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Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
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Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
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Can you have someone send me a copy of what was handed out, yesterday? Thanks.

James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
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James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Thu Aug 24 2017 15:07:46 GMT-0600 (MDT)
karla.cook@boem.gov
Fwd: Materials

Karla, tomorrow morning when you have a chance, in my office, on my desk, on the top of the
wooden inbox, is a booklet from Dong and Eversource energy. It has a plastic cover. It's
probably 15 pages thick. Could you unbind it, scan it into a pdf, and send to Gisela to give to
Vincent? There's also a letter inside of it. Thanks!!!!!
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Date: August 24, 2017 at 4:53:28 PM EDT
To: james.schindler@boem.gov
Subject: Materials
Can you have someone send me a copy of what was handed out, yesterday?
Thanks.

James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
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James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Thu Aug 24 2017 15:11:07 GMT-0600 (MDT)
nicole.cooper@boem.gov

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Fwd: Materials

Hey Nicole, Karla is out tomorrow. Could you do this for me? Let me know and thanks!
Sent from my iPhone
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From: James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Date: August 24, 2017 at 5:07:46 PM EDT
To: karla.cook@boem.gov
Subject: Fwd: Materials
Karla, tomorrow morning when you have a chance, in my office, on my desk, on the
top of the wooden inbox, is a booklet from Dong and Eversource energy. It has a
plastic cover. It's probably 15 pages thick. Could you unbind it, scan it into a pdf, and
send to Gisela to give to Vincent? There's also a letter inside of it. Thanks!!!!!
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Date: August 24, 2017 at 4:53:28 PM EDT
To: james.schindler@boem.gov
Subject: Materials
Can you have someone send me a copy of what was handed out,
yesterday? Thanks.

"Cooper, Nicole" <nicole.cooper@boem.gov>
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"Cooper, Nicole" <nicole.cooper@boem.gov>
Fri Aug 25 2017 07:05:21 GMT-0600 (MDT)
James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Re: Materials

Good morning James,
I'll get the key to your office and scan the booklet for you.

Thanks/Nicole
Nicole Cooper
Program Specialist
Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management
Office of Environmental Programs
Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, NW, Room 5227
Washington, DC 20240
MS 5238

 Email: Nicole.Cooper@boem.gov
Work:202-208-6705

On Thu, Aug 24, 2017 at 5:11 PM, James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov> wrote:
Hey Nicole, Karla is out tomorrow. Could you do this for me? Let me know and thanks!
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Date: August 24, 2017 at 5:07:46 PM EDT
To: karla.cook@boem.gov
Subject: Fwd: Materials
Karla, tomorrow morning when you have a chance, in my office, on my desk, on
the top of the wooden inbox, is a booklet from Dong and Eversource energy. It has
a plastic cover. It's probably 15 pages thick. Could you unbind it, scan it into a pdf,
and send to Gisela to give to Vincent? There's also a letter inside of it. Thanks!!!!!
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Date: August 24, 2017 at 4:53:28 PM EDT
To: james.schindler@boem.gov
Subject: Materials
Can you have someone send me a copy of what was handed out,
yesterday? Thanks.

"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
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"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Mon Aug 28 2017 11:13:34 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Cooper, Nicole" <nicole.cooper@boem.gov>
Re: Materials

Thanks this was great!
On Fri, Aug 25, 2017 at 9:05 AM, Cooper, Nicole <nicole.cooper@boem.gov> wrote:
Good morning James,
I'll get the key to your office and scan the booklet for you.

 Thanks/Nicole
Nicole Cooper
Program Specialist
Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management
Office of Environmental Programs
Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, NW, Room 5227
Washington, DC 20240
MS 5238
Email: Nicole.Cooper@boem.gov
Work:202-208-6705

On Thu, Aug 24, 2017 at 5:11 PM, James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov> wrote:
Hey Nicole, Karla is out tomorrow. Could you do this for me? Let me know and thanks!
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Date: August 24, 2017 at 5:07:46 PM EDT
To: karla.cook@boem.gov
Subject: Fwd: Materials
Karla, tomorrow morning when you have a chance, in my office, on my desk, on
the top of the wooden inbox, is a booklet from Dong and Eversource energy. It
has a plastic cover. It's probably 15 pages thick. Could you unbind it, scan it into
a pdf, and send to Gisela to give to Vincent? There's also a letter inside of it.
Thanks!!!!!
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Date: August 24, 2017 at 4:53:28 PM EDT
To: james.schindler@boem.gov
Subject: Materials
Can you have someone send me a copy of what was handed out,
yesterday? Thanks.

"Cooper, Nicole" <nicole.cooper@boem.gov>
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"Cooper, Nicole" <nicole.cooper@boem.gov>
Tue Aug 29 2017 06:19:50 GMT-0600 (MDT)

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"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Re: Materials

My pleasure!
Nicole Cooper
Program Specialist
Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management
Office of Environmental Programs
Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, NW, Room 5227
Washington, DC 20240
MS 5238
Email: Nicole.Cooper@boem.gov
Work:202-208-6705

On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 1:13 PM, Schindler, James <james.schindler@boem.gov> wrote:
Thanks this was great!
On Fri, Aug 25, 2017 at 9:05 AM, Cooper, Nicole <nicole.cooper@boem.gov> wrote:
Good morning James,
I'll get the key to your office and scan the booklet for you.

Thanks/Nicole
Nicole Cooper
Program Specialist
Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management
Office of Environmental Programs
Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, NW, Room 5227
Washington, DC 20240
MS 5238
Email: Nicole.Cooper@boem.gov
Work:202-208-6705

On Thu, Aug 24, 2017 at 5:11 PM, James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov> wrote:
Hey Nicole, Karla is out tomorrow. Could you do this for me? Let me know and thanks!
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Date: August 24, 2017 at 5:07:46 PM EDT
To: karla.cook@boem.gov
Subject: Fwd: Materials
Karla, tomorrow morning when you have a chance, in my office, on my desk,
on the top of the wooden inbox, is a booklet from Dong and Eversource
energy. It has a plastic cover. It's probably 15 pages thick. Could you unbind
it, scan it into a pdf, and send to Gisela to give to Vincent? There's also a
letter inside of it. Thanks!!!!!

 Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Date: August 24, 2017 at 4:53:28 PM EDT
To: james.schindler@boem.gov
Subject: Materials
Can you have someone send me a copy of what was handed out,
yesterday? Thanks.

 Conversation Contents
Presentation
Attachments:
/84. Presentation/1.1 Bay State Wind Update_Schindler.pdf
/84. Presentation/4.1 Bay State Wind Update_Schindler.pdf

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"Cooper, Nicole" <nicole.cooper@boem.gov>
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Gisella Ojeda-dodds <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Presentation
Bay State Wind Update_Schindler.pdf

Good morning Gisella,
Per James Schindler, please forward this presentation to Mr. Vincent Devito.

Thank you,
Nicole Cooper
Program Specialist
Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management
Office of Environmental Programs
Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, NW, Room 5227
Washington, DC 20240
MS 5238
Email: Nicole.Cooper@boem.gov
Work:202-208-6705

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"Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Fri Aug 25 2017 07:38:03 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Cooper, Nicole" <nicole.cooper@boem.gov>
James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Re: Presentation

Thanks so much! I will give this to him.

 Gisella

On Fri, Aug 25, 2017 at 9:32 AM, Cooper, Nicole <nicole.cooper@boem.gov> wrote:
Good morning Gisella,
Per James Schindler, please forward this presentation to Mr. Vincent Devito.

Thank you,
Nicole Cooper
Program Specialist
Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management
Office of Environmental Programs
Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, NW, Room 5227
Washington, DC 20240
MS 5238
Email: Nicole.Cooper@boem.gov
Work:202-208-6705

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Douglas Domenech, Senior Advisor
Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

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"Cooper, Nicole" <nicole.cooper@boem.gov>
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"Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Re: Presentation

My pleasure!
Nicole Cooper
Program Specialist
Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management
Office of Environmental Programs
Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, NW, Room 5227
Washington, DC 20240
MS 5238
Email: Nicole.Cooper@boem.gov
Work:202-208-6705

 On Fri, Aug 25, 2017 at 9:38 AM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Thanks so much! I will give this to him.
Gisella

On Fri, Aug 25, 2017 at 9:32 AM, Cooper, Nicole <nicole.cooper@boem.gov> wrote:
Good morning Gisella,
Per James Schindler, please forward this presentation to Mr. Vincent Devito.

Thank you,
Nicole Cooper
Program Specialist
Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management
Office of Environmental Programs
Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, NW, Room 5227
Washington, DC 20240
MS 5238
Email: Nicole.Cooper@boem.gov
Work:202-208-6705

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Douglas Domenech, Senior Advisor
Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

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"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Tue Aug 29 2017 08:57:03 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Fwd: Presentation
Bay State Wind Update_Schindler.pdf

This is Dong's presentation/letter, attached.
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 Date: Fri, Aug 25, 2017 at 9:32 AM
Subject: Presentation
To: Gisella Ojeda-dodds <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Good morning Gisella,
Per James Schindler, please forward this presentation to Mr. Vincent Devito.

Thank you,
Nicole Cooper
Program Specialist
Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management
Office of Environmental Programs
Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, NW, Room 5227
Washington, DC 20240
MS 5238
Email: Nicole.Cooper@boem.gov
Work:202-208-6705

"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
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"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Tue Aug 29 2017 08:57:50 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Re: Presentation

Thanks.
On Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 10:57 AM, Schindler, James <james.schindler@boem.gov> wrote:
This is Dong's presentation/letter, attached.
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Cooper, Nicole <nicole.cooper@boem.gov>
Date: Fri, Aug 25, 2017 at 9:32 AM
Subject: Presentation
To: Gisella Ojeda-dodds <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Good morning Gisella,
Per James Schindler, please forward this presentation to Mr. Vincent Devito.

Thank you,

 Nicole Cooper
Program Specialist
Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management
Office of Environmental Programs
Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, NW, Room 5227
Washington, DC 20240
MS 5238
Email: Nicole.Cooper@boem.gov
Work:202-208-6705

-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

 DONE

energy

DONG Energy Wind Power 8

August 1 1, 2017 North American Headquarters
One lntemational Place
Vincent DeVito 100 Oliver Street Surte 2610
- Boston. MA 021 to
Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy

United States Department of the Interior
1849 Street, NW
Washington. DC. 20240

dongenergy com

Dear Mr. DeVito,

We appreciate the opportunity to offer recommendations pursuant to Executive Order 13771, "Reducing
Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs." DONG Energy is a diversified energy company based in
Denmark whose U.S. subsidiary?s headquarters are in Boston. DONG Energy is the global leader in the
development and operation of offshore wind farms. with 22 offshore wind farms in Europe and Asia
comprising over 3,500 MW of capacity. DONG Energy has experience developing and operating projects
under multiple regulatory regimes and recognizes the importance of an expedited permitting process that
allows businesses to optimize value for consumers while minimizing environmental impacts and coordinating
with other marine stakeholders. DONG Energy Wind Power (U.S.) Inc is committed to the safe, cost-effective
and efficient development of the offshore wind industry in the US.

Executive Order 13771 directed executive departments and agencies to manage the costs associated with
complying with Federal regulations and identify savings associated with existing regulations. We offer the
following recommendations to streamline existing regulations and ensure the safe and ef?cient development
of offshore wind projects in the US.

In addition to the recommendations identified below, the company acknowledges the Bureau of Ocean
Energy Management?s current efforts to streamline existing guidelines and publish new guidelines.
DONG Energy appreciates the importance of this work and recommends that this work be progressed on an
accelerated timeline.

Recommendations to Streamline Offshore Wind Regulations

Pursuant to Executive Order 13771, DONG Energy recommends that BOEM implement the following
changes to speed the permitting process, reduce costs and provide greater certainty in the development
process without compromising environmental or safety protections.

Leasing and Permitting Processes

1. BOEM should implement a rigorous plan-preview process that includes mandatory review timelines
for the entire National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process. including the scoping
process and the ultimate agency decision. This would enable a thorough plan-review process while
ensuring the process is more predictable, transparent and expeditious. A more streamlined and
predictable plan review process will reduce scheduling uncertainty, cost and ?nancial risk. BOEM
should ensure that review timelines are consistent with the Department of Interior's regulations and
include all required consultations. See 40 C.F.R. 1501.8.

2. BOEM should approve the scope of work for the Site Assessment Plan (SAP) and Construction and
Operations Plan (COP) prior to developers conducting activities necessary for inclusion in these
documents and well in advance of their submittal to BOEM. In general, BOEM should initiate the
NEPA process as early as possible. including early scoping. consistent with 40 C.F.R. 1501.2. As
the lead agency under NEPA. BOEM should ensure that other agencies are involved at an early
stage in the scoping process and provide them clarity on the required timelines.

DONG

energy

parameters. We look forward to discussing the forthcoming draft guidance on the use of the Design
Envelope concept that BOEM is developing.

9. BOEM should no longer require ?eld veri?cation of acoustic survey equipment. given that BOEM and
other agencies now have suf?cient data from operational experience to conduct desktop
assessments. Field veri?cation is not necessary and creates signi?cant and unwarranted expense
and potential for delay.

10. To ensure safe operations and mitigate impacts on marine mammals during geophysical and
geotechnical surveys. exclusion zones and shutdown requirements for geOphysicai equipment
should be speci?c to the equipment that has the potential to impact species of concern. Lease
language should also be consistent (for all leaseholders) and state that exclusion-zone and
shutdown requirements are only applicable to equipment Operating below 200kHz. To allow for safe
and ef?cient operations, operation of other equipment should not be restricted.

11. BOEM should modify language regarding geotechnical equipment shutdown requirements to ensure
safe operations. In some situations, there may be a risk of equipment getting stuck if it is
immediately shut down, or of creating potentially unsafe situations. Geotechnical equipment that is
subject to shutdown requirements due to noise impacts should be subject to language that notes the
equipment will be shutdown 'when technically feasible.? As usual practice, equipment will be shut
down at the direction of the Protected Species Observer (P80) or shut down as soon as technically
feasible 9., when the equipment is in a safer position).

12. We appreciate the work undertaken by BOEM to produce studies and recommend that the agency
coordinate with industry on this work and increase transparency. We recommend the agency seek
out greater industry input in the Environmental Studies Program and obtain industry feedback before
embarking on studies that are project~speci?c and may require company participation. Technical
studies should rely on the latest technology and incorporate industry input to ensure comprehensive
and accurate conclusions.

We appreciate the opportunity to provide input on the Department's regulatory initiatives, and look forward to
continued dialogue and exploring ways in which DONG Energy Wind Power (U.S.) inc and the Department
can work collaboratively in furtherance of clear, consistent and ef?cient regulations and procedures.

Sincerely,

I a
f?nment Affairs, US.

rgy Wind Power (U.S.) Inc

     

U.S. Department of Interior
August 23, 2017

  

7? BAY STATE


DONE

energy

DONG Energy Wind Power 8

August 1 1, 2017 North American Headquarters
One lntemational Place
Vincent DeVito 100 Oliver Street Surte 2610
- Boston. MA 021 to
Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy

United States Department of the Interior
1849 Street, NW
Washington. DC. 20240

dongenergy com

Dear Mr. DeVito,

We appreciate the opportunity to offer recommendations pursuant to Executive Order 13771, "Reducing
Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs." DONG Energy is a diversified energy company based in
Denmark whose U.S. subsidiary?s headquarters are in Boston. DONG Energy is the global leader in the
development and operation of offshore wind farms. with 22 offshore wind farms in Europe and Asia
comprising over 3,500 MW of capacity. DONG Energy has experience developing and operating projects
under multiple regulatory regimes and recognizes the importance of an expedited permitting process that
allows businesses to optimize value for consumers while minimizing environmental impacts and coordinating
with other marine stakeholders. DONG Energy Wind Power (U.S.) Inc is committed to the safe, cost-effective
and efficient development of the offshore wind industry in the US.

Executive Order 13771 directed executive departments and agencies to manage the costs associated with
complying with Federal regulations and identify savings associated with existing regulations. We offer the
following recommendations to streamline existing regulations and ensure the safe and ef?cient development
of offshore wind projects in the US.

In addition to the recommendations identified below, the company acknowledges the Bureau of Ocean
Energy Management?s current efforts to streamline existing guidelines and publish new guidelines.
DONG Energy appreciates the importance of this work and recommends that this work be progressed on an
accelerated timeline.

Recommendations to Streamline Offshore Wind Regulations

Pursuant to Executive Order 13771, DONG Energy recommends that BOEM implement the following
changes to speed the permitting process, reduce costs and provide greater certainty in the development
process without compromising environmental or safety protections.

Leasing and Permitting Processes

1. BOEM should implement a rigorous plan-preview process that includes mandatory review timelines
for the entire National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process. including the scoping
process and the ultimate agency decision. This would enable a thorough plan-review process while
ensuring the process is more predictable, transparent and expeditious. A more streamlined and
predictable plan review process will reduce scheduling uncertainty, cost and ?nancial risk. BOEM
should ensure that review timelines are consistent with the Department of Interior's regulations and
include all required consultations. See 40 C.F.R. 1501.8.

2. BOEM should approve the scope of work for the Site Assessment Plan (SAP) and Construction and
Operations Plan (COP) prior to developers conducting activities necessary for inclusion in these
documents and well in advance of their submittal to BOEM. In general, BOEM should initiate the
NEPA process as early as possible. including early scoping. consistent with 40 C.F.R. 1501.2. As
the lead agency under NEPA. BOEM should ensure that other agencies are involved at an early
stage in the scoping process and provide them clarity on the required timelines.

DONG

energy

parameters. We look forward to discussing the forthcoming draft guidance on the use of the Design
Envelope concept that BOEM is developing.

9. BOEM should no longer require ?eld veri?cation of acoustic survey equipment. given that BOEM and
other agencies now have suf?cient data from operational experience to conduct desktop
assessments. Field veri?cation is not necessary and creates signi?cant and unwarranted expense
and potential for delay.

10. To ensure safe operations and mitigate impacts on marine mammals during geophysical and
geotechnical surveys. exclusion zones and shutdown requirements for geOphysicai equipment
should be speci?c to the equipment that has the potential to impact species of concern. Lease
language should also be consistent (for all leaseholders) and state that exclusion-zone and
shutdown requirements are only applicable to equipment Operating below 200kHz. To allow for safe
and ef?cient operations, operation of other equipment should not be restricted.

11. BOEM should modify language regarding geotechnical equipment shutdown requirements to ensure
safe operations. In some situations, there may be a risk of equipment getting stuck if it is
immediately shut down, or of creating potentially unsafe situations. Geotechnical equipment that is
subject to shutdown requirements due to noise impacts should be subject to language that notes the
equipment will be shutdown 'when technically feasible.? As usual practice, equipment will be shut
down at the direction of the Protected Species Observer (P80) or shut down as soon as technically
feasible 9., when the equipment is in a safer position).

12. We appreciate the work undertaken by BOEM to produce studies and recommend that the agency
coordinate with industry on this work and increase transparency. We recommend the agency seek
out greater industry input in the Environmental Studies Program and obtain industry feedback before
embarking on studies that are project~speci?c and may require company participation. Technical
studies should rely on the latest technology and incorporate industry input to ensure comprehensive
and accurate conclusions.

We appreciate the opportunity to provide input on the Department's regulatory initiatives, and look forward to
continued dialogue and exploring ways in which DONG Energy Wind Power (U.S.) inc and the Department
can work collaboratively in furtherance of clear, consistent and ef?cient regulations and procedures.

Sincerely,

I a
f?nment Affairs, US.

rgy Wind Power (U.S.) Inc

     

Conversation Contents
RPC Press Release - Need Comments/Edits
Attachments:
/87. RPC Press Release - Need Comments/Edits/1.1 09 XX Members and first meeting
of the Royalty Policy Committee v3.docx
/87. RPC Press Release - Need Comments/Edits/3.1 09 XX Members and first meeting
of the Royalty Policy Committee v3.docx

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"Oliver, Kimiko" <kimiko.oliver@onrr.gov>
Sat Aug 26 2017 04:59:02 GMT-0600 (MDT)
James Schindler <james_schindler@ios.doi.gov>, Vincent Devito
<vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>, Gisella Ojeda-dodds
<gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
RPC Press Release - Need Comments/Edits
09 XX Members and first meeting of the Royalty Policy Committee
v3.docx

Hi James and Mr. DeVito:
I am flagging this again because our public affairs specialist emailed me late last night saying
that she needs your comments back on the press release no later than COB, Monday 8/28.
I have attached the draft press release again for your review.
Thanks,
Kim
-Kim Oliver
Program Analyst
Office of Natural Resources Revenue
202/513-0370 office phone
Kimiko.Oliver@ONRR.gov
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Date: Fri, Aug 25, 2017 at 11:36 PM
Subject: Re: USEITI and other items
To: "Oliver, Kimiko" <kimiko.oliver@onrr.gov>
Cc: "Gould, Greg" <greg.gould@onrr.gov>, "Wilson, Judith" <judith.wilson@onrr.gov>,
"Malcolm, Jennifer" <jennifer.malcolm@onrr.gov>, Jerold Gidner <jerold gidner@ost.doi.gov>
Kim,
Please advise James that the Communications Office will need 72 hours for clearance and I will

 need time to reconcile all of the changes before that can happen. Also, please keep me updated
on the Federal Register Notice clearance since we will want the notice and release to go live on
the same day.
I am not working on the Secretary's quote--his team will put that together that aligns with the
Administration's messaging and goals. If this were a quote from Greg, I would draft something.
Thanks,
Treci Johnson
Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians
202-469-2258 (M)
202-513-0611 (O)
treci johnson@ost.doi.gov

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Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
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"Oliver, Kimiko" <kimiko.oliver@onrr.gov>
James Schindler <james_schindler@ios.doi.gov>, Gisella Ojedadodds <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Re: RPC Press Release - Need Comments/Edits

Will do.
On Aug 26, 2017, at 6:59 AM, Oliver, Kimiko <kimiko.oliver@onrr.gov> wrote:
Hi James and Mr. DeVito:
I am flagging this again because our public affairs specialist emailed me late last
night saying that she needs your comments back on the press release no later than
COB, Monday 8/28.
I have attached the draft press release again for your review.
Thanks,
Kim
-Kim Oliver
Program Analyst
Office of Natural Resources Revenue
202/513-0370 office phone
Kimiko.Oliver@ONRR.gov
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Johnson, Treci <treci johnson@ost.doi.gov>
Date: Fri, Aug 25, 2017 at 11:36 PM
Subject: Re: USEITI and other items
To: "Oliver, Kimiko" <kimiko.oliver@onrr.gov>
Cc: "Gould, Greg" <greg.gould@onrr.gov>, "Wilson, Judith"
<judith.wilson@onrr.gov>, "Malcolm, Jennifer" <jennifer.malcolm@onrr.gov>, Jerold

 Gidner <jerold gidner@ost.doi.gov>
Kim,
Please advise James that the Communications Office will need 72 hours for
clearance and I will need time to reconcile all of the changes before that can happen.
Also, please keep me updated on the Federal Register Notice clearance since we
will want the notice and release to go live on the same day.
I am not working on the Secretary's quote--his team will put that together that aligns
with the Administration's messaging and goals. If this were a quote from Greg, I
would draft something.
Thanks,
Treci Johnson
Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians
202-469-2258 (M)
202-513-0611 (O)
treci johnson@ost.doi.gov

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Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:

Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Sat Aug 26 2017 06:54:13 GMT-0600 (MDT)
james.schindler@boem.gov
Fwd: RPC Press Release - Need Comments/Edits
09 XX Members and first meeting of the Royalty Policy Committee
v3.docx

Can you take a swing at Secretary quote before Monday 10am? Thanks.
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Oliver, Kimiko" <kimiko.oliver@onrr.gov>
Date: August 26, 2017 at 6:59:02 AM EDT
To: James Schindler <james schindler@ios.doi.gov>, Vincent Devito
<vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>, Gisella Ojeda-dodds <gisella ojedadodds@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: RPC Press Release - Need Comments/Edits
Hi James and Mr. DeVito:
I am flagging this again because our public affairs specialist emailed me late last
night saying that she needs your comments back on the press release no later than
COB, Monday 8/28.

 I have attached the draft press release again for your review.
Thanks,
Kim
-Kim Oliver
Program Analyst
Office of Natural Resources Revenue
202/513-0370 office phone
Kimiko.Oliver@ONRR.gov
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Johnson, Treci <treci johnson@ost.doi.gov>
Date: Fri, Aug 25, 2017 at 11:36 PM
Subject: Re: USEITI and other items
To: "Oliver, Kimiko" <kimiko.oliver@onrr.gov>
Cc: "Gould, Greg" <greg.gould@onrr.gov>, "Wilson, Judith"
<judith.wilson@onrr.gov>, "Malcolm, Jennifer" <jennifer.malcolm@onrr.gov>, Jerold
Gidner <jerold gidner@ost.doi.gov>
Kim,
Please advise James that the Communications Office will need 72 hours for
clearance and I will need time to reconcile all of the changes before that can happen.
Also, please keep me updated on the Federal Register Notice clearance since we
will want the notice and release to go live on the same day.
I am not working on the Secretary's quote--his team will put that together that aligns
with the Administration's messaging and goals. If this were a quote from Greg, I
would draft something.
Thanks,
Treci Johnson
Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians
202-469-2258 (M)
202-513-0611 (O)
treci johnson@ost.doi.gov

James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Sun Aug 27 2017 21:55:44 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Re: RPC Press Release - Need Comments/Edits

This is my attempt:
"Restoring this committee marks another step towards repairing trust and transparency in how
we value our nation's tremendous resources. When tribes, states, industry, and the public have
an actual seat at the decision making table, we can better ensure that Americans are getting a
fair deal."

 Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 26, 2017, at 8:54 AM, Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Can you take a swing at Secretary quote before Monday 10am? Thanks.
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Oliver, Kimiko" <kimiko.oliver@onrr.gov>
Date: August 26, 2017 at 6:59:02 AM EDT
To: James Schindler <james schindler@ios.doi.gov>, Vincent Devito
<vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>, Gisella Ojeda-dodds <gisella ojedadodds@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: RPC Press Release - Need Comments/Edits
Hi James and Mr. DeVito:
I am flagging this again because our public affairs specialist emailed me
late last night saying that she needs your comments back on the press
release no later than COB, Monday 8/28.
I have attached the draft press release again for your review.
Thanks,
Kim
-Kim Oliver
Program Analyst
Office of Natural Resources Revenue
202/513-0370 office phone
Kimiko.Oliver@ONRR.gov
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Johnson, Treci <treci johnson@ost.doi.gov>
Date: Fri, Aug 25, 2017 at 11:36 PM
Subject: Re: USEITI and other items
To: "Oliver, Kimiko" <kimiko.oliver@onrr.gov>
Cc: "Gould, Greg" <greg.gould@onrr.gov>, "Wilson, Judith"
<judith.wilson@onrr.gov>, "Malcolm, Jennifer"
<jennifer.malcolm@onrr.gov>, Jerold Gidner
<jerold gidner@ost.doi.gov>
Kim,
Please advise James that the Communications Office will need 72 hours
for clearance and I will need time to reconcile all of the changes before
that can happen. Also, please keep me updated on the Federal Register
Notice clearance since we will want the notice and release to go live on
the same day.
I am not working on the Secretary's quote--his team will put that together

 that aligns with the Administration's messaging and goals. If this were a
quote from Greg, I would draft something.
Thanks,
Treci Johnson
Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians
202-469-2258 (M)
202-513-0611 (O)
treci johnson@ost.doi.gov

<mime-attachment.html>
<09 XX Members and first meeting of the Royalty Policy Committee v3.docx>

Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Mon Aug 28 2017 05:27:44 GMT-0600 (MDT)
James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Re: RPC Press Release - Need Comments/Edits

Thanks.
On Aug 27, 2017, at 11:55 PM, James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov> wrote:
This is my attempt:
"Restoring this committee marks another step towards repairing trust and
transparency in how we value our nation's tremendous resources. When tribes,
states, industry, and the public have an actual seat at the decision making table, we
can better ensure that Americans are getting a fair deal."
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 26, 2017, at 8:54 AM, Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Can you take a swing at Secretary quote before Monday 10am? Thanks.
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Oliver, Kimiko" <kimiko.oliver@onrr.gov>
Date: August 26, 2017 at 6:59:02 AM EDT
To: James Schindler <james schindler@ios.doi.gov>,
Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>, Gisella Ojedadodds <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: RPC Press Release - Need Comments/Edits
Hi James and Mr. DeVito:

 I am flagging this again because our public affairs specialist
emailed me late last night saying that she needs your
comments back on the press release no later than COB,
Monday 8/28.
I have attached the draft press release again for your review.
Thanks,
Kim
-Kim Oliver
Program Analyst
Office of Natural Resources Revenue
202/513-0370 office phone
Kimiko.Oliver@ONRR.gov
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Johnson, Treci <treci johnson@ost.doi.gov>
Date: Fri, Aug 25, 2017 at 11:36 PM
Subject: Re: USEITI and other items
To: "Oliver, Kimiko" <kimiko.oliver@onrr.gov>
Cc: "Gould, Greg" <greg.gould@onrr.gov>, "Wilson, Judith"
<judith.wilson@onrr.gov>, "Malcolm, Jennifer"
<jennifer.malcolm@onrr.gov>, Jerold Gidner
<jerold gidner@ost.doi.gov>
Kim,
Please advise James that the Communications Office will
need 72 hours for clearance and I will need time to reconcile
all of the changes before that can happen. Also, please keep
me updated on the Federal Register Notice clearance since
we will want the notice and release to go live on the same
day.
I am not working on the Secretary's quote--his team will put
that together that aligns with the Administration's messaging
and goals. If this were a quote from Greg, I would draft
something.
Thanks,
Treci Johnson
Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians
202-469-2258 (M)
202-513-0611 (O)
treci johnson@ost.doi.gov

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<09 XX Members and first meeting of the Royalty Policy Committee
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 U.S. Department of the Interior

Office of Natural Resources Revenue

    

.onrr.gov

Of?ce of Public Affairs
For Immediate Release
Sept. XX, 2017

News Release

News Media Contact:


Secretary Zinke Appoints Members to the Royalty Policy

Committee, Announces First Meeting

Significant Step Toward Restoring Public Trust, Collaborative Development of
Federal Lands

WASHINGTON U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke today announced the appointment
of members to the Department of the Interior?s Royalty Policy Committee (Committee). The
Committee will provide advice to the Secretary on management of Federal and American Indian
energy and mineral leases and revenues under the laws governing the Department.

SECRETARY 

In an effort to represent the collective viewpoint of stakeholders, the Committee was established
to provide a forum for representatives of mineral and energy interests, States, Tribal nations,
academia, and the general public to review and comment on revenue management and other

mineral and energy-related policies.

The Department of the Interior received many nominations from quali?ed and esteemed
individuals to serve on the Committee. The Secretary has appointed the following non-federal

members:

States

Primary Members

Andrew McKee, State of Wyoming
Brent Sanford, State of North Dakota
John rowther, State of Alaska
William Darby, State of Texas
Clinton Carter, State of Alabama
John Andrews, State of Utah

Tribes

Primary Members

Russell Begaye, Navajo Nation

Christopher Adam Red, Southern Ute Indian
Tribe

Alternate Members

Hans Hunt, State of Wyoming

Hehns, State of North Dakota
Daniel Saddler, State of Alaska

eny Strickland, State of Texas
Mark Edwards, State of New Mexico
Shawn Thomas, State of Montana

Alternate Members
Bidtah Becker, Navajo Nation

Leslie Shakespeare, Eastern Shoshone Tribe

Charles Robertson, Choctaw Nation of
Oklahoma

Everett Waller, Osage Minerals Council

Mineral/Energy Stakeholders

Primarv Members

Randall Luthi, National Ocean Industries
Association

Patrick Noah, onocoPhillips Company

Estella Alvarado, Anadarko Petroleum
01poration

John Sweeney, VWR Corporation
Matthew Adams, Cloud Peak Energy

Marissa Mitchell, Intersect Power

Academia and Public Interest Groups
Primarv Members

Roderick Eggert, Colorado School of Mines

Van Romero, New Mexico Institute of Mining
and Technology

Monte Mills, University of Montana School of
Law

Daniel Rusz, Wood Mackenzie

Neil McCaleb, Chickasaw Nation
Harry Barnes, Blackfeet Nation

Alternate Members
Albeit Modiano, US Oil Gas Association

Kevin Simpson, Shell Exploration and
Production 0.

Greg Morby, Chevron North America 

Kathleen Sgamma, Western Energy Alliance
Gabrielle Gerholt, oncho Resources

Jennifer adena Fortier, Incremental Oil Gas
USA

Alternate Members

Graham Davis, Colorado School of Mines

Kwame Awuah-Offei, Missouri University of
Science and Technology

As representatives of groups most affected by mineral revenue practices, this special caucus of
experts will serve an important role in advising on issues related to management of the nation?s
multi-billion dollar, federal and Indian minerals revenue pro gram. The Committee occurs at a
critical time when there is an increased emphasis by all stakeholders to promote open and

accountable management of natural resources.

The Committee will begin their important work quickly. The ?rst meeting will be held
Wednesday, October 4, 2017, from 9:00am-4:00pm in the South Penthouse of the Stewart Lee
Udall Department of the Interior Building located at 1849 Street NW, Washington, DC 20240.
Members of the public may attend in person or View docmnents and presentations under
discussion via WebEx at http://bit. lv/I CR9 W6t and listen to the proceedings at telephone number
1?888-455-2910 or International Toll number 210-839-8953 (passcode: 7741096).

 

The Committee will discuss and agree on ?rst-year priority issues and establish goals; adopt a
timeline for future meetings and actions to be taken in order to achieve Committee goals; and
?nalize subcommittee tasks and membership. The ?nal agenda and meeting materials will be

posted on the Committee website at (701'. gov/r20.

The meeting is open to the public. The public will be invited to make statements during the
meeting and ?le written statements with the Committee for consideration.

To submit written comments, contact Kim Oliver at Ipc@ios.doi.go or mail your written
comments to Royalty Policy Committee, Att: Kim Oliver, 1849 Street NW MS 5134,
Washington DC 20240.

The Federal Register Notice announcing the ?rst meeting of the Committee can be accessed Via
the web at: Additional information about the Committee can
be f01md at The agenda, meeting logistics, and meeting materials for the ?rst
meeting will be posted two weeks prior to the meeting.



U.S. Department of the Interior

Office of Natural Resources Revenue

    

.onrr.gov

Of?ce of Public Affairs
For Immediate Release
Sept. XX, 2017

News Release

News Media Contact:


Secretary Zinke Appoints Members to the Royalty Policy

Committee, Announces First Meeting

Significant Step Toward Restoring Public Trust, Collaborative Development of
Federal Lands

WASHINGTON U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke today announced the appointment
of members to the Department of the Interior?s Royalty Policy Committee (Committee). The
Committee will provide advice to the Secretary on management of Federal and American Indian
energy and mineral leases and revenues under the laws governing the Department.

SECRETARY 

In an effort to represent the collective viewpoint of stakeholders, the Committee was established
to provide a forum for representatives of mineral and energy interests, States, Tribal nations,
academia, and the general public to review and comment on revenue management and other

mineral and energy-related policies.

The Department of the Interior received many nominations from quali?ed and esteemed
individuals to serve on the Committee. The Secretary has appointed the following non-federal

members:

States

Primary Members

Andrew McKee, State of Wyoming
Brent Sanford, State of North Dakota
John rowther, State of Alaska
William Darby, State of Texas
Clinton Carter, State of Alabama
John Andrews, State of Utah

Tribes

Primary Members

Russell Begaye, Navajo Nation

Christopher Adam Red, Southern Ute Indian
Tribe

Alternate Members

Hans Hunt, State of Wyoming

Hehns, State of North Dakota
Daniel Saddler, State of Alaska

eny Strickland, State of Texas
Mark Edwards, State of New Mexico
Shawn Thomas, State of Montana

Alternate Members
Bidtah Becker, Navajo Nation

Leslie Shakespeare, Eastern Shoshone Tribe

Charles Robertson, Choctaw Nation of
Oklahoma

Everett Waller, Osage Minerals Council

Mineral/Energy Stakeholders

Primarv Members

Randall Luthi, National Ocean Industries
Association

Patrick Noah, onocoPhillips Company

Estella Alvarado, Anadarko Petroleum
01poration

John Sweeney, VWR Corporation
Matthew Adams, Cloud Peak Energy

Marissa Mitchell, Intersect Power

Academia and Public Interest Groups
Primarv Members

Roderick Eggert, Colorado School of Mines

Van Romero, New Mexico Institute of Mining
and Technology

Monte Mills, University of Montana School of
Law

Daniel Rusz, Wood Mackenzie

Neil McCaleb, Chickasaw Nation
Harry Barnes, Blackfeet Nation

Alternate Members
Albeit Modiano, US Oil Gas Association

Kevin Simpson, Shell Exploration and
Production 0.

Greg Morby, Chevron North America 

Kathleen Sgamma, Western Energy Alliance
Gabrielle Gerholt, oncho Resources

Jennifer adena Fortier, Incremental Oil Gas
USA

Alternate Members

Graham Davis, Colorado School of Mines

Kwame Awuah-Offei, Missouri University of
Science and Technology

As representatives of groups most affected by mineral revenue practices, this special caucus of
experts will serve an important role in advising on issues related to management of the nation?s
multi-billion dollar, federal and Indian minerals revenue pro gram. The Committee occurs at a
critical time when there is an increased emphasis by all stakeholders to promote open and

accountable management of natural resources.

The Committee will begin their important work quickly. The ?rst meeting will be held
Wednesday, October 4, 2017, from 9:00am-4:00pm in the South Penthouse of the Stewart Lee
Udall Department of the Interior Building located at 1849 Street NW, Washington, DC 20240.
Members of the public may attend in person or View docmnents and presentations under
discussion via WebEx at http://bit. lv/I CR9 W6t and listen to the proceedings at telephone number
1?888-455-2910 or International Toll number 210-839-8953 (passcode: 7741096).

 

The Committee will discuss and agree on ?rst-year priority issues and establish goals; adopt a
timeline for future meetings and actions to be taken in order to achieve Committee goals; and
?nalize subcommittee tasks and membership. The ?nal agenda and meeting materials will be

posted on the Committee website at (701'. gov/r20.

The meeting is open to the public. The public will be invited to make statements during the
meeting and ?le written statements with the Committee for consideration.

To submit written comments, contact Kim Oliver at Ipc@ios.doi.go or mail your written
comments to Royalty Policy Committee, Att: Kim Oliver, 1849 Street NW MS 5134,
Washington DC 20240.

The Federal Register Notice announcing the ?rst meeting of the Committee can be accessed Via
the web at: Additional information about the Committee can
be f01md at The agenda, meeting logistics, and meeting materials for the ?rst
meeting will be posted two weeks prior to the meeting.



Conversation Contents
2pm

"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
From:
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Subject:

"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Mon Aug 28 2017 10:17:51 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
2pm

Our 2pm meeting is to go over financial assurances background and industry proposals. The
BOEM folks don't believe half an hour is enough time to do both and suggest:
-Today we talk background/history.
-Then we schedule a longer briefing on industry proposals, with the added benefit that more
analysis will have been done with more time passing.
Are you ok with that?
Also, I'm working on rescheduling our meeting with industry.

"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Mon Aug 28 2017 10:43:34 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Re: 2pm

So, we should just do one meeting and cancel today, correct?
Also, should we postpone Lem until we get another date?
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 12:17 PM, Schindler, James <james.schindler@boem.gov> wrote:
Our 2pm meeting is to go over financial assurances background and industry proposals. The
BOEM folks don't believe half an hour is enough time to do both and suggest:
-Today we talk background/history.
-Then we schedule a longer briefing on industry proposals, with the added benefit that more
analysis will have been done with more time passing.
Are you ok with that?
Also, I'm working on rescheduling our meeting with industry.

 -Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Mon Aug 28 2017 10:59:42 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Re: 2pm

Yes and Yes. I want to talk to you first about different options before rescheduling the OOC
meeting.
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 12:43 PM, Devito, Vincent <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
So, we should just do one meeting and cancel today, correct?
Also, should we postpone Lem until we get another date?
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 12:17 PM, Schindler, James <james.schindler@boem.gov> wrote:
Our 2pm meeting is to go over financial assurances background and industry proposals.
The BOEM folks don't believe half an hour is enough time to do both and suggest:
-Today we talk background/history.
-Then we schedule a longer briefing on industry proposals, with the added benefit that more
analysis will have been done with more time passing.
Are you ok with that?
Also, I'm working on rescheduling our meeting with industry.

-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>

 From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Mon Aug 28 2017 11:04:53 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Re: 2pm

okay.
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 12:59 PM, Schindler, James <james.schindler@boem.gov> wrote:
Yes and Yes. I want to talk to you first about different options before rescheduling the OOC
meeting.
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 12:43 PM, Devito, Vincent <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
So, we should just do one meeting and cancel today, correct?
Also, should we postpone Lem until we get another date?
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 12:17 PM, Schindler, James <james.schindler@boem.gov>
wrote:
Our 2pm meeting is to go over financial assurances background and industry proposals.
The BOEM folks don't believe half an hour is enough time to do both and suggest:
-Today we talk background/history.
-Then we schedule a longer briefing on industry proposals, with the added benefit that
more analysis will have been done with more time passing.
Are you ok with that?
Also, I'm working on rescheduling our meeting with industry.

-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

 Conversation Contents
CA & NY off shore wind task forces

"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Mon Aug 28 2017 10:51:11 GMT-0600 (MDT)
James Schindler <james_schindler@ios.doi.gov>
CA & NY off shore wind task forces

Hi - when are meeting next scheduled? Thanks.
-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Tue Aug 29 2017 15:39:31 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Re: CA & NY off shore wind task forces

Oct 3 is NY's, CA is still being hammered out. I let OREP (Office of Renewable Energy
Programs) know you want to participate and they are scheduling a half hour meeting with you
ahead of Oct 3's task force meeting.
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 12:51 PM, Devito, Vincent <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi - when are meeting next scheduled? Thanks.
-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>

 From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Wed Aug 30 2017 06:41:18 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Re: CA & NY off shore wind task forces

What time on the 3rd? Is it movable either way by a day? Also, can we do a briefing with the CA
team or are they the same? Thanks, again!
On Aug 29, 2017, at 5:39 PM, Schindler, James <james.schindler@boem.gov> wrote:
Oct 3 is NY's, CA is still being hammered out. I let OREP (Office of Renewable
Energy Programs) know you want to participate and they are scheduling a half hour
meeting with you ahead of Oct 3's task force meeting.
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 12:51 PM, Devito, Vincent <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hi - when are meeting next scheduled? Thanks.
-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

 Conversation Contents
RPC Update

"Oliver, Kimiko" <kimiko.oliver@onrr.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Oliver, Kimiko" <kimiko.oliver@onrr.gov>
Tue Aug 29 2017 12:48:12 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>, James Schindler
<james_schindler@ios.doi.gov>, Gisella Ojeda-dodds
<gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
RPC Update

Hello:
I personally hand delivered the meeting notice to the Federal Register and it was accepted
before the cutoff.
The meeting notice will be published this Friday 9/1.
Treci Johnson is working closely with the Communications Office to issue the press release on
9/1.
The appointment letter package is with Margaret Triebsch in Exec Sec for surname. She will
obtain the remainder of the surnames before it goes to the Secretary for signature. She is aware
these letters need to be signed and sent out on Friday 9/1.
I will follow up again on all the moving parts first tomorrow morning.
Thanks,
Kim
-Kim Oliver
Program Analyst
Office of Natural Resources Revenue
202/513-0370 office phone
Kimiko.Oliver@ONRR.gov

"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:

"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Tue Aug 29 2017 12:58:21 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Oliver, Kimiko" <kimiko.oliver@onrr.gov>
Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>, James Schindler
<james_schindler@ios.doi.gov>, Gisella Ojeda-dodds
<gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>

 Subject:

Re: RPC Update

Thank you, Kim!!
Vincent: RPC already has one major accomplishment, we've sent something to the Federal
Register 2 weeks before the final deadline.
Now the meeting notice can publish along with our press release.
On Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 2:48 PM, Oliver, Kimiko <kimiko.oliver@onrr.gov> wrote:
Hello:
I personally hand delivered the meeting notice to the Federal Register and it was accepted
before the cutoff.
The meeting notice will be published this Friday 9/1.
Treci Johnson is working closely with the Communications Office to issue the press release
on 9/1.
The appointment letter package is with Margaret Triebsch in Exec Sec for surname. She will
obtain the remainder of the surnames before it goes to the Secretary for signature. She is
aware these letters need to be signed and sent out on Friday 9/1.
I will follow up again on all the moving parts first tomorrow morning.
Thanks,
Kim
-Kim Oliver
Program Analyst
Office of Natural Resources Revenue
202/513-0370 office phone
Kimiko.Oliver@ONRR.gov

Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
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Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Tue Aug 29 2017 13:32:10 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Oliver, Kimiko" <kimiko.oliver@onrr.gov>
James Schindler <james_schindler@ios.doi.gov>, Gisella Ojedadodds <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Re: RPC Update

Thanks.
On Aug 29, 2017, at 2:48 PM, Oliver, Kimiko <kimiko.oliver@onrr.gov> wrote:
Hello:
I personally hand delivered the meeting notice to the Federal Register and it was
accepted before the cutoff.

 The meeting notice will be published this Friday 9/1.
Treci Johnson is working closely with the Communications Office to issue the press
release on 9/1.
The appointment letter package is with Margaret Triebsch in Exec Sec for surname.
She will obtain the remainder of the surnames before it goes to the Secretary for
signature. She is aware these letters need to be signed and sent out on Friday 9/1.
I will follow up again on all the moving parts first tomorrow morning.
Thanks,
Kim
-Kim Oliver
Program Analyst
Office of Natural Resources Revenue
202/513-0370 office phone
Kimiko.Oliver@ONRR.gov

Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
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Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Tue Aug 29 2017 13:33:23 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
"Oliver, Kimiko" <kimiko.oliver@onrr.gov>, James Schindler
<james_schindler@ios.doi.gov>
Re: RPC Update

That is outstanding. Thanks.
On Aug 29, 2017, at 2:58 PM, Schindler, James <james.schindler@boem.gov> wrote:
Thank you, Kim!!
Vincent: RPC already has one major accomplishment, we've sent something to the
Federal Register 2 weeks before the final deadline.
Now the meeting notice can publish along with our press release.
On Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 2:48 PM, Oliver, Kimiko <kimiko.oliver@onrr.gov> wrote:
Hello:
I personally hand delivered the meeting notice to the Federal Register and it was
accepted before the cutoff.
The meeting notice will be published this Friday 9/1.
Treci Johnson is working closely with the Communications Office to issue the
press release on 9/1.
The appointment letter package is with Margaret Triebsch in Exec Sec for

 surname. She will obtain the remainder of the surnames before it goes to the
Secretary for signature. She is aware these letters need to be signed and sent out
on Friday 9/1.
I will follow up again on all the moving parts first tomorrow morning.
Thanks,
Kim
-Kim Oliver
Program Analyst
Office of Natural Resources Revenue
202/513-0370 office phone
Kimiko.Oliver@ONRR.gov

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Alaska 17 update

"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
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"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Tue Aug 29 2017 13:42:24 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>, Stephen
Wackowski <stephen_wackowski@ios.doi.gov>
Alaska 17 update

Vincent, I have the Alaska BOEM region putting together some talking points and ~5 slides. You
are speaking in the morning session, for no longer than 30 minutes to the full assembly.
There is a breakfast before.
Last, you're up on the website:
http://www.oceans17mtsieeeanchorage.org/mts-plenary-speakers/

Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
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Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Wed Aug 30 2017 06:33:11 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Stephen Wackowski <stephen_wackowski@ios.doi.gov>,
gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov
Re: Alaska 17 update

Thank you.
On Aug 29, 2017, at 3:42 PM, Schindler, James <james.schindler@boem.gov> wrote:
Vincent, I have the Alaska BOEM region putting together some talking points and ~5
slides. You are speaking in the morning session, for no longer than 30 minutes to the
full assembly.
There is a breakfast before.
Last, you're up on the website:
http://www.oceans17mtsieeeanchorage.org/mts-plenary-speakers/

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Good fodder for Ocean '17

Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
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Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Wed Aug 30 2017 08:19:06 GMT-0600 (MDT)
james.schindler@boem.gov, steve_wackowski@ios.doi.gov
Good fodder for Ocean '17

Alaskan Oil Returns With A Vengeance.
In a piece for Oil Price (8/29, Zaremba), Haley Zaremba writes that after an executive order
from Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, the U.S. Geological Survey is “updating their assessments
of oil and gas on Alaska’s North Slope.” The USGS is “looking into areas that have been
protected from drilling since the 1980s, and reevaluating whether they should be opened anew
for petroleum exploration.” She says that “for the first time in a long time, Alaska is now facing
the very real potential of a major energy industry comeback.”

Heather Swift
Department of the Interior

@DOIPressSec
Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov l Interior Press@ios.doi.gov

"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
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"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Thu Sep 07 2017 10:24:07 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Eli Nachmany <eli_nachmany@ios.doi.gov>
Fwd: Good fodder for Ocean '17

---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Date: Wed, Aug 30, 2017 at 10:19 AM
Subject: Good fodder for Ocean '17
To: james.schindler@boem.gov, steve wackowski@ios.doi.gov

Alaskan Oil Returns With A Vengeance.
In a piece for Oil Price (8/29, Zaremba), Haley Zaremba writes that after an executive order
from Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, the U.S. Geological Survey is “updating their assessments
of oil and gas on Alaska’s North Slope.” The USGS is “looking into areas that have been

 protected from drilling since the 1980s, and reevaluating whether they should be opened anew
for petroleum exploration.” She says that “for the first time in a long time, Alaska is now facing
the very real potential of a major energy industry comeback.”

Heather Swift
Department of the Interior

@DOIPressSec
Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov l Interior Press@ios.doi.gov

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Fwd: Request for Venoco Bankruptcy Meeting

"Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
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"Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Wed Aug 30 2017 15:04:39 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>, James Schindler
<james_schindler@ios.doi.gov>
Fwd: Request for Venoco Bankruptcy Meeting

Hello,
Can this Venoco meeting go forth w/o Kate MacGregor if we do it this week or do you prefer we wait until she is
available?
Gisella

---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Cook, Karla <karla.cook@boem.gov>
Date: Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 12:14 PM
Subject: Request for Venoco Bankruptcy Meeting
To: "gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov" <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Good afternoon Gisella,
We are under the impression Vincent would like scheduled this week but Kate is on vacation so
if this week, it would be w/o her.
BOEM/SOL Invitees: (Dial-in # Needed for Pacific Region)
Walter Cruickshank
James Schindler
Emily Lindow
Joan Barminski
Thomas Liu
Dennis Daugherty

​Karla D. Cook

Office of the Director
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Tel: 202-208-6300
Fax: 202-208-6048
karla.cook@boem.gov

From: "Devito, Vincent" <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Date: August 28, 2017 at 3:30:56 PM EDT
To: James Schindler <james schindler@ios.doi.gov>, "Ojeda-dodds, Gisella"
<gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: Venoco bankruptcy

 On Wed, Aug 23, 2017 at 11:32 AM, Devito, Vincent <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Can we set up a meeting? You, Kate, et al. Thanks.
-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Douglas Domenech, Senior Advisor
Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
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James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Wed Aug 30 2017 15:05:32 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>, James Schindler
<james_schindler@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Request for Venoco Bankruptcy Meeting

It can go forward and we brief her separately as part of our normal ASLM meetings if necessary.
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 30, 2017, at 5:04 PM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hello,
Can this Venoco meeting go forth w/o Kate MacGregor if we do it this week or do you prefer we wait
until she is available?
Gisella

---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Cook, Karla <karla.cook@boem.gov>
Date: Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 12:14 PM
Subject: Request for Venoco Bankruptcy Meeting
To: "gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov" <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>

 Good afternoon Gisella,
We are under the impression Vincent would like scheduled this week but Kate is on
vacation so if this week, it would be w/o her.
BOEM/SOL Invitees: (Dial-in # Needed for Pacific Region)
Walter Cruickshank
James Schindler
Emily Lindow
Joan Barminski
Thomas Liu
Dennis Daugherty

​Karla D. Cook

Office of the Director
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Tel: 202-208-6300
Fax: 202-208-6048
karla.cook@boem.gov

From: "Devito, Vincent" <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Date: August 28, 2017 at 3:30:56 PM EDT
To: James Schindler <james schindler@ios.doi.gov>, "Ojeda-dodds,
Gisella" <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: Venoco bankruptcy

On Wed, Aug 23, 2017 at 11:32 AM, Devito, Vincent
<vincent devito@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Can we set up a meeting? You, Kate, et al. Thanks.
-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Douglas Domenech, Senior Advisor
Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

"Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>

 From:
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"Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Wed Aug 30 2017 15:43:06 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Cook, Karla" <karla.cook@boem.gov>
James Schindler <james_schindler@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Request for Venoco Bankruptcy Meeting

Hi Karla,
We can proceed without Kate! This week the best dates for Mr. DeVito are:
Thursday, August 31
- 4:30PM EST
Friday, September 1
- between 4-5PM EST
Just let me know what works for the group and I'll send out an invite with dial-in.
Gisella

On Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 12:14 PM, Cook, Karla <karla.cook@boem.gov> wrote:
Good afternoon Gisella,
We are under the impression Vincent would like scheduled this week but Kate is on vacation
so if this week, it would be w/o her.
BOEM/SOL Invitees: (Dial-in # Needed for Pacific Region)
Walter Cruickshank
James Schindler
Emily Lindow
Joan Barminski
Thomas Liu
Dennis Daugherty

​Karla D. Cook

Office of the Director
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Tel: 202-208-6300
Fax: 202-208-6048
karla.cook@boem.gov

From: "Devito, Vincent" <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Date: August 28, 2017 at 3:30:56 PM EDT
To: James Schindler <james schindler@ios.doi.gov>, "Ojeda-dodds, Gisella"
<gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: Venoco bankruptcy

On Wed, Aug 23, 2017 at 11:32 AM, Devito, Vincent
<vincent devito@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Can we set up a meeting? You, Kate, et al. Thanks.
-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

 -Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Douglas Domenech, Senior Advisor
Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

"Cook, Karla" <karla.cook@boem.gov>
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"Cook, Karla" <karla.cook@boem.gov>
Thu Aug 31 2017 10:18:40 GMT-0600 (MDT)
James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Fwd: Request for Venoco Bankruptcy Meeting

---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Cook, Karla <karla.cook@boem.gov>
Date: Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 12:17 PM
Subject: Fwd: Request for Venoco Bankruptcy Meeting
To: Walter Cruickshank <walter.cruickshank@boem.gov>, Emily Lindow
<emily.lindow@boem.gov>

---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Date: Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 12:16 PM
Subject: Re: Request for Venoco Bankruptcy Meeting
To: "Cook, Karla" <karla.cook@boem.gov>
Or I can shorten to 30 minutes if they want to cover both? Do you think a separate meeting on Venoco will be
necessary?
Gisella

On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 10:44 AM, Cook, Karla <karla.cook@boem.gov> wrote:
Can we go back w/ the Weekly BOEM meeting 4p-4:30p today so Walter can be on-time for
his 4:30p & find a time next week for Venoco Bankruptcy Meeting so we have time to get
briefing material updated?
Thanks again,
​Karla D. Cook

Office of the Director
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Tel: 202-208-6300

 Fax: 202-208-6048
karla.cook@boem.gov

On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 9:39 AM, Cook, Karla <karla.cook@boem.gov> wrote:
We will take the 4p scheduled today w/ us for this please.
​Karla D. Cook

Office of the Director
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Tel: 202-208-6300
Fax: 202-208-6048
karla.cook@boem.gov

On Wed, Aug 30, 2017 at 5:43 PM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.g
ov> wrote:
Hi Karla,
We can proceed without Kate! This week the best dates for Mr. DeVito are:
Thursday, August 31
- 4:30PM EST
Friday, September 1
- between 4-5PM EST
Just let me know what works for the group and I'll send out an invite with dial-in.
Gisella

On Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 12:14 PM, Cook, Karla <karla.cook@boem.gov> wrote:
Good afternoon Gisella,
We are under the impression Vincent would like scheduled this week but Kate is on
vacation so if this week, it would be w/o her.
BOEM/SOL Invitees: (Dial-in # Needed for Pacific Region)
Walter Cruickshank
James Schindler
Emily Lindow
Joan Barminski
Thomas Liu
Dennis Daugherty

​Karla D. Cook

Office of the Director
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Tel: 202-208-6300
Fax: 202-208-6048
karla.cook@boem.gov

From: "Devito, Vincent" <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Date: August 28, 2017 at 3:30:56 PM EDT
To: James Schindler <james schindler@ios.doi.gov>, "Ojeda-dodds,
Gisella" <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: Venoco bankruptcy

On Wed, Aug 23, 2017 at 11:32 AM, Devito, Vincent
<vincent devito@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Can we set up a meeting? You, Kate, et al. Thanks.

 -Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Douglas Domenech, Senior Advisor
Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Douglas Domenech, Senior Advisor
Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

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Royalty Policy Committee   U.S. Department of the Interior

Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
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Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Thu Aug 31 2017 17:20:46 GMT-0600 (MDT)
james.schindler@boem.gov, kimiko.oliver@onrr.gov
Royalty Policy Committee   U.S. Department of the Interior

Hi - DeVito is with a capital "v" thanks. https://www.doi.gov/RPC

"Oliver, Kimiko" <kimiko.oliver@onrr.gov>
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"Oliver, Kimiko" <kimiko.oliver@onrr.gov>
Thu Aug 31 2017 17:21:47 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Chris Mentasti <chris.mentasti@onrr.gov>, James Schindler
<james_schindler@ios.doi.gov>
Fwd: Royalty Policy Committee   U.S. Department of the Interior

Please fix this ASAP.
Kim
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Date: Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 7:20 PM
Subject: Royalty Policy Committee   U.S. Department of the Interior
To: james.schindler@boem.gov, kimiko.oliver@onrr.gov
Hi - DeVito is with a capital "v" thanks.
https://www.doi.gov/RPC

-Kim Oliver
Program Analyst
Office of Natural Resources Revenue
202/513-0370 office phone
Kimiko.Oliver@ONRR.gov

"Oliver, Kimiko" <kimiko.oliver@onrr.gov>

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"Oliver, Kimiko" <kimiko.oliver@onrr.gov>
Thu Aug 31 2017 17:27:15 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Re: Royalty Policy Committee   U.S. Department of the Interior

I just spoke with Chris. That will be fixed in 5 minutes.
On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 7:20 PM, Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi - DeVito is with a capital "v" thanks.
https://www.doi.gov/RPC

-Kim Oliver
Program Analyst
Office of Natural Resources Revenue
202/513-0370 office phone
Kimiko.Oliver@ONRR.gov

"Mentasti, Chris" <chris.mentasti@onrr.gov>
From:
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Subject:

"Mentasti, Chris" <chris.mentasti@onrr.gov>
Thu Aug 31 2017 17:29:11 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Oliver, Kimiko" <kimiko.oliver@onrr.gov>
James Schindler <james_schindler@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Royalty Policy Committee   U.S. Department of the Interior

So sorry about that, I've made that correction.
On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 7:21 PM, Oliver, Kimiko <kimiko.oliver@onrr.gov> wrote:
Please fix this ASAP.
Kim
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Date: Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 7:20 PM
Subject: Royalty Policy Committee   U.S. Department of the Interior
To: james.schindler@boem.gov, kimiko.oliver@onrr.gov
Hi - DeVito is with a capital "v" thanks.
https://www.doi.gov/RPC

-Kim Oliver
Program Analyst
Office of Natural Resources Revenue
202/513-0370 office phone

 Kimiko.Oliver@ONRR.gov

-Chris Mentasti
Office: (202) 513-0614
Cell: (202) 809-5513
Program Analyst
Office of Natural Resources Revenue
Department of the Interior

Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
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Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Thu Aug 31 2017 17:30:31 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Oliver, Kimiko" <kimiko.oliver@onrr.gov>
James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Re: Royalty Policy Committee   U.S. Department of the Interior

Thanks.
On Aug 31, 2017, at 7:27 PM, Oliver, Kimiko <kimiko.oliver@onrr.gov> wrote:
I just spoke with Chris. That will be fixed in 5 minutes.
On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 7:20 PM, Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hi - DeVito is with a capital "v" thanks.
https://www.doi.gov/RPC

-Kim Oliver
Program Analyst
Office of Natural Resources Revenue
202/513-0370 office phone
Kimiko.Oliver@ONRR.gov

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NC declares emergency over gas shortages

"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
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"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Fri Sep 01 2017 11:43:33 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
NC declares emergency over gas shortages

http://thehill.com/homenews/news/348811-nc-governor-declares-state-of-emergency-over-gasshortage
I believe he sent one of the first governor's letters rejecting oil leasing off his coast.

"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
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"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Fri Sep 01 2017 11:52:36 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Re: NC declares emergency over gas shortages

Thanks.
On Fri, Sep 1, 2017 at 1:43 PM, Schindler, James <james.schindler@boem.gov> wrote:
http://thehill.com/homenews/news/348811-nc-governor-declares-state-of-emergency-overgas-shortage
I believe he sent one of the first governor's letters rejecting oil leasing off his coast.

-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
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"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Re: NC declares emergency over gas shortages

I wrote a draft Op-ed to reply to it from the Sec (or David, or Scott Angelle, or Kate, or you). I
just gave it to Heather/Russell.
On Fri, Sep 1, 2017 at 1:52 PM, Devito, Vincent <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Thanks.
On Fri, Sep 1, 2017 at 1:43 PM, Schindler, James <james.schindler@boem.gov> wrote:
http://thehill.com/homenews/news/348811-nc-governor-declares-state-of-emergency-overgas-shortage
I believe he sent one of the first governor's letters rejecting oil leasing off his coast.

-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

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"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Re: NC declares emergency over gas shortages

Terrific.
On Sep 1, 2017, at 3:45 PM, Schindler, James <james.schindler@boem.gov> wrote:
I wrote a draft Op-ed to reply to it from the Sec (or David, or Scott Angelle, or Kate,
or you). I just gave it to Heather/Russell.
On Fri, Sep 1, 2017 at 1:52 PM, Devito, Vincent <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Thanks.
On Fri, Sep 1, 2017 at 1:43 PM, Schindler, James <james.schindler@boem.gov>
wrote:
http://thehill.com/homenews/news/348811-nc-governor-declares-state-ofemergency-over-gas-shortage
I believe he sent one of the first governor's letters rejecting oil leasing off his
coast.

 -Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

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Energy report documents

Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
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Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
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james.schindler@boem.gov
Energy report documents

I If you have any comments, let me know by tonight please. Thanks.

James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
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James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
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Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Energy report documents

I know this is late but -Page 19, iv language on regionwide lease sale needs to become past
tense, since it already happened. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 14, 2017, at 12:23 PM,
Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov> wrote: > > I If you have any comments, let me
know by tonight please. Thanks.

Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
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Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
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James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Re: Energy report documents

Thanks. > On Sep 15, 2017, at 2:16 PM, James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov> wrote:
> > I know this is late but -Page 19, iv language on regionwide lease sale > needs to become
past tense, since it already happened. > > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 14, 2017, at
12:23 PM, Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov> wrote: >> >> I If you have any
comments, let me know by tonight please. Thanks.

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Fwd: BOEM OCS O&G Leasing Program

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"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
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James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Fwd: BOEM OCS O&G Leasing Program

Resending.
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Devito, Vincent <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Date: Fri, Sep 15, 2017 at 5:32 PM
Subject: BOEM OCS O&G Leasing Program
To: Walter Cruickshank <walter.cruickshank@boem.gov>, Emily Lindow
<emily.lindow@boem.gov>, James Schindler <james schindler@ios.doi.gov>, "Ojeda-dodds,
Gisella" <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: Katharine Macgregor <kate macgregor@ios.doi.gov>
Kindly schedule a briefing in my office for either the 22nd or 25th. Thanks.
-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

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RPC meeting in Casper

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Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Sat Sep 16 2017 08:13:15 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Heussner, Holly" <Holly.Heussner@mail.house.gov>,
james.schindler@boem.gov
"Ahern, Kara" <Kara.Ahern@mail.house.gov>
RPC meeting in Casper

Hi, We need to coordinate with Representative Cheney's office (copied) regarding the
scheduling of our meeting there. Thanks.

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Re: BOEM PIO available for you

"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
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"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Mon Sep 18 2017 13:00:41 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Quimby, Frank" <frank_quimby@ios.doi.gov>, Stephen
Wackowski <steve_wackowski@ios.doi.gov>, James Schindler
<james.schindler@boem.gov>
Re: BOEM PIO available for you

Updated James email.
On Mon, Sep 18, 2017 at 2:53 PM, Devito, Vincent <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Thank you.
On Mon, Sep 18, 2017 at 12:27 PM, Quimby, Frank <frank quimby@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
at the Alaska Conference on 17th thru 20, BOEM PIO director Connie Gillette will also
attend the conference and is available to assist you should you need media-related
sevices.

-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

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Re: Telco

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"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Mon Sep 18 2017 13:00:01 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Benoît Bizet" <bbi@ens.dk>, "Ojeda-dodds, Gisella"
<gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>, James Schindler
<james.schindler@boem.gov>
Morten Svendstorp <mortsv@um.dk>, "Niels Frederik Malskær"
<niemal@um.dk>, Bo Riisgaard Pedersen <brp@ens.dk>,
Christina Graaskov Ravn <chrra@efkm.dk>
Re: Telco

Updated James email.
On Mon, Sep 18, 2017 at 2:53 PM, Devito, Vincent <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Yes, I would enjoy scheduling a follow up. Gisella (copied) can facilitate. Thanks, again.
Best, Vincent
On Mon, Sep 18, 2017 at 12:07 PM, Benoît Bizet <bbi@ens.dk> wrote:
Dear Vincent
Thanks for a good and efficient telco. Please find enclosed as agreed the slides from my presentation
to NYSERDA in June, which resumes most of the topics we approached today as well as some
additional information regarding the penalties, guarantees and so on related to the last tendering
process of the 600 MW Kriegers Flak wind farm.
Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any question.
Maybe we can schedule a follow-up telco in some weeks, once you have had time to have a look on
the provided documentation?
Kind regards,
Benoît

-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy

 Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

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"Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Mon Sep 18 2017 15:28:39 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Benoît Bizet" <bbi@ens.dk>, Morten Svendstorp
<mortsv@um.dk>, Christina Graaskov Ravn <chrra@efkm.dk>,
"Niels Frederik Malskær" <niemal@um.dk>, Bo Riisgaard
Pedersen <brp@ens.dk>
James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Re: Telco

Good Afternoon,
Mr. DeVito and Mr. Schindler can be available for another call on the following dates and times:
Thursday, September 28
- 4:30PM EST
- 5PM EST
Monday, October 2
- 11:00AM EST
- 11:30AM EST
- 12:00PM EST
Please let me know which date and time is best and I will send out an invite with our dial-in information.
Sincerely,
Gisella Ojeda-Dodds

On Mon, Sep 18, 2017 at 3:00 PM, Devito, Vincent <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Updated James email.
On Mon, Sep 18, 2017 at 2:53 PM, Devito, Vincent <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Yes, I would enjoy scheduling a follow up. Gisella (copied) can facilitate. Thanks, again.
Best, Vincent
On Mon, Sep 18, 2017 at 12:07 PM, Benoît Bizet <bbi@ens.dk> wrote:
Dear Vincent
Thanks for a good and efficient telco. Please find enclosed as agreed the slides from my
presentation to NYSERDA in June, which resumes most of the topics we approached today as
well as some additional information regarding the penalties, guarantees and so on related to the
last tendering process of the 600 MW Kriegers Flak wind farm.
Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any question.
Maybe we can schedule a follow-up telco in some weeks, once you have had time to have a look
on the provided documentation?
Kind regards,
Benoît

 -Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Douglas Domenech, Senior Advisor
Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

"Benoît Bizet" <bbi@ens.dk>
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"Benoît Bizet" <bbi@ens.dk>
Wed Sep 20 2017 07:29:05 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>,
Morten Svendstorp <mortsv@um.dk>, Christina Graaskov Ravn
<chrra@efkm.dk>, "Niels Frederik Malskær" <niemal@um.dk>, Bo
Riisgaard Pedersen <brp@ens.dk>
James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
SV: Telco

Dear Vincent and James
Thank you for a good exchange last Monday. I would be happy to follow up on Thursday 28 September
at 5 PM EST, as I will be out of office on Monday 2 October.
Kind regards,
Benoît
Fra: Ojeda-dodds, Gisella [mailto:gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov]
Sendt: 18. september 2017 23:29
Til: Benoît Bizet; Morten Svendstorp; Christina Graaskov Ravn; Niels Frederik Malskær; Bo Riisgaard Pedersen
Cc: James Schindler
Emne: Re: Telco

 Good Afternoon,
Mr. DeVito and Mr. Schindler can be available for another call on the following dates and times:
Thursday, September 28
- 4:30PM EST
- 5PM EST
Monday, October 2
- 11:00AM EST
- 11:30AM EST
- 12:00PM EST
Please let me know which date and time is best and I will send out an invite with our dial-in information.
Sincerely,
Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
On Mon, Sep 18, 2017 at 3:00 PM, Devito, Vincent <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Updated James email.
On Mon, Sep 18, 2017 at 2:53 PM, Devito, Vincent <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Yes, I would enjoy scheduling a follow up. Gisella (copied) can facilitate. Thanks, again.
Best, Vincent
On Mon, Sep 18, 2017 at 12:07 PM, Benoît Bizet <bbi@ens.dk> wrote:
Dear Vincent
Thanks for a good and efficient telco. Please find enclosed as agreed the slides from my presentation to
NYSERDA in June, which resumes most of the topics we approached today as well as some additional
information regarding the penalties, guarantees and so on related to the last tendering process of the 600
MW Kriegers Flak wind farm.
Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any question.
Maybe we can schedule a follow-up telco in some weeks, once you have had time to have a look on the
provided documentation?
Kind regards,
Benoît

-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov

-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov

 -Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Douglas Domenech, Senior Advisor
Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

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Fwd: letters
Attachments:
/38. Fwd: letters/1.1 2017.09.14 Alliance letter to Zinke and Cruickshank re Cape Wind
Lease Suspension Request.PDF
/38. Fwd: letters/1.2 2017.09.15 Alliance Comments to M. Morin at BOEM Final SEIS
(4).PDF

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Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Tue Sep 19 2017 09:36:56 GMT-0600 (MDT)
james.schindler@boem.gov, Daniel Jorjani
<daniel.jorjani@sol.doi.gov>, micah_chambers@ios.doi.gov
scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov
Fwd: letters
2017.09.14 Alliance letter to Zinke and Cruickshank re Cape Wind
Lease Suspension Request.PDF 2017.09.15 Alliance Comments
to M. Morin at BOEM Final SEIS (4).PDF

Please circulate as appropriate. Thanks.
Begin forwarded message:
From: Audra Parker <audra@saveoursound.org>
To: "Devito, Vincent" <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: letters
Dear Vincent:
Attached are two letters we just submitted. The first is regarding Cape Wind’s request for a 2 year
suspension The second is our additional comments on final SEIS.

Thanks!
Audra

 SAVE OUR SOUND

.LL alliance to protect nantucket sound

September 14, 2017

Hon. Ryan Zinke
Secretary of the Interior
Department of the Interior
1849 Street, NW.
Washington, DC. 20240

Walter Cruickshank

Acting Director

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Department of the Interior

1849 Street, NW.

Washington, DC. 20240

Re: Cape Wind Lease Suspension Request
Dear Secretary Zinke and Director Cruickshank:

We are writing to you to oppose the request of Cape Wind Associates, LLC (?Cape
Wind?) for a second consecutive suspension of its wind energy lease in Nantucket Sound
(?Lease?). See Letter to James Bennett, Chief of the Office of Renewable Energy, Bureau of
Ocean Energy Management, dated June 22, 2017 (enclosed). Cape Wind?s request neither meets
the standards for a suspension of an Outer Continental Shelf wind lease under 30 CPR.
585.416, nor does the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management have the authority to
issue a second consecutive suspension on the grounds presented by Cape Wind. The Alliance to
Protect Nantucket Sound, Inc. (?Alliance?) therefore requests that BOEM ?nd no basis for a
second suspension of Cape Wind?s Lease and deny Cape Wind?s request.

We wrote to BOEM on May 15, 2017, commenting on Supplemental 
in response to the court?s remand in Public Employees. for Environmental
Responsibility v. Hopper, 827 F.3d 1077 (DC. Cir. 2016), and seeking cancellation of the Lease
on the grounds of Cape Wind?s inability to proceed with a viable project. We also wrote
Secretary Zinke on August 16, 2017, requesting cancellation of the Lease on the grounds that
Cape Wind no longer has the demonstrated ?nancial capability to qualify as a leaseholder under
BOEM regulations. If you act favorably on either of our earlier requests, there is no need to
consider the lease suspension request.

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A. BOEM Should Find That Cape Wind?s Request Contains Inadequate Grounds t0
Justify a Second Suspension

Cape Wind?s request fails to identify suf?cient grounds for BOEM to approve the
suspension request and merely recites the same statement it made two years ago without any
further support and no new grounds that support its request. By letter of July 24, 2015, BOEM
previously approved a two-year suspension of the Lease through July 24, 2017, stating that ?[t]he
history of the project demonstrates that the litigation has negatively impacted ability to
timely obtain project ?nancing and thus commence construction and operation of the project.?
Cape Wind?s second request for a suspension cites to this same statement and relies solely on the
same pending litigation grounds BOEM cited to support the ?rst suspension. Cape Wind
identi?es no new grounds for its request and provides no basis that this statement continues to

apply.

While BOEM may have considered these grounds adequate two years ago to support a
suspension under 30 CPR. 585.416, Cape Wind?s ?nancial capacity to construct and operate
the lease has signi?cantly degraded and Cape Wind?s interest in developing the Project has
seriously waned. It is not litigation that is impacting Cape Wind?s ability to obtain project
?nancing, but Cape Wind?s own shortcomings.

1. Cape Wind Lacks the Financial Capacity to Support the Project

The Cape Wind Project is no longer economically viable, if it ever was, and Cape Wind
no longer has the ?nancial capability to build and operate the Cape Wind Project, let alone the
ability to attract and secure ?nancing to even commence construction of the wind project or its
transmission lines.

Despite tremendous opportunities created in favor of Cape Wind to obtain its power
purchase agreements with Massachusetts utilities, Cape Wind took no action to
preserve its PPAs with Nantucket Electric Company d/b/a National Grid (?National Grid?) or
Eversource Energy, and Cape Wind?s ?nancing efforts have regressed. Instead, Cape Wind
voluntarily chose not to extend its PPAs, by not providing ?nancial collateral to extend the terms
of its PPAs. Although Cape Wind initially tried to invoke the force majeure clause in both PPAs
claiming that lawsuits challenging federal and state approvals had prevented them from meeting
certain critical construction milestones, on January 6, 2015 National Grid and Eversource Energy
separately provided notice to Cape Wind terminating their respective PPAs, effective
immediately, citing Cape Wind?s failure to meet the December 31, 2014 deadline to close on
?nancing and begin construction. In the Massachusetts Energy Facility Siting Board 
proceeding, Cape Wind later conceded that the PPAs were terminated and, in February 2016,

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acknowledged that it had not secured any other PPAs or offtake agreements, and offered no
evidence that it had made any progress in securing project ?nancing.

Cape Wind has little, if any, chance of obtaining ?nancing for its project, and has not
provided the BOEM with any documentation that it is diligently pursuing any such avenues. The
termination of the PPAs deprived Cape Wind of the income stream that supported the ?nancing
of the Cape Wind Project and, therefore, deprived Cape Wind of the ?nancial capability to meet
its obligations under the Lease and the Construction and Operations Plan Cape Wind
is further expressly excluded from Massachusetts legislation that compels utilities to solicit bids
for electricity generated by projects located at least 10 miles from shore with leases obtained
through a competitive process intended to facilitate ?nancing of certain offshore wind energy
generation. 2016 Mass. Acts 188. Cape Wind satis?es neither of these requirements, and
therefore is not eligible to obtain a PPA agreement for any electricity it generates, and thus
enable ?nancing.

These well-documented facts establish ample grounds that it is not litigation that is
holding back development of the Lease but Cape Wind?s own shortcomings. Moreover, the
ongoing litigation in its current context does not serve as suf?cient grounds for a suspension.
Neither BOEM nor Cape Wind is enjoined from undertaking activities that would promote
development of the Lease. The litigation has gone on for many years and may still go on for
years in the future, but under the current circumstance there is nothing in the litigation preventing
Cape Wind from diligently pursuing operations.

2. Cape Wind Has Lost Interest in Developing the Lease

Cape Wind?s actions con?rm its own lack of interest in developing the Lease. Cape
Wind?s suspension request is a short two paragraphs reciting only the grounds BOEM previously
used in approving Cape Wind?s ?rst suspension. It contains no additional grounds, information
or justi?cation. Cape Wind?s comment letter on the draft SEIS is perfunctory and lacking in any
serious effort to engage in the commenting process, especially when compared with Cape
Wind?s past comments on draft EIS on its 2010 decision to issue the Lease.

The Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board also chastised Cape Wind
for its failure to review, provide new information, and check for any updates with pertinent
agencies on issues raised by the public and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts regarding its
approval to construct its transmission lines nearly 15 years after its original application. In
denying Cape Wind?s request, the EF SB expressly found that due to the prolonged passage of
time, the validity of the record used to examine the approvals had become unreliable and
untenable, and Cape Wind?s evidence to support that there have been no changes in background
conditions was ?devoid of rigor or detailed analysis.? Moreover, the EFSB found that it

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appeared unlikely, even with resolution of any obstacles impeding Project construction, that the
Project will contribute to the regional energy supply considering the termination of Cape Wind?s
PPAs and regression by Cape Wind in its permitting and financing. The EFSB was further
hesitant to ?override? the relevant issuing agencies for the nine local and regional permits again.
Consequently, the EFSB held that an extension was not appropriate. Cape Wind would have to
resubmit and start the process over to obtain EF SB approval to construct its transmission
facilities, including a state environmental review, along with any required local and regional
permits. Cape Wind originally soughtjudicial review of the EFSB decision to deny its onshore
access permits but subsequently dropped the case without explanation on October 6, 2016. Since
that time, Cape Wind has taken no further action to obtain the permits it would need to construct
its transmission facilities.

The fact that the Cape Wind Project is not viable is even more obvious when comparing
Cape Wind?s meager efforts to advance the Project with the activities of other wind energy
developers in the region. Considering the region has been at the center of wind energy
development in the Atlantic, Cape Wind?s suspension request should not be considered in a
vacuum. BOEM should carefully consider and weigh Cape Wind?s efforts to develop its Lease
in context of the diligent efforts of other wind energy developers in the region. For example,
Deepwater Wind has completed its wind energy project off Block Island, Rhode Island and has
begun producing and marketing power in 2016. BOEM has also created Wind Energy Areas
which are areas identi?ed as the most suitable on the OCS for renewable energy
development, and held competitive lease sales for these areas. In particular, BOEM created a
WEA offshore of Massachusetts in 2012 and held a competitive lease sale and issued two
commercial wind energy leases in 2015. BOEM also created a Rhode Island and Massachusetts
WEA in 2012 and held a competitive lease sale and issued two commercial wind energy leases in
2013. To encourage this renewable development, Massachusetts speci?cally passed legislation
in 2016 that compels utilities to solicit bids for electricity generated by offshore wind for projects
located in certain areas and developed under a competitive lease. The Cape Wind Project does
not qualify under the Massachusetts legislation, and notably, Cape Wind has not participated in
either BOEM competitive leasing programs or industry-based programs to promote offshore
wind energy development while all other serious developers have done so.

3. Cape Wind Has Violated the Terms of its COP in Violation of BOEM
Regulations

Cape Wind?s failure to commence construction in April 2015 in accordance with its COP
is a clear indication of its inability to proceed under the Lease. BOEM regulations require:

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After your COP is approved, you must commence construction by the date given
in the construction schedule required by and included as a part
of your approved COP, unless BOEM approves a deviation from your schedule.

30 C.F.R. 585.631.

In a letter to Cape Wind dated January 30, 2015, BOEM referenced its most recently
approved construction schedule that required Cape Wind to begin construction by April 2015.
Construction did not begin by this date, nor was there any injunction issued in the ongoing
litigation that might have prevented construction. Moreover, throughout the recent Supplemental
EIS process, BOEM has emphasized that the COP was not vacated and remained in place.
BOEM should therefore ?nd that Cape Wind violated the COP construction requirement even
before the now expired two-year lease suspension issued on July 24, 2015. Further, Cape Wind
cannot even begin construction until BOEM approves a decommissioning plan and ?nancial
assurances supporting it. 30 CPR. On September 29, 2014, BOEM rejected
Cape Wind?s proposed decommissioning plan as being inconsistent with 30 CPR. 585.906.
Cape Wind has yet to provide BOEM with the required decommissioning plan and
accompanying ?nancial assurances.

Cape Wind?s COP has fallen out of compliance for an additional reason. Cape Wind
submitted its original COP with Quonset Point, RI, identi?ed as the Project?s onshore staging
area. BOEM reviewed and approved the COP on that basis. Cape Wind then proposed to
relocate its staging area to New Bedford, MA from Quonset Point, and informed BOEM of this
change in September 2014. BOEM had not yet begun environmental analysis of the New
Bedford site when the New Bedford Terminal cancelled its contract with Cape Wind. As the
facts stand now, the COP still identi?es Quonset Point as the staging area, but neither Quonset
Point nor New Bedford, its intended substitute, are currently under contract with Cape Wind.
These circumstances further demonstrate Cape Wind?s disinterest in developing the Lease.

4. Continuing Flexibility is Not Warranted in Light of Cape Wind?s Inactivity

BOEM already demonstrated extraordinary ?exibilityI in approving the ?rst suspension
and there is no reason cited by Cape Wind why additional ?exibility is warranted. Given the
larger background surrounding the Cape Wind Lease, BOEM is fully aware and on notice that
Cape Wind?s dif?culties are not con?ned to litigation circumstances. BOEM should accordingly

 

In the OCS oil and gas leasing context, BOEM has stated: ?Examples of when a suspension of operations may be
granted include weather delays such as hurricanes or other circumstances beyond the lessee?s control.? See
and Gas Energy Program/Leasing/SBOEMRE Leasing] 0  .pdl?.
Here, there is no circumstance akin to a hurricane or other natural event justifying a suspension.

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?nd that a second suspension is not warranted, especially where a lessee is not diligently
pursuing operations to develop its Lease.

In short, Cape Wind is doing nothing more than it believes necessary to keep the Lease
alive, but is no longer investing resources in the Lease?s development. Encouraging non-
development of a Lease is directly contrary to Secretary Zinke?s July 5, 2017 Order to speed the
processing of federal energy permits in support of the President?s goal of American energy
dominance.

B. BOEM Lacks Authority to Issue a Second Consecutive Suspension on the Same
Grounds as the First

approval of a second consecutive suspension request on the same grounds as the
?rst would clearly violate 30 CPR. 585.421(a) will not approve a suspension request
pursuant to 585.416 for a period longer than 2 years?). The regulation also contains no
authority for consecutive suspensions. In comparison, OCS oil and gas leasing regulations
issued by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement speci?cally allow for
consecutive suspensions, see 30 CPR. 250.170(a) may issue suspensions for up to 5
years per suspension. The Regional Supervisor will set the length of the suspension based on the
conditions of the individual case involved. BSEE may grant consecutive suspension periods?).
Given that BOEM did not reserve to itself authority to extend consecutive suspensions for a
renewable energy lease, the Lease may not receive a second consecutive suspension without a
rule change removing this limitation on authority.

Although a BOEM regulation at 30 C.F.R. 585.103 allows for departures from the
regulations, BOEM can only depart from its regulations when the departure is necessary to: 
Facilitate the appropriate activities on a lease or grant under this part; (2) Conserve natural
resources; (3) Protect life (including human and wildlife), property, or the marine, coastal, or
human environment; or (4) Protect sites, structures, or objects of historical or archaeological
signi?cance.? 30 CPR. 

None of the foregoing conditions for a departure from the regulations apply here. There
are no activities occurring on the Lease to facilitate; a suspension will not conserve natural
resources (wind is renewable); no life or property will be protected by the suspension; and no
historical or archaeological sites will be protected by the suspension. Accordingly, no departure
from the existing regulations may occur. Thus, BOEM is without legal authority to issue a
second consecutive suspension on the same grounds as the ?rst.

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C. BOEM Must Comply with CZMA and NEPA in Approving a Second Suspension

In California v. Norton, 311 F.3d 1162 (9th Cir. 2002), the Ninth Circuit held that OCS
lease suspensions were subject to environmental compliance including the requirement for a
State?s consistency determination under the Coastal Zone Management Act 16
U.S.C. l456(c)(1)(A), and compliance with regulations under the National Environmental
Policy Act 40 CPR. 1500 et seq. The court?s rationale included (I) that the effect
of a suspension in extending a lease subjected the State to continuing risk from lease activities in
the extended term, and (2) that the suspensions at issue came with milestones to be achieved by
the lessee for completing certain geophysical surveys, therefore the suspensions immediately
affected the coastal zone within the suspension period. Norton, 311 F.3d at 1172.

The effect of the suspension in this case would be the same as the effect to those enjoined
in California v. Norton, and accordingly, ?thher review is warranted to con?rm compliance with
all regulatory requirements including the CZMA and NEPA prior to any approval. For instance,
the suspension would extend the lease term subjecting the State and others to the risks of
operating a wind farm in an important transportation, recreation and fishing industry locale.

Thank you for considering the Alliance?s concerns. Please contact me if you have any
questions about the position of the Alliance or if we can be of further assistance.

Sincerely,

l, 1/

Audra Parker

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Of?ce of Renewable Energy
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
381 Elden Street, MS 4080
Hemdon, VA 22170-4817

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James Bennett, Chief

Of?ce of Renewable Energy

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
381 Elden Street, MS 4080

Hemdon, VA 2-170-4817

Re: Request for Suspension of Commercial Lease

Dear Mr. Bennett,

Pursuant to 30 CF 585.416, Cape Wind Associates, LLC requests an additional two-
year suspension of is Commercial Lease Lands for Renewable Ener Develo ment on the
Outer Continental Shelf dated as of November 1, 2010 (the ?Lease?). By letter of July 24, 2015, the
BOEM previously approved a two-year suspension of the Lease through July 24,2017, stating that ?The
history of the project demonstrates that the litigation has negatively impacted ability to timely
obtain project ?nancing and thus commence construction and operation of the project.? CWA requests a
further suspension because, despite diligent efforts of both CWA and BOEM, the litigation regarding
project approvals, including granting of the Lease, remains pending in the federal court system,
and continues to prevent CWA from going forward.

 

The requested extension is necessary to assure enjoyment of the Lease and the continuing
delays due to appeals in the commencement of the project reduce the duration of revenue-generating
operation, which adversely affect project economics. The requested suspension is also in the interest of
BOEM, in that it would increase the likelihood that the ?rst operating lease issued by BOEM would lead
to commercial operation and enhance commercial con?dence in this nascent industry, with BOEM in its
prior suspension stating that ?The US offshore wind industry is still in its early stages, and all developers
face numerous uncertainties and impediments when trying to move forward with project proposals.? For
the same reasons, CWA also requests that the BOEM suspend its payment obligations under the Lease
pursuant to 30 CF 

Sincerely,

Dennis J. Duffy, VP

Recipient
June 22, 17
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SAVE OUR SOUND

LLalliance to protect nantucket sound

September 15, 2017

Ms. Michelle Morin

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Of?ce of Renewable Energy Programs
45600 Woodland Road



Sterling, VA 20166

(703) 787?1722

michelle.morin@boem.gov

Re: Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Cape Wind Energy Project
Docket No. BOEM- 2017- 0008

Dear Ms. Morin:

The Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound (Alliance) submits these comments in response to the
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management?s (BOEM) Notice of Availability of a Final Supplemental
Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Cape Wind Energy Project, 82 Fed. Reg 36418
(August 4, 2017). These comments supplement, and incorporate by reference, our comment
letters of September 14,2017, August 16, 2017, August 3, 2017, July 21, 2017, May 15, 2017,
March 28, 2017, January 30, 2017, and December 2, 2016.

I. The Narrow Scope of the Supplemental EIS Violates EPA

As described in our previous comments, many of the ?aws in the SEIS ?ow from 
overly narrow View of the scope of its obligations under NEPA. BOEM asserts that the Court?s
remand in Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility v. Hopper, 827 F. 3d 1077 (D C.
Cir. 2016) limits the scope of the SEIS to a supplemental analysis of whether the sea?oor would
support the proposed Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs). On that basis, BOEM limits its
evaluation to the additional geological and geophysical data and reports submitted since
2009, and does not address any of the additional issues and new information raised by the
Alliance and other commenters.2

 

?[T]he scope of the SEIS was determined by the Court?s order and IS therefore limited to the geotechnical
information, obtained since 2009.? 5- 6.
2 See r1313 5 6 and Table 5 2

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The Alliance has previously explained that the Court?s remand does not limit the scope of the
SEIS, and that BOEM continues to have an independent duty under NEPA to consider new
circumstances or information in preparation of the SEIS. See Oregon Natural Resources Council
v. Marsh, 845 F. Supp. 758, 766 (D. Or. and the CEQ regulations, independently
of the requirements of the remand order, require an agency to supplement its EIS to take into
consideration any ?signi?cant new circumstances or information relevant to environmental
concerns and bearing on the proposed action or its impacts.??) (citing 40 C.F.R. 
rev ?d in part on other grounds, 52 F.3d 1485, 1488-89 (9th Cir. 1995)
(rejecting agency?s position that scope of second supplemental EIS was limited to issues
speci?cally identi?ed in Court of Appeals? mandate to prepare second supplemental EIS, and
ordering third supplemental EIS), amended on denial of rehearing, of in part sub nom.
Oregon Natural Resources Council v. Harrell, 52 .3d 1499, 1509 (9th Cir. 1995) (?On remand,
the Corps will have to take a hard look at the proffered new information [to decide whether
?irther supplementation is required] That decision, in turn, can be reviewed for whether it was
arbitrary and capricious?)

In addition, NEPA regulations state that:

An agency shall revise the determinations made [as part of the
scoping process] if substantial changes are made later in the
proposed action, or ifsignificant new circumstances or information
arise which bear on the proposal or its impacts.

40 C.F.R. 1501 (emphasis added). The courts have recognized that the regulations vest
broad discretion in federal agencies to change the scope of an EIS in response to changed
circumstances and new information. See Coalition on West Valley Nuclear Waste v. Chu, 592
F.3d 306, 312-13 (2d Cir. 2009). In preparing a supplemental EIS, however, reliance on prior
scoping determinations is only appropriate if there are no substantial changes to the proposed
action or signi?cant new circumstances or information since the earlier scoping process. See
Webster v. Dep ?t of Agriculture, 685 F.3d 411, 424 (4th Cir. 2012).

claim that the Court?s remand precludes it from complying with its duties under NEPA
is extraordinary. There is nothing in the Court?s remand to suggest that it intended to prohibit or
otherwise limit fundamental duty to consider new information, and to revise the scope
of the SEIS accordingly. claim is especially disingenuous?at the very least?given
that the Department of Justice advised the District Court that it was ?neither necessary nor

appro riate? for the District Court to interpret or otherwise clarify the DC. Circuit?s remand
order. The narrow scope of the SEIS is plain error.

 

3 Notice of Proposed Remand Order (October 21, 2016).

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11. Even Within Its Narrow Scope, the Final Supplemental EIS Fails to Adequately
Consider the Suitability of the Seafloor at the Project Location

Neither the 2009 Final EIS nor the Draft SEIS included any discussion of the special problems
and risks posed by extreme scour in the active sand wave ?eld that occupies the entire southern
halfof the project location?a recognized geohazard with signi?cant implications for the
environmental impacts of the project. In response to public comments on the Draft SEIS, the
Final SEIS now includes a very limited description of the additional geotechnical data and
reports submitted to BOEM since 2009. With minimal explanation or analysis, BOEM
concludes that the sea?oor at the project site is suitable to support the WTGs, and no new
signi?cant impacts will result. These conclusions are ?awed for multiple reasons:

0 The additional data and reports that BOEM relies on have still not been made
available for public review.4 BOEM relies heavily on ?unpublished con?dential
documents? to support its conclusions.5

0 The highly generalized description of the data that BOEM has ?nally provided is still
insuf?cient to allow the public to determine the extent to which it meets the speci?c
requirements described in the 201 1 Seabed Scour Report, as explained in our
comments on the Draft SEIS.6 Nonetheless, the limited description of the data is
suf?cient to determine that the data is inadequate in critical respects.

0 Similarly, the conclusory description of the analysis BOEM relies on is also
insuf?cient to allow the public to determine the extent to which it meets the speci?c
requirements described in the 2011 Seabed Scour Report. Nonetheless, the limited

 

4 These reports include:

Cape Wind Associates, LLC (CWA). 2014a. Cape Wind Facilities Design Report (FDR). May 2014.

Cape Wind Associates, LLC (CWA). 2014b. Cape Wind Fabrication and Installation Report (FIR). May 2014.

US. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (US BOEM). 2014b. memo -
engineering review dated September 8, 2014).

5 These reports include:

Det Norske Veritas (DNV). 2014a. Technical Report, Cape Wind Offshore Wind Farm Design Basis-Wind Turbine
Support Structure. May 2014. Unpublished con?dential document.

Det Norske Veritas (DNV). 2014b. VA Reports for the Cape Wind O?frhore Wind Farm. May 16, 2014.
Unpublished con?dential document.

Det Norske Veritas (DN V). 2014c. Scour Protection Design for the Cape Wind O?shore Wind Farm. May 6, 2014.
Unpublished con?dential document.

McNeilan Associates, LLC (McNeilan Associates). 2014. Wave Loading E?ects on Sea?oor and Subsurface,
Cape Wind O?shore Wind Farm. August 24, 2014. Unpublished con?dential document.

6 Fugro Atlantic, Seabed Scour Considerations for O?fshore Wind Energy Development in the Atlantic OCS (Feb. 3,
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description is sufficient to determine that the analysis is inadequate with respect to the
risks involved and the types of measures that may be necessary and feasible to mitigate
extreme scour in an active sand wave ?eld.

0 Consequently, the BOEM still fails to consider the additional environmental impacts
that would ?ow from extreme scour in the southern half of the Cape Wind Project site,
including the impacts that would result from the additional mitigation measures that
would be necessary to prevent the failure of the WTG structures and their associated
transmission cables?such as the pre-dredging of cable route corridors to allow deeper
cable burial, the placement of additional scour protection materials, and increased
monitoring activities, including more frequent and extensive post-construction 
surveys.

First, it has been established that the 2009 data and analysis were inadequate, yet BOEM now
claims that:

As discussed in the 2009 FEIS, excessive sediment transport and
scour around the WTGs could cause instability of the foundations.
To evaluate this impact, the zone of influence of the WTG piles on
currents, waves, and sediment transport was evaluated. An
analysis to predict scour factors and scour depths at the WTGs and
ESP was conducted in 2005 by ESS Group, Inc. (Revised Scour
Report, Report No. 

FEIS 4-1. This is an egregious mischaracterization. The 2009 EIS evaluated the impacts of
scour on the environment, but it did not address the impacts of scour on the structural stability of
the WTGs, or the impacts of scour on transmission cables. The report cited was expressly only
for the purpose of evaluating the effect of the project on natural sediment transport processes?
not vice versa?and ?[t]he results of the analysis are not intended to be used for ?nal design of
the individual FEIS Report No. 4.1 .1-5 at 1.7

Moreover, the scour modeling considered in the 2009 E18 is inadequate because it did not
include sand wave migration and the potential for extreme scour. See generally, EIS 4-5.
Indeed, the 2009 scour analysis does not even mention sand waves at all. See generally, EIS
Report No. .1-5. Instead, it only modeled scour under highly generalized conditions,

 

7 BOEM also attempts to minimize the movement in Europe towards deeper water sites, asserting that this is
explained ?in part? because most shallow water sites are already developed, but this characterization is directly
belied by the 201] Seabed Scour Report, which states that ?In some cases, deeper water sites are being selected over
shallow-water sites for future development due to a lower potential fer scour." 201 Seabed Scour Report at 30
(emphasis added).

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including a ?at sea bottom and typical wave and tidal current conditions. Id.; see also Figures 2-
3 and 2-4 (depicting ?at-bottomed modeling scenarios). It did not model storm conditions, even
though this is when sand wave migration rates and scour are greatest, and sediment transport
rates can increase as much as lOO-fold. FEIS Report No. 4.1.1-9.8 Nor has BOEM updated the
analysis in FEIS Report No. 4.1.1-5 to incorporate sand wave migration or otherwise produced
any updated analysis that models scour in an active sand wave ?eld. As a result, the engineering
and design and analysis of the project fails to account for a major geohazard?the
active sand wave ?eld occupying the southern half of the project site.9

The highly generalized analysis in FEIS Report No. 4.1 . 1-5 was also the basis for the mitigation
measures proposed to ensure the stability of the WTGs riprap design) and to ensure that
transmission cables remain buried visual monitoring). These mitigation measures therefore
do not account for sand wave migration and extreme scour, and BOEM has not considered the
additional impacts that would result from the additional mitigation measures that would be
necessary. For example, the proposed cable monitoring program only speci?es biennial (every
two years) visual inspection of cables in areas of migrating sand waves and sample surveys after
signi?cant storm activity. COP at 135-136; FEIS 9-11. The 2011 Seabed Scour Report,
however, explains that extensive high-resolution surveying (at least twice a year and after
signi?cant storms) is necessary in active sand wave ?elds as part of a post-construction
mitigation program in order to adequately monitor the need for transmission cable re-burial. Id.
at 33. Such a program has not even been proposed, much less evaluated for the impacts it would
necessarily entail acoustic survey impacts to sensitive species, dredging impacts).l0

Second, the post-2009 data and analysis of that data is also inadequate. The 2011
Seabed Scour Report makes clear that sand wave migration rates are a critical parameter to

 

8 1n storm-dominated environments, both normal and extreme conditions must be evaluated. 2011 Seabed Scour
Report at 17.

9 Structural stability should also be reevaluated in light of the recent University of Delaware study ?nding that the
wind environment in Nantucket Sound is much more turbulent that previously known. See Archer, C. L., B. A.
Colle, D. 1.. Veron, F. Veron, and M. J. Sienkiewicz (2016), On the predominance of unstable atmospheric
conditions in the marine boundary layer offshore of the US. northeastern coast, J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 121,
8869~8885, doi:10.1002/ 20 I 6JD024896. Structural stability should also be reevaluated in light of Hurricanes
Harvey and Irma, and the increasing frequency and strength of storms predicted as a result of climate change.
Finally, BOEM should make publicly available all data collected by the E'l? tower, whose permit expires on
October and has not been renewed. BOEM should ensure that the tower is removed within six months.

'0 Other examples of the impacts that result from mitigation measures but that have not been evaluated include ?the
inef?ciency and need for repetitive repairs if [riprap] settles into the seabed? as a result of scour. 20] Seabed
Scour Report at 25. Scour can also cause scour protection measures themselves to evolve into hazards. 201 
Seabed Scour Report at 28 (describing how scour can cause riprap to spread laterally and sink into the seabed,
causing transmission cables to span, and other types of secondary scour resulting from mitigation measures).
Mitigation measures must therefore be calibrated to the extent of scour anticipated.

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evaluate the potential risks of extreme scour, id. at 33 and 40?, but the data evaluated is not
sufficient to adequately assess migration rates. To estimate rates, individual seabed forms must
be surveyed over an appropriate time scale. In the case of sand waves, migration rates are
highest during storm events, so ideally surveys would be conducted before and after major storm
events, or at the very least before and a?er the winter storm season. 12 The most relevant surveys
analyzed by BOEM, however, were conducted in 2003 and 2012?m'ne years apart. It is
unlikely that any individual sand waves would endure over such a time period, much less that
their positions over time could be correlated to yield net migration rates.13 The 2012 survey
therefore adds nothing to the 2003 data, in terms of determining the critical parameter of
migration rates. The 1939 and 1963 surveys cited by BOEM are similarly unhelpful in this
respect. They provide snapshots, but cannot yield rates.l4 It is therefore unsurprising that
BOEM concludes that the 2012 survey data did not change any of its 2009 findings.

Indeed, BOEM fails to disclose the migration rates it claims to have determined in its analysis of
the post-2009 data. The only discussion of sand wave migration rates in the 2009 
purposes of evaluating impacts to the environment, not impacts to the stability of the WTG
structures?assumed (without citation or explanation) migration rates of 3.3 to 9.8 feet per
year.15 The 2011 Seabed Scour Report, however, documents that migration rates in active sand
wave fields can be as high as 200 feet per year. Id. at 32.[6 It is not known what rates, if any,
BOEM claims to have determined from the post-2009 data, much less whether those rates are

 

See also 2011 Seabed Scour Report at 15-16 (?The temporal changes related to seabed morphodynamics 
shitting sand banks or encroachment of a sand wave on an [offshore wind farm] structure can occur quickly in
highly dynamic environments. Understanding the spatial and temporal variability is critical to mitigate sediment
transport and scour hazards?)

'2 Thus the 201 Seabed Scour Report recommends scour monitoring at least twice a year, and after signi?cant
storm events. ?[Sjigni?cant inter-annual variation in oceanographic conditions and by extension bottom currents
and bottom shear stresses have been documented in the Atlantic Id. at 16.

'3 ?Sand waves in this shoal environment are morphologically dynamic, with sand waves moving, appearing,
disappearing, and changing shape over time as a result of tidal and storm in?uence.? 4-5. The crests of sand
banks, ridges, or shoals can shift over the course of a few years. 201 Seabed Scour Report at 32. In addition,
because sand waves can move in different directions over time in response to changing conditions, a net migration
rate over nine years would severely underestimate migration rates over shorter time periods, such as a major storm,
or the winter storm season; these shorter time periods are the most relevant to structural stability, because they can
impact structural stability immediately, before mitigation actions are possible.

'4 With regard to this issue, and throughout the SEIS, BOEM fails to evaluate the lack of relevant information as
required by 40 C.F.R. 1502.22 (Incomplete or unavailable data). The analysis of uncertainty is especially
important in the Atlantic OCS because of the comparative scarcity of data. 201 Seabed Scour Report at 39.

'5 See FEIS 5-38 and -48. As previously noted, this was for purposes of assessing the impacts of the project on the
environment. not for purposes of assessing the impacts of scour on the WTGs. conclusions regarding the
impacts to the environment are therefore also severely underestimated.

'6 The location of the Cape Wind project is speci?cally identi?ed as comparable to shallow European offshore wind
project sites where the highest sediment transport rates have been observed Scroby Sands). 201 Seabed
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realistic. It is also not known how those rates (if any) were incorporated into analysis,
or even if BOEM performed any additional analysis at all, beyond the inadequate 2009 scour
modeling. But if statements are correct that the post-2009 data did not change its 2009
?ndings, it would appear that it still believes that migration rates of approximately 3 to 10 feet
per year are appropriate.

It thus would appear that?even if BOEM performed some additional, undisclosed analysis?
BOEM continues to assume unrealistic migration rates that severely underestimate the risks of
extreme scour, undermining any conclusion that the sea?oor is suitable for the stability of the
WTG structures. If so, analysis would also necessarily underestimate by a wide margin
the extent of the mitigation measures necessary to mitigate the impacts to the WTGs and
transmission cables, and the environmental impacts that would result from those measures 
placement of additional riprap, monitoring surveys, dredging to re-bury exposed cables).
The public, however, cannot make fully informed comments unless BOEM discloses the relevant
data, reports, and analysis.

In any case, BOEM continues to cite the 2009 scour modeling as a basis for its conclusions, and
in fact asserts that the post-2009 data does not change its conclusions. BOEM clearly states that:

The engineering design in the FDR included the [sediment
transport] modeling results to assure these factors would not
impact the WTGs These model ?ndings were presented in the
2009 FEIS, and the addition of 2012 survey data has not
significantly changed them.

FEIS 3-2; 4-6 (?The additional geotechnical data that CWA gathered in 2012 for preparation of
the FDR and FIR does not alter the 2009 EIS As previously noted, the 2009
sediment transport modeling did not include sand wave migration and extreme scour, and ?[t]he
results of the analysis [were] not intended to be used for ?nal design of the individual 
FEIS Report No. 4.1.1-5 at 1. It thus follows, from own description of the analysis it
relies on, that the engineering design evaluated in the FDR fails to account for sand wave
migration and extreme scour. analysis therefore cannot sustain the conclusion that the
sea?oor at the lease site is capable of supporting the proposed structures within the active sand
wave field that occupies the southern half of the project site.1

 

'7 For the same reasons, conclusions that the proposed damping system is suf?cient to mitigate oscillations
from environmental forces acting upon the WTGs, and that the proposed scour protection system would adequately
mitigate the risk of liquefaction, are also ?awed. Both analyses depend on the depth of burial of the monopiles,
which in turn depends on the extent of sand wave migration and extreme scour. For example, scour can change the
fundamental period of vibration of the foundation and substructure. 201 1 Seabed Scour Report at 24-25. Extreme

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Conclusion

The inal Supplemental [-318 does not comply with NEPA or the Court?s remand. The scope of
analysis?consideration of only the currently available geological survey data and related data?
is inadequate. Even within overly narrow scope of analysis, the Final Supplemental
EIS fails to adequately address the suitability of the sea?oor to support project structures at the
proposed location.

The Final Supplemental EIS cannot support af?rmation of the Cape Wind lease and subsequent
project approvals. Accordingly, cancellation of the lease is the required course of action.

Sincerely,

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scour can also expose over half of the monopile?s proposed 85-foot burial depth, as described in our previous
comments. failure to model sand wave migration and extreme scour underestimates these risks, and
renders its analysis unreliable.

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Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
James Kendall <james.kendall@boem.gov>
A couple of additional photos from Oceans 17
Oceans 17 oil spill response.jpg Oceans 17.jpg

Hello,
Sending a couple more...
Thanks!
Connie
Connie Gillette

Chief of Public Affairs 
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
202-208-5387 
Cell: 202-251-6701
www.boem.gov

Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
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Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Wed Sep 20 2017 21:45:33 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Gillette, Connie" <connie.gillette@boem.gov>
James Kendall <james.kendall@boem.gov>
Re: A couple of additional photos from Oceans 17

Thank you very much. If my flight has wifi, will tweet tonight. Excellent day.
On Sep 20, 2017, at 12:04 PM, Gillette, Connie <connie.gillette@boem.gov> wrote:
Hello,
Sending a couple more...
Thanks!
Connie
Connie Gillette

Chief of Public Affairs 

 Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
202-208-5387 
Cell: 202-251-6701
www.boem.gov
<Oceans 17 oil spill response.jpg>
<Oceans 17.jpg>

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Re:

Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

CC:

Subject:

Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Tue Sep 26 2017 10:12:46 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>, Walter
Cruickshank <Walter.Cruickshank@boem.gov>, Gisella Ojedadodds <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>, James Bennett
<james.bennett@boem.gov>, Lucas Feinberg
<lucas.feinberg@boem.gov>
Re:

Thank you. Will review. > On Sep 26, 2017, at 12:06 PM, Lindow, Emily
<emily.lindow@boem.gov> wrote: > > Dear Vincent, > Attached are a series of documents for
your review in advance of the New > York Task Force meeting on October 3rd in Riverhead,
NY. You have also > been invited to participate in a boat trip to the Block Island Wind Farm > on
October 4th (see > attachment 8 for more information). Please let us know if you are >
interested in attending. > > *BRIEFING MATERIALS:* > > 1. Background briefing on the NY
Task Force > 2. Task Force Meeting Agenda > 3. Task Force Roster > 4. OPA talking points >
5. OPA NY FAQ document > 6. Map of the NY region (note: may take a couple tries to open due
to > its size) > 7. Timeline of OREP NY Planning and Coordination > 8. Information flyer for
Block Island trip > > When you arrive at the meeting, there will be BOEM personnel at the >
registration desk to greet you and provide introductions. Please feel free > to reach out to Jim
Bennett, the Renewables Program Chief on his cell > at 571-230-9280 if any issues come up on
the day of the meeting. > > Please let us know if you have any questions or would like to
discuss the > materials in advance. > > Thanks, > Emily > > -- > Emily Lindow > Chief of Staff >
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management > US Department of the Interior > 202-208-6300 (main)
> 202-513-0825 > <1_NY Background Memo for DeVito 9_26_17.docx> > <2_Draft NY TF
Agenda for TF 9_26_17.docx> > <3_NY TF Roster 9_26_17.pdf> > <4_Vincent DeVito
Remarks 9_26_17.docx> > <5_Fishing Wind FAQs 9-26-17.docx> >
<6_NY_Area_Poster_naut_chart_9_7_2017.pdf> > <7_NY Planning and Coordination
Summary Sheet 09222017.docx> > <8_04Oct2017 Offshore Wind at Block Island.pdf>

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NY task force

"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
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Subject:

"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Thu Sep 28 2017 12:47:18 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Emily Lindow <emily.lindow@boem.gov>, James Schindler
<james_schindler@ios.doi.gov>, "Ojeda-dodds, Gisella"
<gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
NY task force

For some reason, I am booked to speak at North American Gas Forum in DC the same day and
time as the NY task force.
-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Thu Sep 28 2017 12:52:17 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Emily Lindow <emily.lindow@boem.gov>, "Ojeda-dodds, Gisella"
<gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>, James Schindler
<james.schindler@boem.gov>
Re: NY task force

For some reason, I am booked to speak at North American Gas Forum in DC the same day
and time as the NY task force.
-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

--

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Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

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Re: NY task force

"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Thu Sep 28 2017 12:52:17 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Emily Lindow <emily.lindow@boem.gov>, "Ojeda-dodds, Gisella"
<gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>, James Schindler
<james.schindler@boem.gov>
Re: NY task force

For some reason, I am booked to speak at North American Gas Forum in DC the same day
and time as the NY task force.
-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

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NOIA

"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
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"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Thu Sep 28 2017 13:16:38 GMT-0600 (MDT)
James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
NOIA

I have a meeting at 5pm today if you want to join.
-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Thu Sep 28 2017 13:19:35 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Re: NOIA

Great, thanks!
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 28, 2017, at 3:17 PM, Devito, Vincent <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
I have a meeting at 5pm today if you want to join.
-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

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Sec's RPC comments.

Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
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Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Mon Oct 02 2017 10:26:14 GMT-0600 (MDT)
james.schindler@boem.gov
Sec's RPC comments.

At the end, he needs to throw it to me in some fashion. Please add a sentence. Thanks.

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financial assurance

"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Mon Oct 02 2017 11:01:30 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Christopher Stolte <christopher_stolte@ios.doi.gov>, "Campbell,
Joshua" <joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov>, James Schindler
<james.schindler@boem.gov>
financial assurance

We needs a briefing from BSSE, please. Cam either of you set up? Wold like it in Scott A.'s
office. Thanks.
-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

"Stolte, Christopher" <christopher_stolte@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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To:
CC:
Subject:

"Stolte, Christopher" <christopher_stolte@ios.doi.gov>
Mon Oct 02 2017 11:06:23 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
"Campbell, Joshua" <joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov>, James
Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Re: financial assurance

Vincent,
I can help set this up with Gisella or Scott's assistant.
Thanks,
Chris
On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 1:01 PM, Devito, Vincent <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
We needs a briefing from BSSE, please. Cam either of you set up? Wold like it in Scott A.'s
office. Thanks.
-Vincent DeVito, Esq.

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Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Mon Oct 02 2017 11:21:32 GMT-0600 (MDT)
emily.lindow@boem.gov
Fwd: financial assurance

Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Devito, Vincent" <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Date: October 2, 2017 at 1:01:30 PM EDT
To: Christopher Stolte <christopher stolte@ios.doi.gov>, "Campbell, Joshua"
<joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov>, James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Subject: financial assurance
We needs a briefing from BSSE, please. Cam either of you set up? Wold like it in
Scott A.'s office. Thanks.
-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

"Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

"Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
Mon Oct 02 2017 11:25:01 GMT-0600 (MDT)
James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Walter Cruickshank <Walter.Cruickshank@boem.gov>
Re: financial assurance

To be clear - does he want a BSEE briefing on decommission costs, or a BOEM briefing on
financial assurance? If it is really BSEE that he wants, do you want me to reach out to Tom
Lillie to have him set it up, or are you handling?

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On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 1:21 PM, James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov> wrote:
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Devito, Vincent" <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Date: October 2, 2017 at 1:01:30 PM EDT
To: Christopher Stolte <christopher stolte@ios.doi.gov>, "Campbell, Joshua"
<joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov>, James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Subject: financial assurance
We needs a briefing from BSSE, please. Cam either of you set up? Wold like it in
Scott A.'s office. Thanks.
-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

-Emily Lindow
Chief of Staff
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
US Department of the Interior
202-208-6300 (main)
202-513-0825

"Campbell, Joshua" <joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

"Campbell, Joshua" <joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov>
Mon Oct 02 2017 11:26:34 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Stolte, Christopher" <christopher_stolte@ios.doi.gov>
"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>, James Schindler
<james.schindler@boem.gov>
Re: financial assurance

Great, I agree.
On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 1:06 PM, Stolte, Christopher <christopher stolte@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Vincent,
I can help set this up with Gisella or Scott's assistant.

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Thanks,
Chris

On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 1:01 PM, Devito, Vincent <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
We needs a briefing from BSSE, please. Cam either of you set up? Wold like it in Scott A.'s
office. Thanks.
-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Mon Oct 02 2017 11:30:44 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
Walter Cruickshank <Walter.Cruickshank@boem.gov>
Re: financial assurance

Let me get some clarification first
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 2, 2017, at 1:25 PM, Lindow, Emily <emily.lindow@boem.gov> wrote:
To be clear - does he want a BSEE briefing on decommission costs, or a BOEM
briefing on financial assurance? If it is really BSEE that he wants, do you want me to
reach out to Tom Lillie to have him set it up, or are you handling?
On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 1:21 PM, James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
wrote:
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Devito, Vincent" <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Date: October 2, 2017 at 1:01:30 PM EDT
To: Christopher Stolte <christopher stolte@ios.doi.gov>, "Campbell,
Joshua" <joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov>, James Schindler
<james.schindler@boem.gov>
Subject: financial assurance

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We needs a briefing from BSSE, please. Cam either of you set up?
Wold like it in Scott A.'s office. Thanks.
-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

-Emily Lindow
Chief of Staff
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
US Department of the Interior
202-208-6300 (main)
202-513-0825

James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Mon Oct 02 2017 11:32:03 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Campbell, Joshua" <joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov>
"Stolte, Christopher" <christopher_stolte@ios.doi.gov>, "Devito,
Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Re: financial assurance

Do you want it from BSEE's point of view? Or do you want BOEM to give it to everyone, in
BSEE's office? In general this is more of a BOEM issue.
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 2, 2017, at 1:26 PM, Campbell, Joshua <joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov> wrote:
Great, I agree.
On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 1:06 PM, Stolte, Christopher
<christopher stolte@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Vincent,
I can help set this up with Gisella or Scott's assistant.
Thanks,
Chris
On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 1:01 PM, Devito, Vincent <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
We needs a briefing from BSSE, please. Cam either of you set up? Wold like it

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in Scott A.'s office. Thanks.
-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Mon Oct 02 2017 11:36:06 GMT-0600 (MDT)
James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
"Campbell, Joshua" <joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov>, "Stolte,
Christopher" <christopher_stolte@ios.doi.gov>
Re: financial assurance

CC:
Subject:
BSSE point of view. Thanks.

On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 1:32 PM, James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov> wrote:
Do you want it from BSEE's point of view? Or do you want BOEM to give it to everyone, in
BSEE's office? In general this is more of a BOEM issue.
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 2, 2017, at 1:26 PM, Campbell, Joshua <joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov> wrote:
Great, I agree.
On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 1:06 PM, Stolte, Christopher <christopher stolte@ios.doi.
gov> wrote:
Vincent,
I can help set this up with Gisella or Scott's assistant.
Thanks,
Chris
On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 1:01 PM, Devito, Vincent <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
We needs a briefing from BSSE, please. Cam either of you set up? Wold like
it in Scott A.'s office. Thanks.
-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary

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+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

"Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
Thu Oct 05 2017 10:08:26 GMT-0600 (MDT)
James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Re: financial assurance

did you hear back from him?
On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 1:30 PM, James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov> wrote:
Let me get some clarification first
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 2, 2017, at 1:25 PM, Lindow, Emily <emily.lindow@boem.gov> wrote:
To be clear - does he want a BSEE briefing on decommission costs, or a BOEM
briefing on financial assurance? If it is really BSEE that he wants, do you want me
to reach out to Tom Lillie to have him set it up, or are you handling?
On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 1:21 PM, James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
wrote:
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Devito, Vincent" <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Date: October 2, 2017 at 1:01:30 PM EDT
To: Christopher Stolte <christopher stolte@ios.doi.gov>,
"Campbell, Joshua" <joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov>, James
Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Subject: financial assurance

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We needs a briefing from BSSE, please. Cam either of you set up?
Wold like it in Scott A.'s office. Thanks.
-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

-Emily Lindow
Chief of Staff
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
US Department of the Interior
202-208-6300 (main)
202-513-0825

-Emily Lindow
Chief of Staff
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
US Department of the Interior
202-208-6300 (main)
202-513-0825

"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Thu Oct 05 2017 10:09:37 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
Re: financial assurance

He wants BSEE's points of view. We can ask for clarification at today's meeting.
On Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 12:08 PM, Lindow, Emily <emily.lindow@boem.gov> wrote:
did you hear back from him?
On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 1:30 PM, James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov> wrote:
Let me get some clarification first
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 2, 2017, at 1:25 PM, Lindow, Emily <emily.lindow@boem.gov> wrote:

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To be clear - does he want a BSEE briefing on decommission costs, or a BOEM
briefing on financial assurance? If it is really BSEE that he wants, do you want
me to reach out to Tom Lillie to have him set it up, or are you handling?
On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 1:21 PM, James Schindler
<james.schindler@boem.gov> wrote:
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Devito, Vincent" <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Date: October 2, 2017 at 1:01:30 PM EDT
To: Christopher Stolte <christopher stolte@ios.doi.gov>,
"Campbell, Joshua" <joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov>, James
Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Subject: financial assurance
We needs a briefing from BSSE, please. Cam either of you set
up? Wold like it in Scott A.'s office. Thanks.
-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

-Emily Lindow
Chief of Staff
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
US Department of the Interior
202-208-6300 (main)
202-513-0825

-Emily Lindow
Chief of Staff
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
US Department of the Interior
202-208-6300 (main)
202-513-0825

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RPC Group Photo?

"Malcolm, Jennifer" <jennifer.malcolm@onrr.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Malcolm, Jennifer" <jennifer.malcolm@onrr.gov>
Tue Oct 03 2017 10:19:46 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>, "Schindler, James"
<james.schindler@boem.gov>
RPC Group Photo?

Hi Vincent and James,
It was just suggested to me that we do a group photo of the RPC members tomorrow. If you
would like to do this, we can likely get someone from BOEM public affairs to come and take a
photo at the start of the morning break. Let me know if you would like to have a group photo
taken, and I will get it set up if you would.
Thanks,
Jennifer Malcolm
202-208-3938
Supervisory Program Analyst
USEITI Program Office
Office of Natural Resources Revenue

"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Tue Oct 03 2017 10:24:50 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Malcolm, Jennifer" <jennifer.malcolm@onrr.gov>
Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Re: RPC Group Photo?

I think it's a good idea, as well as a few action shots of the meeting, to send out with the press
release at the end of the day.
I will defer to Vincent.
On Tue, Oct 3, 2017 at 12:19 PM, Malcolm, Jennifer <jennifer.malcolm@onrr.gov> wrote:
Hi Vincent and James,
It was just suggested to me that we do a group photo of the RPC members tomorrow. If you
would like to do this, we can likely get someone from BOEM public affairs to come and take a

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photo at the start of the morning break. Let me know if you would like to have a group photo
taken, and I will get it set up if you would.
Thanks,
Jennifer Malcolm
202-208-3938
Supervisory Program Analyst
USEITI Program Office
Office of Natural Resources Revenue

"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Tue Oct 03 2017 10:32:23 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
"Malcolm, Jennifer" <jennifer.malcolm@onrr.gov>
Re: RPC Group Photo?

concurring.
On Tue, Oct 3, 2017 at 12:24 PM, Schindler, James <james.schindler@boem.gov> wrote:
I think it's a good idea, as well as a few action shots of the meeting, to send out with the press
release at the end of the day.
I will defer to Vincent.
On Tue, Oct 3, 2017 at 12:19 PM, Malcolm, Jennifer <jennifer.malcolm@onrr.gov> wrote:
Hi Vincent and James,
It was just suggested to me that we do a group photo of the RPC members tomorrow. If you
would like to do this, we can likely get someone from BOEM public affairs to come and take
a photo at the start of the morning break. Let me know if you would like to have a group
photo taken, and I will get it set up if you would.
Thanks,
Jennifer Malcolm
202-208-3938
Supervisory Program Analyst
USEITI Program Office
Office of Natural Resources Revenue

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-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

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Can I instead come to your office at 3pm, 3:30, or 5pm?

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10.4.17 RPC TP's.docx 10.4.17 RPC Walkthrough.docx

It will be in your binder, but here is an electronic copy of the TP's and script for the parts of the
day that require one of us to introduce or speak.
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Welcome and Overview
9:00am-9:30am
James Schindler – Call to Order
- Good morning and welcome to our first official meeting of the Royalty Policy Committee
under Secretary Zinke. I am James Schindler, the executive director and designated federal
officer of the committee, and I call the meeting to order.
- A few quick notes. In case of a fire or emergency in this building, please take the stairs and
not the elevator. The stairs are located at both ends of the room and lead to the 1st floor. Once
there, exit the building on the C Street side, cross the street, and continue walking until you are
facing Constitution Avenue. That’s where we all will meet until it is safe to return to the
building.
- Please take this moment to silence your phones during the meeting. If you need to take a call
during the meeting please step out into the hallway.
- Restrooms are located on either end of the room, or take the elevator or stairs down to the 7th
floor for additional restrooms. Women’s restrooms are to my left and men’s restrooms are to my
far right.
- I will now turn things over to our Chairman, Energy Counselor to the Secretary of the
Interior, Vincent DeVito.

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Vincent DeVito – Kick-off
- Good morning to everyone, thank you for coming, and we welcome you on behalf of the
Department of the Interior. I have spoken to many of you over the previous months and in our
introductory webinar. It’s great to see you all in person and begin this exciting project.
- I’m eager to get today started and to officially kick-off the RPC. We’ve got a full day of
introductory and overview presentations.
- Secretary Zinke had planned to be here in person to kick-off this new committee, however
due to the hurricanes, he is out of town and will be joining us via Video Conference.
- Secretary Zinke, we have a diverse group of State, Tribal, Industry, Academia, DOI bureau
directors, and the public with us and we’re ready, so please get us started.

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Secretary Zinke’s Comments
- Good morning everyone, welcome to the Interior. I apologize for not being there in person to
greet you, but duty calls. I am glad that we can connect over video.
- First, congratulations on your selection to the Committee. I was pleased to send out your
appointment letters in September, because I knew this group of folks has the experience and
talent to take on some pretty big issues.
- I know your participation in this committee will take up a significant amount of your time,
but your work is going to be of critical importance and we truly appreciate it.
- In this Administration, we have been given the marching orders by the President to make
America Energy Dominant, and we are committed to fulfilling that responsibility.
- Energy Dominance means that we as a country can not only be independent, but that we can
control our own destiny. It makes us more secure as a nation and creates jobs and wealth for our
people. Also, I know that it is the right thing for the world. When energy is produced here in
America, under reasonable regulations, then we do not have to be held hostage to those who are
not friends to our people or our environment.
- The previous administration dissolved the RPC, but this March, I signed a new Charter to
bring it back, because I know when states, tribes, industry, and the public come to the table,
especially with a group as talented as this one, that we can think outside the box and achieve
major results that will last generations.
- My strategy here in my time in the Interior is to not only address the problems of today, but
to anticipate and organize the Department in such a way that it can address the problems of 100
years from now. This is the time to modernize.
- Another key component to our work ahead is to push for more local input in decisionmaking. The people and communities that are affected by our federal leasing on public and
Indian lands should have a greater say in the process and the results, and I am tasking this
committee to recommend to me how that can be achieved in a way that builds trust and
transparency.
- That’s where you all come in. Getting feedback from a diverse set of key stakeholders will
help us better drive ideas and solutions in our Department. As a Committee, I’m looking for your
ideas on maximizing the value of energy resource produced on public and Indian lands and
offshore waters. As part of the process, I’m also open to hearing your ideas related to reforms
that will act as a means for maximizing value from federal lands.
- You will be able to look at the whole picture, not just what the Department must view under
our regulations and laws. You may even recommend changes to existing law.

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- Today’s just an overview so I’ll stop there. Again, welcome to the Interior, I appreciate you
being a part of this Committee, and for the time you’ve already put in, and will put in going
forward on the Committee.
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I’m eager to see what ideas you come-up with and to talking with you more going-forward.

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Vincent, I’ll let you take over now.

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Vincent DeVito - Post Secretary Comments
- Secretary Zinke, thank you very much and we’re certainly honored that you spent the time to
talk with us today, it shows the importance that you place on this Committee and its ability to
enact positive change in the way we do business.
- Before I go on, I thought we could go around the room and introduce everyone here. If
everyone could say their name, state, tribe, or place of work.
[Introductions around the table]
- I appreciate your taking on this task and taking the opportunity to serve this Department. I’m
excited to get the RPC moving.
- As the Secretary stated, one of the administration’s top priorities is to deliver American
energy dominance. Energy dominance enables us to control our destiny from a geopolitical
perspective. It allows us to deliver low cost energy to the consumer, benefiting American
households and enhancing the competitiveness of American businesses, and it creates goodpaying jobs.
- The Secretary created this position of Energy Counselor to help cut across bureaus and other
government agencies, to assist him in removing the shackles of bureaucracy and red tape.
- Another part of that mission is to create new policies in place of the old, and that is where the
RPC comes in. The RPC is a forum for bringing States, Tribes, Industry, and the public together
and to deliver pertinent advice to the Secretary on these matters.
- In the past, the Royalty Policy Committee (RPC) focused mainly on issues related to revenue
collection and product valuation issues. This RPC’s approach is a full financial analysis of fair
market value from the responsible development of American energy resources.
- While royalty policy is a key component of the RPC, this new Committee will be different.
We will be looking across a broad spectrum of policy areas to understand how, as government,
we can become a better business partner - to unleash the American energy opportunity, and
simultaneously, deliver more revenues for the government, local authorities, and our partners.
- Based on the initial feedback we’ve received from the committee members, you have asked
for clear guidance for the types of questions and problems you are to review. This may be a good
time to discuss what this committee is and is not.
- As members of the RPC, we’re going to be looking subjects such as:
o Ensuring fair market value and return on existing and perhaps new commodities,
o Providing greater input for local communities affected by leasing activities,
o Taking a fresh look at our royalty rates and if they are achieving our goals,
o Understanding how other nations conduct their activities and to look for ways to increase
America’s competitiveness and access to market,

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o And many other regulatory areas, again, to unleash the American Energy Opportunities.
- Some of the things this committee is not:
o A replacement to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process,
o Or a review of any specific environmental policies.
- People may feel free to discuss any of these issues with me and the Department, but it is
outside the scope of this Committee’s jurisdiction.
- This committee does not substitute the normal rulemaking process. The work product this
committee makes will be official recommendations to the Secretary that will advise him about
possible changes to policy and propose new rulemaking.
- So, for example, the subcommittees may see a need to improve the way a certain commodity
is calculated. Some changes are simple clarifications and can be implemented by a Notice to
Lessees and Operators. Other changes will require rulemaking, and moreover, some things may
require statute changes, all of which this committee should feel free to propose if they feel it is in
the best interest of the nation.
- Some of you will have even better ideas than those we envisioned, which is why the
Committee is selected from such a broad spectrum across the nation. Following today, we will
break into subcommittees to regularly exchange information, debate, and solve different parts of
these challenges and more.
- The purpose of today’s meeting is to brief the members on issues the Bureaus have identified
as topics for the committee to work on. We will go through each presentation, and then form
subcommittees to tackle these and future issues.
- Many of you have spoken to James Schindler, the Committee’s Executive Director and
another political appointee whom I work closely with. Over the course of our time together, you
will meet and interact with him, as well as the great staff at ONRR, led by Greg Gould. They
include Kim Oliver, Jennifer Malcolm, and Chris Mentasi, as well as our independent facilitators
Rachel Milner Gillers and Deirdre Gallagher, who will be helping with the Committee.
-

I will now turn things over to James, who will walk us through today’s agenda.

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James Schindler - Agenda Review
- Thank you Vincent. Most of today the Department will be providing you, the committee
members, background information on how things are done at the Department as far as Royalty
creation, so that everyone on the committee can benefit from learning the whole process, asking
questions, and hearing the answers together.
- The agenda was formed by the results of conversations we had with our bureau heads and
interviews with our non-Federal members on topics they believe are important to discuss.
- First off, a few ground rules to ensure things run smoothly during the course of the day.
Members should of course feel free to ask questions to the presenters, and they will do their best
to answer. Rachel and Deirdre will be helping to facilitate the questions and discussion. If there
are multiple members with questions, please get Rachel or Deidre’s attention and they will call
on you in the order they see you.
- During the question and discussion periods, please remember to state your name and sector
before you speak into the microphone.
- We will begin shortly with an Ethics Overview and opportunity to ask general questions
given by Scott Currie, Attorney-Advisor in our Ethics office here at the Department; followed by
a Data portal presentation by Judy Wilson at ONRR, for us to understand how revenues are
currently collected by the Department and to what extent.
- This is followed by a break, and then Michael Nedd, Acting-BLM director and Walter
Cruickshank, Acting-BOEM director will present to us the life of a lease; followed by Benjamin
Simon the Department’s chief-economist who will walk us through economical considerations
the Department uses in its analysis during leasing, and then at 11:45 we break for lunch.
- We recommend joining us downstairs in the basement cafeteria or adjacent courtyard where
we will have BBQ and other options, and a side room area for our members to be together, as
they eat lunch..
- When we reconvene at 1pm, Vincent and I will present some of the Secretary’s goals for the
committee for a full committee discussion; followed by a presentation from Bonnie Robson on
the Department’s fair return valuation, followed by an afternoon break. At 2:30 members of the
public will be invited to publicly comment, beginning with those who have signed their names
on the list at the registration table in person, followed by a discussion about formation of
subcommittees, and then we will wrap-up and adjourn. So it’s a very full day.
-

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9:40am-9:55am, Ethics Overview & Discussion
Scott Currie is an attorney in the Departmental Ethics Office and has served as the ethics
counselor for ONRR since November 2016. Scott has also worked in risk management and
compliance with PwC's public sector practice.

9:55am-10:30am, DOI Data Portal Presentation
Judy Wilson is the Program Manager for Information and Data Management at the Office
of Natural Resources Revenue. Judy has been with the Department of the Interior for 29
years. She has 20 years of experience in the offshore energy program. Prior to coming to the
Office of Natural Resources Revenue, Judy worked for five years in the Office of the Deputy
Assistant Secretary – Management, Indian Affairs.

10:30am–10:45am, Break

10:45am – 11:15am, Life of a Lease Presentation
Mike Nedd is the Acting Director of the Bureau of Land Management. Prior to this
appointment he served as Assistant Director for the BLM’s Energy, Minerals & Realty
Management Directorate. In this capacity he was responsible for developing and implementing
programmatic policies, guidance, oversight, and human and fiscal resources for the BLM’s
renewable energy, fluid and solid minerals, lands and realty, and cadastral survey programs. In
addition to these roles Nedd has held numerous leadership positions within the BLM, including
State Director, Associate State Director and Deputy Chief Information Officer (CIO)/Deputy
Assistant Director. Prior to joining BLM, he worked for the National Park Service, the State of
South Carolina and several private organizations. He also spent more than eight years on active
duty in the U.S. military as an officer and enlisted soldier, in several highly specialized units.
Nedd holds a Master’s Degree in Information and Systems Management from Strayer
University. He has also earned undergraduate degrees in Information and Systems Management
and Business Administration. As Acting Director Nedd oversees the nation’s largest natural
resources organization, with responsibility for more than ten percent of the land in the United
States and one-third of the country’s minerals. The BLM has nearly 10,000 employees and an
annual budget of $1.3 billion.

Dr. Walter Cruikshank serves as Deputy Director, and currently Acting Director of
BOEM. He oversees the administration of programs that manage the development of the
Nation’s offshore resources in an environmentally and economically responsible way. These
programs include leasing, plan administration, environmental studies, National Environmental
Policy Act analysis, resource evaluation, economic analysis and the Renewable Energy Program.
Prior to becoming the Deputy Director of BOEM upon its establishment in October 2011, Dr.
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and Enforcement (BOEMRE) and the former MMS since 2002. Dr. Cruickshank has worked in
the Department of the Interior for more than 30 years. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in
Geological Sciences from Cornell University and a Doctorate in Mineral Economics from the
Pennsylvania State University.

11:15am – 11:45am, DOI Economics Presentation
Benjamin Simon is the Chief Economist at Interior. He is in DOI's Office of Policy
Analysis. He has been involved in a wide variety of land and water issues over the course of his
extensive career at DOI.

11:45am-1:00pm, Break for Lunch

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1:00pm-1:45pm, Committee Topics Goals Discussion
- Welcome back. In the past, the Royalty Policy Committee (RPC) focused mainly on issues
related to revenue collection and product valuation issues. However, the new RPC, will have a
number of other components.
- With the overarching goal of increasing America’s energy dominance, the new Committee
will have a broader scope than the previous RPC and will address a range of issues from leasing,
permitting, royalty policy, product valuation regulations, revenue transparency, and other general
policy improvements.
- Department-wide the Secretary has laid out 10 goals for, with 8 of those 10 directly relating
to this Committee. The Secretary’s goals include:
1. Create a conservation stewardship legacy, second only to Teddy Roosevelt.
2. Sustainably develop our energy & natural resources.
3. Restore trust & be a good neighbor.
4. Ensure Tribal sovereignty means something.
5. Increase revenues to support DOI and national interests.
6. Protect our people and the border.
7. Strike a regulatory balance.
8. Modernize our infrastructure.
9. Reorganize DOI for the next 100 years.
10. Achieving our goals, leading our team forward.
- Some overarching goals that seem this committee will look at with an eye towards expansion
of American energy development and providing greater input for local communities affected by
leasing activities:
•

Ensuring fair market return for resources produced on Federal and Indian lands, and
determining whether to establish royalty payments for additional resources

•

Review renewable energy operating fees to create harmonization onshore and offshore.

•

Assess the economics of present and future royalty rates.

•

Assess the economic models and analysis used by the Department.

•

Review international royalty rates and best practices elsewhere.

•

Evaluate different leasing programs, price-based royalties, and other arrangements.

•

Evaluate how our activities impact employment figures.

•

Look for ways to increase competition.

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- This committee is a tool for us to achieve these goals through recommendations through the
subcommittees.
- In individual discussions with you, the members, you provided helpful feedback and ideas
for committee topics.
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Rachel will now go over some of the goals you described.
[Turn over to Rachel]

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1:45pm-2:15pm, Valuation Presentation
Bonnie Robson is ONRR's Appeals and Regulations Program Manager. She is admitted
to practice law in Alaska, California, Texas, and Washington D.C., and has worked on oil, gas,
and coal leasing, royalty, tax, pipeline, and litigation matters since 1989. Previously she was a
partner in private practice, and served the State of Alaska's executive and legislative branches, as
well as DOI's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.

2:15pm-2:30pm, Break

2:30pm-3:00pm, Opportunity for Public Comment
• Rachel will open up for public comment. Start with people in room, 2-3 minutes each.
• People on the phone, 2-3 minutes.
• If we exceed 30 mins, let them know they can email rpc@ios.doi.gov and their comment will
be posted in the meeting summary.

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3:00pm-3:40pm, Subcommittees and 2018 Timeline Discussion
Vincent:
- In the past, RPC subcommittees included: Marginal Property, Royalty Management, Oil &
Gas Valuation, Geothermal Valuation, Sodium/Potassium, Coal, Net Receipts Sharing, and
Appeals and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
- Now we’re proposing two main subcommittees that have a wide breadth, but hit areas where
we are looking to evaluate and update policy. Further, the subcommittees provide the
opportunity to work on a wide range of policy levers as each committee sees the need.
- The structure of these Subcommittees will be to have two co-directors, preferably from
diverse committee sectors, organize and meet regularly in person and over teleconference to go
forward.
-

Subcommittee on Fair Return & Revenue

- Commodity by commodity, ensure fair market return for resources produced on Federal and
Indian lands.
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Determine whether to establish royalty payments for additional resources.

-

Review onshore and offshore wind-energy operation fee.

-

Subcommittee on Planning, Analysis, & Competitiveness

- Assess economics of present and future royalty rates. In this assessment include international
rents, royalty rates, and best practices analysis.
- Evaluate economic models and costs analysis used by the Department for any. In this
assessment include analysis on all taxes, employment impacts, and impact of low cost energy on
American consumers and businesses.
- Evaluate methods to increase market access (i.e. increasing takeaway capacity, export
opportunities) and its impact on royalties, revenues, and competition.
-

Review and evaluate various leasing methods - price-based and/or other arrangements.

- Propose additional ways to increase competition in bidding, enhance American Energy
Sector competitiveness, and increase capital flows to the American Energy Sector.
- These are our ideas for subcommittees and the topics we will discuss, but as we get moving
we’ll incorporate your feedback to help steer the committee, what we work on, how we work it,
and timelines.

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- Our timetable is as soon as possible, and so the time commitment required will be
substantial. We are looking for folks who know that have the ability and are willing to put that
amount of time and energy in.
• Rachel shares tentative 2018 timeline and note expectations about in-person attendance.
• Rachel facilitate discussion: ask if anyone has questions; ask who would like to be involved in
which subcommittee – ask volunteers to sign up on flip charts; let them know we will pull
info collected together after the meeting and finalize assignments.
• Open the floor for feedback and interactive engagement
- Who would like to work in which committee?
- Who will help act as a lead for the committee (in addition to Vincent).
- General follow-up time – when we would like first follow-up meetings to be held.
- How the kick-off will work after this meeting – basics of getting the first subcommittees
kick-off post RPC kick-off meeting.

3:40pm-4:00pm, Wrap-up, Conclusion and Next Steps, Adjourn
James:
-

Thank you all again for coming and for your efforts going forward.

-

We can expect a meeting summary of today’s meeting posted online within the next few
weeks.

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If you are interested in serving on a subcommittee, please put your names or name badges
on the chart.

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After the holiday, we plan to notify everyone about the Subcommittees.

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The meeting is adjourned.

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OCS Leasing Program Slide Deck
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/12. OCS Leasing Program Slide Deck/3.1 Secretarial_BriefingDPP_Oct2017_Oct6_rev_alt_ver.pptx

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OCS Leasing Program Slide Deck
Secretarial_Briefing-DPP_Oct2017_Oct5_rev.pptx

Vincent,
Here is the current version of the PowerPoint for the Secretary's briefing.
We will print larger versions of the maps on slides 5-11 for the briefing.
Walter

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Re: OCS Leasing Program Slide Deck

Thanks.
On Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 2:42 PM, Cruickshank, Walter <walter.cruickshank@boem.gov> wrote:
Vincent,
Here is the current version of the PowerPoint for the Secretary's briefing.
We will print larger versions of the maps on slides 5-11 for the briefing.

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Walter

-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

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Secretarial_Briefing-DPP_Oct2017_Oct6_rev_alt_ver.pptx

Kate, eat all
The attached slide deck adds 2 slides -- the inverted winnowing triangle and a side-by-side of
the sale schedules for the 2010-2015 DPP and the current program. We are working on the
CGOM map that shows the military warning areas. The military bases and the EGOM DOD
assessment were already on the maps.
Walter
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Walter - Do you mind sending it to me one more time - I have been
unable to open it on my iPad and iPhone. The slides I would really
like to see in here are the following:
1. The upside triangle diagram that visually demonstrates the winnowing process;
2. The maps of all of our planning areas with current UTRR there
(which was already in your presentation) including the EGOM map with
current bases and I asked for a map to have on standby of the CGOM
area with existing military test and training areas;
3. A side-by-side of the lease sale schedules from the 2010-2015 DPP
and the current 2017-2022 plan;
4. The DoD red/yellow/green map/depiction of the Eastern Gulf area from the 2010 report. If you are able to overlay the estimated plays
from the presentation y'all gave me in the Gulf for that specific map,
that would be incredible.
I'd also like to have a copy of the most recent DoD analysis from the

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2017-2022 plan just to have handy.
-Kate
Sent from my iPad
On Oct 5, 2017, at 10:45 AM, Cruickshank, Walter <walter.cruickshank@boem.gov>
wrote:

Here is a revised version of the PowerPoint that better focuses the slides
on the options before the Secretary.

We will print larger versions of the maps on slides 5-11 for your use in
briefing the Secretary.

Please let me know if there's anything else we can do before the briefing.

Sent from my iPad

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Fwd: Yesterday's meeting

Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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To:
Subject:

Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Thu Oct 05 2017 13:17:40 GMT-0600 (MDT)
james.schindler@boem.gov
Fwd: Yesterday's meeting

Begin forwarded message:
From: Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Date: October 5, 2017 at 3:16:34 PM EDT
To: steve t hargrave@ios.doi.gov
Cc: scott hommel@ios.doi.gov
Subject: Yesterday's meeting
Steve,
Thank you so much for the attention your team provides to the Royalty
Policy Committee. The officers on duty were top flight.
Best,
Vincent

James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
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James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Thu Oct 05 2017 13:31:47 GMT-0600 (MDT)
chris.mentasti@onrr.gov, jennifer.malcolm@onrr.gov
Fwd: Yesterday's meeting

Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>

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Date: October 5, 2017 at 3:17:40 PM EDT
To: james.schindler@boem.gov
Subject: Fwd: Yesterday's meeting

Begin forwarded message:
From: Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Date: October 5, 2017 at 3:16:34 PM EDT
To: steve t hargrave@ios.doi.gov
Cc: scott hommel@ios.doi.gov
Subject: Yesterday's meeting
Steve,
Thank you so much for the attention your team provides to the Royalty
Policy Committee. The officers on duty were top flight.
Best,
Vincent

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Dates for Vincent to Travel - CA
Attachments:
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/14. Dates for Vincent to Travel - CA/13.2 DeVito Meeting DRAFT agenda and
schedule.docx
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/14. Dates for Vincent to Travel - CA/14.2 DeVito Meeting DRAFT agenda and
schedule.docx
/14. Dates for Vincent to Travel - CA/15.1 DeVito Meeting DRAFT agenda and
schedule.docx

"Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
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To:
CC:
Subject:

"Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
Fri Oct 06 2017 13:14:45 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Gisella Ojeda-dodds <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
"Boren, Douglas" <douglas.boren@boem.gov>, James Schindler
<james.schindler@boem.gov>
Dates for Vincent to Travel - CA

Hi - we are setting up a trip for Vincent to go to CA to discuss offshore wind issues. Would
November 1-2 work for him? Nov 1 would be a travel day, Nov 2 would be all day meetings,
and I expect that he would take a red eye home that night (in and out of Sacramento).
Thanks,
Emily
-Emily Lindow
Chief of Staff
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
US Department of the Interior
202-208-6300 (main)
202-513-0825

"Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:

"Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Fri Oct 06 2017 13:43:51 GMT-0600 (MDT)

 To:

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CC:
Subject:

"Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
"Boren, Douglas" <douglas.boren@boem.gov>, James Schindler
<james.schindler@boem.gov>
Re: Dates for Vincent to Travel - CA

Hi Emily,
The dates look good to me but I will confirm with him and get back to you next week.
Gisella

On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 3:14 PM, Lindow, Emily <emily.lindow@boem.gov> wrote:
Hi - we are setting up a trip for Vincent to go to CA to discuss offshore wind issues. Would
November 1-2 work for him? Nov 1 would be a travel day, Nov 2 would be all day meetings,
and I expect that he would take a red eye home that night (in and out of Sacramento).
Thanks,
Emily
-Emily Lindow
Chief of Staff
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
US Department of the Interior
202-208-6300 (main)
202-513-0825

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

"Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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To:
CC:
Subject:

"Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Wed Oct 11 2017 09:40:38 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
"Boren, Douglas" <douglas.boren@boem.gov>, James Schindler
<james.schindler@boem.gov>
Re: Dates for Vincent to Travel - CA

Hi Emily,
These dates appear to work. Would you be able to send a draft agenda?
Thanks so much.

 Gisella

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On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 3:43 PM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hi Emily,
The dates look good to me but I will confirm with him and get back to you next week.
Gisella

On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 3:14 PM, Lindow, Emily <emily.lindow@boem.gov> wrote:
Hi - we are setting up a trip for Vincent to go to CA to discuss offshore wind issues. Would
November 1-2 work for him? Nov 1 would be a travel day, Nov 2 would be all day
meetings, and I expect that he would take a red eye home that night (in and out of
Sacramento).
Thanks,
Emily
-Emily Lindow
Chief of Staff
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
US Department of the Interior
202-208-6300 (main)
202-513-0825

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

"Boren, Douglas" <douglas.boren@boem.gov>
From:

"Boren, Douglas" <douglas.boren@boem.gov>

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Sent:
To:
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Subject:
Attachments:

Wed Oct 11 2017 10:00:11 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
"Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>, James Schindler
<james.schindler@boem.gov>
Re: Dates for Vincent to Travel - CA
image001.png

​I wanted to provide an update to keep everyone in the loop. We have given the State the dates for early November
but they have not confirmed their availability. Everyone in Sacramento is working on wildfire issues. As soon as I get
confirmation on timing I will pass it along so we can get this finalized.
Let me know if there are any questions.
Thanks,
Doug ​

On Wed, Oct 11, 2017 at 8:40 AM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hi Emily,
These dates appear to work. Would you be able to send a draft agenda?
Thanks so much.
Gisella

On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 3:43 PM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hi Emily,
The dates look good to me but I will confirm with him and get back to you next week.
Gisella

On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 3:14 PM, Lindow, Emily <emily.lindow@boem.gov> wrote:
Hi - we are setting up a trip for Vincent to go to CA to discuss offshore wind issues.
Would November 1-2 work for him? Nov 1 would be a travel day, Nov 2 would be all day
meetings, and I expect that he would take a red eye home that night (in and out of
Sacramento).
Thanks,
Emily
-Emily Lindow
Chief of Staff
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
US Department of the Interior
202-208-6300 (main)
202-513-0825

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior

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1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

-Douglas P. Boren
Regional Supervisor, Office of Strategic Resources
805-384-6384

"Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:

"Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
Wed Oct 11 2017 11:00:27 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boren, Douglas" <douglas.boren@boem.gov>
Re: Dates for Vincent to Travel - CA
image001.png

thank you!
On Wed, Oct 11, 2017 at 12:00 PM, Boren, Douglas <douglas.boren@boem.gov> wrote:

​I wanted to provide an update to keep everyone in the loop. We have given the State the dates for early November
but they have not confirmed their availability. Everyone in Sacramento is working on wildfire issues. As soon as I
get confirmation on timing I will pass it along so we can get this finalized.
Let me know if there are any questions.
Thanks,
Doug ​

On Wed, Oct 11, 2017 at 8:40 AM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hi Emily,
These dates appear to work. Would you be able to send a draft agenda?
Thanks so much.

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Gisella

On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 3:43 PM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hi Emily,
The dates look good to me but I will confirm with him and get back to you next week.
Gisella

On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 3:14 PM, Lindow, Emily <emily.lindow@boem.gov> wrote:
Hi - we are setting up a trip for Vincent to go to CA to discuss offshore wind issues.
Would November 1-2 work for him? Nov 1 would be a travel day, Nov 2 would be all
day meetings, and I expect that he would take a red eye home that night (in and out of
Sacramento).
Thanks,
Emily
-Emily Lindow
Chief of Staff
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
US Department of the Interior
202-208-6300 (main)
202-513-0825

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

-Douglas P. Boren
Regional Supervisor, Office of Strategic Resources

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805-384-6384

-Emily Lindow
Chief of Staff
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
US Department of the Interior
202-208-6300 (main)
202-513-0825

"Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
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"Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
Wed Oct 11 2017 11:59:41 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Walter Cruickshank <Walter.Cruickshank@boem.gov>
Fwd: Dates for Vincent to Travel - CA
image001.png

FYI
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Boren, Douglas <douglas.boren@boem.gov>
Date: Wed, Oct 11, 2017 at 12:00 PM
Subject: Re: Dates for Vincent to Travel - CA
To: "Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: "Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>, James Schindler
<james.schindler@boem.gov>
​I wanted to provide an update to keep everyone in the loop. We have given the State the dates for early November
but they have not confirmed their availability. Everyone in Sacramento is working on wildfire issues. As soon as I get
confirmation on timing I will pass it along so we can get this finalized.
Let me know if there are any questions.
Thanks,
Doug ​

On Wed, Oct 11, 2017 at 8:40 AM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hi Emily,
These dates appear to work. Would you be able to send a draft agenda?
Thanks so much.
Gisella

On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 3:43 PM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hi Emily,

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The dates look good to me but I will confirm with him and get back to you next week.
Gisella

On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 3:14 PM, Lindow, Emily <emily.lindow@boem.gov> wrote:
Hi - we are setting up a trip for Vincent to go to CA to discuss offshore wind issues.
Would November 1-2 work for him? Nov 1 would be a travel day, Nov 2 would be all day
meetings, and I expect that he would take a red eye home that night (in and out of
Sacramento).
Thanks,
Emily
-Emily Lindow
Chief of Staff
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
US Department of the Interior
202-208-6300 (main)
202-513-0825

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

-Douglas P. Boren
Regional Supervisor, Office of Strategic Resources
805-384-6384

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-Emily Lindow
Chief of Staff
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
US Department of the Interior
202-208-6300 (main)
202-513-0825

Douglas Boren <douglas.boren@boem.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

Douglas Boren <douglas.boren@boem.gov>
Mon Oct 23 2017 15:32:44 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
"Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>, James Schindler
<james.schindler@boem.gov>, Necitas Sumait
<necitas.sumait@boem.gov>
Re: Dates for Vincent to Travel - CA

Gisella,
I just heard back from the state. Does Nov 2 still work for Vincent DeVito? The state says the
date will work for them. If the dates are still good, we will work with the state to finalize an
agenda.
Thanks,
Doug
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 11, 2017, at 11:40 AM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Emily,
These dates appear to work. Would you be able to send a draft agenda?
Thanks so much.
Gisella

On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 3:43 PM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojedadodds@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Emily,
The dates look good to me but I will confirm with him and get back to you next week.
Gisella

On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 3:14 PM, Lindow, Emily <emily.lindow@boem.gov> wrote:
Hi - we are setting up a trip for Vincent to go to CA to discuss offshore wind
issues. Would November 1-2 work for him? Nov 1 would be a travel day, Nov 2
would be all day meetings, and I expect that he would take a red eye home that

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night (in and out of Sacramento).
Thanks,
Emily
-Emily Lindow
Chief of Staff
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
US Department of the Interior
202-208-6300 (main)
202-513-0825

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

"Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
Tue Oct 24 2017 06:25:32 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Walter Cruickshank <Walter.Cruickshank@boem.gov>
Fwd: Dates for Vincent to Travel - CA

---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Douglas Boren <douglas.boren@boem.gov>
Date: Mon, Oct 23, 2017 at 5:32 PM
Subject: Re: Dates for Vincent to Travel - CA
To: "Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: "Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>, James Schindler
<james.schindler@boem.gov>, Necitas Sumait <necitas.sumait@boem.gov>

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Gisella,
I just heard back from the state. Does Nov 2 still work for Vincent DeVito? The state says the
date will work for them. If the dates are still good, we will work with the state to finalize an
agenda.
Thanks,
Doug
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 11, 2017, at 11:40 AM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Emily,
These dates appear to work. Would you be able to send a draft agenda?
Thanks so much.
Gisella

On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 3:43 PM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.
gov> wrote:
Hi Emily,
The dates look good to me but I will confirm with him and get back to you next week.
Gisella

On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 3:14 PM, Lindow, Emily <emily.lindow@boem.gov> wrote:
Hi - we are setting up a trip for Vincent to go to CA to discuss offshore wind
issues. Would November 1-2 work for him? Nov 1 would be a travel day, Nov 2
would be all day meetings, and I expect that he would take a red eye home that
night (in and out of Sacramento).
Thanks,
Emily
-Emily Lindow
Chief of Staff
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
US Department of the Interior
202-208-6300 (main)
202-513-0825

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240

 BOEM 2017-00201
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Release 1: 219 ages,

Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

-Emily Lindow
Chief of Staff
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
US Department of the Interior
202-208-6300 (main)
202-513-0825

Douglas Boren <douglas.boren@boem.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Douglas Boren <douglas.boren@boem.gov>
Tue Oct 24 2017 10:36:11 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Emily Lindow <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
Fwd: Dates for Vincent to Travel - CA

Emily,
Have you heard anything new on Vincent's availability? We are trying to coordinate with the
state now that Walter is coming out for the 3rd meeting.
Thanks,
Doug
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Douglas Boren <douglas.boren@boem.gov>
Date: October 23, 2017 at 5:32:44 PM EDT
To: "Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: "Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>, James Schindler
<james.schindler@boem.gov>, Necitas Sumait <necitas.sumait@boem.gov>
Subject: Re: Dates for Vincent to Travel - CA

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Gisella,
I just heard back from the state. Does Nov 2 still work for Vincent DeVito? The state
says the date will work for them. If the dates are still good, we will work with the state
to finalize an agenda.
Thanks,
Doug
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 11, 2017, at 11:40 AM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojedadodds@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Emily,
These dates appear to work. Would you be able to send a draft agenda?
Thanks so much.
Gisella

On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 3:43 PM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojedadodds@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Emily,
The dates look good to me but I will confirm with him and get back to you next week.
Gisella

On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 3:14 PM, Lindow, Emily
<emily.lindow@boem.gov> wrote:
Hi - we are setting up a trip for Vincent to go to CA to discuss
offshore wind issues. Would November 1-2 work for him? Nov 1
would be a travel day, Nov 2 would be all day meetings, and I expect
that he would take a red eye home that night (in and out of
Sacramento).
Thanks,
Emily
-Emily Lindow
Chief of Staff
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
US Department of the Interior
202-208-6300 (main)
202-513-0825

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff

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​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

"Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
From:
Sent:
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"Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
Tue Oct 24 2017 11:34:04 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Douglas Boren <douglas.boren@boem.gov>
Re: Dates for Vincent to Travel - CA

Nothing, but I would assume that he is a go.
On Tue, Oct 24, 2017 at 12:36 PM, Douglas Boren <douglas.boren@boem.gov> wrote:
Emily,
Have you heard anything new on Vincent's availability? We are trying to coordinate with the
state now that Walter is coming out for the 3rd meeting.
Thanks,
Doug
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Douglas Boren <douglas.boren@boem.gov>
Date: October 23, 2017 at 5:32:44 PM EDT
To: "Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: "Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>, James Schindler
<james.schindler@boem.gov>, Necitas Sumait <necitas.sumait@boem.gov>
Subject: Re: Dates for Vincent to Travel - CA
Gisella,

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I just heard back from the state. Does Nov 2 still work for Vincent DeVito? The
state says the date will work for them. If the dates are still good, we will work with
the state to finalize an agenda.
Thanks,
Doug
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 11, 2017, at 11:40 AM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojedadodds@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Emily,
These dates appear to work. Would you be able to send a draft agenda?
Thanks so much.
Gisella

On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 3:43 PM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojedadodds@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Emily,
The dates look good to me but I will confirm with him and get back to you next week.
Gisella

On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 3:14 PM, Lindow, Emily
<emily.lindow@boem.gov> wrote:
Hi - we are setting up a trip for Vincent to go to CA to discuss
offshore wind issues. Would November 1-2 work for him? Nov 1
would be a travel day, Nov 2 would be all day meetings, and I
expect that he would take a red eye home that night (in and out of
Sacramento).
Thanks,
Emily
-Emily Lindow
Chief of Staff
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
US Department of the Interior
202-208-6300 (main)
202-513-0825

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240

 BOEM 2017-00201
February 26, 2018
Release 1: 219 ages,

Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

-Emily Lindow
Chief of Staff
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
US Department of the Interior
202-208-6300 (main)
202-513-0825

"Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

"Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Thu Oct 26 2017 09:45:13 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Douglas Boren <douglas.boren@boem.gov>, "Lindow, Emily"
<emily.lindow@boem.gov>
James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>, Necitas Sumait
<necitas.sumait@boem.gov>
Re: Dates for Vincent to Travel - CA

Good Morning,
Yes. At the moment I have held time on his calendar for travel out on Wednesday, November 1 and meetings on
November 2 with a return in the morning of November 3. Could we also get a copy of the agenda even if in draft
form? I will need for his travel authorization. Also, is there a hotel everyone will be staying in? I'll try to make the same
reservations. A list of all attendees would also be great.
Thanks so much!
Gisella

On Mon, Oct 23, 2017 at 5:32 PM, Douglas Boren <douglas.boren@boem.gov> wrote:
Gisella,
I just heard back from the state. Does Nov 2 still work for Vincent DeVito? The state says the
date will work for them. If the dates are still good, we will work with the state to finalize an
agenda.

 BOEM 2017-00201
February 26, 2018
Release 1: 219 ages,

Thanks,
Doug

Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 11, 2017, at 11:40 AM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hi Emily,
These dates appear to work. Would you be able to send a draft agenda?
Thanks so much.
Gisella

On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 3:43 PM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojedadodds@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Emily,
The dates look good to me but I will confirm with him and get back to you next week.
Gisella

On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 3:14 PM, Lindow, Emily <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
wrote:
Hi - we are setting up a trip for Vincent to go to CA to discuss offshore wind
issues. Would November 1-2 work for him? Nov 1 would be a travel day,
Nov 2 would be all day meetings, and I expect that he would take a red eye
home that night (in and out of Sacramento).
Thanks,
Emily
-Emily Lindow
Chief of Staff
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
US Department of the Interior
202-208-6300 (main)
202-513-0825

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

 BOEM 2017-00201
February 26, 2018
Release 1: 219 ages,

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

"Boren, Douglas" <douglas.boren@boem.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:
Attachments:

"Boren, Douglas" <douglas.boren@boem.gov>
Fri Oct 27 2017 09:00:51 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
"Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>, James Schindler
<james.schindler@boem.gov>, Necitas Sumait
<necitas.sumait@boem.gov>, Joan Barminski
<joan.barminski@boem.gov>
Re: Dates for Vincent to Travel - CA
image001.png

Gisella,
The Region will get you the requested information shortly.
Thanks for your help coordinating.
Doug

On Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 8:45 AM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Good Morning,
Yes. At the moment I have held time on his calendar for travel out on Wednesday, November 1 and meetings on
November 2 with a return in the morning of November 3. Could we also get a copy of the agenda even if in draft
form? I will need for his travel authorization. Also, is there a hotel everyone will be staying in? I'll try to make the
same reservations. A list of all attendees would also be great.

 BOEM 2017-00201
February 26, 2018
Release 1: 219 ages,

Thanks so much!
Gisella

On Mon, Oct 23, 2017 at 5:32 PM, Douglas Boren <douglas.boren@boem.gov> wrote:
Gisella,
I just heard back from the state. Does Nov 2 still work for Vincent DeVito? The state says
the date will work for them. If the dates are still good, we will work with the state to finalize
an agenda.
Thanks,
Doug
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 11, 2017, at 11:40 AM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hi Emily,
These dates appear to work. Would you be able to send a draft agenda?
Thanks so much.
Gisella

On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 3:43 PM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojedadodds@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Emily,
The dates look good to me but I will confirm with him and get back to you next week.
Gisella

On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 3:14 PM, Lindow, Emily <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
wrote:
Hi - we are setting up a trip for Vincent to go to CA to discuss offshore wind
issues. Would November 1-2 work for him? Nov 1 would be a travel day,
Nov 2 would be all day meetings, and I expect that he would take a red eye
home that night (in and out of Sacramento).
Thanks,
Emily
-Emily Lindow
Chief of Staff
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
US Department of the Interior
202-208-6300 (main)
202-513-0825

--

 BOEM 2017-00201
February 26, 2018
Release 1: 219 ages,

Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

-Douglas P. Boren
Regional Supervisor, Office of Strategic Resources
805-384-6384

"Boren, Douglas" <douglas.boren@boem.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

"Boren, Douglas" <douglas.boren@boem.gov>
Fri Oct 27 2017 12:00:20 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
"Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>, Necitas Sumait
<necitas.sumait@boem.gov>
Re: Dates for Vincent to Travel - CA

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Attachments:

image001.png DeVito Meeting DRAFT agenda and schedule.docx

Gisella,
Here is the Draft agenda and schedule we have for the November 2, 2017 meetings in Sacramento. We will be
staying at the Sheraton Grand in Sacramento (information is on the attached document).
I did want to let you know that we will be available for dinner on the evenings of Nov 1 and 2, but did not include as
part of the schedule document.
Please let us know if there are any questions.
Thanks,
Doug

On Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 8:45 AM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Good Morning,
Yes. At the moment I have held time on his calendar for travel out on Wednesday, November 1 and meetings on
November 2 with a return in the morning of November 3. Could we also get a copy of the agenda even if in draft
form? I will need for his travel authorization. Also, is there a hotel everyone will be staying in? I'll try to make the
same reservations. A list of all attendees would also be great.
Thanks so much!
Gisella

On Mon, Oct 23, 2017 at 5:32 PM, Douglas Boren <douglas.boren@boem.gov> wrote:
Gisella,
I just heard back from the state. Does Nov 2 still work for Vincent DeVito? The state says
the date will work for them. If the dates are still good, we will work with the state to finalize
an agenda.
Thanks,
Doug
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 11, 2017, at 11:40 AM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hi Emily,
These dates appear to work. Would you be able to send a draft agenda?
Thanks so much.
Gisella

On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 3:43 PM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojedadodds@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Emily,
The dates look good to me but I will confirm with him and get back to you next week.
Gisella

 BOEM 2017-00201
February 26, 2018
Release 1: 219 ages,

On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 3:14 PM, Lindow, Emily <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
wrote:
Hi - we are setting up a trip for Vincent to go to CA to discuss offshore wind
issues. Would November 1-2 work for him? Nov 1 would be a travel day,
Nov 2 would be all day meetings, and I expect that he would take a red eye
home that night (in and out of Sacramento).
Thanks,
Emily
-Emily Lindow
Chief of Staff
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
US Department of the Interior
202-208-6300 (main)
202-513-0825

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

 BOEM 2017-00201
February 26, 2018
Release 1: 219 ages,

-Douglas P. Boren
Regional Supervisor, Office of Strategic Resources
805-384-6384

Emily Lindow <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:

Emily Lindow <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
Fri Oct 27 2017 13:09:26 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Walter Cruickshank <Walter.Cruickshank@boem.gov>,
james.schindler@boem.gov
Fwd: Dates for Vincent to Travel - CA
image001.png DeVito Meeting DRAFT agenda and schedule.docx

Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Boren, Douglas" <douglas.boren@boem.gov>
Date: October 27, 2017 at 2:00:20 PM EDT
To: "Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: "Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>, Necitas Sumait
<necitas.sumait@boem.gov>
Subject: Re: Dates for Vincent to Travel - CA
Gisella,
Here is the Draft agenda and schedule we have for the November 2, 2017 meetings in Sacramento. We
will be staying at the Sheraton Grand in Sacramento (information is on the attached document).
I did want to let you know that we will be available for dinner on the evenings of Nov 1 and 2, but did not
include as part of the schedule document.
Please let us know if there are any questions.
Thanks,
Doug

On Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 8:45 AM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojedadodds@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Good Morning,
Yes. At the moment I have held time on his calendar for travel out on Wednesday, November 1 and
meetings on November 2 with a return in the morning of November 3. Could we also get a copy of
the agenda even if in draft form? I will need for his travel authorization. Also, is there a hotel
everyone will be staying in? I'll try to make the same reservations. A list of all attendees would also
be great.

 BOEM 2017-00201
February 26, 2018
Release 1: 219 ages,

Thanks so much!
Gisella

On Mon, Oct 23, 2017 at 5:32 PM, Douglas Boren <douglas.boren@boem.gov>
wrote:
Gisella,
I just heard back from the state. Does Nov 2 still work for Vincent DeVito? The
state says the date will work for them. If the dates are still good, we will work
with the state to finalize an agenda.
Thanks,
Doug
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 11, 2017, at 11:40 AM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojedadodds@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Emily,
These dates appear to work. Would you be able to send a draft agenda?
Thanks so much.
Gisella

On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 3:43 PM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojedadodds@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Emily,
The dates look good to me but I will confirm with him and get back to you next
week.
Gisella

On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 3:14 PM, Lindow, Emily
<emily.lindow@boem.gov> wrote:
Hi - we are setting up a trip for Vincent to go to CA to discuss
offshore wind issues. Would November 1-2 work for him? Nov
1 would be a travel day, Nov 2 would be all day meetings, and I
expect that he would take a red eye home that night (in and out
of Sacramento).
Thanks,
Emily
-Emily Lindow
Chief of Staff
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
US Department of the Interior
202-208-6300 (main)
202-513-0825

 BOEM 2017-00201
February 26, 2018
Release 1: 219 ages,

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

-Douglas P. Boren
Regional Supervisor, Office of Strategic Resources
805-384-6384

"Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

"Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
Tue Oct 31 2017 10:16:20 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>

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CC:
Subject:
Attachments:

James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>, Walter
Cruickshank <Walter.Cruickshank@boem.gov>
Fwd: Dates for Vincent to Travel - CA
DeVito Meeting DRAFT agenda and schedule.docx

Hi Vincent - we wanted to make sure that you have seen this draft agenda for the trip to
California. We are waiting to see if the state has any comments, and should be able to send
you a final by tomorrow. Regardless, the trip is a go from both our perspective and the state.
BOEM regional leadership will be there to brief you before the state meeting (and will also
attend the state meeting with you). Please let us know if you have any questions. Thanks,
Emily
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Boren, Douglas <douglas.boren@boem.gov>
Date: Fri, Oct 27, 2017 at 2:00 PM
Subject: Re: Dates for Vincent to Travel - CA
To: "Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: "Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>, Necitas Sumait <necitas.sumait@boem.gov>
Gisella,
Here is the Draft agenda and schedule we have for the November 2, 2017 meetings in Sacramento. We will be
staying at the Sheraton Grand in Sacramento (information is on the attached document).
I did want to let you know that we will be available for dinner on the evenings of Nov 1 and 2, but did not include as
part of the schedule document.
Please let us know if there are any questions.
Thanks,
Doug

-Emily Lindow
Chief of Staff
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
US Department of the Interior
202-208-6300 (main)
202-513-0825

"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Tue Oct 31 2017 10:18:26 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
Re: Dates for Vincent to Travel - CA

can you give me a quick ring at 202.208.2884
On Tue, Oct 31, 2017 at 12:16 PM, Lindow, Emily <emily.lindow@boem.gov> wrote:
Hi Vincent - we wanted to make sure that you have seen this draft agenda for the trip to

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February 26, 2018
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California. We are waiting to see if the state has any comments, and should be able to send
you a final by tomorrow. Regardless, the trip is a go from both our perspective and the state.
BOEM regional leadership will be there to brief you before the state meeting (and will also
attend the state meeting with you). Please let us know if you have any questions. Thanks,
Emily
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Boren, Douglas <douglas.boren@boem.gov>
Date: Fri, Oct 27, 2017 at 2:00 PM
Subject: Re: Dates for Vincent to Travel - CA
To: "Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: "Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>, Necitas Sumait <necitas.sumait@boem.gov>
Gisella,
Here is the Draft agenda and schedule we have for the November 2, 2017 meetings in Sacramento. We will be
staying at the Sheraton Grand in Sacramento (information is on the attached document).
I did want to let you know that we will be available for dinner on the evenings of Nov 1 and 2, but did not include as
part of the schedule document.
Please let us know if there are any questions.
Thanks,
Doug

-Emily Lindow
Chief of Staff
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
US Department of the Interior
202-208-6300 (main)
202-513-0825

-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
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"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Tue Oct 31 2017 11:07:24 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>, Walter
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Subject:

Re: Dates for Vincent to Travel - CA

Hi - can the first meeting be moved from 9am to 10:30am to noon? Thanks.
On Tue, Oct 31, 2017 at 12:16 PM, Lindow, Emily <emily.lindow@boem.gov> wrote:
Hi Vincent - we wanted to make sure that you have seen this draft agenda for the trip to
California. We are waiting to see if the state has any comments, and should be able to send
you a final by tomorrow. Regardless, the trip is a go from both our perspective and the state.
BOEM regional leadership will be there to brief you before the state meeting (and will also
attend the state meeting with you). Please let us know if you have any questions. Thanks,
Emily
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Date: Fri, Oct 27, 2017 at 2:00 PM
Subject: Re: Dates for Vincent to Travel - CA
To: "Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: "Lindow, Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>, Necitas Sumait <necitas.sumait@boem.gov>
Gisella,
Here is the Draft agenda and schedule we have for the November 2, 2017 meetings in Sacramento. We will be
staying at the Sheraton Grand in Sacramento (information is on the attached document).
I did want to let you know that we will be available for dinner on the evenings of Nov 1 and 2, but did not include as
part of the schedule document.
Please let us know if there are any questions.
Thanks,
Doug

-Emily Lindow
Chief of Staff
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
US Department of the Interior
202-208-6300 (main)
202-513-0825

-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

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Agenda and Schedule for November 2, 2107 California Meetings
9:30 am - 11:00 am: Meet with BOEM Pacific Region to discuss background information
pertaining to offshore wind planning and coordination with Department of Defense. We can
meet at the Sheraton Grand (1230 J Street, 13th and J Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814). BOEM
Pacific Region Participants will be staying at the Sheraton Grand in Sacramento California.
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Meet with the State of California (in Sacramento, California) for a high level
discussion of task force actions and goals over the next six months to a year. There may be some
other related issues the State would like to touch on as well.
Topics include:
-

DOI commitment to facilitating renewable energy development in California,
particularly on the Central Coast area.

-

Establish communication lines with top officials in the state.

-

Path forward for Department of Defense (DoD) coordination, in preparation
for the State/DoD/BOEM meeting scheduled for November 3, 2017 in
Sacramento.

-

The Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan may come up as a point of
discussion.

State Invitees:
-

California Energy Commissioner Karen Douglas and Commissioner David
Hochschild
Governor’s Office
Ocean Protection Council
California Coastal Commission
California Natural Resources Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
California State Lands Commission
California Public Utilities Commission

Commissioner Karen Douglas is the lead State contact for the meeting. We will confirm with
her the finalized agenda and confirmed participants from the State early the week of October 30,
2017, and will then provide to you.
BOEM Pacific Region attendees include:
Joan Barminski, Regional Director, Pacific Region
Doug Boren, Regional Supervisor, Office of Strategic Resources, Pacific Region
Necy Sumait, Chief, Renewable Energy Section, Pacific Region

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Agenda and Schedule for November 2, 2107 California Meetings
9:30 am - 11:00 am: Meet with BOEM Pacific Region to discuss background information
pertaining to offshore wind planning and coordination with Department of Defense. We can
meet at the Sheraton Grand (1230 J Street, 13th and J Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814). BOEM
Pacific Region Participants will be staying at the Sheraton Grand in Sacramento California.
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Meet with the State of California (in Sacramento, California) for a high level
discussion of task force actions and goals over the next six months to a year. There may be some
other related issues the State would like to touch on as well.
Topics include:
-

DOI commitment to facilitating renewable energy development in California,
particularly on the Central Coast area.

-

Establish communication lines with top officials in the state.

-

Path forward for Department of Defense (DoD) coordination, in preparation
for the State/DoD/BOEM meeting scheduled for November 3, 2017 in
Sacramento.

-

The Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan may come up as a point of
discussion.

State Invitees:
-

California Energy Commissioner Karen Douglas and Commissioner David
Hochschild
Governor’s Office
Ocean Protection Council
California Coastal Commission
California Natural Resources Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
California State Lands Commission
California Public Utilities Commission

Commissioner Karen Douglas is the lead State contact for the meeting. We will confirm with
her the finalized agenda and confirmed participants from the State early the week of October 30,
2017, and will then provide to you.
BOEM Pacific Region attendees include:
Joan Barminski, Regional Director, Pacific Region
Doug Boren, Regional Supervisor, Office of Strategic Resources, Pacific Region
Necy Sumait, Chief, Renewable Energy Section, Pacific Region

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Agenda and Schedule for November 2, 2107 California Meetings
9:30 am - 11:00 am: Meet with BOEM Pacific Region to discuss background information
pertaining to offshore wind planning and coordination with Department of Defense. We can
meet at the Sheraton Grand (1230 J Street, 13th and J Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814). BOEM
Pacific Region Participants will be staying at the Sheraton Grand in Sacramento California.
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Meet with the State of California (in Sacramento, California) for a high level
discussion of task force actions and goals over the next six months to a year. There may be some
other related issues the State would like to touch on as well.
Topics include:
-

DOI commitment to facilitating renewable energy development in California,
particularly on the Central Coast area.

-

Establish communication lines with top officials in the state.

-

Path forward for Department of Defense (DoD) coordination, in preparation
for the State/DoD/BOEM meeting scheduled for November 3, 2017 in
Sacramento.

-

The Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan may come up as a point of
discussion.

State Invitees:
-

California Energy Commissioner Karen Douglas and Commissioner David
Hochschild
Governor’s Office
Ocean Protection Council
California Coastal Commission
California Natural Resources Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
California State Lands Commission
California Public Utilities Commission

Commissioner Karen Douglas is the lead State contact for the meeting. We will confirm with
her the finalized agenda and confirmed participants from the State early the week of October 30,
2017, and will then provide to you.
BOEM Pacific Region attendees include:
Joan Barminski, Regional Director, Pacific Region
Doug Boren, Regional Supervisor, Office of Strategic Resources, Pacific Region
Necy Sumait, Chief, Renewable Energy Section, Pacific Region

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Begaye attends Interior energy meeting – Navajo Times

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Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Sat Oct 07 2017 05:40:31 GMT-0600 (MDT)
james.schindler@boem.gov, christopher_stolte@ios.doi.gov
Begaye attends Interior energy meeting – Navajo Times

https://navajotimes.com/rezpolitics/begaye-attends-interior-energy-meeting/

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Fwd: RPC

Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
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Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Wed Oct 11 2017 08:29:31 GMT-0600 (MDT)
james.schindler@boem.gov
Fwd: RPC

Begin forwarded message:
From: "Sanford, Brent" <bsanford@nd.gov>
Date: October 7, 2017 at 5:01:30 PM EDT
To: Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: RPC
My alternate - Lynn Helms, ND Dept of Mineral Resources Director - is interested in
the subcommittee for the second group
Thanks again for the opportunity for us to participate!
Brent Sanford

Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
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Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Wed Oct 11 2017 08:52:41 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>, Christopher
Stolte <christopher_stolte@ios.doi.gov>, "Campbell, Joshua"
<joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov>
RPC

We should change the name to Revenue Policy Committee.

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Fwd: LLOG Meeting

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Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Wed Oct 11 2017 13:05:56 GMT-0600 (MDT)
christopher_stolte@ios.doi.gov, james.schindler@boem.gov,
joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov
gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov
Fwd: LLOG Meeting

Topic is financial assurance.
Begin forwarded message:
From: Paul Goodwine <pgoodwine@loopergoodwine.com>
Date: October 11, 2017 at 2:50:35 PM EDT
To: "vincent devito@ios.doi.gov" <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: LLOG Meeting
Vincent:
It was a pleasure to speak with you yesterday. As discussed, attendees for the 5:00 PM
meeting on Monday are as follows:
James Bassi, Chief Risk Officer and Chief Accounting Officer of LLOG Exploration Offshore,
LLC
P.J. Goodwine, Looper Goodwine PC, counsel to LLOG Exploration Offshore, LLC
Thanks, and we look forward to seeing you Monday.
P.J.
Paul J. Goodwine   Attorney
Looper Goodwine P.C.
650 Poydras Street, Suite 2400   New Orleans, LA 70130
D: 504.503.1515   C: 504.615.3021
E: pgoodwine@loopergoodwine.com   www.loopergoodwine.com

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White Paper
Attachments:
/6. White Paper/3.1 BOEM_Blue Economy_draft_Sept27.docx
/6. White Paper/6.1 BOEM_Blue Economy_draft_Sept27.docx

Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
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Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Thu Oct 12 2017 11:08:06 GMT-0600 (MDT)
james.schindler@boem.gov
White Paper

Hi - Can you please send a copy of the trend analysis for offshore energy as presented at
Monmouth University? Thanks.

"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
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"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Thu Oct 12 2017 11:13:32 GMT-0600 (MDT)
James Bennett <james.bennett@boem.gov>
"Cruickshank, Walter" <walter.cruickshank@boem.gov>, "Lindow,
Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
Fwd: White Paper

Jim, do you have the analysis that Vincent is asking for? Is it something for public consumption
or close hold within BOEM?
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Date: Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 1:08 PM
Subject: White Paper
To: james.schindler@boem.gov
Hi - Can you please send a copy of the trend analysis for offshore
energy as presented at Monmouth University? Thanks.

"Stillings, Amy" <amy.stillings@boem.gov>
From:

"Stillings, Amy" <amy.stillings@boem.gov>

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Sent:
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Attachments:

Thu Oct 12 2017 17:12:50 GMT-0600 (MDT)
James Bennett <james.bennett@boem.gov>,
james.schindler@boem.gov
"Cruickshank, Walter" <walter.cruickshank@boem.gov>, "Lindow,
Emily" <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
Re: White Paper
BOEM_Blue Economy_draft_Sept27.docx

Please find attached the draft white paper supporting Jim's presentation at Monmouth University
- Blue Economy.
Amy Stillings
Industry Economist
Office of Renewable Energy Programs
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
45600 Woodland Road
Sterling, Virginia 20166

Office: 703.787.1015
Cell: 571.363.1079
On Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 1:40 PM, James Bennett <james.bennett@boem.gov> wrote:
Please forward final paper to James.
James F. Bennett
Chief, Office of Renewable Energy Programs
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
United States Department of the Interior
45600 Woodland Road VAM-OREP
Sterling, Virginia 20166
Office: 703-787-1660
Cell: 571-230-9280
e-mail: jfbennett@boem.gov
On Oct 12, 2017, at 1:13 PM, Schindler, James <james.schindler@boem.gov> wrote:
Jim, do you have the analysis that Vincent is asking for? Is it something for public
consumption or close hold within BOEM?
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Date: Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 1:08 PM
Subject: White Paper
To: james.schindler@boem.gov
Hi - Can you please send a copy of the trend analysis for offshore
energy as presented at Monmouth University? Thanks.

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James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
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To:

James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Thu Oct 12 2017 18:23:24 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Stillings, Amy" <amy.stillings@boem.gov>
James Bennett <james.bennett@boem.gov>, "Cruickshank,
Walter" <walter.cruickshank@boem.gov>, "Lindow, Emily"
<emily.lindow@boem.gov>
Re: White Paper

CC:
Subject:

Thanks. Is this ok for public consumption? Close hold within the department? BOEM eyes only?
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 12, 2017, at 7:12 PM, Stillings, Amy <amy.stillings@boem.gov> wrote:
Please find attached the draft white paper supporting Jim's presentation at
Monmouth University - Blue Economy.
Amy Stillings
Industry Economist
Office of Renewable Energy Programs
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
45600 Woodland Road
Sterling, Virginia 20166

Office: 703.787.1015
Cell: 571.363.1079
On Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 1:40 PM, James Bennett <james.bennett@boem.gov>
wrote:
Please forward final paper to James.
James F. Bennett
Chief, Office of Renewable Energy Programs
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
United States Department of the Interior
45600 Woodland Road VAM-OREP
Sterling, Virginia 20166
Office: 703-787-1660
Cell: 571-230-9280
e-mail: jfbennett@boem.gov
On Oct 12, 2017, at 1:13 PM, Schindler, James <james.schindler@boem.gov>
wrote:
Jim, do you have the analysis that Vincent is asking for? Is it
something for public consumption or close hold within BOEM?
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Date: Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 1:08 PM

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Subject: White Paper
To: james.schindler@boem.gov
Hi - Can you please send a copy of the trend analysis for offshore
energy as presented at Monmouth University? Thanks.

<BOEM_Blue Economy_draft_Sept27.docx>

James Bennett <james.bennett@boem.gov>
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James Bennett <james.bennett@boem.gov>
Fri Oct 13 2017 06:17:34 GMT-0600 (MDT)
James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
"Stillings, Amy" <amy.stillings@boem.gov>, "Cruickshank, Walter"
<walter.cruickshank@boem.gov>, "Lindow, Emily"
<emily.lindow@boem.gov>
Re: White Paper

JamesThe paper was delivered in a public forum and was distributed to the participants. I believe it's
going to be included in some proceedings. So, I don't think there's any restriction on it. It was
prepared by subject matter experts from our three main offices and was thoroughly vetted within
BOEM. I should note that was well received by the group and this is significant because the
paper is a balanced presentation on all three program areas and the group it's not always
receptive to oil and gas discussions. We can discuss further if you'd like.
Can I ask what triggered Vincent to DiVito's interest? I would think he'd react positively to the
content. Any thoughts?
Jim
James F. Bennett
Chief, Office of Renewable Energy Programs
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
United States Department of the Interior
45600 Woodland Road VAM-OREP
Sterling, Virginia 20166
Office: 703-787-1660
Cell: 571-230-9280
e-mail: jfbennett@boem.gov
On Oct 12, 2017, at 8:23 PM, James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov> wrote:
Thanks. Is this ok for public consumption? Close hold within the department? BOEM
eyes only?

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Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 12, 2017, at 7:12 PM, Stillings, Amy <amy.stillings@boem.gov> wrote:
Please find attached the draft white paper supporting Jim's presentation
at Monmouth University - Blue Economy.
Amy Stillings
Industry Economist
Office of Renewable Energy Programs
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
45600 Woodland Road
Sterling, Virginia 20166

Office: 703.787.1015
Cell: 571.363.1079
On Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 1:40 PM, James Bennett
<james.bennett@boem.gov> wrote:
Please forward final paper to James.
James F. Bennett
Chief, Office of Renewable Energy Programs
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
United States Department of the Interior
45600 Woodland Road VAM-OREP
Sterling, Virginia 20166
Office: 703-787-1660
Cell: 571-230-9280
e-mail: jfbennett@boem.gov
On Oct 12, 2017, at 1:13 PM, Schindler, James
<james.schindler@boem.gov> wrote:
Jim, do you have the analysis that Vincent is asking for? Is
it something for public consumption or close hold within
BOEM?
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Date: Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 1:08 PM
Subject: White Paper
To: james.schindler@boem.gov
Hi - Can you please send a copy of the trend analysis for
offshore
energy as presented at Monmouth University? Thanks.

<BOEM_Blue Economy_draft_Sept27.docx>

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James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
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Attachments:

James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Fri Oct 13 2017 06:59:44 GMT-0600 (MDT)
vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov
Fwd: White Paper
BOEM_Blue Economy_draft_Sept27.docx

As requested.
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Stillings, Amy" <amy.stillings@boem.gov>
Date: October 12, 2017 at 7:12:50 PM EDT
To: James Bennett <james.bennett@boem.gov>, james.schindler@boem.gov
Cc: "Cruickshank, Walter" <walter.cruickshank@boem.gov>, "Lindow, Emily"
<emily.lindow@boem.gov>
Subject: Re: White Paper
Please find attached the draft white paper supporting Jim's presentation at
Monmouth University - Blue Economy.
Amy Stillings
Industry Economist
Office of Renewable Energy Programs
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
45600 Woodland Road
Sterling, Virginia 20166

Office: 703.787.1015
Cell: 571.363.1079
On Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 1:40 PM, James Bennett <james.bennett@boem.gov>
wrote:
Please forward final paper to James.
James F. Bennett
Chief, Office of Renewable Energy Programs
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
United States Department of the Interior
45600 Woodland Road VAM-OREP
Sterling, Virginia 20166
Office: 703-787-1660
Cell: 571-230-9280
e-mail: jfbennett@boem.gov
On Oct 12, 2017, at 1:13 PM, Schindler, James <james.schindler@boem.gov>
wrote:

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Jim, do you have the analysis that Vincent is asking for? Is it
something for public consumption or close hold within BOEM?

---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Date: Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 1:08 PM
Subject: White Paper
To: james.schindler@boem.gov
Hi - Can you please send a copy of the trend analysis for offshore
energy as presented at Monmouth University? Thanks.

"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Fri Oct 13 2017 08:41:56 GMT-0600 (MDT)
James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Re: White Paper

Thanks.
On Fri, Oct 13, 2017 at 8:59 AM, James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov> wrote:
As requested.
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Stillings, Amy" <amy.stillings@boem.gov>
Date: October 12, 2017 at 7:12:50 PM EDT
To: James Bennett <james.bennett@boem.gov>, james.schindler@boem.gov
Cc: "Cruickshank, Walter" <walter.cruickshank@boem.gov>, "Lindow, Emily"
<emily.lindow@boem.gov>
Subject: Re: White Paper
Please find attached the draft white paper supporting Jim's presentation at
Monmouth University - Blue Economy.
Amy Stillings
Industry Economist
Office of Renewable Energy Programs
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
45600 Woodland Road
Sterling, Virginia 20166

Office: 703.787.1015
Cell: 571.363.1079
On Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 1:40 PM, James Bennett <james.bennett@boem.gov>

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wrote:
Please forward final paper to James.
James F. Bennett
Chief, Office of Renewable Energy Programs
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
United States Department of the Interior
45600 Woodland Road VAM-OREP
Sterling, Virginia 20166
Office: 703-787-1660
Cell: 571-230-9280
e-mail: jfbennett@boem.gov
On Oct 12, 2017, at 1:13 PM, Schindler, James <james.schindler@boem.gov>
wrote:
Jim, do you have the analysis that Vincent is asking for? Is it
something for public consumption or close hold within BOEM?
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Date: Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 1:08 PM
Subject: White Paper
To: james.schindler@boem.gov
Hi - Can you please send a copy of the trend analysis for offshore
energy as presented at Monmouth University? Thanks.

-Vincent DeVito, Esq.
Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy
Immediate Office of the Secretary
+1.202.208.2884
vincent devito@ios.doi.gov

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Energy Liaisons Group engagement

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"Devito, Vincent" <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Thu Dec 14 2017 15:20:27 GMT-0700 (MST)
"Hitzman, Murray" <mhitzman@usgs.gov>, Basil Ottley
<basil_ottley@ios.doi.gov>, Daniel Jorjani
<daniel_jorjani@ios.doi.gov>, Casey Hammond
<casey_hammond@ios.doi.gov>, James Schindler
<james.schindler@boem.gov>, Emily Lindow
<emily.lindow@boem.gov>, Jeffrey Hunt <jeffrey.hunt@bia.gov>,
Karla Cook <karla.cook@boem.gov>, Darryl LaCounte
<darryl.lacounte@bia.gov>, Guy Adema <guy_adema@nps.gov>,
Katharine MacGregor <katharine_macgregor@ios.doi.gov>,
Landon Davis <landon_davis@ios.doi.gov>, Max Spiker
<mspiker@usbr.gov>, Lisa Norby <lisa_norby@nps.gov>,
Jennifer Wyse <jennifer_wyse@nps.gov>, Michaela Noble
<michaela_noble@ios.doi.gov>, Craig Aubrey
<craig_aubrey@fws.gov>, Richard Cardinale
<richard_cardinale@ios.doi.gov>, Kevin Haugrud
<jack.haugrud@sol.doi.gov>, Kerry Rae
<kerry_rae@ios.doi.gov>, Dave Steensen
<dave_steensen@nps.gov>, Raymond Sauvajot
<ray_sauvajot@nps.gov>, "Willens, Todd"
<todd_willens@ios.doi.gov>, "Wackowski, Stephen"
<stephen_wackowski@ios.doi.gov>, "Campbell, Joshua"
<joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov>, Timothy Spisak
<tspisak@blm.gov>, Scott Angelle <scott.angelle@bsee.gov>,
Landon Davis <ldavis@osmre.gov>, Michael Nedd
<mike_nedd@blm.gov>, "Funes, Jason"
<jason_funes@ios.doi.gov>, Stephen Wackowski
<steve_wackowski@ios.doi.gov>, "Smith, Steven"
<steven_m_smith@ios.doi.gov>, "Deeley, Blake"
<blake_deeley@ios.doi.gov>, Christopher Stolte
<christopher_stolte@ios.doi.gov>, "Navaro, Ann"
<ann.navaro@sol.doi.gov>, "Magallanes, Downey"
<downey_magallanes@ios.doi.gov>, William Dove
<william_dove@ios.doi.gov>
"Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Energy Liaisons Group engagement

Hello,
I hope this note finds you all very well. Since we last communicated, the Department recently
released its Energy Burdens Report (“Report”), which provides a full analysis of burdens in
place that unnecessarily hinder production on federal lands. Along with the Report, the
Secretary announced the Executive Committee for Expedited Permitting (the “ECEP”) which

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was the most recent initiative about which this group was communicating.
The break between our convening was based upon the ECEP being announced and launched
as this group will be supporting the ECEP. So, I apologize for the communication gap; and,
thank you for your patience. Very recently, the ECEP, which will give attention to a wide-range
of permitting improvement initiatives, had its initial meeting and I would like for us to converge
again so I can bring you up to date and share some initial ideas for collective discussion.
Gisella (copied) will be inviting you all to a meeting next week (along with a conference line) so
that we can pick-up on our work.Thank you for the work we have done together so far. The
ECEP is the product of this group; so, I am excited to continue our work together.
Best,
Vincent

Emily Lindow <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Emily Lindow <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
Thu Dec 14 2017 20:29:33 GMT-0700 (MST)
Walter Cruickshank <Walter.Cruickshank@boem.gov>
Fwd: Energy Liaisons Group engagement

Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Devito, Vincent" <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Date: December 14, 2017 at 5:20:27 PM EST
To: "Hitzman, Murray" <mhitzman@usgs.gov>, Basil Ottley
<basil ottley@ios.doi.gov>, Daniel Jorjani <daniel jorjani@ios.doi.gov>, Casey
Hammond <casey hammond@ios.doi.gov>, James Schindler
<james.schindler@boem.gov>, Emily Lindow <emily.lindow@boem.gov>, Jeffrey
Hunt <jeffrey.hunt@bia.gov>, Karla Cook <karla.cook@boem.gov>, Darryl
LaCounte <darryl.lacounte@bia.gov>, Guy Adema <guy adema@nps.gov>,
Katharine MacGregor <katharine macgregor@ios.doi.gov>, Landon Davis
<landon davis@ios.doi.gov>, Max Spiker <mspiker@usbr.gov>, Lisa Norby
<lisa norby@nps.gov>, Jennifer Wyse <jennifer wyse@nps.gov>, Michaela Noble
<michaela noble@ios.doi.gov>, Craig Aubrey <craig aubrey@fws.gov>, Richard
Cardinale <richard cardinale@ios.doi.gov>, Kevin Haugrud
<jack.haugrud@sol.doi.gov>, Kerry Rae <kerry rae@ios.doi.gov>, Dave Steensen
<dave steensen@nps.gov>, Raymond Sauvajot <ray sauvajot@nps.gov>,
"Willens, Todd" <todd willens@ios.doi.gov>, "Wackowski, Stephen"
<stephen wackowski@ios.doi.gov>, "Campbell, Joshua"
<joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov>, Timothy Spisak <tspisak@blm.gov>, Scott Angelle
<scott.angelle@bsee.gov>, Landon Davis <ldavis@osmre.gov>, Michael Nedd
<mike nedd@blm.gov>, "Funes, Jason" <jason funes@ios.doi.gov>, Stephen
Wackowski <steve wackowski@ios.doi.gov>, "Smith, Steven"
<steven m smith@ios.doi.gov>, "Deeley, Blake" <blake deeley@ios.doi.gov>,
Christopher Stolte <christopher stolte@ios.doi.gov>, "Navaro, Ann"
<ann.navaro@sol.doi.gov>, "Magallanes, Downey"

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<downey magallanes@ios.doi.gov>, William Dove <william dove@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: "Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Energy Liaisons Group engagement
Hello,
I hope this note finds you all very well. Since we last communicated, the Department
recently released its Energy Burdens Report (“Report”), which provides a full
analysis of burdens in place that unnecessarily hinder production on federal lands.
Along with the Report, the Secretary announced the Executive Committee for
Expedited Permitting (the “ECEP”) which was the most recent initiative about which
this group was communicating.
The break between our convening was based upon the ECEP being announced and
launched as this group will be supporting the ECEP. So, I apologize for the
communication gap; and, thank you for your patience. Very recently, the ECEP,
which will give attention to a wide-range of permitting improvement initiatives, had its
initial meeting and I would like for us to converge again so I can bring you up to date
and share some initial ideas for collective discussion.
Gisella (copied) will be inviting you all to a meeting next week (along with a
conference line) so that we can pick-up on our work.Thank you for the work we have
done together so far. The ECEP is the product of this group; so, I am excited to
continue our work together.
Best,
Vincent

"Cruickshank, Walter" <walter.cruickshank@boem.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Cruickshank, Walter" <walter.cruickshank@boem.gov>
Fri Dec 15 2017 08:26:15 GMT-0700 (MST)
Emily Lindow <emily.lindow@boem.gov>
Re: Energy Liaisons Group engagement

First I've heard of the ECEP. Do we know anything more -- it's mandate & scope, who's on it?
Thanks,
Walter
On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 10:29 PM, Emily Lindow <emily.lindow@boem.gov> wrote:
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Devito, Vincent" <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Date: December 14, 2017 at 5:20:27 PM EST
To: "Hitzman, Murray" <mhitzman@usgs.gov>, Basil Ottley
<basil ottley@ios.doi.gov>, Daniel Jorjani <daniel jorjani@ios.doi.gov>, Casey

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Hammond <casey hammond@ios.doi.gov>, James Schindler
<james.schindler@boem.gov>, Emily Lindow <emily.lindow@boem.gov>, Jeffrey
Hunt <jeffrey.hunt@bia.gov>, Karla Cook <karla.cook@boem.gov>, Darryl
LaCounte <darryl.lacounte@bia.gov>, Guy Adema <guy adema@nps.gov>,
Katharine MacGregor <katharine macgregor@ios.doi.gov>, Landon Davis
<landon davis@ios.doi.gov>, Max Spiker <mspiker@usbr.gov>, Lisa Norby
<lisa norby@nps.gov>, Jennifer Wyse <jennifer wyse@nps.gov>, Michaela
Noble <michaela noble@ios.doi.gov>, Craig Aubrey <craig aubrey@fws.gov>,
Richard Cardinale <richard cardinale@ios.doi.gov>, Kevin Haugrud
<jack.haugrud@sol.doi.gov>, Kerry Rae <kerry rae@ios.doi.gov>, Dave
Steensen <dave steensen@nps.gov>, Raymond Sauvajot
<ray sauvajot@nps.gov>, "Willens, Todd" <todd willens@ios.doi.gov>,
"Wackowski, Stephen" <stephen wackowski@ios.doi.gov>, "Campbell, Joshua"
<joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov>, Timothy Spisak <tspisak@blm.gov>, Scott
Angelle <scott.angelle@bsee.gov>, Landon Davis <ldavis@osmre.gov>, Michael
Nedd <mike nedd@blm.gov>, "Funes, Jason" <jason funes@ios.doi.gov>,
Stephen Wackowski <steve wackowski@ios.doi.gov>, "Smith, Steven"
<steven m smith@ios.doi.gov>, "Deeley, Blake" <blake deeley@ios.doi.gov>,
Christopher Stolte <christopher stolte@ios.doi.gov>, "Navaro, Ann"
<ann.navaro@sol.doi.gov>, "Magallanes, Downey"
<downey magallanes@ios.doi.gov>, William Dove <william dove@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: "Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Energy Liaisons Group engagement
Hello,
I hope this note finds you all very well. Since we last communicated, the
Department recently released its Energy Burdens Report (“Report”), which
provides a full analysis of burdens in place that unnecessarily hinder production on
federal lands. Along with the Report, the Secretary announced the Executive
Committee for Expedited Permitting (the “ECEP”) which was the most recent
initiative about which this group was communicating.
The break between our convening was based upon the ECEP being announced
and launched as this group will be supporting the ECEP. So, I apologize for the
communication gap; and, thank you for your patience. Very recently, the ECEP,
which will give attention to a wide-range of permitting improvement initiatives, had
its initial meeting and I would like for us to converge again so I can bring you up to
date and share some initial ideas for collective discussion.
Gisella (copied) will be inviting you all to a meeting next week (along with a
conference line) so that we can pick-up on our work.Thank you for the work we
have done together so far. The ECEP is the product of this group; so, I am excited
to continue our work together.
Best,
Vincent

"Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>

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From:
Sent:

To:

Subject:

"Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Fri Dec 15 2017 09:56:58 GMT-0700 (MST)
Emily Lindow <emily.lindow@boem.gov>, "Hitzman, Murray"
<mhitzman@usgs.gov>, Basil Ottley <basil_ottley@ios.doi.gov>,
Daniel Jorjani <daniel_jorjani@ios.doi.gov>, Casey Hammond
<casey_hammond@ios.doi.gov>, Katharine MacGregor
<katharine_macgregor@ios.doi.gov>, James Schindler
<james.schindler@boem.gov>, Guy Adema
<guy_adema@nps.gov>, Jeffrey Hunt <jeffrey.hunt@bia.gov>,
Darryl LaCounte <darryl.lacounte@bia.gov>, Karla Cook
<karla.cook@boem.gov>, Landon Davis
<landon_davis@ios.doi.gov>, Craig Aubrey
<craig_aubrey@fws.gov>, Max Spiker <mspiker@usbr.gov>, Lisa
Norby <lisa_norby@nps.gov>, Jennifer Wyse
<jennifer_wyse@nps.gov>, Michaela Noble
<michaela_noble@ios.doi.gov>, Richard Cardinale
<richard_cardinale@ios.doi.gov>, "Willens, Todd"
<todd_willens@ios.doi.gov>, Kevin Haugrud
<jack.haugrud@sol.doi.gov>, Kerry Rae
<kerry_rae@ios.doi.gov>, Dave Steensen
<dave_steensen@nps.gov>, Scott Angelle
<scott.angelle@bsee.gov>, "Deeley, Blake"
<blake_deeley@ios.doi.gov>, Landon Davis
<ldavis@osmre.gov>, Raymond Sauvajot
<ray_sauvajot@nps.gov>, "Wackowski, Stephen"
<stephen_wackowski@ios.doi.gov>, "Campbell, Joshua"
<joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov>, Stephen Wackowski
<steve_wackowski@ios.doi.gov>, "Smith, Steven"
<steven_m_smith@ios.doi.gov>, Timothy Spisak
<tspisak@blm.gov>, Michael Nedd <mike_nedd@blm.gov>,
"Funes, Jason" <jason_funes@ios.doi.gov>, William Dove
<william_dove@ios.doi.gov>, Christopher Stolte
<christopher_stolte@ios.doi.gov>, "Magallanes, Downey"
<downey_magallanes@ios.doi.gov>, "Navaro, Ann"
<ann.navaro@sol.doi.gov>
Re: Energy Liaisons Group engagement

Good Morning,
Mr. DeVito will be available next week as follows:
Wednesday, December 20
- 11AM
- 1:30PM
Please let me know if you are available for either time or are able to dial-in.
Sincerely,
Gisella Ojeda-Dodds

On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 5:20 PM, Devito, Vincent <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hello,
I hope this note finds you all very well. Since we last communicated, the Department recently
released its Energy Burdens Report (“Report”), which provides a full analysis of burdens in
place that unnecessarily hinder production on federal lands. Along with the Report, the

 BOEM 2017-00201
February 26, 2018
Release 1: 219 ages,

Secretary announced the Executive Committee for Expedited Permitting (the “ECEP”) which
was the most recent initiative about which this group was communicating.
The break between our convening was based upon the ECEP being announced and
launched as this group will be supporting the ECEP. So, I apologize for the communication
gap; and, thank you for your patience. Very recently, the ECEP, which will give attention to a
wide-range of permitting improvement initiatives, had its initial meeting and I would like for us
to converge again so I can bring you up to date and share some initial ideas for collective
discussion.
Gisella (copied) will be inviting you all to a meeting next week (along with a conference line)
so that we can pick-up on our work.Thank you for the work we have done together so far. The
ECEP is the product of this group; so, I am excited to continue our work together.
Best,
Vincent

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to ​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 5153-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

Timothy Spisak <tspisak@blm.gov>
From:
Sent:

To:

Timothy Spisak <tspisak@blm.gov>
Fri Dec 15 2017 10:00:43 GMT-0700 (MST)
Gisella Ojeda-dodds <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>, Emily
Lindow <emily.lindow@boem.gov>, Murray Hitzman
<mhitzman@usgs.gov>, Basil Ottley <basil_ottley@ios.doi.gov>,
Daniel Jorjani <daniel_jorjani@ios.doi.gov>, Casey Hammond
<casey_hammond@ios.doi.gov>, Katharine MacGregor
<katharine_macgregor@ios.doi.gov>, James Schindler
<james.schindler@boem.gov>, Guy Adema
<guy_adema@nps.gov>, Jeffrey Hunt <jeffrey.hunt@bia.gov>,
Darryl LaCounte <darryl.lacounte@bia.gov>, Karla Cook
<karla.cook@boem.gov>, Landon Davis
<landon_davis@ios.doi.gov>, Craig Aubrey
<craig_aubrey@fws.gov>, Max Spiker <mspiker@usbr.gov>, Lisa
Norby <lisa_norby@nps.gov>, Jennifer Wyse
<jennifer_wyse@nps.gov>, Michaela Noble
<michaela_noble@ios.doi.gov>, Richard Cardinale
<richard_cardinale@ios.doi.gov>, Todd Willens
<todd_willens@ios.doi.gov>, Kevin Haugrud
<jack.haugrud@sol.doi.gov>, Kerry Rae
<kerry_rae@ios.doi.gov>, Dave Steensen
<dave_steensen@nps.gov>, Scott Angelle

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Subject:

<scott.angelle@bsee.gov>, Blake Deeley
<blake_deeley@ios.doi.gov>, Landon Davis
<ldavis@osmre.gov>, Raymond Sauvajot
<ray_sauvajot@nps.gov>, Stephen Wackowski
<stephen_wackowski@ios.doi.gov>, Joshua Campbell
<joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov>, Stephen Wackowski
<steve_wackowski@ios.doi.gov>, Steven Smith
<steven_m_smith@ios.doi.gov>, Michael Nedd
<mike_nedd@blm.gov>, Jason Funes
<jason_funes@ios.doi.gov>, William Dove
<william_dove@ios.doi.gov>, Christopher Stolte
<christopher_stolte@ios.doi.gov>, Downey Magallanes
<downey_magallanes@ios.doi.gov>, Ann Navaro
<ann.navaro@sol.doi.gov>
RE: Energy Liaisons Group engagement

Next Wednesday 1:30 is open for me.
Thanks!
Tim
‘Serenity Now!’ – Frank Costanza, Seinfeld, 1997
‘Serenity now, insanity later’ – Lloyd Braun, Seinfeld, 1997
**************************************
Timothy 'Tim' R. Spisak
Acting Assistant Director,
Energy, Minerals & Realty Management, WO-300
DOI-Bureau of Land Management
tspisak@blm.gov
(202) 208-4201 office
(202) 251-3079 cell
**************************************

From: Ojeda-dodds, Gisella [mailto:gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Friday, December 15, 2017 11:57 AM
To: Emily Lindow <emily.lindow@boem.gov>; Hitzman, Murray <mhitzman@usgs.gov>; Basil Ottley
<basil ottley@ios.doi.gov>; Daniel Jorjani <daniel jorjani@ios.doi.gov>; Casey Hammond
<casey hammond@ios.doi.gov>; Katharine MacGregor <katharine macgregor@ios.doi.gov>; James
Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>; Guy Adema <guy adema@nps.gov>; Jeffrey Hunt
<jeffrey.hunt@bia.gov>; Darryl LaCounte <darryl.lacounte@bia.gov>; Karla Cook
<karla.cook@boem.gov>; Landon Davis <landon davis@ios.doi.gov>; Craig Aubrey
<craig aubrey@fws.gov>; Max Spiker <mspiker@usbr.gov>; Lisa Norby <lisa norby@nps.gov>;
Jennifer Wyse <jennifer wyse@nps.gov>; Michaela Noble <michaela noble@ios.doi.gov>; Richard
Cardinale <richard cardinale@ios.doi.gov>; Willens, Todd <todd willens@ios.doi.gov>; Kevin Haugrud
<jack.haugrud@sol.doi.gov>; Kerry Rae <kerry rae@ios.doi.gov>; Dave Steensen
<dave steensen@nps.gov>; Scott Angelle <scott.angelle@bsee.gov>; Deeley, Blake
<blake deeley@ios.doi.gov>; Landon Davis <ldavis@osmre.gov>; Raymond Sauvajot
<ray sauvajot@nps.gov>; Wackowski, Stephen <stephen wackowski@ios.doi.gov>; Campbell, Joshua
<joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov>; Stephen Wackowski <steve wackowski@ios.doi.gov>; Smith, Steven
<steven m smith@ios.doi.gov>; Timothy Spisak <tspisak@blm.gov>; Michael Nedd
<mike nedd@blm.gov>; Funes, Jason <jason funes@ios.doi.gov>; William Dove
<william dove@ios.doi.gov>; Christopher Stolte <christopher stolte@ios.doi.gov>; Magallanes, Downey
<downey magallanes@ios.doi.gov>; Navaro, Ann <ann.navaro@sol.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: Energy Liaisons Group engagement

Good Morning,
Mr. DeVito will be available next week as follows:
Wednesday, December 20

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- 11AM
- 1:30PM

Please let me know if you are available for either time or are able to dial-in.
Sincerely,
Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 5:20 PM, Devito, Vincent <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hello,
I hope this note finds you all very well. Since we last communicated, the Department recently released
its Energy Burdens Report (“Report”), which provides a full analysis of burdens in place that
unnecessarily hinder production on federal lands. Along with the Report, the Secretary announced the
Executive Committee for Expedited Permitting (the “ECEP”) which was the most recent initiative
about which this group was communicating.
The break between our convening was based upon the ECEP being announced and launched as this
group will be supporting the ECEP. So, I apologize for the communication gap; and, thank you for your
patience. Very recently, the ECEP, which will give attention to a wide-range of permitting
improvement initiatives, had its initial meeting and I would like for us to converge again so I can bring
you up to date and share some initial ideas for collective discussion.
Gisella (copied) will be inviting you all to a meeting next week (along with a conference line) so that
we can pick-up on our work.Thank you for the work we have done together so far. The ECEP is the
product of this group; so, I am excited to continue our work together.
Best,
Vincent

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to ​Vincent DeVito, Counselor
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 5153-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​

Katharine MacGregor <katharine_macgregor@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

Katharine MacGregor <katharine_macgregor@ios.doi.gov>
Fri Dec 15 2017 10:11:02 GMT-0700 (MST)
Timothy Spisak <tspisak@blm.gov>
Gisella Ojeda-dodds <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>, Emily
Lindow <emily.lindow@boem.gov>, Murray Hitzman

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CC:

Subject:

<mhitzman@usgs.gov>, Basil Ottley <basil_ottley@ios.doi.gov>,
Daniel Jorjani <daniel_jorjani@ios.doi.gov>, Casey Hammond
<casey_hammond@ios.doi.gov>, James Schindler
<james.schindler@boem.gov>, Guy Adema
<guy_adema@nps.gov>, Jeffrey Hunt <jeffrey.hunt@bia.gov>,
Darryl LaCounte <darryl.lacounte@bia.gov>, Karla Cook
<karla.cook@boem.gov>, Landon Davis
<landon_davis@ios.doi.gov>, Craig Aubrey
<craig_aubrey@fws.gov>, Max Spiker <mspiker@usbr.gov>, Lisa
Norby <lisa_norby@nps.gov>, Jennifer Wyse
<jennifer_wyse@nps.gov>, Michaela Noble
<michaela_noble@ios.doi.gov>, Richard Cardinale
<richard_cardinale@ios.doi.gov>, Todd Willens
<todd_willens@ios.doi.gov>, Kevin Haugrud
<jack.haugrud@sol.doi.gov>, Kerry Rae
<kerry_rae@ios.doi.gov>, Dave Steensen
<dave_steensen@nps.gov>, Scott Angelle
<scott.angelle@bsee.gov>, Blake Deeley
<blake_deeley@ios.doi.gov>, Landon Davis
<ldavis@osmre.gov>, Raymond Sauvajot
<ray_sauvajot@nps.gov>, Stephen Wackowski
<stephen_wackowski@ios.doi.gov>, Joshua Campbell
<joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov>, Stephen Wackowski
<steve_wackowski@ios.doi.gov>, Steven Smith
<steven_m_smith@ios.doi.gov>, Michael Nedd
<mike_nedd@blm.gov>, Jason Funes
<jason_funes@ios.doi.gov>, William Dove
<william_dove@ios.doi.gov>, Christopher Stolte
<christopher_stolte@ios.doi.gov>, Downey Magallanes
<downey_magallanes@ios.doi.gov>, Ann Navaro
<ann.navaro@sol.doi.gov>
Re: Energy Liaisons Group engagement

I can do next Wednesday or Friday.
Sent from my iPhone
On Dec 15, 2017, at 12:00 PM, Timothy Spisak <tspisak@blm.gov> wrote:
Next Wednesday 1:30 is open for me.
Thanks!
Tim
‘Serenity Now!’ – Frank Costanza, Seinfeld, 1997
‘Serenity now, insanity later’ – Lloyd Braun, Seinfeld, 1997
**************************************
Timothy 'Tim' R. Spisak
Acting Assistant Director,
Energy, Minerals & Realty Management, WO-300
DOI-Bureau of Land Management
tspisak@blm.gov
(202) 208-4201 office
(202) 251-3079 cell
**************************************

From: Ojeda-dodds, Gisella [mailto:gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov]

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Sent: Friday, December 15, 2017 11:57 AM
To: Emily Lindow <emily.lindow@boem.gov>; Hitzman, Murray <mhitzman@usgs.gov>;
Basil Ottley <basil ottley@ios.doi.gov>; Daniel Jorjani <daniel jorjani@ios.doi.gov>; Casey
Hammond <casey hammond@ios.doi.gov>; Katharine MacGregor
<katharine macgregor@ios.doi.gov>; James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>; Guy
Adema <guy adema@nps.gov>; Jeffrey Hunt <jeffrey.hunt@bia.gov>; Darryl LaCounte
<darryl.lacounte@bia.gov>; Karla Cook <karla.cook@boem.gov>; Landon Davis
<landon davis@ios.doi.gov>; Craig Aubrey <craig aubrey@fws.gov>; Max Spiker
<mspiker@usbr.gov>; Lisa Norby <lisa norby@nps.gov>; Jennifer Wyse
<jennifer wyse@nps.gov>; Michaela Noble <michaela noble@ios.doi.gov>; Richard
Cardinale <richard cardinale@ios.doi.gov>; Willens, Todd <todd willens@ios.doi.gov>;
Kevin Haugrud <jack.haugrud@sol.doi.gov>; Kerry Rae <kerry rae@ios.doi.gov>; Dave
Steensen <dave steensen@nps.gov>; Scott Angelle <scott.angelle@bsee.gov>; Deeley,
Blake <blake deeley@ios.doi.gov>; Landon Davis <ldavis@osmre.gov>; Raymond Sauvajot
<ray sauvajot@nps.gov>; Wackowski, Stephen <stephen wackowski@ios.doi.gov>;
Campbell, Joshua <joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov>; Stephen Wackowski
<steve wackowski@ios.doi.gov>; Smith, Steven <steven m smith@ios.doi.gov>; Timothy
Spisak <tspisak@blm.gov>; Michael Nedd <mike nedd@blm.gov>; Funes, Jason
<jason funes@ios.doi.gov>; William Dove <william dove@ios.doi.gov>; Christopher Stolte
<christopher stolte@ios.doi.gov>; Magallanes, Downey
<downey magallanes@ios.doi.gov>; Navaro, Ann <ann.navaro@sol.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: Energy Liaisons Group engagement

Good Morning,
Mr. DeVito will be available next week as follows:
Wednesday, December 20
- 11AM
- 1:30PM
Please let me know if you are available for either time or are able to dial-in.
Sincerely,
Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 5:20 PM, Devito, Vincent <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hello,
I hope this note finds you all very well. Since we last communicated, the Department
recently released its Energy Burdens Report (“Report”), which provides a full analysis of
burdens in place that unnecessarily hinder production on federal lands. Along with the
Report, the Secretary announced the Executive Committee for Expedited Permitting (the
“ECEP”) which was the most recent initiative about which this group was communicating.
The break between our convening was based upon the ECEP being announced and
launched as this group will be supporting the ECEP. So, I apologize for the communication
gap; and, thank you for your patience. Very recently, the ECEP, which will give attention
to a wide-range of permitting improvement initiatives, had its initial meeting and I would
like for us to converge again so I can bring you up to date and share some initial ideas for
collective discussion.
Gisella (copied) will be inviting you all to a meeting next week (along with a conference
line) so that we can pick-up on our work.Thank you for the work we have done together so
far. The ECEP is the product of this group; so, I am excited to continue our work together.

 BOEM 2017-00201
February 26, 2018
Release 1: 219 ages,

Best,
Vincent

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to ​Vincent DeVito, Counselor
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 5153-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​

"Hitzman, Murray" <mhitzman@usgs.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

CC:

"Hitzman, Murray" <mhitzman@usgs.gov>
Fri Dec 15 2017 10:12:45 GMT-0700 (MST)
Katharine MacGregor <katharine_macgregor@ios.doi.gov>
Timothy Spisak <tspisak@blm.gov>, Gisella Ojeda-dodds
<gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>, Emily Lindow
<emily.lindow@boem.gov>, Basil Ottley
<basil_ottley@ios.doi.gov>, Daniel Jorjani
<daniel_jorjani@ios.doi.gov>, Casey Hammond
<casey_hammond@ios.doi.gov>, James Schindler
<james.schindler@boem.gov>, Guy Adema
<guy_adema@nps.gov>, Jeffrey Hunt <jeffrey.hunt@bia.gov>,
Darryl LaCounte <darryl.lacounte@bia.gov>, Karla Cook
<karla.cook@boem.gov>, Landon Davis
<landon_davis@ios.doi.gov>, Craig Aubrey
<craig_aubrey@fws.gov>, Max Spiker <mspiker@usbr.gov>, Lisa
Norby <lisa_norby@nps.gov>, Jennifer Wyse
<jennifer_wyse@nps.gov>, Michaela Noble
<michaela_noble@ios.doi.gov>, Richard Cardinale
<richard_cardinale@ios.doi.gov>, Todd Willens
<todd_willens@ios.doi.gov>, Kevin Haugrud
<jack.haugrud@sol.doi.gov>, Kerry Rae
<kerry_rae@ios.doi.gov>, Dave Steensen
<dave_steensen@nps.gov>, Scott Angelle
<scott.angelle@bsee.gov>, Blake Deeley
<blake_deeley@ios.doi.gov>, Landon Davis
<ldavis@osmre.gov>, Raymond Sauvajot
<ray_sauvajot@nps.gov>, Stephen Wackowski
<stephen_wackowski@ios.doi.gov>, Joshua Campbell
<joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov>, Stephen Wackowski
<steve_wackowski@ios.doi.gov>, Steven Smith
<steven_m_smith@ios.doi.gov>, Michael Nedd
<mike_nedd@blm.gov>, Jason Funes
<jason_funes@ios.doi.gov>, William Dove
<william_dove@ios.doi.gov>, Christopher Stolte
<christopher_stolte@ios.doi.gov>, Downey Magallanes

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Subject:

<downey_magallanes@ios.doi.gov>, Ann Navaro
<ann.navaro@sol.doi.gov>
Re: Energy Liaisons Group engagement

although I cannot do Wednesday, I could do Friday
On Fri, Dec 15, 2017 at 12:11 PM, Katharine MacGregor <katharine macgregor@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
I can do next Wednesday or Friday.
Sent from my iPhone
On Dec 15, 2017, at 12:00 PM, Timothy Spisak <tspisak@blm.gov> wrote:
Next Wednesday 1:30 is open for me.
Thanks!
Tim
‘Serenity Now!’ – Frank Costanza, Seinfeld, 1997
‘Serenity now, insanity later’ – Lloyd Braun, Seinfeld, 1997
**************************************
Timothy 'Tim' R. Spisak
Acting Assistant Director,
Energy, Minerals & Realty Management, WO-300
DOI-Bureau of Land Management
tspisak@blm.gov
(202) 208-4201 office
(202) 251-3079 cell
**************************************

From: Ojeda-dodds, Gisella [mailto:gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Friday, December 15, 2017 11:57 AM
To: Emily Lindow <emily.lindow@boem.gov>; Hitzman, Murray <mhitzman@usgs.gov>;
Basil Ottley <basil ottley@ios.doi.gov>; Daniel Jorjani <daniel jorjani@ios.doi.gov>;
Casey Hammond <casey hammond@ios.doi.gov>; Katharine MacGregor
<katharine macgregor@ios.doi.gov>; James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>;
Guy Adema <guy adema@nps.gov>; Jeffrey Hunt <jeffrey.hunt@bia.gov>; Darryl
LaCounte <darryl.lacounte@bia.gov>; Karla Cook <karla.cook@boem.gov>; Landon
Davis <landon davis@ios.doi.gov>; Craig Aubrey <craig aubrey@fws.gov>; Max Spiker
<mspiker@usbr.gov>; Lisa Norby <lisa norby@nps.gov>; Jennifer Wyse
<jennifer wyse@nps.gov>; Michaela Noble <michaela noble@ios.doi.gov>; Richard
Cardinale <richard cardinale@ios.doi.gov>; Willens, Todd <todd willens@ios.doi.gov>;
Kevin Haugrud <jack.haugrud@sol.doi.gov>; Kerry Rae <kerry rae@ios.doi.gov>; Dave
Steensen <dave steensen@nps.gov>; Scott Angelle <scott.angelle@bsee.gov>; Deeley,
Blake <blake deeley@ios.doi.gov>; Landon Davis <ldavis@osmre.gov>; Raymond
Sauvajot <ray sauvajot@nps.gov>; Wackowski, Stephen
<stephen wackowski@ios.doi.gov>; Campbell, Joshua <joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov>;
Stephen Wackowski <steve wackowski@ios.doi.gov>; Smith, Steven
<steven m smith@ios.doi.gov>; Timothy Spisak <tspisak@blm.gov>; Michael Nedd
<mike nedd@blm.gov>; Funes, Jason <jason funes@ios.doi.gov>; William Dove
<william dove@ios.doi.gov>; Christopher Stolte <christopher stolte@ios.doi.gov>;
Magallanes, Downey <downey magallanes@ios.doi.gov>; Navaro, Ann
<ann.navaro@sol.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: Energy Liaisons Group engagement

Good Morning,
Mr. DeVito will be available next week as follows:

 BOEM 2017-00201
February 26, 2018
Release 1: 219 ages,

Wednesday, December 20
- 11AM
- 1:30PM
Please let me know if you are available for either time or are able to dial-in.
Sincerely,
Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 5:20 PM, Devito, Vincent <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hello,
I hope this note finds you all very well. Since we last communicated, the Department
recently released its Energy Burdens Report (“Report”), which provides a full analysis
of burdens in place that unnecessarily hinder production on federal lands. Along with the
Report, the Secretary announced the Executive Committee for Expedited Permitting (the
“ECEP”) which was the most recent initiative about which this group was
communicating.
The break between our convening was based upon the ECEP being announced and
launched as this group will be supporting the ECEP. So, I apologize for the
communication gap; and, thank you for your patience. Very recently, the ECEP, which
will give attention to a wide-range of permitting improvement initiatives, had its initial
meeting and I would like for us to converge again so I can bring you up to date and
share some initial ideas for collective discussion.
Gisella (copied) will be inviting you all to a meeting next week (along with a conference
line) so that we can pick-up on our work.Thank you for the work we have done together
so far. The ECEP is the product of this group; so, I am excited to continue our work
together.
Best,
Vincent

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to ​Vincent DeVito, Counselor
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 5153-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

-Murray W. Hitzman

to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​

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U. S. Geological Survey
Associate Director - Energy and Minerals
12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., MS 102
Reston, VA. 20192
703-648-4576

Scott Angelle <scott.angelle@bsee.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

CC:

Subject:

Scott Angelle <scott.angelle@bsee.gov>
Fri Dec 15 2017 10:12:50 GMT-0700 (MST)
"Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Emily Lindow <emily.lindow@boem.gov>, "Hitzman, Murray"
<mhitzman@usgs.gov>, Basil Ottley <basil_ottley@ios.doi.gov>,
Daniel Jorjani <daniel_jorjani@ios.doi.gov>, Casey Hammond
<casey_hammond@ios.doi.gov>, Katharine MacGregor
<katharine_macgregor@ios.doi.gov>, James Schindler
<james.schindler@boem.gov>, Guy Adema
<guy_adema@nps.gov>, Jeffrey Hunt <jeffrey.hunt@bia.gov>,
Darryl LaCounte <darryl.lacounte@bia.gov>, Karla Cook
<karla.cook@boem.gov>, Landon Davis
<landon_davis@ios.doi.gov>, Craig Aubrey
<craig_aubrey@fws.gov>, Max Spiker <mspiker@usbr.gov>, Lisa
Norby <lisa_norby@nps.gov>, Jennifer Wyse
<jennifer_wyse@nps.gov>, Michaela Noble
<michaela_noble@ios.doi.gov>, Richard Cardinale
<richard_cardinale@ios.doi.gov>, "Willens, Todd"
<todd_willens@ios.doi.gov>, Kevin Haugrud
<jack.haugrud@sol.doi.gov>, Kerry Rae
<kerry_rae@ios.doi.gov>, Dave Steensen
<dave_steensen@nps.gov>, "Deeley, Blake"
<blake_deeley@ios.doi.gov>, Landon Davis
<ldavis@osmre.gov>, Raymond Sauvajot
<ray_sauvajot@nps.gov>, "Wackowski, Stephen"
<stephen_wackowski@ios.doi.gov>, "Campbell, Joshua"
<joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov>, Stephen Wackowski
<steve_wackowski@ios.doi.gov>, "Smith, Steven"
<steven_m_smith@ios.doi.gov>, Timothy Spisak
<tspisak@blm.gov>, Michael Nedd <mike_nedd@blm.gov>,
"Funes, Jason" <jason_funes@ios.doi.gov>, William Dove
<william_dove@ios.doi.gov>, Christopher Stolte
<christopher_stolte@ios.doi.gov>, "Magallanes, Downey"
<downey_magallanes@ios.doi.gov>, "Navaro, Ann"
<ann.navaro@sol.doi.gov>
Re: Energy Liaisons Group engagement

I can make either time work
Sent from my iPhone
On Dec 15, 2017, at 11:57 AM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Good Morning,

 BOEM 2017-00201
February 26, 2018
Release 1: 219 ages,

Mr. DeVito will be available next week as follows:
Wednesday, December 20
- 11AM
- 1:30PM
Please let me know if you are available for either time or are able to dial-in.
Sincerely,
Gisella Ojeda-Dodds

On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 5:20 PM, Devito, Vincent <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hello,
I hope this note finds you all very well. Since we last communicated, the
Department recently released its Energy Burdens Report (“Report”), which
provides a full analysis of burdens in place that unnecessarily hinder production on
federal lands. Along with the Report, the Secretary announced the Executive
Committee for Expedited Permitting (the “ECEP”) which was the most recent
initiative about which this group was communicating.
The break between our convening was based upon the ECEP being announced
and launched as this group will be supporting the ECEP. So, I apologize for the
communication gap; and, thank you for your patience. Very recently, the ECEP,
which will give attention to a wide-range of permitting improvement initiatives, had
its initial meeting and I would like for us to converge again so I can bring you up to
date and share some initial ideas for collective discussion.
Gisella (copied) will be inviting you all to a meeting next week (along with a
conference line) so that we can pick-up on our work.Thank you for the work we
have done together so far. The ECEP is the product of this group; so, I am excited
to continue our work together.
Best,
Vincent

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to ​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 5153-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

"Navaro, Ann" <ann.navaro@sol.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:

"Navaro, Ann" <ann.navaro@sol.doi.gov>
Fri Dec 15 2017 10:13:56 GMT-0700 (MST)

 To:

BOEM 2017-00201
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CC:

Subject:

"Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Emily Lindow <emily.lindow@boem.gov>, "Hitzman, Murray"
<mhitzman@usgs.gov>, Basil Ottley <basil_ottley@ios.doi.gov>,
Daniel Jorjani <daniel_jorjani@ios.doi.gov>, Casey Hammond
<casey_hammond@ios.doi.gov>, Katharine MacGregor
<katharine_macgregor@ios.doi.gov>, James Schindler
<james.schindler@boem.gov>, Guy Adema
<guy_adema@nps.gov>, Jeffrey Hunt <jeffrey.hunt@bia.gov>,
Darryl LaCounte <darryl.lacounte@bia.gov>, Karla Cook
<karla.cook@boem.gov>, Landon Davis
<landon_davis@ios.doi.gov>, Craig Aubrey
<craig_aubrey@fws.gov>, Max Spiker <mspiker@usbr.gov>, Lisa
Norby <lisa_norby@nps.gov>, Jennifer Wyse
<jennifer_wyse@nps.gov>, Michaela Noble
<michaela_noble@ios.doi.gov>, Richard Cardinale
<richard_cardinale@ios.doi.gov>, "Willens, Todd"
<todd_willens@ios.doi.gov>, Kevin Haugrud
<jack.haugrud@sol.doi.gov>, Kerry Rae
<kerry_rae@ios.doi.gov>, Dave Steensen
<dave_steensen@nps.gov>, Scott Angelle
<scott.angelle@bsee.gov>, "Deeley, Blake"
<blake_deeley@ios.doi.gov>, Landon Davis
<ldavis@osmre.gov>, Raymond Sauvajot
<ray_sauvajot@nps.gov>, "Wackowski, Stephen"
<stephen_wackowski@ios.doi.gov>, "Campbell, Joshua"
<joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov>, Stephen Wackowski
<steve_wackowski@ios.doi.gov>, "Smith, Steven"
<steven_m_smith@ios.doi.gov>, Timothy Spisak
<tspisak@blm.gov>, Michael Nedd <mike_nedd@blm.gov>,
"Funes, Jason" <jason_funes@ios.doi.gov>, William Dove
<william_dove@ios.doi.gov>, Christopher Stolte
<christopher_stolte@ios.doi.gov>, "Magallanes, Downey"
<downey_magallanes@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Energy Liaisons Group engagement

I can dial in at either time.
Ann Navaro
Counselor to the Solicitor
U.S. Department of the Interior

1849 C Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20240
202-208-3125 (desk)

202-510-4271 (cell)

On Fri, Dec 15, 2017 at 11:56 AM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Good Morning,
Mr. DeVito will be available next week as follows:
Wednesday, December 20
- 11AM
- 1:30PM

 BOEM 2017-00201
February 26, 2018
Release 1: 219 ages,

Please let me know if you are available for either time or are able to dial-in.
Sincerely,
Gisella Ojeda-Dodds

On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 5:20 PM, Devito, Vincent <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hello,
I hope this note finds you all very well. Since we last communicated, the Department
recently released its Energy Burdens Report (“Report”), which provides a full analysis of
burdens in place that unnecessarily hinder production on federal lands. Along with the
Report, the Secretary announced the Executive Committee for Expedited Permitting (the
“ECEP”) which was the most recent initiative about which this group was communicating.
The break between our convening was based upon the ECEP being announced and
launched as this group will be supporting the ECEP. So, I apologize for the communication
gap; and, thank you for your patience. Very recently, the ECEP, which will give attention to
a wide-range of permitting improvement initiatives, had its initial meeting and I would like for
us to converge again so I can bring you up to date and share some initial ideas for
collective discussion.
Gisella (copied) will be inviting you all to a meeting next week (along with a conference line)
so that we can pick-up on our work.Thank you for the work we have done together so far.
The ECEP is the product of this group; so, I am excited to continue our work together.
Best,
Vincent

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to ​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 5153-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

Max Spiker <mspiker@usbr.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

Max Spiker <mspiker@usbr.gov>
Fri Dec 15 2017 11:33:52 GMT-0700 (MST)
"Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Emily Lindow <emily.lindow@boem.gov>, "Hitzman, Murray"
<mhitzman@usgs.gov>, Basil Ottley <basil_ottley@ios.doi.gov>,
Daniel Jorjani <daniel_jorjani@ios.doi.gov>, Casey Hammond
<casey_hammond@ios.doi.gov>, Katharine MacGregor
<katharine_macgregor@ios.doi.gov>, James Schindler
<james.schindler@boem.gov>, Guy Adema

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CC:

Subject:

<guy_adema@nps.gov>, Jeffrey Hunt <jeffrey.hunt@bia.gov>,
Darryl LaCounte <darryl.lacounte@bia.gov>, Karla Cook
<karla.cook@boem.gov>, Landon Davis
<landon_davis@ios.doi.gov>, Craig Aubrey
<craig_aubrey@fws.gov>, Lisa Norby <lisa_norby@nps.gov>,
Jennifer Wyse <jennifer_wyse@nps.gov>, Michaela Noble
<michaela_noble@ios.doi.gov>, Richard Cardinale
<richard_cardinale@ios.doi.gov>, "Willens, Todd"
<todd_willens@ios.doi.gov>, Kevin Haugrud
<jack.haugrud@sol.doi.gov>, Kerry Rae
<kerry_rae@ios.doi.gov>, Dave Steensen
<dave_steensen@nps.gov>, Scott Angelle
<scott.angelle@bsee.gov>, "Deeley, Blake"
<blake_deeley@ios.doi.gov>, Landon Davis
<ldavis@osmre.gov>, Raymond Sauvajot
<ray_sauvajot@nps.gov>, "Wackowski, Stephen"
<stephen_wackowski@ios.doi.gov>, "Campbell, Joshua"
<joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov>, Stephen Wackowski
<steve_wackowski@ios.doi.gov>, "Smith, Steven"
<steven_m_smith@ios.doi.gov>, Timothy Spisak
<tspisak@blm.gov>, Michael Nedd <mike_nedd@blm.gov>,
"Funes, Jason" <jason_funes@ios.doi.gov>, William Dove
<william_dove@ios.doi.gov>, Christopher Stolte
<christopher_stolte@ios.doi.gov>, "Magallanes, Downey"
<downey_magallanes@ios.doi.gov>, "Navaro, Ann"
<ann.navaro@sol.doi.gov>
Re: Energy Liaisons Group engagement

Hello
I am available either time and will be calling in
Thanks
Max
Sent from my iPhone
On Dec 15, 2017, at 8:57 AM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Good Morning,
Mr. DeVito will be available next week as follows:
Wednesday, December 20
- 11AM
- 1:30PM
Please let me know if you are available for either time or are able to dial-in.
Sincerely,
Gisella Ojeda-Dodds

On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 5:20 PM, Devito, Vincent <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hello,

 BOEM 2017-00201
February 26, 2018
Release 1: 219 ages,

I hope this note finds you all very well. Since we last communicated, the
Department recently released its Energy Burdens Report (“Report”), which
provides a full analysis of burdens in place that unnecessarily hinder production on
federal lands. Along with the Report, the Secretary announced the Executive
Committee for Expedited Permitting (the “ECEP”) which was the most recent
initiative about which this group was communicating.
The break between our convening was based upon the ECEP being announced
and launched as this group will be supporting the ECEP. So, I apologize for the
communication gap; and, thank you for your patience. Very recently, the ECEP,
which will give attention to a wide-range of permitting improvement initiatives, had
its initial meeting and I would like for us to converge again so I can bring you up to
date and share some initial ideas for collective discussion.
Gisella (copied) will be inviting you all to a meeting next week (along with a
conference line) so that we can pick-up on our work.Thank you for the work we
have done together so far. The ECEP is the product of this group; so, I am excited
to continue our work together.
Best,
Vincent

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to ​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 5153-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

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Conversation Contents
*Important* DTS Rush

"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Thu Aug 31 2017 12:02:20 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Haugrud, Kevin" <jack.haugrud@sol.doi.gov>, Daniel Jorjani
<daniel_jorjani@ios.doi.gov>, David Bernhardt
<dwbernhardt@ios.doi.gov>
Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
*Important* DTS Rush

(b) (5)

-Schindler

"Haugrud, Kevin" <jack.haugrud@sol.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

"Haugrud, Kevin" <jack.haugrud@sol.doi.gov>
Thu Aug 31 2017 12:55:06 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Daniel Jorjani <daniel_jorjani@ios.doi.gov>, David Bernhardt
<dwbernhardt@ios.doi.gov>, Vincent Devito
<vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Re: *Important* DTS Rush

(b) (5)

On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 2:02 PM, Schindler, James <james.schindler@boem.gov> wrote:

(b) (5)

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-Schindler

"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Thu Aug 31 2017 12:56:19 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Haugrud, Kevin" <jack.haugrud@sol.doi.gov>
Re: *Important* DTS Rush

(b) (5)

On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 2:55 PM, Haugrud, Kevin <jack.haugrud@sol.doi.gov> wrote:

(b) (5)

On Thu Aug 31 2017 at 2:02 PM Schindler James <james schindler@boem gov> wrote:

(b) (5)

-Schindler

"Jorjani, Daniel" <daniel.jorjani@sol.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

"Jorjani, Daniel" <daniel.jorjani@sol.doi.gov>
Thu Aug 31 2017 12:58:25 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Haugrud, Kevin" <jack.haugrud@sol.doi.gov>
"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>, Daniel Jorjani
<daniel_jorjani@ios.doi.gov>, David Bernhardt
<dwbernhardt@ios.doi.gov>, Vincent Devito
<vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Re: *Important* DTS Rush

(b) (5)

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-Schindler

James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
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James Schindler <james.schindler@boem.gov>
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Re: *Important* DTS Rush

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wrote:
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-Schindler

Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
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"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>

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Conversation Contents
Fwd: ExxonMobil announcement on methane emissions reduction program.
Attachments:
/33. Fwd: ExxonMobil announcement on methane emissions reduction program./1.1
image005.png
/33. Fwd: ExxonMobil announcement on methane emissions reduction program./1.2
image006.png
/33. Fwd: ExxonMobil announcement on methane emissions reduction program./1.3 US
- Methane Management Program.docx
/33. Fwd: ExxonMobil announcement on methane emissions reduction program./4.1 US
- Methane Management Program.docx

Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:

Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Thu Sep 21 2017 09:07:29 GMT-0600 (MDT)
christopher_stolte@ios.doi.gov, james.schindler@boem.gov,
joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov, Landon Davis <ldavis@osmre.gov>
Fwd: ExxonMobil announcement on methane emissions reduction
program.
image005.png image006.png US - Methane Management
Program.docx

Begin forwarded message:
From: "Easley, Daniel C" <daniel.c.easley@exxonmobil.com>
Date: September 21, 2017 at 10:56:12 AM EDT
To: "David Bernhardt (dwbernhardt@ios.doi.gov)" <dwbernhardt@ios.doi.gov>,
Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>, "katharine macgregor@ios.doi.gov"
<katharine macgregor@ios.doi.gov>, "james cason@ios.doi.gov"
<james cason@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: ExxonMobil announcement on methane emissions reduction
program.
Good afternoon,
I wanted to send you an embargoed copy of a press release that we will be sending out at
9am EST on Monday, September 25th announcing a methane emissions reduction
program. Happy to provide additional information to you and your staff, but wanted to make
you aware in advance of the announcement. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Regards,

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Dan Easley
Senior Director, Federal Relations
Exxon Mobil Corporation
202.862.0225 Tel
(b) (6)
ell
daniel.c.easley@exxonmobil.com

Contact:

ExxonMobil Media Relations
(972) 444-1107
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
SEPTEMBER 25,
2017
ExxonMobil Expands Methane Emissions Reduction Program

·
·
·

Subsidiary XTO Energy implementing program to reduce methane emissions
Program covers production and midstream sites
Collaboration with ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company focuses on new
technologies

FORT WORTH, Texas – ExxonMobil today announced an enhanced program to reduce
methane emissions from its production and midstream facilities across the United States.
The program, which builds on the company’s longstanding commitment to emissions
reduction, prioritizes actions at sites operated by subsidiary XTO Energy and includes efforts
to develop and deploy new, more efficient technologies to detect and reduce facility
emissions.
“We are implementing an enhanced leak detection and repair program across our production
and midstream sites to continually reduce methane emissions, and are also evaluating
opportunities to upgrade facilities and improve efficiency at both current and future sites,”
said XTO president Sara Ortwein. “Our comprehensive initiative is underscored by a
technology research and testing effort, and includes personnel training, equipment phase
out and facility design improvements.”
The program includes a commitment to phase out high-bleed pneumatic devices over three
years, extensive personnel training, research, and facility design improvements for new
operations.
XTO recently completed a pilot project in the Midland Basin that tested new low-emission
designs that use compressed air instead of natural gas to operate pneumatic equipment that
helps regulate conditions such as level, flow, pressure and temperature. The results
successfully demonstrated the feasibility of using similar designs for new and existing central
tank batteries and satellites, to reduce the potential for methane emissions.
XTO’s efforts also include research conducted with ExxonMobil Upstream Research
Company and third-party equipment manufacturers to continue development of more
efficient, state-of-the-art equipment to detect, quantify and reduce emissions at production
sites. These research efforts build on an extensive portfolio of more than two dozen existing

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methane research projects and pilots already under way.
Earlier this year, ExxonMobil, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and others
evaluated the use of aircraft-mounted leak detection surveys to guide equipment repair, and
continue to assess the use of satellite, aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, and mobile and
ground-based technologies to refine the company’s methane monitoring.
“Combining our field experience with the research capabilities at ExxonMobil upstream
research provides us with unique insights as we look to develop and deploy new, more
efficient technologies,” Ortwein said.
As part of the company’s efforts to better understand the magnitude and characteristics of oil
and gas industry-related methane emissions, ExxonMobil participated in studies conducted
by the University of Texas and Environmental Defense Fund.

ExxonMobil remains active in ongoing methane research, including participation in a
methane measurement reconciliation study with the Department of Energy’s National
Renewable Energy Laboratory, and in supporting research currently underway at Harvard,
the University of Texas Energy Initiative, and Stanford University’s Natural Gas Initiative.
###
About ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil, the largest publicly traded international oil and gas company, uses technology
and innovation to help meet the world’s growing energy needs. ExxonMobil holds an
industry-leading inventory of resources, is one of the largest refiners and marketers of
petroleum products and its chemical company is one of the largest in the world. For more
information, visit www.exxonmobil.com or follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/exxonmobil.

"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Thu Sep 21 2017 11:54:14 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Preston Beard <preston.beard@bsee.gov>, Scott Angelle
<scott.angelle@bsee.gov>
Fwd: ExxonMobil announcement on methane emissions reduction
program.

In case you hadn't seen this:
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Date: Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 11:07 AM
Subject: Fwd: ExxonMobil announcement on methane emissions reduction program.
To: christopher stolte@ios.doi.gov, james.schindler@boem.gov, joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov,
Landon Davis <ldavis@osmre.gov>

Begin forwarded message:

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From: "Easley, Daniel C" <daniel.c.easley@exxonmobil.com>
Date: September 21, 2017 at 10:56:12 AM EDT
To: "David Bernhardt (dwbernhardt@ios.doi.gov)" <dwbernhardt@ios.doi.gov>,
Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>, "katharine macgregor@ios.doi.gov"
<katharine macgregor@ios.doi.gov>, "james cason@ios.doi.gov"
<james cason@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: ExxonMobil announcement on methane emissions reduction
program.
Good afternoon,
I wanted to send you an embargoed copy of a press release that we will be sending out at
9am EST on Monday, September 25th announcing a methane emissions reduction
program. Happy to provide additional information to you and your staff, but wanted to make
you aware in advance of the announcement. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Regards,
Dan Easley
Senior Director, Federal Relations
Exxon Mobil Corporation
202.862.0225 Tel
(b) (6)
Cell
daniel.c.easley@exxonmobil.com

Scott Angelle <scott.angelle@bsee.gov>
From:
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To:
Subject:

Scott Angelle <scott.angelle@bsee.gov>
Thu Sep 21 2017 12:18:39 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Re: ExxonMobil announcement on methane emissions reduction
program.

Nothing attached
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 21, 2017, at 12:54 PM, Schindler, James <james.schindler@boem.gov> wrote:
In case you hadn't seen this:
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Date: Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 11:07 AM
Subject: Fwd: ExxonMobil announcement on methane emissions reduction program.
To: christopher stolte@ios.doi.gov, james.schindler@boem.gov,
joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov, Landon Davis <ldavis@osmre.gov>

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Begin forwarded message:
From: "Easley, Daniel C" <daniel.c.easley@exxonmobil.com>
Date: September 21, 2017 at 10:56:12 AM EDT
To: "David Bernhardt (dwbernhardt@ios.doi.gov)"
<dwbernhardt@ios.doi.gov>, Vincent Devito
<vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>, "katharine macgregor@ios.doi.gov"
<katharine macgregor@ios.doi.gov>, "james cason@ios.doi.gov"
<james cason@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: ExxonMobil announcement on methane emissions
reduction program.
Good afternoon,
I wanted to send you an embargoed copy of a press release that we will be
sending out at 9am EST on Monday, September 25th announcing a methane
emissions reduction program. Happy to provide additional information to you
and your staff, but wanted to make you aware in advance of the
announcement. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you.
Regards,
Dan Easley
Senior Director, Federal Relations
Exxon Mobil Corporation
202.862.0225 Tel
(b) (6)
Cell
daniel.c.easley@exxonmobil.com

"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
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Attachments:

"Schindler, James" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Thu Sep 21 2017 12:21:46 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Scott Angelle <scott.angelle@bsee.gov>, Preston Beard
<preston.beard@bsee.gov>
Re: ExxonMobil announcement on methane emissions reduction
program.
US - Methane Management Program.docx

Oops, try now.
On Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 2:18 PM, Scott Angelle <scott.angelle@bsee.gov> wrote:
Nothing attached

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Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 21, 2017, at 12:54 PM, Schindler, James <james.schindler@boem.gov> wrote:
In case you hadn't seen this:
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Date: Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 11:07 AM
Subject: Fwd: ExxonMobil announcement on methane emissions reduction
program.
To: christopher stolte@ios.doi.gov, james.schindler@boem.gov,
joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov, Landon Davis <ldavis@osmre.gov>

Begin forwarded message:
From: "Easley, Daniel C" <daniel.c.easley@exxonmobil.com>
Date: September 21, 2017 at 10:56:12 AM EDT
To: "David Bernhardt (dwbernhardt@ios.doi.gov)"
<dwbernhardt@ios.doi.gov>, Vincent Devito
<vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>, "katharine macgregor@ios.doi.gov"
<katharine macgregor@ios.doi.gov>, "james cason@ios.doi.gov"
<james cason@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: ExxonMobil announcement on methane emissions
reduction program.
Good afternoon,
I wanted to send you an embargoed copy of a press release that we will be
sending out at 9am EST on Monday, September 25th announcing a methane
emissions reduction program. Happy to provide additional information to you
and your staff, but wanted to make you aware in advance of the
announcement. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you.
Regards,
Dan Easley
Senior Director, Federal Relations
Exxon Mobil Corporation
202 862 0225 Tel
(b) (6)
Cell
daniel.c.easley@exxonmobil.com

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As part of the company’s efforts to better understand the magnitude and characteristics of oil and gas
industry-related methane emissions, ExxonMobil participated in studies conducted by the University of
Texas and Environmental Defense Fund.
ExxonMobil remains active in ongoing methane research, including participation in a methane
measurement reconciliation study with the Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy
Laboratory, and in supporting research currently underway at Harvard, the University of Texas Energy
Initiative, and Stanford University’s Natural Gas Initiative.
###
About ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil, the largest publicly traded international oil and gas company, uses technology and innovation
to help meet the world’s growing energy needs. ExxonMobil holds an industry-leading inventory of
resources, is one of the largest refiners and marketers of petroleum products and its chemical company is
one of the largest in the world. For more information, visit www.exxonmobil.com or follow us on
Twitter www.twitter.com/exxonmobil.

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As part of the company’s efforts to better understand the magnitude and characteristics of oil and gas
industry-related methane emissions, ExxonMobil participated in studies conducted by the University of
Texas and Environmental Defense Fund.
ExxonMobil remains active in ongoing methane research, including participation in a methane
measurement reconciliation study with the Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy
Laboratory, and in supporting research currently underway at Harvard, the University of Texas Energy
Initiative, and Stanford University’s Natural Gas Initiative.
###
About ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil, the largest publicly traded international oil and gas company, uses technology and innovation
to help meet the world’s growing energy needs. ExxonMobil holds an industry-leading inventory of
resources, is one of the largest refiners and marketers of petroleum products and its chemical company is
one of the largest in the world. For more information, visit www.exxonmobil.com or follow us on
Twitter www.twitter.com/exxonmobil.

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Conversation Contents
Fwd: Follow Up - Thank you

Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Tue Oct 03 2017 11:11:49 GMT-0600 (MDT)
christopher_stolte@ios.doi.gov, joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov,
james.schindler@boem.gov
Fwd: Follow Up - Thank you

Begin forwarded message:
From: Lori LeBlanc <lori@lorileblancllc.com>
Date: October 3, 2017 at 1:09:27 PM EDT
To: Vincent DeVito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: Christopher Stolte <christopher stolte@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Follow Up - Thank you
Vincent,
Just want to thank you again for taking the time to meet with the LMOGA Financial
Assurance Growth Companies yesterday on this very important issue. We
appreciate you engaging in additional dialogue to further understand our position.
We look forward to continuing to work with you to develop a financial assurance
program that ensures the OCS remains a viable investment option while also
protecting the American taxpayers.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Best regards,
Lori
Lori LeBlanc
Director, Offshore Committee
Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association
(c) (b) (6)
lori@lorileblancllc.com

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Conversation Contents
Re: Ute Indian Tribe Meeting Request

Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
Mon Oct 16 2017 13:55:32 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Rollie Wilson <RWilson@ndnlaw.com>, gisella_ojedadodds@ios.doi.gov
james.schindler@boem.gov
Re: Ute Indian Tribe Meeting Request

Thank you. I am adding Gissela to coordinate.
On Oct 16, 2017, at 3:11 PM, Rollie Wilson <RWilson@ndnlaw.com> wrote:
Hi Vincent,
It was a pleasure to meet you at the Royalty Policy Committee meeting a couple
weeks ago. As I mentioned, the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray
Reservation will be in DC next week and would appreciate the opportunity to talk
with you about reforming Interior's process for overseeing and approving Indian
energy development. Do you have any time available on October 24, 25, or 26?
The Tribe has been working with Congress, Interior and other agencies for the past
10 years on Indian energy issues and looks forward to sharing its ideas and
experience with you to help move Interior forward.
Thanks,
Rollie Wilson
Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP
401 9th Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20004
Telephone: (202) 450-4887
Cell: (b) (6)
Fax: (202) 450-5106

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Rollie Wilson <RWilson@ndnlaw.com>
From:

Rollie Wilson <RWilson@ndnlaw.com>

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Sent:
To:
CC:

Subject:

Mon Oct 16 2017 13:57:36 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
"gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov" <gisella_ojedadodds@ios.doi.gov>, "james.schindler@boem.gov"
<james.schindler@boem.gov>
Re: Ute Indian Tribe Meeting Request

Thanks Vincent.
Hi Gisella. Some times are starting to fill up, but why don't you let me know what is good for
Vincent.
Thanks.
Rollie
On Oct 16, 2017, at 3:55 PM, Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Thank you. I am adding Gissela to coordinate.
On Oct 16, 2017, at 3:11 PM, Rollie Wilson <RWilson@ndnlaw.com> wrote:
Hi Vincent,
It was a pleasure to meet you at the Royalty Policy Committee meeting a
couple weeks ago. As I mentioned, the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah
and Ouray Reservation will be in DC next week and would appreciate the
opportunity to talk with you about reforming Interior's process for
overseeing and approving Indian energy development. Do you have any
time available on October 24, 25, or 26?
The Tribe has been working with Congress, Interior and other agencies
for the past 10 years on Indian energy issues and looks forward to
sharing its ideas and experience with you to help move Interior forward.
Thanks,
Rollie Wilson
Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP
401 9th Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20004
Telephone: (202) 450-4887
Cell: (b) (6)
Fax: (202) 450-5106

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recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, use or copying of this message is strictly
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message. Thank you.

Rollie Wilson <RWilson@ndnlaw.com>

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From:
Sent:
To:
CC:

Subject:

Rollie Wilson <RWilson@ndnlaw.com>
Tue Oct 17 2017 08:17:51 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov" <gisella_ojedadodds@ios.doi.gov>
Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>,
"james.schindler@boem.gov" <james.schindler@boem.gov>
Re: Ute Indian Tribe Meeting Request

Hi Gisella,
I wanted to be sure we confirmed a time with Vincent before the schedule fills up. Would the
25th or the 26th at 10am work? Or maybe the 24th at 3:30pm - we will already be in the
building.
Just some ideas. Please let me know what is good for Vincent. Thanks,
Rollie Wilson
Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP
401 9th Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20004
Telephone: (202) 450-4887
Cell: (b) (6)
Fax: (202) 450-5106

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Thank you.

On Oct 16, 2017, at 3:57 PM, Rollie Wilson <RWilson@ndnlaw.com> wrote:
Thanks Vincent.
Hi Gisella. Some times are starting to fill up, but why don't you let me know what is
good for Vincent.
Thanks.
Rollie
On Oct 16, 2017, at 3:55 PM, Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Thank you. I am adding Gissela to coordinate.
On Oct 16, 2017, at 3:11 PM, Rollie Wilson <RWilson@ndnlaw.com>
wrote:
Hi Vincent,
It was a pleasure to meet you at the Royalty Policy Committee
meeting a couple weeks ago. As I mentioned, the Ute Indian
Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation will be in DC next
week and would appreciate the opportunity to talk with you
about reforming Interior's process for overseeing and

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approving Indian energy development. Do you have any time
available on October 24, 25, or 26?
The Tribe has been working with Congress, Interior and other
agencies for the past 10 years on Indian energy issues and
looks forward to sharing its ideas and experience with you to
help move Interior forward.
Thanks,
Rollie Wilson
Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP
401 9th Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20004
Telephone: (202) 450-4887
Cell: (b) (6)
Fax: (202) 450-5106

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please reply immediately to the sender and delete this message. Thank you.

"Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
BCC:
Subject:

"Ojeda-dodds, Gisella" <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Tue Oct 17 2017 09:08:14 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Rollie Wilson <RWilson@ndnlaw.com>
james.schindler@boem.gov
Re: Ute Indian Tribe Meeting Request

Good Afternoon,
Unfortunately, Mr. DeVito will be on travel the week of October 23. Will you be returning after October?
Sincerely,
Gisella Ojeda-Dodds

On Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 10:17 AM, Rollie Wilson <RWilson@ndnlaw.com> wrote:
Hi Gisella,
I wanted to be sure we confirmed a time with Vincent before the schedule fills up. Would the
25th or the 26th at 10am work? Or maybe the 24th at 3:30pm - we will already be in the
building.
Just some ideas. Please let me know what is good for Vincent. Thanks,
Rollie Wilson
Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP
401 9th Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20004
Telephone: (202) 450-4887
Cell: (b) (6)
Fax: (202) 450-5106

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On Oct 16, 2017, at 3:57 PM, Rollie Wilson <RWilson@ndnlaw.com> wrote:
Thanks Vincent.
Hi Gisella. Some times are starting to fill up, but why don't you let me know what is
good for Vincent.
Thanks.
Rollie
On Oct 16, 2017, at 3:55 PM, Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Thank you. I am adding Gissela to coordinate.
On Oct 16, 2017, at 3:11 PM, Rollie Wilson <RWilson@ndnlaw.com>
wrote:
Hi Vincent,
It was a pleasure to meet you at the Royalty Policy
Committee meeting a couple weeks ago. As I mentioned,
the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation
will be in DC next week and would appreciate the
opportunity to talk with you about reforming Interior's
process for overseeing and approving Indian energy
development. Do you have any time available on October
24, 25, or 26?
The Tribe has been working with Congress, Interior and
other agencies for the past 10 years on Indian energy
issues and looks forward to sharing its ideas and
experience with you to help move Interior forward.
Thanks,
Rollie Wilson
Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP
401 9th Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20004
Telephone: (202) 450-4887
Cell: (b) (6)
Fax: (202) 450-5106

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electronic communications and may contain confidential and legally privileged information. If the
reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any
dissemination, distribution, use or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have
received this message in error, please reply immediately to the sender and delete this message.
Thank you.

 BOEM 2017-00201
February 26, 2018
Release 1: 219 ages,

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Downey Magallanes, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy ​
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

Rollie Wilson <RWilson@ndnlaw.com>
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Rollie Wilson <RWilson@ndnlaw.com>
Tue Oct 17 2017 09:18:29 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov>
"gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov" <gisella_ojedadodds@ios.doi.gov>, "james.schindler@boem.gov"
<james.schindler@boem.gov>
Re: Ute Indian Tribe Meeting Request

Hi Vincent,
I am sorry to hear from Gisella that we will miss you next week - you are on travel. The Tribe
will be back in DC soon or maybe we can get you out to the Tribe’s Uintah and Ouray
Reservation (in the Uintah Basin) to see the tremendous oil and gas development the Tribe
operates. Working toward energy dominance, the Tribe is also proposing a gas fired power
plant that we could tell you about.
Anyway, see ya next time. Thanks,
Rollie Wilson
Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP
401 9th Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20004
Telephone: (202) 450-4887
Cell: (b) (6)
Fax: (202) 450-5106

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On Oct 16, 2017, at 3:55 PM, Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Thank you. I am adding Gissela to coordinate.

 BOEM 2017-00201
February 26, 2018
Release 1: 219 ages,

On Oct 16, 2017, at 3:11 PM, Rollie Wilson <RWilson@ndnlaw.com> wrote:
Hi Vincent,
It was a pleasure to meet you at the Royalty Policy Committee meeting a
couple weeks ago. As I mentioned, the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah
and Ouray Reservation will be in DC next week and would appreciate the
opportunity to talk with you about reforming Interior's process for
overseeing and approving Indian energy development. Do you have any
time available on October 24, 25, or 26?
The Tribe has been working with Congress, Interior and other agencies
for the past 10 years on Indian energy issues and looks forward to
sharing its ideas and experience with you to help move Interior forward.
Thanks,
Rollie Wilson
Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP
401 9th Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20004
Telephone: (202) 450-4887
Cell: (b) (6)
Fax: (202) 450-5106

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