , David R ; Sheehan, Matthew J. Subject : RE : Ross divestiture infom1ation Walt , Your questions are understandable and highlight te1minology issues as well as the difficulty in figming out exactly how to desctibe the cmTent status of vatious entitie s and assets. We hope this hel s: 1 1 " and '111111111111111 "to be different not inten~ different things. We OGE-17-0005-C-000035 • -- Ted From: Director of OGE [mailto :director@oge.go v] Sent: Monday, Januaiy09 , 2017 11:11 PM To: Kassinger, TI1eodore W .; Director of OGE ; Heather A Jone s; Keith Labedz ; David Maggi Cc: Culvahouse Jr., Arthm B .; Schlom, Evan N .; Dorey , David R.; Sheehan , Matthew J. Subject: RE : Ross divestiture infonna tion I've got to admit that I don't find this hel ful at all. I'm afraid I don't follow seem to be two roblems: 1 ' • -OGE-17-0005-C-000036 - (b)(5) (6) Ti erson's t this email. ' Walt Walter M. Shaub , Jr. Director U.S. Office of Governme nt Ethic s 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington , DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From : Kassinger , Theodore W.[ mailto:tkassinger@omm.com ] Sent: Monday , Januaiy 09, 2017 9:35 PM To : Director of OGE ; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; David Maggi Cc: Culvahouse Jr., Arthur B .; Schlom, Evan N. ; Dorey, David R.; Sheehan, Matthew J. Subje ct : Ross divestiture infonnation Attachment Draft financial disclosure report withheld 1n full (b) (3) (4) (5) (6) AllAs we discussed , attached is a copy of Part 2 of Mr. Ross ' SF278, with highlights showing the paii icular assets that Mr. Ross proposes to hold following his ently into government service, subject to recusals. Thanks again for yow- considerat ion. We look fo1wa rd to om call tomon ow. Ted (b )(3) (b )(4) (b )(6) OGE-17-0005-C-000037 mm (mm (W6) OGE-17-0005-C-000038 (b)( 3) (b)(4) (b) (6) O'Melven y Theodore W. Kassinger Partn er tkassinger@omm com 0: +1-202 -383 -5170 M: (b ) (6) O 'Melve ny & Mye rs LLP 1625 Eye Street , NW OGE-17-0005-C-000039 Washington, DC 20006 Website LinkedIn Twitter This message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm of O'Melveny & Myers LLP that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute, or use this information. 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OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-C-000040 From: To: Subject: Date: Kassinger, Theodore W. Heather A. Jones OLC opinion Tuesday, January 10, 2017 1:38:16 PM Heather, (b)(5), (6) You and Walt have mentioned the OLC opinion re . It is an issue relevant to several clients. I know that our firm was involved in the nomination that generated the opinion, but we cannot find a copy, and have not identified it among the published OLC opinions. Would you mind sending one to me?   Thanks,   Ted   O’Melveny Theodore W. Kassinger Partner tkassinger@omm.com O: +1-202-383-5170 (b) (6) M: O’Melveny & Myers LLP 1625 Eye Street, NW Washington, DC  20006 Website LinkedIn Twitter This message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm of O'Melveny & Myers LLP that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute, or use this information. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message.     OGE-17-0005-C-000041 From: Subject: Heather A. Jones Sandra S. Mabry Fw: Ross divestiture information Date: Attachments: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 1:20 :18 PM WLR SF 278 (highlighted).pdf To: ttachment Draft fi nancial disclosure report wrthheld 1n fu ll ~ (b)(3) (4) (5 ) (6) Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone o n the Ver izon Wireless 4G LTE net work. From: Kassinger, TheodoreW. Sent: Monday,January 9, 2017 9:35 PM To: Director of OGE;Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; David Maggi Cc: CulvahouseJr., Arthur B.; Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Sheehan,Matthew J. Subject: Rossdivestiture information A ll- As we discussed , attached is a copy of Pmt 2 of Mr. Ross' SF278, with highlights showing the paitic ulai· assets that Mr. Ross proposes to hold following his entty into governmen t service, subject to recusals. Thanks again for your consideration. We look fo1wai·d to our call tomonow. Ted (b)(3) (b)(4) (b)(6) Rest of cha in partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-C-000042 From: To: Subj ect : Date : Attachments: Keith Labedz Deborah J. Bortot FW:Ross divestit ure information Tuesday, Jan uary 10, 2017 11:27 :S9 AM WLRSF 278 (highlighted) ksl.pdf Attachment Draft financial disclosure report wrthheld ,n fu ll - (b)(3) (4) (5) (6) From: Keit h Labedz Sent: Tuesday,January 10, 2017 9:50 AM To: Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones Subject: FW: Ross divestiture information I have adde d some comments . The comments t hat begin in all CAPS are the most importa nt. ] From: Kassinger, TheodoreW. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com Sent: Tuesday,January 10, 2017 8:49 AM To: Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; David Maggi Cc: CulvahouseJr., Arthur B.; Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Sheehan,Matthew J. Subject: RE: Rossdivestiture information (b) (4) (b) (6) to clarify one po int: From: Kassinger, Theodo re W. Sent: Tue sday, Janu a1y 10, 20 17 8:41 AM To: 'Directo r of OGE '; Heathe r A. Jones; Keith Labedz ; David Magg i Cc: Culvahouse Jr., Alt hur B.; Schlom , Evan N .; Dorey, Dav id R. ; Sheehan, Matthew J. Subject: RE : Ross divestiture inf01mation Walt , Y our questions are unders tandable and highlight te1min ology issues as well as the difficulty in figurin g out exactly how to descr ibe the cmTent status of various entitie s and assets. We hope OGE-17-0005-C-000043 From: To: Subject: Date: Van Beek, Jason (Commerce) Sandra S. Mabry Wilbur Ross OGE package Tuesday, January 10, 2017 11:08:04 AM Hi Sandy, sorry to pester you again on this, but I was just curious if you can offer any insight on when we can expect to receive the OGE package for Wilbur Ross (Commerce Secretary nominee).    We are planning to hold a hearing on his nomination on Thursday.   Any information you can offer would be appreciated. I can be reached directly at (b) (6) .Jason     OGE-17-0005-C-000044 From: Subject: Director of OGE Keith Labedz; Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones RE: Ross divestiture information Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 10:47 :35 AM To: Please do that . Walter M. Shaub , Jr. Director U .S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue , NW, Suite 500 Washington , DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub @.£~ .... o_ov________________________ _ From: Keith Labedz Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 9:10 AM To: Director of OGE;Heather A. Jones Subject: FW: Rossdivestiture information (b)(5) (6) From: Kassinger, TheodoreW. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 8:49 AM To: Director of OGE;Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; David Maggi Cc: CulvahouseJr., Arthur B.; Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Sheehan,Matthew J. Subject: RE: Rossdivestiture information (b) (4) (b) (6) to clarify one point: From: Kassinger, Theodore W. Sent: Tuesday , Janua1y 10, 20 17 8:41 AM To: 'Directo r of OGE'; Heathe r A. Jones; Keith Labedz; David Maggi Cc: Culvahouse Jr., Althur B.; Schlom, Evan N. ; Dorey , David R. ; Sheehan, Matthew J. Subject: RE: Ross divesti ture inf01mation Walt , Y our questions are under standabl e and highli ght te1minology issues as well as the difficulty in figurin g out exactly how to descr ibe the cmTent status of various entities and assets. We hope this helps: OGE-17-0005-C-000045 From: To: Subject: Kassinger, Theodore W. Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; David Maggi; Wilbur Ross; Wendy Teramoto; Culvahouse Jr., Arthur B.; Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Sheehan, Matthew J. OGE/Commerce/OMM/WLR call OGE-17-0005-C-000046 From: To: Subject: Kassinger, Theodore W. Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; David Maggi; Wilbur Ross; Wendy Teramoto; Culvahouse Jr., Arthur B.; Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Sheehan, Matthew J. OGE/Commerce/OMM/WLR call OGE-17-0005-C-000047 From: To: Subject: Date: Keith Labedz Heather A. Jones RE: EA.docx Tuesday, January 10, 2017 9:22:05 AM Looking through the highlighted document from OMM.  (b) (5) - .  I will keep looking.   From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 9:20 AM To: Keith Labedz Subject: RE: EA.docx   Sounds like I plan.  I will let Walt know.   From: Keith Labedz Sent: Monday, January 09, 2017 11:28 PM To: Heather A. Jones Subject: FW: EA.docx   I’ve finished an initial pass through draft 4.  (b)(3), (5), (6)   From: Walter M. Shaub Sent: Monday, January 09, 2017 9:02 PM To: David Maggi (dMaggi@doc.gov) Cc: Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; Director of OGE Subject: EA.docx Attachment - 6 pages withheld in full - (b)(3), (5), (6)   David, please review this ethics agreement and contact us. Do not share it before we have spoken.   Thanks. OGE-17-0005-C-000048 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Kassinger, Theodore W. Keith Labedz; Schlom, Evan N.; "Maggi, David (Federal)" Dorey, David R.; "Jacobi, Will (Federal)"; "Williams, Gaye (Federal)"; "Warren, Arthur (Federal)"; "Jacob, Dana (Federal)"; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 Tuesday, January 10, 2017 8:00:17 AM Thanks, Keith. We’ll address these promptly. From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov] Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 12:30 AM To: Schlom, Evan N.; Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: [WARNING : MESSAGE ENCRYPTED]RE: Revised WLR 278 Hello, Attachment - 4 pages withheld in full - (b) (3), (5), (6) Attached are my comments on draft 4 (as it appeared at 5:35 pm on 1/9). Thank you. Keith From: Schlom, Evan N. [mailto:eschlom@omm.com] Sent: Monday, January 09, 2017 2:47 PM To: Keith Labedz; Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: [GRAYMAIL] [WARNING : MESSAGE ENCRYPTED]RE: Revised WLR 278 Attachment - 10 pages withheld in full - (b)(3), (4), (5), (6) Keith, We have revised our SF 278 online in response to your notes and email comments. Attached is Word document containing the written responses and confirmations you asked for, highlighted in yellow. Thanks, Evan From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov] Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2017 10:25 PM To: Schlom, Evan N.; Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 Please see my responses in red below. Thank you. Rest of chain partially released above OGE-17-0005-C-000049 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Kassinger, Theodore W. Director of OGE Keith Labedz; Heather A. Jones RE: Ross Status Update Monday, January 09, 2017 8:43:02 PM Walt, We’re about 30 minutes away. Apologies for the delay, but we worked through the assets and (b)(4), (6) options again with Mr. Ross. As Keith pointed out, . In addition to the highlighted document, we will send you a road map that we hope will make it much easier to navigate what is real and what is not. We appreciate your work, and I hope we don’t keep you up too late on this. (I expect you have others to keep you busy as well.) Ted O’Melveny Theodore W. Kassinger Partner tkassinger@omm.com O: +1-202-383-5170 (b) (6) M: O’Melveny & Myers LLP 1625 Eye Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 Website LinkedIn Twitter This message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm of O'Melveny & Myers LLP that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute, or use this information. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. From: Director of OGE [mailto:director@oge.gov] Sent: Monday, January 09, 2017 7:47 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W.; Director of OGE Cc: Keith Labedz; Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: Ross Status Update Ted, We’re working on the ethics agreement and report now. With regard to the list of assets he’s OGE-17-0005-C-000050 hoping to retain, do you anticipate being able to send it tonight? If so, can you give me a ballpark time when we can expect to see it? Walt Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Monday, January 09, 2017 12:02 PM To: Director of OGE Subject: RE: Ross Status Update Thanks. Let’s set 2:30pm. Should I circulate a dial in number again? Ted O’Melveny Theodore W. Kassinger Partner tkassinger@omm.com O: +1-202-383-5170 (b) (6) M: O’Melveny & Myers LLP 1625 Eye Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 Website LinkedIn Twitter This message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm of O'Melveny & Myers LLP that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute, or use this information. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. OGE-17-0005-C-000051 From: Director of OGE [mailto:director@oge.gov] Sent: Monday, January 09, 2017 12:00 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W. Subject: RE: Ross Status Update Hello Mr. Kassinger, This is Matt Marinec, Confidential Assistant to Director Shaub. We could do 2:30 pm or later. Thank You, Matt Marinec Matthew Marinec, M.P.P. Confidential Assistant to the Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Ave., NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Tel. 202.482.9286 Visit OGE's website: www.oge.gov Follow OGE on Twitter: @OfficeGovEthics From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Monday, January 09, 2017 11:46 AM To: Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones; Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R. Cc: David J. Apol; Deborah J. Bortot; Keith Labedz; 'Maggi, David (Federal)'; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; Culvahouse Jr., Arthur B. Subject: RE: Ross Status Update I cancelled the provisional noon call. Please advise if you are available at 2pm or after. From: Kassinger, Theodore W. Sent: Monday, January 09, 2017 9:46 AM To: 'Director of OGE'; 'Heather A. Jones'; Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R. Cc: 'David J. Apol'; 'Deborah J. Bortot'; 'Keith Labedz'; 'Maggi, David (Federal)'; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; Culvahouse Jr., Arthur B. Subject: RE: Ross Status Update Walt, Mr. Ross now must meet with Senator Duckworth at 1pm. He is available for a noon call if that frees up on your schedule. if not, 2:30pm or later. Thank you. Ted OGE-17-0005-C-000052 From: Kassinger, Theodore W. Sent: Sunda y, Januaiy 08 , 2017 10:57 PM To: 'Dire ctor of OGE'; Heather A. Jones; Schlom , Evan N.; Dorey , David R. Cc: David J. Apol; Deborah J. Bortot; Keith Labedz; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' ; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)' ; Culvahouse Jr., Alihm B . Subject: RE: Ross Status Update Walt , Earlier emails flagged questions about the plans for divesti tures. Mr. Ross asked me to provide you before the following call with the followino info1mation relatin to the pro cess by wh ich he plan s to sell his interests in While you may not be able to discuss specific issues, he though t it wou ld be good for you and colleag ue s to know the direc tion he is headed and if there are any particular consi derat ions that he wou ld need to take into account. Thanks , Ted From: Dire ctor of OGE [mailto :director@oge.gov ] Sent: Sunda y, Januaiy 08 , 2017 9:56 PM To: Kassinger , Theodore W.; Directo r of OGE; Heather A. Jones; Schlom, Evan N .; Dorey , David R. Cc: David J. Apol; Deborah J. Bo1io t; Keith Labedz; 'Maggi, David (Federal)'; 'Jacobi, Will (Fede ral)' ; Culvahouse Jr ., Alihm B . Subject: RE: Ross Status Update I'd be happ y to talk to him. My morning is booked solid with me etings that woul d be hard to cancel at this point. I might be able to talk as early as 12:00 . How about if we say 1 :00 pm, and I'll shoot an email by mid-morning ifl can clear 12:00? You'll have to warn him that I'm not going to be able to discuss any of the issues. I'm happ y to listen, though. I've only had briefings on the various issues . I wou ld not nonn ally be involved until the repo1i is closer to finished, but in light of the hearings schedul e I'm getting invo lved eai·lier than I n01mally would. I'll be workin g to get familiar with his repo1i in-d epth tomonow afternoon and Tuesday morning, as well as wo rkin g on th e other outstan ding nominees we 're hy ing to push across the finish line before the committ ees hold these hearings. I tius t that you ' ll be on the line, too, whe n we talk . Walt Walte r M. Shaub , Jr. Director OGE-17-0005-C-000053 U .S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Ave nu e, NW, Suite 500 Washin gton, DC 20005-39 17 Teleph one: 202.482.9292 Email: wa lter.shaub@oge.gov From: Kassinger, Theodore W.[ mailto:tkass inge r@omm.com ] Sent: Sunda y, Janmuy 08 , 2017 8:22 PM To: Director of OGE ; Heather A. Jones; Schlom, Evan N .; Dorey , David R. Cc: David J. Apol; Debora h J. Bo1io t; Keith Labedz ; 'Maggi, David (Fede ral)' ; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)' ; Culvah ouse Jr., Alihur B. Subject: RE : Ross Status Up date Thanks for the additional infonn ation . Mr. Ross wo uld like personally to have a call with you tomonow morning. Recognizing that you might not have had time to review the next draft of the report, I nevertheles s believe it would be a ve1y good use of time for him to convey his thinking on some of the high level issues you raise about dives titure plans and the details of his separation, for example , and to hear your thought s. That discussion is likely to speed up the proce ss . Please let me know if you are avai lable for a call. Thanks , Ted From: Direc tor of OGE [ma ilto :director@oge.gov ] Sent: Sunda y, Januaiy 08, 2017 7:50 PM To: Heather A. Jones; Kas singer, Theodore W.; Schlom , Evan N .; Dorey, David R. Cc: Director of OGE ; David J. Apol; Debora h J. Bo1io t; Keith Labedz ; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' ; 'Jacob i, Will (Federal)'; Culvahouse Jr. , Althur B. Subject: RE : Ross Status Update Thanks for the response. We wi ll defini tely need him to make a written reque st for the nam e change . I'm not sure what you mean by "straightfo1ward " divestiture plan. If he has (b)(3) (6) OGE-17-0005-C-000054 We'd like to look over the next draft of the rep o11and the responses to the que stions before sched uling a time to talk. Talking before we're up to speed on the changes and responses could cause delays. We' re hy ing to keep this moving fo1ward as fast as possible. Walt Walte r M. Shaub , Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington , DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Heather A. Jone s Sent: Sunday, Januaiy 08, 2017 7: 17 PM To: Kassinger , Theodore W.; Schlom , Evan N .; Dorey , David R. Cc: Director of OGE ; David J. Apol; Deb orah J. Bo11ot; Keith Labedz; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' ; 'Jacob i, Will (Federal)'; Culvahouse Jr., Arthur B. Subject: Re: Ross Status Update Regarding the name issue I ·ust want to hi Ii ht that this has been a sticky issue with Senate committees in the past , ' · . We typically ask that the filer make a fo1mal written reque st to remo ve t eir name ·om the business and provide us with a copy of that reque st. In addition, there are statut01y limitati ons on a company usin adve11ise if that business ractice s before the oovemmen t. ' Regardin g the call , I will check with the team. Best, Heather Sent from my BlackBen y 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE netw ork. OGE-17-0005-C-000055 From: Kassinger , Theodore W. Sent: Sunday, Januaiy 8, 20 17 6:27 PM To: Heather A. Jones; Schlom , Evan N. ; Dorey, David R. Cc: Director of OGE ; David J. Apol ; Deborah J. Bo1tot; Keith Labedz; 'Magg i, David (Federal)' ; 'Jacobi , Will (Federa l)'; Culvahouse Jr., Althm B. Subject: RE: Ross Status Update Thanks , Heather. We appreciate the attentio n that Keith , David and his Commerce team , you and others at OGE are giving to the financial disclosme repo1t and ethics agreement. We ai·e close to finalizing responses to the questions and comments that Keith sent yesterday. I note that a large number of those ai·e requests for confnmations or clarifications, or detai ls such as missing dates. The te1ms of Mr. Ross ' separatio n fromllllli with company precedent. Similarly, his ~r • y • • • y, g • e, will be quite straightfo 1wa rd and consistent e plan will be straig htfo1wai·d. (b) (4) (b) (6) q • We will ale1t you when the revised report is submitted. I suggest that we have a call tomoITow to go over where thing stand and the path fo1ward . Is there a time tomoITow morning that works for you? Thanks , Ted Kassinger O 'Me lveny Theodore W. Kassinger Pa1tner tkassinger@omm. com M·0: +1-202-383-5170 O'~LLP 1625 Eye Street, NW Washin gton , DC 20006 OGE-17-0005-C-000056 Website I Link edln I Twitter This message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm of O'Melveny & Myers LLP that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute, or use this information. Ifyou have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. From: Heather A. Jones [mailto :haj ones@o ge.gov] Sent: Sunday, Janu ru.y08, 2017 5:02 PM To: Kass inger, Theodore W.; Schlom, Evan N. ; Dorey , David R. Cc: Direc tor of OGE; David J. Apol; Deborah J. B01io t; Keith Labedz; 'Maggi, David (Federal)'; 'Jacob i, Will (Federal)' Subject: Ross Status Update Here 's where things stand on Mr. Ross' s repo1i. OGE is wait ing for respo nses to the roughly 7 pages of outstanding questio ns that Keith sent yeste rday afternoo n. These questions address the new draft that we received Friday afternoon . Although Comm erce has drafted some language for an ethics agreement, OGE has not signed off on that language. We will be sending a revised draft to ensure that the ethics agreement tracks the standru.·dlan guage and is consistent with the ethics agreeme nt guide, but we need to wait unti l the outstand ing questions on the report are answered. Given the size of the repo1i , it's fair to estimate that we 're weeks ahead of schedule compru.·ed to where we would non nally expect to be. We' re going to keep pressing fo1wa rd as fast as possible , but we need to stay focused. It's premature to focus on the ethics agreement until he has disclosed his assets. If we stray from the no1mal approach , we' ll wind up facing unnecessa1y delays. For now, the best approac h is for the filer to focus on answer ing Keith 's questio ns. out the an an ements for how he will divest the ' We also need to discuss what (b)( 3) (6) well as any . OGE nee he' ll retain , as There is also work to be done to evaluate 5 C.F .R. 2635.503 and 18 U.S .C. 209 in connection with the ' (And poss ibly ' , but we need clarification as tow at t ese are. We nee to see a written policy or ev1 ence o a consistent prac tice that has bee n applied to individuals not going into governm ent. That 's somet hing else the filer should be focusing on at this time. OGE-17-0005-C-000057 Under 5 U.S.C. app. § 502, he cannot penni .JIIIIII accept the use of his initials, as long as the~ to continue using his nam e. We would onger use his nam e. Heather Jones (202) 482-9316 Office of Government Ethics Visit OGE's webs ite: www.oge .gov Follow OGE on Twitter: @OfficeGovEthics OGE Confidential Notice: This email , including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Governm ent property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain infonn ation that is privileged, confi dential, or othe1wise protected from disclosm e under applicable law . If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering th e transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination , distribution , copying or use of this email or its contents is st1·ictly prohibited. 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OGE Confidential Notice: This email , including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Governm ent property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain infonn ation that is privileged, confi dential, or othe1wise protected from disclosm e under applicable law . If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering th e transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination , distributi on, copying or use of this email or its contents is st1·ictly prohibited. If you have received this email in enor , please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-C-000058 OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-C-000059 From: To: Subject: Date: Keith Labedz Heather A. Jones EA - Positions Monday, January 09, 2017 5:18:36 PM   With respect to the positions, note that (b) (5) .  I’ve noted that the(b) (5) .  My sense is that (b) (5) OGE-17-0005-C-000060 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Keith Labedz "Schlom, Evan N." "Kassinger, Theodore W." RE: RevisedWLR278 Monday, January 09, 2017 4 :30:13 PM Ok. One global comment t hat I w ill have on th is draft is that we w ill need th e dates fo r Part 3 and t he fo r Part 8. Also, if t hese (b )( 3) (6 ) you may wa nt to note t hat. (b) (3) (6) In addit ion : (b)( 3) . (6) * We w ill need t he- reported in Part 3 even if * The (b )(3) (6) should be added to Part 2 and Part 3. The Public Financial Disclosure Guide . I wou ld j ust say th _,,,,,,, has sample entr ies for bot h. * It appears t he (b)( 3) (6) has been removed . Is that correct? I will send my f ull comme nts as soon as possible. Thank you. Keit h From: Schlom, Evan N. [mailto:eschlom@omm.com] Sent: Monday,January 09, 2017 4:09 PM To: Keith Labedz Cc: Kassinger, TheodoreW. Subject: [GRAYMAIL ] RE: Revised WLR278 Keith, I ju st edited Part 2 of the fotm to addres s thequestion discussed on the phone a operly. few minut es ago. The edit I previo usly made ~ Thanks , Evan From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov ] Sent: Saturday, Januaiy 07, 20 17 10:25 PM To: Schlom, Evan N.; Kassinge r, Theodore W .; 'Maggi , David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey , David R. ; 'Jacobi , Will (Federa l)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Fed eral)'; 'WaiTen, Althur (Federal)'; 'Jacob , Dana (Federa l)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jone s Subject: RE : Revised WLR 278 Please see my responses in red below. Thank you . Keith OGE-17-0005-C-000061 Referral to DOC OGE-17-0005-C-000062 From: To: Subject: Kassinger, Theodore W. Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones; Deborah J. Bortot; Keith Labedz; David Maggi; Wilbur Ross; Culvahouse Jr., Arthur B.; Wendy Teramoto; Schlom, Evan N.; Sheehan, Matthew J.; Dorey, David R. Telephone conference with Mssrs. Shaub, Ross, OGE, Commerce, OMM teams OGE-17-0005-C-000063 From: To: Subject: Heather A. Jones on behalf of Kassinger, Theodore W. Keith Labedz; Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones; Deborah J. Bortot; David Maggi; Wilbur Ross; Culvahouse Jr., Arthur B.; Wendy Teramoto; Schlom, Evan N.; Sheehan, Matthew J.; Dorey, David R. Fw: Telephone conference with Mssrs. Shaub, Ross, OGE, Commerce, OMM teams I think we are going to try to push this to 3 Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. From: Kassinger, Theodore W. Sent: Monday, January 9, 2017 12:12 PM To: Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones; Deborah J. Bortot; Keith Labedz; David Maggi; Wilbur Ross; Culvahouse Jr., Arthur B.; Wendy Teramoto; Schlom, Evan N.; Sheehan, Matthew J.; Dorey, David R. Subject: Telephone conference with Mssrs. Shaub, Ross, OGE, Commerce, OMM teams OGE-17-0005-C-000064 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Walter M. Shaub "Maggi, David (Federal)"; David J. Apol Keith Labedz; Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacobi, Will (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal) RE: Analysis of Recusals for Mr. Ross Monday, January 09, 2017 2:06:13 PM image001.png Just send it as an attachment. Here’s what I get when I click on the link: “The system you have attempted to reach is for restricted use only and is not permitted from your source address.”     Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917   Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov   Referral to DOC OGE-17-0005-C-000065 From: Kassinger , Theodore W.[mailto:tkassinger @omm.com] Sent: Monday , Janua1y 09 , 20 17 12:01 PM To : 'Director of OGE' ; 'Heather A. Jones' ; Schlom , Evan N. ; Dorey, David R. Cc: 'David J. Apol' ; 'Deborah J. Bo1tot' ; 'Keith Labedz' ; Maggi , David (Federal) ; Jacobi , Will (Federal ) ; Culvahouse Jr., Althur B . ttachment 2 pages wrthheld ,n full · (b)(4) Subject: RE : Ross Status Update Walt and OGE/Commerce teams Mr. Ross also asked that I fo1ward the attached letter from that outlines the 111111111111111 , so that you wou ld be aware of the work on that item identi~ mong those to be~ Thanks, Ted From : Kas singer , Theodore W. Sent: Sunday , Januaiy 08 , 2017 10:57 PM To : 'Direc tor of OGE' ; Heather A Jones ; Schlom, Evan N .; Dorey , Da vid R. Cc: Da vid J. Apol ; Deborah J. Bor tot; Keith Labedz ; 'Maggi , Da vi d (Federal)'; 'Jacobi , Will (Federal)'; Culvah ouse Jr., Arthm B . Subject : RE: Ro ss Status Upda te Walt , Earlier emails flagged questions about the plans for divestitures. Mr. Ros s asked me to provide you before the follow in call with the followin infonnation relatin to the process by which he plans to sell his interests in ' e you may not be able to discuss specific issues, he thought it would be good for you and colleagues to know the direction he is headed and if there are any paiticular considerations that he would need to take into account. Thanks , Ted OGE-17-0005-C-000066 From: To: Subject: Kassinger, Theodore W. Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones; Deborah J. Bortot; Keith Labedz; David Maggi; Wilbur Ross; Culvahouse Jr., Arthur B.; Wendy Teramoto; Schlom, Evan N.; Sheehan, Matthew J.; Dorey, David R. Telephone conference with Mssrs. Shaub, Ross, OGE, Commerce, OMM teams OGE-17-0005-C-000067 From: Kassinger , Theodore W.[mail to:tkassinger @omm.com] Sent: Monday , Janmuy 09, 20 17 9:45 AM To : 'Director of OGE' ; 'Heather A. Jones' ; Schlom , Evan N. ; Dorey , David R. Cc: 'David J. Apol' ; 'Deborah J. B01tot' ; 'Keith Labedz' ; Maggi, David (Federal) ; Jacobi , Will (Federal) ; Culvahouse Jr., Althur B . Subject: RE : Ross Status Update Walt, Mr. Ross now must meet with Senator Duckwo1t h at 1pm. He is available for a noon call if that frees up on your schedule. if not, 2:30pm or later. Thank you. OGE-17-0005-C-000068 From: To: Subject: Date: Keith Labedz Heather A. Jones FW: EA Monday, January 09, 2017 9:25:08 AM • FYI -- Also, I’m doing a preliminary review and it looks like some changes are substantive.  (b) (5), (b) (6)   From: Keith Labedz Sent: Monday, January 09, 2017 8:35 AM To: Director of OGE; Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: EA   Note:  I have not received word a new draft is ready, but it appears the version in Integrity this morning is 10 pages longer than the Saturday morning version (mostly endnotes).    From: Director of OGE Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2017 10:29 PM To: Keith Labedz; Deborah J. Bortot Subject: EA   (b) (5) My thinking as to (b) (5) OGE-17-0005-C-000069 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Kassinger, Theodore W. Director of OGE Heather A. Jones; Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; David J. Apol; Deborah J. Bortot; Keith Labedz; Maggi, David (Federal); Jacobi, Will (Federal); Culvahouse Jr., Arthur B. Re: Ross Status Update Sunday, January 08, 2017 10:39:39 PM Thanks. 1pm it is, though if earlier works for you, let me know and I'll see if Mr. Ross can do that. (b) (6) Here is a dial-in number: Ted On Jan 8, 2017, at 9:56 PM, "Director of OGE" wrote: I’d be happy to talk to him. My morning is booked solid with meetings that would be hard to cancel at this point. I might be able to talk as early as 12:00. How about if we say 1:00 pm, and I’ll shoot an email by mid-morning if I can clear 12:00? You’ll have to warn him that I’m not going to be able to discuss any of the issues. I’m happy to listen, though. I’ve only had briefings on the various issues. I would not normally be involved until the report is closer to finished, but in light of the hearings schedule I’m getting involved earlier than I normally would. I’ll be working to get familiar with his report in-depth tomorrow afternoon and Tuesday morning, as well as working on the other outstanding nominees we’re trying to push across the finish line before the committees hold these hearings. I trust that you’ll be on the line, too, when we talk. Walt Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov Rest of chain released in part above OGE-17-0005-C-000070 From : Deborah 1 Bortot To : Subject : Keith Labedz ; Heather A. Jones FW: Updated Ethics Agreement A-lvnents Sorday, January 08, 2017 4:18:21 PM Date : On Jan 8, 2017, at 3:23 PM, Deborah J. Bortot wrote: David, befo re. I wouldn't say no to t his unt il OGE and Thanks, Deb On Jan 7, 2017 , at 5:48 PM, Kassinger, Theodore W . wrote: Thanks, David. We really appreciate everyo ne's wo rk. We'll reve rt asap w it h com ment s. Based on a call wit h Mr. Rossth is aft ernoon, we have confirmed that he w ill enti rely dispose of his (b)(3) (4) (5) (6) Ted OGE-17-0005-C-000071 Secured by Accellioo OGE Confidential Notice: This email , including all attachments , may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidentia l, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmi ssion to the intended recipient , you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohib ited. If you have received this email in error , please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediate ly delete the email . OGE-17-0005-C-000072 From : To: Cc su bject : Dat e: Kassinger Theodorew. "Maggi Dal/id(federal)" K,;th I abfdz · Waa:eoArthur (federal) ; iacooiwm (federal) · iarnl> Qana (Federal) ; WilliamsGave(federal) · 0ow DayjdB · SC bloro EvanN; Qebof:ah1 Bator-Healhec A Jooes RE: UpdatedEthicsAgreement Attachments 12:54:31 PM Sunday, January08, 2017 Understood, tl1anks. On Jan 7, 2017 , at 5:48 PM, Kassinger, TI1eodoreW. wrote: TI1anks,David. We really appreciate eve1yone's work. W '11 rt 'fu ts B d 11 ·u Mr R tlli ft I (b) (3) (4) (5) (6) Ted OGE-17-0005-C-000073 From: To: Subject: Date: Deborah J. Bortot Keith Labedz; Heather A. Jones; David J. Apol; Director of OGE 3:00 call-in number Sunday, January 08, 2017 11:54:21 AM Time:  3:00 today (1/8) Call-in Number: (b) (6) Participant Code: Non-responsive     - OGE-17-0005-C-000074 Referral to DOC On Jan 8, 2017, at 10:56 AM, Deborah J. Bortot wrote: David,   I understand that the representative is planning to (b) (5) .  Please (b) (5) .   Thanks, Deb   From: Keith Labedz Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2017 10:46 AM To: Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: call at 3:00   Yes.  I worked until after 10:00 last night tracking the EA against 278.  (b)(3), (5), (6)   In addition, (b)(3), (5), (6)     I am also still waiting on the responses to the round 3 questions, which may take me into Monday to digest.    I also see that they are planning to (b) (5)     From: Deborah J. Bortot Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2017 10:07 AM To: Keith Labedz Subject: call at 3:00   Keith,   Are you available for a call at 3:00 today with Walt, Heather, Dave Apol, and me?   OGE-17-0005-C-000075 Thanks, Deb OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-C-000076 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Deborah J. Bortot Keith Labedz Heather A. Jones; David J. Apol RE: call at 3:00 Sunday, January 08, 2017 10:51:41 AM Thanks Keith.  Do you know why the reps want to (b) (5) Maggi a message now (b) (5)     I’m going to send David . From: Keith Labedz Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2017 10:46 AM To: Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: call at 3:00   Yes.  I worked until after 10:00 last night tracking the EA against 278.  (b)(3), (5), (6) In addition, (b)(3), (5), (6) .    I am also still waiting on the responses to the round 3 questions, which may take me into Monday to digest.    I also see that they are planning to (b) (5) .    From: Deborah J. Bortot Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2017 10:07 AM To: Keith Labedz Subject: call at 3:00   Keith,   Are you available for a call at 3:00 today with Walt, Heather, Dave Apol, and me?   Thanks, Deb OGE-17-0005-C-000077 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Keith Labedz Walter M. Shaub Director of OGE RE: question Sunday, January 08, 2017 10:50:44 AM I’ve replied to Deb about a subsequent 3:00 appointment request.      From: Walter M. Shaub Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2017 11:55 PM To: Keith Labedz Cc: Director of OGE Subject: RE: question   Reply to this message instead   From: Walter M. Shaub Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2017 11:54 PM To: Keith Labedz Subject: question   Keith, If you get this, would you have any time for a quick call  either at 10:30 Eastern tomorrow morning or any time after 3:30 pm?     OGE-17-0005-C-000078 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Keith Labedz "Maggi, David (Federal)"; Walter M. Shaub Warren, Arthur (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Jacobi, Will (Federal); Smith, Pamela (Federal) RE: Call tomorrow Sunday, January 08, 2017 10:48:27 AM (b) (5) .   Referral to DOC OGE-17-0005-C-000079 On Jan 7, 20 17, at 11:31 PM , Kassinger , Theodore W. wrote: Mr. Ross requests another direct call tomoITow, as early as possible , and he would like to have OGE on the line. I don't think Keith will be able to answer his question. Whom should we get? Specifica lly, he want s to wa lk throu gh the issues on disposition of his interests in the one or two that ma be at issue . ' , · thanks , Ted OGE-17-0005-C-000080 From: To: Subject: Date: Deborah J. Bortot David J. Apol; Walter M. Shaub; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz RE: Call tomorrow Sunday, January 08, 2017 9:55:48 AM Sounds good.  I think we should have an internal call first.   From: David J. Apol Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2017 9:53 AM To: Deborah J. Bortot; Walter M. Shaub; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz Subject: Re: Call tomorrow I just talked to Walt. Looks like three is what we are shooting for.   Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. From: Deborah J. Bortot Sent: Sunday, January 8, 2017 9:48 AM To: Walter M. Shaub; David J. Apol; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz Subject: RE: Call tomorrow I’m available.   From: Walter M. Shaub Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2017 8:05 AM To: David J. Apol; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz Subject: Fw: Call tomorrow     Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. Referral to DOC OGE-17-0005-C-000081 On Jan 7, 20 17, at 11:31 PM , Kassinger , Theodore W. wrote: Mr. Ross requests another direct call tomotTow, as early as possible, and he would like to have OGE on the line. I don't think Keith will be able to answer his question. Whom should we get? Specifically, he wants to walk through the issues on disposition of his interests in the one or two · that ma be at issue. One is ' thanks , Ted OGE-17-0005-C-000082 From: To: Subject: Date: Heather A. Jones Walter M. Shaub; David J. Apol; Deborah J. Bortot; Keith Labedz RE: Call tomorrow Sunday, January 08, 2017 9:21:40 AM We are headed to (b) (6)   .  I should be free after 11. From: Walter M. Shaub Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2017 8:05 AM To: David J. Apol; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz Subject: Fw: Call tomorrow     Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. Referral to DOC On Jan 7, 2017, at 11:31 PM, Kassinger, Theodore W. wrote: OGE-17-0005-C-000083 Mr. Ross reque sts another direct call tomon ow, as early as possible, and he would like to have OGE on the line. I don't think Keith will be able to answer his question. Whom should we get? • (b) (5) (b ) (6) thanks , Ted OGE-17-0005-C-000084 From: Subject: Schlom. Evan N. Keith Labedz; Kassinger. Theodore W. ; "Maggi. David {Federal)" Dorey. David R.; "Jacobi. Will {Federal)" ; "Williams. Gaye {Federal)" ; "Warren. Arthur {Federal}" ; "Jacob. Dana {Federal)" ; Deborah J. Bertot ; Heather A. Jones [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 Date: Saturday, January 07, 2017 10:27:52 PM To: Cc: Thank you ve1y much for the quick response , Keith . From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz @oge.gov] Sent: Saturday , Janua1y 07, 20 17 10:25 PM To: Schlom, Evan N. ; Kassinge r, Theodore W .; 'Maggi , David (Federa l)' Cc: Dorey , David R.; 'Jacobi , Will (Federa l)' ; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)' ; 'Wane n, Att hur (Federal)' ; 'Jacob , Dana (Federa l)'; Deb orah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: RE : Revised WLR 278 Please see my responses in red below. Thank you . Keith OGE-17-0005-C-000085 From: To: Subject: Date: Keith Labedz Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones RE: Updated Ethics Agreement Attachments Saturday, January 07, 2017 6:00:31 PM - Ok.  I think we may have a third draft by Monday based on the response from Kassinger.  (b) (5)   I’ll see how that shapes up tomorrow.  Thanks.   From: Deborah J. Bortot Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2017 5:55 PM To: Keith Labedz; Heather A. Jones Subject: Re: Updated Ethics Agreement Attachments Keith,   Heather and I will show Walt the draft EA on Monday. We will probably make some changes and then send a revised version to Commerce. I know it will not be the final draft, but it is probably a good idea to get Walt involved in reviewing an early draft. Thank you for all your work on this last night and today. Thanks, Deb   Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. From: Keith Labedz Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2017 5:44 PM To: Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: FW: Updated Ethics Agreement Attachments I think we may want to discuss this and talk with Commerce again before getting too into the details.  (b) (5) .   (I have saved copies to the shared drive.  Accessing the files from the email requires creating an account with Commerce.)     Referral to DOC OGE-17-0005-C-000086 OGE-17-0005-C-000088 Heather A. Jones "Dorey, David R.": Keith Labedz: Kassinger, Theodore W.; "Maggi,David {Federal)" Schlom, Evan N.; "Jacobi, Will {Federal}"; "Williams,Gaye {Federal)"; "Warren, Arthur {Federal}"; "Jacob, Dana {Federal)"; Deborah J. Bortot RE: Revised WLR278 Saturday, January 07, 2017 5:34:08 PM From: To: Cc : Subject: Date: DaveBest , Heather From: Dorey, DavidR. [mailto:ddorey@omm.com ] Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2017 4:23 PM To: Keith Labedz;Kassinger, TheodoreW.; 'Maggi, David(Federal)' Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; 'Jacobi,Will (Federal)'; 'Williams,Gaye(Federal)'; 'Warren,Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; DeborahJ. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: [GRAYMAIL]RE: Revised WLR278 Keith, . (b)(3 ) (5) some other fashion in whi ch this info1mation must be repo1ted? Thanks ve1y much. Dave From: Keith Labedz [rnaj]to·k)abedz @ogegov] Sent: Saturd ay, Janua1y 07, 20 17 4:08 PM To: Kassinger , Theodore W. ; 'Magg i, David (Federal)' Cc: Schlom, Evan N. ; Dorey , David R. ; 'Jacob i, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams , Gaye (Federal)' ; 'Wan en, Althm (Federa l)' ; 'Jacob, Dan a (Federal)'; Deborah J. B01to t; Heathe r A. Jones ttachme nt • 9 pages withheld ,n fu ll Subject: [WARNING : MESSAGE ENCRYPTED ]RE : Revised WLR 278 · (b)( 3) (4 ) (5) (6) Hell o, Attached are my technical notes on draft 3, including a few follow -up que stions based on the responses to my ple ase-confnm questions . These notes refl ect the repo1t as saved at approxim ately 10:00 am this morning. Thank you . Keith OGE-17-0005-C-000089 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Keith Labedz "Dorey, David R.": Kassinger, Theodore W.; "Maggi, David (Federal}" Schlom, Evan N.; "Jacobi, Will (Federal}" ; "Williams, Gaye (Federal)" ; "Warren, Arthur (Federal}" ; "Jacob, Dana (Federal}" ; Deborah J. Bertot ; Heather A. Jones RE: RevisedWLR278 Saturday, January 07, 2017 4:33:10 PM Ok. It appears th at, fo r at least one comme nt, (b)(3) (5) Thank you . Keit h ] From: Dorey, David R. [mailto:ddorey@omm.com Sent: Saturday, January07, 2017 4:23 PM To: Keith Labedz;Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David {Federal)' Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams, Gaye(Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; DeborahJ. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: [GRAYMAIL ] RE: Revised WLR278 Kei th, . (b)(3) (5) some other fashion in which this inf01mation must be rep01ted? Thanks ve1y much . Dave From: Keith Labedz [maj)to·k)abedz@ogegov] Sent: Saturday , Janua1y 07, 20 17 4:08 PM To: Kassinger , Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Schlom , Evan N.; Dorey , David R.; 'Jacob i, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams , Gaye (Federal)' ; 'Wan en, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dan a (Federa l)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heathe r A. Jones ttach ment 9 pages withheld ,n full · Subject: [WARNING : MESSAGE ENCRYPTED ]RE : Revised WLR 278 (b)(3) (4) (5) (6) Hello, Attached are my technical notes on draft 3, including a few follow- up que stions based on the responses to my ple ase-confum ques tions . These notes refl ect the repo1i as saved at approxim ately 10:00 am this morning . Thank you . OGE-17-0005-C-000090 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Kassinger.Theodore W. Keith Labedz; "Maggi. David wrote: OGE-17-0005-C-000094 Sent om my BlackBeny IO smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G L TE network. From: Brown , Reginald Sent: Saturday, Januaiy 7, 2017 9:21 AM To: Walter M. Shaub Subject: Re: Answer to your question Sent from my iPhone OGE-17-0005-C-000095 Sent from my iPhone Non?responsive Non-responsive OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-C-000097 From: To: Subject: Date: Heather A. Jones Keith Labedz ; Deborah J . Bortot Re : Answer to your question Satu rday, Janua ry 07, 201711 :18:32 AM The n t hey w ill wa nt him out cleanly too. (b) (5) Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smart phone on the Ver izon Wi reless 4G LTEnet wor k. From: Keith Labedz Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2017 11:16 AM To: Deborah J. Bertot; Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: Answer to your question (b)( 3) (b)( 6) OGE-17-0005-C-000098 From: To: Subject: Date: Deborah J. Bortot Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz Re: Answer to your question Saturday, January 07, 2017 11:10:37 AM I was wondering the same thing Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2017 10:55 AM To: Keith Labedz; Deborah J. Bortot Subject: Re: Answer to your question Very interesting. (b) (5)   Keith can I help with anything? Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. Rest of chain partially released above OGE-17-0005-C-000099 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Keith Labedz David J. Apol Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones FW: Revised WLR 278 Saturday, January 07, 2017 10:23:46 AM I wasn’t sure if I should bring you in the email chain directly but, at this point, I needed to bring in Deb and Heather. (b) (5) I will continue working on my notes over the weekend. Thank you. Keith From: Keith Labedz Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2017 10:16 AM To: 'Kassinger, Theodore W.'; Maggi, David (Federal) Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 Hello, I am continuing my review (including of the changes made yesterday evening). It does appear that I will still have a number of questions for round 3 (including a number of clean-up items on the positions that have been pending since round 1). I do not think all items will be resolved Monday from a technical perspective. (b)(5), (b) In terms of a discussion of the ethics agreement, I agree with David’s analysis that the (b)(3), (6) - In addition, ethics agreements typically treat the filer’s agreements/arrangements, particularly exit arrangements from firms, and the details on many arrangements have just been added in round 3. I am copying Deborah Bortot, Chief of the Presidential Nominations Branch, and Heather Jones, Senior Counsel for Financial Disclosure, as they will be involved in the ultimate review and preclearance of the report and ethics agreement. I think they would need to participate in any discussion from OGE’s perspective on the next draft ethics agreement. Thank you. Keith Rest of chain partially released above OGE-17-0005-C-000100 From: Kassinger. Theodore W. To: Subject: Maggi. David {Federal) Keith Labedz; Schlom. Evan N.: Dorey David R.; Jacobi. Will {Federal) : Williams. Gaye {Federal) ; Warren. Arthur {Federal) : Jacob. Dana (Federal) [GRAYMAIL] Re: Revised WLR 278 Date: Friday, January 06, 2017 11:51 :30 PM Cc: Thanks . (b)(3) (b) (4) (b) (6 ) OGE-17-0005-C-000101 OGE-17-0005-C-000102 (W6) Referral to DOC OGE-17-0005-C-000103 From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov ] Sent: Friday , Januruy 06, 2017 7:34 PM To: 'Schlom, Evan N.' ; Kassinger , Theodore W. ; Maggi, David (Federal) ; Jaco bi, Will (Federal) ; Williams, Gaye (Federa l) Cc: Dorey , David R. Subject: RE : Revised WLR 278 Thank you . I will review and incmporate any clarifying questions that I might have into the round 3 comm ents. Keith OGE-17-0005-C-000104 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Kassinger, Theodore W. Maggi, David (Federal) Keith Labedz; Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal) [GRAYMAIL] Re: Revised WLR 278 Friday, January 06, 2017 10:37:00 PM Also, most of the new entries are simply (b)(3), (4), (6) Referral to DOC OGE-17-0005-C-000105 Refe rral to DOC From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov ] Sent: Friday , Januaiy 06, 2017 7:34 PM To: 'Schlom, Evan N.' ; Kassinger , Theodore W. ; Maggi, David (Federal) ; Jacobi , Will (Federal) ; Williams, Gaye (Federal) Cc: Dorey , David R. Subject: RE : Revised WLR 278 Thank you . I will review and incorporate any clarifying questions that I might have into the round 3 comments. Keith OGE-17-0005-C-000106 From: To: Subject: Date: Deborah J. Bortot Keith Labedz RE: your report Friday, January 06, 2017 6:49:19 PM - Let me and Heather know if you have any questions.  (b) (6)   From: Keith Labedz Sent: Friday, January 06, 2017 6:47 PM To: Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: your report   Ok, still working.  (b) (5)   From: Deborah J. Bortot Sent: Friday, January 06, 2017 6:41 PM To: Keith Labedz Subject: your report   Dave Apol and I talked to David.  I’ll fill you in.  (b) (5) OGE-17-0005-C-000107 Referral to DOC   From: Walter M. Shaub [mailto:wmshaub@oge.gov] Sent: Friday, January 06, 2017 4:00 PM To: Maggi, David (Federal) Cc: Keith Labedz Subject: RE: Ross Nomination (Commerce)   (b) (5)     Referral to DOC OGE-17-0005-C-000108 Referral to DOC OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-C-000109 Referral to DOC   From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov] Sent: Friday, January 06, 2017 4:43 PM To: Maggi, David (Federal) Cc: Deborah J. Bortot ; Heather A. Jones Subject: FW: Ross Nomination (Commerce)   David,   As I mentioned in my reply to OMM, (b) (5)     I have started cross-checking the first draft ethics agreement against the report and I will have some questions.  In particular, (b) (5), (b) (6) OGE-17-0005-C-000110   I suspect the (b)(3), (b)(6) questions are a reflection of the fact that the report continues to evolve.  That can be resolved but may take some time.  I will know more once I can review the new draft in detail and receive the answers to my original confirmation questions.   Thank you. Keith   Keith Labedz Senior Program Analyst Presidential Nominations Branch U.S. Office of Government Ethics Telephone: (202) 482-9218   (b) (5), (b) (6) Referral to DOC OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-C-000111 From: To: Subject: Date: Keith Labedz Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones FW: Revised WLR 278 Friday, January 06, 2017 4:29:35 PM Did not know whether you wanted to be copied directly on future communications with Commerce/OMM or not…   From: Keith Labedz Sent: Friday, January 06, 2017 4:28 PM To: 'Schlom, Evan N.'; David Maggi; 'wjacobi@doc.gov'; gwilliams@doc.gov Cc: Kassinger, Theodore W. Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 Hello,   Does this new draft answer all of the outstanding questions from the two rounds of written comments or are there items outstanding?  In addition, the original round of comments included a number of “please-confirm” questions.  I will need a response to those items as a precondition for completing my review, so I want to make sure we do not lose sight of them.   Thank you. Keith   Keith Labedz Senior Program Analyst Presidential Nominations Branch U.S. Office of Government Ethics Telephone: (202) 482-9218     From: Schlom, Evan N. [mailto:eschlom@omm.com] Sent: Friday, January 06, 2017 3:30 PM To: David Maggi; Keith Labedz; 'wjacobi@doc.gov'; gwilliams@doc.gov Cc: Kassinger, Theodore W. Subject: Revised WLR 278 Hello all, We have made a number of changes to the 278 in response to our conversations with you and your comments on the previous draft, so please go ahead and review the current update. Thanks, Evan O’Melveny Evan N. Schlom eschlom@omm.com O: +1-202-383-5512 O’Melveny & Myers LLP OGE-17-0005-C-000112 1625 Eye Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 Website LinkedIn Twitter Bio This message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm of O'Melveny & Myers LLP that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute, or use this information. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. OGE-17-0005-C-000113 Referral to DOC From: Schlom, Evan N. [mailto:eschlom@omm.com] Sent: Friday, January 06, 2017 3:30 PM To: Maggi, David (Federal) ; Keith Labedz ; Jacobi, Will (Federal) ; Williams, Gaye (Federal) Cc: Kassinger, Theodore W. Subject: Revised WLR 278   Hello all,   We have made a number of changes to the 278 in response to our conversations with you and your comments on the previous draft, so please go ahead and review the current update.   Thanks, Evan   O’Melveny Evan N. Schlom eschlom@omm.com O: +1-202-383-5512 O’Melveny & Myers LLP 1625 Eye Street, NW Washington, DC  20006 Website LinkedIn Twitter Bio This message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm of O'Melveny & Myers LLP that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute, or use this information. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message.   OGE-17-0005-C-000114 Referral to DOC OGE-17-0005-C-0001 15 Referral to DOC OGE-17-0005-C-0001 16 From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Keith Labedz Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones FW: Ross Draft Ethics Agreement Friday, January 06, 2017 9:20:29 AM image001.png Note: Will and Dana are out today.  However, I think David has been handling the ethics agreement.   From: Keith Labedz Sent: Friday, January 06, 2017 9:19 AM To: 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Warren, Arthur (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Jacobi, Will (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal) Subject: RE: Ross Draft Ethics Agreement   David,   I cannot open the links in the email below.  In terms of a call, I think, at this point, I will need to bring in others.  Once I have and share the documents, I can see what time works for Deb, Heather et al.    Thank you. Keith   Referral to DOC OGE-17-0005-C-000117 OGE-17-0005-C-0001 18 From: To: Subject: Date: Heather A. Jones Keith Labedz; Deborah J. Bortot Re: Ross Thursday, January 05, 2017 10:38:55 PM I heard this from minority staff. Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. From: Keith Labedz Sent: Thursday, January 5, 2017 9:43 PM To: Heather A. Jones; Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: Ross I can let DOC know tomorrow morning.  Did we hear this from the committee directly?  Maggi may ask, (b) (5) .   From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2017 8:22 PM To: Keith Labedz; Deborah J. Bortot Subject: Ross   (b) (5), (b) (6)   Heather Jones (202) 482-9316 Office of Government Ethics   Visit OGE's website: www.oge.gov Follow OGE on Twitter: @OfficeGovEthics   OGE-17-0005-C-000119 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Schlom, Evan N. Keith Labedz; Kassinger, Theodore W. David Maggi; "wjacobi@doc.gov" RE: Ross 278 Thursday, January 05, 2017 2:05:19 PM That works for me. Will dial in now.   From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov] Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2017 2:04 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W.; Schlom, Evan N. Cc: David Maggi; 'wjacobi@doc.gov' Subject: RE: Ross 278   I am available.  Will try dialing the number at 2:05.  If that does not work, just let me know a new time.   Thank you. Keith   From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2017 2:01 PM To: Keith Labedz Cc: David Maggi; Schlom, Evan N. Subject: RE: Ross 278   Keith, I’m on a call with Mr. Rossl now. Evan, if you and Keith can connect, that would be great. Otherwise, we’ll try later.   Ted   From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov] Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2017 12:41 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W. Cc: David Maggi; Schlom, Evan N. OGE-17-0005-C-000120 Subject: RE : Ross 278 I am available after 1:30 today . Whatever time after that works for Commerce is fine with me as well. OGE-17-0005-C-000121 From: Kassinger, Theodore W.[ mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Thursday , Januaiy 05, 2017 12:19 PM To: Keith Labedz Cc: David Maggi ; Schlom, Evan N. Attachment - 2 pages wrthheld ,n fu ll (b)(3) Subject: Ross 278 (4) (6) Keith, Are you available this afternoon for a call? David , you are welcome to join as well. We are neai·ly finished updating data other than this issue. Thanks , Ted O 'Melveny Theodore W. Kassinger Paitner OGE-17-0005-C-000122 tkassinger@omm.com O: +1-202-383-5170 (b) (6) M: O’Melveny & Myers LLP 1625 Eye Street, NW Washington, DC  20006 Website LinkedIn Twitter This message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm of O'Melveny & Myers LLP that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute, or use this information. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message.     OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-C-000123 From: To: Subject: Date: Keith Labedz "wiacob i@doc.gov" FW: Ross278 Thursday, January OS, 2017 1:42:36 PM From: Kassinge r, TheodoreW. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Thursday, JanuaryOS,2017 12:59 PM To: Keit h Labedz Cc: David Maggi; Schlom, Evan N. Subject: RE: Ross278 Thanks. How about 2:00pmET? we can use this dial in: (b) (6) From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov ] Sent: Thursday , Janua1y 05, 2017 12:41 PM To: Kassinger , Theodore W. Cc: David Maggi ; Schlom, Evan N. Subject: RE : Ross 278 I am available after 1:30 today. Whatever time after that works for Commerce is fine with me as well. OGE-17-0005-C-000124 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Importance: Teresa L. Williamson Stephanie Nonluecha; Jack MacDonald; Steven Corbally; Brandon L. Bunderson; Emory A. Rounds III; Jim Robertson; Elizabeth D. Horton; Vincent Salamone; Rachel K. Dowell LEGTEAM; Lorna A. Syme; Megan V. Khaner; Sandra S. Mabry; Keith Labedz; Leigh J. Francis; Grace A. Clark; Cheryl L. Kane-Piasecki; Deborah J. Bortot; Wendy G. Pond; Dale A. Christopher; Nicole Stein; Daniel L. Skalla; Diana Veilleux; Seth Jaffe; David A. Meyers; Ciara M. Guzman; Patrick Shepherd; Patrick J. Lightfoot; Rodrick T. Johnson; Kimberley H. Kaplan; Kimberly L. Sikora Panza; Elaine Newton; Heather A. Jones; Monica M. G. Ashar; Christopher J. Swartz; Jaideep Mathai NEW NOMINATION - January 4, 2017 Thursday, January 05, 2017 9:31:04 AM High The following nomination has been posted on THOMAS. Please contact the agency if you do not have the final package. Please remember to add the applicable Senate Transmittal Letter Template to FDTS before forwarding. Thanks!! NOMINATION - OGE Reviewer: Jack MacDonald (INTEGRITY) RENOMINATION – NO NEW PAPERWORK REQUIRED FROM AGENCY – TERESA WILL PROCESS PN10 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) — Robert P. Storch — Department of Defense Robert P. Storch, of the District of Columbia, to be Inspector General of the National Security Agency. (New Position) Date Received from President: 01/04/2017 Committee: Intelligence Latest Action: 01/04/2017 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence; when reported by the Select Committee on Intelligence, pursuant to S. Res. 470 of the 113th Congress, to be sequentially referred to the Committee on Armed Services for 30 calendar days; when reported by the Committee on Armed Services, under the authority of the order of January 7, 2009, to be sequentially referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for 20 calendar days. (All Actions) NOMINATION - OGE Reviewer: Steve (INTEGRITY) PN9 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) — Elizabeth A. Field — Office of Personnel Management Elizabeth A. Field, of the District of Columbia, to be Inspector General, Office of Personnel Management, vice Patrick E. McFarland, resigned. Date Received from President: 01/04/2017 Committee: Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Latest Action: 01/04/2017 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (All Actions) NOMINATION - OGE Reviewer: Brandon (INTEGRITY) PN8 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) — Carolyn N. Lerner — Office of Special Counsel Carolyn N. Lerner, of Maryland, to be Special Counsel, Office of Special Counsel, for the term of five years. (Reappointment) Date Received from President: 01/04/2017 Committee: Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Latest Action: 01/04/2017 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (All Actions) NOMINATION - OGE Reviewer: Emory (INTEGRITY) RENOMINATION – NO NEW PAPERWORK REQUIRED FROM AGENCY – TERESA WILL PROCESS PN7 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) — Tulinabo Salama Mushingi — Department of State Tulinabo Salama Mushingi, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Senegal, and to serve concurrently and without additional OGE-17-0005-C-000125 compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. Date Received from President: 01/04/2017 Committee: Foreign Relations Latest Action: 01/04/2017 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (All Actions) NOMINATION - OGE Reviewer: Jim (INTEGRITY) RENOMINATION – NO NEW PAPERWORK REQUIRED FROM AGENCY – TERESA WILL PROCESS PN6 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) — Michael P. Leary — Social Security Administration Michael P. Leary, of Pennsylvania, to be Inspector General, Social Security Administration, vice Patrick P. O'Carroll, Jr., resigned. Date Received from President: 01/04/2017 Committee: Finance Latest Action: 01/04/2017 - Received in the Senate and referred sequentially to the Committee on Finance; when reported by the Committee on Finance, pursuant to an order of January 7, 2009, to be sequentially referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for 20 calendar days. (All Actions) NOMINATION - OGE Reviewer: Elizabeth (INTEGRITY) PN5 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) — Jessica Rosenworcel — Federal Communications Commission Jessica Rosenworcel, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission for a term of five years from July 1, 2015. (Reappointment) Date Received from President: 01/04/2017 Committee: Commerce, Science, and Transportation Latest Action: 01/04/2017 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (All Actions) NOMINATION - OGE Reviewer: Jack (450) RENOMINATION – NO NEW PAPERWORK REQUIRED FROM AGENCY – TERESA WILL PROCESS PN4 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) — Brent Franklin Nelsen — Corporation for Public Broadcasting Brent Franklin Nelsen, of South Carolina, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for a term expiring January 31, 2022. (Reappointment) Date Received from President: 01/04/2017 Committee: Commerce, Science, and Transportation Latest Action: 01/04/2017 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (All Actions) NOMINATION - OGE Reviewer: Vince (450) RENOMINATION – NO NEW PAPERWORK REQUIRED FROM AGENCY – TERESA WILL PROCESS PN3 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) — David J. Arroyo — Corporation for Public Broadcasting David J. Arroyo, of New York, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for a term expiring January 31, 2022. (Reappointment) Date Received from President: 01/04/2017 Committee: Commerce, Science, and Transportation Latest Action: 01/04/2017 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (All Actions) NOMINATION - OGE Reviewer: Rachel (INTEGRITY) RENOMINATION – NO NEW PAPERWORK REQUIRED FROM AGENCY – TERESA WILL PROCESS PN2 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) — Glenn Fine — Department of Defense OGE-17-0005-C-000126 Glenn Fine, of Maryland, to be Inspector General, Department of Defense, vice Jon T. Rymer, resigned. Date Received from President: 01/04/2017 Committee: Armed Services Latest Action: 01/04/2017 - Received in the Senate and referred sequentially to the Committee on Armed Services; when reported by the Committee on Armed Services, pursuant to an order of January 7, 2009, to be sequentially referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for 20 calendar days. (All Actions) NOMINATION - OGE Reviewer: Stephanie (450) RENOMINATION – NO NEW PAPERWORK REQUIRED FROM AGENCY – TERESA WILL PROCESS PN1 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) — Rebecca Emily Rapp — Legal Services Corporation Rebecca Emily Rapp, of Wisconsin, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation for a term expiring July 13, 2019, vice Sharon L. Browne, resigned. Date Received from President: 01/04/2017 Committee: (See S. Res. 116 - 112th Congress) Latest Action: 01/04/2017 - Placed on Senate Executive Calendar in the Privileged Nomination section with nominee information requested by the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, pursuant to S.Res. 116, 112th Congress. (All Actions) OGE-17-0005-C-000127 From: To: Subject: Date: Keith Labedz "wjacobi@doc.gov" Questionnaire Wednesday, January 04, 2017 4:09:16 PM Hello,   I tried to leave you a message just now, but I seem to be having a problem with my telephone (too much feedback) -  I saw that that the committee released the questionnaire submitted by the Secretary Designee.  I believe you would have already seen the questionnaire; however, I wanted to flag just in case.    Keith   Keith Labedz Senior Program Analyst Presidential Nominations Branch U.S. Office of Government Ethics Telephone: (202) 482-9218   OGE-17-0005-C-000128 From: To: Subject: Date: Integrity.gov Keith Labedz Integrity.gov: Report Pending Action Wednesday, January 04, 2017 10:11:34 AM A 2017 Nominee report for Ross, Wilbur L is pending your action as OGE Nominee Reviewer. The report has been pending for 14 days. You may access the report by logging into integrity at https://integrity.gov. OGE-17-0005-C-000129 From: To: Subject: Date: Van Beek, Jason (Commerce) Sandra S. Mabry RE: Chao and Ross OGE packages Tuesday, January 03, 2017 5:16:24 PM Hi Sandy, when you get a chance tomorrow, could you give me a call at (b) (6)   Best, Jason   ? From: Sandra S. Mabry [mailto:ssmabry@oge.gov] Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2016 6:53 PM To: Van Beek, Jason (Commerce) Subject: RE: Chao and Ross OGE packages Jason, just got back to my computer and saw your email.  I’ll call you tomorrow to discuss.  Sandy   From: Van Beek, Jason (Commerce) [mailto(b) (6) Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2016 4:41 PM To: Sandra S. Mabry; Rossi, Nick (Commerce); Arnakis, Adrian (Commerce) Subject: Chao and Ross OGE packages ] (b) (6) Hi Sandra, hope you're doing well. Thx again for the quick turnaround of the nom a few weeks ago, it was greatly appreciated! I'm just curious about when we can expect the OGE (b) (6) packages for and Wilbur Ross. - Jason - Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-C-000130 From: Subject: Kassinger. Theodore W. Keith Labedz; "David Maggi" ; "Gaye Williams" ; "Jacobi. Will (Federal} (wjacobi@doc.gov)" RE: WLR 278 (second draft notes) Date: Monday, January 02, 2017 10:45:24 AM To: Thanks , Keith. We will addres s asap. From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz @oge .gov] Sent: Monday, Januru.y 02, 2017 10:16 AM To: Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'David Maggi' ; 'Gaye Williams'; 'Jacobi , Will (Federal) (wja cobi@doc .gov)' Subject: [WARNING : MESSAGE ENCRYPTED ]RE : WLR 278 (second draft notes) ttachment 8 pages withheld ,n fu ll - (b)(3) (4) (5) (6 ) Good morning, Attached are my notes on the second draft. The passwo rd is the same as the one used for the prior notes. Thank you . Keith From: Keith Labedz Sent: Sunda y, Januru.y 01, 2017 2:03 PM To: 'Kassinger, Theodore W.' ; David Maggi ; Gaye Williams; Jacobi , Will (Federal) (wjacobi@doc.gov ) Subject: RE : WLR 278 Hello, I will begin reviewin is that the ' OGE-17-0005-C-000131 - (b)(3), (b) (5)   Thank you. Keith   From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2017 10:53 AM To: Keith Labedz; David Maggi; Gaye Williams; Jacobi, Will (Federal) (wjacobi@doc.gov) Subject: WLR 278   Happy new year to all!   While we continue to get some details to enter on the 278, please go ahead and review the current update, if you haven’t already started to do so. We are substantially finished with addressing the comments and questions raised by Keith in his initial run through.   thanks, Ted OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-C-000132 Referral to DOC On Jan 1, 2017, at 2:02 PM, Keith Labedz wrote: Hello,   I will begin reviewing the current update.  However, one thing I did notice in an initial check is that the (b)(3), (b)(5)   Thank you. Keith   From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2017 10:53 AM To: Keith Labedz; David Maggi; Gaye Williams; Jacobi, Will (Federal) (wjacobi@doc.gov) Subject: WLR 278   Happy new year to all!   While we continue to get some details to enter on the 278, please go ahead and review the current update, if you haven’t already started to do so. We are substantially finished with addressing the comments and questions raised by Keith in his initial run through.   thanks, Ted OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email OGE-17-0005-C-000133 or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-C-000134 From: Keith Labedz "Schlom, Evan N." "Kassinger, Theodore W.": "Sheehan, Matthew J." : "Dorey, David R.": "Lane, Brittney" : "Murphy, Kevin" : "dmaggi@doc.gov" : "gwilliams@doc.gov" : "wjacobi@doc.gov" To: Cc: Subject: RE: W LR278 Sunday, January 01, 2017 2 :29:00 PM Date: (b) (5) Yes, Thank you. Keit h From: Schlom, Evan N. [mailto:eschlom@omm.com ] Sent: Sunday,January 01, 2017 2:26 PM To: Keith Labedz Cc: Kassinger, Theodore W.; Sheehan,MatthewJ.; Dorey, David R.; Lane, Brittney; Murphy, Kevin; dmaggi@doc.gov;gwilliams@doc.gov;wjacobi@doc.gov Subject: RE:WLR278 Keith, Is that conect? (b ) (5) (b) (6) Evan Begin fo1warded message: From: Keith Labedz Date: Janua1y 1, 2017 at 2:02:42 PM EST To: "'Kass inger, Theodore W.'" , David Maggi , Gaye Williams , "Jacobi , Will (Federal) (wjacobj@docgov)" Subject: RE: WLR 278 Hello, I will begin review ing the cun ent u initial check is that the ' OGE-17-0005-C-000135 Thank you. Keith From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2017 10:53 AM To: Keith Labedz; David Maggi; Gaye Williams; Jacobi, Will (Federal) (wjacobi@doc.gov) Subject: WLR 278 Happy new year to all! While we continue to get some details to enter on the 278, please go ahead and review the current update, if you haven’t already started to do so. We are substantially finished with addressing the comments and questions raised by Keith in his initial run through. thanks, Ted OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-C-000136 From: Kassi noecTheodore W To: KeithLabedz Williams Gaye(Federal}: Maggi David(Federal}: Schlom EvanN. [ GRAYMAIL) RE: Noteson draft document Thursday, December 29, 2016 7: 17:36 PM Cc: su bject: Date: thanks , Keith. We are following the- .. guidance , but still have some questions about how to repo1t (b )(3) (b)(5) , (b )(6) We are free tomo1Towmoming , except for llam -noonET. Is there a good time for you? Fl'om : Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov] Sent: Thmsday , December 29 , 2016 6:58 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W. Cc: Williams, Gaye (Federal) ; Maggi, David (Federal); Schlom, Evan N. Subject: RE: Note s on draft document Hello, I am available to discuss tonight if that works for everybody . Or we can schedule for tomo1Towmoming . Keith Fl'om : Kassinger, Theodore W. [maj)to-tkassinger@ornm com] Sent : Thursday , December 29 , 2016 6:32 PM To: Keith Labedz Cc: Williams, Gaye (Federal) ; Maggi, David (Federal); Schlom, Evan N. Subject: [GRA YMAIL] RE: Notes on draft document Keith, We are continuing to work throu we are uncertain about is the ' Please let us know if you have a moment to discuss this with my colleague Evan and me . Gaye and David, we 'd be glad to have the Commerce team join. Thanks, Ted Fl'om : Keith Labedz [majJto·kJabedz@oge gov] Sent: Wednesday , December 28, 2016 4 :12 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W. Cc: Williams, Gaye (Federal) ; Maggi, David (Federal) Subject: RE: Note s on draft document Hello, I am just checking in on the status of the update process. I realize that my list of comments/questions was rather lengthy and that updating will take some time. However, I also wanted to make sme that I begin my review of the updated draft as soon as it is ready. OGE-17-0005-C-000137 Thank you. Keith Keith Labedz Senior Program Analyst Presidential Nominations Branch U.S. Office of Government Ethics Telephone: (202) 482-9218 From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2016 9:25 AM To: Keith Labedz Cc: Williams, Gaye (Federal); Maggi, David (Federal) Subject: [GRAYMAIL] RE: Notes on draft document Thanks very much, Keith. We will be updating the draft asap. Ted O’Melveny Theodore W. Kassinger Partner tkassinger@omm.com O: +1-202-383-5170 M: (b) (6) O’Melveny & Myers LLP 1625 Eye Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 Website LinkedIn Twitter This message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm of O'Melveny & Myers LLP that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute, or use this information. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2016 9:17 AM To: Kassinger, Theodore W. Cc: Williams, Gaye (Federal); Maggi, David (Federal) Subject: [WARNING : MESSAGE ENCRYPTED]Notes on draft document Attachment - 18 pages withheld in full - (b)(3), (4), (5), (6) Good Morning, Attached to this email are some more detailed comments on the initial draft report submitted through Integrity. I understand that the draft will be subject to change based on our earlier conversations and additional information. My comments are likewise a working draft, so I apologize in advance for any typographical issues. Nevertheless, I thought that it would be helpful if I sent you comments as quickly as possible. The attachment is password-protected. The password is the same password used in the documents that you sent me on Friday. Thank you. OGE-17-0005-C-000138 Keith Keith Labedz Senior Program Analyst Presidential Nominations Branch U.S. Office of Government Ethics Telephone: (202) 482-9218 Referral to DOC OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-C-000139 OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-C-000140 Non?responsive record Non?responsive OGE-17-0005-C-000142 OGE-17-0005-C-000143 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Kassinger, Theodore W. Keith Labedz Williams, Gaye (Federal); Maggi, David (Federal) [GRAYMAIL] RE: Notes on draft document Wednesday, December 28, 2016 6:03:01 PM Thanks for checking in, Keith. We have made good progress on responding to your excellent comments. By tomorrow morning, I expect we will have completed download of a significant amount of the information needed. The WLR team is still working to obtain many other details, however. I hope that we will have addressed all of your initial comments by Friday.   Ted   From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov] Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 4:12 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W. Cc: Williams, Gaye (Federal); Maggi, David (Federal) Subject: RE: Notes on draft document   Hello,   I am just checking in on the status of the update process.  I realize that my list of comments/questions was rather lengthy and that updating will take some time.  However, I also wanted to make sure that I begin my review of the updated draft as soon as it is ready.    Thank you. Keith     Keith Labedz Senior Program Analyst Presidential Nominations Branch U.S. Office of Government Ethics Telephone: (202) 482-9218 OGE-17-0005-C-000144   From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2016 9:25 AM To: Keith Labedz Cc: Williams, Gaye (Federal); Maggi, David (Federal) Subject: [GRAYMAIL] RE: Notes on draft document   Thanks very much, Keith.  We will be updating the draft asap. Ted     O’Melveny Theodore W. Kassinger Partner tkassinger@omm.com O: +1-202-383-5170 (b) (6) M: O’Melveny & Myers LLP 1625 Eye Street, NW Washington, DC  20006 Website LinkedIn Twitter This message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm of O'Melveny & Myers LLP that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute, or use this information. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message.   Rest of chain partially released above OGE-17-0005-C-000145 Referral to DOC   From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2016 5:05 PM To: Maggi, David (Federal) Cc: klabedz@oge.gov; Williams, Gaye (Federal) Subject: RE: I've dialed in   thanks. have a great holiday   Referral to DOC OGE-17-0005-C-000146 Referral to DOC From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2016 4:06 PM To: Maggi, David (Federal) Cc: klabedz@oge.gov Subject: RE: I've dialed in   we tracked down where the Integrity filing in Mr. Ross’s office, and have taken it over. We expect to have the data input today. Thanks for giving me the clues.   Referral to DOC OGE-17-0005-C-000147 From: To: Subject: Date: Keith Labedz Deborah J. Bortot RE: Secretary of Commerce-Designate Friday, December 16, 2016 2:00:34 PM The attorney is Theodore Kassinger.  I’ve already had a call with him, David, and Will Jacobi.  I’ve just received the draft Excel document.  In our call, I emphasized that I will hold my full review until we get an official draft via Integrity so that they need to get a report assignment from PTT as soon as possible.   From: Deborah J. Bortot Sent: Friday, December 16, 2016 1:54 PM To: Keith Labedz Subject: FW: Secretary of Commerce-Designate   FYI   From: Walter M. Shaub Sent: Friday, December 16, 2016 1:32 PM To: Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: FW: Secretary of Commerce-Designate       From: Walter M. Shaub Sent: Friday, December 16, 2016 1:32 PM To: (b) (6) '; David Maggi (dMaggi@doc.gov) Subject: RE: Secretary of Commerce-Designate   Sorry, Annie. I meant to send this to David Maggi and copy you. It looks like I sent it only to you. Looping David in.   From: Walter M. Shaub Sent: Friday, December 16, 2016 12:34 PM To: (b) (6) ' Subject: FW: Secretary of Commerce-Designate   David,   Annie Donaldson is the point of contact at the transition team. Who is the attorney, (b) (6) ? Walt   Referral to DOC OGE-17-0005-C-000148 OGE-17-0005-C-000149 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Kassinger, Theodore W. Maggi, David (Federal) Keith Labedz [GRAYMAIL] [WARNING : MESSAGE ENCRYPTED]RE: I"ve dialed in Friday, December 16, 2016 1:55:48 PM WLR Draft SF278 12Dec2016.xls WLR (b)(3), (6) .PPT.pdf Attachment 1 - Draft financial disclosure report withheld in full - (b)(3), (4), (5), (6); Attachment 2 - 2 pages withheld in full - (b)(3), (4), (6) Thanks much.   I have tracked down the portal info, and we’ll get the info uploaded.   Meanwhile, here’s a draft, and also a chart that shows the . (b)(3), (6)   Keith, my contact information is below.    We look forward to working with you.   Ted   O’Melveny Theodore W. Kassinger Partner tkassinger@omm.com O: +1-202-383-5170 (b) (6) M: O’Melveny & Myers LLP 1625 Eye Street, NW Washington, DC  20006 Website LinkedIn Twitter This message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm of O'Melveny & Myers LLP that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the OGE-17-0005-C-000150 intended recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute, or use this information. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message.       Referral to DOC OGE-17-0005-C-000151 February 27, 2018 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY Austin R. Evers foia@americanoversight.org Tracking No: OGE FOIA FY 17/237 Dear Mr. Evers: This is in response to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, which was received by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE) FOIA Office on March 9, 2017. In your request, you asked for: 1. Records containing or reflecting communications between OGE and individuals nominated, or anticipated to be nominated, by President Trump for Senate-confirmed positions in the federal government, including communications with attorneys or agents acting on behalf of such nominees or prospective nominees, as well as members of the Trump administration, the Trump transition team, or the Trump campaign about such nominees or prospective nominees. 2. Records containing or reflecting communications between OGE and individuals appointed, or anticipated to be appointed, by President Trump for positions in the Executive Office of the President in the White House, including communications with attorneys or agents acting on behalf of such appointees or prospective appointees, as well as members of the Trump administration, the Trump transition team, or the Trump campaign about such appointees or prospective appointees. After clarification, you limited this request to exclude nomination notification emails, preclearance notification emails, and report transmittal emails. You also limited the request to a list of 17 White House appointees and 35 Presidential nominees subject to Senate Confirmation. Because the responsive records are voluminous, we are providing you with a rolling response. Please find enclosed a fifth response. This set of documents contains the second batch of records related to the Secretary of Commerce. In this batch, please find 238 pages of responsive records related to the Secretary of Commerce. These records are released subject to deletions made in accordance with FOIA Exemption 3, 5 U.S.C. ? 552(b)(3) as material specifically exempted from disclosure by another statute; FOIA Exemption 4, 5 U.S.C. ? 552(b)(4), as commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential; FOIA Exemption 5, 5 U.S.C. ? 552(b)(5), as inter- and intra-agency pre-decisional deliberative process material; and FOIA Exemption 6, 5 U.S.C. ? 552(b)(6), as information the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. The Austin R. Evers Page 2 deletions are each marked with a reference "(b)(3)," "(b)(4)," "(b)(5)," or "(b)(6)" in the enclosed copies. We are withholding approximately 337 pages in their entirety under FOIA Exemption 3, 5 U.S.C. ? 552(b)(3) as material specifically exempted from disclosure by another statute, FOIA Exemption 4, 5 U.S.C. ? 552(b)(4) as trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential, FOIA Exemption 5, 5 U.S.C. ? 552(b)(5) as inter- & intra-agency predecisional deliberative process material, and FOIA Exemption 6, 5 U.S.C. ? 552(b)(6) as information the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. The withheld pages are attachments to emails provided in the 238page release and are identified in that release. OGE located additional responsive records relating to this nominee that originated with the Department of Commerce. We are sending these responsive records, along with a copy of your request, to the Department of Commerce. The Department's FOIA Requester Service Center phone number is: (202) 482-3257. We are asking the Department to review the material and respond directly to you. The referred records are identified in the set of responsive documents provided to you. Please note there are special access provisions for the following types of records: o Public financial disclosure reports are not available under the FOIA, pursuant to FOIA Exemption 3, 5 U.S.C. ? 552(b)(3) as material specifically exempted from disclosure by another statute. Instead, the Ethics in Government Act (5 U.S.C. app. ? 105) and OGE regulations provide for a special access provision for public financial disclosure reports. You may use OGE's online system to access these reports. Most of the reports you seek (i.e. nominees who occupy positions for which the pay is set at Levels 1 and 2 of the Executive Schedule) are posted on our website here. Any other reports certified by OGE are available here. o Ethics agreements are available online at the same location as the public financial disclosure reports. o OGE regulations provide for a special access provision for Certificates of Divestiture (CDs). OGE has created an automated tool to request copies of the CDs, available on OGE's website here. o 18 U.S.C. ? 208 provides for a special access provision for conflict of interest waivers. You may use the fill and print PDF version of the OGE Form 201 to request copies of 18 U.S.C. ? 208(b)(1) waivers from the employee's home agency. o Ethics pledge waivers under Executive Order 13770 are available here. Austin R. Evers Page 3 Because of the special access provisions for obtaining financial disclosure reports, ethics agreements, CDs, and conflict of interest waivers, and ethics pledge waivers, we are not processing these records under the FOIA. If you have any questions or wish to discuss any aspect of your request, you may contact me by telephone at 202-482-9267. As OGE's FOIA Public Liaison, I am available for assisting in reducing delays, increasing transparency and understanding of the status of requests, and assisting in the resolution of disputes. Additionally, you may contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at the National Archives and Records Administration to inquire about the FOIA mediation services they offer. The contact information for OGIS is as follows: Office of Government Information Services, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road-OGIS, College Park, Maryland 20740-6001, e-mail at ogis@nara.gov; telephone at 202-741-5770; toll free at 1-877-684-6448; or facsimile at 202-741-5769. The OGE official responsible for this FOIA determination is the undersigned. In accordance with the FOIA, as codified at 5 U.S.C. ? 552(a)(6)(A), and OGE's updated FOIA regulations, at 5 C.F.R. ? 2604.304, you may administratively appeal this determination to the Program Counsel, U.S. Office of Government Ethics, 1201 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005-3917. Any such appeal must be in writing and must be sent within 90 days of the date you receive this response letter. If you do appeal, you should include copies of your request and this response, together with a statement of why you believe this initial determination is in error. Also, if you appeal, you should clearly indicate on the envelope and in the letter that it is a "Freedom of Information Act Appeal."Because the responsive records are voluminous, we are providing you with a rolling response. Please find enclosed three sets of documents as an initial response. The first document is a spreadsheet of all nominees and White House appointees for which OGE has received a nominee/new entrant financial disclosure report from January 2017 to date. You requested this information to assist you in deciding if and how you wish to narrow your request. Sincerely, Rachel K. Dowell OGE FOIA Officer Attachment From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Kassinger, Theodore W. Keith Labedz; Maggi, David (Federal) Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Sheehan, Matthew J.; Jacob, Dana (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Jacobi, Will (Federal); Culvahouse Jr., Arthur B.; Deborah J. Bortot; Jacobi, Will (Federal) [GRAYMAIL] RE: ethics agreement and call Thursday, January 12, 2017 9:47:10 PM thanks, Keith. From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov] Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2017 9:45 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W.; Maggi, David (Federal) Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Sheehan, Matthew J.; Jacob, Dana (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Jacobi, Will (Federal); Culvahouse Jr., Arthur B.; Deborah J. Bortot; Jacobi, Will (Federal) Subject: RE: ethics agreement and call The Part 3 items that Commerce identified might also require an update to Part 1 of the report. Thank you. Keith From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2017 8:10 PM To: Maggi, David (Federal) Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Keith Labedz; Sheehan, Matthew J.; Jacob, Dana (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Jacobi, Will (Federal); Culvahouse Jr., Arthur B.; Deborah J. Bortot; Jacobi, Will (Federal) Subject: [GRAYMAIL] RE: ethics agreement and call Thanks, very helpful David. We'll review and revert asap. Ted Referral to DOC OGE-17-0005-E-000001 OGE-17-0005-E-000002 Referral to DOC From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2017 7:23 PM To: Walter M. Shaub ; Director of OGE ; Heather A. Jones ; Keith Labedz ; Maggi, David (Federal) ; Deborah J. Bortot ; Jacobi, Will (Federal) ; Jacob, Dana (Federal) ; Williams, Gaye (Federal) ; Warren, Arthur (Federal) ; David J. Apol Cc: Culvahouse Jr., Arthur B. ; Schlom, Evan N. ; Dorey, David R. ; Sheehan, Matthew J. Subject: RE: ethics agreement and call 10 page attachment withheld in full - (b)(3), (4), (5), (6) All- OGE-17-0005-E-000004 Attached is a redlin e of the dra ft. It incorp orat es the exchanges below . Two main edits: . We learne d that thr ee of the ' those thr ee from the ' the difference. . Th e right place for the thre e ' other retained assets. We adde 6. . We dist inguished approp riately address , we believe, is section 9, with the e entities ther e instead of to section We learn ed thi s aftern oon of some additional entiti es in the ' that relate to the ' T ese enti tles o not c ange the asset owners 1p pictur e, ut reqmre up atmg t e 278. We regret this discove 1y so late in the process , and hope that the changes do not cause Keith mu ch difficulty in his additional review . We are addressin his comm ents and m aking a few more min or edits as we ll to the 278 (e.g ., i' b) (3) (6) ~th e to the pos itions list - ). I am ava ilable to discuss any quest ions . Th ank s aga in for yo ur wo rk. Ted From: Wa lter M . Shaub [mailt o:wmshaub @o ge.g ov] Sent: Thursday , Janu aiy 12, 2017 3:39 PM To: Kassinger , Th eodo re W.; Dire ctor of OGE; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz ; David Magg i; Deborah J . Bortot; 'wj acob i@doc .gov'; 'DJaco b@doc .gov'; 'gWilli ams@doc.gov'; 'A Wan en@doc .gov'; David J. Apol Cc: Culvahouse Jr. , Alt hur B.; Schlom, Evan N .; Dorey, David R. ; Sheehan, Mat thew J . Subject: RE : ethi cs agreem ent and ca ll Th e answe r to all of these qu estions is "Yes" From: Kass inger, Th eodo re W .[ mailt o:tkass ing er@omm. com] Sent: Thursday , Janu aiy 12, 2017 3:35 PM To: Walter M. Shaub; Dir ector of OGE; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; David Magg i; Debora h J.B o1tot ; 'wj acobi @doc.gov' ; 'DJa cob@doc.gov' ; 'gW illiam s@doc .gov' ; 'A Wan en@doc .gov'; David J. Apol Cc: Culvahouse Jr. , Alt hur B.; Schlom, Evan N .; Dorey, David R. ; Sheehan, Mat thew J . Subject: RE : ethi cs agreem ent and ca ll thanks. A few qui ck questions: . p .3section 5 list: o 6 7 - move to section 6, b/c these are the entities related to (poten tially Ok? - (b )(3) , (4 ) (6) { b)( 3) (4) (6) ). OGE-17-0005-E-000005 We prop ose to move to Section 7. Ok? . Each of these . p . 4, section 7: o- needs to go in (b)( 3) (4) (6) . Ok? Ted From: Walter M . Shaub [mailt o:wmshaub@oge.g ov] Sent: Thursday , Janua1y 12, 2017 3:04 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W.; Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; David Maggi; Deborah J. Bortot; 'wja cobi@doc.gov'; 'DJacob@doc.gov'; 'gWilliams@doc.gov'; 1 AWruTen@doc.gov 1; David J. Apol Cc: Wilbur Ross; Earl Comstock ; Culvahouse Jr., Althur B.; Schlom, Evan N .; Dorey, David R.; Sheehan, Matthew J. Subject: RE : ethics agreement and call oo Thanks . Use this version instead, then . This version provides for the complete divest iture of Walter M . Shaub, Jr. 10 page attachme nt withheld in fu ll (b)(3) (4) , (5) (6) Director U .S. Office of Governm ent Ethics 120 1 New York Avenue, NW , Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202 .482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.g ov From: Kassinger, Theodore W.[ mailt o:tkassinger@omm.c om] Sent: Thursday , Januruy 12, 2017 2 :56 PM To: Walter M . Shaub; Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labed z; David Maggi; Deborah J. Bo1tot ; 'wjacobi@doc .gov' ; 'DJacob@doc .gov' ; 1gWi1liams@doc.gov 1; 'A WruTen@doc.gov'; David J. Apol Cc: Wilbur Ross; Eru.l Comstock ; Culvahouse Jr., Althur B.; Schlom, Evan N .; Dorey, David R.; Sheehan, Matthew J. Subject: RE : ethics agreement and call From: Walter M . Shaub [mailt o:wmshaub@oge.g ov] Sent: Thursday , Januaiy 12, 2017 2:49 PM OGE-17-0005-E-000006 To: Kassinger , Theodore W.; Director of OGE ; Heather A. Jone s; Keith Labedz ; David Maggi ; Deborah J. Bortot ; 1wjacob i@doc .gov 1; 'DJacob@doc.gov'; 1gWilliams@doc.gov 1; 'A Wru.Ten @doc .gov'; David J. Apol Cc: Wilbur Ross ; Earl Comstock; Culvahouse Jr. , Arthur B. ; Schl om, Evan N .; Dorey, David R. ; Sheehan , Matthew J. Subject: RE : ethics agreement and call Here 's a new versio n . A few hi ghlights: . We've taken your lists and dropped them into this version . . We weren 't clear on whether he's divesting all of o. langu age in that section . Ifhe is, we' ll need to change the We need to go over this draft more closely on this end , so we may have some changes to make. But I thought it would be helpful to send this over for discussion purposes, with the understanding that we may follow up with some revi sions if we catch anything we missed. Also, if finther items are added to the repo1t, they 'll need to be added to the ethics agreement. Thanks Walt Walte r M. Shaub , Jr. Director U .S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washin gton, DC 20005-39 17 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Kassinger, Theodore W.[ mailt o:tkass inger@omm.c om] Sent: Wednesday, Januaiy 11, 20171 :04 PM To: Director of OGE ; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz ; David Maggi ; Walte r M. Shaub ; Deborah J.B01t ot; 1wjacobi@doc.gov 1; 1DJacob@doc.gov 1; 'gW illiam s@doc.gov' ; 'AWru.Ten@doc .gov'; David J. Apol Cc: Wilbur Ross ; Earl Comstock ; Culvahouse Jr., Arthur B. ; Schlom , Evan N. ; Dorey, David OGE-17-0005-E-000007 R.; Sheehan, Matthew J. Subject: RE: ethics agreement and call ttachment 1 9 pages withheld ,n fu ll - (b)(3) (4), (5) (6), Attachme nt 2 - 14 pages withheld 1n fu ll (b)(3) (4) (5) (6) Walt and OGE/Commerce teams As discus sed last night, attached is a revised draft of the proposed Ethics Agreement for Mr. Ross, includin g a revised exhibit listing divestitur es. The document may be reviewed either in redline fo1mat or "clean" through the "review " feature of Word. We appreciate your consideration and work. Please let us know when you would like to discuss the draft. Thanks , Ted From: Director of OGE [mailto :director@oge.gov ] Sent: Tuesday , Janua1y 10, 20 17 5:40 PM To: Kassinger , Theodore W. ; Director of OGE ; Heather A. Jones ; Keith Labedz ; David Maggi ; Culvahouse Jr., Arthur B.; Sheehan, Matthew J.; Schlom, Evan N .; Dorey , David R. ; Walter M. Shaub ; Deborah J. Bortot; 'wjacob i@doc.gov' ; 'DJacob @doc.gov' ; 'gWilliam s@doc.gov' ; 'A Wane n@doc.gov' ; David J. Apol Attachment 1 17 pages with held 1n fu ll - (b)(3) (5) (6) Attac hment 2 - 9 pages with held 1n full - (b)(3), (5) (6) Subject: ethics agreeme nt and call Ted, We've been hard at work today drafting two versions of an ethics agreement. I have attached them both. (b)(5) (6) OGE-17-0005-E-000008 I'm happ y to schedule a time to talk tonight. If you would prefer to have some more time to study these drafts , however , we can schedule to talk in the morning instead. This call will be my top priority . As a final note, we 'll aU need to scrnb this draft carefull y to make sme we haven't left any items out or, perhaps, placed items in the wrong sectio ns. Bu t it 's comple te enough for a discussion draft. Walt Walte r M . Shaub, Jr. Director U.S . 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If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-E-000010 OGE-17-0005-E-00001 1 Referral to DOC From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2017 7:23 PM To: Walter M. Shaub ; Director of OGE ; Heather A. Jones ; Keith Labedz ; Maggi, David (Federal) OGE-17-0005-E-000012 ; Deborah J. Bortot ; Jacobi, Will (Federal) ; Jacob, Dana (Federal) ; Williams, Gaye (Federal) ; Warren, Arthur (Federal) ; David J. Apol Cc: Culvahouse Jr., Arthur B. ; Schlom, Evan N. ; Dorey, David R. ; Sheehan, Matthew J. 10 page attachment withheld in full - (b) Subject: RE: ethics agreement and call (3), (4), (5), (6) AllAttached is a redline of the draft. It incorporates the exchanges below. Two main edits: . We learned that three of the (b)(3), (4), (6) . We distinguished those (b)(3), (6) three from the and added language that I trust will appropriately address the difference. . The right place for the three (b)(3), (4), (6) , we believe, is section 9, with the other retained assets. We added a paragraph and moved the entities there instead of to section 6. We learned this afternoon of some additional entities in the (b)(3), (6) that relate to the (b)(3), (4), (6) . These entities do not change the asset ownership picture, but require updating the 278. We regret this discovery so late in the process, and hope that the changes do not cause Keith much difficulty in his additional review. We are addressing his comments and making a few more minor edits as well to the 278 (e.g., adding the (b)(3), (6) to the positions list ((b)(3), (6) ). I am available to discuss any questions. Thanks again for your work. Ted - Rest of chain partially released above OGE-17-0005-E-000013 Fro m: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Walter M. Shaub "Kassinger. Theodore W.": Director of OGE: Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; David Maggi; Debora h J. Bertot ; "wiacobi@doc.gov" ; "DJacob@doc.gov" ; "gWilliams@doc.gov" ; "AWarren@doc.gov" ; David J. Apo l: Donald F McGahn: "adona ldson@jo nesday.com" : Shelley K. Finlayson Culvahouse Jr .o Arthur B.: Schlom. Evan N.: Dorey. David R.: Sheehan. Matth ew J. RE: eth ics agreement and call Th ursday, January 12, 2017 7:3S:41 PM Thanks, these changes look pretty good to me. Unfortu nat ely, I j ust received a summons from Chairman Chaffetz and am going to have t o t urn my attention to addressing that summons . I w ill see if someo ne else here is available to work on t his report and et hics agreement unt il I am able t o turn my attention back to th is nom inat ion . A number of members of my staff will have to assist me in prepa ring to respond to Mr . Chaffetz, so we may have a lean t eam available for t he next few weeks . Walter M. Shaub , Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington , DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.s haub@oge.gov From: Kassinge r, TheodoreW. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Thursday, January12, 2017 7:23 PM To: Walter M. Shaub; Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones; Keit h Labedz; David Maggi; Deborah J. Bortot; 'wjacobi@doc.gov'; 'DJacob@doc .gov'; 'gWilliams@doc.gov'; 'AWarren@doc.gov'; DavidJ. Apol Cc: CulvahouseJr., Arthur B.; Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Sheehan, Matthew J. 10 page attach ment withheld ,n full Subject : RE:ethics agreement and call (5) (6) AllAttached is a redline of the draft. It incorporate s the exchange s below . Two main edits: . We learn ed that three of the ' those three from the ' the differe nce. (b)(3) (4) . We distinguished and added lan guage that I 1:Iust will approp riately address (b)(3) (4) (6) . The right place for the three , we believe , is section 9, with the other retained assets. We added a paragra ph and moved the entities there instea d ofto section 6. (b)(3) (6) We learned this afternoon of some additional entit ies in the that relate to the . These entities do not chan ge the asset ownership picture , but require updating the 278 . We regret this discove 1y so late in the process , and hope that the changes do not cause Keith much difficulty in his additio nal review. We are addressin his comments and mak ing a few more minor edits as well to the 278 (e .g., (b)(3) (6) ~ he ' to the positio ns list ). I am available to discuss any questions . Thanks again for your work. Ted .......,......, ...,, OGE-17-0005-E-000014 From: To: Kassinger. Theodore W. Keith Labedz Cc: Culvahouse Jr .o Arthur B.: Schlom. Evan N.: Dorey. David R.: Sheehan. Matthew J.: Walter M. Shaub: Director of OGE: Heather A. Jones; David Maggi: Deborah J. Bertot : "wjacobi@doc .gov" : "DJacob@doc.gov" : "gWilliams@doc.gov" : "AWarren@doc.gov" : David J. Apol Subject: RE: ethics agreement and call Thursday, January 12, 2017 5:25 :06 PM Date: thanks , great eye, as always. we will check. From: Keith L abedz [mailto:klabedz @oge .gov] Sent: Thursday , Januaiy 12, 2017 4 :30 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W. Cc: Culvahouse Jr., Arthur B .; Schlom , Evan N .; Dorey, David R. ; Sheehan , Matthew J .; Walte r M . Shaub; Direc tor of OGE ; Heather A. Jone s; David Maggi ; Debora h J . Bortot; 'wjacobi@doc.gov' ; 'DJacob@doc.gov' ; 'gW illiam s@doc .gov' ; 'A WaiTen@doc.gov'; David J. Apol 1 page attachment with held ,n full . (b)(3) (4) (5) (6) Subject: RE : ethics agreement and call Hell o, Having reviewed the divestit ur e list at the end of the ethics agreeme nt, I noticed a few items that might not be held or confli cting. I was asked to fo1wai.d for your review. The items are listed in the attac hm ent to this email. are listed on the most recent versio n of the report wit h a value of It is po ssible t~ are still held, but we wis hed to confnm . (highl ighted in red) . seemed to haveCatego1y 2: One (b)(3) (6) is listed . This- may have also - Catego1y 3: There is one item that I cann ot locate on the mo st recent vers ion of the repor t. Thank you . Keith From: Kassinger, Theodore W.[ mailto:tka s singe r@omm.com ] Sent: Thursday , Januaiy 12, 2017 3:40 PM To: Walter M. Shaub; Direc tor of OGE ; Heather A. Jone s; Keith Labedz ; David Maggi ; Deborah J. Borto t; 'wjacobi@doc.gov' ; 'DJacob@doc.gov' ; 'gW illiam s@doc.gov' ; 'A WaiTen@doc .gov' ; David J. Apol Cc: Culvahouse Jr., Althur B.; Schlom , Evai1 N .; Dorey , David R. ; Sheehan , Matthew J . Subject: RE : ethics agreement and call true continu ing to review. From: Walte r M. Shaub [mailto:wmshaub@oge.gov ] Sent: Thursday , Januaiy 12, 2017 3:39 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W.; Direc tor of OGE ; Heather A. Jone s; Keith Labedz; David OGE-17-0005-E-000015 Maggi; Deborah J. Bortot; 'wjacobi@doc.gov'; 'DJacob@doc.gov'; 'gWilliams@doc.gov'; 'AWarren@doc.gov'; David J. Apol Cc: Culvahouse Jr., Arthur B.; Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Sheehan, Matthew J. Subject: RE: ethics agreement and call The answer to all of these questions is "Yes" Rest of chain partially released above OGE-17-0005-E-000016 From: Kassinger. Theodore W. Walter M. Shaub; Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz: "David Maggi" : Deborah J. Bortot : "wiacobi@doc.gov" ; "DJacob@doc.gov"; "gWilliams@doc.gov" ; "AWarren@doc.gov" ; David J. Apol To: Cc: "Wilbur Ross": "Earl Comstock" ; Culvahouse Jr.. Arthur B.: Schlom. Evan N.; Dorey. David R.; Sheehan. Matthew 1 Subject: Date: RE: eth ics agreeme nt and call Thursday, January 12, 2017 2:54 :15 PM great, thanks From: Wa lter M . Shaub [mailto:wmshaub@oge.gov] Sent: Thur sday , Januaiy 12, 2017 2 :50 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W.; Dire ctor of OGE; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz ; 'David Maggi'; Deborah J. B01io t; 'wjacob i@doc.gov'; 'DJacob@doc.gov'; 'gWilliam s@doc.gov'; 'A WaiTen@doc.gov'; David J. Apol Cc: 'Wilbur Ross'; 'Earl Comstock'; Culvahouse Jr., Ali hur B .; Schlom, Evan N .; Dorey, David R.; Sheehan, Matthew J. 9 page attachment withheld in lu ll. (b)(3) (4), (5) (6) Subject: RE : ethics agreement and call Sony , I forgot to add the attachment. Re-sending with the attachmen t: From: Wa lter M . Shaub Sent: Thur sday , Januaiy 12, 2017 2:49 PM To: 'Kassinger, Theodore W .'; Director of OGE ; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; David Maggi; Deborah J. B01i ot; 'wja cobi@doc.gov'; 'DJacob@doc.gov'; 'gWilliams@doc.gov'; 'AWaITen@doc.gov'; David J. Apol Cc: Wilbur Ross; Earl Comstock ; Culvahouse Jr., Alihur B.; Schlom, Evan N .; Dorey, David R.; Sheehan, Matthew J. Subject: RE : ethics agreemen t and call Here 's a new version . A few highlights : We'v e taken your lists and droppe d them into this vers ion . Rest of chain partially released above OGE-17-0005-E-000017 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Kassinger, Theodore W. Keith Labedz; Schlom, Evan N.; "Maggi, David (Federal)" Dorey, David R.; "Jacobi, Will (Federal)"; "Williams, Gaye (Federal)"; "Warren, Arthur (Federal)"; "Jacob, Dana (Federal)"; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 Thursday, January 12, 2017 9:36:39 AM Thanks, Keith. From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov] Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2017 9:26 AM To: Schlom, Evan N.; Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: [WARNING : MESSAGE ENCRYPTED]RE: Revised WLR 278 3 page attachment withheld in full - (b)(3), (5), (6) Hello, Attached are my notes on the most recent version of the draft. Thank you. Keith From: Schlom, Evan N. [mailto:eschlom@omm.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 6:04 PM To: Keith Labedz; Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 Keith, - I have just edited the following items on the form to reflect a slight change in structure. There (b)(3), (6) is no change to any of the underlying holdings of the Part 2: 10.15, 10.16, 11.1, 14.5, 19.1 Part 3: 23, 24 I apologize for any confusion. Thanks, Evan From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov] Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 2:10 PM To: Schlom, Evan N.; Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 OGE-17-0005-E-000018 Thank you. From: Schlom, Evan N. [mailto:eschlom@omm.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 2:00 PM To: Keith Labedz; Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 . (b)(3), (6) From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov] Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 1:54 PM To: Schlom, Evan N.; Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 Can itemize those four - (b)(3), (6) From: Schlom, Evan N. [mailto:eschlom@omm.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 1:51 PM To: Keith Labedz; Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 Keith, - All of our changes have been completed, so please go ahead and review. Most are immaterial (b)(3), (6) (like fixing typos and descriptions). We also determined that four of the listed in Part 6 (b)(3), (6) (b)(3), (6) were in fact so . Evan - From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov] Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 11:26 AM To: Schlom, Evan N.; Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 Hello, Thank you for your response. It appears that other changes have been made to the draft as OGE-17-0005-E-000019 well. Can you let us know once all the changes have been complet ed? We will then look again and follow-up with any questions on the changes/revised draft . Keith From: Schlom, Evan N .[ mailto:eschlom@omm. com] Sent: We dnesday, Januru.y 11, 2017 10:59 AM To: Keith Labedz; Kassinger, The odore W .; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey , David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'William s, Gaye (Federal)' ; 'Wm.Ten, Aithur (Federal)'; 'Jacob , Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: [GRA YMAIL ] RE: Revised WL R 278 Keith, so we have in Pru.t 6. We'v e detennine d that Mr. Ross is a ' removed that position from Pru.t 1 an Thanks , Evan From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@o ge.gov] Sent: Tuesday , Janua1y 10, 2017 6:04 PM To: Schlom, Evan N .; Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Ma ggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)' ; 'William s, Gaye (Federa l)'; 'Wm.Ten, Aithur (Federal)' ; 'Jacob, Dana (Fed eral)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: [WARNING : ME SSAGE ENC RYPTED ]RE : Revised WLR 278 ttachme nt o 1 page with held ,n fu ll (b)(3) (5). (6) Hell o, I have attached a foll ow-up question to the responses. Thank you . Keith From: Schlom, Evan N . [mailto:eschlom@omm .com] Sent: Tuesday , Janua1y 10, 2017 3:23 PM To: Keith Labedz ; Kassinger, Theodore W .; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey , David R. ; 'Jacobi, Will (Federa l)'; 'William s, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Wm.Ten , Ait hur (Federal)' ; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)' ; Deborah J. B01t ot; Heather A. Jones Subject: [GRAYMAIL ] [WARNING: ME SSAGEEN CRYPTE Attachment 5 pages with held ,n full o (b)(3) (4) (5) (6) Keith, Our responses to your comm ents are in the attached document, highlighted in yellow. Thanks , Evan From: Keith Labe dz [mailto:klabedz@o ge.gov] OGE-17-0005-E-000020 Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 12:30 AM To: Schlom, Evan N.; Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: [WARNING : MESSAGE ENCRYPTED]RE: Revised WLR 278 Attachment - 4 pages withheld in full - (b)(3), (5), (6) Hello, Attached are my comments on draft 4 (as it appeared at 5:35 pm on 1/9). Thank you. Keith From: Schlom, Evan N. [mailto:eschlom@omm.com] Sent: Monday, January 09, 2017 2:47 PM To: Keith Labedz; Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: [GRAYMAIL] [WARNING : MESSAGE ENCRYPTED]RE: Revised WLR 278 Attachment - 10 pages withheld in full - (b) (3), (4), (5), (6) Keith, We have revised our SF 278 online in response to your notes and email comments. Attached is Word document containing the written responses and confirmations you asked for, highlighted in yellow. Thanks, Evan From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov] Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2017 10:25 PM To: Schlom, Evan N.; Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 Please see my responses in red below. Thank you. Keith From: Schlom, Evan N. [mailto:eschlom@omm.com] Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2017 9:36 PM To: Keith Labedz; Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 Keith, OGE-17-0005-E-000021 (b) (3) , (5) , (6 ) I t . Given t 1s m 01m aflon I o ease et us ow (b )(5) (b)(3) . (6) (b)( 3) , (6) Fm1he1more, here are two responses to your notes to Part 6 (our responses in red): ( b)(3) (6 ) o { b)( 3) . (6) I am assumin g that the lacement is con ect iven that the interests have not moved in draft 3 (i.e., ' ). ~ easec an _ _Ok. (b)( 3) , 16) Does t 1s mean t at 63 (b)( 5) i T 1s 1s a so t e case or (b)( 3) , (6) (b )( 3), (6) Evan From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov ] Sent: Saturday , Januaiy 07, 20 17 4 :08 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Magg i, David (Federal)' Cc: Schlom , Evan N .; Dorey, David R. ; 'Jacob i, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams , Gaye (Federal)' ; 'Wan en, Ali hur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dan a (Federa l)'; Deborah J. B01io t; Heather A. Jones Subject: [WARNIN G : ME SSAGE ENC RYPTED ]RE : Revised WLR 278 Attachment 9 pages withheld in fu ll. (b )(3) (5) (6) Hell o, Attached are my technical notes on draft 3, includin g a few follow-up qu estions based on the OGE-17-0005-E-000022 respo nses to my please -confam questio ns . These notes reflect the report as saved at approxi mately 10:00 am this mornin g. Th ank you . Keith From: Keit h Labedz Sent: Saturday , Janmuy 07, 20 17 10 :16 AM To: 'Kass inger, Theodo re W.' ; Magg i, David (Federal) Cc: Sch lom , Eva n N.; Dorey , David R. ; Jacobi, Will (Fede ra l); William s, Gaye (Federal) ; Wan en, Ali hur (Fede ra l); Jacob, Dan a (Federa l); Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: RE : Revised WLR 278 Hello, I am cont inu ing my review (includ ing of the chan ges made yes terday evenin g) . It does appea r that I will still have a num ber of questio ns for round 3 (incl uding a num ber of clea n-up items on the posi tions that have been pending since roun d 1) . I do not think all items wi ll be reso lved Monday from a techni cal perspective . In auditio n, et 1cs agreements typ 1ca y treat t e 1 er 's agreem ents an ange m ents, pa1i1cu arly exit an angements from fams , an d the details on many an angem ents have just been added in roun d 3. I am copy ing Deborah Bo11ot, Chi ef of the Pr esidentia l No min ations Bran ch, and Heather Jones, Senior Counsel for Finan cial Disclosure , as they will be involved in the ultim ate review and pr eclearance of the repo1t an d ethics agree ment. I think they wo uld need to participate in any disc ussion from OGE ' s perspec tive on the next draft ethics agree ment. Th ank you . Keith From: Kass inger, Theodo re W.[ mailto:tka ss ing er@omm.com ] Sent: Friday , Jan uaiy 06, 2017 10: 18 PM To: Magg i, David (Federal) Cc: Keith Labedz; Schl om, Ev an N .; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi , Wi ll (Federa l); Williams, Gaye (Fede ral); Wane n, Alt hur (Federa l); Jacob , Dana (Federal) Subject: [GRA YMAIL] Re: Revised WL R 278 Th anks , David. (b)(5) . (6) (b)(5) . (6) llim (b)(3) , (5) , (6) l (b)(5) , (6) OGE-17-0005-E-000023 (b)(5) (6) We cann ot wait until Monday to discuss these issues. Unless othe1w ise directed, we are instrncted to do whatever we can to complet e the pape1wo rk on Monday. I will be speaking with Mr. Ross tomoITow afternoon at 2pm , and if there are specific issues that I need to address w ith him , then I would appreciate knowing them ahead of that discussion. David, I will call you tomoITow mornin g. If it would be better to have a j oint call, then I am available anytime. Ted From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz @oge.gov ] OGE-17-0005-E-000024 Sent: Friday , Janua1y 06, 2017 7:34 PM To: 'Schlom, Evan N.' ; Kas singer, Theodore W. ; Maggi, David (Federal) ; Jaco bi, Will (Fed eral) ; Williams, Gaye (Federa l) Cc: Dorey , David R. Subject: RE : Revised WLR 278 Thank you . I will review and incmporate any clarifying question s that I might have into the round 3 commen ts. Keith From: Schlom , Evan N .[ mailto:esch lom@omm.com ] Sent: Friday , Januaiy 06, 2017 7: 17 PM To: Keith Labedz ; Kassinge r, Theodore W .; David Maggi ; 'wjacobi@doc.gov '; gwilliam s@doc .gov Cc: Dorey , David R. Subject: [WARNING : MESSAGE ENCRYPTED ]RE : Revised WLR 278 2 Attac hments o 26 pages with held ,n full (b)(3) (4) (5) (6) Keith, Per your reque st, please see our responses to the "please confum " questions in the attached documents. Our respo nses are in red type next to the items containin g "please confnm " questions. Also, you will see that the cross-references in the endn otes on the updated fo1m are blank . This is in case we have to move things ai.ound before the fonn is finalize d, since any cross-refe rences would not automatically update . Once we have the final f01m set, we will popula te the endnotes with the appropri ate crossreferenc es. Thanks , Evan From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov ] Sent: Friday , Januaiy 06, 2017 6:43 PM To: Kassinger , Theodore W.; Schlom, Evan N .; David Maggi ; 'wj acobi@doc.gov '; gwilliams@doc .gov Cc: Dorey , David R.; Schlom, Evan N . Subject: RE : Revised WLR 278 Passing along another item ahead of round 3 notes in the interests of time: Please (b)(3) (6) break out the holdings of the at line 17.4. Or is this item in OGE-17-0005-E-000025 Pait 2 an enor? There is a different (b)( 3) (6) in Pait 6. Thank you . Keith From: Kassinger, Theodore W.[ mailto:tka ssinger@omm.com ] Sent: Friday , Januaiy 06, 2017 6: 15 PM To: Keith Labedz ; Schlom, Evan N. ; David Maggi ; 'wjacobi@doc .gov'; gwilliams@doc .gov Cc: Dorey , David R.; Schlom, Evan N . Subject: RE : Revised WLR 278 thanks , we 'll address these. From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov ] Sent: Friday , Januaiy 06, 2017 5:58 PM To: Kas singer, Theodore W.; Schlom, Evan N .; David Maggi ; 'wj acobi@doc.gov ': gwilliams@doc .gov Cc: Dorey , David R. ; Schlom, Evan N . Subject: RE : Revised WLR 278 Thank you . One area that I have noted in my preliminaiy review of this round is th . . blank fi Ids for Part 3 and Pait 4 . I also see that there is athat are new to Patt 2 in this draft which would ~ be . I will docume nt in m now that a Keith From: Kassinger, Theodore W.[ mailto:tka ssinger@omm.com ] Sent: Friday , Janua1y 06, 2017 5:39 PM To: Keith Labedz ; Schlom, Evan N. ; David Maggi ; 'wjacobi@doc .gov'; gwilliam s@doc .gov Cc: Dorey , David R.; Schlom, Evan N . Subject: RE : Revised WLR 278 Hi, Keith, We will send you a copy of your note s with responses to each item. The team is doing another cross-check, but I believe we' ll be able to say that all "please OGE-17-0005-E-000026 confirm" questions have been addressed, and that all, or almost all, other comments/questions have been addressed. Thanks, Ted From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov] Sent: Friday, January 06, 2017 4:28 PM To: Schlom, Evan N.; David Maggi; 'wjacobi@doc.gov'; gwilliams@doc.gov Cc: Kassinger, Theodore W. Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 Hello, Does this new draft answer all of the outstanding questions from the two rounds of written comments or are there items outstanding? In addition, the original round of comments included a number of "please-confirm" questions. I will need a response to those items as a precondition for completing my review, so I want to make sure we do not lose sight of them. Thank you. Keith Keith Labedz Senior Program Analyst Presidential Nominations Branch U.S. Office of Government Ethics Telephone: (202) 482-9218 From: Schlom, Evan N. [mailto:eschlom@omm.com] Sent: Friday, January 06, 2017 3:30 PM To: David Maggi; Keith Labedz; 'wjacobi@doc.gov'; gwilliams@doc.gov Cc: Kassinger, Theodore W. Subject: Revised WLR 278 Hello all, We have made a number of changes to the 278 in response to our conversations with you and your comments on the previous draft, so please go ahead and review the current update. Thanks, Evan O'Melveny OGE-17-0005-E-000027 Evan N. Schlom eschlom@omm.com O: +1-202-383-5512 O'Melveny & Myers LLP 1625 Eye Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Bio This message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm of O'Melveny & Myers LLP that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute, or use this information. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. 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If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-E-000031 From: To: Subject: Date: Keith Labedz "Schlom, Evan N." RE: Revised WLR 278 Thursday, January 12, 2017 1:54:17 PM I have time now. Alternatively, we can schedule a time for 2:15. 202-482-9218 Keith From: Schlom, Evan N. [mailto:eschlom@omm.com] Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2017 1:47 PM To: Keith Labedz Subject: [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 Keith, Please let me know if you have a few minutes to discuss on the phone a few clarification questions I have about your comments. Thanks very much. Evan From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov] Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2017 9:26 AM To: Schlom, Evan N.; Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones 3 page attachment withheld in full - (b)(3), (5), Subject: [WARNING : MESSAGE ENCRYPTED]RE: Revised WLR 278 (6) Hello, Attached are my notes on the most recent version of the draft. Thank you. Keith Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000032 From: To: Cc: Schlom, Evan N. Keith Labedz; Kassinger, Theodore W.; "Maggi, David (Federal)" Dorey, David R.; "Jacobi, Will (Federal)"; "Williams, Gaye (Federal)"; "Warren, Arthur (Federal)"; "Jacob, Dana (Federal)"; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 Friday, January 13, 2017 9:17:58 AM Subject: Date: Keith, (b)(3), I've added the (6) position to Part 1 (line 68). - Regarding the discrepancies, if you could please call me at your convenience, I'd appreciate it. (b) (6) I have a few questions as to what specifically you're looking at. My direct line is . - Thanks, Evan From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov] Sent: Friday, January 13, 2017 9:09 AM To: Schlom, Evan N.; Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 (b)(3), Also -- An email last night on the ethics agreement indicated that a position with (6) being added. I do not see that position. Thank you. was From: Keith Labedz Sent: Friday, January 13, 2017 8:41 AM To: 'Schlom, Evan N.'; Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 Hello, Does this draft address the Part 1 / Part 3 discrepancies identified by Commerce? Thank you. Keith From: Schlom, Evan N. [mailto:eschlom@omm.com] Sent: Friday, January 13, 2017 1:05 AM To: Keith Labedz; Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: [GRAYMAIL] [WARNING : MESSAGE ENCRYPTED]RE: Revised WLR 278 OGE-17-0005-E-000033 3 page attachme nt wrthheld ,n full . (b)(3) (4) (5) (6) Keith, Attached are responses to your comme nts. There are four unanswered comments , all relating to value /income. We are trackin g those answers down . I wanted to note three changes we made to the f01m since the last draft: . 10.6.1.2 ; 10.16.1 We learned of a . 10.13 -- We were able to asce1tain the_ , so we added that to the f01m. This~ for (b)(3) (6) Evan From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov ] Sent: Thursday , Januaiy 12, 2017 9:26 AM To: Schlom, Evan N. ; Kassinge r, Theodore W .; 'Maggi , David (Federa l)' Cc: Dorey , David R. ; 'Jacobi , Will (Federa l)' ; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'WaiTen, Althur (Federal)' ; 'Jacob , Dana (Federal)' ; Deborah J. B01tot; Heather A. Jones Subject: [WARNING : MESSAGE ENCRYPTED ]RE : Revised WLR 278 Hell o, 3 page attachme nt withheld ,n fu ll - (b)(3) , (5) , (6) Attached are my notes on the most recent version of the draft . Thank you . Keith Rest of ema il chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000034 From: Subject: Schlom. Evan N. Keith Labedz; Kassinger. Theodore W. ; "Maggi. David {Federal)" Dorey. David R.; "Jacobi. Will {Federal)" ; "Williams. Gaye {Federal)" ; "Warren. Arthur {Federal}" ; "Jacob. Dana {Federal)" ; Deborah J. Bertot ; Heather A. Jones [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 Date: Friday, January 13, 2017 3:19:17 PM To: Cc: Thanks ve1y much , Keith. I was just now reviewing the endn otes on the fon n, so I will inc01porate these comme nts before sendin g back to you . From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz @oge.gov] Sent: Friday , Januaiy 13, 2017 3: 16 PM To: Schlom, Evan N. ; Kassinger , Theodore W.; 'Maggi , David (Federa l)' Cc: Dorey , David R.; 'Jacobi , Will (Federa l)' ; 'Williains , Gaye (Federal)'; 'WaiTen, Althur (Federal)' ; 'Jacob , Dana (Federa l)' ; Deborah J. Bo1tot; Heather A. Jones 2 page attachmen t with held 1n lu ll o (b)(3) Subject: [WARNIN G : MESSAGE ENCRYPTED ]RE : Revised WLR 278 (5) , (6 ) Hello, I know that some value/income responses are pending as ai.e potentially some updates to Pait 1/3 and assets that are no longer held . However, given the interest in moving forward as quickly as pos sible, I am providing the attached comme nts on the version of the report expo1ted at approx imately 9 :00 this morning. Most of the questions are related to the consistency between Pait 2 entries and endnote s. If the line numbering of Pait 2 entries will chan ge, you may wish to hold on responding /addressing until the strncture is finalized . However , we will need to have all the endnotes settled before I move the report fo1ward for preclearance review here at OGE. Thank you . Keith From: Schlom, Evan N .[ mailto:eschlom@omm.com ] Sent: Friday , Januaiy 13, 2017 1:05 AM To: Keith Labedz ; Kassinger , Theodore W.; 'Maggi , David (Federa l)' Cc: Dorey , David R.; 'Jacobi , Will (Federa l)'; 'Williains , Gaye (Federal)'; 'WaiTen, Aithur (Federal)' ; 'Jacob , Dana (Federa l)' ; Deborah J. Bortot ; Heather A. Jones Subject: [GRA YMAIL] [WARNING: MESSAGE ENCRYPTED]RE: Revised WLR 278 3 page attac hment with held 1n full (b)(3), (4) (5 ) (6) Keith, Attached are responses to your conun ents. There are four unanswered comments , all relating to value /income. We ai.e tracking those answers down. I wanted to note three change s we made to the fonn since the last draft: Rest of ema il cha in partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000035 Referral to DOC From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 10:35 AM To: Maggi, David (Federal) Cc: Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 David, Do these documents need to go through this portal? It seems odd to have OMM and OGE sending documents back and forth via email and your comments through a separate portal (i.e., it is the same information). Anything you send through this portal, I will need to export and transfer for the Director's review, which is going to slow things down, especially if my review for the day ends OGE-17-0005-E-000036 before he starts his review. Thanks. Referral to DOC Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 9:32 AM To: 'Schlom, Evan N.' ; Kassinger, Theodore W. ; Maggi, David (Federal) Cc: Dorey, David R. ; Jacobi, Will (Federal) ; Williams, Gaye (Federal) ; Warren, Arthur (Federal) ; Jacob, Dana (Federal) ; Deborah J. Bortot ; Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 Hello, I will continue reviewing the report today, but I wanted to pass along the following from my check of Part 1 v. Part 3: . Part 3, line 13 mentions a does not appear in Part 1. (b)(3), (6) . Part 3, line 17 mentions a (b)(3), (6) position with (b)(3), (6) position with (b)(3), (6) . This position . This OGE-17-0005-E-000037 position does not app ear in Part 1. o. (b)(3) (6) (b)(3) (6) (b)(3) (6) (b)(3) (6) o Part 3, line 18 menti ons a position with This position does not appe ar in Pait 1. o Part 3, lin e 19 menti ons a position with This position does not appe ar in Prut 1. (b)(3) (6) o Prut 3, line 2 1 menti ons a This osition does not a pos ition with ear in Pait 1. N ote, though, that Prut If ther e is a position, wo uld it be (b)(3) (6) (b)(3) , (6) (b)(3) (6) (b)(3) (6) o Prut 3, line 22 menti ons a position with Thi s pos ition does not app eru. in Prut 1. o Part 3, line 29 menti ons a position with Thi s position do es not app eru. in Prut 1. Thank you. Keith From : Schlom, Evan N. [mailto:e schlom@omrn.com ] Sent: Friday , Januruy 13, 2017 5:07 PM To : Keith Labedz ; Kassing er, TI1eodore W.; 'Maggi , David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey , David R ; 'Jacobi , Will (Federal)' ; 'Williams , Gaye (Federal)' ; 'Warren, Althm- (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)' ; Deborah l Bo1tot; Heather A. Jones Subject : [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR278 Yes, they have . From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov ] Sent: Friday , Januruy 13, 2017 4 :32 PM To: Schlom , Evan N .; Kass inger, The odo re W. ; 'Ma ggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R. ; 'Jacobi, Will (Federa l)'; 'William s, Gaye (Federa l)'; 'Wan en, Ali hur (Federal)' ; 'Jacob , Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J . Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: RE : Revised WLR 278 Have all the Prut 1 v. Prut 3 issues rai sed by Comm erce (in relation to th e ethics agreement) been checked and addr essed? From: Schlom, Evan N . [mailto:esch lom@omm.com ] Sent: Friday , Januruy 13, 2017 4 :30 PM To: Keith Labedz; Kassinger, Theodo re W .; 'Magg i, David (Federa l)' Cc: Dorey, David R. ; 'Jacobi, Will (Federa l)'; 'William s, Gaye (Federa l)'; 'Wan en, Ali hur (Federal)' ; 'Jacob , Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J . Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: [GRA YMAIL ] RE: Revised WL R 278 Keith, I have address ed your comm ents, inclu ding those relatino to endn otes. We detem1ined that the "mi ssin " values and incomes from the revious draft . I you ave any quest10ns, p ease Thanks , Evan From: Keith L abedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov ] S t F .d J 13 2017 3 16 PM Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000038 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Kassinger, Theodore W. Maggi, David (Federal); Keith Labedz; Schlom, Evan N. Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 Saturday, January 14, 2017 11:01:32 AM Thanks, David. We will respond to comments soon. Referral to DOC OGE-17-0005-E-000039 OGE-17-0005-E-00004O From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov ] Sent: Saturday , Januaiy 14, 20 17 9:32 AM To: 'Schlom, Evan N.' ; Kassinger , Th eodore W. ; Maggi, David (Fede ral) Cc: Dorey , David R. ; Jacobi , Wi ll (Federa l) ; Wi lliam s, Gaye (Fed eral) < gWilliams@doc.gov >; WaITen, Art hur (Fe deral ) ; Jacob, Dan a (Fede ral) ; Deborah J. B01tot ; Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 Hell o, I will continue reviewing the rep01t today , but I wanted to pass along the following from my check of Pait 1 v. Pait 3: . Pait 3, line 13 mentions a not appear in Part 1. (b)(3) (6) position with (b)(3) (6) . Pait 3, line 17 mentions a position do es not app eai. in Part 1. position wit (b)(3) (6) . Part 3, line 18 mentions a This position does not appear o ill (b)(3) (6) (b)(3) (6) position wit h . This (b)(3) (6) Pait 1. (b)(3) (6) . Pait 3, line 19 menti ons a This position does not appear position with ill (b)(3) (6) Pait 1. (b)(3) (6) . Pait 3, line 21 mentions aositio n does not a eai. in ~ position with ough , that Pait . If ther e is a position , wou ld it b (b)(3) (6) . Part 3, line 22 mentions a This position does not appear This positio n does ill . This (b)(3) (6) (b)(3) (6) position with (b)(3) (6) Pait 1. OGE-17-0005-E-000041 (b)(3), (6) . Part 3, line 29 mentions a This position does not appear in Part 1. position with (b)(3), (6) Thank you. Keith Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000042 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Kassinger, Theodore W. Keith Labedz; Schlom, Evan N.; "Maggi, David (Federal)" Dorey, David R.; "Jacobi, Will (Federal)"; "Williams, Gaye (Federal)"; "Warren, Arthur (Federal)"; "Jacob, Dana (Federal)"; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 Saturday, January 14, 2017 12:49:53 PM will do From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 12:49 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W.; Schlom, Evan N.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 I would go ahead and circulate the revised document. I anticipate my draft 7 comments will be resolved shortly so that we will all be on the same versions of the report and ethics agreement. Thank you. From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 12:13 PM To: Keith Labedz; Schlom, Evan N.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 thanks very much. We are addressing David Maggi's comments in a new draft EA. Should we await any comments that you will have on the EA before circulating the revised document, or would you prefer to work from it? It should be ready shortly. From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 12:08 PM To: Schlom, Evan N.; Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur 2 page attachment withheld in full - (b)(3), (5), (6) (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: [WARNING : MESSAGE ENCRYPTED]RE: Revised WLR 278 Attached are my notes on the most recent draft. In the interests of time, I made technical corrections myself (as itemized in the document). I still need to compare against the revised ethics agreement; however, I wanted to send along the two pending value questions so we keep moving. Thank you. From: Schlom, Evan N. [mailto:eschlom@omm.com] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 10:34 AM To: Keith Labedz; Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' OGE-17-0005-E-000043 Cc: Dorey , David R. ; 'Jacobi , Will (Federa l)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Wm.Ten , Althur (Federal)' ; 'Jacob , Dana (Fed eral)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: [GRA YMAIL ] RE: Revised WLR 278 It has been added to Prut 1. Thanks . From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov ] Sent: Saturday , Januru.y 14, 20 17 10:30 AM To: Schlom, Evan N.; Kassinge r, Theodore W .; 'Maggi , David (Federa l)' Cc: Dorey , David R.; 'Jacobi , Will (Federa l)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Fed eral)'; 'Wm.Ten , Althur (Federal)' ; 'Jacob , Dana (Federa l)'; Deb orah J. Bo1tot; Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 Ok. Regardin g (b)(3) (6) should there also be a position added to Patt 1? Thank you . From: Schlom , Evan N .[ mailto:eschlom@omm.com ] Sent: Saturday , Januru.y 14, 20 17 10:08 AM To: Keith Labedz; Kassinge r, Theodore W .; 'Maggi , David (Federa l)' Cc: Dorey , David R.; 'Jacobi , Will (Federa l)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Fed eral)'; 'Wm.Ten , Althur (Federal)' ; 'Jacob , Dana (Federa l)'; Deb orah J. Bo1tot; Heather A. Jones Subject: [GRA YMAIL ] RE: Revised WLR 278 Keith, I have made the following chan ges: . Prut 3, line 13 mentions anot appear in Prut 1. Added~ . Prut 3, line 17 mentions aposition does not apperu..in ~ru.t . Prut 3, line 18 mentions a-position This position does not appe~ted o position with o Part 1 (b)(3) (6) This position does position with3 line 17 (n~ This with' Prut 3 line 18 (b)(3) (6) . Part 3, line 19 mentions a position with ' This position does not appear m Patt 1. Edited Prut 3 me 19 (b)(3) (6) . Prut 3, line 21 mentions aposition with ositio n does not a eru..in ~ ough, that Prut If there is a position , wou ld it b me 21 (now Prut 3 line 20) This (b)(3) (6) (b)(3) (6) . Prut 3, line 22 mentions aThis position does not appe~Pru. position with t 3 line 22 now Part 3 . Part 3, line 29 mentions aThis position does not appe~ position with the position to Part 1. (b)(3) (6) From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov ] OGE-17-0005-E-000044 Sent: Saturday , Januaiy 14, 2017 9:32 AM To: Schlom, Evan N.; Kassinger, Theodore W .; 'Maggi , David (Federal) ' Cc: Dorey , David R. ; 'Jacobi , Will (Federal) '; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal )'; 'WaiTen, Althur (Federal)' ; 'Jaco b, Dana (Federal) '; Deb orah J. Bortot ; Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 Hell o, I will continue reviewing the repoit today, but I wanted to pass along the following from my check of Pait 1 v . Pait 3: . Pait 3, line 13 mentions a not appeai. in Part 1. (b)(3) (6) (b)(3) (6) . Part 3, line 17 mentions a position does not appeai. in Pait 1. (b)(3) (6) . Pait 3, line 18 menti ons a This position does not appear m Pait 1. o- (b)(3) (6) position with (b)(3) (6) position with position with . Pait 3, line 19 mentions a position with This position does not appear m Part 1. . This position does (b)(3) (6) . This (b)(3) (6) (b)(3) (6) (b)(3) (6) . Pait 3, line 2 1 mentions aposition with osition does not a eai. in ~ ough , that Part If there is a position , wou ld it b (b)(3) (6) (b)(3) (6) position with (b)(3) (6) (b)(3) (6) position with (b)(3) (6) . Pait 3, line 22 menti ons a This position does not appear m Pait 1. . Pait 3, line 29 mentions a This position does not appear m Part 1. This (b)(3) (6) Thank you . Keith Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000045 Fro m : Keith Labedz Heather A. Jones; Director of OGE RE: RevisedWLR 278 Saturday, January 14, 2017 2:18:30 PM To: Subject: Date: (b) (3) (5) (6 ) From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Saturday, January14, 2017 2:17 PM To: Keith Labedz;Director of OGE Subject : Re: RevisedWLR278 Please see below Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone o n the Ver izon Wireless 4G LTE net wor k. From: Keith Labedz Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 2:10 PM To: Heat her A. Jones Subject : FW: Revised WLR 278 Still looking but.. (b )(3) (5 ) (6) ------ From: Kassinger, TheodoreW. [mailto :tkass jnger@omm .com] Sent : Saturday, January14, 2017 1:35 PM To: Keith Labedz;Schlom, EvanN.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams,Gaye(Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana(Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones 2 9-page attac hments wtthheld ,n full (b) (3) Subject : [GRAYMAI L] RE: Revised WLR278 Attached , along with compar ison showing chan ges from prior draft. In response to Dav id's comme nt on section 2, we -- (4) . (5) (6) . added a footnote explanation . deleted the list of (b)(3) (6) (b)(3) , (6) . This list was created before ' ' t . on section 6, we moved the ' confus ion. This is similar to th . Only (b)(3) (6) I I o o o (b) (3) . (4), (5) , (6) solut ion . Mr. Ross has ' , which are captured on the 278 under the . needs to be on Exhib it A. The other - OGE-17-0005-E-000046 - (b)(3), (6) (b)(3), (4), (6) . The other comments are also addressed. Ted From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 12:49 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W.; Schlom, Evan N.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 I would go ahead and circulate the revised document. I anticipate my draft 7 comments will be resolved shortly so that we will all be on the same versions of the report and ethics agreement. Thank you Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000047 From: Subject: Schlom. Evan N. Keith Labedz; Kassinger. Theodore W. ; "Maggi. David {Federal)" Dorey. David R.; "Jacobi. Will {Federal)" ; "Williams. Gaye {Federal)" ; "Warren. Arthur {Federal}" ; "Jacob. Dana {Federal)" ; Deborah J. Bertot ; Heather A. Jones [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 Date: Saturday, January 14, 2017 2:27:57 PM To: Cc: Keith, I have made the applicable changes to 10.15/ 11.1 and 10.16/24. 1. Thanks , Evan From: Keith Labedz [mailto :klabedz @oge.gov] Sent: Saturday , Janmuy 14, 20 17 12:48 PM To: Schlom, Evan N. ; Kassinge r, Theodore W.; 'Maggi , David (Federa l)' Cc: Dorey , David R.; 'Jacobi , Will (Federa l)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Wane n, Aithur (Federal)'; 'Jacob , Dana (Federa l)' ; Deb orah J. Bo1tot; Heather A. Jones Subject: RE : Revised WLR 278 Y ou need not attribute between the two but the figure should be the combined amount without doub le-count ing. So, if the combined value of 10.15 and 11.1 is X and the combin ed income is Y, then you can repo1t X and Y as the value/income at 10.15 or 11.1, leaving the value /income fields for the other entiy blank. Let's say you pick 10.15, so Xis recorded as the value and Y is recorded as the income. Then, the endn ote for 10.15 wou ld say that the value/income reflect the combined income for 10.15 and 11.1. Ently 11.1 wou ld have blank value/income fields and an endnote indicat ing that its value /income is reflec ted in 10.15. From: Schlom, Evan N .[ mailto:eschlom@omm.com ] Sent: Saturday , Janua1y 14, 20 17 12:17 PM To: Keith Labedz ; Kassinge r, Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey , David R. ; 'Jacobi , Will (Federa l)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'WaiTen, Althur (Federal)' ; 'Jacob , Dana (Fed eral)'; Deborah J. Bo1tot; Heather A. Jones Subject: [GRA YMAIL ] RE: Revised WLR 278 Thanks Keith. I think there's some confusion about how bes t to represent the values and incomes . Fmthe values and incomes shown in 10 .15 and 11.1 Please let me know the best way to show this on the rep01t and I will mak e the appropri ate change . OGE-17-0005-E-000048 Thanks, Evan From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 12:08 PM To: Schlom, Evan N.; Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur 2 page attachment withheld in full - (b) (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones (3), (5), (6) Subject: [WARNING : MESSAGE ENCRYPTED]RE: Revised WLR 278 Attached are my notes on the most recent draft. In the interests of time, I made technical corrections myself (as itemized in the document). I still need to compare against the revised ethics agreement; however, I wanted to send along the two pending value questions so we keep moving. Thank you. Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000049 From: To: Kassinger. Theodore W. Maggi. David {Federal) ; Keith labeclz Subject: Schlom. Evan N.; Dorey. David R.; Jacobi. Will {Federal} ; Williams. Gaye {Federal) ; Warren. Arthur {Federal) ; Jacob. Dana {Federal) ; Deborah J. Bortot ; Heather A. Jones [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 Date: Saturday, January 14, 2017 2:59 :54 PM Cc: Co1Tect, thanks Keith. I also have two other confon ning changes along the same line. I will circulate an update in a moment. On Jan 14, 20 17, at 2:28 PM, Keith Labedz wrote: I also have a question about dropping the list in Section 2. I have been mostly focused on the report itself so far (therefore, I may be missing something) but does the section 2 90-day divestiture requirement apply to each pt~listed from which the filer is resigning? It seems some oft hebein retained. On Jan 14, 20 17, at 1:35 PM, Kassinger, Theodore W. wrote: 9-page attachments withhe ld ,n fu ll (b)(3) (4) (5) (6) OGE-17-0005-E-000050 Attached , along with comparison showing chan ges from prior draft. In response to David's comm ent on section 2, we -. added a footno te explanation . deleted the list of _ was defi~n ~ is com rehensive . A o (b)(3), (6) .o o o _This list was created befo re sentence of sectio n 2 . That . . .. o (b)( 3), (6) I I o. o o (b)( 3), (6) o The other comm ents are also addressed. Ted From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov ] Sent: Saturday , Janmuy 14, 20 17 12:49 PM To: Kass inger, Theodore W.; Schlom , Evan N .; 'Maggi , David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey , David R. ; 'Jacobi , Will (Federa l)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)' ; 'Wan en, Ali hur (Federal)' ; 'Jacob , Dana (Federa l)'; Deborah J. Bo1iot; Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 I would go ahead and circulate the revised docum ent. I anticipate my draft 7 comments will be reso lved sho1i ly so that we will all be on the same versions of the repo1i and ethics agreement. Rest of email chain pa rtJally disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000051 From: To: Subject: Date: Heather A. Jones Keith Labedz RE: Revised WLR 278 Saturday, January 14, 2017 3:40:18 PM I have a few edits to the EA I'm working on. From: Keith Labedz Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 3:39 PM To: Heather A. Jones Subject: FW: Revised WLR 278 Also, draft 8 of the report seems to be ready. At this point, I'm not planning another review apart from a check against the (semi)final version of the ethics agreement. From: Keith Labedz Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 3:20 PM To: Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 Take a look at the document labeled "KSL edit..." Not sure if I am on the wrong track or not but this seems clearer (to me). From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 3:08 PM To: Keith Labedz Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 I agree. We will have to see what Walt says From: Keith Labedz Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 2:11 PM To: Heather A. Jones (b)(3), (5), (6) From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 1:35 PM To: Keith Labedz; Schlom, Evan N.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Dorey, David R.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 Attached, along with comparison showing changes from prior draft. In response to David's comment on section 2, we -- 2 9-page attachments withheld in full - (b) (3), (4), (5), (6) . added a footnote explanation Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000052 From: To: Subject: Date: Heather A. Jones Director of OGE FW: Revised WLR 278 Saturday, January 14, 2017 5:26:46 PM Referral to DOC On Jan 14, 2017, at 4:47 PM, Kassinger, Theodore W. wrote: Attached is an updated draft to address comments of David and Keith. Also attached is a comparison showing changes to the last draft. 2 9-page attachments withheld in full - (b)(3), (4), (5), (6) On questions raised and changes: . Section 2 - o New wording to clarify that the (b) (5), (b) (6) - would apply to (b)(3), (6) entities on Attachment A, except for the retained interests permitted under Section 9. o Delete last sentence. With the comprehensive definition of (b)(3), (6) that starts the section, there is no apparent purpose for listing the specific (b)(3), (6) entities in Parts 1 and 2 of the 278. To the contrary, it seems rife with the potential for being misleading and perhaps, despite multiple pair of eyes reviewing the list, not concordant. Section 2 is unambiguously comprehensive: Mr. Ross (b)(3), (5), (6) o added footnote 1, along lines of David's suggestion. OGE-17-0005-E-000053 . Section 7 o conformed section 7 list to Annex A. Discrepancies generally reflected differences in specific (b)(3), (6) in which Mr. Ross has a position, and the (b)(3), (6) list in the divestitures in A. We added all from 7 not specifically listed. 1111 . Sections 8, 11 o Retitled 11 to be "ADDITIONAL ACTIONS, ETHICS BRIEFING" o moved the CD paragraph from 8 to 11, where it fits better as applying to all divestitures (not just those in 8) o added a sentence to make clear that (b) (5), (b) (6) Thanks for your patience. Ted Referral to DOC On Jan 14, 2017, at 2:28 PM, Keith Labedz wrote: I also have a question about dropping the list in Section 2. I have been mostly focused on the report itself so far (therefore, I may be missing something) but does the section 2 90-day divestiture requirement apply to each previously-listed (b)(3), (6) from which the filer is resigning? It seems some of the (b)(3), (6) being retained. - Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000054 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Kassinger, Theodore W. Keith Labedz; Maggi, David (Federal) Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 Saturday, January 14, 2017 5:33:40 PM We will not make any changes on the 278 until we hear from you. Ted From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 5:27 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W.; Maggi, David (Federal) Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 Thank you. As we review and discuss, I have one suggestion: Please check with us before making any further changes to the 278 itself. That way, we are all working on the same versions as we proceed through finalizing the ethics agreement. Keith From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 4:46 PM To: Maggi, David (Federal); Keith Labedz Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 Attached is an updated draft to address comments of David and Keith. Also attached is a comparison showing changes to the last draft. 2 9-page attachments withheld in full - (b)(3), (4), (5), (6) On questions raised and changes: . Section 2 Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000055 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Kassinger, Theodore W. Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; Maggi, David (Federal); Director of OGE Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 Saturday, January 14, 2017 6:00:50 PM will get it to you shortly. From: Heather A. Jones [mailto:hajones@oge.gov] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 5:57 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W.; Keith Labedz; Maggi, David (Federal); Director of OGE Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 TedBefore OGE can preclear the report, we will need a copy of the written request to remove his name from the businesses. Thanks, Heather From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 5:35 PM To: Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; Maggi, David (Federal); Director of OGE Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot Subject: [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 We will not make any changes to the 278 until we hear from you. We agree with David Maggi's two suggestions for edits to the EA that he provided in a separate response, but also will withhold further edits until we get other feedback. Ted From: Heather A. Jones [mailto:hajones@oge.gov] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 5:29 PM To: Keith Labedz; Kassinger, Theodore W.; Maggi, David (Federal); Director of OGE Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 I want to loop Walt into the discussion at this point. Please use this e-mail to reply. From: Keith Labedz Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 5:27 PM To: 'Kassinger, Theodore W.'; Maggi, David (Federal) OGE-17-0005-E-000056 Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 Thank you. As we review and discuss, I have one suggestion: Please check with us before making any further changes to the 278 itself. That way, we are all working on the same versions as we proceed through finalizing the ethics agreement. Keith Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000057 From: To: Subject: Date: Heather A. Jones Keith Labedz; Director of OGE RE: Revised WLR 278 Saturday, January 14, 2017 6:04:04 PM Understood. I will take a look as well. From: Keith Labedz Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 6:02 PM To: Heather A. Jones; Director of OGE Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 Unfortunately, no. (b)(5) From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 5:51 PM To: Keith Labedz; Director of OGE Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 Keith - Can you send a list of those before 6? I working on edits to the EA. Heather From: Keith Labedz Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 5:50 PM To: Heather A. Jones; Director of OGE Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 With respect to the (b)(5) . Referral to DOC OGE-17-0005-E-000058 Referral to DOC On Jan 14, 2017, at 4:47 PM, Kassinger, Theodore W. wrote: Attached is an updated draft to address comments of David and Keith. Also attached is a comparison showing changes to the last draft. On questions raised and changes: 2 9-page attachments withheld in full - (b)(3), (4), (5), (6) Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000059 Referral to DOC On Jan 14, 2017, at 7:00 PM, Kassinger, Theodore W. wrote: 1 page attachment withheld in full - (b)(3), (4), (6) Letter attached. From: Heather A. Jones [mailto:hajones@oge.gov] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 5:57 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W.; Keith Labedz; Maggi, David (Federal); Director of OGE Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 TedBefore OGE can preclear the report, we will need a copy of the written request to remove his name from the businesses. Thanks, Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000060 From: To: Cc: Kassinger, Theodore W. Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; Maggi, David (Federal); Director of OGE Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot [GRAYMAIL] RE: Couple of notes on Part 1 Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:36:46 PM Subject: Date: Got it. From: Heather A. Jones [mailto:hajones@oge.gov] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:35 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W.; Keith Labedz; Maggi, David (Federal); Director of OGE Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot Subject: Couple of notes on Part 1 I think (b)(3), (5), (6) : (b)(3), (6) Please don't make the change until Keith gives the go-ahead. From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:00 PM To: Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; Maggi, David (Federal); Director of OGE Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot 1 page attachment withheld in full - (b)(3), (4), (6) Subject: [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 Letter attached. Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000061 On Jan 14, 20 17, at 7:35 PM, Heather A. Jones wrote : (b)(3) , 15), (6) (b)(3) . (6) Rest of ema il chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000062 From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Heather A. Jones David J. Apol For your review Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:38:52 PM WLR Letter to (b)(3), (6) 01142017.PDF 1 page attachment withheld in full - (b)(3), (4), (6) DaveAre you ok with this as a sufficient request to remove a name? I think it is fine since there is really nothing more he can do. Heather From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:00 PM To: Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; Maggi, David (Federal); Director of OGE Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur 1 page attachment withheld in full - (b)(3), (4), (6) (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot Subject: [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 Letter attached. Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000063 From: To: Cc: Kassinger, Theodore W. Keith Labedz; Heather A. Jones; Maggi, David (Federal); Director of OGE Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot [GRAYMAIL] RE: Couple of notes on Part 1 Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:53:12 PM Subject: Date: We are cross-checking whether there is a position. From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:51 PM To: Heather A. Jones; Kassinger, Theodore W.; Maggi, David (Federal); Director of OGE Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: Couple of notes on Part 1 (b)(3), (6) There is but not section 7. . If 278 is correct, it should appear in the attachment From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:49 PM To: 'Kassinger, Theodore W.'; Keith Labedz; Maggi, David (Federal); Director of OGE Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: Couple of notes on Part 1 This item is in the EA but not listed in Part 1: 1. (b)(3), (6) Should it stay in the EA? From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:42 PM To: Keith Labedz; Heather A. Jones; Maggi, David (Federal); Director of OGE Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot Subject: [GRAYMAIL] RE: Couple of notes on Part 1 thanks From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:39 PM To: Heather A. Jones; Kassinger, Theodore W.; Maggi, David (Federal); Director of OGE Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: Couple of notes on Part 1 I think that those two changes make sense and would not require a new round of review. I'll just make them. Thank you. OGE-17-0005-E-000064 From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:35 PM To: 'Kassinger, Theodore W.'; Keith Labedz; Maggi, David (Federal); Director of OGE Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot Subject: Couple of notes on Part 1 I think (b)(3), (5), (6) : (b)(3), (6) Please don't make the change until Keith gives the go-ahead. Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000065 From: To: Subject: Date: Heather A. Jones Deborah J. Bortot RE: See Below Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:55:41 PM Yes, I think so since Walt is MIA. Though I don't see how we clear without Walt giving the go ahead. From: Deborah J. Bortot Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:47 PM To: Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: See Below Do you and I need to talk to Dave? From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:45 PM To: Deborah J. Bortot Subject: See Below From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:43 PM To: Heather A. Jones Subject: [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 David Maggi must deliver the cleared and signed documents to the Committee tomorrow, because of the hearing date on Wednesday morning. Whatever we can do to make that happen, let me know. thanks for all the work, especially on a Saturday night. From: Heather A. Jones [mailto:hajones@oge.gov] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:38 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W. Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 Keith and I are working on reconciling everything. Walt will also need to work through everything. I'm thinking Monday if there aren't major changes and if Walt is happy with it. From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:32 PM To: Heather A. Jones Subject: [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 any sense of timing on pre-clearance? From: Heather A. Jones [mailto:hajones@oge.gov] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:30 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W. Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 Thanks From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:00 PM To: Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; Maggi, David (Federal); Director of OGE Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); 1 page attachment withheld in full - (b)(3), (4), Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot (6) Subject: [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 Letter attached Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000066 From: To: Cc: Heather A. Jones "Schlom, Evan N."; Keith Labedz Kassinger, Theodore W.; Maggi, David (Federal); Director of OGE; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot RE: Couple of notes on Part 1 Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:58:35 PM Subject: Date: Ok, I will remove it from the EA From: Schlom, Evan N. [mailto:eschlom@omm.com] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:57 PM To: Keith Labedz Cc: Heather A. Jones; Kassinger, Theodore W.; Maggi, David (Federal); Director of OGE; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot Subject: [GRAYMAIL] Re: Couple of notes on Part 1 The 278 is correct. Mr. Ross holds no position with (b)(3), (6) On Jan 14, 2017, at 7:52 PM, Keith Labedz wrote: (b)(3), (6) There is reported. If 278 is correct, it should appear in the attachment but not section 7. From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:49 PM To: 'Kassinger, Theodore W.'; Keith Labedz; Maggi, David (Federal); Director of OGE Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: Couple of notes on Part 1 This item is in the EA but not listed in Part 1: 1. (b)(3), (6) Should it stay in the EA? From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:42 PM To: Keith Labedz; Heather A. Jones; Maggi, David (Federal); Director of OGE Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot Subject: [GRAYMAIL] RE: Couple of notes on Part 1 thanks From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:39 PM To: Heather A. Jones; Kassinger, Theodore W.; Maggi, David (Federal); Director of OGE Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: Couple of notes on Part 1 I think that those two changes make sense and would not require a new round of review. I'll just make them. Thank you. Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000067 From: To: Subject: Date: Heather A. Jones Keith Labedz; Director of OGE RE: Revised WLR 278 Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:59:28 PM I agree with Keith. From: Keith Labedz Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:53 PM To: Heather A. Jones; Director of OGE Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 In theory that could occur but (b)(5) . From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:44 PM To: Director of OGE; Keith Labedz Subject: FW: Revised WLR 278 FYI From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:43 PM To: Heather A. Jones Subject: [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 David Maggi must deliver the cleared and signed documents to the Committee tomorrow, because of the hearing date on Wednesday morning. Whatever we can do to make that happen, let me know. thanks for all the work, especially on a Saturday night. From: Heather A. Jones [mailto:hajones@oge.gov] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:38 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W. Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 Keith and I are working on reconciling everything. Walt will also need to work through everything. I'm thinking Monday if there aren't major changes and if Walt is happy with it. From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:32 PM To: Heather A. Jones Subject: [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 any sense of timing on pre-clearance? Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000068 Fro m : To: Subject: Date: Heather A. Jones Keith Labedz RE: RevisedWLR278 Saturday, January 14, 2017 8:35 :04 PM I removedthe duplicatefrom the EA From: Keith Labedz Sent: Saturday, January14, 2017 8:32 PM To: Heather A. Jones Sub.ect : FW: Revised WLR 278 From: Kassinge r, TheodoreW. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com ] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:15 PM To: Maggi, David(Federal) Cc: Keith Labedz;Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi,Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye(Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob,Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones;Walter M. Shaub Subject : [GRAYMAI L] RE: Revised WLR278 Fm1her notes on David 's questions regarding Attachment A~he The following appear on Attachment A but are not listed as- documents: on the 278: (b )(3) . (6) The first fom are not listed as (b) (3) . (6) .W o o (b)( 3) (6) on the 278 because the t k th Att hm ~ oss , so that resignation . It seems OGE-17-0005-E-000069 Referral to DOC On Jan 14, 2017, at 4:47 PM, Kassinger, Theodore W. wrote: Attached is an updated draft to address comments of David and Keith. Also attached is a comparison showing changes to the last draft. 2 9-page attachments withheld in full - (b) (3), (4), (5), (6) On questions raised and changes: Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000070 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Kassinger, Theodore W. Walter M. Shaub Maggi, David (Federal); Keith Labedz; Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones [GRAYMAIL] Re: Revised WLR 278 Sunday, January 15, 2017 8:14:13 AM Sounds good. Thanks to you all. We'll review promptly after receiving the draft, and will be ready to go from there. Very much appreciate all of your hard, late-night work. On Jan 15, 2017, at 12:48 AM, Walter M. Shaub wrote: Ted & David (and all), Keith, Heather, and I have now gone through the report, the ethics agreement, and the letter regarding the use of his name. The letter regarding his name looks good. The 278 looks good to me and, I think, Heather and Keith. I don't think Heather and Keith have any further comments on it, but I'll double check in the morning with them to confirm that there's not any last outstanding item. (I am, however, sure that there are no significant items that would take more than a few minutes to fix.) We have made some edits to the ethics agreement. I don't believe there's any changes that would trouble you, as they are drafting changes and not substantive changes. I just want to be sure all three of us have made all of our changes correctly, so we'll go through it once more in the morning. The biggest change is (b)(3), (6) that we've added back in the names because the OGE branch that does the compliance tracking will really need that level of detail to do their work and because we'll likely get calls from the committee staff asking for clarifications if we don't spell things out clearly enough. - We will have a revised draft to you before noon, probably earlier. All of this is to say, that I now have a high level of confidence that we should be able to meet the deadline of getting the paperwork up to the Senate tomorrow, provided that you're available to review the edits to the ethics agreement. Once we have come to final agreement, OGE will preclear. At that time, we'll give you detailed instructions for getting the final paperwork up to us in the right sequence. (David, you can start working on your cover letter to OGE if you have not done that already.) Ted, at that time, we'll need your client available to certify his report one final time in Integrity and to sign the final ethics agreement -but don't have him do that until we give the green light. Thanks for all the hard work on this nomination everyone. The end is in sight. Let's just stay focused through tomorrow morning and into the early afternoon if OGE-17-0005-E-000071 need be. Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW , Suite 500 Washin gton, DC 2000 5-3917 Telephone: 202.482 .9292 On Jan 14, 2017, at 7:15 PM, Kassinger, Theodore W. wrote: Fmth er notes on David's questions regarding Attachment A as you review the documen ts: The following appear on Attachm ent A but are not listed as on the 278: (b)( 3) (6) (b) (3) (6) Rest of ema il cha in pa rtJally disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000072 From: Subject: Heather A. Jones Keith Labedz; Director of OGE Re: RevisedWLR278 Date: Sunday, January 15, 2017 11:16:10 AM To: - Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone o n the Ver izon Wireless 4G LTE net wor k. From: Keith Labedz Sent: Sunday,January 15, 2017 11:15 AM To: Director of OGE;Heather A. Jones Subject: FW: Revised WLR278 (b) (5) From : Kassinger , Theodore W . [mailto :tkassinger @omm.com] Sent: Sunday , Janua 1y 15, 2017 11:11 AM To : Walter M. Shaub Cc: Maggi , David (Federal ); Keith Labedz ; Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey , David R.; Jacobi , Will (Fede ral); Williams , Gaye (Fede ral); Wanen , Arthw- (Federal); Jacob , Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject : [GRA YMAIL] Re : Revised WLR 278 Thanks ve1y much , Walt. We will reve1t adapt. On Jan 15, 2017, at 11:08 AM, Walte r M. Shaub wrote : 11 page attac hment with held 1n full o (b) (3 ) (5) (6) Ted, Attached is the revised ethic s agree ment. I've spoken with Heather and Keith this mornin g. We wou ld be willing to preclear him with this ethics agreement as now drafted. If your client can live with these changes , we can issue the preclearance as soon as we hear back from you and move to the stage where we all stait workin g on getting the pape1work up to the Senate. We' ll reach out to the transition team immediately for clearance to send the package up to the Senate. If you have any concerns about this language , we can schedule a confer ence call instead to discuss them and tly to come to resolution as fast as possible. Walt Walte r M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW , Suite 500 Washin gton, DC 20005 -3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub .o e. oov OGE-17-0005-E-000073 Refer to DOC On Jan 15, 2017, at 12:48 AM, Walter M. Shaub wrote: Ted & David (and all), Keith, Heather, and I have now gone through the report, the ethics agreement, and the letter regarding the use of his name. The letter regarding his name looks good. The 278 looks good to me and, I think, Heather and Keith. I don't think Heather and Keith have any further comments on it, but I'll double check in the morning with them to confirm that there's not any last outstanding item. (I am, however, sure that there are no significant items that would take more than a few minutes to fix.) We have made some edits to the ethics agreement. I don't believe there's any changes that would trouble you, as they are drafting changes and not substantive changes. I just want to be sure all three of us have made all of our changes correctly, so we'll go through it once more in the morning. The biggest change is that we've added (b)(3), (6) back in the names because the OGE branch that does the compliance tracking will really need that level of detail to do their work and because we'll likely get calls from the committee staff asking for clarifications if we don't spell things out clearly enough. We will have a revised draft to you before noon, probably earlier. All of this is to say, that I now have a high level of confidence that we should be able to meet the deadline of getting the paperwork up to the Senate tomorrow, provided that you're available to review the edits to the ethics agreement. Once we have come to final agreement, OGE will preclear. At that time, we'll give you detailed instructions for getting the final paperwork up to us in the right sequence. (David, you can start working on your cover letter to OGE if you have not done that already.) Ted, at that time, we'll need your client available to certify his report one final time in Integrity and to sign the final ethics agreement -but don't have him do that until we give the green light. Thanks for all the hard work on this nomination everyone. The end is in sight. Let's just stay focused through tomorrow morning and into the early afternoon if need be. Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 - Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000074 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Kassinger, Theodore W. Walter M. Shaub Maggi, David (Federal); Keith Labedz; Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 Sunday, January 15, 2017 11:20:01 AM "asap" instead of "adapt".... auto-correct strikes again From: Kassinger, Theodore W. Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 11:11 AM To: Walter M. Shaub Cc: Maggi, David (Federal); Keith Labedz; Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: Re: Revised WLR 278 Thanks very much, Walt. We will revert adapt. Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000075 From: To: Subject: Date: Director of OGE Keith Labedz RE: Revised WLR 278 Sunday, January 15, 2017 11:25:16 AM He and I traded emails. He clarified that he just meant they will move fast. Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Keith Labedz Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 11:15 AM To: Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones Subject: FW: Revised WLR 278 (b) (5) 1111 From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 11:11 AM To: Walter M. Shaub Cc: Maggi, David (Federal); Keith Labedz; Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: [GRAYMAIL] Re: Revised WLR 278 Thanks very much, Walt. We will revert adapt. Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000076 From: Kassinger. Theodore W. To: Cc: Walter M. Shaub ; "Maggi. David (Federal)" Subject: Keith Labedz; Schlom. Evan N.: Dorey David R.; Jacobi. Will (Federal) : Williams. Gaye (Federal) ; Warren. Arthur (Federal} : Jacob. Dana (Federal} ; Deborah J. Bertot ; Heather A. Jones [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 Date: Sunday, January 15, 2017 12:00:35 PM Two que stions on initial read: Ted From: Walte r M . Shaub [mailto :wmshaub@oge.gov] Sent: Sund ay, Januru.y 15, 2017 11:07 AM To: 'Maggi , David (Federa l)'; Kassinge r, Theodore W . Cc: Keith Labedz; Schl om, Evan N .; Dorey , David R. ; Jacobi , Wi ll (Federa l); William s, Gaye (Fede ral); Wru.Ten , Althm (Federa l); Jacob , Dana (Federal) ; Deborah J. Bo1tot- Heather A 11 page attach ment withheld ,n fu ll - (b )(3) Jones Subject: RE : Revised WLR 278 Ted, Attached is the revised ethics agreeme nt. I've spoke n with Heathe r and Kei th this mornin g. We woul d be wi lling to precleru..him with this ethics agreement as now drafted. OGE-17-0005-E-000077 (5) (6) If your client can live with these changes, we can issue the preclearance as soon as we hear back from you and move to the stage where we all start working on getting the paperwork up to the Senate. We'll reach out to the transition team immediately for clearance to send the package up to the Senate. If you have any concerns about this language, we can schedule a conference call instead to discuss them and try to come to resolution as fast as possible. Walt Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000078 From: To: Subject: Date: Director of OGE Heather A. Jones RE: RevisedWLR278 Sunday, January 15, 2017 12:31:27 PM No. I t hink there' re still reviewing From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday,January 15, 2017 12:31 PM To: 'Kassinger, Theodore W.'; Director of OGE;'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Keith Labedz;Schlom, EvanN.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye(Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana(Federal); DeborahJ. Bortot Subject: RE: Revised WLR278 I just want to confirmwith everyonethat all sides are ready for me to preclearwith these changes. From: Kassinge r, TheodoreW. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com ] Sent: Sunday,January 15, 2017 12:26 PM To: Walter M. Shaub;'Maggi, David(Federal)' Cc: Keith Labedz; Schlom, EvanN.; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye(Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob,Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: [GRAYMAIL]RE: Revised WLR278 both good. thanks From: Wa lter M. Shaub [mailto:wmshaub@oge.gov ] Sent: Sunda y, Januaiy 15, 2017 12:25 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W .; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Keith Labedz; Schlom, Evan N. ; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi , Wi ll (Federal) ; William s, Gaye (Fede ral); WaiTen, Althm (Fed eral); Jacob , Dana (Federal) ; Deborah J. Bo1tot ; Heather A. Jones Subject: RE : Revised WLR 278 Ted, my response below are in red text: From: Kassinger, Theodore W.[ mailto:tka ss inger@omm.com ] Sent: Sunda y, Januaiy 15, 2017 12:00 PM To: Walte r M . Shaub ; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Keith Labedz; Schlom, Evan N. ; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi , Wi ll (Federal) ; William s, Gaye (Fede ral); WaiTen, Althm (Fed eral); Jacob , Dana (Federal) ; Deborah J. Bo1tot ; Heather A. Jones Subject: [GRA YMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 Two questions on initi al read: 1 Sectio n 5: . . OGE-17-0005-E-000079 Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000080 Refer to DOC On Jan 15, 2017, at 12:31 PM, Heather A. Jones wrote: I just want to confirm with everyone that all sides are ready for me to preclear with these changes. Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000081 From: To: Subject: Date: Heather A. Jones Director of OGE; Keith Labedz RE: Revised WLR 278 Sunday, January 15, 2017 1:36:23 PM Yes From: Director of OGE Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 1:36 PM To: Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 Heather & Keith, Can you make all necessary changes to the EA and then recirculate. Be sure to include this email address (Director@oge.gov) so that it goes through. Then, go ahead and ask whether all parties are in agreement. From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 1:30 PM To: 'Schlom, Evan N.'; Maggi, David (Federal); Walter M. Shaub Cc: Kassinger, Theodore W.; Keith Labedz; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot; Director of OGE Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 I just spoke with Keith. I will make the change to the 278 and I fixed the typo in the EA. Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000082 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Kassinger, Theodore W. Jacobi, Will (Federal) Heather A. Jones; Schlom, Evan N.; Maggi, David (Federal); Walter M. Shaub; Keith Labedz; Dorey, David R.; Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot; Director of OGE [GRAYMAIL] Re: Revised WLR 278 Sunday, January 15, 2017 1:42:36 PM I do not believe that he has a position with any of these entities. Refer to DOC OGE-17-0005-E-000083 Refer to DOC From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 1:29 PM To: 'Schlom, Evan N.'; Maggi, David (Federal); Walter M. Shaub Cc: Kassinger, Theodore W.; Keith Labedz; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); OGE-17-0005-E-000084 Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot; Director of OGE Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 I just spoke with Keith. I will make the change to the 278 and I fixed the typo in the EA. Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000085 From: To: Heather A. Jones "Schlom, Evan N.": Jacobi, Will(Federal) : Maggi, David (Federal) ; Walter M. Shaub Cc: Kassinger, Theodore W.: Keith Labedz: Dorey. David R.: Williams, Gaye (Federal) : Warren, Arthur (Federal) : Jacob, Dana (Federal) ; Deborah J. Bortot : Director of OGE Subject: RE: Revised WLR278 Sunday, January 15, 2017 1:46:28 PM Date: I just want to confirm. He has positions with the EA Section 8 But is divesting thel]I (b)( 3) (4) (6 ) From: Schlom, EvanN. [mailto:eschlom@omm.com ] Sent: Sunday,January 15, 2017 1:42 PM To: Jacobi, Will (Federal); Heather A. Jones; Maggi, David(Federal); Walter M. Shaub Cc: Kassinger, Theodore W.; Keith Labedz;Dorey, David R.; Williams,Gaye(Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); DeborahJ. Bortot; Director of OGE Subject: [GRAYMAIL]RE: Revised WLR278 EA Section2 OGE-17-0005-E-000086 From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, Janu ru.y 15, 2017 1:29 PM To: 'Schlom, Evan N.'; Maggi , David (Federa l); Walter M. Shaub Cc: Kassinger, Theodore W.; Keith Labedz ; Dorey, David R. ; Jacob i, Will (Federal); Williams , Gaye (Federal); Wan en, Aii hm (Federal) ; Jacob, Dan a (Federal); Deborah J. B01iot; Director of OGE Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 I ju st spoke with Keith . I will mak e th e change to the 278 and I fixed the typo in the EA. From: Schlom, Evan N. [maj)to.eschlom @ornm com] Sent: Sunday, Janu ru.y 15, 2017 1:26 PM To: Magg i, David (Federal) ; Walter M. Shaub Cc: Kassinger, Theodore W.; Keith Labedz ; Dorey, David R. ; Jacob i, Will (Federal); Williams , Gaye (Federal); Wan en, Aii hm (Federal) ; Jacob, Dan a (Federal); Deborah J. B01iot; Heather A. Jones; Director of OGE Subject: [GRA YMAIL] RE : Revised WLR 278 10.1.10 on the re 01i shows as ' ' . That should read, ' 10.1.11 on th e rep01i shows as That should OGE-17-0005-E-000087 On Jan 15, 2017, at 12:35 PM, Walter M. Shaub wrote : Keith, can you look at that? Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 120 1 New York Avenue, NW , Suite 500 Washin gton, DC 2000 5-3917 Telephone: 202.482 .9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov On Jan 15, 2017, at 12 :00 PM , Kassinger, Theodore W. wrote: OGE-17-0005-E-000088 - mm (4) (6) 2 Sect1011 12: Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000089 On Jan 15, 20 17, at 1:43 PM, Schlom, Evan N. wrote: (b)(3). (4) , (6) (b )(3). (4 ), (6) (b)(3). (4) , (6) Refer to DOC OGE-17-0005-E-000090 Refer to DOC From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 1:29 PM To: 'Schlom, Evan N.'; Maggi, David (Federal); Walter M. Shaub Cc: Kassinger, Theodore W.; Keith Labedz; Dorey, David R.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot; Director of OGE Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 I just spoke with Keith. I will make the change to the 278 and I fixed the typo in the EA Rest of chain released in part above OGE-17-0005-E-000091 From: To: Heather A. Jones "Schlom, Evan N.": Jacobi, Will(Federal) : Maggi, David (Federal) ; Walter M. Shaub Cc: Kassinger, Theodore W.: Keith Labedz: Dorey. David R.: Williams, Gaye (Federal) : Warren, Arthur (Federal) : Jacob, Dana (Federal) ; Deborah J. Bortot : Director of OGE Subject : RE: Revised WLR278 Sunday, January 15, 2017 1:55:45 PM Date : (b)(3) (6) EA Sect1on4 (b)(3) (4 ) (6) From: Schlom, Evan N. [mailto:eschlom@omm .com] Sent: Sunday,January 15, 2017 1:42 PM To: Jacobi, Will (Federal); Heather A. Jones; Maggi, David(Federal); Walter M. Shaub Cc: Kassinger, Theodore W.; Keith Labedz; Dorey, David R.; Williams, Gaye(Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); DeborahJ. Bortot; Director of OGE Subject: [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR278 EA Section 2 (b)(3). (4 ), (6) Rest of chain part,~.., . __________ . _ OGE-17-0005-E-000092 From: To: Heather A. Jones "Schlom, Evan N.": "Jacobi, Will(Federal}" : Maggi, David (Federa l} : Director of OGE Cc: Kassinger, Theodore W.: Keith Labedz: Dorey. David R.: Williams, Gaye (Federal} : Warren, Arthu r (Federal} : Jacob, Dana (Federal} : Debora h J. Bortot : Director of OGE Subject: RE: Revised WLR278 Sunday, January 15, 2017 2 : 18:39 PM OGE Revised Ethics Agreement 1-15-17 at 2 pm.docx Date: Atta chments: 11 pages w ith held in fu ll (b)(3) (5) (6) AllHere is the revisedagreement.If you are ok, with it I will preclearand send a clean version around. Heather From: Schlom, Evan N. [mailto:eschlom@omm.com ] Sent: Sunday,January 15, 2017 2:05 PM To: Heather A. Jones;'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; Maggi, David (Federal); Director of OGE Cc: Kassinger, Theodore W.; Keith Labedz;Dorey, David R.; Williams,Gaye(Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); DeborahJ. Bortot; Director of OGE Subject: [GRAYMAIL]RE: Revised WLR278 If you are asking for confmn ation on EA Section 8_ ), I can confnm: he has positions with the. , but is divesting the~ From: Heather A. Jones [mailto.hajone s@ogegov] Sent: Sunday, Januaiy 15, 2017 2 :00 PM To: 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; Schlom, Evan N .; Maggi , David (Federal) ; Director of OGE Cc: Kassinger , Theodore W.; Keith Labedz ; Dorey, David R. ; Williams, Gaye (Federal) ; Wanen , Althur (Federal); Jacob, Dan a (Federal); Deborah J. Bo1tot; Director of OGE Subject: RE : Revised WLR 278 Regarding this item, I think it is impo1tant they be listed twice since one pai.agraph focuses on the position and on focuses on managing the conflicts. EA Section1O assets to be retained) The above assets are already stated as being retained in EA, Section 7. Once I have confmn ation on this item I can send the revised EA around. I have made all the changes to the repo1t. But is divest ing thelll I ju st want to confnm. He has positions with the - EA Section8 There is no (b)(3) . (6) (b)(3 ) . o (6) (b)(3), (6) (b)(3) . (4), (6) Res t of chain part OGE-17-0005-E-000093 On Jan 15, 20 17, at 2:43 PM , Director of OG E wrote: As soon as Ted respond s with a thumb s up, we 'll do that. Walter M. Sha ub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 120 1 New York Ave nu e, NW, Suit e 500 W ashin gton, DC 20005 -39 17 Teleph one: 202.482 .9292 All Here is the revised agreement. If you are ok, with it I will preclear and send a clean version around . Heather 11 pages withheld 1n fu ll (b)(3) (5 ) (6) From : Schlom , Evan N. [mai]to-eschiom@omm com] Sent: Sunday, Janmuy 15, 2017 2:05 PM To : Heather A. Jones; 'Jacobi , Will (Federal)' ; Maggi , David (Federal) ; Director of OGE Cc: Ka ssinger, TI1eodore W.; Keith Labedz ; Dorey , David R.; Williams, Gaye (Federal); Wan.en , Arthur (Federal); Jacob , Dana (Federal) ; Deborah J. Bortot ; Director of OGE Subject : [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revis ed WLR2 78 ~r _ I . o Section :Tr e asking for confm natio n on EA , I can confnm: he ha s positio ns w ith the ' . ' iTiJ!lliffi1 '5 Rest of cha in part ially released above (b)(3). (6) . but is ( ) OGE-17-0005-E-000094 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Heather A. Jones "Kassinger, Theodore W."; Director of OGE; "Maggi, David (Federal)" Schlom, Evan N.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Keith Labedz; Dorey, David R.; Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot RE: Revised WLR 278 Sunday, January 15, 2017 2:48:33 PM Ok, we will wait to hear from you that he approves. From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 2:46 PM To: Director of OGE; 'Maggi, David (Federal)'; Heather A. Jones Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Keith Labedz; Dorey, David R.; Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot Subject: [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 thanks. looks good. need to clear with Mr. Ross, but I expect he will approve. From: Director of OGE [mailto:director@oge.gov] Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 2:43 PM To: 'Maggi, David (Federal)'; Heather A. Jones Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Director of OGE; Kassinger, Theodore W.; Keith Labedz; Dorey, David R.; Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 As soon as Ted responds with a thumbs up, we'll do that. Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000095 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Director of OGE "Kassinger, Theodore W."; Director of OGE; "Maggi, David (Federal)"; Heather A. Jones Schlom, Evan N.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Keith Labedz; Dorey, David R.; Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot RE: Revised WLR 278 Sunday, January 15, 2017 2:51:19 PM CLEAN COPY EA.docx Great. Here's a clean copy, in case you haven't already cleaned it up. The deletions created some problems with numbering and page breaks. You can disregard this email if you've already done the clean-up yourself, but it's attached for you convenience. As soon as we hear he's ok, we'll preclear and then ask the transition team to authorize us sending it up to the Senate. Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov 9 page attachment withheld in full (b)(3), (5), (6) From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 2:46 PM To: Director of OGE; 'Maggi, David (Federal)'; Heather A. Jones Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Keith Labedz; Dorey, David R.; Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot Subject: [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 thanks. looks good. need to clear with Mr. Ross, but I expect he will approve. Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000096 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Keith Labedz Director of OGE; "Kassinger, Theodore W."; "Maggi, David (Federal)"; Heather A. Jones Schlom, Evan N.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Dorey, David R.; Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot RE: Revised WLR 278 Sunday, January 15, 2017 2:59:32 PM Looking again, I noticed one other item: Is it (b)(3), (6) at line 63)? - (as in EA) or (b)(3), (as in the 278 (6) From: Director of OGE Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 2:51 PM To: 'Kassinger, Theodore W.'; Director of OGE; 'Maggi, David (Federal)'; Heather A. Jones Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Keith Labedz; Dorey, David R.; Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 Great. Here's a clean copy, in case you haven't already cleaned it up. The deletions created some problems with numbering and page breaks. You can disregard this email if you've already done the clean-up yourself, but it's attached for you convenience. As soon as we hear he's ok, we'll preclear and then ask the transition team to authorize us sending it up to the Senate. Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter shaub@oge gov Rest of email chain partially disclosed above 9 page attachment withheld in full - (b)(3), (5), (6) OGE-17-0005-E-000097 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Heather A. Jones "Kassinger, Theodore W."; Director of OGE; "Maggi, David (Federal)" Schlom, Evan N.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Keith Labedz; Dorey, David R.; Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot RE: Revised WLR 278 9 page attachment withheld in full - (b)(3), (5), (6) Sunday, January 15, 2017 3:14:36 PM Ethics Agreement for Preclearance - Ross, Wilbur L.docx Here is the draft with the typo that Keith found changed. From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 2:54 PM To: Director of OGE; 'Maggi, David (Federal)'; Heather A. Jones Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Keith Labedz; Dorey, David R.; Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot Subject: [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 thanks From: Director of OGE [mailto:director@oge.gov] Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 2:51 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W.; Director of OGE; 'Maggi, David (Federal)'; Heather A. Jones Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Keith Labedz; Dorey, David R.; Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot 9 page attachment withheld in full - (b)(3), Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 (5), (6) Great. Here's a clean copy, in case you haven't already cleaned it up. The deletions created some problems with numbering and page breaks. You can disregard this email if you've already done the clean-up yourself, but it's attached for you convenience. As soon as we hear he's ok, we'll preclear and then ask the transition team to authorize us sending it up to the Senate. Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000098 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Heather A. Jones "Kassinger, Theodore W."; Director of OGE; "Maggi, David (Federal)" "Schlom, Evan N."; "Jacobi, Will (Federal)"; Keith Labedz; "Dorey, David R."; "Williams, Gaye (Federal)"; "Warren, Arthur (Federal)"; "Jacob, Dana (Federal)"; Deborah J. Bortot RE: Revised WLR 278 Sunday, January 15, 2017 5:19:54 PM Ethics Agreement for Preclearance - Ross, Wilbur L 5pm.docx Attached is the revised EA. I will be preclearing momentarily. 9 page attachment withheld in full - (b) (3), (5), (6) From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 3:15 PM To: 'Kassinger, Theodore W.'; Director of OGE; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Keith Labedz; Dorey, David R.; Williams, Gaye (Federal); 9 page attachment withheld in full - (b)(3), Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot (5), (6) Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 Here is the draft with the typo that Keith found changed. Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000099 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Schlom, Evan N. Kassinger, Theodore W.; Heather A. Jones; Director of OGE; "Maggi, David (Federal)" "Jacobi, Will (Federal)"; Keith Labedz; Dorey, David R.; "Williams, Gaye (Federal)"; "Warren, Arthur (Federal)"; "Jacob, Dana (Federal)"; Deborah J. Bortot [GRAYMAIL] RE: Revised WLR 278 Sunday, January 15, 2017 6:30:33 PM Signed Ethics Agreement - Ross, Wilbur L.pdf 9 page attachment withheld in full - (b)(3), (5), (6) All, Attached is the signed EA. The 278 has been signed electronically in Integrity.gov. Thanks, Evan From: Kassinger, Theodore W. Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 5:28 PM To: 'Heather A. Jones'; Director of OGE; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; Keith Labedz; Dorey, David R.; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 thanks From: Heather A. Jones [mailto:hajones@oge.gov] Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 5:20 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W.; Director of OGE; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; Keith Labedz; Dorey, David R.; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 9 page attachment withheld in full - (b)(3), (5), (6) Attached is the revised EA. I will be preclearing momentarily. Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000100 Referral to DOC From: Kassinger, Theodore W. Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 7:00 PM To: Jacobi, Will (Federal); Maggi, David (Federal); Schlom, Evan N. Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 please hold the agreement if it has not been sent on. I just spotted a question and raised with Walt. Referral to DOC OGE-17-0005-E-000101 Referral to DOC From: "Kassinger, Theodore W." Date: January 15, 2017 at 6:37:11 PM EST To: "Maggi, David (Federal)" Subject: FW: Revised WLR 278 can you reprint the signature page without the fax numbers etc at top? I've asked Evan to resend a clean one just in case From: Schlom, Evan N. Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 6:30 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Heather A. Jones'; Director of OGE; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; Keith Labedz; Dorey, David R.; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, 9 page attachment withheld in Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot full - (b)(3), (5), (6) Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 All, Attached is the signed EA. The 278 has been signed electronically in Integrity.gov. Thanks, Evan From: Kassinger, Theodore W. Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 5:28 PM To: 'Heather A. Jones'; Director of OGE; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; Keith Labedz; Dorey, David R.; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 thanks From: Heather A. Jones [mailto:hajones@oge.gov] 9 page attachment withheld in full (b)(3), (5), (6) Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 5:20 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W.; Director of OGE; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; Keith Labedz; Dorey, David R.; 'Williams, Gaye (Federal)'; 'Warren, Arthur (Federal)'; 'Jacob, Dana (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: Revised WLR 278 Attached is the revised EA. I will be preclearing momentarily. Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000102 OGE-17-0005-E-000103 OGE-17-0005-E-000104 OGE-17-0005-E-000105 From: Kassinger. Theodore W. To: Subject: Maggi. David {Federal) Walter M. Shaub; Keith Labedz; Deborah J. Bortot : Heather A. Jones: David J. Apol; Dorey. David R.: Williams. Gaye {Federal) : Warren. Arthur {Federal) : Jacobi. Will {Federal) ; Jacob. Dana {Federal) ; Schlom. Evan N. [GRAYMAIL] Re: Ross-Completion of Comparison of 278 and EA-All Issues Resolved Date: Friday, January 13, 2017 9:17:00 PM Cc : Yes. For those of you using Word , the easies t way to read the documen t is to choose the "review" button from the menu , and either save all changes to review a clean document or toggle between "final" and "final showing changes." On Jan 13, 2017, at 7:42 PM , Kassinger , Theodore W. wrote: 9 page attac hment wrthheld ,n full (b)(3). (5) (6) Just in case our firewall removed the redlines: From: Kassinger, Theodore W. Sent: Friday , Januaiy 13, 20 17 7:4 1 PM To: 'Walte r M. Shaub' ; 'Maggi , David (Federa l)' ; Keith Labedz Cc: Deborah J. Borto t; Heather A. Jones; David J. Apol; Dorey , David R.; William s, Gaye (Federal); WaITen, Althur (Federa l); Jacobi, Will (Federal) ; Jacob, Dan a (Federal); Evan Schlom Subject: RE : Ross-Completion of Compai.ison of 278 and EA-All Issues Resolved 9 page attachment withheld ,n fu ll (b)(3) (5) (6) A llWe real ized that we inadverten tly omitted two edits to the revised draft EA circulated earlier. These edits are captured in the attached vers ion . They ar e: is deleted from section 7, consistent with our prop osed . in Section 9. 1) We consolidated reference s to __ , to eliminateco nft~n 1st t ese as one item where referenced: - and II , Thanks , OGE-17-0005-E-000106 Ted From: Walter M. Shaub [mailto:wmshaub@oge.gov] Sent: Friday, January 13, 2017 6:35 PM To: 'Maggi, David (Federal)'; Keith Labedz Cc: Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones; David J. Apol; Kassinger, Theodore W.; Dorey, David R.; Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacobi, Will (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal) Subject: RE: Ross-Completion of Comparison of 278 and EA-All Issues Resolved Folks, looks like we're closing in on this one. Keith is reviewing it now, then Heather and I will take over. We'll look at it as soon as Keith is done tonight or tomorrow. (David, thanks for your phone number.) We're going to make this one a high priority to wrap up as soon as we can. Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Referral to DOC Email: walter shaub@oge gov OGE-17-0005-E-000107 Referral to DOC From: Keith Labedz [mailto:klabedz@oge.gov] Sent: Friday, January 13, 2017 12:47 PM To: Maggi, David (Federal) Cc: Deborah J. Bortot ; Heather A. Jones ; Walter M. Shaub ; David J. Apol ; Kassinger, Theodore W. ; Dorey, David R. ; Williams, Gaye (Federal) ; Warren, Arthur (Federal) ; Jacobi, Will (Federal) ; Jacob, Dana (Federal) Subject: RE: Ross-Completion of Comparison of 278 and EA-All Issues Resolved David, I have several questions outstanding from my round 5 questions. My review this morning has also noted some issues, and I believe the representatives are double-checking the Part 1 and Part 3 references (b)(3), (6) to ensure that no positions are disclosed in Part 3 that do not appear in Part 1. Whether I get my new questions out before a new draft or not, there will still need to be at least one more round of review at my level before Heather can examine the report. Given all the rounds of edits, I certainly may have missed something. Once I have a handle on the report and am sure it is stable, I can conduct my own review of the ethics agreement to be sure if matches the finalized report. These steps will take some time (each structural change can add hours to my review as I re-check the endnotes and Parts for consistency). Only then can I send for preclearance review. Thank you. Keith Referral to DOC OGE-17-0005-E-000108 Referral to DOC OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is OGE-17-0005-E-000109 addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-E-000110 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Kassinger, Theodore W. Walter M. Shaub; "Maggi, David (Federal)"; Keith Labedz Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones; David J. Apol; Dorey, David R.; Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacobi, Will (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal) [GRAYMAIL] RE: Ross-Completion of Comparison of 278 and EA-All Issues Resolved Friday, January 13, 2017 7:06:30 PM Thank you. From: Walter M. Shaub [mailto:wmshaub@oge.gov] Sent: Friday, January 13, 2017 6:35 PM To: 'Maggi, David (Federal)'; Keith Labedz Cc: Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones; David J. Apol; Kassinger, Theodore W.; Dorey, David R.; Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal); Jacobi, Will (Federal); Jacob, Dana (Federal) Subject: RE: Ross-Completion of Comparison of 278 and EA-All Issues Resolved Folks, looks like we're closing in on this one. Keith is reviewing it now, then Heather and I will take over. We'll look at it as soon as Keith is done tonight or tomorrow. (David, thanks for your phone number.) We're going to make this one a high priority to wrap up as soon as we can. Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000111 Referral to DOC On Jan 13, 2017, at 6:35 PM, Walter M. Shaub wrote: Folks, looks like we're closing in on this one. Keith is reviewing it now, then Heather and I will take over. We'll look at it as soon as Keith is done tonight or tomorrow. (David, thanks for your phone number.) We're going to make this one a high priority to wrap up as soon as we can. Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000112 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Keith Labedz "dmaggi@doc.gov"; David J. Apol; Heather A. Jones; Deborah J. Bortot wjacobi@doc.gov; djacob@doc.gov; gwilliams@doc.gov; awarren@doc.gov RE: Letter re Access to Fund information Friday, January 13, 2017 12:36:55 PM David, I cannot access documents via the secure links (b)(3), (5), (6) . More generally, we are not going to resolve all issues today. The report is unfortunately still in a state of flux, and I cannot turn my attention to the ethics agreement again until the report is stable. Each round of structure changes adds several hours of review as I need to check for inter-Part consistency and track down the endnote references (which sometimes get out of order). Thank you. Keith Referral to DOC OGE-17-0005-E-000113 OGE-17-0005-E-000114 Referral to DOC From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Friday, January 13, 2017 10:45 AM To: Maggi, David (Federal) Cc: Keith Labedz Subject: RE: Ross-Completion of Comparison of 278 and EA-All Issues Resolved Thanks. will check (b)(3), (6) , I fairly certain. the report would not have (b)(3), (6) .I (b)(3), (6) will check on as well. This information just goes to you, David, for your use with the Committee? Or do I send it elsewhere? Ted - Referral to DOC OGE-17-0005-E-000115 OGE-17-0005-E-000116 OGE-17-0005-E-000117 OGE-17-0005-E-000118 OGE-17-0005-E-000119 OGE-17-0005-E-000120 OGE-17-0005-E-000121 OGE-17-0005-E-000122 From: Kassinger. Theodore W. To: Cc: Subject: Walter M. Shaub ; Deborah J. Bortot ; Heathe r A. Jones; David Maggi; Keith Labedz Schlom. Evan N.; Dorey. David R. RE: Ross endosu res Date: Th ursday, January 12, 2017 2:38 :14 PM Thanks . I' ll confinn with WLR on sales. From: Wa lter M . Shaub [mailto:wmshaub@oge.gov] Sent: Thur sday , Januaiy 12, 2017 2 :30 PM To: Kass inger, Theodore W.; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones; David Ma ggi; Keith Labedz Cc: Schlom , Evan N .; Dorey, David R. Subject: RE : Ross enclosures Well, there are some readily marketable securiti es in there. If you can flag those, we shoul d go with 90 days on those. On a separate but relat ed questio n, whatdo you think are rem ainin g now? We' ll take a look at it, but I wan t to get your take first. Here 's what ou wrote in the last daft but w e seem to ha ve whittled thin s down since then : Walter M . Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Offi ce of Gov ernm ent Ethics 1201 New York Ave nu e, NW , Suite 500 Washin gton, DC 2000 5-39 17 OGE-17-0005-E-000123 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2017 2:26 PM To: Walter M. Shaub; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones; David Maggi; Keith Labedz Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R. Subject: RE: Ross enclosures While Mr. Ross expects, as he noted last night, to be able to move quickly on many things, he would like a simple 180 day rule covering all divestitures. He sees the effort as an integrated whole, a massive restructuring and disposition of his business and personal financial life. He came away from the discussion last night with that in mind. Can we make that work? Thanks Ted From: Walter M. Shaub [mailto:wmshaub@oge.gov] Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2017 2:10 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W.; Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones; David Maggi; Keith Labedz Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R. Subject: RE: Ross enclosures - (b)(3), (6) Can you highlight the items in the divestiture for which you're seeking 180 days. example, is one he can divest in 90 days. , for Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 OGE-17-0005-E-000124 Teleph one: 202.482 .9292 Em ail: walter. shaub@.oge.gov From: Kassinger, Theodore W .[ mailt o:tkass ing er@.oillill.com] Sent: Thur sday , Januaiy 12, 2017 1:41 PM To: Walter M . Shaub; Deborah J. Bo1tot; Heather A. Jon es; David Ma ggi; Keith Labedz Cc: Schlom , Evan N .; Dorey, David R . page a c men e Subject: Ross enclosure s w1 in - Allro osed lists for Encl osur es A and B. On B, we note . assoc iated with each holdin g. In each case, These lists rem ain und er review, as we continu e to sc (b) (3) (6) ensure accura cy and compl eteness . We ai.e checkin g paii icul ai., and m ay have a con ection to the 278 rega g to respond to Keith 's most recent roun d of comment s. o (b)(3) (6) to 1ll try po the fo1m Thanks , Ted (b)(3) (6) O'Melven y Theodore W. 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If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-E-000126 From: To: Subject: Heather A. Jones Director of OGE FW: When do expect to hear from Mr. Ross Date: Sunday, January 15, 2017 5 :01:35 PM Pleasesee below From: Kassinger,TheodoreW. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Sunday,January 15, 2017 5:00 PM To: Heather A. Jones Cc: Director of OGE Subject: RE:When do expect to hear from Mr. Ross lflill ~r. appears favorably inclined to the Ian ua What the want to hear is . From: Heather A. Jones [mailto:haj ones@oge.gov] Sent: Sunday, Januaiy 15, 2017 3:57 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W. Cc: Director of OGE Subject: RE : When do expect to hear from Mr. Ross From: Kassinger, Theodore W.[ mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Sunday, Januaiy 15, 2017 3:55 PM To: Heather A. Jones Cc: Director of OGE Subject: RE : When do expect to hear from Mr. Ross If the call satisfies - concerns, could you clear today? From: Heather A. Jones [mailto:haj ones@oge.gov] Sent: Sunday, Januaiy 15, 2017 3:54 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W. Cc: Director of OGE Subject: RE : When do expect to hear from Mr. Ross TedWalt is not available until 5. This development makes it unlikely that we will be able to clear today. Thanks, Heather From: Kassinger, Theodore W.[ mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Sunday, Januaiy 15, 2017 3:46 PM To: Heather A. Jones OGE-17-0005-E-000127 Cc: Walter M. Shaub Subject: RE : When do expect to hear from Mr. Ross Heather , I' ve ale1i ed Walt. We 'v e nm into an issue with ' Ted From: Heather A. Jone s [mailto:hajones@oge.gov ] Sent: Sunda y, Januai y 15, 2017 3:4 0 PM To: Kass inger , Theodo re W. Subject: When do expect to hear from Mr. Ross TedI need to run a quick enan d but I will wait if you think it will be in the next 30 minu tes. Heather Heather Jones (202) 482 -93 16 Offic e of Government Ethi cs V isit OGE 's website: www.oge .gov Fo llow OGE on Tw itter : @Offi ceG ovEthi cs OGE Confidential N otice: This email, including all attachm ents, may constitute a Federal record or other Government prop e1iy that is intended only for the use of the individu al or entity to whi ch it is addre ssed. This email also may contain info1mation that is privileged, confidenti al, or othe1w ise prot ected from disclosme under appli cable law . 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If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-E-000129 From: To: Cc: Subject: Kassinger. Theodore W. Heather A. Jones Walter M. Shaub RE: When do expect to hear from Mr. Ross Date: Sunday, January 15, 2017 3 :52:40 PM what are recent examples of a two year recusal? From: Heather A. Jone s [mailto:hajones@oge .gov] Sent: Sunday, Januaiy 15, 2017 3:47 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W. Cc: Walter M . Shaub Subject: RE : When do expect to hear from Mr. Ross Ok, we will talk with you at 4 :45 From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com ] Sent: Sunday, Januaiy 15, 2017 3:46 PM To: Heather A. Jones Cc: Walter M . Shaub Subject: RE : When do expect to hear from Mr. Ross Heather, I've alerted Walt. We've nm into an issue with Apologie s for the smpri se. Ted From: Heather A. Jones [mailto:hajones@oge.gov ] Sent: Sunday, Januaiy 15, 2017 3:40 PM To: Kassinger , Theodore W. Subject: When do expect to hear from Mr. Ross OGE-17-0005-E-000130 Ted I need to run a quick errand but I will wait if you think it will be in the next 30 minutes. Heather Heather Jones (202) 482-9316 Office of Government Ethics Visit OGE's website: www.oge.gov Follow OGE on Twitter: @OfficeGovEthics OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. 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Your advice is well taken, and Mr. Ross will strive to invest (b)(3), (6) quickly., Ted From: Director of OGE [mailto:director@oge.gov] Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 8:38 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W.; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz Subject: RE: (b)(3), (6) - 10 pages of attachments withheld in full - (b)(5), (6) Ted & David, Based on Ted's response below, I've gone ahead and amended the ethics agreement. We can live with this on our end, and David says Commerce can too. Based on a telephone call that Ted and I just had, I have merged the two revised pages (pages 2 and 3) with the version he signed and deleted the two corresponding pages in the original. (Note that the Page 3 is revised only in that some of the material previously on Page 2 now appears on Page 3.) I have also attached a one-paragraph document that shows the tracked changes. Because we're using his old signature and a new first page, I'll need an email back from Ted ratifying this change before we can send the package to the Senate. I just want to reiterate a note of caution that I've raised a couple of times in this process. I know I sound like a broken record, but I'll feel better if I OGE-17-0005-E-000132 know I've given Wilbur Ross the best guidance I know how to give. It's this: The timeframes in this agreement are unusually long. This is fully compliant with 18 USC 208, and he and his representatives have assured OGE and Commerce that he will recuse from as much, and for as long, as he needs to recuse. That's all we can ask. What I have no ability to do, and insufficient experience in legislative matters to do, is predict what effect the unusual nature of the agreement will have on the Senate with regard to the question of confirmation. From our conversation with him, that sounds like a risk he's comfortable with taking, and he knows the players far better than we do. I just wanted to have been diligent about flagging the risks, so that he can make an informed decision. Please just give us the green light if you're good with this agreement. We'll wait to send it to the Senate until after we hear back from you. Walt Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 7:40 PM To: 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz Subject: RE: (b)(3), (6) - we can make that work. if we get any hook at all, I also think he will (b)(3), (6) persuade to come to its senses about this. he wants to sell this stuff asap. Referral to DOC On Jan 15, 2017, at 7:30 PM, Kassinger, Theodore W. wrote: OGE-17-0005-E-000133 - (b)(3), (6) thanks. is being incredibly difficult about this. got to find a path out of their thicket From: Director of OGE [mailto:director@oge.gov] Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 7:27 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W. Cc: Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones; David Maggi (dMaggi@doc.gov); Keith Labedz (b)(3), (6) Subject: RE: The 2-year recusal is much narrower in scope than this recusal. I need a few minutes to research the difference (b)(3), (6) between recusing from and recusing from - (b)(3), (6) Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 7:23 PM To: Walter M. Shaub Cc: Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones; David Maggi (dMaggi@doc.gov); Keith Labedz (b)(3), (6) Subject: RE: (b)(3), (6) understood, but he will be working to sell , and he has up to 180 days for those. he will recuse for two years, voluntarily, (b)(3), (6) from matters overall. From: Walter M. Shaub [mailto:wmshaub@oge.gov] Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 7:22 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W. Cc: Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones; David Maggi (dMaggi@doc.gov); Keith Labedz (b)(3), (6) Subject: RE: It's not a drafting issue. We're concerned about the length of the recusal. Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 7:20 PM To: Walter M. Shaub Cc: Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones - OGE-17-0005-E-000134 Subject: RE:Wihner is che~ 't confirm tonight even if com an is willin .. Unle ss ' a rees then (b)(3) . (4) , (5) , (6) (b)(3) . (4) , (5) , (6) wou e no more t an 180 ys. From: Walter M. Shaub [mailto:wmshaub@oge.gov ] Sent: Sunda y, Janua1y 15, 2017 7:02 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W. Cc: Director of OGE . Heather A . Jones Subject: RE:ililiililiiiiii Well, I think~90-day divestit ure. We can consider agreeing to these different ten ns , but I'll have to talk to David , Heather, and Keith. Also, the divestit ure period wou ld have to be more than 180 days, which wou ld really jump off the a e and cause a stir on th e Hill. He 's better off if' Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washin gton, DC 20005-39 17 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm. com] Sent: Sund ay, Januaiy 15, 2017 6:59 PM To: Walter M. Shaub Cc: Director of OGE . Heather A. Jones Subject: Re : Not elem. the= this afternoon. If we can make the sentence clear tonight please let's do so. iflliiilliiiiii (b)(3) (6) (b)(3) (5) (6) OGE-17-0005-E-000135 Walt From: Kassinger, Theodore W. Sent: Sunday, Januaiy 15, 2017 6:24 PM To: Heather A Jones. David Maggi Subject: question under section 2: OGE Confidential Notice: This email , including all attachments , may constitute a Federal record or other Government prope1iy that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain OGE-17-0005-E-000136 information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. 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OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-E-000137 OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-E-000138 From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Heather A. Jones Teresa L. Williamson Fw: (b)(3), (6) Sunday, January 15, 2017 8:51:53 PM CORRECTED Signed Ethics Agreement - Ross Wilbur L.pdf one paragraph tracked changes key.pdf Final EA available at https //extapps2.oge gov/201/ Presiden.nsf/PAS%20Index?OpenView. 1 page attachment withheld in full - (b)(5), (6) Here is the EA. Everything else is in the folder Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. From: Director of OGE Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 8:37 PM To: 'Kassinger, Theodore W.'; 'Maggi, David (Federal)' Cc: Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz Subject: RE: (b)(3), (6) 10 pages of attachments withheld in full - (b) (5), (6) Ted & David, Based on Ted's response below, I've gone ahead and amended the ethics agreement. We can live with this on our end, and David says Commerce can too. Based on a telephone call that Ted and I just had, I have merged the two revised pages (pages 2 and 3) with the version he signed and deleted the two corresponding pages in the original. (Note that the Page 3 is revised only in that some of the material previously on Page 2 now appears on Page 3.) I have also attached a one-paragraph document that shows the tracked changes. Because we're using his old signature and a new first page, I'll need an email back from Ted ratifying this change before we can send the package to the Senate. I just want to reiterate a note of caution that I've raised a couple of times in this process. I know I sound like a broken record, but I'll feel better if I know I've given Wilbur Ross the best guidance I know how to give. It's this: The timeframes in this agreement are unusually long. This is fully compliant with 18 USC 208, and he and his representatives have assured OGE and Commerce that he will recuse from as much, and for as long, as he needs to recuse. That's all we can ask. What I have no ability to do, and insufficient experience in legislative matters to do, is predict what effect the unusual nature of the agreement will have on the Senate with regard to the question of confirmation. From our conversation with him, that sounds like a risk he's comfortable with taking, and he knows the players far better than we do. I just wanted to have been diligent about flagging the risks, so that he can make an informed decision. Please just give us the green light if you're good with this agreement. We'll wait to send it to the Senate until after we hear back from you. Walt Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter shaub@oge gov Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000139 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Kassinger, Theodore W. "Maggi, David (Federal)"; Director of OGE Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; Jacobi, Will (Federal) RE: unvested stock question Sunday, January 15, 2017 8:50:31 PM Thanks, I just sent the green light. Referral to DOC On Jan 15, 2017, at 8:38 PM, Director of OGE wrote: 10 pages of attachments withheld in full - (b)(5), (6) Ted & David, Based on Ted's response below, I've gone ahead and amended the ethics agreement. We can live with this on our end, and David says Commerce can too. Based on a telephone call that Ted and I just had, I have merged the two revised pages (pages 2 and 3) with the version he signed and deleted the two corresponding pages in the original. (Note that the Page 3 is revised only in that some of the material previously on Page 2 now appears on Page 3.) I have also attached a one-paragraph document that shows the tracked changes. Because we're using his old signature and a new first page, I'll need an email back from Ted ratifying this change before we can send the package to the Senate. I just want to reiterate a note of caution that I've raised a couple of times in this process. I know I sound like a broken record, but I'll feel better if I know I've given Wilbur Ross the best guidance I know how to give. It's this: The timeframes in this agreement are unusually long. This is fully compliant with 18 USC 208, and he and his representatives have assured OGE and Commerce that he will recuse from as much, and for as long, as he needs to recuse. That's all we can ask. What I have no ability to do, and insufficient experience in legislative matters to do, is predict what effect the unusual nature of the agreement will have on the Senate with regard to the question of confirmation. From our conversation with him, that sounds like a risk he's comfortable with taking, and he knows the players far better than we do. I just wanted to have been diligent about flagging the risks, so that he can make an informed decision. OGE-17-0005-E-000140 Please just give us the green light if you're good with this agreement. We'll wait to send it to the Senate until after we hear back from you. Walt Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000141 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Kassinger. Theodore W. Director of OGE Heather A. Jones; David Maggi (dMaggi@doc .gov) : Keith Labedz RE: (b )( 3) (6 ) Sunday, January 15, 2017 7 :57:45 PM my expectation is that they will not respond yes or no. From: Director of OGE [mailto:director@oge.gov] Sent: Sunday, Januaiy 15, 2017 7:38 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W.; Director of OGE Cc: Heather ~ dMaggi@doc.gov) ; Keith Labedz Subject: RE :- Would you mind ifl emailed Reg? I' m happy to copy you. I won 't do it, though, if you think it will make things more difficult for you. Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U .S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Kassinger, Theodore W.[ mailto:tkassinger@omm.com ] OGE-17-0005-E-000142 Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 7:29 PM To: Director of OGE Cc: Heather A. Jones; David Maggi (dMaggi@doc.gov); Keith Labedz (b)(3), (6) Subject: RE: thanks. - (b)(3), (6) is being incredibly difficult about this. got to find a path out of their thicket Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000143 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Importance: Walter M. Shaub Brown, Reginald "Kassinger, Theodore W."; Heather A. Jones; David Maggi (dMaggi@doc.gov) time-sensitive Sunday, January 15, 2017 7:47:05 PM High Reg, Heather was literally seconds away from hitting "send" on Mr. Ross's report to the Senate. We've certified his report and cleared the ethics agreement. I think the transition team may have told the Senate that we will be meeting their deadline, which is today, for his report. It's particularly sensitive because Mr. Ross's hearing is one of the three hearings they delayed, partly as a result of my letter to the Senate. So, there's a lot at stake here for Mr. Ross if we miss the deadline and the hearing is postponed again. From our perspective, at OGE and Commerce, (b)(3), (5), (6) - If there is any way you could move heaven and earth to get the (b)(3), (6) a decision, you will solve what has become a significant problem. Thanks guys back in action to make Walt Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov OGE-17-0005-E-000144 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Kassinger, Theodore W. Director of OGE Heather A. Jones; David Maggi (dMaggi@doc.gov); Keith Labedz RE: (b)(3), (6) Sunday, January 15, 2017 7:39:38 PM please do. From: Director of OGE [mailto:director@oge.gov] Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 7:38 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W.; Director of OGE Cc: Heather A. Jones; David Maggi (dMaggi@doc.gov); Keith Labedz (b)(3), (6) Subject: RE: Would you mind if I emailed Reg? I'm happy to copy you. I won't do it, though, if you think it will make things more difficult for you. Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000145 From: Subject: Ann M Donaldson Heather A. Jones RE: is there a numbe r w here I can call you? Date: Sunday, January 15, 2017 5 :28:49 PM To: Thank you . On it. ----- Message from "Heather A. Jones" on Sun, 15 Jan 20 17 22 :21:32 GMT----From: "Heather A. Jones" To: "Ann M Donaldson" Subject: FW: is there a number where I can call you? This is the chan ged language at th e end of Section 2 From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, Januaiy 15, 2017 4:38 PM To: 'Kassinger, Theodore W.' Subject: RE : is there a number where I can call you? From: Kassinger, Theodore W.[ mailto:tkassinger@omm.com ] Sent: Sunday, Januaiy 15, 2017 4:35 PM To: Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: is there a number where I can call you? CmTent language is: (b)(3) (5) (6) OGE-17-0005-E-000146 Is this coITect for the chan ge? From: Heather A. Jones [mailto:hajones@oge.gov ] Sent: Sunda y, Januaiy 15, 2017 4 :01 PM To: Kas singer, Theodore W. Subject: is there a number where I can call you? Heather Jones (202) 482-9316 Office of Governmen t Ethics Visit OGE's webs ite : www.oge .gov Follow OGE on Tw itter : @OfficeGovEt hics OGE Confid ential No tice : Thi s email, includin g all attachments, may constitute a Federa l record or other Government prop erty that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain info1mation that is privileged, confidentia l, or othe1wise protected from disclo sure under applicable law . If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmi ssion to the intended recipien t, you ai.e hereby notified that any dissemina tion, distribution , copying or use OGE-17-0005-E-000147 of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-E-000148 Fro m: To : Subj ect : Date : Kassinger. Theodore W. Heather A. Jones Re: is there a number whe re I can call you? Sunday, January 15, 2017 4 :40:56 PM Ok. Tux On Jan 15, 2017, at 4:38 PM, Heather A. Jones wrote : (b)(3) (5) (6) Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000149 From: To: Subject: Date: - Raviv, Adam Heather A. Jones RE: FW: Call with (b)(3), (6) Counsel re Wilbur Ross Sunday, January 15, 2017 4:25:57 PM Yes, I sent Mr. Shaub an invite for that time. Same dial-in and passcode. From: Heather A. Jones [mailto:hajones@oge.gov] Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 4:25 PM To: Raviv, Adam (b)(3), (6) Subject: RE: FW: Call with Counsel re Wilbur Ross - We can do a call at 5. -----Original Appointment----From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 4:23 PM To: Raviv, Adam (b)(3), (6) Subject: Declined: FW: Call with Counsel re Wilbur Ross When: Sunday, January 15, 2017 4:45 PM-5:15 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). (b) (6) (b) (6) Where: Dial-in , passcode - - OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-E-000150 From: To: Subject: Date: Kassinger, Theodore W. Heather A. Jones RE: is there a number where I can call you? Sunday, January 15, 2017 4:02:03 PM 202-383-5170 in 5 minutes From: Heather A. Jones [mailto:hajones@oge.gov] Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 4:01 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W. Subject: is there a number where I can call you? Heather Jones (202) 482-9316 Office of Government Ethics Visit OGE's website: www.oge.gov Follow OGE on Twitter: @OfficeGovEthics OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. 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OGE-17-0005-E-000151 Referral to DOC On Jan 15, 2017, at 3:18 PM, Heather A Jones wrote: I will change it in Part 3 Referral to DOC OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed This email also may contain information that is privileged, OGE-17-0005-E-000152 confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email OGE-17-0005-E-000153 OGE-17-0005-E-000154 From: To: Subject: Date: Sandra S. Mabry Michael Hanson; Timothy Mallon FW: reports on website Tuesday, January 17, 2017 4:41:03 PM Tim, I see Mike is out of the office. I just checked our website and found that the Ethics Agreements for Mulvaney and Ross are not on the website. Who is handling this? Can you help us or tell me who can? Thanks, Sandy 202-482-9258 From: Teresa L. Williamson Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 2:43 PM To: Vincent Salamone Cc: Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones; Sandra S. Mabry Subject: reports on website FYI. Mulvaney, Ross, McMahon have been added to the website. OGE-17-0005-E-000155 From: To: Subject: Date: Keith Labedz Heather A. Jones RE: Ross notes Tuesday, January 17, 2017 2:21:41 PM The notes have been updated. Thanks. From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 5:49 PM To: Keith Labedz Subject: Ross notes There is one thing we need to add, but it does not need to happen until Tuesday. Enjoy a few days of peace. Heather Heather Jones (202) 482-9316 Office of Government Ethics Visit OGE's website: www.oge.gov Follow OGE on Twitter: @OfficeGovEthics OGE-17-0005-E-000156 From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Importance: Deborah J. Bortot Jack MacDonald; Sandra S. Mabry FW: Nominee progress Jan 17 Tuesday, January 17, 2017 10:13:56 AM Financial Disclosure Tracking System (FDTS)-Progress Reports Consolidated (12).xlsb High Could one of you print this and bring it to Walt? Thanks From: Teresa L. Williamson Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 9:49 AM To: Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: Nominee progress Jan 17 Importance: High Here's the update for Walt's 10am meeting - if that's still on. OGE-17-0005-E-000157 Date Recd Agency [Position] Reviewer Report Progress 12/21/2016 Department Of Commerce [Secretary] Keith Labedz (b) (5) Days Pending Filer Nonresponsive record Ross, Wilbur 27 Nonresponsive record OGE-17-0005-E-000158 From: To: Subject: Date: Keith Labedz Heather A. Jones; Director of OGE RE: something"s wrong Sunday, January 15, 2017 6:12:12 PM The report is very large now with an extensive change history. If others are in the report at the same time, there may be \ have been a drag updating everything on the certification step. From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 6:12 PM To: Director of OGE; Keith Labedz Subject: RE: something's wrong It is showing up as signed on my end. I have a certified PDF From: Director of OGE Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 6:10 PM To: Heather A. Jones; Director of OGE; Keith Labedz Subject: RE: something's wrong Any idea why the system is stuck? The wheel keeps spinning and spinning Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 6:09 PM To: Walter M. Shaub; Director of OGE Subject: RE: something's wrong I have no idea. Keith is the best bet on that one. From: Walter M. Shaub Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 6:08 PM To: Heather A. Jones; Director of OGE Subject: something's wrong I clicked certify, but the wheel keeps spinning and spinnning Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 OGE-17-0005-E-000159 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@0ge.g0v OGE-17-0005-E-000160 From: To: Subject: Date: Heather A. Jones Director of OGE; Keith Labedz RE: something"s wrong Sunday, January 15, 2017 6:10:29 PM Can you close and try again? From: Director of OGE Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 6:10 PM To: Heather A. Jones; Director of OGE; Keith Labedz Subject: RE: something's wrong Any idea why the system is stuck? The wheel keeps spinning and spinning Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 6:09 PM To: Walter M. Shaub; Director of OGE Subject: RE: something's wrong I have no idea. Keith is the best bet on that one. From: Walter M. Shaub Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 6:08 PM To: Heather A. Jones; Director of OGE Subject: something's wrong I clicked certify, but the wheel keeps spinning and spinnning Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov OGE-17-0005-E-000161 From: To: Subject: Date: Walter M. Shaub Heather A. Jones; Director of OGE RE: Ross letter Sunday, January 15, 2017 5:27:07 PM I have an idea for fixing it. Can you send me the MS Word version? Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Walter M. Shaub Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 5:25 PM To: Heather A. Jones; Director of OGE Subject: RE: Ross letter I just realized this is not on letter head. Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 12:56 AM To: Director of OGE Subject: Ross letter OGE-17-0005-E-000162 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Director of OGE Heather A. Jones; Director of OGE Deborah J. Bortot RE: This evening Sunday, January 15, 2017 4:55:40 PM Yes. We'll have this call, and then you can go. We've been working around the clock, and this last minute wrinkle will get sorted out. Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 4:53 PM To: Director of OGE Cc: Deborah J. Bortot Subject: This evening I'm supposed to (b) (6) . Depending on how the call goes, I'm hoping to go and I can come home to move things when needed. I will have my blackberry with me and you can call me at that number or e-mail me if you need me. Heather Heather Jones (202) 482-9316 Office of Government Ethics Visit OGE's website: www.oge.gov Follow OGE on Twitter: @OfficeGovEthics OGE-17-0005-E-000163 From: To: Subject: Date: Deborah J. Bortot Walter M. Shaub; Keith Labedz RE: quick question Sunday, January 15, 2017 2:32:17 PM Correct From: Walter M. Shaub Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 2:04 PM To: Keith Labedz; Deborah J. Bortot Subject: quick question Am I correct that the purchase of a Treasury would not be reportable in a periodic transaction report? OGE-17-0005-E-000164 From: To: Subject: Date: Director of OGE Keith Labedz; Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones RE: revised EA Sunday, January 15, 2017 11:47:47 AM Everything we have is on the website. They can help themselves to anything they want. We're going to stay focused on our work. Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Keith Labedz Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 11:34 AM To: Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: revised EA Ok. I called Maggi and we went through the logistics. Commerce is doing a double-check on everything but he said not to wait. As soon as the filer signs, he will certify. The transmittal letter is ready. Also -- I did not get the full background on this but the committee apparently asked Commerce for copies of ethics agreements going back to the 1990s. He asked whether we had a database of old ethics agreements. I explained our records disposition schedule and noted that ethics agreements should generally be destroyed after the final 278 reaches the end of the retention cycle. From: Director of OGE Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 11:26 AM To: Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; Director of OGE Subject: RE: revised EA Keith, you did OUTSTANDING work on this. Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 11:18 AM OGE-17-0005-E-000165 To: Keith Labedz; Director of OGE Subject: Re: revised EA Keith I can pull it forward and send to Walt so you don't need to sit around and wait. You did great work on this. Heather Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. From: Keith Labedz Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 11:05 AM To: Heather A. Jones; Director of OGE Subject: FW: revised EA One issue with the next steps is that I will need them to give us some timeline for actions. In the absence of a Blackberry, I would more or less have to sit and watch outlook all day until they decide to approve/submit. That seems inefficient. Alternatively, if not wrapped up by 1:00, I will check in at set times. From: Director of OGE Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 10:42 AM To: Heather A. Jones; Director of OGE; Deborah J. Bortot; Keith Labedz; Director of OGE Subject: RE: revised EA Sorry, I just got disconnected, so none of you were probably able to dial in. Let's try this again: (b) (6) Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 10:40 AM To: Director of OGE; Deborah J. Bortot; Keith Labedz; Director of OGE Subject: Re: revised EA What number are we using? OGE-17-0005-E-000166 Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. From: Director of OGE Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 10:35 AM To: Heather A. Jones; Deborah J. Bortot; Keith Labedz; Director of OGE Subject: RE: revised EA Ive opened the line now Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 10:35 AM To: Deborah J. Bortot; Keith Labedz; Director of OGE Subject: Re: revised EA At 11 Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. From: Deborah J. Bortot Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 10:27 AM To: Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; Director of OGE Subject: RE: revised EA I just got off my 10:00 call. Do we have a call schedule for this or is the next call at 11:45 on Megan's report? OGE-17-0005-E-000167 From: Subj ect : Director of OGE Keith Labedz; Heath er A. Jones; Director of OGE RE: revised EA Date : Sunday, January 15, 2017 11:08:33 AM To: Thanks, Keith . I'll send you an update . We'll also get you a blackberry next time you're in DC. Walter M. Shaub , Jr. Director U.S. Office of Governme nt Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington , DC 20005 -39 17 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Keith Labedz Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 11:06 AM To: Heat her A. Jones; Director of OGE Subject: FW: revised EA One issue w it h the next steps is t hat I w ill need them to give us some t imeline for actions. In t he absence of a Blackberry, I would more or less have to sit and wat ch outlook all day unt il they decide to approve/submit. That seems ineffi cient. Alternatively, if not wrapped up by 1:00, I will chec k in at set t imes. Rest of ema il chain partia lly disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000168 Rest of email chain panially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000169 From: To: Subject: Date: Director of OGE Deborah J. Bortot; Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz RE: revised EA Sunday, January 15, 2017 10:42:31 AM no Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Deborah J. Bortot Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 10:36 AM To: Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz Subject: RE: revised EA Do you need me on this call or should I keep working on Megan's report? From: Director of OGE Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 10:35 AM To: Heather A. Jones; Deborah J. Bortot; Keith Labedz; Director of OGE Subject: RE: revised EA Ive opened the line now Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 10:35 AM To: Deborah J. Bortot; Keith Labedz; Director of OGE Subject: Re: revised EA At 11 Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. From: Deborah J. Bortot Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 10:27 AM To: Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; Director of OGE OGE-17-0005-E-000170 Subject: RE: revised EA I just got off my 10:00 call. Do we have a call schedule for this or is the next call at 11:45 on Megan's report? OGE-17-0005-E-000171 From: To: Subject: Date: Deborah J. Bortot Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; Director of OGE RE: revised EA Sunday, January 15, 2017 10:35:18 AM What's the call in number for the 11:00 call? From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 10:35 AM To: Deborah J. Bortot; Keith Labedz; Director of OGE Subject: Re: revised EA At 11 Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. From: Deborah J. Bortot Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 10:27 AM To: Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; Director of OGE Subject: RE: revised EA I just got off my 10:00 call. Do we have a call schedule for this or is the next call at 11:45 on Megan's report? OGE-17-0005-E-000172 From: To: Subject: Date: Director of OGE Heather A. Jones; Director of OGE RE: Emailing: Ross, Wilbur L. finalsenateltr (unsigned).pdf Sunday, January 15, 2017 12:49:54 AM Can the date be centered with the "Sincerely"? Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov -----Original Message----From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 12:44 AM To: Director of OGE Subject: Emailing: Ross, Wilbur L. finalsenateltr (unsigned).pdf 1 page attachment withheld in full - (b)(5) Your message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: Ross, Wilbur L. finalsenateltr (unsigned).pdf Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail security settings to determine how attachments are handled. OGE-17-0005-E-000173 From: To: Subject: Date: Van Beek, Jason (Commerce) Sandra S. Mabry posting of Wilbur Ross OGE package to website Tuesday, January 17, 2017 4:26:20 PM Hi Sandy, if you don't mind, do you think you could post Mr. Ross's OGE package on OGE's website today? We find it helpful to refer the media and interested staff to your website for this information. Best, Jason Van Beek General Counsel Chairman John Thune (R-SD) U.S. Senate Commerce Committee 512 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 ((b) (6) OGE-17-0005-E-000174 From: To: Subject: Date: Kassinger, Theodore W. Walter M. Shaub; Heather A. Jones; David Maggi (dMaggi@doc.gov) RE: Senate Docs Monday, January 16, 2017 11:15:57 AM thanks From: Walter M. Shaub [mailto:wmshaub@oge.gov] Sent: Monday, January 16, 2017 9:38 AM To: Kassinger, Theodore W.; Heather A. Jones; David Maggi (dMaggi@doc.gov) Subject: Senate Docs 278 attachment withheld in full - (b)(3) - available on OGE's website. EA available on OGE's website at https //extapps2.oge gov/201/ Presiden nsf/PAS%20Index?OpenView Ted, Here are the 278 and EA we sent to the Senate. Walt OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-E-000175 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Deborah J. Bortot Teresa L. Williamson Heather A. Jones; Sandra S. Mabry RE: Hard copy of paperwork for Senate Monday, January 16, 2017 9:32:03 AM That's great. Thanks! From: Teresa L. Williamson Sent: Monday, January 16, 2017 9:26 AM To: Deborah J. Bortot Subject: Re: Hard copy of paperwork for Senate I will talk to Rod tomorrow to get him to make the packages. If he's not there I'll reach out to Kaneisha to have her have one if her staff do it and include instructions. I can print the packages from here and send it to the nominee room printer. Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. From: Deborah J. Bortot Sent: Monday, January 16, 2017 8:39 AM To: Teresa L. Williamson Cc: Heather A. Jones; Sandra S. Mabry Subject: Hard copy of paperwork for Senate Teresa, Who is preparing the hard copy packages for Mulvaney and Ross? Thanks, Deb OGE-17-0005-E-000176 Referral to DOC On Jan 16, 2017, at 8:43 AM, Deborah J. Bortot wrote: From: Teresa L. Williamson Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:41 PM To: 'Jason vanbeek@commerce.senate.gov' Cc: Deborah J. Bortot; Sandra S. Mabry; Rodrick T. Johnson; Heather A. Jones; 'adonaldson@jonesday.com' Subject: Public Financial Disclosure Report of Wilbur L. Ross Good Evening, I've attached the financial disclosure package for Wilbur L. Ross. President-Elect Trump has announced his intention to nominate Mr. Ross for the position of Secretary, Department of Commerce. The hard copy of the attached documents will be placed at OGE reception for pick up by a Senate rider page per our agreement. If you have any questions, please contact Teresa Williamson @ 202-482-9283. Please respond to this message to confirm receipt of the attached package, and please let me know in your response whether you will send a Senate rider page. Thanks! Teresa Williamson Presidential Nominations Branch U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW - Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005 202-482-9283 OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of OGE-17-0005-E-000177 the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the 278 attachment withheld in full - (b)(3) - available on OGE's email. website. EA available on OGE's website at https:// extapps2.oge gov/201/Presiden.nsf/PAS%20Index? OpenView; final senate letter released below OGE-17-0005-E-000178 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Deborah J. Bortot "Maggi, David (Federal)" Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz FW: Public Financial Disclosure Report of Wilbur L. Ross Monday, January 16, 2017 8:43:00 AM ROSS, Wilber L. finalsenateltr.pdf Ross Wilbur L. Final 278.pdf Ross, Wilbur L finalEA.PDF 278 attachment withheld in full - (b)(3) - available on OGE's website. EA available on OGE's website at https:// extapps2 oge.gov/201/Presiden nsf/ PAS%20Index?OpenView; final senate letter released below From: Teresa L. Williamson Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:41 PM To: (b) (6) ' Cc: Deborah J. Bortot; Sandra S. Mabry; Rodrick T. Johnson; Heather A. Jones; (b)(6) - Ann Donaldson email ' Subject: Public Financial Disclosure Report of Wilbur L. Ross Good Evening, I've attached the financial disclosure package for Wilbur L. Ross. President-Elect Trump has announced his intention to nominate Mr. Ross for the position of Secretary, Department of Commerce. The hard copy of the attached documents will be placed at OGE reception for pick up by a Senate rider page per our agreement. If you have any questions, please contact Teresa Williamson @ 202-482-9283. Please respond to this message to confirm receipt of the attached package, and please let me know in your response whether you will send a Senate rider page. Thanks! Teresa Williamson Presidential Nominations Branch U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW - Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005 202-482-9283 OGE-17-0005-E-000179 UNITED STATES OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS ---- * ---------------------January 15, 2017 The Honorable John Thune Chairman Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Dear Mr. Chairman: In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, I enclose a copy of the financial disclosure report filed by Wilbur L. Ross. President-Elect Trump has announced his intention to nominate Mr. Ross for the position of Secretary, Department of Commerce. We have reviewed the report and have obtained advice from the agency concerning any possible conflict in light of its functions and the nominee's proposed duties. Also enclosed is an ethics agreement outlining the actions that the nominee will undertake to avoid conflicts of interest. Unless a date for compliance is indicated in the ethics agreement, the nominee must fully comply within three months of confirmation with any action specified in the ethics agreement. Based thereon, we believe that this nominee is in compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing conflicts of interest. Sincerely, Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director Enclosures -----------------------* 1201 NEW YORK AVENW . SUITE S00.WASHINGTON DC .20005 OGE-17-0005-E-000180 * From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Deborah J. Bortot "Maggi, David (Federal)"; Keith Labedz; Heather A. Jones Jacobi, Will (Federal); Stowers, Jim (Federal) RE: Mr. Wilbur Ross confirmation documents Monday, January 16, 2017 8:42:23 AM David, W email OGE's letter, the report and the EA to the Commerce Committee last night at 9:41 pm. I'll forward you the email we sent. Thanks, Deb Referral to DOC Referral to DOC From: "Day, Christopher (Commerce)" (b) (6) < > Date: January 16, 2017 at 12:22:26 AM EST To: "Stowers, Jim (Federal)" Cc: "Torppey, Brad (Commerce)" (b) (6) , "Schufreider, Jim OGE-17-0005-E-000181 (Federal)" , "Schufreider, James" Subject: Re: Mr. Wilbur Ross confirmation documents Jim: Thanks for sending. Do you know whether the 278 and OGE letter are also complete? Chris Sent from my iPhone Referral to DOC OGE-17-0005-E-000182 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Kassinger, Theodore W. Walter M. Shaub David Maggi (dMaggi@doc.gov); Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz Re: sent Sunday, January 15, 2017 10:33:48 PM thank you, Heather, Keith, David. It's a very strong agreement, and we appreciate the long hours you've put into it. Can someone send us a copy of what actually went to the Senate - the 278 and agreement? I know we can pull both, but just in case.... On Jan 15, 2017, at 10:18 PM, "Walter M. Shaub" wrote: The package is now with the Senate. Thanks for your work on this everyone! Walt Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please OGE-17-0005-E-000183 notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-E-000184 From: To: Subject: Date: Deborah J. Bortot Teresa L. Williamson; Heather A. Jones RE: Wilbur Ross - Senate and OGE documents Sunday, January 15, 2017 10:01:40 PM Thank you From: Teresa L. Williamson Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:42 PM To: Heather A. Jones; Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: Wilbur Ross - Senate and OGE documents I bcc'd walt at director's email address. Have a good night! From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:41 PM To: Deborah J. Bortot; Teresa L. Williamson Subject: Re: Wilbur Ross - Senate and OGE documents Yes. Teresa is sending now Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. From: Deborah J. Bortot Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:40 PM To: Heather A. Jones; Teresa L. Williamson Subject: Fw: Wilbur Ross - Senate and OGE documents Referral to DOC Heather, Is this the new EA? Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. OGE-17-0005-E-000185 OGE-17-0005-E-000186 From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Heather A. Jones Director of OGE Fw: Public Financial Disclosure Report of Wilbur L. Ross Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:49:40 PM 278 attachment withheld in full - (b)(3) - available on ROSS, Wilber L. finalsenateltr.pdf OGE's website. EA available on OGE's website at Ross Wilbur L. Final 278.pdf https://extapps2.oge.gov/201/Presiden.nsf/PAS% Ross, Wilbur L finalEA.PDF 20Index?OpenView; final senate letter released above It has gone to the senste Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. From: Teresa L. Williamson Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:41 PM To: 'Jason Vanbeek email (b)(6) ' Cc: Deborah J. Bortot; Sandra S. Mabry; Rodrick T. Johnson; Heather A. Jones; Ann Donaldson email (b)(6) ' Subject: Public Financial Disclosure Report of Wilbur L. Ross Good Evening, I've attached the financial disclosure package for Wilbur L. Ross. President-Elect Trump has announced his intention to nominate Mr. Ross for the position of Secretary, Department of Commerce. The hard copy of the attached documents will be placed at OGE reception for pick up by a Senate rider page per our agreement. If you have any questions, please contact Teresa Williamson @ 202-482-9283. Please respond to this message to confirm receipt of the attached package, and please let me know in your response whether you will send a Senate rider page. Thanks! Teresa Williamson Presidential Nominations Branch U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW - Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005 202-482-9283 OGE-17-0005-E-000187 From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Referral to DOC Deborah J. Bortot Heather A. Jones; Teresa L. Williamson Fw: Wilbur Ross - Senate and OGE documents Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:40:02 PM 3 attachments referred to DOC; EA ross-thune-1-15-2017.pdf available online ross-nelson-1-15-2017.pdf ross-shaub-1-15-2017.pdf WLR-signed-ethics-agreement.PDF Heather, Is this the new EA? Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. OGE-17-0005-E-000188 OGE-17-0005-E-000189 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Walter M. Shaub Kassinger, Theodore W.; David Maggi; Jacobi, Will (Federal) (wjacobi@doc.gov); Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R. Re: Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:39:26 PM Thanks Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. From: Kassinger, Theodore W. Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:24 PM To: Walter M. Shaub; David Maggi; Jacobi, Will (Federal) (wjacobi@doc.gov); Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R. Subject: RE: Yes, we agree. From: Walter M. Shaub [mailto:wmshaub@oge.gov] Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:18 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W.; David Maggi; Jacobi, Will (Federal) (wjacobi@doc.gov); Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R. Subject: Re: Thanks. This works. ? Can you confirm that you're ok with us sending this one to the Senate? I need an express authorization. Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. From: Kassinger, Theodore W. Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:12 PM To: Walter M. Shaub; David Maggi; Jacobi, Will (Federal) (wjacobi@doc.gov); Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R. Subject: RE: Will was just trying to get a copy of what you sent with a signature page without the fax headers showing. I sent the attached, which is your document with a clean signature page OGE-17-0005-E-000190 spliced in, but if you can create and send, all the better. From: Walter M. Shaub [mailto:wmshaub@oge.gov] Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:10 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W.; David Maggi; Jacobi, Will (Federal) (wjacobi@doc.gov); Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R. Subject: RE: I'm not sure what this document is. I just need a green light on the document I sent, unless there's a concern. Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 8:54 PM To: David Maggi; Jacobi, Will (Federal) (wjacobi@doc.gov); Walter M. Shaub; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R. Attachment released above: Signature page to EA Subject: OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal OGE-17-0005-E-000191 record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-E-000192 From: To: Subject: Date: Teresa L. Williamson Heather A. Jones Re: I"m on my way home Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:28:44 PM completely up to you. I was able to get the fax stuff off the top of page 7. It's saved to the N drive. There are two transmittal letters. One ending in pdf and one ending in doxt.pdf. I'm assuming since they both look the same the. Pdf is the right one Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:21 PM To: Teresa L. Williamson Subject: I'm on my way home Want me to take over? Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. OGE-17-0005-E-000193 OGE-17-0005-E-000194 From: To: Subject: Date: Teresa L. Williamson Heather A. Jones Re: Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:21:43 PM OK. Can we go with the corrected page 7 inserted? Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:20 PM To: Teresa L. Williamson Subject: Re: We are waiting for authorization now Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. From: Teresa L. Williamson Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:19 PM To: Heather A. Jones Subject: Re: I'm trying but I'm not sure I can do it. Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:14 PM To: Teresa L. Williamson Subject: Fw: Walt is worried about changes. Can you just remove the fax line from what he sent Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. From: Walter M. Shaub Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:10 PM To: 'Kassinger, Theodore W.'; David Maggi; Jacobi, Will (Federal) (wjacobi@doc.gov); Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R. Subject: RE: I'm not sure what this document is. I just need a green light on the document I sent, unless there's a concern. Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 OGE-17-0005-E-000195 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 8:54 PM To: David Maggi; Jacobi, Will (Federal) (wjacobi@doc.gov); Walter M. Shaub; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R. Signature page to EA, available Subject: online OGE-17-0005-E-000196 OGE-17-0005-E-000197 From: Walter M. Shaub Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:10 PM To: 'Kassinger, Theodore W.'; Maggi, David (Federal); Jacobi, Will (Federal); Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R. Subject: RE: I'm not sure what this document is. I just need a green light on the document I sent, unless there's a concern. Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 8:54 PM To: David Maggi; Jacobi, Will (Federal) (wjacobi@doc.gov); Walter M. Shaub; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz Signature page to EA Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R. available on oge gov Subject: OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure OGE-17-0005-E-000198 under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-E-000199 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Kassinger, Theodore W. Walter M. Shaub; David Maggi; Jacobi, Will (Federal) (wjacobi@doc.gov); Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R. EA available at https // RE: extapps2.oge.gov/201/Presiden.nsf/ Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:12:15 PM PAS%20Index?OpenView OMM US-#75389221-v1-corrected EA Wilbur Ross 15 Jan 2017.pdf Will was just trying to get a copy of what you sent with a signature page without the fax headers showing. I sent the attached, which is your document with a clean signature page spliced in, but if you can create and send, all the better. From: Walter M. Shaub [mailto:wmshaub@oge.gov] Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:10 PM To: Kassinger, Theodore W.; David Maggi; Jacobi, Will (Federal) (wjacobi@doc.gov); Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R. Subject: RE: I'm not sure what this document is. I just need a green light on the document I sent, unless there's a concern. Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Kassinger, Theodore W. [mailto:tkassinger@omm.com] Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 8:54 PM To: David Maggi; Jacobi, Will (Federal) (wjacobi@doc.gov); Walter M. Shaub; Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R. Signature page to EA; EA available at https // Subject: extapps2.oge gov/201/Presiden.nsf/PAS% 20Index?OpenView OGE-17-0005-E-000200 OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-E-000201 Referral to DOC From: Kassinger, Theodore W. Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 8:54 PM To: Maggi, David (Federal); Jacobi, Will (Federal); Walter M. Shaub (wmshaub@oge.gov); Heather A. Signature page to EA; EA available at Jones (hajones@oge.gov); Keith Labedz https //extapps2.oge gov/201/Presiden.nsf/ PAS%20Index?OpenView Cc: Schlom, Evan N.; Dorey, David R. Subject: OGE-17-0005-E-000202 OGE-17-0005-E-000203 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Kassinger, Theodore W. Heather A. Jones; "Maggi, David (Federal)"; Keith Labedz; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot Dorey, David R.; Jacob, Dana (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal) RE: Ross Report Certified - Awaiting Signed Ethics Agreement Sunday, January 15, 2017 6:10:33 PM we are waiting for Mr. Ross's signature page. From: Heather A. Jones [mailto:hajones@oge.gov] Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 6:04 PM To: 'Maggi, David (Federal)'; Kassinger, Theodore W.; Keith Labedz; Jacobi, Will (Federal); Deborah J. Bortot Cc: Dorey, David R.; Jacob, Dana (Federal); Williams, Gaye (Federal); Warren, Arthur (Federal) Subject: RE: Ross Report Certified - Awaiting Signed Ethics Agreement Please send the EA and your letter saying all conflicts have been resolved to me and I will get everything up to the Senate. Referral to DOC OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-E-000204 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Deborah J. Bortot Heather A. Jones Keith Labedz RE: Mr. Wilbur Ross Sunday, January 15, 2017 5:57:02 PM Okay. so I don't have to notify David then? -----Original Message----From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 5:55 PM To: Deborah J. Bortot; Teresa L. Williamson Cc: Keith Labedz Subject: RE: Mr. Wilbur Ross Yes, he has signed and it is with David Maggi. -----Original Message----From: Deborah J. Bortot Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 5:55 PM To: Teresa L. Williamson Cc: Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz Subject: FW: Mr. Wilbur Ross -----Original Message----From: Ann M Donaldson [mailto(b) (6) Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 5:44 PM To: Deborah J. Bortot; Heather A. Jones Subject: Mr. Wilbur Ross ] On behalf of the President-Elect, this email serves as confirmation that the President-Elect intends to nominate Mr. Wilbur Ross to be Commerce Secretary. Please transmit his pre-cleared 278 report to the appropriate Senate committee. Ann M. Donaldson Associate JONES DAY(R) - One Firm Worldwide 51 Louisiana Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001 Office +(b) (6) - OGE-17-0005-E-000205 Referral to DOC On Jan 15, 2017, at 5:48 PM, Heather A. Jones wrote: AllWe have received authorization from the President-Elect to send the paperwork to the Senate. Please ask Mr. Ross to certify and sign the EA. Thanks, Heather Heather Jones (202) 482-9316 Office of Government Ethics Visit OGE's website: www.oge.gov Follow OGE on Twitter: @OfficeGovEthics OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-E-000206 From: To: Subject: Date: Director of OGE Heather A. Jones RE: Please ask Mr. Ross to certify to 278 and sign the EA Sunday, January 15, 2017 5:48:20 PM Thanks, let me know when I should go in and sign. Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 5:48 PM To: 'Kassinger, Theodore W.'; Maggi, David (Federal) Cc: 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; 'Schlom, Evan N.'; Keith Labedz; Director of OGE Subject: Please ask Mr. Ross to certify to 278 and sign the EA AllWe have received authorization from the President-Elect to send the paperwork to the Senate. Please ask Mr. Ross to certify and sign the EA. Thanks, Heather Heather Jones (202) 482-9316 Office of Government Ethics Visit OGE's website: www.oge.gov Follow OGE on Twitter: @OfficeGovEthics OGE-17-0005-E-000207 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Walter M. Shaub Heather A. Jones Director of OGE signed cover letter Sunday, January 15, 2017 5:38:20 PM ROSS, Wilber L. finalsenateltr.pdf OGE-17-0005-E-000208 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Director of OGE Heather A. Jones; David Maggi (dMaggi@doc.gov) Maggi, David (Federal); "Jacobi, Will (Federal)"; Director of OGE Dave, we"ll need you to certify and then send the cover letter to us ASAP. We"re going to try to get this to the hill tonight Sunday, January 15, 2017 5:23:14 PM Dave, we'll need you to certify and then send the cover letter to us ASAP. We're going to try to get this to the hill tonight Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 OGE-17-0005-E-000209 From: To: Subject: Date: Director of OGE Heather A. Jones RE: Preclearance: Wilbur L. Ross Sunday, January 15, 2017 5:21:47 PM If you need me, you can call me anytime at (b) (6) . I'll send you the signed letter in a minute. Then, just send me an email when you want me to certify. Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 5:21 PM To: 'Ann M Donaldson' Cc: Maggi, David (Federal); 'Jacobi, Will (Federal)'; Deborah J. Bortot; David J. Apol; Director of OGE; Sandra S. Mabry; Rodrick T. Johnson; Teresa L. Williamson; Emory A. Rounds III Subject: Preclearance: Wilbur L. Ross Annie, Wilbur Ross is precleared. I have attached the ethics agreement. Thanks! Heather Heather Jones (202) 482-9316 Office of Government Ethics Visit OGE's website: www.oge.gov Follow OGE on Twitter: @OfficeGovEthics OGE-17-0005-E-000210 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Heather A. Jones "Ann M Donaldson" Maggi, David (Federal); "Jacobi, Will (Federal)"; Deborah J. Bortot; David J. Apol; Director of OGE; Sandra S. Mabry; Rodrick T. Johnson; Teresa L. Williamson; Emory A. Rounds III Preclearance: Wilbur L. Ross 9 page attachment withheld in full - (b)(5); final version at https://extapps2.oge.gov/201/Presiden.nsf/PAS%20Index? Sunday, January 15, 2017 5:20:44 PM OpenView Ethics Agreement for Preclearance - Ross, Wilbur L 5pm.docx Annie, Wilbur Ross is precleared. I have attached the ethics agreement. Thanks! Heather Heather Jones (202) 482-9316 Office of Government Ethics Visit OGE's website: www.oge.gov Follow OGE on Twitter: @OfficeGovEthics OGE-17-0005-E-000211 From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Heather A. Jones "Schlom, Evan N." Ethics Agreement for Preclearance - Ross, Wilbur L.docx Sunday, January 15, 2017 3:21:36 PM Ethics Agreement for Preclearance - Ross, Wilbur L.docx 9 page attachment withheld in full - (b)(5); final version at https://extapps2.oge.gov/201/ Presiden.nsf/PAS%20Index?OpenView I made the changes OGE-17-0005-E-000212 From: To: Subject: Date: Heather A. Jones Ann M Donaldson Re: Thank you Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:50:50 PM - Sorry about the confusion. Apparently (b)(3), (6) did not get involved until this afternoon Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. Original Message From: Ann M Donaldson Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:49 PM To: Heather A. Jones Subject: Thank you OGE-17-0005-E-000213 From: Director of OGE To: Subj ect : Heather A. Jones RE: question Date : Sunday, January 15, 2017 7 :39:25 PM We're in a hold ing pattern . David and I are going back and forth wit h Ted. Quest ion : How does "Reg" sign his emails --- Reg? Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Governme nt Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW , Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005 -3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.s haub@oge.gov From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 7:26 PM To: Director of OGE Subject: Fw: question It is down t he chain Sent from my BlackBe rry 10 smartphone o n the Ver izon Wireless 4G LTE net work . From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 10:00 PM To: Keith Labedz; Director of OGE Subject: Re: question Yes. I can't put t he date in unt il we hear from t he PTT. Thanks for every t h ing Sent from my BlackBe rry 10 smartphone o n the Ver izon Wireless 4G LTE net work. OGE-17-0005-E-000214 From: To: Subject: Date: Ann M Donaldson Heather A. Jones RE: We are just waiting for Mr. Ross" Approval Sunday, January 15, 2017 3:56:26 PM Understood. ----- Message from "Heather A. Jones" on Sun, 15 Jan 2017 20:49:16 GMT ----From: "Heather A. Jones" To: "Ann M Donaldson" Subject: RE: We are just waiting for Mr. Ross' Approval Apparently - (b)(3), (6) has an issue. From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 3:15 PM To: 'Ann M Donaldson' Subject: RE: We are just waiting for Mr. Ross' Approval Here is the draft that is with Mr. Ross (b) (6) From: Ann M Donaldson [mailto Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 3:06 PM To: Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: We are just waiting for Mr. Ross' Approval ] Great. We should be able to move quickly. Is there a currebt draft EA we can go ahead and review understanding that if he has any changes from the current version, we will re-review? Thanks, Annie OGE-17-0005-E-000215 ----- Message from "Heather A. Jones" on Sun, 15 Jan 2017 19:56:38 GMT ----From: "Heather A. Jones" To: "Ann M Donaldson" Subject: We are just waiting for Mr. Ross' Approval Annie Just wanted you to know we are waiting for Mr. Ross' approval before we preclear. We hope it will come in the next couple of minutes. How much time do you think you will need before you can authorize? Thanks, Heather Heather Jones (202) 482-9316 Office of Government Ethics Visit OGE's website: www.oge.gov Follow OGE on Twitter: @OfficeGovEthics OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-E-000216 OGE Confidential Notice: This email, including all attachments, may constitute a Federal record or other Government property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This email also may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by responding to the email and then immediately delete the email. OGE-17-0005-E-000217 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Director of OGE Keith Labedz; Heather A. Jones; Director of OGE Deborah J. Bortot RE: revised EA Sunday, January 15, 2017 10:34:30 AM Keith, I'm confused by your comment. Let's have a quick call. I'll open the line now, and everyone can call: (b) (6) Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Keith Labedz Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:52 AM To: Heather A. Jones; Director of OGE Cc: Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: revised EA The EA looks ok to me except that (b)(3), (6) from Section 8 does not appear in the Attachment. My guess is that it should be Attachment B. Once they agreed to the revisions, I will build the EA tracking sheet in FDTS. From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:48 AM To: Director of OGE; Keith Labedz Cc: Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: revised EA I'm good with all of the changes and believe we have resolved the outstanding questions. From: Director of OGE Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 12:50 AM To: Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; Director of OGE Cc: Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: revised EA Yes. Go to sleep OGE-17-0005-E-000218 Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 12:40 AM To: Keith Labedz; Director of OGE Cc: Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: revised EA Ok, I'm going to look at it with fresh eyes in the morning From: Walter M. Shaub Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 12:37 AM To: Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz Cc: Deborah J. Bortot Subject: revised EA Heather & Keith, I have finished my review of the Ross agreement submitted for preclearance. I made some edits to the ethics agreement, including some of my own and some of Keith's suggested language. The 278 looks good too. I did not cross-reference each item with the EA or between sections to ensure consistency, as I assume you've done that. However, the report looks good from a substantive standpoint. (Let me know if there were any items you wanted me to take an especially hard look at, or any outstanding questions.) I reviewed the letter the filer sent regarding his name, and it looks fine. Be sure to save that to FDTS. I also reviewed Keith's notes, which look very good. I made a few edits for clarity, nothing substantive. Keith, I used tracked changes, so you can reject any of the suggestions you don't like. Here's what I think needs to be done: 1. I'll send an email to Kassinger and Commerce tonight letting them know where things stand. 2. Heather and Keith, please go through the revised ethics agreement to see whether you think I've captured everything and whether you have any concerns or comments. 3. Heather please confirm for me that I've addressed all of the outstanding questions from you and Keith. 4. If we could have one final call among us, just to make sure we're all on the same page, that would be helpful. 11:00 EST might be late enough for Keith to join in. (Keith, if you're up and OGE-17-0005-E-000219 ready sooner than that out there in Chicago, just shoot us an email, and we can set up the call for an earlier time.) 5. After we talk, I'll send the revised EA to Kassinger and Commerce. 6. Go ahead and work up the cover letter right away, so we'll be ready to transmit. Type the date (January 15, 2017) into the text of the letter. Then, save the cover letter as a PDF. I'll sign using my electronic signature. (I just tested the signature on a test document, and it worked fine.) 7. As soon as we come to final agreement, Heather can preclear. 8. Then, we'll need the filer and Commerce to move quickly to sign the EA and certify the report. 9. Next, I'll certify it. 10. Then, we'll send to Senate. (Heather, you should try to get Teresa to do that for you, so we can turn to DeVos and try to help with that report.) Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov OGE-17-0005-E-000220 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Heather A. Jones Keith Labedz; Director of OGE Deborah J. Bortot Re: revised EA Sunday, January 15, 2017 10:02:50 AM I think Walt wants us to talk first Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. From: Keith Labedz Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:59 AM To: Heather A. Jones; Director of OGE Cc: Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: revised EA I can speak now if we still need the call. Should we tell OMM that we're now just waiting on them? From: Keith Labedz Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:52 AM To: Heather A. Jones; Director of OGE Cc: Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: revised EA The EA looks ok to me except that (b)(3), (6) from Section 8 does not appear in the Attachment. My guess is that it should be Attachment B. Once they agreed to the revisions, I will build the EA tracking sheet in FDTS. From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:48 AM To: Director of OGE; Keith Labedz Cc: Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: revised EA I'm good with all of the changes and believe we have resolved the outstanding questions. From: Director of OGE Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 12:50 AM To: Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; Director of OGE Cc: Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: revised EA Yes. Go to sleep Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 OGE-17-0005-E-000221 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 12:40 AM To: Keith Labedz; Director of OGE Cc: Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: revised EA Ok, I'm going to look at it with fresh eyes in the morning Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000222 Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000223 From: To: Subject: Date: Deborah J. Bortot Heather A. Jones; Director of OGE; Keith Labedz RE: revised EA Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:50:33 AM I'm working on Megan's report right now. Do you need anything from me on this one, if not I'll keep working on the other report? From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:48 AM To: Director of OGE; Keith Labedz Cc: Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: revised EA I'm good with all of the changes and believe we have resolved the outstanding questions. From: Director of OGE Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 12:50 AM To: Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; Director of OGE Cc: Deborah J. Bortot Subject: RE: revised EA Yes. Go to sleep Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000224 Rest of email chain partially disclosed above OGE-17-0005-E-000225 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Heather A. Jones Director of OGE; Keith Labedz Deborah J. Bortot RE: revised EA Sunday, January 15, 2017 12:53:58 AM One more thing, we have to wait for PTT to give the ok before we have him certify. I asked Ted to reach out to the PTT and I e-mailed Annie separately so she will be on the look-out. From: Walter M. Shaub Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2017 12:37 AM To: Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz Cc: Deborah J. Bortot Subject: revised EA Heather & Keith, I have finished my review of the Ross agreement submitted for preclearance. I made some edits to the ethics agreement, including some of my own and some of Keith's suggested language. The 278 looks good too. I did not cross-reference each item with the EA or between sections to ensure consistency, as I assume you've done that. However, the report looks good from a substantive standpoint. (Let me know if there were any items you wanted me to take an especially hard look at, or any outstanding questions.) I reviewed the letter the filer sent regarding his name, and it looks fine. Be sure to save that to FDTS. I also reviewed Keith's notes, which look very good. I made a few edits for clarity, nothing substantive. Keith, I used tracked changes, so you can reject any of the suggestions you don't like. Here's what I think needs to be done: 1. I'll send an email to Kassinger and Commerce tonight letting them know where things stand. 2. Heather and Keith, please go through the revised ethics agreement to see whether you think I've captured everything and whether you have any concerns or comments. 3. Heather please confirm for me that I've addressed all of the outstanding questions from you and Keith. 4. If we could have one final call among us, just to make sure we're all on the same page, that would be helpful. 11:00 EST might be late enough for Keith to join in. (Keith, if you're up and ready sooner than that out there in Chicago, just shoot us an email, and we can set up the call for an earlier time.) 5. After we talk, I'll send the revised EA to Kassinger and Commerce. 6. Go ahead and work up the cover letter right away, so we'll be ready to transmit. Type the date (January 15, 2017) into the text of the letter. Then, save the cover letter as a PDF. I'll sign using my electronic signature. (I just tested the signature on a test document, and it worked fine.) 7. As soon as we come to final agreement, Heather can preclear. 8. Then, we'll need the filer and Commerce to move quickly to sign the EA and certify the OGE-17-0005-E-000226 report. 9. Next, I'll certify it. 10. Then, we'll send to Senate. (Heather, you should try to get Teresa to do that for you, so we can turn to DeVos and try to help with that report.) Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov OGE-17-0005-E-000227 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Heather A. Jones Ann M Donaldson Deborah J. Bortot Ross Sunday, January 15, 2017 12:49:37 AM ?I think we may have Ross for you later today. We have been told that the Committee wants it by the end of the day Thanks Heather Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. OGE-17-0005-E-000228 From: To: Subject: Date: Director of OGE Heather A. Jones; Director of OGE; Keith Labedz; Director of OGE RE: question Saturday, January 14, 2017 10:22:21 PM Ok. Thank Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 10:18 PM To: Director of OGE; Keith Labedz; Director of OGE Subject: Re: question If we resolve the questions below and your ok with the name letter Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. From: Director of OGE Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 10:15 PM To: Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; Director of OGE Subject: RE: question So, Heather, just to confirm. You recommend preclearance at this point, unless I find something? Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 10:01 PM To: Keith Labedz; Director of OGE Subject: Re: question Yes. I can't put the date in until we hear from the PTT. Thanks for everything Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. From: Keith Labedz OGE-17-0005-E-000229 Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 9:49 PM To: Heather A. Jones; Director of OGE Subject: RE: question Ok. Submitted. I also added the committee. Once precleared, a placeholder date would be needed in the "Nominated" field on the General Information page. Preclearance + completing that field allows the filer to file officially. (I am logging off. If needed, I'll have my cell nearby: (b) (6) ) From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 9:41 PM To: Keith Labedz; Director of OGE Subject: Re: question I think yes since issues are really with the EA Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. From: Keith Labedz Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 9:31 PM To: Director of OGE; Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: question I saved a "for preclearance" version of the 278 to your folder within the filer's folder. The only difference from the earlier version are two end date corrections based on the EA review. I verified, via Change History, that no further updates have been made. Should I forward the report up to the program manager step so that, if appropriate, the report can be precleared without a pull-forward action? From: Director of OGE Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 9:27 PM To: Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; Director of OGE Subject: RE: question Yes, unless they have confirmed that the value is zero. Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 8:50 PM To: Keith Labedz; Director of OGE Subject: RE: question OGE-17-0005-E-000230 And I did part 1. One more specific question: There are 4 items on the divesture list in the EA that are not on the 278 because the value is below the reporting threshold. Should we keep them in the EA? From: Keith Labedz Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 8:48 PM To: Heather A. Jones; Director of OGE Subject: RE: question Although moving too fast for comfort, I think I've reconciled Parts 2, 5, 6 v. the ethics agreement. I know the report is internally consistent at this point. From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 8:44 PM To: Director of OGE; Keith Labedz Subject: RE: question Walt Here is where I think we are: . I made some edits to the 4:45 OMM version of the EA. They are saved on the N Drive in this doc: Ross Ethics Agreement 1-14 6pm (OGE edits). My changes are redlined. . OMM made the following changes: o Section 2 ? (b)(3), (4), (5), (6) OGE-17-0005-E-000231 o Section 7 ? (b)(3), (4), (5), (6) . o Sections 8, 11 ? (b)(3), (4), (5), (6) . Keith made the following point: (b)(3), (5), (6) 1. Are we ok with the EA saying: . (b)(3), (4), (5), (6) Keith's thoughts:(b)(3), (5), (6) From: Walter M. Shaub Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 8:37 PM To: Keith Labedz; Heather A. Jones Subject: question Am I looking at this for preclearance at this point, or are there outstanding questions still pending? Walt Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director OGE-17-0005-E-000232 U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov OGE-17-0005-E-000233 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Deborah J. Bortot Heather A. Jones; Director of OGE; Keith Labedz David J. Apol RE: Re Ross Positions Saturday, January 14, 2017 9:23:01 PM Yes. I have a 10:00 call and will be on the 11:45 call that Heather mentioned, but should be available at 11:00. From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 8:37 PM To: Director of OGE; Keith Labedz Cc: Deborah J. Bortot; David J. Apol Subject: RE: Re Ross Positions Yes, we have a conference call on DeVos at 11:45. From: Director of OGE Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 8:35 PM To: Heather A. Jones; Keith Labedz; Director of OGE Cc: Deborah J. Bortot; David J. Apol Subject: RE: Re Ross Positions Thanks. I'll look things over. Would any of you be available for a conference call tomorrow morning? We could do 11:00 since Keith is an hour behind. Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 8:26 PM To: Keith Labedz; Director of OGE Cc: Deborah J. Bortot; David J. Apol Subject: RE: Re Ross Positions Made the changes re the second paragraph and will wait to her from Walt on the first. From: Keith Labedz Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 8:15 PM To: Heather A. Jones; Director of OGE Cc: Deborah J. Bortot; David J. Apol Subject: RE: Re Ross Positions I think (b)(3), (5), (6) OGE-17-0005-E-000234 (b)(3), (5), (6) From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:54 PM To: Keith Labedz; Director of OGE Cc: Deborah J. Bortot; David J. Apol Subject: Re Ross Positions Are we ok with the EA saying: . (b)(3), (5), (6) I Positions on the report but not in the EA (Are these all (b)(3), (6) . (b)(3), (5), (6) positions Keith?): I Heather Jones (202) 482-9316 Office of Government Ethics Visit OGE's website: www.oge.gov Follow OGE on Twitter: @OfficeGovEthics OGE-17-0005-E-000235 From: To: Subject: Date: Keith Labedz Walter M. Shaub; Heather A. Jones RE: question Saturday, January 14, 2017 8:40:30 PM I think the report is ok at this point assuming the final piece of EA v. 278 reconciliation does not uncover a 278 issue. So far, the problems seem to be with the EA. I've also more or less accounted for Part 2. From: Walter M. Shaub Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 8:37 PM To: Keith Labedz; Heather A. Jones Subject: question Am I looking at this for preclearance at this point, or are there outstanding questions still pending? Walt Walter M. Shaub, Jr. Director U.S. Office of Government Ethics 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-3917 Telephone: 202.482.9292 Email: walter.shaub@oge.gov OGE-17-0005-E-000236 From: To: Subject: Date: Keith Labedz Heather A. Jones RE: ROSS EA Saturday, January 14, 2017 5:25:31 PM They haven't signaled any changes since the last pass-back and this version answers my two open questions. From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 5:23 PM To: Keith Labedz Subject: RE: ROSS EA Do you think we have reached a stable 278 draft? From: Keith Labedz Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 5:03 PM To: Heather A. Jones Subject: FW: ROSS EA I have updated my technical notes and added a brief COI discussion. (b) (5) In terms of next steps, the email last night suggested I would pass the EA off once we had a stable 278 draft. I will keep working a bit; however, I'll stop at 6:00. If I'm needed, please call (b) (6) . I will be at home but I do not always hear the office line. I'll keep the cell phone close. Thanks. - - From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 4:06 PM To: Director of OGE Cc: Keith Labedz Subject: ROSS EA - We have two versions with different language in the (b)(3), (6) drive folder ready for review. Heather Jones (202) 482-9316 Office of Government Ethics Visit OGE's website: www.oge.gov Follow OGE on Twitter: @OfficeGovEthics section. They are in the N OGE-17-0005-E-000237 From: To: Subject: Date: Heather A. Jones Keith Labedz RE: Edit of EA Saturday, January 14, 2017 4:04:23 PM yes From: Keith Labedz Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 4:03 PM To: Heather A. Jones Subject: RE: Edit of EA - Ok. I tried a different approach to the (b)(3), (6) entities (#2 on shared drive) but I do not know if that quite works. I guess we are also waiting on a revision from the representatives. Maybe we then forward both up the chain to see which approach (if either) looks promising. From: Heather A. Jones Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 3:55 PM To: Keith Labedz Subject: Edit of EA You can see my edits in a KL-HAJ document in the folder. Heather Jones (202) 482-9316 Office of Government Ethics Visit OGE's website: www.oge.gov Follow OGE on Twitter: @OfficeGovEthics OGE-17-0005-E-000238