To: Genero, Laura (OST)[Laura.Genero@dot.gov]; Burr, Geoff (OST)[geoff.burr@dot.gov]; Inman, Todd (OST)[todd.inman@dot.gov]; Kan, Derek (OST)[derek.kan@dot.gov]; Furman, Jon (OST)[jon.furman@dot.gov] Required Attendees: Genero, Laura (OST); Burr, Geoff (OST); Inman, Todd (OST); Kan, Derek (OST); Furman, Jon (OST) Secretary's Office Location: Importance: High Subject: Canceled: China Scheduling Meeting W ed 9/13/2017 9:30:00 AM Start Date/Time: W ed 9/13/2017 10:00:00 AM End Date/Time: Recurrence Pattern: None 000001 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Friday, September 8, 2017 10:24 AM To: Furman, Jon (OST) (jon.furman@dot.gov) Subject: China Flights - More detail Attach: China Flights.xlsx This one has a bit more detail filled in. Elle Basile Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation O: 202.366.4304 C (b) (6) E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov 000002 DATE DEPARTURE ARRIVAL AIRUNE DEPARTURE FUG HT TIME ARRIVAL DATE ARRIVAL CLASS PRICE 28-Oct-17 JFK PEK UA 982 13hrs 30mins 29-Oct-17 If UA CA 28-Oct-17 JFK PEK UA 990 13hrs 25mins 29-Oct-172z30PM NO FIRST ON UA/lf CA JFK PEK UA 7611 982 14hrs 30mins 30-Oct-17 IF UA $12428.1/If AC 4-Nov-17 PVG JFK DL 1006 14h rs 55mins 4-Nov-172:25 PM $12866.66 $76 fee 4-Nov-17 PVG JFK IVIU 297/ DL 1008 15h rs 30mins 4-Nov-17 $12866.66 $76 fee 5-Nov-17 PVG JFK DL1006 14h rs 55 mins 5-Nov-17 1:25 PM $12866.66 $76 fee 5-Nov-17 PVG JFK NU 297/ DL1008 14h rs 45mins 5-Nov-17 $12866.66 $76 fee 000003 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Friday, September 8, 2017 1:54 PM To: Furman, Jon (OST) (jon.furman@dot.gov) Subject: China Flights Attach: China Flights.xlsx Elle Basile Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation O: 202.366.4304 C (b) (6) E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov 000004 DATE DEPARTURE ARRIVAL AIRUNE DEPARTURE TIME ARRIVAL DATE ARRIVAL CLASS PRICE If UA $12428.1/If CA $7737.10 28-Oct-17 JFK PEK 982 13h rs 30mins 29-Oct-17 UA Coach $3854/ CA Coach NO FIRST ON UA/lf CA $7737.10 28-Oct?25mins 29-Oct-17 NO UA Coach/ CA Coach 28-Oct-17 IAD PEK 13h rs 50mins 29-Oct-17 UA Coach Coach NO FIRST CLASS SECTION ON UA Coach $3,704.10/ No AC Seats Refundable PEK 14h rs 05mins 29-Oct-17 1; 06mml??gzNomRefu nd MU Coach $1337.10/ DL BUSYES $7298.10 YES 28-Oct-17 JFK PVG 15hou rs 29-Oct-17 MU Coach $577/ DL BUS $4752.10 NO has to be booked through china eastern 18544.36 Round Trip $100 fee IF UA $9,007.10 YES 29-Oct-17 JFK PEK 982 14h rs 30mins 30?Oct-17 UA Coach $3854/ AC Coach PEK 13h rs 50mins 29-Oct-17 UA Coach Coach NO FIRST CLASS SECTION ON UANO UA Coach $3,704.10/ No AC Seats Refundable 29-Oct-17 IAD PEK 14h rs 05mins 29-Oct-17 UA Coach $882 Non-Refu nd $12866.66 4-Nov-17 PVG JFK DL 1006 14h rs 55mins 4?Nov-17 DL Coach $746/ CA Coach $76 fee $16,060.60/ Discount $12866.66 4-Nov-17 PVG JFK DL 1008 15h rs 30mins 4-Nov-17 DL Coach $746/ CA Coach $76 fee $12866.66 5-Nov-17 PVG JFK DL1006 14hrs 55mins 5-Nov-17 DL Coach= $746/ CA Coach $76 fee 000005 $16,060.60/Discount = $12866.66 5-Nov-17 PVG JFK MU297/ DL1008 8:15PM 14hrs 45mins 10/30/2017 PVG PEK MU 8:20AM $595.70 10/30/2017 PVG PEK AC 8:55AM $728.70 000006 5-Nov-17 10:00PM DL Coach $746 / CA Coach = $684 YES/ $76 fee 10/30/2017 PVG PEK MU 8:20AM 10:40AM $595.70 10/30/2017 PVG PEK AC 8:55AM 11:15AM $728.70 000007 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Friday, September 8, 2017 12:43 PM To: Furman, Jon (OST) (jon.furman@dot.gov) Subject: China Flights Attach: China Flights.xlsx Elle Basile Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation O: 202.366.4304 C (b) (6) E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov 000008 DATE DEPARTURE ARRIVAL AIRUNE DEPARTURE TIME ARRIVAL DATE ARRIVAL CLASS PRICE If UA $12428.1/If CA $7737.10 28-Oct-17 JFK PEK 982 13h rs 30mins 29-Oct-17 UA Coach $3854/ CA Coach NO FIRST ON UA/lf CA $7737.10 28-Oct?25mins 29-Oct-17 NO UA Coach/ CA Coach 28-Oct-17 IAD PEK 13h rs 50mins 29-Oct-17 UA Coach Coach NO FIRST CLASS SECTION ON UA Coach $3,704.10/ No AC Seats Refundable PEK 14h rs 05mins 29-Oct-17 1; 06mml??gzNomRefu nd MU Coach $1337.10/ DL BUSYES $7298.10 YES 28-Oct-17 JFK PVG 15hou rs 29-Oct-17 MU Coach $577/ DL BUS $4752.10 NO has to be booked through china eastern 18544.36 Round Trip $100 fee IF UA $9,007.10 YES 29-Oct-17 JFK PEK 982 14h rs 30mins 30?Oct-17 UA Coach $3854/ AC Coach PEK 13h rs 50mins 29-Oct-17 UA Coach Coach NO FIRST CLASS SECTION ON UANO UA Coach $3,704.10/ No AC Seats Refundable 29-Oct-17 IAD PEK 14h rs 05mins 29-Oct-17 UA Coach $882 Non-Refu nd $12866.66 4-Nov-17 PVG JFK DL 1006 14h rs 55mins 4?Nov-17 DL Coach $746/ CA Coach $76 fee $16,060.60/ Discount $12866.66 4-Nov-17 PVG JFK DL 1008 15h rs 30mins 4-Nov-17 DL Coach $746/ CA Coach $76 fee $12866.66 5-Nov-17 PVG JFK DL1006 14hrs 55mins 5-Nov-17 DL Coach= $746/ CA Coach $76 fee 000009 $16,060.60/Discount = $12866.66 5-Nov-17 PVG JFK MU297/ DL1008 8:15PM 14hrs 45mins 10/30/2017 PVG PEK MU 8:20AM $595.70 10/30/2017 PVG PEK AC 8:55AM $728.70 000010 5-Nov-17 10:00PM DL Coach $746 / CA Coach = $684 YES/ $76 fee 10/30/2017 PVG PEK MU 8:20AM 10:40AM $595.70 10/30/2017 PVG PEK AC 8:55AM 11:15AM $728.70 000011 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Friday, September 8, 2017 12:03 PM To: Furman, Jon (OST) (jon.furman@dot.gov) Subject: China Flights Attach: China Flights.xlsx Elle Basile Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation O: 202.366.4304 C (b) (6) E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov 000012 DATE DEPARTURE ARRIVAL AIRUNE DEPARTURE TIME ARRIVAL DATE ARRIVAL CLASS PRICE If UA $12428.1/If CA $7737.10 28-Oct-17 IFK PEK 982 13hrs 30mins 29-Oct-17 IF UA $3854/ CA Coach $488 YES NO FIRST ON UA/lf CA $7737.10 28-Oct-17 IFK PEK UA 990 13hrs 25mins 29-Oct-17 NO CA Coach $534 YES 28-Oct-17 IAD PEK 13hrs 50mins 29-Oct-17 If UA $20393/lf CA $7738 YES IF UA $12428.1/lf AC $9,007.10 29-Oct-17 JFK PEK 982 14hrs 30mins IF UA $3854/ If AC $421 YES $12866.66 4-Nov-17 PVG JFK DL 1006 14hrs 55mins 4-Nov-17 CA Coach $840 $76 fee $12866.66 4-Nov-17 PVG JFK DL 1008 15hrs 30mins 4-Nov-17 CA Coach $840 $76 fee $12866.66 5-Nov-17 PVG JFK DL1006 14hrs 55mins 5-Nov-17 CA Coach $840 $76 fee $12866.66 5-Nov-17 PVG IFK DL1008 14hrs 45mins 5-Nov-17 CA Coach $840 $76 fee 000013 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Friday, September 8, 2017 10:10 AM To: Fink, Andrew (OST) Subject: China Flights Attach: China Flights.xlsx Elle Basile Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation O: 202.366.4304 C (b) (6) E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov 000014 DATE DEPARTURE ARRIVAL AIRLINE DEPARTURE FLIGHT TIME ARRIVAL DATE ARRIVAL 1st CLASS PRICE REFUNDABLE? 28-Oct-17 JFK PEK UNITED/AIR CHINA 4:50PM 13hrs 30mins 29-Oct-17 6:20PM $12428.1/$7737.10 YES 28-Oct-17 JFK PEK UNITED/AIR CHINA 12:50PM 13hrs 25mins 29-Oct-17 2:30PM NO FIRST ON UNITED/ $7737.1 YES 29-Oct-17 JFK PEK UNITED/AIR CHINA 4:50PM 14hrs 30mins 30-Oct-17 6:40PM $12428.1/ $9,007.10 YES 4-Nov-17 PVG JFK CHINA EASTERN/ DELTA 11:30AM 14hrs 55mins 4-Nov-17 2:25PM $16,060.60/$12866.66 YES/ $76 fee 4-Nov-17 PVG JFK CHINA EASTERN/ DELTA 7:30PM 15hrs 30mins 4-Nov-17 11:00PM $16,060.60/$12866.66 YES/ $76 fee 5-Nov-17 PVG JFK CHINA EASTERN 11:30AM 14hrs 55mins 5-Nov-17 1:25PM $16,060.60/$12866.66 YES/ $76 fee 5-Nov-17 PVG JFK CHINA EASTERN 8:15PM 14hrs 45mins 5-Nov-17 10:00PM $16,060.60/$12866.66 YES/ $76 fee 000015 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Friday, September 8, 2017 9:52 AM To: Furman, Jon (OST) (jon.furman@dot.gov) Subject: China Flights Attach: China Flights.xlsx Elle Basile Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation O: 202.366.4304 C (b) (6) E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov 000016 DATE DEPARTURE ARRIVAL AIRLINE DEPARTURE FLIGHT TIME ARRIVAL DATE ARRIVAL 1st CLASS PRICE REFUNDABLE? 28-Oct-17 JFK PEK UNITED/AIR CHINA 4:50PM 13hrs 30mins 29-Oct-17 6:20PM $12428.1/$7737.10 YES 28-Oct-17 JFK PEK UNITED/AIR CHINA 12:50PM 13hrs 25mins 29-Oct-17 2:30PM NO FIRST ON UNITED/ $7737.1 YES 29-Oct-17 JFK PEK UNITED/AIR CHINA 4:50PM 14hrs 30mins 30-Oct-17 6:40PM $12428.1/ $9,007.10 YES 4-Nov-17 PVG JFK CHINA EASTERN/ DELTA 11:30AM 14hrs 55mins 4-Nov-17 2:25PM $16,060.60/$12866.66 YES/ $76 fee 4-Nov-17 PVG JFK CHINA EASTERN/ DELTA 7:30PM 15hrs 30mins 4-Nov-17 11:00PM $16,060.60/$12866.66 YES/ $76 fee 5-Nov-17 PVG JFK CHINA EASTERN 11:30AM 14hrs 55mins 5-Nov-17 1:25PM $16,060.60/$12866.66 YES/ $76 fee 5-Nov-17 PVG JFK CHINA EASTERN 8:15PM 14hrs 45mins 5-Nov-17 10:00PM $16,060.60/$12866.66 YES/ $76 fee 000017 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 7, 2017 7:01 PM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: China Flights Attach: China Flights.xlsx Elle Basile Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation O: 202.366.4304 C (b) (6) E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov 000018 DATE DEPARTURE ARRIVAL AIRLINE DEPARTURE FLIGHT TIME ARRIVAL DATE ARRIVAL 1st CLASS PRICE REFUNDABLE? 28-Oct-17 JFK PEK UNITED/AIR CHINA 4:50PM 13hrs 30mins 29-Oct-17 6:20PM $12428.1/$7737.10 YES 28-Oct-17 JFK PEK UNITED/AIR CHINA 12:50PM 13hrs 25mins 29-Oct-17 2:30PM NO FIRST ON UNITED/ $7737.1 YES 29-Oct-17 JFK PEK UNITED/AIR CHINA 4:50PM 14hrs 30mins 30-Oct-17 6:40PM $12428.1/ $9,007.10 YES 4-Nov-17 PVG JFK CHINA EASTERN/ DELTA 11:30AM 14hrs 55mins 4-Nov-17 2:25PM $16,060.60/$12866.66 YES/ $76 fee 4-Nov-17 PVG JFK CHINA EASTERN/ DELTA 7:30PM 15hrs 30mins 4-Nov-17 11:00PM $16,060.60/$12866.66 YES/ $76 fee 5-Nov-17 PVG JFK CHINA EASTERN 11:30AM 14hrs 55mins 5-Nov-17 1:25PM $16,060.60/$12866.66 YES/ $76 fee 5-Nov-17 PVG JFK CHINA EASTERN 8:15PM 14hrs 45mins 5-Nov-17 10:00PM $16,060.60/$12866.66 YES/ $76 fee 000019 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Friday, September 8, 2017 10:28 AM To: Fink, Andrew (OST) Subject: China flights updated a bit Attach: China Flights.xlsx I added some detail to this one. Use this please. Elle Basile Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation O: 202.366.4304 C (b) (6) E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov 000020 DATE DEPARTURE ARRIVAL AIRUNE DEPARTURE FUG HT TIME ARRIVAL DATE ARRIVAL CLASS PRICE 28-Oct-17 JFK PEK UA 982 13hrs 30mins 29-Oct-17 If UA CA 28-Oct-17 JFK PEK UA 990 13hrs 25mins 29-Oct-172z30PM NO FIRST ON UA/lf CA JFK PEK UA 7611 982 14hrs 30mins 30-Oct-17 IF UA $12428.1/If AC 4-Nov-17 PVG JFK DL 1006 14h rs 55mins 4-Nov-172:25 PM $12866.66 $76 fee 4-Nov-17 PVG JFK IVIU 297/ DL 1008 15h rs 30mins 4-Nov-17 $12866.66 $76 fee 5-Nov-17 PVG JFK DL1006 14h rs 55 mins 5-Nov-17 1:25 PM $12866.66 $76 fee 5-Nov-17 PVG JFK NU 297/ DL1008 14h rs 45mins 5-Nov-17 $12866.66 $76 fee 000021 To: Genero, Laura (OST)[Laura.Genero@dot.gov]; Burr, Geoff (OST) (geoff.burr@dot.gov)[geoff.burr@dot.gov]; Inman, Todd (OST)[todd.inman@dot.gov]; Kan, Derek (OST)[derek.kan@dot.gov]; Furman, Jon (OST) (jon.furman@dot.gov)[jon.furman@dot.gov] Required Attendees: Genero, Laura (OST); Burr, Geoff (OST) (geoff.burr@dot.gov); Inman, Todd (OST); Kan, Derek (OST); Furman, Jon (OST) (jon.furman@dot.gov) Secretary's Office Location: Importance: Normal Subject: China Scheduling Meeting Thur 9/14/2017 2:30:00 PM Start Date/Time: Thur 9/14/2017 3:15:00 PM End Date/Time: Recurrence Pattern: None 000022 To: Genero, Laura (OST)[Laura.Genero@dot.gov]; Burr, Geoff (OST)[geoff.burr@dot.gov]; Inman, Todd (OST)[todd.inman@dot.gov]; Kan, Derek (OST)[derek.kan@dot.gov]; Furman, Jon (OST)[jon.furman@dot.gov] Required Attendees: Genero, Laura (OST); Burr, Geoff (OST) (geoff.burr@dot.gov); Inman, Todd (OST); Kan, Derek (OST); Furman, Jon (OST) (jon.furman@dot.gov) Secretary's Office Location: Importance: Normal Subject: China Scheduling Meeting W ed 9/13/2017 9:30:00 AM Start Date/Time: W ed 9/13/2017 10:00:00 AM End Date/Time: Recurrence Pattern: None 000023 From: Jayne Knutse Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 8:00 PM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: China trip 28-5 Nov (b) (6) > Hi Gabrielle, 28 Oct -Saturday Air China departs Newark 1240p arriving Beijing 230p 29 Oct. 1st class fully reclines.747 Air China departs JFK 1250p arriving Beijing 215p 29 Oct. 1st Class fully reclines-777-300 United departs Newark 100p arriving Beijing 300p 29 Oct. business/1st fully reclines-777-300 Air China departs JFK 450p arriving Beijing 620p 29 Oct. 1st class fully reclines.777-300 29 Oct-Sunday United departs Newark 100p arriving Beijing 300p 29 Oct. business/1st fully reclines-777-300 Air China departs JFK 450p arriving Beijing 620p 29 Oct. 1st class fully reclines.777-300 04 Nov -Saturday China Eastern departs Shanghai 1130a arriving JFK 225p. 1st Class fully reclines-777-300 United departs Shanghai 430p arriving Newark 655p. . business/1st fully reclines-777-300 China Eastern departs Shanghai 730p arriving JFK 1100p. 1st Class fully reclines-777-300 000024 Please remember the we fall back one hour this weekend. 05 Nov-SundayChina Eastern departs Shanghai 1130a arriving JFK 125p. 1st Class fully reclines-777-300 United departs Shanghai 430p arriving Newark 555p. . business/1st fully reclines-777-300 China Eastern departs Shanghai 815p arriving JFK 1000p. 1st Class fully reclines-777-300 The roundtrip 1st class airfare departing JFK is $17657.36 refundable. There is no nonrefundable airfare from/to JFK because there are 2 different airlines. The roundtrip nonrefundable business/1st class on United is $4929.36. Changes are allowed for a change fee of $450.00 plus any fare difference. ( Secretary Chao normally does not take penalty tickets) The refundable business/1st class on United is $12974.36. Please let me know if you need any other information. My contact information is listed below. I am available 24/7. Thank you, Jayne Knutsen Jayne Knutsen,CTC Executive Concierge Travel Consultant World Travel Inc. (b) (6) 000025 (6) Dialz610-458-5554 if calling from outside the US 000026 From: Fink, Andrew (OST) Sent: Friday, September 8, 2017 10:43 AM To: Inman, Todd (OST) Cc: Furman, Jon (OST) ; Smith, Geoff (OST) ; Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Flight Info Excel Attach: Shanghai - DC Flights.xlsx See attached. Let me know if you need anything added. Andrew Fink Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation (b) (6) 000027 DATE DEPARTURE ARRIVAL AIRLINE DEPARTURE FLIGHT TIME ARRIVAL DATE ARRIVAL 1st CLASS PRICE REFUNDABLE? 28-Oct-17IAD PEK AIR CHINA 818 4:35PM 13hrs 50mins 29-Oct-17 6:25PM $7,738.00YES 28-Oct-17IAD PEK UNITED 7609 4:35PM 13hrs 50mins 29-Oct-17 6:25PM $20,393.00YES 4-Nov-17PVG BWI UA 836/UA597 5:00PM 17hrs 1min (Not direct) 4-Nov-17 10:01PM $7,459.00 YES 4-Nov-17SHA IAD AC 1590/AC 817 8:55PM 17hrs 40mins (Not direct 4-Nov-1712:45PM $6,909.00 YES ROUND TRIP COACH 28-Oct-17 JFK 4-Nov-17PVG PEK AIR CHINA 990 12:50PM 13hr 25min JFK CHINA EASTERN 587 11:30AM 14h 55m 29-Oct-17 2:15PM 5-Nov-172:25PM 000028 $1,155.85 ROUNDTRIP COACH From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 3:12 PM To: Tucker, Deva (OST) Subject: Flights Attach: China Flights 2.docx Elle Basile Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation O: 202.366.4304 (b) (6) E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov 000029 Saturday October 28, 2017 First Class fare for one individual 000030 Sunday, October 29, 2017 First Class Fare for one individual **There are no Non-stop flights on United Airlines on 10/29 from NYC to Beijing Saturday, November 4, 2017 First Class Fare for One Individual 000031 Sunday, November 5, 2017 First Class Fare for One individual 000032 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Friday, September 1, 2017 4:23 PM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Flights to C Attach: China Flights.docx Elle Basile Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation O: 202.366.4304 C (b) (6) E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov 000033 Elle: please get ?ight info from: (1 10/28/17. NY to Beijing. United. b. 11/5/17. SHANGHAI to New York. United. (0) (5) Below is the ticket price for 1 person. Two tickets $37,286 (for ?rst class fully refundable) These seats are complete ?at-bed individual cabins Saturday, October 28, 2017 from NYC to Beijing: 000034 Below is the ticket price for 1 person Two tickets $24, 284.52 (First Class fully refundable) These Seasts are complete flat bed individual cabins Shanghai to NYC on Saturday, November 4, 2017 000035 From: Tucker, Deva (OST) Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 5:57 PM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) Cc: Henry, DeLynn (OST) Subject: Flights-updated per S1 Request Attach: Asia- Expedia.docx She has a copy in her inbox. I used Expedia to get the direct flights and the First Class price. Used SATO to price all of these flights for government coach price and if applicable government business class flight 000036 th November 4 PVG-JFK China Eastern Airlines Depart at 11:30 am. Arrive at 2:25 p.m. Nonstop: 14 hours 55 minutes Government- $781.96 Business- $4044.96 First Class- $12, 880.83 China Eastern Airlines Depart at 7:30 p.m. Arrive at 11:00 p.m. Nonstop: 15 hours and 30 minutes Government- $781.96 Business- $4044.96 First Class- $12, 880.83 000037 th November 5 PVG-JFK China Eastern Airlines Depart at 8:15 p.m. Arrive at 10:00 p.m. Nonstop: 14 hours 45 minutes Government- $781.96 Business- $4044.96 First Class- $12, 880.83 China Eastern Airlines Depart at 11:30 a.m. Arrive at 1:25 p.m. Nonstop: 14 hours 55 minutes Government- $781.96 Business- $4044.96 First Class- $12, 880.83 000038 th October 28 EWR-PEK China Eastern Airlines th Depart at 8:15 p.m. Arrive Sunday October 29 Nonstop: 13 hours 50 minutes Government- $3853.10 First Class- $7,737.10 000039 at 10:00 p.m. th October 28 JFK-PEK China Eastern Airlines th Depart at 12:50 p.m. Arrive Sunday October 29 at 2:15 p.m. Nonstop: 13 hours 25 minutes Government- $697.10 First Class- $7,737.10 China Eastern Airlines Depart at 4:50 p.m. Arrive Sunday October 29th at 6:20 p.m. Nonstop: 13 hours 30 minutes Government- $507.10 First Class- $7,737.10 United Airlines Depart at 4:50 p.m. Arrive Sunday October 29th at 6:20 p.m. Nonstop: 13 hours 30 minutes Government- $3853.10 First Class- $12,428.10 000040 October 29 th JFK-PEK China Eastern Airlines Depart at 4:50 p.m. Arrive Monday October 30th at 6:40 p.m. Nonstop: 13 hours 50 minutes Government- $3853.10 First Class- $7,737.10 United Airlines Depart at 4:50 p.m. Arrive Monday October 30th at 6:40 p.m. Nonstop: 13 hours 50 minutes Government- $3853.10 First Class- $12, 428.10 000041 From: Tucker, Deva (OST) Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2017 7:35 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: FW: October 29th Updated From: Tucker, Deva (OST) Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2017 7:35 PM To: 'Elaine L. Chao' (b) (6) Subject: October 29th Updated Sunday, October 29, 2017 EWR-PEK. Air China #7214/United Airlines #89 Flight is operated by United Airlines 1pm/3pm (October 30, 2017) Government Coach Fare: $1115.00 Business Fare: $4408.00 First Class fare: Not Available 14 hours. JFK to PEK. United airlines #7611/Air China #982- Flight operated by Air China 982 4:50pm/6:40pm (October 30, 2017) Government Coach Fare: $3853.10 000042 Business Class (on United Webpage): $11,385- since the flight is operated by Air China only First class available through Air China. Business Class (on Air China Webpage): $5439.10- 6 seats left First Class (on Air China Webpage): $7437.10- Website isn’t showing how many available left but I know they have 2 seats 13 hours and 50 minutes 000043 From: Tucker, Deva (OST) Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2017 5:26 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Fwd: October 29 Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Deva.Tucker@dot.gov Date: October 21, 2017 at 5:22:00 PM EDT To: Elaine Cha (b) (6) Subject: October 29 EWR-PEK Air China operated by United Airlines #89 14 hours. Depart at 1 pm. Arrive on Monday October 30 at 3 pm Govt coach ticket is $1115 Business is $4408 Difference is $3293 On united website you can purchase an economy ticket for $496.00 JFK to PEK United airlines #7611 operated by Air China 982 13 hours and 50 minutes Departs at 4:50 pm. Arrives Monday October 30 at 6:40 pm Gov't coach ticket is $3853.10 No business available First class is 11385 000044 On air china website coach ticket is $582.10 and first class is $7437.10 Sent from my iPhone 000045 From: Furman, Jon (OST) Sent: Monday, September 11, 2017 11:41 PM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: FYI for tomorrow I will send you most updated China scenario. Only real (new) thing I need from you will be to pull some flight options for Friday 10/27 from dca/NYC and on Monday 11/6 from NYC/dca. If this isn't clear, it will be tomorrow when i send you scenario. I just wanted to put it into your radar incase she asks about it super early tomorrow morning or something. Jon Furman Special Assistant to the Secretary Department of Transportation 000046 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 8:05 PM To: Jayne Knutse Subject: RE: China trip 28-5 Nov (b) (6) Thank you so much Jane!! I will be sure to give all of this information to the Secretary. Best, From: Jayne Knutsen [mailt (b) (6) Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2017 8:00 PM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: China trip 28-5 Nov Hi Gabrielle, 28 Oct -Saturday Air China departs Newark 1240p arriving Beijing 230p 29 Oct. 1st class fully reclines.747 Air China departs JFK 1250p arriving Beijing 215p 29 Oct. 1st Class fully reclines-777-300 United departs Newark 100p arriving Beijing 300p 29 Oct. business/1st fully reclines-777-300 Air China departs JFK 450p arriving Beijing 620p 29 Oct. 1st class fully reclines.777-300 29 Oct-Sunday United departs Newark 100p arriving Beijing 300p 29 Oct. business/1st fully reclines-777-300 Air China departs JFK 450p arriving Beijing 620p 29 Oct. 1st class fully reclines.777-300 000047 04 Nov -Saturday China Eastern departs Shanghai 1130a arriving JFK 225p. 1st Class fully reclines-777-300 United departs Shanghai 430p arriving Newark 655p. . business/1st fully reclines-777-300 China Eastern departs Shanghai 730p arriving JFK 1100p. 1st Class fully reclines-777-300 Please remember the we fall back one hour this weekend. 05 Nov-SundayChina Eastern departs Shanghai 1130a arriving JFK 125p. 1st Class fully reclines-777-300 United departs Shanghai 430p arriving Newark 555p. . business/1st fully reclines-777-300 China Eastern departs Shanghai 815p arriving JFK 1000p. 1st Class fully reclines-777-300 The roundtrip 1st class airfare departing JFK is $17657.36 refundable. There is no nonrefundable airfare from/to JFK because there are 2 different airlines. The roundtrip nonrefundable business/1st class on United is $4929.36. Changes are allowed for a change fee of $450.00 plus any fare difference. ( Secretary Chao normally does not take penalty tickets) The refundable business/1st class on United is $12974.36. Please let me know if you need any other information. My contact information is listed below. I am available 24/7. 000048 Thank you, Jayne Knutsen Jayne Knutsen,CTC Executive Concierge Travel Consultant World Travel Inc. (b) (6) M (b) (6) Dial:610-458-5554 if calling from outside the US (b) (6) 000049 From: Jayne Knutse Sent: Friday, September 8, 2017 11:37 AM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: RE: China trip 28-5 Nov (b) (6) Gabrielle, I am here all day. Please call me at your convenience. Thank you, Jayne Knutsen Jayne Knutsen,CTC Executive Concierge Travel Consultant World Travel Inc. (b) (6) M (b) (6) Dial:610-458-5554 if calling from outside the US (b) (6) 000050 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) [mailto:gabrielle.basile@dot.gov] Sent: Friday, September 08, 2017 11:28 AM To: Jayne Knutsen Subject: RE: China trip 28-5 Nov Would it be possible to bug you one more time today? Elle Basile Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation O: 202.366.4304 C (b) (6) E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov From: Jayne Knutsen [mailt (b) (6) Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2017 8:06 PM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) 000051 Subject: RE: China trip 28-5 Nov No problem. I answer to most anything. I have been called Janet/Joyce/Janine and a few others that I cannot print. Thank you, Jayne Knutsen Jayne Knutsen,CTC Executive Concierge Travel Consultant World Travel Inc. (b) (6) M (b) (6) Dial:610-458-5554 if calling from outside the US (b) (6) 000052 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) [mailto:gabrielle.basile@dot.gov] Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2017 8:05 PM To: Jayne Knutsen Subject: RE: China trip 28-5 Nov Also, so sorry I misspelled your name. From: Jayne Knutsen [mailt (b) (6) Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2017 8:00 PM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: China trip 28-5 Nov Hi Gabrielle, 28 Oct -Saturday Air China departs Newark 1240p arriving Beijing 230p 29 Oct. 1st class fully reclines.747 Air China departs JFK 1250p arriving Beijing 215p 29 Oct. 1st Class fully reclines-777-300 United departs Newark 100p arriving Beijing 300p 29 Oct. business/1st fully reclines-777-300 Air China departs JFK 450p arriving Beijing 620p 29 Oct. 1st class fully reclines.777-300 29 Oct-Sunday United departs Newark 100p arriving Beijing 300p 29 Oct. business/1st fully reclines-777-300 Air China departs JFK 450p arriving Beijing 620p 29 Oct. 1st class fully reclines.777-300 000053 04 Nov -Saturday China Eastern departs Shanghai 1130a arriving JFK 225p. 1st Class fully reclines-777-300 United departs Shanghai 430p arriving Newark 655p. . business/1st fully reclines-777-300 China Eastern departs Shanghai 730p arriving JFK 1100p. 1st Class fully reclines-777-300 Please remember the we fall back one hour this weekend. 05 Nov-SundayChina Eastern departs Shanghai 1130a arriving JFK 125p. 1st Class fully reclines-777-300 United departs Shanghai 430p arriving Newark 555p. . business/1st fully reclines-777-300 China Eastern departs Shanghai 815p arriving JFK 1000p. 1st Class fully reclines-777-300 The roundtrip 1st class airfare departing JFK is $17657.36 refundable. There is no nonrefundable airfare from/to JFK because there are 2 different airlines. The roundtrip nonrefundable business/1st class on United is $4929.36. Changes are allowed for a change fee of $450.00 plus any fare difference. ( Secretary Chao normally does not take penalty tickets) The refundable business/1st class on United is $12974.36. Please let me know if you need any other information. My contact information is listed below. I am available 24/7. 000054 Thank you, Jayne Knutsen Jayne Knutsen,CTC Executive Concierge Travel Consultant World Travel Inc. (b) (6) M (b) (6) Dial:610-458-5554 if calling from outside the US (b) (6) 000055 From: Tucker, Deva (OST) Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 1:25 PM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Re: options PVG - NYC Attach: image001.jpg; image002.gif; image003.jpg; image004.jpg; image005.jpg Yes Sent from my iPhone On Sep 6, 2017, at 1:19 PM, Basile, Gabrielle (OST) wrote: Can you put this in the format of the other ones you did? Elle Basile Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation O: 202.366.4304 C (b) (6) E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov From: Tucker, Deva (OST) Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2017 1:07 PM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST); Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: Fwd: options PVG - NYC Below is delta info Sent from my iPhone 000056 Begin forwarded message: From: G/DOTVIP Date: September 6, 2017 at 12:59:13 PM EDT To: "Tucker, Deva (OST)" , "michele.mccoy@dot.gov" Cc: G/DOTVIP Subject: options PVG - NYC Direct flights to NYC, all of the following flights operate on 04Nov and 05Nov: UA 87Y 04NOV J PVGEWR SS1 430P 655P United Shanghai to Newark Coach Fare - $648.26 Government contract carrier Business Fare - $ 7250.96 First Class Fare - $ 8815.96 ******************************************* DL1006D 04NOV J PVGJFK SS1 1130A 225P Delta operated by China Eastern Shanghai to JFK DL1008I 05NOV S PVGJFK SS1 815P 1000P Delta operated by China Eastern Shanghai to JFK Coach fare for either - $ 781.96, this is a refundable fare. Business fare for either - $ 4044.96 HOWEVER fully refundable, the restrictions are: 000057 these are not Once either Delta flight is booked the ticket would have to be issued within 7 days. If the trip is cancelled, you would have to pay a 10% cancellation fee, with the balance being refunded. If the flight would have to be changed, you would have to pay approximately $260.00 change fee. DL/MU does not offer a fully refundable one way fare in business. And there is no first class cabin on these flights. Let me know if you have any questions. Sandra Doyle Travel Services, International VIP Travel Counselor, Military & Government CWTSatoTravel Offic (b) (6) Fax +1 866-841-2748 Internal 1201275 5711 University Heights Ste 300 San Antonio, TX 78249 USA dotvip@cwtsatotravel.com www.cwtsatotravel.com 000058 This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential and/or proprietary information. If you received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and delete the e-mail and any attachments; any further use of such e-mail or attachments is strictly prohibited. 000059 From: Jayne Knutse Sent: Friday, September 8, 2017 3:00 PM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: RE: Shanghai to Beijing (b) (6) > Gabrielle, I am glad I could help you. Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions. Enjoy the weekend, Thank you, Jayne Knutsen Jayne Knutsen,CTC Executive Concierge Travel Consultant World Travel Inc. (b) (6) M (b) (6) Dial:610-458-5554 if calling from outside the US (b) (6) 000060 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) [mailto:gabrielle.basile@dot.gov] Sent: Friday, September 08, 2017 2:39 PM To: Jayne Knutsen Subject: RE: Shanghai to Beijing Thank you SO SO SO much Jayne!!! I really appreciate everything you have done in the past couple days. This has made my life so much easier. Many thanks. I will be in touch. Have a great weekend!  Elle Basile Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation 000061 O: 202.366.4304 C (b) (6) E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov From: Jayne Knutsen [mailt (b) (6) Sent: Friday, September 08, 2017 2:29 PM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Shanghai to Beijing Gabrielle, The one way 1st class airfare varies from $595.70-$728.70. 29 Oct China Eastern departs Shanghai 400p arriving Beijing 625p. Air China departs Pudong 415p arriving Beijing 640p. Air China departs Shanghai 455p arriving Beijing 715p. China Eastern departs Shanghai 500p arriving Beijing 725p. Air China departs Shanghai 555p arriving Beijing 815p. China Eastern departs Shanghai 600p arriving Beijing 830p. Air China departs Shanghai 655p arriving Beijing 915p. China Eastern departs Shanghai 700p arriving Beijing 935p. Air China departs Pudong 705p arriving Beijing 935p. 30 Oct China Eastern departs Pudong 700a arriving Beijing 925a. 000062 China Eastern departs Shanghai 700a arriving Beijing 920a. Air China departs Shanghai 750a arriving Beijing 1010a. China Eastern departs Shanghai 800a arriving Beijing 1015a. China Easter departs Shanghai 820a arriving Beijing 1040a. Air China departs Shanghai 855a arriving Beijing 1115a. China Eastern departs Shanghai 900a arriving Beijing 1120a. China Eastern departs Pudong 920a arriving Beijing 1155a. China Eastern departs Shanghai 930a arriving Beijing 1150a. China Easter departs Shanghai 1000a arriving Beijing 1220p. Air China departs Shanghai 1055a arriving Beijing 115p. China Eastern departs Shanghai 1100a arriving Beijing 120p. Thank you, Jayne Knutsen Jayne Knutsen,CTC Executive Concierge Travel Consultant World Travel Inc. (b) (6) M (b) (6) Dial:610-458-5554 if calling from outside the US (b) (6) 000063 000064 From: etravelservices@cwtsatotravel.com Sent: Monday, October 23, 2017 12:27 PM To: Tucker, Deva (OST) ; Furman, Jon (OST) ; Gehring, Wendy (OST) ; Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Travel Authorization 8675942 has received final approval Dear ELAINE CHAO Travel authorization 8675942 has received final approval. Trip ID: 8675942 Traveler name: ELAINE CHAO Purpose: Travel to Asia for meetings and speaking events Destination: Beijing, China Dates: 2017-10-28 - 2017-11-05 Current status: Authorization Approved Thank you for using E2Solutions. Help and support is available online by selecting the 'Find Answers' link. Please note: Replies to this mailbox are not monitored. Click here to log back into the System Some E2 email notifications are optional. To manage your email notifications, go to E2 Solutions to change your email settings. Click 'Profile' on the task bar and then click the 'Edit Email Notifications' link to manage the emails that you receive from us. Reference ID# T0006 This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential and/or proprietary information. If you received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and delete the email and any attachments; any further use of such e-mail or attachments is strictly prohibited. 000065 From: Gray, Sheila (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 11:24 AM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Cc: Gray, Sheila (OST) Subject: Delta Comfort Seating for China trip Hi Marianne, I just spoke with Sandy with SATO travel. She has informed me that you have a Delta Comfort seat (called Economy Comfort) from Detroit to Beijing, but from Shanghai to Los Angeles you can probably request an Economy Comfort seat with Delta Airlines. She has no way of changing your reservation without the price going up to $4,000. If you have further questions please let me know, or you may contact Sandy at (800) 394-0517. Thanks so much. -Sheila 000066 From: Sweeney, Megan (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 5:01 PM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: FLAGGING: FW: Secretary's trip to Asia From: Lipton, Eric [mailt (b) (6) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 4:53 PM To: PressOffice Subject: Secretary's trip to Asia Hello Can you please send me any details on the upcoming trip to China, including any public events, who is traveling with the secretary, and what the means of transportation are? Thanks in advance. Eric Eric Lipton Washington Bureau (b) (6) office (b) (6) mobile 000067 000068 From: Moore, Allison (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 4:55 PM McInerney, Marianne (OST) ; Burr, Geoff To: (OST) FW: Secretary's trip to Asia Subject: From: Lipton, Eric [mailt (b) (6) ] Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 4:53 PM To: PressOffice Subject: Secretary's trip to Asia Hello Can you please send me any details on the upcoming trip to China, including any public events, who is traveling with the secretary, and what the means of transportation are? Thanks in advance. Eric Eric Lipton Washington Bureau (b) (6) office 000069 (6) mobile mum 000070 From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 6:36 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Subject: Fwd: Secretary's trip to Asia (b) (6) Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: PressOffice Date: October 20, 2017 at 5:32:51 PM EDT To: "Lipton, Eric" > (b) (6) Subject: RE: Secretary's trip to Asia Eric, thanks for reaching out. The below background information can be attributed to a DOT Spokesperson: The Secretary is scheduled to attend the bilateral meeting, 9th US China Transportation Forum at the end of the month. The list of subject matter experts traveling from the Department to the Forum is not yet finalized. The last meeting of this nature in China was in 2015 in Suzhou, China. All travel is via commercial carrier. If you have any additional questions, please email or call: 202 366 0305 Further Background: 000071 https://www.transportation.gov/office-policy/international-policy-and-trade/us-chinatransportation-forum 9TH U.S.-CHINA TRANSPORTATION FORUM Beijing, China OCT 30-31, 2017 The 9th U.S.-China Transportation Forum (TF) will take place in Beijing, China, October 30-31, 2017, with Secretary Elaine L. Chao of the U.S. Department of Transportation and Minister Li Xiaopeng of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China. The Minister's 9th TF priorities are to foster cooperation on key issues of mutual interest, and to facilitate public and private sector exchanges to advance safe, secure, efficient, and integrated transportation systems. This year the TF will have four policy dialogue tracks that include: Safety, Innovation, Disaster Preparedness and Response, and Infrastructure Planning, Financing, and Maintenance. Updated: Wednesday, October 4, 2017 From: Lipton, Eric [mailt (b) (6) ] Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 4:53 PM To: PressOffice Subject: Secretary's trip to Asia Hello Can you please send me any details on the upcoming trip to China, including any public events, who is traveling with the secretary, and what the means of transportation are? 000072 Thanks in advance. Eric Eric Lipton Washington Bureau (b) (6) office (b) (6) mobile (b) (6) 000073 From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 5, 2017 5:53 PM To: 'Harwell, Drew' Subject: RE: In response to your October 3 inquiry > (b) (6) On background, the Secretary is scheduled to attend the bilateral meeting, 9 th US China Transportation Forum at the end of the month. The list of people travelling from the Department to the Forum is not yet finalized. The last meeting of this nature in China was in 2015 in Suzhuo, China. All travelers from the Department including the Secretary will be travelling via commercial aircraft. From: Harwell, Drew [mailt ] (b) (6) Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2017 4:11 PM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: Re: In response to your October 3 inquiry Hi Marianne, W e've been told that Secretary Chao is expecting to go to China next week. W e've also heard Richard Lauby, chief safety officer at FRA, will join. Is that accurate? W hat is the trip for? How long will it last? And how is Secretary Chao and her travel party getting there? Thanks again. Drew Harwell Reporter 000074 The W ashington Post (b) (6) newsroom (b) (6) cell From: Harwell, Drew Sent: Thursday, October 5, 2017 1:45:45 PM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: Re: In response to your October 3 inquiry Hi Marianne, W e note that other agencies pay those rates you cited below but, when citing the European trip, estimate the 11 hours of flight back at the $3,347 rate. The editors tell me they want a cost justification or documented evidence that the trips were the cheapest option before we change the headline. If you can provide that, I can absolutely push 'em to change. Thanks again. Drew Harwell Reporter The W ashington Post (b) (6) newsroom (b) (6) cell From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 5, 2017 1:34:34 PM To: Harwell, Drew Subject: FW: In response to your October 3 inquiry It is important to note: The current cost of the equipment for DOT as of January 2017 is $967.00 000075 per hour for the N2 and N3. For N1, the hourly cost is $3,347.00 per hour. Please see the following as follow-up. Below are the rates for use of the aircraft by other organizations. We are not involved in setting the rates and I will try provide background on which subset does set the rates and how often they are reviewed. AIRCRAFT COST/HOUR GULFSTREAM GIV $5,644 CESSNA CE560XL $4,922 CHALLENGER $3,519 From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2017 1:50 PM To: Harwell, Drew (b) (6) Subject: In response to your October 3 inquiry Thank you for your inquiry, we appreciate the opportunity to clarify several questions you posed and to share information on the Secretary’s travel. As it relates to official travel, the Secretary has taken at least 38 commercial flights not including long distance travel by car and Amtrak since February 1, and has used a DOT aircraft seven times. DOT aircraft was only used in instances when the total cost was cheaper than available commercial options or the schedule required it or for security reasons when prescribed by the protective service division for international travel. All travel on the DOT plane was reviewed and preapproved by ethics counsel. The Secretary has traveled on Air Force One and on Air Force Two with the President and Vice President respectively. The Secretary prefers to travel commercial and does so whenever possible. In rare cases when it is more cost effective to travel via DOT aircraft or when there is not an available commercial flight at the time required, or when security is a concern, the Secretary and staff have used DOT 000076 aircraft. She is never the only passenger on the plane. For example, the Secretary traveled to Detroit on June 5 to speak to the 25th Annual International Technical Conference on Enhanced Vehicle Safety hosted by NHTSA, to participate in an exhibition of research and development of autonomous vehicles and to meet with General Motors. The Secretary had originally planned to fly commercial and had a whole day of planned activities in Detroit. Due to an important announcement by the White House on one of the Administration’s priority issues (ATO Reform), her itinerary needed to be changed and no commercial flight option was available to get her to Detroit in time to meet her official commitments and to return back for meetings the next morning. As another example, the Secretary traveled to South Bend, Indiana, at the request of the White House, to open a new toll road and to meet with various stakeholders to discuss the Department’s (CIG) Capital Investment Grant Program. The DOT aircraft was used because it was a more cost effective and efficient way to get the Secretary and her staff to South Bend and back to Washington in the time required. The Secretary has flown commercial on the majority of her travel -- 38 commercial flights. The Secretary took 7 trips on DOT aircrafts that are available and operated by the FAA. All flights on DOT aircraft were reviewed and preapproved by the Office of General Counsel. The Secretary’s immediate predecessor at the Department used DOT airplane for 116 trips from 2013 to January 2017 not counting his use of military aircrafts for international travels. The Office of General Counsel reviews and approves requests for the Secretary's use of the DOT plane. This approach is consistent with government wide guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget (Circular A-126, 1992). Family and Travel: The Secretary has never been joined by her husband on any official travel. Her father flew once on Air Force One. It is important to note that DOT staff only books the Secretary on coach class fares when flying commercial which has been noted by members of the public: SPOTTED: Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao boarding a Southwest Airlines flight Sunday afternoon from Louisville to BW I. "She boarded like any other passenger in Louisville with a carry-on bag and found a seat in the rear of the aircraft." -- NOT FLYING PRIVATE: ELAINE CHAO. She was spotted flying coach yesterday on American Airlines flight 1597 from Phoenix to BW I. She was attending a conference for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. In response to your question on Leesburg, the Secretary has not flown into Leesburg on commercial, government or private aircraft. 000077 FAA Equipment, Costs and Background: As background, the FAA equipment is often utilized by other agencies, most recently, FEMA, TSA and their K-9 units to respond to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. Additional other agencies that use this DOT equipment include FAA, DHS, DOE, and NTSB. N1, which is a G4, was purchased in 1989 (28 years ago) and the two Citations, N2 and N3 are leased and are over 14 years old. Other than the pilots and the technician, there are no flight personnel assigned to the equipment. There is no flight attendant. No food or drinks are provided. Regarding rates for the use of the equipment, the FAA sets the rates. For DOT, since the FAA is part of DOT, there is no reimbursement. The current cost of the equipment as of January 2017 is $967.00 per hour for the N2 and N3. For N1, the hourly cost is $3,347.00 per hour. In response to your Question on the European trip to the G-7 Summit: The Secretary, as have all her predecessors, attended the opening of the Paris Air Show. This was at the strong encouragement of the DOT career staff, especially in light of the fact that this is her first year as Secretary of Transportation. The Secretary provided the U. S. representation at the plenary session, made keynote remarks at the opening of the U. S. Pavilion, spoke to the new French president, visited the various U. S. companies’ exhibits to demonstrate her support for the American aerospace industry, and met with attending service men and women from the U.S. Air Force and National Guard. The Paris Air Show was part of travel to the G-7 Transportation Summit. Her time in Paris did not exceed 32 hours from touch down to wheels up and she had no personal time. As for the G7 Transportation Summit, the participants are the Transportation Ministers of the G7 countries and the meeting was two days in length. She did not take any personal time. To clarify, no equipment was flown to Paris to “escort” the Secretary. Only one plane was utilized for the trip. Additionally, it is important to clarify that no empty government plane has ever been flown to pick up the Secretary. The information you have received is inaccurate. As for your inference that the Secretary’s travel for the European trip does not match the 000078 practices of past administrations; you are right. She traveled for fewer days, did not take family, did not take personal time and she did not stay beyond the time required by meetings. Again, your source has provided you with inaccurate information. If you look at records for 2016 and 2015 as well as 2013 and 2011, you will see that former Secretaries stayed in Paris for many more additional days for sightseeing. Again, it seems you have been provided with inaccurate information. To summarize, the Secretary traveled from Teterboro to Paris on DOT aircraft on June 18 to attend the Paris Air Show. She traveled to Sardinia, Italy on June 21 to attend the G7 Transport Ministers Summit. She returned to Washington on June 23. Government aircraft was used because of the tight itinerary and for security reasons by her Protective Service Division. There was never a time when an empty government plane was used for the Secretary’s travel. As to former DOT officials, they used the DOT aircraft with far greater frequency than the Secretary. For example, the Secretary's immediate predecessor used the DOT aircraft for 116 trips during his tenure, not including the use of military jets for international travels. As for the 13 hours, again I think your source is incorrect. Please review what you have as we are happy to clarify. The return flight from the G-7 Summit was approximately 11 hours. You asked about the Secretary’s response to concerns over the flight costs of Cabinet secretaries, and whether they are an appropriate use of taxpayer funds. The Secretary is very sensitive to concerns about appropriate use of taxpayer’s funds. She always tries to travel in the most cost efficient manner possible. She typically flies coach class on commercial carriers, and only uses DOT aircraft in rare instances when it is more cost effective, or when there is not an available commercial flight at the times required, or because of security considerations of her Protective Service Division. Thank you Marianne McInerney 000079 Marianne McInerney Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Mobile: (b) (6) 000080 From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Monday, September 11, 2017 4:55 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Cc: Furman, Jon (OST) Subject: China Flights (b) (6) > Departure October 28 JKF/PEK $2962.10 Coach Fare Government Rate. First Class $7770.10 Your cost to upgrade: $4808.00 Departure November 5 PFG/JFK $3338.36 Business Class Government Rate (Over 14 hours so business class) First Class $16157.96 Your cost to upgrade: $12,819.60 J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 000081 Please direct scheduling requests to 000082 From: Tucker, Deva (OST) Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2017 7:35 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Subject: October 29th Updated with Flight #'s (b) (6) Sunday, October 29, 2017 EWR-PEK. Air China #7214/United Airlines #89 Flight is operated by United Airlines 1pm/3pm (October 30, 2017) Government Coach Fare: $1115.00 Business Fare: $4408.00 First Class fare: Not Available 14 hours. JFK to PEK. United airlines #7611/Air China #982- Flight operated by Air China 982 4:50pm/6:40pm (October 30, 2017) Government Coach Fare: $3853.10 Business Class (on United Webpage): $11,385- since the flight is operated by Air China only First class available through Air China. Business Class (on Air China Webpage): $5439.10- 6 seats left First Class (on Air China Webpage): $7437.10- Website isn’t showing how many available left but I know they have 2 seats 13 hours and 50 minutes 000083 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2017 8:40 AM To: Elaine L. Cha Cc: Furman, Jon (OST) Subject: RE: China airfares (b) (6) Fares for Saturday 10/28/2017 CA990 JFK/PEK ETD 12:50pm - ETA 2:30pm (+1) TTT: 13 hours 25mins No First Class Seats Available when booking through United Air China Fare: $7,737.10 - First Class Fully Refundable AC820/UA7584 EWR/PEK ETD 12:40pm - ETA 2:30pm (+1) TTT: 13 hours 50 mins United Fare: $18,693 - First Class Fully Refundable Air China Faire: $7,437 - First Class Fully Refundable The fare prices on Air China from JFK and EWR to Beijing are not super different. Roughly $300 difference. 000084 -----Original Message----From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2017 12:30 AM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Cc: Furman, Jon (OST) Subject: China airfares Please email to me The fare of Sat 10/28/17 fare from: JFK/Beijing 12:50pm Newark/Beijing 12:50pm Is there a difference in fare leaving from JFK vs. Newark? 000085 From: Tucker, Deva (OST) Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2017 5:37 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Subject: Re: October 29, 2017 ny/Beijing first class (b) (6) The two listed are the only direct on Sunday. One from JFK and one from EWR. Would you like me to price out some one stop flights? From JFK air china first class is $7437.10. From EWR no first class available. Only business which is $4408 Sent from my iPhone On Oct 21, 2017, at 5:25 PM, Elaine L. Chao (b) (6) > wrote: What is first class fare? Any other flight options on Sunday? First class On Oct 21, 2017, at 5:22 PM, Tucker, Deva (OST) wrote: EWR-PEK Air China operated by United Airlines #89 14 hours. Depart at 1 pm. Arrive on Monday October 30 at 3 pm Govt coach ticket is $1115 Business is $4408 Difference is $3293 On united website you can purchase an economy ticket for $496.00 JFK to PEK 000086 United airlines #7611 operated by Air China 982 13 hours and 50 minutes Departs at 4:50 pm. Arrives Monday October 30 at 6:40 pm Gov't coach ticket is $3853.10 No business available First class is 11385 On air china website coach ticket is $582.10 and first class is $7437.10 Sent from my iPhone 000087 From: Smith, Geoff (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 4:03 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: Geoff Smith's China Flight Itinerary Saturday, October 28, 2017 04:35pm Dulles Intl (IAD) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) 7609 United Airlines Arrive 06:25pm Sunday, October 29, 2017 08:25pm Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Nanjing Airport (NKG) 1819 Air China Arrive 10:20pm Monday, November 06, 2017 05:00pm PuDong (PVG) to O'Hare International (ORD) 836 United Airlines Arrive 4:30pm Monday, November 06, 2017 07:29pm O'Hare International (ORD) to Ronald Reagan National (DCA) ECONOMY 1606 United Airlines 000088 Arrive 10:24pm Geoff Geoffrey C. Smith Office of the Secretary U.S. Dept. of Transportation (b) (6) Geoff.Smith@dot.gov 000089 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 4:22 PM To: Smith, Geoff (OST) Subject: RE: Geoff Smith's China Flight Itinerary Thank you sir! From: Smith, Geoff (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 4:03 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: Geoff Smith's China Flight Itinerary Saturday, October 28, 2017 04:35pm Dulles Intl (IAD) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) 7609 United Airlines Arrive 06:25pm Sunday, October 29, 2017 08:25pm Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Nanjing Airport (NKG) 1819 Air China Arrive 10:20pm Monday, November 06, 2017 05:00pm PuDong (PVG) to O'Hare International (ORD) 836 United Airlines 000090 Arrive 4:30pm Monday, November 06, 2017 07:29pm O'Hare International (ORD) to Ronald Reagan National (DCA) ECONOMY 1606 United Airlines Arrive 10:24pm Geoff Geoffrey C. Smith Office of the Secretary U.S. Dept. of Transportation (b) (6) Geoff.Smith@dot.gov 000091 From: Wilkinson, James (OST) Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 2:08 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: Air China 777 300 first class seats Attach: IMG_0199.JPG; ATT00001.txt 000092 Jeb Wilkinson Advance Representative Office of the Secretary U.S.Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington DC 20590 (b) (6) 000094 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 7:38 PM To: 'Elaine L. Chao @dot.gov>; 'Elaine Chao' (b) (6) (b) (6) Subject: Alternative China Flights Attach: Alt China Flight Options.xlsx Below and attached are alternate China flight options on Sunday, November 12th with a return on Sunday, November 19th. Departure from NYC to Beijing (PEK) Return from Shanghai (PVG) to NYC CA Air China MU China Eastern NY Times Lipton FOIA--0001 DATE DEPARTURE ARRIVAL AIRLINE DEPARTURE FLIGHT TIME ARRIVAL DATE ARRIVAL 12:00PM MON 11-13 3:00PM SUN 11-12 EWR PEK UA89/CA7214 SUN 11-12 JFK PEK UA7611/CA982 3:50PM 13HRS 50MINS MON 11-13 6:40PM SUN 11-12 JFK PEK CA990 13HRS 50MINS MON 11-13 5:20AM DATE 2:30AM DEPARTURE ARRIVAL AIRLINE 14HRS DEPARTURE FLIGHT TIME SUN 11-19 PVG EWR UA87/CA7215 SUN 11-19 PVG JFK SUN 11-19 PVG JFK 4:30PM ARRIVAL DATE ARRIVAL 14HRS 25MINS SUN 11-19 5:55PM DL1008/MU297 8:00PM 15HRS 10:00PM DL1006/MU587 11:30AM 14HRS 55MINS SUN 11-19 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0002 SUN 11-19 1:25PM 1st CLASS PRICE REFUNDABLE? NO FIRST ON UA No UA BUS = $11,385 Yes UA ECON = $496 No NO FIRST ON CA No NO ECON ON CA No UA FIRST = $18,693 Yes UA BUS = $11,385 Yes UA ECON = $3,854 No CA FIRST = $7,347 Yes CA ECON = $1,234 Yes CA FIRST = $7,347 Yes CA ECON = $1,234 Yes 1st CLASS PRICE REFUNDABLE? NO FIRST ON UA No UA BUS = $7,155 Yes UA ECON = $654 No CA FIRST = $9,157 Yes CA ECON = $1,404 Yes No seats on Delta No MU FIRST = $11,686 Yes MU ECON = $651 Yes No Seats on Delta No MU FIRST = $11,686 Yes MU ECON = $651 Yes NY Times Lipton FOIA--0003 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 6:51 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Cc: Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Beijing Dinner with Ambassador Invites Update (b) (6) @dot.gov> Secretary, (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0004 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 10:53 AM To: 'Elaine L. Chao Cc: Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: (b) (5) (b) (6) @dot.gov> Secretary, (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0008 NY Times Lipton From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Friday, October 6, 2017 10:56 PM To: Elaine L. Cha ?@dot.gov> Cc: Burr, Geoff (OST) Rosen, Jeff (OST) Gehring, Wendy (OST) Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: China and Upcoming Trade Policy Council Meeting Madam Secretary, I dra?ed a short memo on the latest meetings related to China. NY Tunes Lipton Happy to discuss more over the weekend at your convenience. Thank you. Derek NY Times Lipton FOIA--0011 From: Furman, Jon (OST) Sent: Friday, September 8, 2017 4:16 PM To: (b) (6) Basile, Gabrielle (OST) ; Elaine L. Chao Cc: (b) (6) @dot.gov> Subject: China Flights Attach: China Flights.xlsx (b) (6) , Please see attached for an updated excel spreadsheet for flights to and from China. Elle will call you shortly to explain it. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thanks, Jon NY Times Lipton FOIA--0012 DATE DEPARTURE ARRIVAL AIRUNE DEPARTURE FUGHT TIME ARRIVAL DATE ARRIVAL CLASS PRICE If UA CA $7737.10 28-Oct-17 JFK PEK 982 13hrs 30mins 29-Oct-17 UA Coach $3854/ CA Coach NO FIRST ON UA/lf CA $7737.10 28-Oct-25mins 29-Oct-17 NO UA Coach/ CA Coach 28-Oct-17 IAD PEK 13hrs 50mins 29-Oct?17 UA Coach Coach NO FIRST CLASS SECTION ON UA Coach $3,704.10/ No AC Seats Refundable 28-Oct-17 IAD PEK 14h rs 05mins 29-Oct-17 4? MU MU Coach $1337.10/ DL BUSYES $7298.10 YES 28-Oct-17 JFK PVG 15hours 29-Oct-17 MU Coach $577/ DL BUS $4752.10 NO has to be booked through china eastern 18544.36 Round Trip $100 fee IF UA $9,007.10 YES 29-Oct-17 JFK PEK 982 14hrs 30mins 30?Oct-17 UA Coach $3854/ AC Coach PEK 13hrs 50mins 29-Oct-17 UA Coach Coach $7738 YES NO FIRST CLASS SECTION ON UANO UA Coach $3,704.10/ No AC Seats Refundable 29-Oct-17 IAD PEK 14h rs 05mins 29-Oct-17 UA Coach $882 Non-Refu nd $16,060. 60/ Discou nt $12866.66 4-Nov-17 PVG JFK DL 1006 14h rs 55mins 4-Nov-17 DL Coach 5746/ CA Coach $76 fee $12866.66 4-Nov-17 PVG JFK DL 1008 15h rs 30mins 4?Nov-17 DL Coach 5746/ CA Coach $76 fee $12866.66 5-Nov-17 PVG JFK DL1006 14h rs 55mins 5-Nov-17 DL Coach: 5746/ CA Coach $76 fee NY Times Lipton FOIA--0013 $16,060.60/Discount = $12866.66 5-Nov-17 PVG JFK MU297/ DL1008 8:15PM 14hrs 45mins 10/30/2017 PVG PEK MU 8:20AM $595.70 10/30/2017 PVG PEK AC 8:55AM $728.70 5-Nov-17 10:00PM NY Times Lipton FOIA--0014 DL Coach $746 / CA Coach = $684 YES/ $76 fee 10/30/2017 PVG PEK MU 8:20AM 10:40AM $595.70 10/30/2017 PVG PEK AC 8:55AM 11:15AM $728.70 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0015 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Saturday, September 2, 2017 11:11 AM To: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: FW: Friday's telephone call on trip to China Elle Basile Of?ce of the Secretary US. Department of Transportation 0: 202.366.4304 E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2017 10:20 AM To: Elaine L. Chao; Burr, Geoff (OST) Cc Genera, Laura Inman, Todd Basile, Gabrielle Subject: RE: Friday's telephone call on trip to China Thank you for the note and context- NY Tim Lipton NY Times Lipton Thanks. From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2017 9:06 AM To: Burr, Geoff (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Cc: Genero, Laura (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) ; Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Friday's telephone call on trip to China (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0018 NY Times Lipton From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 11:58 AM To: Burr, Geoff (OST) (geoff.burr@dot.gov) Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: FW: Need meeting on China - it is LESS THAN 2 months away FYI Elle Basile Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation O: 202.366.4304 C (b) (6) E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 11:52 AM To: 'Elaine L. Chao' Cc: Kan, Derek (OST); Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: RE: Need meeting on China - it is LESS THAN 2 months away Please see below the flight options from Shanghai to NYC on Sunday, November 5, 2017 These seats are complete flat bed cabins that recline. Please note: this ticket price is for one person. Two tickets would equal $24,154.54 These tickets are refundable. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0020 I will print this out for your return as well. Please let me know if you would like for me to search any other alternatives. Elle Basile Office of the Secretary NY Times Lipton FOIA--0021 U.S. Department of Transportation O: 202.366.4304 C (b) (6) E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 11:44 AM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Cc: Kan, Derek (OST); Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: Re: Need meeting on China - it is LESS THAN 2 months away Shanghai to NY China Eastern On Aug 31, 2017, at 10:32 AM, Basile, Gabrielle (OST) wrote: Secretary, Based on the criteria given to me below, this is what I have found so far. First class on the return flight is not available even if I change the day to 11/4 or 11/3 or 11/6 I have also printed this out for when you return. Unrestricted means that the flight is fully refundable. Please let me know if you would like for me to adjust this search in any way. The seats in First Class are complete flat bed individuals cabins that recline. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0022 Elle Basile Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation O: 202.366.4304 (b) (6) E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 11:11 AM To: Kan, Derek (OST) Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST); Genero, Laura (OST); Inman, Todd (OST); Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Re: Need meeting on China - it is LESS THAN 2 months away ! (b) (5) On Aug 31, 2017, at 8:33 AM, Kan, Derek (OST) wrote: Here is the proposed manifest. Had some small mistakes from my list from last night. (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0023 NY Times Lipton (b) (5) From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 9:42 PM @dot.gov>; Gehring, Wendy To: 'Elaine L. Chao (b) (6) (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0025 ; Inman, Todd (OST) Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: RE: Need meeting on China - it is LESS THAN 2 months away The manifest is on my computer at work and I’ll send it first thing tomorrow AM when I get in. Laura, Todd, and I worked on it this morning an (b) (5) (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0026 NY Times Lipton (b) (5) From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 9:15 PM To: Kan, Derek (OST) ; Gehring, Wendy (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Need meeting on China - it is LESS THAN 2 months away 1. Where is manifest for plane?! 2. Need to meet on this or telecon on Friday 9/1/17 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0028 afternoon at 4pm. <20170830 China Trip Manifest V1.pptx> NY Times Lipton From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 1:21 PM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: FW: Scheduling: Friday Oct 27 Flight. From: Elaine Chao Sent: Friday, Oclnber 13, 2017 1:09 PM To: Gehring, Wendy (051') a: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Re: Sdieduling: Friday Oct 27 Flight. On Oct 13, 2017, at 12:39 PM, Gehring, Wendy (OST) wrote: NY Times Lipton From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 9:46 AM To: Elaine L. Chao Cc: Burr, Geoff (OST); Basile, Gabrielle (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: RE: Scheduling (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0031 NY Times Lipton (b) (5) From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 5:54 AM To: Gehring, Wendy (OST); Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Cc: Burr, Geoff (OST) Subject: Scheduling (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0033 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2017 5:34 PM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: FW: Update 2 Tuesday September 5 Schedule A little late now. From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Monday, September 04, 2017 10:48 PM To: Gehring, Wendy (OST); Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: RE: Update 2 Tuesday September 5 Schedule Neil Chatterjaj meeting to include Todd Inman if he’s able. Matt Kopko Finch Derek I want Neil to meet as many people as we can give him. From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Monday, September 04, 2017 7:00 PM To: Baker, Carrie L (OST); Basile, Gabrielle (OST); Siegrist, Ben (OST); Britt, Michael (OST); Burr, Geoff (OST); CMC-01 (OST); Fink, Andrew (OST); Furman, Jon (OST); Genero, Laura (OST); Henry, DeLynn (OST); Iverson, Kristine (OST); Kan, Derek (OST); McInerney, Marianne (OST); Morgan, Owen (OST); Rosen, Jeff (OST); Smith, Geoff (OST); Snyder, Sandy (OST); Somerville, Tamara (OST); Inman, Todd (OST); Tucker, Deva (OST) Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0036 Subject: Update 2 Tuesday September 5 Schedule Please see below and attached SCHEDULE FOR SECRETARY ELAINE L. CHAO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 Tuesday, September 5, 2017 8:00am - Residence/DOT 8:30am - Sr Staff Meeting 9:00am LOC: 9:30am - Secretary’s Conference Room Meeting with Acting Office Heads 10:00am LOC: 10:30am - Lincoln Conference Room Meeting with Paul Johnson, President and CEO, SP Consulting 11:00am LOC: Secretary’s Office Staff: G Burr/M McInerney/T Inman/T Somerville/L Genero NY Times Lipton FOIA--0037 11:30am - Scheduling Meeting 12:30pm 1:00pm - LOC: Secretary’s Office Staff: G Burr/T Inman/L Genero/D Henry/E Basile/J Furman Call with Governor Larry Hogan 1:15pm 1:30pm - LOC: Secretary’s Office Staff: A Bedell Personnel/FRA/FACAs and Boards Meeting 2:30pm 3:00pm - LOC: Secretary’s Office Staff: S2/G Burr/D Kan/D Simon/B Slater/J Owens Meeting with Neil Chatterjee, Chairman, FERC 3:30pm LOC: Secretary’s Office Staff: G Burr NY Times Lipton FOIA--0038 3:45pm - Pre-Brief Meeting for Japanese Ambassador Meeting 4:00pm 4:00pm - LOC: Secretary’s Office Staff: D Kan/J Ray Meeting with Japanese Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae 4:30pm 4:45pm - LOC: Secretary’s Office Staff: D Kan/J Ray Attendess: TBD Meeting with Jane Williams 5:15pm LOC: 5:15pm - Secretary’s Office China Trip Meeting 6:00pm 6:15pm - LOC: Secretary’s Office Staff: D Kan/T Inman/L Genero/G Burr DOT/South Robinson Terminal, Old Town Alexandria NY Times Lipton FOIA--0039 6:45pm - “America’s Tallest Ship” Sunset Reception Aboard USCGC Eagle 7:45pm LOC: South Robinson Terminal Old Town Alexandria, VA ### Wendy M Gehring Director of Scheduling Office of the Secretary US Department of Transportation E: wendy.gehring@dot.gov P: 202.366.9702 M (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0040 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2017 4:47 PM To: Tucker, Deva (OST) Subject: Fwd: Alternative China Flights Attach: image001.jpg; ATT00001.htm; Alt China Flight Options.xlsx; ATT00002.htm Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Basile, Gabrielle (OST)" Date: October 20, 2017 at 7:38:13 PM EDT To: "'Elaine L. Chao' (b) (6) @dot.gov>, Elaine Chao (b) (6) Subject: Alternative China Flights Below and attached are alternate China flight options on Sunday, November 12th with a return on Sunday, November 19th. Departure from NYC to Beijing (PEK) Return from Shanghai (PVG) to NYC CA Air China MU China Eastern NY Times Lipton FOIA--0041 ESURI 11-12 ISUN 11-12 ISUN 11-12 I I IRATE I ISUN 11?19 I 11-19 ISUN 11-19 EWR JFK JFK DEPARTURE ARRIVAL AIRLINE PVG PVG PVG BEFARTURE ARRIVAL AIRLINE PEK PEK PEK EWR JFK JFK UABQICATZ 14 2 UABNCAH 15 14HRS MON 11?13 13HRS SEMINS MON 11-13 13HRS SDMINS MON 11-13 14HRS SUN 11-19 15HR5 SUN 11-19 NY Times Lipton 14HRS SSMINS SUN 11-19 DEPARTURE FLIGHT TIME ARRIVAL DATE ARRIVAL . 5 DEPARTURE FLIGHT TIME ARRIVAL DATE ARRIVAL 1n CLASS PRICE N0 FIRST ON UR UR BUS $11,335 UR ECON 3496 NO FIRST ON CR ND ECUN ON CA UR FIRST $13,693 UR RUS $11,335 UR ECDN $3,354 CR FIRST 51347 CR ECDN $1,234 CA FIRST 5134? CR ECDN $1,234 lat CLASS PRICE ND FIRST 0N UA UA BUS $?,155 UA ECON $554 CR FIRST 59,15? CR ECCIN 51,404 No seats on Delta MU FIRST $11,636 MU ECDN $651 No Seats on Delta MU FIRST $11,685 MU ECUN $551 DATE DEPARTURE ARRIVAL AIRLINE DEPARTURE FLIGHT TIME ARRIVAL DATE ARRIVAL 12:00PM MON 11-13 3:00PM SUN 11-12 EWR PEK UA89/CA7214 SUN 11-12 JFK PEK UA7611/CA982 3:50PM 13HRS 50MINS MON 11-13 6:40PM SUN 11-12 JFK PEK CA990 13HRS 50MINS MON 11-13 5:20AM DATE 2:30AM DEPARTURE ARRIVAL AIRLINE 14HRS DEPARTURE FLIGHT TIME SUN 11-19 PVG EWR UA87/CA7215 SUN 11-19 PVG JFK SUN 11-19 PVG JFK 4:30PM ARRIVAL DATE ARRIVAL 14HRS 25MINS SUN 11-19 5:55PM DL1008/MU297 8:00PM 15HRS 10:00PM DL1006/MU587 11:30AM 14HRS 55MINS SUN 11-19 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0043 SUN 11-19 1:25PM 1st CLASS PRICE REFUNDABLE? NO FIRST ON UA No UA BUS = $11,385 Yes UA ECON = $496 No NO FIRST ON CA No NO ECON ON CA No UA FIRST = $18,693 Yes UA BUS = $11,385 Yes UA ECON = $3,854 No CA FIRST = $7,347 Yes CA ECON = $1,234 Yes CA FIRST = $7,347 Yes CA ECON = $1,234 Yes 1st CLASS PRICE REFUNDABLE? NO FIRST ON UA No UA BUS = $7,155 Yes UA ECON = $654 No CA FIRST = $9,157 Yes CA ECON = $1,404 Yes No seats on Delta No MU FIRST = $11,686 Yes MU ECON = $651 Yes No Seats on Delta No MU FIRST = $11,686 Yes MU ECON = $651 Yes NY Times Lipton FOIA--0044 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2017 12:15 PM To: Furman, Jon (OST) Subject: Fwd: Can we talk about China trip itinerary today after 3:30pm? FYI Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Elaine Cha (b) (6) Date: September 24, 2017 at 12:14:18 PM EDT To: Derek Ka (b) (6) , Basile Gabrielle Subject: Re: Can we talk about China trip itinerary today after 3:30pm? He's got the schedule. Elle: please try to get Jon - unless he's unavailable. Thanks. On Sep 24, 2017, at 12:05 PM, Derek Ka (b) (6) wrote: Not yet. On Sep 24, 2017 12:03 PM, "Elaine Chao (b) (6) wrote: > Has Jon confirmed? Things to discuss: t (b) (5) U t NY Times Lipton FOIA--0045 On Sep 24, 2017, at 11:57 AM, Derek Kan wrote: (b) (6) At 3:30, I'll call Jon and we can patch you in. On Sep 24, 2017 11:53 AM, "Elaine Chao (b) (6) wrote: Please get furman I'm at a lunch event. Thanks. Cc: Elle, in case you can help. Who do we call? Derek, you call on your cell and patch in Jon and me? On Sep 24, 2017, at 11:52 AM, Derek Kan (b) (6) wrote: Works for me. Just let me know. Thanks. On Sep 24, 2017 11:51 AM, "Elaine Chao" (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0046 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 1, 2017 9:34 PM To: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: Fwd: China Flights I'll do this tomorrow. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Elaine L. Chao @dot.gov> (b) (6) Date: August 1, 2017 at 9:33:33 PM EDT To: "Basile, Gabrielle (OST)" Subject: RE: China Flights Tomorrow, please look up NON-STOP flights from NY to Beijing on Sat 10/14/17. Thank you. Goodnight. From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 9:30 PM To: Elaine L. Chao Cc: Henry, DeLynn (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: RE: China Flights Please see below and attached Shanghai JFK/PVG China Eastern 298 1:45am/4:55am+1 TTT: 15 hours 10 mins $11,377.10 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0047 JFK/PVG China Eastern 588 4:25pm/7:25pm+1 JFK/PEK/PVG TTT: 15 hours $11, 377.10 Air China 982/1883 TTT: 17 hours 45 mins 4:50pm/6:20pm +1 Layover: 2 hours 8:20pm/10:35pm JFK/PEK/PVG TTT: Air China 990/1883 $7444.52/8663.52 21 hours 45 mins 12:50pm/2:15pm +1 Layover: 5 hours 45 mins 8:20pm/10:35pm $7444.52/8663.52 Beijing JFK/PEK Air China 990 12:50pm/2:15pm+1 JFK/PEK $7437.10/8656.10 Air China 982 4:50pm/6:20pm+1 EWR/PEK TTT: 13 hours 25 mins $7437.10/8656.10 Air China 820 12:40pm/2:30pm +1 TTT: 13 hours 30 mins TTT: 13 hours 50 mins $7437.10/8656.10 American Airlines Flights from NYC to Beijing and Shanghai on 10/21 – 10/22 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0048 UA7584 Operated by Air China EWR/PEK ETD 12:40pm/ ETA 2:30pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 13hrs 50mins $12,429 One First Class Ticket UA7611 Operated by Air China JFK/PEK ETD 4:50pm/ ETA 6:20pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 13hrs 30mins $12,429 One First Class Ticket UA2001/851 EWR/ORD/PEK ETD 6:35am 8:02pm (CDT) Layover: 4hrs 28mins 12:30pm (CDT) ETA 3:15pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 20hrs 40mins $5,432 One First Class Ticket UA1818/851 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0049 EWR/ORD/PEK ETD 10:04am 11:35am (CDT) Layover: 55mins 12:30pm (CDT) ETA 3:15pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 17hrs 11mins $5,423 One First Class Ticket UA977/851 EWR/ORD/PEK ETD 8:30am 9:56am (CDT) Layover: 2hrs 34mins 12:30pm (CDT) ETA 3:15pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 18hrs 45mins $5,423 One First Class Ticket UA1992/807 EWR/IAD/PEK ETD 3:05pm 4:22pm Layover: 20hrs 3mins 12:25pm (Oct 22nd) ETA 2:20pm (Beijing Time on October 23nd) TTT: 35hrs 15mins NY Times Lipton FOIA--0050 $ 5,323 One First Class Ticket UA761/835 LGA/ORD/PVG ETD 6:00am 7:29am (CDT) Layover: 1hr 56mins 9:25am ETA 1:05pm (Shanghai Time on October 22nd) TTT: 19hrs 5mins $4,726 One First Class Ticket UA2001/835 EWR/ORD/PVG ETD 6:35am 8:02am (CDT) Layover: 1hr 23mins 9:25am ETA 1:05pm (Shanghai Time on October 22nd) TTT: 18hrs 30mins $4,726 DL6295/189 EWR/DTW/PEK ETD 9:28am 11:30am Layover: 1hr 15mins 12:45pm nd ETA 2:45pm (Beijing Time on October 22 ) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0051 TTT: 17hrs 17mins $9,459 One First Class Ticket DL462/189 JFK/DTW/PEK ETD 9:10am 11:30am Layover: 1hr 15mins 12:45pm ETA 2:45pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 17hrs 35mins $9,471 One First Class Ticket DL955/189 LGA/DTW/PEK ETD 9:00am 11:04am Layover: 1hrs 41mins 12:45pm ETA 2:45pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 17hrs 45mins $9,487 One First Class Ticket DL4094/189 EWR/DTW/PEK NY Times Lipton FOIA--0052 ETD 6:00am 7:53am Layover: 4hrs 52mins 12:45pm ETA 2:45pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 20hrs 45mins $5,301 One First Class Ticket DL2388/129 JFK/SEA/PEK ETD 11:05am 2:19pm (PST) Layover: 2hrs 40mins 4:59pm ETA 7:50pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 20hrs 45mins $5,301 One First Class Ticket DL2163/589 JFK/SEA/PVG ETD 7:20am 10:40am (PST) Layover: 4hrs 30mins 3:10pm nd ETA 7:15pm (Shanghai Time on October 22 ) TTT: 23hrs 55mins $3,975 One First Class Ticket NY Times Lipton FOIA--0053 DL472/185 JFK/LAX/PVG ETD 8:15am 11:50am (PST) Layover: 1hr 1min 12:51pm nd ETA 5:50pm (Shanghai Time on October 22 ) TTT: 21hrs 35mins $3,975 One First Class Ticket DL2388/589 JFK/SEA/PVG ETA 11:05am 2:19pm (PST) Layover: 51mins 3:10pm ETA 7:15pm (Shanghai Time on October 22nd) TTT: 20hrs 10mins $3,975 One First Class Ticket Elle Basile Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation NY Times Lipton FOIA--0054 O: 202.366.4304 C (b) (6) E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 9:19 PM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Cc: Henry, DeLynn (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: FW: China Flights Importance: High (b) (5) From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 8:50 AM To: Elaine L. Chao Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST); Furman, Jon (OST); Henry, DeLynn (OST) Subject: China Flights 10/21 Shanghai JFK/PVG China Eastern 298 1:45am/4:55am+1 JFK/PVG $11,377.10 China Eastern 588 4:25pm/7:25pm+1 JFK/PEK/PVG TTT: 15 hours 10 mins TTT: 15 hours $11, 377.10 Air China 982/1883 TTT: 17 hours 45 mins NY Times Lipton FOIA--0055 4:50pm/6:20pm +1 Layover: 2 hours 8:20pm/10:35pm $7444.52/8663.52 JFK/PEK/PVG Air China 990/1883 TTT: 21 hours 45 mins 12:50pm/2:15pm +1 Layover: 5 hours 45 mins 8:20pm/10:35pm $7444.52/8663.52 Beiging JFK/PEK Air China 990 12:50pm/2:15pm+1 JFK/PEK $7437.10/8656.10 Air China 982 4:50pm/6:20pm+1 EWR/PEK TTT: 13 hours 30 mins $7437.10/8656.10 Air China 820 12:40pm/2:30pm +1 TTT: 13 hours 25 mins TTT: 13 hours 50 mins $7437.10/8656.10 From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 8:25 AM To: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST); Burr, Geoff (OST); Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: RE: I cannot find my note asking you for flights (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0056 (b) (5) From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 8:19 AM To: Elaine L. Chao Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST); Burr, Geoff (OST); Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: RE: I cannot find my note asking you for flights Please see Geoff/Todd about this. Thank you! From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 8:00 AM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: RE: I cannot find my note asking you for flights (b) (5) From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 7:40 AM To: Elaine L. Chao Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: Re: I cannot find my note asking you for flights (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0057 NY Times Lipton Sent from my iPhone On Aug 1, 2017, at 7:33 AM, Elaine L. Cha (b) (6) (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0059 @dot.gov> wrote: From: Furman, Jon (OST) Sent: Monday, September 11, 2017 3:04 PM To: Kan, Derek (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) ; Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Fwd: China Scenario Updated 9/11/17 Attach: TRIP SCENARIO FOR THE SECRETARY China Option 1 .docx; ATT00001.htm All, please see attached for an updated trio scenario for China. Just a reminder, this does not incorporate everything that X has planned; rather, it is centered around certain key events. As such, certain days are still left relatively open. (b) (5) There are a few smaller changes, but that is everything major. This is still fluid. Please let me know if you have any questions. From: Jon Furma (b) (6) Date: September 11, 2017 at 14:55:40 EDT To: Jon Furman Subject: China Scenario Updated 9/11/17 See attached NY Times Lipton FOIA--0060 TRIP SCENARIO FOR THE SECRETARY Saturday, October 28, 2017- Saturday, November 5, 2017 (b) (5) Saturday, October 28, 2017- Sunday, October 29, 2017 (b) (5) (b) (5) Saturday, October 28, 2017 Sunday, October 29, 2017 (b) (5) Monday, October 30, 2017 (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0061 Tuesday, October 3, 2017 NY Times Lipton Wednesday, November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton Thursday, November 2017 NY Times Lipton Friday, November 3, 2017 (b) (5) Saturday, November 5, 2017 (b) (5) Sunday, November 5, 2017 (b) (5) 5 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0065 NY Times Lipton From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 1, 2017 7:37 AM To: Burr, Geoff (OST) Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: Fwd: I cannot find my note asking you for flights (b) (5) Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: @dot.gov> From: "Elaine L. Chao (b) (6) Date: August 1, 2017 at 7:33:29 AM EDT To: "Basile, Gabrielle (OST)" Subject: I cannot find my note asking you for flights (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0067 NY Times Lipton From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Saturday, September 9, 2017 6:34 AM To: Furman, Jon (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) ; Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Cc: Burr, Geoff (OST) ; Rosen, Jeff (OST) Subject: Fwd: S-1 Draft Trip Schedule CHINA _as of 9-8-17 (v2) Attach: S-1 Draft Trip Schedule CHINA _as of 9-8-17 (v2).docx; ATT00001.htm FYI for list of options from X. @Jon, given the draft you've put together, let's chat this weekend about weaving in these options. Do you know if she took the paper with her? If not and we can still edit, let's chat this morning so we can put in options for events. @Elle, she wanted to meet on this early next week. Begin forwarded message: From: "Abraham, Julie (OST)" Date: September 8, 2017 at 7:34:59 PM EDT To: "Kan, Derek (OST)" Cc: "McDermott, Susan (OST)" , "Traini, Joseph (OST)" Subject: S-1 Draft Trip Schedule CHINA _as of 9-8-17 (v2) Derek, Attached is the latest draft schedule. Per our discussion this morning, please note the new suggested events proposed by US Consulate Shanghai in the areas that the Secretary would be visiting. They are highlighted. It would be great to explore these options again with the Secretary and get a decision as soon as possible. US Consulate needs to engage NY Times Lipton FOIA--0069 with the local authorities as soon as possible. Also, the Ministry needs to send invitation letters that span the entire time and has requested to know about the Secretary’s interest beyond Beijing. (b) (6) Regarding the breakout session, we will be speaking with the Chinese on Sunday night and would like to meet with you on Monday to discuss next steps on the program. (b) (5) Can we schedule some time on Monday to discuss the trip with you and Laura? Thanks, Julie NY Times Lipton FOIA--0070 as of 09/08/17 NOTIONAL TRAVEL SCHEDULE FOR SECRETARY ELAINE L. CHAO DEPART SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 – RETURN SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2017 (b) (5) (b) (5) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 (b) (5) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0071 MONDAY, OCTOBER g9 NY Times Liptcg TUESDAY NY Times Lipto?i NY Times LiptcA WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 (CONT’D) (b) (5) **All meeting times are still to be determined and are listed as a placeholder. 5 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0075 I NY Times Liptc? FRIDAY NOVEMBER 3 NY Times Liptoz FRIDAY, NOVEMBER NY Times Liptc? SAT NY Times Liptog SUNDAY, NOVEMBER NY Times Lipt$n0FOIA--ooso NY Times Lipt$r1FOIA--oos1 NY Times LiptMFOIAnoosz NY Times NY Times Lipt$l4FOIA--oos4 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 3:31 PM To: Tucker, Deva (OST) Subject: Fwd: Updated China Schedule Attach: China Trip Scenario updated 9.12.17.docx; ATT00001.htm Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Furman, Jon (OST)" Date: September 12, 2017 at 8:14:04 AM EDT To: "Basile, Gabrielle (OST)" , "Inman, Todd (OST)" Cc: "Kan, Derek (OST)" , "Genero, Laura (OST)" Subject: Updated China Schedule All, please see attached for slightly updated version. Jon Furman Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 (202) 366-1796 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0085 9/11/17 11:14 PM TRIP SCENARIO FOR THE SECRETARY Friday, October 27, 2017- Monday, November 6, 2017 (b) (5) Sunday, October 29, 2017 (b) (5) Monday, October 30, 2017 (b) (5) 1 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0086 9/11/17 11:14 PM Tuesday, October 3, 2017 NY Times Lipton 9/11/17 11:14 PM Wednesday, November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton 9/11/17 11:14 PM Thursday, November 2017 NY Times Lipton 9/11/17 11:14 PM Friday, November 3, 2017 (b) (5) Saturday, November 5, 2017 (b) (5) Sunday, November 5, 2017 (b) (5) 5 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0090 9/11/17 11:14 PM Mondav, November Q, 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton 9/11/17 11:14 PM NY Times Lipton From: Burr, Geoff (OST) Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2017 5:26 PM To: Henry, DeLynn (OST) ; Basile, Gabrielle (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Attach: Fwd: Updated China trip deck 20170831 China Trip v2.pptx; ATT00001.htm; S-1 Draft Trip Schedule CHINA v2 wed depart south bound.docx; ATT00002.htm; S-1 Draft Trip Schedule CHINA 8 25 2017_v2.docx; ATT00003.htm Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Kan, Derek (OST)" Date: September 1, 2017 at 3:50:22 PM EDT To: "Henry, DeLynn (OST)" , "Burr, Geoff (OST)" , "Gehring, Wendy (OST)" , "Inman, Todd (OST)" , "Genero, Laura (OST)" , "Basile, Gabrielle (OST)" @dot.gov>, "Knouse, Ruth (OST)" Cc: "Elaine L. Chao (b) (6) , "Furman, Jon (OST)" Subject: Updated China trip deck Please find attached an updated China trip deck and two options for the itinerary. The Secretary asked this be sent in her overnight. This deck includes the following changes: (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0095 (b) (5) Please let me know if anyone has any questions. Thanks Laura for all of your help. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0096 China Trip Planning September 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton Option 2** as of 8/30/17 NOTIONAL TRAVEL SCHEDULE FOR SECRETARY ELAINE L. CHAO DEPART SATRUDAY, OCTOBER 29 – RETURN SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2017 (b) (5) (b) (5) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 (b) (5) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0102 MONDAY, OCTOBER g9 2 NY Times Lipton TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3 NY Times Lipton 4 NY Times Lipton WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 5 NY Times Lipton THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 6 NY Times Lipton FRIDAY NOVEMBER 3 7 NY Times Lipton SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 8 NY Times Lipton 9 NY Times Lipton 10 10 NY Times Lipton 11 11 NY Times Lipton 12 12 NY Times Lipton 13 Option 1** as of 8/25/17 NOTIONAL TRAVEL SCHEDULE FOR SECRETARY ELAINE L. CHAO DEPART SATRUDAY, OCTOBER 29 – RETURN SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2017 (b) (5) (b) (5) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 (b) (5) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0114 MONDAY, OCTOBER g9 2 NY Times Lipton 15 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3 NY Times Lipton 16 WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 1 4 NY Times Lipton 17 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 5 NY Times Lipton 18 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 6 NY Times Lipton 19 FRIDAY 7 NY Times Lipton SAT 8 NY Times Lipton SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 9 NY Times Lipton From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2017 10:16 AM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Cc: Burr, Geoff (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: Meeting mon FYI: S1 just called and asked me to email you to set up a china planning meeting for Monday morning at 9:30. Attendees should be Todd, Jon, Monica, and me. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0125 From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 9:38 AM To: Kan, Derek (OST) Cc: Furman, Jon (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) ; Burr, Geoff (OST) ; Gehring, Wendy (OST) ; Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: RE: Ambassador Dinner on 10/29 (b) (5) From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 12:14 AM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST) Cc: Furman, Jon (OST); Inman, Todd (OST); Burr, Geoff (OST) Subject: Ambassador Dinner on 10/29 Wendy and Elle, NY Times Lipton FOIA--0126 We can discuss in the AM. Thanks. Derek NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2017 1:11 PM To: Burr, Geoff (OST) ; Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: RE: Can we talk about China trip itinerary today after 3:30pm? I think she meant if you can help coordinate the call today. If she needs someone at 330 I can do it, no problem. From: Burr, Geoff (OST) Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2017 1:06 PM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: Re: Can we talk about China trip itinerary today after 3:30pm? I would guess just to coordinate on any scheduling changes/needs. If you are busy, it is okay to say so. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 24, 2017, at 12:12 PM, Basile, Gabrielle (OST) wrote: (b) (5) Sent from my iPhone On Sep 24, 2017, at 11:58 AM, Basile, Gabrielle (OST) wrote: (b) (5) Sent from my iPhone NY Times Lipton FOIA--0130 Begin forwarded message: From: Derek Ka (b) (6) Date: September 24, 2017 at 11:57:09 AM EDT To: Elaine Cha (b) (6) Cc: "Furman, Jon (OST)" , Basile Gabrielle Subject: Re: Can we talk about China trip itinerary today after 3:30pm? At 3:30, I'll call Jon and we can patch you in. On Sep 24, 2017 11:53 AM, "Elaine Chao" wrote: (b) (6) Please get furman I'm at a lunch event. Thanks. Cc: Elle, in case you can help. Who do we call? Derek, you call on your cell and patch in Jon and me? On Sep 24, 2017, at 11:52 AM, Derek Kan > wrote: (b) (6) Works for me. Just let me know. Thanks. On Sep 24, 2017 11:51 AM, "Elaine Chao (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0131 From: Elaine Cha (b) (6) Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2017 12:14 PM To: Derek Ka (b) (6) Subject: Re: Can we talk about China trip itinerary today after 3:30pm? ; Basile, Gabrielle (OST) He's got the schedule. Elle: please try to get Jon - unless he's unavailable. Thanks. On Sep 24, 2017, at 12:05 PM, Derek Ka (b) (6) wrote: Not yet. On Sep 24, 2017 12:03 PM, "Elaine Chao (b) (6) wrote: Has Jon confirmed? Things to discuss: t (b) (5) t On Sep 24, 2017, at 11:57 AM, Derek Kan wrote: (b) (6) At 3:30, I'll call Jon and we can patch you in. On Sep 24, 2017 11:53 AM, "Elaine Chao" (b) (6) wrote: Please get furman I'm at a lunch event. Thanks. Cc: Elle, in case you can help. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0132 Who do we call? Derek, you call on your cell and patch in Jon and me? On Sep 24, 2017, at 11:52 AM, Derek Kan wrote: (b) (6) Works for me. Just let me know. Thanks. On Sep 24, 2017 11:51 AM, "Elaine Chao" (b) (6) wrote: NY Times Lipton FOIA--0133 From: Derek Ka (b) (6) Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2017 8:00 PM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Re: Can we talk about China trip itinerary today after 3:30pm? We all spoke On Sep 24, 2017 12:16 PM, "Basile, Gabrielle (OST) (b) (6) wrote: I have just messaged Jon and will continue to reach out Sent from my iPhone On Sep 24, 2017, at 12:14 PM, Elaine Cha (b) (6) wrote: He's got the schedule. Elle: please try to get Jon - unless he's unavailable. Thanks. On Sep 24, 2017, at 12:05 PM, Derek Kan wrote: (b) (6) Not yet. On Sep 24, 2017 12:03 PM, "Elaine Chao" wrote: (b) (6) Has Jon confirmed? Things to discuss: t (b) (5) t On Sep 24, 2017, at 11:57 AM, Derek Kan NY Times Lipton FOIA--0134 wrote: (b) (6) At 3:30, I'll call Jon and we can patch you in. On Sep 24, 2017 11:53 AM, "Elaine Chao" (b) (6) wrote: Please get furman I'm at a lunch event. Thanks. Cc: Elle, in case you can help. Who do we call? Derek, you call on your cell and patch in Jon and me? On Sep 24, NY Times Lipton FOIA--0135 2017, at 11:52 AM, Derek Kan (b) (6) wrote: Works for me. Just let me know. Thanks. On Sep 24, 2017 11:51 AM, "Elaine Chao" (b) (6) wrote: NY Times Lipton FOIA--0136 From: Genero, Laura (OST) Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 7:05 AM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Re: Can you take me off the china meeting on today's calendar? Thanks so much! > On Oct 25, 2017, at 7:02 AM, Basile, Gabrielle (OST) wrote: > > No worries. I just removed you. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 25, 2017, at 7:01 AM, Genero, Laura (OST) wrote: >> (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0137 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 10:36 AM To: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: RE: China NY Times Lipton FOIA--0138 Elle Basile Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation O: 202.366.4304 C (b) (6) E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 6:37 AM To: Inman, Todd (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST); Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Cc: Furman, Jon (OST) Subject: China Importance: High I’d like to chat with you about China trip on this trip. It is less than 2 m onths away. We are very close already. Elle: please get flight info from: a. 10/28/17. NY to Beijing. United. b. 11/5/17. SHANGHAI to New York. United. ( b ) ( 5 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0139 (5) NY Times Lipton From: Lippman, Dal Sent: Friday, September 15, 2017 11:08 AM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: RE: China Eastern (b) (6) Ok, I’ll go ahead and cancel the seats on hold. Thank you, Dale From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) [mailto:gabrielle.basile@dot.gov] Sent: Friday, September 15, 2017 11:02 AM To: Lippman, Dale (b) (6) Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: Re: China Eastern At this point I believe the Secretary would like to take a Flight at an earlier time. As a result we will not need for you to hold these seats, but thank you so much for doing this!! Sent from my iPhone On Sep 15, 2017, at 10:57 AM, Lippman, Dale (b) (6) (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0141 wrote: Best regards, Dale NY Times Lipton From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Wednesday, August 2, 2017 9:46 AM To: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: RE: China Flights It’s in a china folde (b) (5) Elle Basile Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation O: 202.366.4304 C (b) (6) E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2017 9:42 AM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: RE: China Flights Can you drop all of everything on china flights in a word do From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2017 8:39 AM To: Elaine L. Chao Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: RE: China Flights NY Times Lipton FOIA--0143 (b) (5) Secretary, Please see below non-stop flights to China: NON-STOP flights from NY to Beijing on Sat 10/14/17. Air China CA990 JFK/PEK ETD 12:50pm ETA 2:15pm (+1) TTT: 13hrs 25mins $7,064 First Class Ticket Air China CA982 JFK/PEK ETD 4:40pm ETA 6:20pm (+1) TTT: 13hrs 30mins $7,064 First Class Ticket Air China CA820 EWR/PEK ETD 12:40pm ETA 2:30pm (+1) TTT: 13hrs 50mins NY Times Lipton FOIA--0144 $7,064 First Class Ticket UA7584 EWR/PEK ETD 12:40pm ETA 2:30pm (+1) TTT: 13hrs 50mins $12,429 First Class Ticket UA7611 JFK/PEK ETD 4:50pm ETA 6:20pm (+1) TTT: 13hrs 30mins $12,429 First Class Ticket NON-STOP flights from NY to Shanghai on Sat 10/14/17. China Eastern 298 JFK/PVG ETD 1:45am ETA 4:55am (+1) TTT: 15hrs 10mins $11,283 First Class Ticket China Eastern 588 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0145 JFK/PVG ETD 4:25pm ETA 7:25pm (+1) TTT: 15hours $14,142 First Class Ticket Elle Basile Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation O: 202.366.4304 C (b) (6) E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 9:34 PM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: RE: China Flights Tomorrow, please look up NON-STOP flights from NY to Beijing on Sat 10/14/17. Thank you. Goodnight. From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 9:30 PM To: Elaine L. Chao Cc: Henry, DeLynn (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: RE: China Flights NY Times Lipton FOIA--0146 Please see below and attached Shanghai JFK/PVG China Eastern 298 1:45am/4:55am+1 JFK/PVG $11,377.10 China Eastern 588 4:25pm/7:25pm+1 JFK/PEK/PVG TTT: 15 hours 10 mins TTT: 15 hours $11, 377.10 Air China 982/1883 TTT: 17 hours 45 mins 4:50pm/6:20pm +1 Layover: 2 hours 8:20pm/10:35pm JFK/PEK/PVG TTT: Air China 990/1883 $7444.52/8663.52 21 hours 45 mins 12:50pm/2:15pm +1 Layover: 5 hours 45 mins 8:20pm/10:35pm $7444.52/8663.52 Beijing JFK/PEK Air China 990 12:50pm/2:15pm+1 JFK/PEK $7437.10/8656.10 Air China 982 4:50pm/6:20pm+1 TTT: 13 hours 25 mins TTT: 13 hours 30 mins $7437.10/8656.10 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0147 EWR/PEK Air China 820 12:40pm/2:30pm +1 TTT: 13 hours 50 mins $7437.10/8656.10 American Airlines Flights from NYC to Beijing and Shanghai on 10/21 – 10/22 UA7584 Operated by Air China EWR/PEK nd ETD 12:40pm/ ETA 2:30pm (Beijing Time on October 22 ) TTT: 13hrs 50mins $12,429 One First Class Ticket UA7611 Operated by Air China JFK/PEK nd ETD 4:50pm/ ETA 6:20pm (Beijing Time on October 22 ) TTT: 13hrs 30mins $12,429 One First Class Ticket UA2001/851 EWR/ORD/PEK ETD 6:35am 8:02pm (CDT) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0148 Layover: 4hrs 28mins 12:30pm (CDT) ETA 3:15pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 20hrs 40mins $5,432 One First Class Ticket UA1818/851 EWR/ORD/PEK ETD 10:04am 11:35am (CDT) Layover: 55mins 12:30pm (CDT) ETA 3:15pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 17hrs 11mins $5,423 One First Class Ticket UA977/851 EWR/ORD/PEK ETD 8:30am 9:56am (CDT) Layover: 2hrs 34mins 12:30pm (CDT) ETA 3:15pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 18hrs 45mins $5,423 One First Class Ticket NY Times Lipton FOIA--0149 UA1992/807 EWR/IAD/PEK ETD 3:05pm 4:22pm Layover: 20hrs 3mins 12:25pm (Oct 22nd) ETA 2:20pm (Beijing Time on October 23nd) TTT: 35hrs 15mins $ 5,323 One First Class Ticket UA761/835 LGA/ORD/PVG ETD 6:00am 7:29am (CDT) Layover: 1hr 56mins 9:25am nd ETA 1:05pm (Shanghai Time on October 22 ) TTT: 19hrs 5mins $4,726 One First Class Ticket UA2001/835 EWR/ORD/PVG ETD 6:35am 8:02am (CDT) Layover: 1hr 23mins 9:25am ETA 1:05pm (Shanghai Time on October 22nd) TTT: 18hrs 30mins NY Times Lipton FOIA--0150 $4,726 DL6295/189 EWR/DTW/PEK ETD 9:28am 11:30am Layover: 1hr 15mins 12:45pm ETA 2:45pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 17hrs 17mins $9,459 One First Class Ticket DL462/189 JFK/DTW/PEK ETD 9:10am 11:30am Layover: 1hr 15mins 12:45pm ETA 2:45pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 17hrs 35mins $9,471 One First Class Ticket DL955/189 LGA/DTW/PEK ETD 9:00am 11:04am NY Times Lipton FOIA--0151 Layover: 1hrs 41mins 12:45pm ETA 2:45pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 17hrs 45mins $9,487 One First Class Ticket DL4094/189 EWR/DTW/PEK ETD 6:00am 7:53am Layover: 4hrs 52mins 12:45pm ETA 2:45pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 20hrs 45mins $5,301 One First Class Ticket DL2388/129 JFK/SEA/PEK ETD 11:05am 2:19pm (PST) Layover: 2hrs 40mins 4:59pm ETA 7:50pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 20hrs 45mins $5,301 One First Class Ticket DL2163/589 JFK/SEA/PVG NY Times Lipton FOIA--0152 ETD 7:20am 10:40am (PST) Layover: 4hrs 30mins 3:10pm ETA 7:15pm (Shanghai Time on October 22nd) TTT: 23hrs 55mins $3,975 One First Class Ticket DL472/185 JFK/LAX/PVG ETD 8:15am 11:50am (PST) Layover: 1hr 1min 12:51pm ETA 5:50pm (Shanghai Time on October 22nd) TTT: 21hrs 35mins $3,975 One First Class Ticket DL2388/589 JFK/SEA/PVG ETA 11:05am 2:19pm (PST) Layover: 51mins 3:10pm ETA 7:15pm (Shanghai Time on October 22nd) TTT: 20hrs 10mins $3,975 One First Class Ticket NY Times Lipton FOIA--0153 Elle Basile Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation O: 202.366.4304 C (b) (6) E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 9:19 PM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Cc: Henry, DeLynn (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: FW: China Flights Importance: High (b) (5) From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 8:50 AM To: Elaine L. Chao Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST); Furman, Jon (OST); Henry, DeLynn (OST) Subject: China Flights 10/21 Shanghai JFK/PVG China Eastern 298 TTT: 15 hours 10 mins NY Times Lipton FOIA--0154 1:45am/4:55am+1 JFK/PVG $11,377.10 China Eastern 588 4:25pm/7:25pm+1 JFK/PEK/PVG TTT: 15 hours $11, 377.10 Air China 982/1883 4:50pm/6:20pm +1 Layover: 2 hours JFK/PEK/PVG TTT: 17 hours 45 mins 8:20pm/10:35pm Air China 990/1883 TTT: $7444.52/8663.52 21 hours 45 mins 12:50pm/2:15pm +1 Layover: 5 hours 45 mins 8:20pm/10:35pm $7444.52/8663.52 Beiging JFK/PEK Air China 990 12:50pm/2:15pm+1 JFK/PEK EWR/PEK $7437.10/8656.10 Air China 982 4:50pm/6:20pm+1 Air China 820 12:40pm/2:30pm +1 TTT: 13 hours 25 mins TTT: 13 hours 30 mins $7437.10/8656.10 TTT: 13 hours 50 mins $7437.10/8656.10 From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 8:25 AM NY Times Lipton FOIA--0155 To: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST); Burr, Geoff (OST); Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: RE: I cannot find my note asking you for flights (b) (5) ! From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 8:19 AM To: Elaine L. Chao Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST); Burr, Geoff (OST); Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: RE: I cannot find my note asking you for flights Please see Geoff/Todd about this. Thank you! From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 8:00 AM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: RE: I cannot find my note asking you for flights (b) (5) From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 7:40 AM To: Elaine L. Chao NY Times Lipton FOIA--0156 Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: Re: I cannot find my note asking you for flights (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0157 Sent from my iPhone On Aug 1, 2017, at 7:33 AM, Elaine L. Cha @dot.gov> wrote: (b) (6) (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0158 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 1, 2017 9:34 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Subject: Re: China Flights Attach: image001.png (b) (6) 0@dot.gov> Got it. Will do first thing. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 1, 2017, at 9:33 PM, Elaine L. Cha (b) (6) @dot.gov> wrote: Tomorrow, please look up NON-STOP flights from NY to Beijing on Sat 10/14/17. Thank you. Goodnight. From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 9:30 PM To: Elaine L. Chao Cc: Henry, DeLynn (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: RE: China Flights Please see below and attached Shanghai JFK/PVG China Eastern 298 1:45am/4:55am+1 JFK/PVG $11,377.10 China Eastern 588 4:25pm/7:25pm+1 TTT: 15 hours 10 mins TTT: 15 hours $11, 377.10 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0159 JFK/PEK/PVG Air China 982/1883 TTT: 17 hours 45 mins 4:50pm/6:20pm +1 Layover: 2 hours 8:20pm/10:35pm JFK/PEK/PVG TTT: Air China 990/1883 $7444.52/8663.52 21 hours 45 mins 12:50pm/2:15pm +1 Layover: 5 hours 45 mins 8:20pm/10:35pm $7444.52/8663.52 Beijing JFK/PEK Air China 990 12:50pm/2:15pm+1 JFK/PEK $7437.10/8656.10 Air China 982 4:50pm/6:20pm+1 EWR/PEK TTT: 13 hours 25 mins $7437.10/8656.10 Air China 820 12:40pm/2:30pm +1 TTT: 13 hours 30 mins TTT: 13 hours 50 mins $7437.10/8656.10 American Airlines Flights from NYC to Beijing and Shanghai on 10/21 – 10/22 UA7584 Operated by Air China NY Times Lipton FOIA--0160 EWR/PEK ETD 12:40pm/ ETA 2:30pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 13hrs 50mins $12,429 One First Class Ticket UA7611 Operated by Air China JFK/PEK ETD 4:50pm/ ETA 6:20pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 13hrs 30mins $12,429 One First Class Ticket UA2001/851 EWR/ORD/PEK ETD 6:35am 8:02pm (CDT) Layover: 4hrs 28mins 12:30pm (CDT) ETA 3:15pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 20hrs 40mins $5,432 One First Class Ticket UA1818/851 EWR/ORD/PEK ETD 10:04am 11:35am (CDT) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0161 Layover: 55mins 12:30pm (CDT) ETA 3:15pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 17hrs 11mins $5,423 One First Class Ticket UA977/851 EWR/ORD/PEK ETD 8:30am 9:56am (CDT) Layover: 2hrs 34mins 12:30pm (CDT) ETA 3:15pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 18hrs 45mins $5,423 One First Class Ticket UA1992/807 EWR/IAD/PEK ETD 3:05pm 4:22pm Layover: 20hrs 3mins nd 12:25pm (Oct 22 ) ETA 2:20pm (Beijing Time on October 23nd) TTT: 35hrs 15mins $ 5,323 One First Class Ticket NY Times Lipton FOIA--0162 UA761/835 LGA/ORD/PVG ETD 6:00am 7:29am (CDT) Layover: 1hr 56mins 9:25am nd ETA 1:05pm (Shanghai Time on October 22 ) TTT: 19hrs 5mins $4,726 One First Class Ticket UA2001/835 EWR/ORD/PVG ETD 6:35am 8:02am (CDT) Layover: 1hr 23mins 9:25am ETA 1:05pm (Shanghai Time on October 22nd) TTT: 18hrs 30mins $4,726 DL6295/189 EWR/DTW/PEK ETD 9:28am 11:30am Layover: 1hr 15mins 12:45pm ETA 2:45pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 17hrs 17mins $9,459 One First Class Ticket NY Times Lipton FOIA--0163 DL462/189 JFK/DTW/PEK ETD 9:10am 11:30am Layover: 1hr 15mins 12:45pm ETA 2:45pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 17hrs 35mins $9,471 One First Class Ticket DL955/189 LGA/DTW/PEK ETD 9:00am 11:04am Layover: 1hrs 41mins 12:45pm ETA 2:45pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 17hrs 45mins $9,487 One First Class Ticket DL4094/189 EWR/DTW/PEK ETD 6:00am 7:53am Layover: 4hrs 52mins NY Times Lipton FOIA--0164 12:45pm ETA 2:45pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 20hrs 45mins $5,301 One First Class Ticket DL2388/129 JFK/SEA/PEK ETD 11:05am 2:19pm (PST) Layover: 2hrs 40mins 4:59pm ETA 7:50pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 20hrs 45mins $5,301 One First Class Ticket DL2163/589 JFK/SEA/PVG ETD 7:20am 10:40am (PST) Layover: 4hrs 30mins 3:10pm ETA 7:15pm (Shanghai Time on October 22nd) TTT: 23hrs 55mins $3,975 One First Class Ticket DL472/185 JFK/LAX/PVG NY Times Lipton FOIA--0165 ETD 8:15am 11:50am (PST) Layover: 1hr 1min 12:51pm ETA 5:50pm (Shanghai Time on October 22nd) TTT: 21hrs 35mins $3,975 One First Class Ticket DL2388/589 JFK/SEA/PVG ETA 11:05am 2:19pm (PST) Layover: 51mins 3:10pm ETA 7:15pm (Shanghai Time on October 22nd) TTT: 20hrs 10mins $3,975 One First Class Ticket Elle Basile Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation O: 202.366.4304 (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0166 E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 9:19 PM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Cc: Henry, DeLynn (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: FW: China Flights Importance: High (b) (5) From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 8:50 AM To: Elaine L. Chao Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST); Furman, Jon (OST); Henry, DeLynn (OST) Subject: China Flights 10/21 Shanghai JFK/PVG China Eastern 298 1:45am/4:55am+1 JFK/PVG $11,377.10 China Eastern 588 4:25pm/7:25pm+1 JFK/PEK/PVG TTT: 15 hours 10 mins TTT: 15 hours $11, 377.10 Air China 982/1883 4:50pm/6:20pm +1 Layover: 2 hours TTT: 17 hours 45 mins 8:20pm/10:35pm $7444.52/8663.52 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0167 JFK/PEK/PVG Air China 990/1883 TTT: 21 hours 45 mins 12:50pm/2:15pm +1 Layover: 5 hours 45 mins 8:20pm/10:35pm $7444.52/8663.52 Beiging JFK/PEK Air China 990 12:50pm/2:15pm+1 JFK/PEK $7437.10/8656.10 Air China 982 4:50pm/6:20pm+1 EWR/PEK TTT: 13 hours 30 mins $7437.10/8656.10 Air China 820 12:40pm/2:30pm +1 TTT: 13 hours 25 mins TTT: 13 hours 50 mins $7437.10/8656.10 From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 8:25 AM To: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST); Burr, Geoff (OST); Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: RE: I cannot find my note asking you for flights (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0168 From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 8:19 AM To: Elaine L. Chao Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST); Burr, Geoff (OST); Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: RE: I cannot find my note asking you for flights Please see Geoff/Todd about this. Thank you! From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 8:00 AM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: RE: I cannot find my note asking you for flights (b) (5) From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 7:40 AM To: Elaine L. Chao Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: Re: I cannot find my note asking you for flights (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0169 Sent from my iPhone On Aug 1, 2017, at 7:33 AM, Elaine L. Cha @dot.gov> wrote: (b) (6) (b) (5) t NY Times Lipton FOIA--0170 00000 Verizon 6? 7:38 AM Back Original From: Furman, Jon (OST) Sent: Monday, July 31, 20171OIO6 AM To: Basile, Gabrielle Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: China 31 would like flights from: NY-Shanghai, 10/21, 10/22 NY?Beijing, 1.0/21. 1.0/22 =1 ii 3/ 0 NY Tlmes Upton From: Elaine L. Cha @dot.gov> Sent: Tuesday, August 1, 2017 9:32 PM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Cc: Henry, DeLynn (OST) ; Gehring, Wendy (OST) (b) (6) RE: China Flights Subject: Please ignore those flights that are NOT nonstop. These fill up quickly From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 9:30 PM To: Elaine L. Chao Cc: Henry, DeLynn (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: RE: China Flights Please see below and attached Shanghai JFK/PVG China Eastern 298 1:45am/4:55am+1 JFK/PVG $11,377.10 China Eastern 588 4:25pm/7:25pm+1 JFK/PEK/PVG TTT: 15 hours 10 mins TTT: 15 hours $11, 377.10 Air China 982/1883 TTT: 17 hours 45 mins NY Times Lipton FOIA--0172 4:50pm/6:20pm +1 Layover: 2 hours 8:20pm/10:35pm JFK/PEK/PVG TTT: Air China 990/1883 $7444.52/8663.52 21 hours 45 mins 12:50pm/2:15pm +1 Layover: 5 hours 45 mins 8:20pm/10:35pm $7444.52/8663.52 Beijing JFK/PEK Air China 990 12:50pm/2:15pm+1 JFK/PEK TTT: 13 hours 25 mins $7437.10/8656.10 Air China 982 4:50pm/6:20pm+1 EWR/PEK $7437.10/8656.10 Air China 820 12:40pm/2:30pm +1 TTT: 13 hours 30 mins TTT: 13 hours 50 mins $7437.10/8656.10 American Airlines Flights from NYC to Beijing and Shanghai on 10/21 – 10/22 UA7584 Operated by Air China EWR/PEK ETD 12:40pm/ ETA 2:30pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 13hrs 50mins NY Times Lipton FOIA--0173 $12,429 One First Class Ticket UA7611 Operated by Air China JFK/PEK ETD 4:50pm/ ETA 6:20pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 13hrs 30mins $12,429 One First Class Ticket UA2001/851 EWR/ORD/PEK ETD 6:35am 8:02pm (CDT) Layover: 4hrs 28mins 12:30pm (CDT) nd ETA 3:15pm (Beijing Time on October 22 ) TTT: 20hrs 40mins $5,432 One First Class Ticket UA1818/851 EWR/ORD/PEK ETD 10:04am 11:35am (CDT) Layover: 55mins 12:30pm (CDT) ETA 3:15pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 17hrs 11mins NY Times Lipton FOIA--0174 $5,423 One First Class Ticket UA977/851 EWR/ORD/PEK ETD 8:30am 9:56am (CDT) Layover: 2hrs 34mins 12:30pm (CDT) ETA 3:15pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 18hrs 45mins $5,423 One First Class Ticket UA1992/807 EWR/IAD/PEK ETD 3:05pm 4:22pm Layover: 20hrs 3mins 12:25pm (Oct 22nd) ETA 2:20pm (Beijing Time on October 23nd) TTT: 35hrs 15mins $ 5,323 One First Class Ticket UA761/835 LGA/ORD/PVG ETD 6:00am 7:29am (CDT) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0175 Layover: 1hr 56mins 9:25am ETA 1:05pm (Shanghai Time on October 22nd) TTT: 19hrs 5mins $4,726 One First Class Ticket UA2001/835 EWR/ORD/PVG ETD 6:35am 8:02am (CDT) Layover: 1hr 23mins 9:25am ETA 1:05pm (Shanghai Time on October 22nd) TTT: 18hrs 30mins $4,726 DL6295/189 EWR/DTW/PEK ETD 9:28am 11:30am Layover: 1hr 15mins 12:45pm ETA 2:45pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 17hrs 17mins $9,459 One First Class Ticket DL462/189 JFK/DTW/PEK NY Times Lipton FOIA--0176 ETD 9:10am 11:30am Layover: 1hr 15mins 12:45pm ETA 2:45pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 17hrs 35mins $9,471 One First Class Ticket DL955/189 LGA/DTW/PEK ETD 9:00am 11:04am Layover: 1hrs 41mins 12:45pm ETA 2:45pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 17hrs 45mins $9,487 One First Class Ticket DL4094/189 EWR/DTW/PEK ETD 6:00am 7:53am Layover: 4hrs 52mins 12:45pm ETA 2:45pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 20hrs 45mins $5,301 One First Class Ticket NY Times Lipton FOIA--0177 DL2388/129 JFK/SEA/PEK ETD 11:05am 2:19pm (PST) Layover: 2hrs 40mins 4:59pm ETA 7:50pm (Beijing Time on October 22nd) TTT: 20hrs 45mins $5,301 One First Class Ticket DL2163/589 JFK/SEA/PVG ETD 7:20am 10:40am (PST) Layover: 4hrs 30mins 3:10pm ETA 7:15pm (Shanghai Time on October 22nd) TTT: 23hrs 55mins $3,975 One First Class Ticket DL472/185 JFK/LAX/PVG ETD 8:15am 11:50am (PST) Layover: 1hr 1min 12:51pm ETA 5:50pm (Shanghai Time on October 22nd) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0178 TTT: 21hrs 35mins $3,975 One First Class Ticket DL2388/589 JFK/SEA/PVG ETA 11:05am 2:19pm (PST) Layover: 51mins 3:10pm ETA 7:15pm (Shanghai Time on October 22nd) TTT: 20hrs 10mins $3,975 One First Class Ticket Elle Basile Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation O: 202.366.4304 C (b) (6) E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 9:19 PM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0179 Cc: Henry, DeLynn (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: FW: China Flights Importance: High (b) (5) From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 8:50 AM To: Elaine L. Chao Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST); Furman, Jon (OST); Henry, DeLynn (OST) Subject: China Flights 10/21 Shanghai JFK/PVG China Eastern 298 1:45am/4:55am+1 JFK/PVG $11,377.10 China Eastern 588 4:25pm/7:25pm+1 JFK/PEK/PVG TTT: 15 hours 10 mins TTT: 15 hours $11, 377.10 Air China 982/1883 4:50pm/6:20pm +1 Layover: 2 hours JFK/PEK/PVG TTT: 17 hours 45 mins 8:20pm/10:35pm Air China 990/1883 TTT: $7444.52/8663.52 21 hours 45 mins 12:50pm/2:15pm +1 Layover: 5 hours 45 mins 8:20pm/10:35pm $7444.52/8663.52 Beiging NY Times Lipton FOIA--0180 JFK/PEK Air China 990 12:50pm/2:15pm+1 JFK/PEK TTT: 13 hours 25 mins $7437.10/8656.10 Air China 982 4:50pm/6:20pm+1 EWR/PEK TTT: 13 hours 30 mins $7437.10/8656.10 Air China 820 12:40pm/2:30pm +1 TTT: 13 hours 50 mins $7437.10/8656.10 From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 8:25 AM To: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST); Burr, Geoff (OST); Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: RE: I cannot find my note asking you for flights (b) (5) From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 8:19 AM To: Elaine L. Chao Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST); Burr, Geoff (OST); Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: RE: I cannot find my note asking you for flights Please see Geoff/Todd about this. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0181 Thank you! From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 8:00 AM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: RE: I cannot find my note asking you for flights (b) (5) From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 7:40 AM To: Elaine L. Chao Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: Re: I cannot find my note asking you for flights (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0182 Sent from my iPhone On Aug 1, 2017, at 7:33 AM, Elaine L. Cha @dot.gov> wrote: (b) (6) (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0183 From: Abraham, Julie (OST) Sent: Monday, September 18, 2017 1:17 PM To: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Re: china schedule Sorry Wendy. I am in back to back meetings. Will send when I return to my desk. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 18, 2017, at 9:18 AM, Gehring, Wendy (OST) wrote: Julie, Can you send me whatever draft you all have? Need to share it with security so they can start their processes. Thanks! Wendy M Gehring Director of Scheduling Office of the Secretary US Department of Transportation E: wendy.gehring@dot.gov P: 202.366.9702 M (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0184 From: Furman, Jon (OST) Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 10:35 PM To: Kan, Derek (OST) Cc: Elaine L. Cha (b) (6) @dot.gov>; Burr, Geoff (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) ; Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Re: China trip planning meeting agenda Please note that this draft does not reflect the most up to date changes, which were made this evening (and which was given to the Secretary in hard copy). I will send that shortly. Jon Furman Special Assistant to the Secretary Department of Transportation On Sep 12, 2017, at 20:31, Kan, Derek (OST) wrote: Madam Secretary, Tomorrow, we have a 1- hour meeting to discuss China. I’m attaching the latest scenario update that Jon put together. The following is a proposed agenda for tomorrow’s meeting:  Update on key decisions (e.g., flights) and new info (e.g., China’s feedback)  Review overall schedule  Discuss hotel options in Beijing and Shanghai  Discuss what people and places to see; options were included in previous docs  Discuss gift options, given people we meeting with  Discuss TF open questions (e.g., # of people are panel discussion) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0185 Ideally, we would decide on hotel options in the next day or two; also, we should lock down people we want to see by late this week. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you. Derek NY Times Lipton FOIA--0186 From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2017 8:18 PM To: Kan, Derek (OST) Cc: Burr, Geoff Basile, Gabrielle Wendy Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: Re: China trip planning time She will have to make decisions about what will fall off schedule to accomodate so hang tight Wendy M. Gehring Of?ce the Secretary US Department of Transportation From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2017 8:08 PM To: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Cc: Burr, Geoff (OST) Subject: China trip planning time Wendy, Sol asked I put some time on her calendar on Monday on the china trip. For now, can you put me, Todd, and Jon only. An hour on Monday and Wednesday would be great. Thaks. Derek NY Times Lipton From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Monday, July 31, 2017 11:51 AM To: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: RE: China There are none that I can find. Elle Basile Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation O: 202.366.4304 (b) (6) E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov -----Original Message----From: Furman, Jon (OST) Sent: Monday, July 31, 2017 10:18 AM To: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Re: China (b) (5) Jon Furman Special Assistant to the Secretary Department of Transportation > On Jul 31, 2017, at 10:08, Gehring, Wendy (OST) wrote: > (b) (5) > > -----Original Message----> From: Furman, Jon (OST) > Sent: Monday, July 31, 2017 10:06 AM > To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST) > Subject: China > > S1 would like flights from: > > NY-Shanghai, 10/21, 10/22 > NY-Beijing, 10/21, 10/22 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0188 > (b) (5) > > > Sorry. > > Jon Furman > Special Assistant to the Secretary > Department of Transportation NY Times Lipton FOIA--0189 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 8:37 PM To: 'Elaine L. Chao Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: RE: Flights to China - Jane Knutsen (b) (6) @dot.gov> Yes Ma’am, We will have all of the flight information given to you today ready for review in scheduling tomorrow morning. From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2017 8:35 PM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: Re: Flights to China - Jane Knutsen PLEASE GATHER FOR US TO DISCUSS THIS TOMORROW MORNING AFTER 8:30AM On Sep 6, 2017, at 8:05 PM, Basile, Gabrielle (OST) wrote: Secretary, Please see below what Jane Knutsen sent me regarding flights to China. I will also print this out for you for tomorrow. Hi Gabrielle, 28 Oct -Saturday NY Times Lipton FOIA--0190 Air China departs Newark 1240p arriving Beijing 230p 29 Oct. 1st class fully reclines.747 Air China departs JFK 1250p arriving Beijing 215p 29 Oct. 1st Class fully reclines-777-300 United departs Newark 100p arriving Beijing 300p 29 Oct. business/1st fully reclines-777-300 Air China departs JFK 450p arriving Beijing 620p 29 Oct. 1st class fully reclines.777-300 29 Oct-Sunday United departs Newark 100p arriving Beijing 300p 29 Oct. business/1st fully reclines-777-300 Air China departs JFK 450p arriving Beijing 620p 29 Oct. 1st class fully reclines.777-300 04 Nov -Saturday China Eastern departs Shanghai 1130a arriving JFK 225p. 1st Class fully reclines777-300 United departs Shanghai 430p arriving Newark 655p. . business/1st fully reclines777-300 China Eastern departs Shanghai 730p arriving JFK 1100p. 1st Class fully reclines777-300 Please remember the we fall back one hour this weekend. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0191 05 Nov-SundayChina Eastern departs Shanghai 1130a arriving JFK 125p. 1st Class fully reclines777-300 United departs Shanghai 430p arriving Newark 555p. . business/1st fully reclines777-300 China Eastern departs Shanghai 815p arriving JFK 1000p. 1st Class fully reclines777-300 The roundtrip 1st class airfare departing JFK is $17657.36 refundable. There is no nonrefundable airfare from/to JFK because there are 2 different airlines. The roundtrip nonrefundable business/1st class on United is $4929.36. Changes are allowed for a change fee of $450.00 plus any fare difference. ( Secretary Chao normally does not take penalty tickets) The refundable business/1st class on United is $12974.36. Please let me know if you need any other information. My contact information is listed below. I am available 24/7. Thank you, Jayne Knutsen Jayne Knutsen,CTC Executive Concierge Travel Consultant World Travel Inc. (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0192 M (b) (6) Dial:610-458-5554 if calling from outside the US (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0193 From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Monday, September 11, 2017 8:40 AM To: Furman, Jon (OST) Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: (b) (5) Re: FYSA > On Sep 11, 2017, at 8:28 AM, Furman, Jon (OST) wrote: > (b) (5) be > > Jon Furman > Special Assistant to the Secretary > Department of Transportation NY Times Lipton FOIA--0194 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 1, 2017 8:46 AM To: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: RE: I cannot find my note asking you for flights Elle Basile Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation O: 202.366.4304 C (b) (6) E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov NY Times Lipton FOIA--0195 From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 8:25 AM To: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST); Burr, Geoff (OST); Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: RE: I cannot find my note asking you for flights (b) (5) From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 8:19 AM To: Elaine L. Chao Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST); Burr, Geoff (OST); Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: RE: I cannot find my note asking you for flights Please see Geoff/Todd about this. Thank you! From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 8:00 AM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: RE: I cannot find my note asking you for flights (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0196 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 7:40 AM To: Elaine L. Chao Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: Re: I cannot find my note asking you for flights (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0197 Sent from my iPhone On Aug 1, 2017, at 7:33 AM, Elaine L. Cha @dot.gov> wrote: (b) (6) (b) (5) (b) (5) (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0198 From: Elaine L. Cha @dot.gov> Sent: Tuesday, August 1, 2017 8:24 AM To: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) ; Burr, Geoff (OST) (b) (6) ; Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: RE: I cannot find my note asking you for flights (b) (5) From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 8:19 AM To: Elaine L. Chao Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST); Burr, Geoff (OST); Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: RE: I cannot find my note asking you for flights Please see Geoff/Todd about this. Thank you! From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 8:00 AM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: RE: I cannot find my note asking you for flights (b) (5) From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0199 Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 7:40 AM To: Elaine L. Chao Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: Re: I cannot find my note asking you for flights (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0200 Sent from my iPhone On Aug 1, 2017, at 7:33 AM, Elaine L. Cha @dot.gov> wrote: (b) (6) (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0201 From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 1, 2017 8:15 AM Burr, Geoff (OST) ; Basile, Gabrielle (OST) To: Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: RE: I cannot find my note asking you for flights Todd has info. From: Burr, Geoff (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 7:52 AM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: RE: I cannot find my note asking you for flights Let’s discuss offline. From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 7:37 AM To: Burr, Geoff (OST) Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: Fwd: I cannot find my note asking you for flights (b) (5) Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: @dot.gov> From: "Elaine L. Chao (b) (6) Date: August 1, 2017 at 7:33:29 AM EDT To: "Basile, Gabrielle (OST)" Subject: I cannot find my note asking you for flights NY Times Lipton FOIA--0202 NY Times Lipton From: Elaine L. Cha Sent: Tuesday, August 1, 2017 8:00 AM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: RE: I cannot find my note asking you for flights (b) (6) @dot.gov> (b) (5) From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 7:40 AM To: Elaine L. Chao Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: Re: I cannot find my note asking you for flights (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0204 Sent from my iPhone On Aug 1, 2017, at 7:33 AM, Elaine L. Cha @dot.gov> wrote: (b) (6) (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0205 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 7, 2017 5:1 1 PM To: Fink, Andrew (OST) Subject: RE: Jayne Flight Info Ok Elle Basile Of?ce of the Secretary US. Department of Transportation 0: 202.366.4304 E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov From: Fink, Andrew (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2017 5:02 PM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: RE: Jayne Flight Info Andrew Fink Of?ce ol?thc Secretary NY Times Lipton ?4 may 0? U.S. Department of Transportation (b) (6) From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2017 4:57 PM To: Fink, Andrew (OST) Subject: RE: Jayne Flight Info (b) (5) Elle Basile Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation O: 202.366.4304 (b) (6) E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov From: Fink, Andrew (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2017 4:52 PM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Jayne Flight Info 28 Oct st Air China departs JFK 1250p arriving Beijing 215p 29 Oct 1 Class fully reclines -777-300 -One way fully refundable $7,737.10 -Only option NY Times Lipton FOIA--0207 28 Oct United departs Newark 1:00p arriving Beijing 3:00p 29 Oct Business/1st Class fully reclines -777300 -One way fully refundable $7,326.10 -One way nonrefundable $4,517.10 4 Nov China Eastern departs Shanghai 11:30a arriving JFK 2:25p 1st class fully reclines -777-300 -One way fully refundable $12,886.66 -Only option United departs Shanghai 4:30p arriving Newark 6:55p Business/1st class fully reclines -777-300 -One way fully refundable $7,243.76 -Only option Air China 1st class: 8 individuals 2 rows Setup: 1 seat aisle-2 seats-aisle-1 seat Fully reclines China Eastern1st class: NY Times Lipton FOIA--0208 10 individuals 2 rows Setup: 1st Row: 2 window seats 2nd & 3rd Row: 1 seat aisle-2 seats-aisle-1 seat Fully reclines United Business/1st class: Setup: 2 seats-aisle-2 seats-aisle-2 seats Fully reclines (less privacy than other 2 airlines) Let me know if you need me to call Jayne on anything else. Andrew Fink Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0209 From: Genero, Laura (OST) Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 11:20 AM To: Elaine L. Cha (b) (6) 0@dot.gov> Kan, Derek (OST) ; Gehring, Wendy (OST) Cc: ; Inman, Todd (OST) ; Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Re: Need meeting on China - it is LESS THAN 2 months away (b) (5) On Aug 31, 2017, at 11:11 AM, Elaine L. Cha (b) (6) @dot.gov> wrote: (b) (5) On Aug 31, 2017, at 8:33 AM, Kan, Derek (OST) wrote: Here is the proposed manifest. Had some small mistakes from my list from last night. (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0210 NY Times Lipton (b) (5) From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 9:42 PM @dot.gov>; Gehring, Wendy To: 'Elaine L. Chao (b) (6) (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: RE: Need meeting on China - it is LESS THAN 2 months away NY Times Lipton FOIA--0212 The manifest is on my computer at work and I’ll send it first thing tomorrow AM when I get in. Laura, Todd, and I worked on it this morning an (b) (5) (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0213 NY Times Lipton (b) (5) From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 9:15 PM To: Kan, Derek (OST) ; Gehring, Wendy (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Need meeting on China - it is LESS THAN 2 months away 1. Where is manifest for plane?! 2. Need to meet on this or telecon on Friday 9/1/17 afternoon at 4pm. <20170830 China Trip Manifest v1.pptx> NY Times Lipton FOIA--0215 From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 11:16 AM To: Elaine L. Cha Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) (b) (6) @dot.gov> ; Inman, Todd (OST) ; Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: RE: Need meeting on China - it is LESS THAN 2 months away This list is *very draft* and we were just trying to get a rough number for purposes of requesting MilAir. Laura and I are going to review this and update it today. Apologies for the confusion and this list will change significantly. From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 11:11 AM To: Kan, Derek (OST) Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) ; Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Re: Need meeting on China - it is LESS THAN 2 months away (b) (5) On Aug 31, 2017, at 8:33 AM, Kan, Derek (OST) wrote: Here is the proposed manifest. Had some small mistakes from my list from last night. (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0216 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 9:42 PM @dot.gov>; Gehring, Wendy (OST) To: 'Elaine L. Chao (b) (6) ; Genero, Laura (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: RE: Need meeting on China - it is LESS THAN 2 months away The manifest is on my computer at work and I’ll send it first thing tomorrow AM when I get in. Laura, Todd, and I worked on it this morning an (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0219 (b) (5) 2 NY Times Lipton (b) (5) From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 9:15 PM To: Kan, Derek (OST) ; Gehring, Wendy (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Need meeting on China - it is LESS THAN 2 months away 1. 2. Where is manifest for plane?! Need to meet on this or telecon on Friday 9/1/17 afternoon NY Times Lipton FOIA--0221 at 4pm. <20170830 China Trip Manifest V1.pptx> NY Times Lipton From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 9:34 AM To: Elaine L. Cha (b) (6) @dot.gov>; Gehring, Wendy (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: RE: Need meeting on China - it is LESS THAN 2 months away Attach: 20170830 China Trip Manifest v1.pptx Here is the proposed manifest. Had some small mistakes from my list from last night. (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0223 NY Times Lipton (b) (5) From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 9:42 PM @dot.gov>; Gehring, Wendy (OST) To: 'Elaine L. Chao (b) (6) ; Genero, Laura (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: RE: Need meeting on China - it is LESS THAN 2 months away The manifest is on my computer at work and I’ll send it first thing tomorrow AM when I get in. Laura, Todd, and I worked on it this morning an (b) (5) (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0225 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton (b) (5) From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 9:15 PM To: Kan, Derek (OST) ; Gehring, Wendy (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Need meeting on China - it is LESS THAN 2 months away 1. Where is manifest for plane?! 2. Need to meet on this or telecon on Friday 9/1/17 afternoon at 4pm. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0228 From: Elaine L. Cha @dot.gov> Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 10:06 PM To: Kan, Derek (OST) (b) (6) Gehring, Wendy (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) Cc: ; Inman, Todd (OST) ; Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Re: Need meeting on China - it is LESS THAN 2 months away (b) (5) On Aug 30, 2017, at 9:41 PM, Kan, Derek (OST) wrote: The manifest is on my computer at work and I’ll send it first thing tomorrow AM when I get in. Laura, Todd, and I worked on it this morning an (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0230 (b) (5) NY Times Lipton (b) (5) From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 9:15 PM To: Kan, Derek (OST) ; Gehring, Wendy (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) ; NY Times Lipton FOIA--0232 Inman, Todd (OST) Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Need meeting on China - it is LESS THAN 2 months away 1. Where is manifest for plane?! 2. Need to meet on this or telecon on Friday 9/1/17 afternoon at 4pm. <20170822 Outstanding Questions Regarding China Trip v1.docx> NY Times Lipton FOIA--0233 From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 9:42 PM To: Elaine L. Cha (b) (6) @dot.gov>; Gehring, Wendy (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: RE: Need meeting on China - it is LESS THAN 2 months away Attach: 20170822 Outstanding Questions Regarding China Trip v1.docx The manifest is on my computer at work and I’ll send it first thing tomorrow AM when I get in. Laura, Todd, and I worked on it this morning an (b) (5) (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0234 NY Times Lipton (b) (5) From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 9:15 PM To: Kan, Derek (OST) ; Gehring, Wendy (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Need meeting on China - it is LESS THAN 2 months away 1. Where is manifest for plane?! NY Times Lipton FOIA--0236 2. Need to meet on this or telecon on Friday 9/1/17 afternoon at 4pm. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0237 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton From: Genero, Laura (OST) Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 9:28 PM To: Elaine L. Cha @dot.gov> (b) (6) Kan, Derek (OST) ; Gehring, Wendy (OST) Cc: ; Inman, Todd (OST) ; Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Re: Need meeting on China - it is LESS THAN 2 months away Sure thing. Derek and I worked on it today. On Aug 30, 2017, at 9:15 PM, Elaine L. Cha (b) (6) @dot.gov> wrote: 1. Where is manifest for plane?! 2. Need to meet on this or telecon on Friday 9/1/17 afternoon at 4pm. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0241 From: Gehrmg, Wendy (OST) Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 9:16 PM To: Elaine L. Chao; Kan, Derek Genero, Laura Inman, Todd (OST) Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Re: Need meeting on China - it is LESS THAN 2 months away Got it, will schedule. Wendy Gehring Director of Scheduling Of?ce of the Secretary US Department of Transportation P: 202.366.9792 E: wendy.gehring@dot.gov From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 9:15 PM To: Kan, Derek Wendy Genera, Laura Inman, Todd (OST) Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Need meeting on China - it is LESS THAN 2 months away 1. Where is manifest for plane?! 2. Need to meet on this or telecon on Friday 9/ 1/ 17 afternoon at 4pm. NY Times Lipton From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 11:52 AM To: 'Elaine L. Chao Cc: Kan, Derek (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) @dot.gov> (b) (6) Subject: RE: Need meeting on China - it is LESS THAN 2 months away Please see below the flight options from Shanghai to NYC on Sunday, November 5, 2017 These seats are complete flat bed cabins that recline. Please note: this ticket price is for one person. Two tickets would equal $24,154.54 These tickets are refundable. I will print this out for your return as well. Please let me know if you would like for me to search any other alternatives. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0243 Elle Basile Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation O: 202.366.4304 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0244 C (b) (6) E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 11:44 AM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Cc: Kan, Derek (OST); Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: Re: Need meeting on China - it is LESS THAN 2 months away Shanghai to NY China Eastern On Aug 31, 2017, at 10:32 AM, Basile, Gabrielle (OST) wrote: Secretary, Based on the criteria given to me below, this is what I have found so far. First class on the return flight is not available even if I change the day to 11/4 or 11/3 or 11/6 I have also printed this out for when you return. Unrestricted means that the flight is fully refundable. Please let me know if you would like for me to adjust this search in any way. The seats in First Class are complete flat bed individuals cabins that recline. Elle Basile Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation NY Times Lipton FOIA--0245 O: 202.366.4304 (b) (6) E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 11:11 AM To: Kan, Derek (OST) Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST); Genero, Laura (OST); Inman, Todd (OST); Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Re: Need meeting on China - it is LESS THAN 2 months away (b) (5) On Aug 31, 2017, at 8:33 AM, Kan, Derek (OST) wrote: Here is the proposed manifest. Had some small mistakes from my list from last night. (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0246 NY Times Lipton (b) (5) From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 9:42 PM @dot.gov>; Gehring, Wendy To: 'Elaine L. Chao (b) (6) (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: RE: Need meeting on China - it is LESS THAN 2 months away NY Times Lipton FOIA--0248 The manifest is on my computer at work and I’ll send it first thing tomorrow AM when I get in. Laura, Todd, and I worked on it this morning an . (b) (5) (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0249 NY Times Lipton (b) (5) From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 9:15 PM To: Kan, Derek (OST) ; Gehring, Wendy (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Need meeting on China - it is LESS THAN 2 months away 1. Where is manifest for plane?! 2. Need to meet on this or telecon on Friday 9/1/17 afternoon at 4pm. <20170830 China Trip Manifest v1.pptx> NY Times Lipton FOIA--0251 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Monday, October 23, 2017 12:28 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST) Cc: Burr, Geoff (OST) Subject: Re: Request assistance - prep material for Coleman service (b) (5) Given the current state of affairs I guess her attendance could now change, but our office did send a decline letter. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 23, 2017, at 12:10 PM, Inman, Todd (OST) wrote: Likely not attending……… J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests to secretaryscheduler@dot.gov) From: Burr, Geoff (OST) Sent: Monday, October 23, 2017 12:07 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST); Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Fwd: Request assistance - prep material for Coleman service NY Times Lipton FOIA--0252 Let's discuss this afternoon who should attend. I know that S1 will not be attending. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Jenkins, James D (OST)" Date: October 23, 2017 at 12:05:24 PM EDT To: "Inman, Todd (OST)" , "Burr, Geoff (OST)" Cc: "Tucker, Deva (OST)" , "Baker, Carrie L (OST)" , "Bibbs-Daniels, Rita CTR " , "Snyder, Sandy (OST)" , "SecretaryScheduler (OST)" Subject: FW: Request assistance - prep material for Coleman service Chief of Staff Burr and/or Director of Operations Inman, I am coordinating with USCG headquarters for the Coast Guard's attendance at the memorial service for former DOT Secretary Coleman on Saturday, October 28. I am checking to see who may be coordinating DOT's participation and who may be attending on behalf of DOT so that I can provide some additional information to Coast Guard leadership. Thank you. v/r, Jim Jenkins, Captain, US Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Advisor US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave SE Washington, DC 20590 james.d.jenkins@dot.gov (office) 202-366-4355 (cell (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0253 -----Original Message----From: Jones, Noel [mailto:Noel.T.Jones@uscg.mil] Sent: Monday, October 23, 2017 11:42 AM To: Jenkins, James D (OST) Cc: Thomas.G.Allan uscg.mil; Stevens, Samson C CAPT Subject: Request assistance - prep material for Coleman service Good morning Captain Jenkins, We respectfully request your assistance in developing preparatory materials we can provide to the Commandant in advance of this Saturday's memorial service for former Secretary Coleman. I've attached here our standard template (which you may remember from CCG's visit with DOT). It does not need to be long, it just needs to let CCG know what to expect. Any information on the sequence of events, and especially any details on attending family members (names/relationships) are appreciated. I've attached an Engagement Primer for another recent funeral, for reference. If you are able to provide a copy of Secretary Coleman's biography and/or obituary, it would be appreciated. This material will go into the read-ahead binder we prepare for CCG on Friday morning, and consequently we request your inputs be provided by COB this Thursday. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Noel Ms. Noel Jones CCG/VCG Strategic Planner Office of the Commandant (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0254 From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Saturday, September 9, 2017 9:30 AM To: Inman, Todd (OST) Cc: Furman, Jon (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) ; Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: RE: S-1 Draft Trip Schedule CHINA _as of 9-8-17 (v2) Sounds good…thanks for the quick reply! From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Saturday, September 09, 2017 9:30 AM To: Kan, Derek (OST) Cc: Furman, Jon (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) ; Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Re: S-1 Draft Trip Schedule CHINA _as of 9-8-17 (v2) (b) (5) We need to prepare info packets on the hotel including room accommodations. This is something we do internally for the traveling party. You and I can discuss J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of The Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite (W-9) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0255 120Q New Jersey Ave SE. Washin?on 20590 On Sep 9, 2017, at 9:25 AM, Kan, Derek (OST) wrote: -Geoff and Je?? (to bee to save them from the back and forth; let me know if you guys would like to stay on to see the play by play) Thanks Todd. Do you want to join us with Julie to discuss gifts? From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Saturday, September 09, 2017 8:56 AM To: Kan, Derek (OST) Furman, Jon (OST) Genero, Laura (OST) Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Cc: Burr, Geoff (OST) eo??burr dot. ov>; Rosen, eff (OST) Subject: RB: 8-1 Dra? Trip Schedule CHINA _as of 9-8-17 (v2) NY Tunes Upton From: Kan, Derek (051') Sent: Saturday, September 09, 2017 6:34 AM To: Funnan, Jon Inman, Todd Genera, Laura Basile, Gabrielle (0517 a: Burr, Geoff Rosen, Jeff (051') Subject: Fwd: S-l Draft Trip Schedule CHINA as of 9-8-17 (v2) FYI for list of options from X. @Jon, given the dra? you've put together, let's chat this weekend about weaving in these options. Do you know if she took the paper with her? Ifnot and we can still edit, let's chat this morning so we can put in options for events. NY Tunes Lipton @Elle, she wanted to meet on this early next week. Begin forwarded message: From: "Abraham, Julie (OST)" Date: September 8, 2017 at 7:34:59 PM EDT To: "Kan, Derek (OST)" Cc: "McDermott, Susan (OST)" , "Traini, Joseph (OST)" Subject: S-1 Draft Trip Schedule CHINA _as of 9-8-17 (v2) Derek, Attached is the latest draft schedule. Per our discussion this morning, please note the new suggested events proposed by US Consulate Shanghai in the areas that the Secretary would be visiting. They are highlighted. It would be great to explore these options again with the Secretary and get a decision as soon as possible. US Consulate needs to engage with the local authorities as soon as possible. Also, the Ministry needs to send invitation letters that span the entire time and has requested to know about the Secretary’s interest beyond Beijing. (b) (5) Regarding the breakout session, we will be speaking with the Chinese on Sunday night and would like to meet with you on Monday to discuss next steps on the program. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0258 (b) (5) Can we schedule some time on Monday to discuss the trip with you and Laura? Thanks, Julie NY Times Lipton FOIA--0259 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Monday, October 16, 2017 9:50 AM Elaine L. Cha (m6) @dot.gov> Burr, Geoff (OST) Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Gehring, Wendy (OST) RE: Scheduling: Friday Oct 2 (bits) (5) From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 3:04 PM To: 'Elaine L. Chao' Cc: Burr, Geoff Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: RE: Scheduling: Friday Oct 2 M5) From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 3:03 PM To: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Cc: Burr, Geoff Basile, Gabrielle (031') Subject: Re: Scheduling: Friday Oct 2 (um) (5) (6) NY Times Lipton On Oct 13, 2017, at 12:39 PM, Gehring, Wendy (OST) wrote: (b) (5) From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 9:46 AM To: Elaine L. Chao Cc: Burr, Geoff (OST); Basile, Gabrielle (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: RE: Scheduling (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0261 NY Times Lipton (b) (5) From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 5:54 AM To: Gehring, Wendy (OST); Basile, Gabrielle (OST) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0263 Cc: Burr, Geoff (OST) Subject: Scheduling NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 6:58 AM To: Elaine L. Cha Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: Re: scheduling - this weekend (b) (6) 0@dot.gov> On it. We will do both and confirm. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 24, 2017, at 6:53 AM, Elaine L. Cha @dot.gov> wrote: (b) (6) 1. (b) (5) 2. You can also cancel my flight to China and return. Thank you. From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 6:46 AM To: Elaine L. Chao Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: Re: this weekend (b) (5) Sent from my iPhone On Oct 24, 2017, at 1:17 AM, Elaine L. Cha (b) (6) @dot.gov> wrote: (b) (5) Fri 10/27/17 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0266 NY Times Lipton From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 7:57 AM To: 'Elaine L. Chao Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: RE: scheduling - this weekend (b) (6) @dot.gov> Deva is going to cancel your flights to China and we will confirm. Other things that have been done: (b) (5) From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 6:53 AM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: scheduling - this weekend 1. (b) (5) 2. You can also cancel my flight to China and return. Thank you. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0268 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 6:46 AM To: Elaine L. Chao Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: Re: this weekend (b) (5) Sent from my iPhone On Oct 24, 2017, at 1:17 AM, Elaine L. Cha (b) (6) @dot.gov> wrote: (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0269 From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 3:06 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Cc: Burr, Geoff (OST) ; Basile, Gabrielle (OST) @dot.gov> (b) (6) Subject: RE: Scheduling Yes. From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 3:06 PM To: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Cc: Burr, Geoff (OST); Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Re: Scheduling are these changes reflected on calendar? On Oct 13, 2017, at 9:46 AM, Gehring, Wendy (OST) wrote: (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0270 NY Times Lipton (b) (5) From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 5:54 AM To: Gehring, Wendy (OST); Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Cc: Burr, Geoff (OST) Subject: Scheduling NY Times Lipton FOIA--0272 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Friday, September 22, 2017 5:16 PM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Inman, Todd (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) Cc: ; Gehring, Wendy (OST) ; Furman, Jon (OST) ; Burr, Geoff (OST) ; Henry, DeLynn (OST) Subject: Re: Scheduling Every Day Thanks Elle. On Sep 22, 2017, at 5:11 PM, Basile, Gabrielle (OST) wrote: All Based on the scheduling call that was held this early afternoon with the Secretary, S1 has indicated that she would like to spend the last part of scheduling (whenever that is) discussing China (b) (5) I don’t have any more details than that so I apologize from S1. Elle Basile Deputy Scheduler U.S. Secretary of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave SE O: 202.366.4304 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0275 just reiterating the message (5), (6) NY Times Lipton From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Monday, September 11, 2017 8:30 AM To: Furman, Jon (OST) Cc: Genero, Laura (OST) ; Basile, Gabrielle (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: Re: Transportation forum China Nothing compelling but you usually need a day or two for the TF. Also Beijing is going to get busy with POtuS going the next week. > On Sep 11, 2017, at 8:22 AM, Furman, Jon (OST) wrote: > > Is there a reason that this needs to be on Wednesday? Or is there flexibility? > > Jon Furman > Special Assistant to the Secretary > Department of Transportation NY Times Lipton FOIA--0277 From: Elaine L. Cha Sent: Sunday, October 1, 2017 3:54 PM To: Kan, Derek (OST) Cc: @dot.gov> (b) (6) Rosen, Jeff (OST) ; Burr, Geoff (OST) ; Gehring, Wendy (OST) ; Knouse, Ruth (OST) ; Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Re: Tuesday: NEC/NSC meeting on China I am doing the Carpenters event in Las Vegas. > On Oct 1, 2017, at 3:46 PM, Kan, Derek (OST) wrote: > > FYSA: Tomorrow, WH Staff Sec will be calling for a Tuesday meeting on China and also circulating a discussion paper. This is a follow-up to th (b) (5) Deputies meeting a few weeks ago and discuss economic competitiveness issues with China. It appears there will be an "informal Principals meeting" on Tuesday morning. > > The following agencies will likely be invited: Treasury, Commerce, USTR, USDA, DOT, DOE, State, and NEC / NSC / OMTP. > NY Times Lipton FOIA--0278 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2017 5:47 PM To: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: Re: Update 2 Tuesday September 5 Schedule Somehow I got this so it's fine. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 5, 2017, at 5:34 PM, Gehring, Wendy (OST) wrote: A little late now. From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Monday, September 04, 2017 10:48 PM To: Gehring, Wendy (OST); Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: RE: Update 2 Tuesday September 5 Schedule Neil Chatterjaj meeting to include Todd Inman if he’s able. Matt Kopko Finch Derek I want Neil to meet as many people as we can give him. From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0279 Sent: Monday, September 04, 2017 7:00 PM To: Baker, Carrie L (OST); Basile, Gabrielle (OST); Siegrist, Ben (OST); Britt, Michael (OST); Burr, Geoff (OST); CMC-01 (OST); Fink, Andrew (OST); Furman, Jon (OST); Genero, Laura (OST); Henry, DeLynn (OST); Iverson, Kristine (OST); Kan, Derek (OST); McInerney, Marianne (OST); Morgan, Owen (OST); Rosen, Jeff (OST); Smith, Geoff (OST); Snyder, Sandy (OST); Somerville, Tamara (OST); Inman, Todd (OST); Tucker, Deva (OST) Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: Update 2 Tuesday September 5 Schedule Please see below and attached SCHEDULE FOR SECRETARY ELAINE L. CHAO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 Tuesday, September 5, 2017 8:00am - Residence/DOT 8:30am - Sr Staff Meeting 9:00am LOC: 9:30am - Secretary’s Conference Room Meeting with Acting Office Heads 10:00am LOC: 10:30am - Lincoln Conference Room Meeting with Paul Johnson, President and CEO, SP Consulting NY Times Lipton FOIA--0280 11:00am LOC: Secretary’s Office Staff: G Burr/M McInerney/T Inman/T Somerville/L Genero 11:30am - Scheduling Meeting 12:30pm LOC: Secretary’s Office Staff: G Burr/T Inman/L Genero/D Henry/E Basile/J Furman 1:00pm - Call with Governor Larry Hogan 1:15pm 1:30pm - LOC: Secretary’s Office Staff: A Bedell Personnel/FRA/FACAs and Boards Meeting 2:30pm 3:00pm - LOC: Secretary’s Office Staff: S2/G Burr/D Kan/D Simon/B Slater/J Owens Meeting with Neil Chatterjee, Chairman, FERC NY Times Lipton FOIA--0281 3:30pm 3:45pm - LOC: Secretary’s Office Staff: G Burr Pre-Brief Meeting for Japanese Ambassador Meeting 4:00pm 4:00pm - LOC: Secretary’s Office Staff: D Kan/J Ray Meeting with Japanese Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae 4:30pm 4:45pm - LOC: Secretary’s Office Staff: D Kan/J Ray Attendess: TBD Meeting with Jane Williams 5:15pm LOC: 5:15pm - Secretary’s Office China Trip Meeting 6:00pm LOC: Secretary’s Office NY Times Lipton FOIA--0282 Staff: D Kan/T Inman/L Genero/G Burr 6:15pm - DOT/South Robinson Terminal, Old Town Alexandria 6:45pm - “America’s Tallest Ship” Sunset Reception Aboard USCGC Eagle 7:45pm LOC: South Robinson Terminal Old Town Alexandria, VA ### Wendy M Gehring Director of Scheduling Office of the Secretary US Department of Transportation E: wendy.gehring@dot.gov P: 202.366.9702 M (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0283 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2017 10:59 AM To: Baker, Carrie L (OST) ; Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Britt, Michael (OST) ; Burr, Geoff (OST) ; CMC-01 (OST) ; Fink, Andrew (OST) ; Furman, Jon (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) ; Henry, DeLynn (OST) ; Iverson, Kristine (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) ; McInerney, Marianne (OST) ; Morgan, Owen (OST) ; Rosen, Jeff (OST) ; Smith, Geoff (OST) ; Snyder, Sandy (OST) ; Somerville, Tamara (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) ; Tucker, Deva (OST) Subject: RE: Update 3 Daily Schedule 09.05.2017 Attach: Update 3 Daily Schedule 09.05.2017.docx It would help if I actually attached something. See below and attached SCHEDULE FOR SECRETARY ELAINE L. CHAO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 Tuesday, September 5, 2017 8:00am - Residence/DOT NY Times Lipton FOIA--0284 8:30am - Sr Staff Meeting 9:00am LOC: 9:30am - Secretary’s Conference Room Meeting with Acting Office Heads 10:00am LOC: 10:30am - Lincoln Conference Room Meeting with Paul Johnson, President and CEO, SP Consulting 11:00am 12:00am - LOC: Secretary’s Office Staff: G Burr/M McInerney/T Inman/T Somerville/L Genero Scheduling Meeting Working Lunch 1:00pm LOC: Secretary’s Office Staff: G Burr/T Inman/D Kan/L Genero/D Henry/E Basile/J Furman/ G Burthey 1:00pm - Call with Governor Larry Hogan 1:15pm LOC: Secretary’s Office NY Times Lipton FOIA--0285 Staff: 1:30pm - A Bedell Personnel/FRA/FACAs and Boards Meeting 2:30pm 3:00pm - LOC: Secretary’s Office Staff: S2/G Burr/D Kan/D Simon/B Slater/J Owens Meeting with Neil Chatterjee, Chairman, FERC 3:30pm 3:45pm - LOC: Secretary’s Office Staff: G Burr/D Kan/T Inman/M Kopko/F Fulton Pre-Brief Meeting for Japanese Ambassador Meeting 4:00pm 4:00pm - LOC: Secretary’s Office Staff: D Kan/J Ray Meeting with Japanese Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae 4:30pm LOC: Secretary’s Office Staff: D Kan/J Ray Attendess: Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae NY Times Lipton FOIA--0286 Mr. Kazuhiro Suzuki Mr. Tetsuya Mori 4:45pm - Minister of Economic Section Counselor of Economic Section Meeting with Jane Williams 5:15pm LOC: 5:15pm - Secretary’s Office China Trip Meeting 6:00pm LOC: Secretary’s Office Staff: D Kan/T Inman/L Genero/G Burr 6:15pm - DOT/South Robinson Terminal, Old Town Alexandria 6:45pm - “America’s Tallest Ship” Sunset Reception Aboard USCGC Eagle 7:45pm LOC: South Robinson Terminal Old Town Alexandria, VA ### Elle Basile Office of the Secretary NY Times Lipton FOIA--0287 U.S. Department of Transportation O: 202.366.4304 C (b) (6) E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 10:57 AM To: Baker, Carrie L (OST); Basile, Gabrielle (OST); Siegrist, Ben (OST); Britt, Michael (OST); Burr, Geoff (OST); CMC-01 (OST); Fink, Andrew (OST); Furman, Jon (OST); Genero, Laura (OST); Henry, DeLynn (OST); Iverson, Kristine (OST); Kan, Derek (OST); McInerney, Marianne (OST); Morgan, Owen (OST); Rosen, Jeff (OST); Smith, Geoff (OST); Snyder, Sandy (OST); Somerville, Tamara (OST); Inman, Todd (OST); Tucker, Deva (OST) Subject: Update 3 Daily Schedule 09.05.2017 Please see below and attached SCHEDULE FOR SECRETARY ELAINE L. CHAO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 Tuesday, September 5, 2017 8:00am - Residence/DOT 8:30am - Sr Staff Meeting 9:00am LOC: Secretary’s Conference Room NY Times Lipton FOIA--0288 9:30am - Meeting with Acting Office Heads 10:00am LOC: 10:30am - Lincoln Conference Room Meeting with Paul Johnson, President and CEO, SP Consulting 11:00am 12:00pm - LOC: Secretary’s Office Staff: G Burr/M McInerney/T Inman/T Somerville/L Genero Scheduling Meeting Working Lunch 1:00pm LOC: Secretary’s Office Staff: G Burr/T Inman/D Kan/L Genero/D Henry/E Basile/J Furman/ G Burthey 1:00pm - Call with Governor Larry Hogan 1:15pm LOC: Secretary’s Office Staff: A Bedell NY Times Lipton FOIA--0289 1:30pm - Personnel/FRA/FACAs and Boards Meeting 2:30pm 3:00pm - LOC: Secretary’s Office Staff: S2/G Burr/D Kan/D Simon/B Slater/J Owens Meeting with Neil Chatterjee, Chairman, FERC 3:30pm 3:45pm - LOC: Secretary’s Office Staff: G Burr/D Kan/T Inman/M Kopko/F Fulton Pre-Brief Meeting for Japanese Ambassador Meeting 4:00pm 4:00pm - LOC: Secretary’s Office Staff: D Kan/J Ray Meeting with Japanese Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae 4:30pm LOC: Secretary’s Office Staff: D Kan/J Ray Attendess: Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae Mr. Kazuhiro Suzuki Mr. Tetsuya Mori Minister of Economic Section Counselor of Economic Section NY Times Lipton FOIA--0290 4:45pm - Meeting with Jane Williams 5:15pm LOC: 5:15pm - Secretary’s Office China Trip Meeting 6:00pm LOC: Secretary’s Office Staff: D Kan/T Inman/L Genero/G Burr 6:15pm - DOT/South Robinson Terminal, Old Town Alexandria 6:45pm - “America’s Tallest Ship” Sunset Reception Aboard USCGC Eagle 7:45pm LOC: South Robinson Terminal Old Town Alexandria, VA ### Elle Basile Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation NY Times Lipton FOIA--0291 O: 202.366.4304 (6) E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.g0V NY Times Lipton From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 2:34 PM To: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Cc: Furman, Jon (OST) Inman, Todd (OST) Burr, Geoff (OST) Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: RE: Update Ambassador Dinner on 10/29 (5) From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 2:33 PM To: Kan, Derek (OST) Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Furman, Jon (OST) Inman, Todd (OST) Burr, Geoff (OST) Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: RE: Update Ambassador Dinner on 10/29 (INS) From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 2:29 PM To: Gehring, Wendy (051) Subject: RE: Update Ambassador Dinner on 10/29 NY Tlmes Lipton From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 1:30 PM To: Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: Update Ambassador Dinner on 10/29 From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 10:39 AM To: Kan, Derek (OST) 0: Furman, Jon Inman, Todd Burr, Geoff Basile, Gabrielle Gehn'ng, Wendy (051') Subject: RE: Update Ambaasador Dinner on 10/29 NY Times Lipton (b) (5) From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 10:06 AM To: Kan, Derek (OST) Cc: Furman, Jon (OST); Inman, Todd (OST); Burr, Geoff (OST); Basile, Gabrielle (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: Update Ambassador Dinner on 10/29 (b) (5) From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 9:38 AM To: Kan, Derek (OST) Cc: Furman, Jon (OST); Inman, Todd (OST); Burr, Geoff (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST); Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: RE: Ambassador Dinner on 10/29 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0295 (b) (5) From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 12:14 AM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST) Cc: Furman, Jon (OST); Inman, Todd (OST); Burr, Geoff (OST) Subject: Ambassador Dinner on 10/29 Wendy and Elle, (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0296 We can discuss in the AM. Thanks. Derek NY Times Lipton From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 8:17 AM To: Furman, Jon (OST) Basile, Gabrielle (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) Cc: ; Genero, Laura (OST) Subject: Re: Updated China Schedule Thanks John. Looks great...I do think the next version needs to include the options for who she should meet with and what places. We'll need to start getting invitations out soon. (b) (5) Sent from my iPad On Sep 12, 2017, at 8:14 AM, Furman, Jon (OST) wrote: All, please see attached for slightly updated version. Jon Furman Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 (202) 366-1796 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0298 From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Monday, September 4, 2017 6:57 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Cc: Burr, Geoff (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) @dot.gov> (b) (6) ; Kan, Derek (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) ; Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: RE: we need to talk about gifts to China trip Done end of day tomorrow. From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Monday, September 04, 2017 6:56 PM To: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Cc: Burr, Geoff (OST); Inman, Todd (OST); Kan, Derek (OST); Genero, Laura (OST); Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Re: we need to talk about gifts to China trip Need it sooner On Sep 4, 2017, at 6:55 PM, Gehring, Wendy (OST) wrote: I made it thurs because you just had one Friday and I thought it might be a good idea to give the team time to make progress on your asks. From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Monday, September 04, 2017 6:54 PM To: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Cc: Burr, Geoff (OST); Inman, Todd (OST); Kan, Derek (OST); Genero, Laura (OST); Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Re: we need to talk about gifts to China trip Not soon enough NY Times Lipton FOIA--0299 Thurs is potus day I want it clear On Sep 4, 2017, at 6:41 PM, Gehring, Wendy (OST) wrote: Elle has a number of items and I don’t think you’ll have time to get to China gifs but there is a separate China trip meeting for Thurs. From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Monday, September 04, 2017 6:32 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST); Kan, Derek (OST); Genero, Laura (OST) Cc: Burr, Geoff (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: we need to talk about gifts to China trip Make it same time as during scheduling meeting Wendy: someone needs to be in charge of items that need to be discussed during scheduling meeting. Hope you are keeping track! Let’s be efficient! And have an agenda! NY Times Lipton FOIA--0300 From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Monday, September 4, 2017 6:59 PM To: Elaine L. Cha @dot.gov> (b) (6) Gehring, Wendy (OST) ; Burr, Geoff (OST) Cc: ; Kan, Derek (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) ; Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Re: we need to talk about gifts to China trip Yes ma'am. We consolidated the recommendations from x and and the inventory we did of the White House gift shop into one. So correct one binder, but two different sets of information. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of The Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite (W-9) 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 On Sep 4, 2017, at 6:56 PM, Elaine L. Cha (b) (6) @dot.gov> wrote: Only received one binder On Sep 4, 2017, at 6:55 PM, Inman, Todd (OST) wrote: We can discuss the two binders of information we sent over the weekend and get your preferences on Tuesday. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations NY Times Lipton FOIA--0301 Office of The Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite (W-9) 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 On Sep 4, 2017, at 6:53 PM, Elaine L. Chao (b) (6) @dot.gov> wrote: Not soon enough Thurs is potus day I want it clear On Sep 4, 2017, at 6:41 PM, Gehring, Wendy (OST) wrote: Elle has a number of items and I don’t think you’ll have time to get to China gifs but there is a separate China trip meeting for Thurs. From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Monday, September 04, 2017 6:32 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST); Kan, Derek (OST); Genero, Laura (OST) Cc: Burr, Geoff (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: we need to talk about gifts to China trip Make it same time as during scheduling meeting NY Times Lipton FOIA--0302 Wendy: someone needs to be in charge of items that need to be discussed during scheduling meeting. Hope you are keeping track! Let’s be efficient! And have an agenda! NY Times Lipton FOIA--0303 From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 10:09 PM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Re: WH 30 Day Cabinet Report Great! Thanks. On Oct 24, 2017, at 10:07 PM, Basile, Gabrielle (OST) wrote: I did submit - but I already took off china Sent from my iPhone On Oct 24, 2017, at 10:07 PM, Kan, Derek (OST) wrote: Did we already submit this? If not let's take down the China visit and we may want to add something on drones. At a minimum, let's take down China. Thanks. On Oct 24, 2017, at 5:50 PM, Basile, Gabrielle (OST) wrote: Could you please look over the attached and let me know if it is ok to submit? I need to submit tonight. Thanks! From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 3:44 PM To: Burr, Geoff (OST) (geoff.burr@dot.gov) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Cc: Fulton, Finch (OST) (Finch.Fulton@dot.gov) ; Owens, James (OST) ; Smith, Loren (OST) ; Kopko, Matthew (OST) ; Ray, James (OST) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0304 Subject: WH 30 Day Cabinet Report Please see the attached WH Cabinet report and submit any edits by COB Today. Thank you! NY Times Lipton FOIA--0305 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 11:33 AM To: Fulton, Finch (OST) ; Burr, Geoff (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Cc: Smith, Loren (OST) ; Ray, James (OST) ; Owens, James (OST) ; Kopko, Matthew (OST) Subject: RE: WH 30 Day Cabinet Report Attach: Cabinet 30 Day Look Ahead.docx Thanks Finch! Anyone else have edits? The document is attached. From: Fulton, Finch (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 11:31 AM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) ; Burr, Geoff (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Cc: Smith, Loren (OST) ; Ray, James (OST) ; Owens, James (OST) ; Kopko, Matthew (OST) Subject: RE: WH 30 Day Cabinet Report Here is an edit: (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0306 o   Finch Fulton, DOT/OS (b) (6) o   Grover Burthey, DOT/OST (202) 366-7265 Finch Fulton Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy United States Department of Transportation Finch.Fulton@dot.gov W82-312 (b) (6) From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Monday, October 16, 2017 3:16 PM To: Burr, Geoff (OST); Kan, Derek (OST) Cc: Smith, Loren (OST); Fulton, Finch (OST); Ray, James (OST); Owens, James (OST); Kopko, Matthew (OST) Subject: WH 30 Day Cabinet Report Please review and send back with any edits before I have to submit this by COB tomorrow. Derek please note the addition of the China trip that I have added under key events. Let me know if you would like to change the language of this description in any way. Thanks! Elle Basile Deputy Scheduler U.S. Secretary of Transportation NY Times Lipton FOIA--0307 1200 New Jersey Ave SE 0: 202.366.4304 (6) NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Monday, October 16, 2017 4:00 PM To: Kan, Derek (OST) Burr, Geoff (OST) Cc: Smith, Loren (OST) Fulton, Finch (OST) Ray, James (OST) Owens, James (OST) <1 Kopko, Matthew (OST) Subject: RE: WH 30 Day Cabinet Report Attach: Cabinet 30 Day Look Ahead.docx Ok done anything else? From: Kan, Derek Sent: Monday, October 16, 2017 3:54 PM To: Basile, Gabrielle Burr, Geoff (OST) 0: Smith, Loren Fulton, Ray, James Owens, James Kopko, Matthew Subjed: RE: WH 30 Day Cabinet Report Otherwise looks good. Thanks. NY limes Lipton From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Monday, October 16, 2017 3:16 PM To: Burr, Geoff (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Cc: Smith, Loren (OST) ; Fulton, Finch (OST) ; Ray, James (OST) ; Owens, James (OST) ; Kopko, Matthew (OST) Subject: WH 30 Day Cabinet Report Please review and send back with any edits before I have to submit this by COB tomorrow. Derek please note the addition of the China trip that I have added under key events. Let me know if you would like to change the language of this description in any way. Thanks! Elle Basile Deputy Scheduler U.S. Secretary of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave SE O: 202.366.4304 C (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0314 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton From: Burr, Geoff (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 10:09 PM To: Kan, Derek (OST) Basile, Gabrielle (OST) ; Fulton, Finch (OST) Cc: ; Owens, James (OST) ; Smith, Loren (OST) ; Kopko, Matthew (OST) ; Ray, James (OST) Subject: Re: WH 30 Day Cabinet Report China is not on this, I believe. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 24, 2017, at 10:07 PM, Kan, Derek (OST) wrote: Did we already submit this? If not let's take down the China visit and we may want to add something on drones. At a minimum, let's take down China. Thanks. On Oct 24, 2017, at 5:50 PM, Basile, Gabrielle (OST) wrote: Could you please look over the attached and let me know if it is ok to submit? I need to submit tonight. Thanks! From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 3:44 PM To: Burr, Geoff (OST) (geoff.burr@dot.gov) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Cc: Fulton, Finch (OST) (Finch.Fulton@dot.gov) ; Owens, James (OST) ; Smith, Loren (OST) ; Kopko, Matthew (OST) ; Ray, James (OST) Subject: WH 30 Day Cabinet Report NY Times Lipton FOIA--0319 Please see the attached WH Cabinet report and submit any edits by COB Today. Thank you! NY Times Lipton FOIA--0320 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Friday, September 8, 2017 7:03 AM To: Elaine L. Cha @dot.gov> (b) (6) Inman, Todd (OST) ; Henry, DeLynn (OST) Cc: Subject: Re: where are the answers I asked for the China trip flights Will do Sent from my iPhone On Sep 8, 2017, at 7:02 AM, Elaine L. Cha @dot.gov> wrote: (b) (6) My box is 2 feet high You bring it in and show me From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Friday, September 08, 2017 7:02 AM To: Elaine L. Chao Cc: Inman, Todd (OST); Henry, DeLynn (OST) Subject: Re: where are the answers I asked for the China trip flights They are in your box for review this am. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 8, 2017, at 7:00 AM, Elaine L. Cha (b) (6) @dot.gov> wrote: You need to bring them in for me to review first thing this morning. If I am running late, you are still to bring it in. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0321 “A person has all the time in the world for the things the want to do.” (b) (6) From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, September 08, 2017 6:43 AM To: Elaine L. Chao Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST); Henry, DeLynn (OST) Subject: Re: where are the answers I asked for the China trip flights Ma'am they are done and were done. (b) (5) and everything got backed up we never got a chance to bring them into you. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of The Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite (W-9) 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 On Sep 7, 2017, at 11:38 PM, Elaine L. Chao (b) (6) @dot.gov> wrote: NY Times Lipton FOIA--0322 NY Times Lipton From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 10:56 AM To: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) ; Gehring, Wendy (OST) Cc: Burr, Geoff (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) ; Furman, Jon (OST) ; McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: RE: X briefing on China Transportation issues Just let me know who needs to be in the briefing exactly and I’ll put a second one on her calendar for next week. From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 9:59 AM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) ; Gehring, Wendy (OST) Cc: Burr, Geoff (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) ; Furman, Jon (OST) ; McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: RE: X briefing on China Transportation issues I’d suggest they get their own briefing. 2 different levels of information and she will have specific questions relevant just to her. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation NY Times Lipton FOIA--0324 West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests to secretaryscheduler@dot.gov) From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 9:56 AM To: Kan, Derek (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST) Cc: Inman, Todd (OST); Burr, Geoff (OST); Genero, Laura (OST); Furman, Jon (OST); McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: RE: X briefing on China Transportation issues It’s already on the schedule for Tuesday at 2:45pm. I will add these other people. It’s titled Briefing on Upcoming Trip. From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 9:54 AM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) ; Gehring, Wendy (OST) Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Burr, Geoff (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) ; Furman, Jon (OST) ; McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: X briefing on China Transportation issues Wendy and Elle, Can we please set up a 45 minute briefing for S-1 next week on transportation issues? I think it can be either on Tues or Wed and at her preferred time for these briefings. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0325 It’ll likely be a pretty big group:  Susan McDermott  Julie Abraham (and whomever else they need)  Marianne McInerney  Laura Genero  Todd Inman  Jon Furman  Me  Geoff Burr (optional and defer to him) @Geoff and Todd, do you think we should bring Finch, Jim, and Buzby to this given they are some of the non-careers that will be in China? Alternatively, they can get their own briefing. Thanks. Derek NY Times Lipton FOIA--0326 From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 9:56 AM To: Elaine L. Cha Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) ; Burr, Geoff (OST) @dot.gov> (b) (6) ; Genero, Laura (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) ; Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: SBU: Party Congress dates Just heard from our X-team who heard from the Chinese MOT…the 19th Party Congress will be held between Oct 18 and 25. China’s MOT need to finish internal procedures before formally confirming the dates, however they do not believe there will be a problem. Key takeaway here is our proposed timeline works great (i.e., leaving Oct 28). NY Times Lipton FOIA--0327 From: Elaine L. Cha Sent: Monday, September 11, 2017 7:53 AM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Cc: @dot.gov> (b) (6) Gehring, Wendy (OST) ; Henry, DeLynn (OST) Subject: Scheduling (b) (5) (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0328 (b) (5) -----Original Message----From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Saturday, September 09, 2017 9:51 PM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject (b) (5) (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0329 To: Burr, Geoff (OST)[geoff.burr@dot.gov]; Inman, Todd (OST)[todd.inman@dot.gov]; Henry, DeLynn (OST)[delynn.henry@dot.gov]; Furman, Jon (OST)[jon.furman@dot.gov]; Basile, Gabrielle (OST)[gabrielle.basile@dot.gov]; Genero, Laura (OST)[Laura.Genero@dot.gov]; Kan, Derek (OST)[derek.kan@dot.gov] Required Attendees: Burr, Geoff (OST) (geoff.burr@dot.gov); Inman, Todd (OST) (todd.inman@dot.gov); Henry, DeLynn (OST); Furman, Jon (OST) (jon.furman@dot.gov); Basile, Gabrielle (OST); Genero, Laura (OST) (Laura.Genero@dot.gov); Kan, Derek (OST) Secretary's Office Location: Importance: Normal Subject: Scheduling/China Scheduling Meeting W ed 9/13/2017 9:00:00 AM Start Date/Time: W ed 9/13/2017 10:00:00 AM End Date/Time: Recurrence Pattern: Daily Staff: Attendees: Contact: NY Times Lipton FOIA--0330 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2017 11:00 AM To: Kan, Derek (OST) ; Gehring, Wendy (OST) ; Burr, Geoff (OST) Subject: Things to discuss on Monday The secretary's award ceremony on Wednesday November 8th. Are these our awards? S1 seems to think she should stay the whole time. The info is on my desk, but wanted you to be aware she's thinking about these. (b) (5) I'll put a China trip scheduling meeting on her calendar for Monda Sent from my iPhone NY Times Lipton FOIA--0331 (b) (6) From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Friday, September 1, 2017 1:56 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) ; Basile, Gabrielle (OST) @dot.gov> (b) (6) ; Furman, Jon (OST) ; Henry, DeLynn (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) ; Burr, Geoff (OST) Subject: Travel Schedule Friday Sept 1- Monday Sept 4 Attach: 09.01.17 SDF_DCA 08.30.17.docx Secretary, Please see below and attached. No changes since last version, wanted to ensure you have it. (b) (6) is confirmed for tomorrow. I’m in town all weekend if you need anything, I don’t leave unti (b) (6) I expect w (b) (5) I will let you know. Lastly, it is my understandin (b) (5) TRAVEL SCHEDULE FOR THE SECRETARY Friday, September 1 – Monday, September 5, 2017 Washington, DC (b) (6) Washington, DC Friday, September 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0332 . 11:10am THE SECRETARY departs DOT en route to Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) Airport Drive time: 12:10pm 1 hour THE SECRETARY arrives BWI and proceeds t Airport Advance: 12:40pm THE SECRETAR (b) (6) (b) (6) (b) (6) 2:20pm THE SECRETAR (b) (6) 2:30pm THE SECRETAR (b) (6) (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0333 2:45pm - China Trip Meeting 3:30pm (b) (6) Dial: 3:30pm - DeLynn to Connect Call with Canadian Transport Minister Marc Garneau 3:45pm (b) (6) 4:15pm - Dial: DeLynn to Connect Staff: G Burr/D Kan Call with Former Senator David Karnes 4:30pm (b) (6) Dial: 5:00pm - Meeting wit DeLynn to Connect (b) (6) l, Candidate FHWA Counsel 5:30pm (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0334 6:00pm (6) 6:30pm 8:30pm Location: Attendees: 8 :3 0pm (0) (5) RON: (one) Saturday, September A 2017 12:00pm- 4:00pm Location: (6) NY Times Lipton 6: 15pm - 6:30pm - 10:30pm Location: (We) 1 0:30pm RON: (9N5) 2 Sunday, September 17 2:00pm THE SECRETAR 2: 15pm - (W6) 3:45pm Location: Phone: (6) NY Times Lipton RON: (b) (6) Monday, September 4, 2017 11:30am THE SECRETAR (b) (6) 11:45am THE SECRETAR (b) (6) THE SECRETAR (b) (6) gate 12:16pm t 1:55pm THE SECRETAR (b) (6) 2:05pm THE SECRETAR (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0337 (b) (6) 2:20pm THE SECRETAR (b) (6) AIRPORTS (b) (6) CONTACTS Scheduling Wendy Gehring (b) (6) Elle Basile (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0338 Wendy M Gehring Director of Scheduling Office of the Secretary US Department of Transportation E: wendy.gehring@dot.gov P: 202.366.9702 M (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0339 From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 6:54 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) ; Basile, Gabrielle (OST) @dot.gov> (b) (6) ; Henry, DeLynn (OST) ; Furman, Jon (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) ; Burr, Geoff (OST) Subject: Travel Schedule Friday Sept 1-Monday Sept 4 Attach: 09.01.17 SDF_DCA 08.30.17.docx Please see below and attached TRAVEL SCHEDULE FOR THE SECRETARY Friday, September 1 – Monday, September 5, 2017 Washington, DC (b) (6) Washington, DC Friday, September 1, 2017 11:10am THE SECRETARY departs DOT en route to Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) Airport Drive time: 1 hour NY Times Lipton FOIA--0340 12:10pm THE SECRETARY arrives BWI and proceeds t Airport Advance: 12:40pm THE SECRETAR (b) (6) (b) (6) (b) (6) 2:20pm THE SECRETAR (b) (6) 2:30pm THE SECRETAR (b) (6) (b) (6) 2:45pm - China Trip Meeting 3:30pm (b) (6) Dial: DeLynn to Connect NY Times Lipton FOIA--0341 3:30pm - Call with Canadian Transport Minister Marc Gameau 3:45pm - Dial: DeLynn to Connect Staff: Burr/D Kan 4:15pm - Call with Former Senator David Kames 4:30pm - - Dial: DeLynn to Connect 5:00pm - Meeting wit Candidate FHWA Counsel 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 8:30pm NY TIM Upton (6) 8:30pm (5) RON I (5) Saturday, September A 2017 12:00vm- 4:00pm (11) (6) 6: 15pm - (W5) 6:30pm- 10:30pm (6) NY Times Lipton 1 0:30pm (W5) RON (5) Sunday, September :31 2017 2:00pm THE SECRETAR (W6) 2: 15pm - (bus) 3:45pm Location: (me) Phone: RON: mm Monday, September 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton 11:30am THE SECRETAR (b) (6) 11:45am (b) (6) THE SECRETAR (b) (6) THE SECRETAR (b) (6) gate 12:16pm 1:55pm THE SECRETAR (b) (6) 2:05pm THE SECRETAR (b) (6) THE SECRETAR (b) (6) 2:20pm (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0345 AIRPORTS (b) (6) CONTACTS Scheduling Wendy Gehring (b) (6) Elle Basile (b) (6) Wendy M Gehring Director of Scheduling Office of the Secretary US Department of Transportation E: wendy.gehring@dot.gov NY Times Lipton FOIA--0346 P: 202.366.9702 (6) NY Times Lipton From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 11:28 AM To: 'Elaine L. Chao Cc: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: Trip Meetings (b) (6) @dot.gov> You now have a Trip meeting scheduled every day at 5:30pm leading up to the China Trip. These have been added in addition to your already scheduled morning trip meetings that are scheduled every day on your calendar leading up to the trip. Elle Basile Deputy Scheduler U.S. Secretary of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave SE O: 202.366.4304 C (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0348 From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 1:55 PM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Subject: Can you look at schedule today and make sur (b) (5) Please? Wendy M Gehring Director of Scheduling Office of the Secretary US Department of Transportation E: wendy.gehring@dot.gov P: 202.366.9702 M (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0349 From: Furman, Jon (OST) Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 8:14 AM To: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) Cc: Kan, Derek (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) Subject: Updated China Schedule Attach: China Trip Scenario updated 9.12.17.docx All, please see attached for slightly updated version. Jon Furman Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 (202) 366-1796 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0350 9/11/17 11:14 PM TRIP SCENARIO FOR THE SECRETARY Friday, October 27, 2017- Monday, November 6, 2017 (b) (5) Friday, October 27, 2017 (b) (5) Saturday, October 28, 2017 (b) (5) Sunday, October 29, 2017 (b) (5) Monday, October 30, 2017 (b) (5) 1 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0351 9/11/17 11:14 PM Tuesday, October 3, 2017 NY Times Lipton 9/11/17 11:14 PM Wednesday, November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton 9/11/17 11:14 PM Thursday, November 2017 NY Times Lipton 9/11/17 11:14 PM Friday, November 3, 2017 (b) (5) Saturday, November 5, 2017 (b) (5) Sunday, November 5, 2017 (b) (5) 5 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0355 9/11/17 11:14 PM Mondav, November Q, 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Friday, September 1, 2017 3:50 PM To: Henry, DeLynn (OST) ; Burr, Geoff (OST) ; Gehring, Wendy (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) ; Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Cc: Elaine L. Cha @dot.gov>; Knouse, Ruth (OST) (b) (6) ; Furman, Jon (OST) Subject: Updated China trip deck Attach: 20170831 China Trip v2.pptx; S-1 Draft Trip Schedule CHINA v2 wed depart south bound.docx; S-1 Draft Trip Schedule CHINA 8 25 2017_v2.docx Please find attached an updated China trip deck and two options for the itinerary. The Secretary asked this be sent in her overnight. This deck includes the following changes: (b) (5) Please let me know if anyone has any questions. Thanks Laura for all of your help. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0359 China Trip Planning September 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton Option 2** as of 8/30/17 NOTIONAL TRAVEL SCHEDULE FOR SECRETARY ELAINE L. CHAO DEPART SATRUDAY, OCTOBER 29 – RETURN SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2017 (b) (5) (b) (5) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 (b) (5) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 (b) (5) **All meeting times are still to be determined and are listed as a placeholder. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0365 MONDAY, OCTOBER g9 2 NY Times Lipton TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3 NY Times Lipton 4 NY Times Lipton WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 5 NY Times Lipton THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 6 NY Times Lipton FRIDAY NOVEMBER 3 7 NY Times Lipton SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 8 NY Times Lipton 9 NY Times Lipton Option 1** as of 8/25/17 NOTIONAL TRAVEL SCHEDULE FOR SECRETARY ELAINE L. CHAO DEPART SATRUDAY, OCTOBER 29 – RETURN SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2017 (b) (5) (b) (5) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 (b) (5) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 (b) (5) **All meeting times are still to be determined and are listed as a placeholder. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0377 MONDAY, OCTOBER g9 2 NY Times Lipton TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3 NY Times Lipton 4 NY Times Lipton ) (b) (5) WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 (CONT’D) (b) (5) **All meeting times are still to be determined and are listed as a placeholder. 5 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0381 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 6 NY Times Lipton FRIDAY 7 NY Times Lipton SAT 8 NY Times Lipton SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 9 NY Times Lipton From: Tanya Snyder Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 4:34 PM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: circling back on Sec. Chao's China trip Hi Marianne, Just wanted to circle back on some details of Sec. Chao’s trip, after our text-and-voicemail exchange this weekend. Do you have the dates of her travel yet? I know you said you were still awaiting some details. Is the whole trip hosted by the Ministry of Transport? You mentioned that four issues would be covered: infrastructure, disaster response, maritime and what else? And what can you tell me about this rumor that her dad is going with her? 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HOWEVER, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT TRAVELERS BRING A GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID AND COPY OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE. DOD TRAVELERS TRANSITING THROUGH THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA-E.G.,MAINLAND CHINA THROUGH THE AND HONG KONG-WITHIN A 24 HOUR PERIOD MUST POSSESS A VALID PASSPORT. . VISAS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THE AIRLINES CAN AND WILL DENY YOUR BOARDING. FOR DESTINATION VISA/PASSPORT INFORMATION SEE ****TRAVEL.STATE.GOV/TRAVEL**** FOR AIRPORT SECURITY INFORMATION SEE WWW.TSA.GOV . UNUSED PAPER TICKETS MUST BE RETURNED TO CWTSATOTRAVEL CONTACT CWTSATOTRAVEL TO REFUND ELECTRONIC TICKETS FARES ARE NOT GUARANTEED UNTIL TICKETED . THE FLY AMERICA ACT REQUIRES GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES PERFORMING US GOVERNMENT FINANCED TRAVEL TO USE US FLAG CARRIERS. --------------------------------------------PLEASE VISIT WWW.CARLSONWAGONLIT.COM/AIRLINEBAGGAGEFEES FOR BAGGAGE FEE INFORMATION. CHECK OPERATING CARRIER FOR ALLOWANCE IF TRAVELING ON CODE SHARE FLIGHT. --------------------------------------------**************************************************** NY Times Lipton FOIA--0396 Date: Oct 25, 2017 INTERNATIONAL TRAVELER ENTERING OR LEAVING THE U.K., AND INBOUND INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS TO CANADA AND THE U.S., WHO ARE CARRYING ELECTRONIC OR BATTERY-POWERED DEVICES - INCLUDING MOBILE TELEPHONES, TABLETS, E-BOOKS, LAPTOPS, ETC. - MAY BE REQUIRED TO TURN ON THEIR DEVICE IN FRONT OF SECURITY TEAMS AND/OR DEMONSTRATE THE ITEMS FUNCTIONALITY. IF UNABLE TO TURN ON YOUR DEVICE, YOU MAY BE DENIED BOARDING. ***************************************************** NY Times Lipton FOIA--0397 From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 5, 2017 4:32 PM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) ; Burr, Geoff (OST) Subject: FW: //ACTION//ROUTINE//Policy Dialogue Presentations Attach: US-China TF Overview 10-2-17.pptx; TF9 draft agenda_Delegation.docx; File10-05-2017-162415.pdf China meeting info From: Traini, Joseph (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2017 4:31 PM To: Kan, Derek (OST) Cc: Abraham, Julie (OST) Subject: FW: //ACTION//ROUTINE//Policy Dialogue Presentations The ppt TF Overview and the TF9 draft agenda and draft delegation list was provided to the folks in the email below. The attached pdf are the folks that were everyone that was in the meeting on 09/26. From: Eley, Kevin (OST) Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2017 9:38 AM To: Borkar, Gitanjali (OST) ; Williams, Dee (NHTSA) ; Kishiyama, Lonnie (MARAD) ; Hall, Faith (FTA) ; Kern, Stephen (FHWA) ; Constantino, Lindsey (PHMSA) ; Paquet, Ryan (PHMSA) ; Taylor, Benjamin (OST) ; Padilla, Tony (MARAD) ; Barr, Barbara (FRA) ; Brown, Gregory (OST) ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Taylor-Hoes, Ronale ; Lowder, Michael (OST) ; Lauby, Robert (FRA) ; Rayman, Caitlin (FHWA) ; McLaughlin, NY Times Lipton FOIA--0398 Janet ; Alkhateeb, Maha CTR (OST) ; Zolghadr, Morvarid ; Koubek, Martin (NHTSA) ; Wondimneh, Ezana (NHTSA) ; Beuse, Nathaniel (NHTSA) ; Pfund, Duane (PHMSA) ; Hill, Jason (OST) Subject: //ACTION//ROUTINE//Policy Dialogue Presentations All, As we work to meet the Secretary’s intent for the upcoming Transportation Forum 9, I am soliciting your help in developing presentations that would be given by our the policy dialogue leads for the following areas: 1. Safety, 2. Innovation 3. Infrastructure 4. Disaster Preparedness & Response (to be cover by Office of Intelligence Security and Emergency Response) Specifically, we need your help in developing presentations that cover your agencies’ main policy objectives and priorities for each of the above areas above. The presentations should include: - Challenges we are seeking to address --Description of programs, projects, and/or activities that we are pursuing to address these challenges - The targets, milestones and associated timelines we are seeking to achieve - How we work with stakeholders to achieve results Once received, our team will compile a mass presentation for our non-careers to review, approve, and send to China in advance of the trip. If you are not a PowerPoint expert, please do not worry about putting the presentations in PowerPoint format- the content is most important. I am assuming that your agencies have presentations off the shelf that you can work from and hope that this will not be a heavy lift. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0399 I request you provide your inputs to Joe Traini (Joseph.Traini@dot.gov) and Kevin Eley(kevin.eley@dot.gov) by Friday 6 October. Please do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions. Thanks again for your flexibility as we work to enhance the opportunities of the TF and meet the Secretary’s vision. Very Respectfully, Kevin H. Eley NY Times Lipton FOIA--0400 To: Schwier, Allison N[SchwierAN@state.gov]; Douglas, W alter T[DouglasW T@state.gov]; Voyles, Halima K[VoylesHK@state.gov]; Sherman, Anne N[ShermanAN@state.gov]; Traini, Joseph (OST)[Joseph.Traini@dot.gov]; Marianetti, Jadon[Jadon.Marianetti@ed.gov]; McLaughlin, Maureen[Maureen.McLaughlin@ed.gov]; Holden, Ronald[Ronald.Holden@ed.gov]; Fink, Andrew (OST)[andrew.fink@dot.gov]; McInerney, Marianne (OST)[marianne.mcinerney@dot.gov]; Genero, Laura (OST)[Laura.Genero@dot.gov] Location: Jack Morton Auditorium - 805 21st Street, NW Importance: Normal Subject: FW : Chinese Dialogue Final W alk-Through Start Date/Time: End Date/Time: W ed 9/27/2017 4:00:00 PM W ed 9/27/2017 5:00:00 PM ;; Final walkthrough for anyone interested and can attend. My very best, Debra -----Original Appointment----From: Pierce, Maura Sent: Monday, September 25, 2017 7:28 PM To: Pierce, Maura; Wills, Laura B; paul winston; Diminuco, Steven L; Banks, Theresa E; Brady, Michelle S; Morrell, Suzanne T; Solomon, Crystal D; Moore, Ryan E; Ravnholt-Hankin, Meg C; Miller, Phillip L; Green, Angela; Stafford, Mark M; Gowa, Timothy M; Guice, April J; Rangel, Jeannie S; Lanchantin, Shawn R; Dyson, Sheila R; Lo, Debra; Tim Unes; Scott Owen; Schwier, Allison N; Voyles, Halima K Subject: Chinese Dialogue Final Walk-Through When: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 4:00 PM-5:00 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: Jack Morton Auditorium - 805 21st Street, NW NY Times Lipton FOIA--0417 From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 5:52 PM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: FW: circling back on Sec. Chao's China trip (b) (5) f From: Tanya Snyder [mailto:tsnyder@politico.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 4:34 PM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: circling back on Sec. Chao's China trip Hi Marianne, Just wanted to circle back on some details of Sec. Chao’s trip, after our text-and-voicemail exchange this weekend. Do you have the dates of her travel yet? I know you said you were still awaiting some details. Is the whole trip hosted by the Ministry of Transport? You mentioned that four issues would be covered: NY Times Lipton FOIA--0418 infrastructure, disaster response, maritime and what else? Any word on her Dad going? ! (b) (6) Thanks for everything. Best, Tanya -Tanya Snyder Transportation Reporter POLITICO Pro (b) (6) mobile @TSnyderDC Subscribe to the Morning Transportation daily tipsheet: http://politi.co/1EmRIcH NY Times Lipton FOIA--0419 From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 4:40 PM To: Burr, Geoff (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: FW: circling back on Sec. Chao's China trip Tanya (b) (5) s . From: Tanya Snyder [mailto:tsnyder@politico.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 4:34 PM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: circling back on Sec. Chao's China trip Hi Marianne, Just wanted to circle back on some details of Sec. Chao’s trip, after our text-and-voicemail exchange this weekend. Do you have the dates of her travel yet? I know you said you were still awaiting some details. Is the whole trip hosted by the Ministry of Transport? You mentioned that four issues would be covered: infrastructure, disaster response, maritime and what else? Any word on her Dad going? (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0420 Thanks for everything. Best, Tanya -Tanya Snyder Transportation Reporter POLITICO Pro (b) (6) mobile @TSnyderDC Subscribe to the Morning Transportation daily tipsheet: http://politi.co/1EmRIcH NY Times Lipton FOIA--0421 From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 5, 2017 4:13 PM To: Kan, Derek (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) ; Burr, Geoff (OST) Subject: FW: In response to your October 3 inquiry (b) (5) From: Harwell, Drew [mailto:Drew.Harwell@washpost.com] Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2017 4:11 PM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: Re: In response to your October 3 inquiry Hi Marianne, W e've been told that Secretary Chao is expecting to go to China next week. W e've also heard Richard Lauby, chief safety officer at FRA, will join. Is that accurate? W hat is the trip for? How long will it last? And how is Secretary Chao and her travel party getting there? Thanks again. Drew Harwell Reporter The W ashington Post (202) 334-7918 newsroom (b) (6) cell NY Times Lipton FOIA--0422 From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 5, 2017 5:13 PM To: Burr, Geoff (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: FW: In response to your October 3 inquiry (b ) (5 ) . From: Harwell, Drew [mailto:Drew.Harwell@washpost.com] Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2017 4:11 PM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: Re: In response to your October 3 inquiry Hi Marianne, W e've been told that Secretary Chao is expecting to go to China next week. W e've also heard Richard Lauby, chief safety officer at FRA, will join. Is that accurate? W hat is the trip for? How long will it last? And how is Secretary Chao and her travel party getting there? Thanks again. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0423 Drew Harwell Reporter The W ashington Post (202) 334-7918 newsroom (b) (6) cell From: Harwell, Drew Sent: Thursday, October 5, 2017 1:45:45 PM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: Re: In response to your October 3 inquiry Hi Marianne, W e note that other agencies pay those rates you cited below but, when citing the European trip, estimate the 11 hours of flight back at the $3,347 rate. The editors tell me they want a cost justification or documented evidence that the trips were the cheapest option before we change the headline. If you can provide that, I can absolutely push 'em to change. Thanks again. Drew Harwell Reporter The W ashington Post (202) 334-7918 newsroom (b) (6) cell From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 5, 2017 1:34:34 PM To: Harwell, Drew Subject: FW: In response to your October 3 inquiry NY Times Lipton FOIA--0424 It is important to note: The current cost of the equipment for DOT as of January 2017 is $967.00 per hour for the N2 and N3. For N1, the hourly cost is $3,347.00 per hour. Please see the following as follow-up. Below are the rates for use of the aircraft by other organizations. We are not involved in setting the rates and I will try provide background on which subset does set the rates and how often they are reviewed. AIRCRAFT COST/HOUR GULFSTREAM GIV CESSNA CE560XL CHALLENGER $5,644 $4,922 $3,519 From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2017 1:50 PM To: Harwell, Drew Subject: In response to your October 3 inquiry Thank you for your inquiry, we appreciate the opportunity to clarify several questions you posed and to share information on the Secretary’s travel. As it relates to official travel, the Secretary has taken at least 38 commercial flights not including long distance travel by car and Amtrak since February 1, and has used a DOT aircraft seven times. DOT aircraft was only used in instances when the total cost was cheaper than available commercial options or the schedule required it or for security reasons when prescribed by the protective service division for international travel. All travel on the DOT plane was reviewed and preapproved by ethics counsel. The Secretary has traveled on Air Force One and on Air Force Two with the President and Vice President respectively. The Secretary prefers to travel commercial and does so whenever possible. In rare cases when it NY Times Lipton FOIA--0425 is more cost effective to travel via DOT aircraft or when there is not an available commercial flight at the time required, or when security is a concern, the Secretary and staff have used DOT aircraft. She is never the only passenger on the plane. For example, the Secretary traveled to Detroit on June 5 to speak to the 25th Annual International Technical Conference on Enhanced Vehicle Safety hosted by NHTSA, to participate in an exhibition of research and development of autonomous vehicles and to meet with General Motors. The Secretary had originally planned to fly commercial and had a whole day of planned activities in Detroit. Due to an important announcement by the White House on one of the Administration’s priority issues (ATO Reform), her itinerary needed to be changed and no commercial flight option was available to get her to Detroit in time to meet her official commitments and to return back for meetings the next morning. As another example, the Secretary traveled to South Bend, Indiana, at the request of the White House, to open a new toll road and to meet with various stakeholders to discuss the Department’s (CIG) Capital Investment Grant Program. The DOT aircraft was used because it was a more cost effective and efficient way to get the Secretary and her staff to South Bend and back to Washington in the time required. The Secretary has flown commercial on the majority of her travel -- 38 commercial flights. The Secretary took 7 trips on DOT aircrafts that are available and operated by the FAA. All flights on DOT aircraft were reviewed and preapproved by the Office of General Counsel. The Secretary’s immediate predecessor at the Department used DOT airplane for 116 trips from 2013 to January 2017 not counting his use of military aircrafts for international travels. The Office of General Counsel reviews and approves requests for the Secretary's use of the DOT plane. This approach is consistent with government wide guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget (Circular A-126, 1992). Family and Travel: The Secretary has never been joined by her husband on any official travel. Her father flew once on Air Force One. It is important to note that DOT staff only books the Secretary on coach class fares when flying commercial which has been noted by members of the public: SPOTTED: Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao boarding a Southwest Airlines flight Sunday afternoon from Louisville to BW I. "She boarded like any other passenger in Louisville with a carry-on bag and found a seat in the rear of the aircraft." -- NOT FLYING PRIVATE: ELAINE CHAO. She was spotted flying coach yesterday on American Airlines flight 1597 from Phoenix to BW I. She was attending a conference for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. In response to your question on Leesburg, the Secretary has not flown into Leesburg on commercial, government or private aircraft. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0426 FAA Equipment, Costs and Background: As background, the FAA equipment is often utilized by other agencies, most recently, FEMA, TSA and their K-9 units to respond to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. Additional other agencies that use this DOT equipment include FAA, DHS, DOE, and NTSB. N1, which is a G4, was purchased in 1989 (28 years ago) and the two Citations, N2 and N3 are leased and are over 14 years old. Other than the pilots and the technician, there are no flight personnel assigned to the equipment. There is no flight attendant. No food or drinks are provided. Regarding rates for the use of the equipment, the FAA sets the rates. For DOT, since the FAA is part of DOT, there is no reimbursement. The current cost of the equipment as of January 2017 is $967.00 per hour for the N2 and N3. For N1, the hourly cost is $3,347.00 per hour. In response to your Question on the European trip to the G-7 Summit: The Secretary, as have all her predecessors, attended the opening of the Paris Air Show. This was at the strong encouragement of the DOT career staff, especially in light of the fact that this is her first year as Secretary of Transportation. The Secretary provided the U. S. representation at the plenary session, made keynote remarks at the opening of the U. S. Pavilion, spoke to the new French president, visited the various U. S. companies’ exhibits to demonstrate her support for the American aerospace industry, and met with attending service men and women from the U.S. Air Force and National Guard. The Paris Air Show was part of travel to the G-7 Transportation Summit. Her time in Paris did not exceed 32 hours from touch down to wheels up and she had no personal time. As for the G7 Transportation Summit, the participants are the Transportation Ministers of the G7 countries and the meeting was two days in length. She did not take any personal time. To clarify, no equipment was flown to Paris to “escort” the Secretary. Only one plane was utilized for the trip. Additionally, it is important to clarify that no empty government plane has ever been flown to pick up the Secretary. The information you have received is inaccurate. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0427 As for your inference that the Secretary’s travel for the European trip does not match the practices of past administrations; you are right. She traveled for fewer days, did not take family, did not take personal time and she did not stay beyond the time required by meetings. Again, your source has provided you with inaccurate information. If you look at records for 2016 and 2015 as well as 2013 and 2011, you will see that former Secretaries stayed in Paris for many more additional days for sightseeing. Again, it seems you have been provided with inaccurate information. To summarize, the Secretary traveled from Teterboro to Paris on DOT aircraft on June 18 to attend the Paris Air Show. She traveled to Sardinia, Italy on June 21 to attend the G7 Transport Ministers Summit. She returned to Washington on June 23. Government aircraft was used because of the tight itinerary and for security reasons by her Protective Service Division. There was never a time when an empty government plane was used for the Secretary’s travel. As to former DOT officials, they used the DOT aircraft with far greater frequency than the Secretary. For example, the Secretary's immediate predecessor used the DOT aircraft for 116 trips during his tenure, not including the use of military jets for international travels. As for the 13 hours, again I think your source is incorrect. Please review what you have as we are happy to clarify. The return flight from the G-7 Summit was approximately 11 hours. You asked about the Secretary’s response to concerns over the flight costs of Cabinet secretaries, and whether they are an appropriate use of taxpayer funds. The Secretary is very sensitive to concerns about appropriate use of taxpayer’s funds. She always tries to travel in the most cost efficient manner possible. She typically flies coach class on commercial carriers, and only uses DOT aircraft in rare instances when it is more cost effective, or when there is not an available commercial flight at the times required, or because of security considerations of her Protective Service Division. Thank you Marianne McInerney NY Times Lipton FOIA--0428 Marianne McInerney Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Mobile: (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0429 From: Gray, Sheila (OST) Sent: Monday, October 23, 2017 1:38 PM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Cc: Gray, Sheila (OST) Subject: FW: ITINERARY ONLY - MARIANNE MCINERNEY - Travel Date: 26OCT17 - Ref Attach: (b) (6) (b) (6) .pdf Hi Marianne, Just wanted to know if you would like the attached flights ticketed today, or should I hold off? Please let me know. Thanks. 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If you received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and delete the email and any attachments; any further use of such e-mail or attachments is strictly prohibited. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0431 Carlson Wagonli billim'dit?l. wlv' Your Itinerary Trip on Oct 26, 2017 Locator Date:0ct 18, 2017 Traveler MARIANNE MCINERNEY DOT AWN-MARIANNE MCINERNEY 202-366-0305 THIS IS AN ITINERARY ONLY AND NOT A VALID TICKET OR RECEIPT Customer Number 257BJ7D Agent 07 Thursday, October 26, 2017 Con?rmation arm I Flight DELTA AIR LINES INC 2468 DEPARTURE ARRIVAL 9:41 AM, Oct 26, 2017 11:18 AM, Oct 26, 2017 Status Con?rmed Class Coach Class Duration 01:37 (Non-stop) Equipment Boeing 737-800 Meal Service No Meal Service Reserved Seats 180 Frequent Flyer (19(6) Notes DEF-TERMINAL ARR-E. H.MCNAMARA TERMINAL ThurSday, octOber 26, 2017 Con?nnatlon an?) I Flight DELTA AIR LINES INC 189 DEPARTURE ARRIVAL BEIJING, CHINA 12:45 PM, Oct 26, 2017 2:45 PM, Oct 27, 2017 Status Con?rmed Class Coad1 Class - Duration 14:00 (Non-stop) Equipment Airbus Industrie 330-200 Jet Meal Service Dinner Reserved Seats 178 Frequent Flyer (bus) Notes DEP-E.H.MCNAMARA TERMINAL ARR-TERMINAL 2 Sunday, November 05, 2017 Confirmation (ms) Flight DELTA AIR LINES INC 88 DEPARTURE ARRIVAL SHANGHAI, CHINA LOS 9:20 PM, Nov 05, 2017 4:55 PM, Nov 05, 2017 Status Con?rmed Class Coach Class - Duration 11:35 (Non-stop) Equipment 77L Meal Service Dinner Reserved Seats 34D Frequent Flyer (bus) NY Times Lipton Notes DEP-TERMI NAL 1 ARR-TOM BRADLEY INTL TERM SEAT ASSIGNMENT RESTRICTED TO AIRPORT CHECK-IN Sunday, November 05, 2017 Flight DELTA AIR LINES INC 1354 Con?rmation (one) DEPARTURE ARRIVAL LOS ATLANTA, GA 10:30 PM, Nov 05, 2017 5:43 AM, Nov 06, 2017 Status Con?rmed Class Coach Class - Duration 04:13 (Non-stop) Equipment Boeing 757 300 Series Jet Meal Service Refreshment For Purchase Reserved Seats 27D Frequent Flyer (bus) Notes DEF-TERMINAL 2 ARR-SOUTH TERMINAL Monday, November 06, 2017 Confirmation (me) Flight DELTA AIR LINES INC 2638 DEPARTURE ARRIVAL ATLANTA, GA 7:25 AM, Nov 06, 2017 9:10 AM, Nov 06, 2017 Status Confirmed Class Coadi Class - Duration 01:45 (Non-stop) Equipment Airbus Jet Meal Service No Meal Service Reserved Seats 20C Frequent Flyer (ms) Notes DEP-SOUTH TERMINAL ARR-TERMINAL Nam Inv USD 1,625.00 212.00YR 36.00US 59.36XT 1,932.36 Total Amount 1,932.36 Form of Payment: - GENERAL INFORMATION THANK YOU FOR BOOKING WITH CWTSATOTRAVEL PLEASE NOTE OUR PHONE NUMBERS FOR YOUR ACCOUNT CWTSATOTRAVEL PHONE RESERVATION 1-877-327-5164 HOURS OF BUSINESS ARE MON-FRI 7AM-10PM EASTERN FOR AN AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY, PLEASE CONTACT CWTSATOTRAVEL AT 1-877-327-5164 INTERNATIONAL 800 NUMBER DOES NOT WORK CALL COLLECT TO 210-877-3219 RESERVED SEATS SUBJECT TO CANCEL 30 MIN PRIOR TO FLIGHT FOR INFORMATION ON TSA SECURE FLIGHT PROGRAM VISIT INTERNATIONAL RESERVATIONS REQUIRE CHECK-IN AT LEAST 2 HOURS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE WHEN TRAVELING OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES YOU CAN CAU. 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UNUSED PAPER TICKETS MUST BE RETURNED TO CWTSATOTRAVEL CONTACT CWTSATOTRAVEL TO REFUND ELECTRONIC TICKETS FARES ARE NOT GUARANTEED UNTIL TICKETED . THE FLY AMERICA ACT REQUIRES GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES PERFORMING US GOVERNMENT FINANCED TRAVEL TO USE US FLAG CARRIERS. --------------------------------------------PLEASE VISIT WWW.CARLSONWAGONLIT.COM/AIRLINEBAGGAGEFEES FOR BAGGAGE FEE INFORMATION. CHECK OPERATING CARRIER FOR ALLOWANCE IF TRAVELING ON CODE SHARE FLIGHT. --------------------------------------------**************************************************** INTERNATIONAL TRAVELER ENTERING OR LEAVING THE U.K., AND INBOUND INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS TO CANADA AND THE U.S., WHO ARE CARRYING ELECTRONIC OR BATTERY-POWERED DEVICES - INCLUDING MOBILE TELEPHONES, TABLETS, E-BOOKS, LAPTOPS, ETC. - MAY BE REQUIRED TO TURN ON THEIR DEVICE IN FRONT OF SECURITY TEAMS AND/OR DEMONSTRATE THE ITEMS FUNCTIONALITY. IF UNABLE TO TURN ON YOUR DEVICE, YOU MAY BE DENIED BOARDING. ***************************************************** . CWTSATOTRAVEL CAN BOOK YOUR HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS. WE CAN ASSIST IN KEEPING COSTS WITHIN PER DIEM AT A FEMA APPROVED PROPERTY, GUARANTEE YOUR RESERVATION FOR LATE ARRIVAL, AND EVEN CHECK FOR A ROOM AT YOUR FAVORITE HOTEL AT LOW FEDROOM OR CWTSATOTRAVEL GOVERNMENT RATES. ALL YOUR RESERVATIONS INCLUDED ON ONE ITINERARY--AIR, CAR, AND HOTEL. . THANKS FROM YOUR CWTSATOTRAVEL TEAM!!! NY Times Lipton FOIA--0434 From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Wednesday, October 4, 2017 4:52 PM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: FW: Logistical Arrangements for S-1 Trip to China Attach: China_Visa_Application _TEMPLATE.PDF; DOS Visa Request Sheet_TEMPLATE.DOCX; New China Photo Requirements 020817 001.jpg J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests to secretaryscheduler@dot.gov) From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 12:10 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST); Genero, Laura (OST); Furman, Jon (OST); Kan, Derek (OST) Cc: Abraham, Julie (OST); Traini, Joseph (OST); Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) Subject: Logistical Arrangements for S-1 Trip to China Good morning, NY Times Lipton FOIA--0435 We have received the invitation letter to proceed with getting visas for S-1 and those traveling as part of the DOT delegation. Below are specific instructions for completing the visa applications and a list of additional items that will need to accompany the application. We will need to move quickly to get the visas processed for everyone travelling to China and returned in a timely manner. If anyone does not have a passport, we will need to work with Stephanie in the Passport Office to expedite that process. In the interest of time, please provide to me a completed visa application package NLT Wednesday, October 4th (estimated return by October 13th). I am located at W86-409. Note the agent’s visa applications have already been submitted to the Passport Office and we are awaiting the State Department transmittal memo. Also, I will need additional items to prepare the eCC. I’ve detailed below all of the information needed for that as well. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. **************************************************************************** VISA REQUIREMENTS/APPLICATION PACKAGE 1. Visa application (see attached) Note: Application must be filled out completely and typed in all caps. Every section must be answered or your application will be rejected. If a question does not apply, please type N/A. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0436 Print document single-sided only. 2. One photo (see attached photo requirements) 3. Official Passport (with no less than six (6) months validity, minimum of three blank pages, and must be signed) 4. Once copy of passport bio page (in color) 5. DOS Visa Fact Sheet (see attached) INFORMATION TO COMPLETE SECTIONS IN THE APPLICATION SECTION 1.9 LOCAL ID/CITIZENSHIP NUMBER – You must include either your social security number or driver’s license number. This section cannot be left blank. SECTION 1.23 MAJOR FAMILY MEMBERS - This section cannot be blank. If this does not apply, please type N/A SECTION 2.6 ITINERARY IN CHINA - You must include your itinerary. Since the schedule is still in flux, use the hotel address. If there is not enough space, you may use separate sheet. However, please indicate “see attached” , if this applies. Example** Date Detailed Address (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0437 (b) (5) Hotels (b) (5) SECTION 2.8 INFORMATION OF INVITER IN CHINA (OFFICIAL HOST) Name: Address: MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT NO. 11 JIANGUOMEN NEIDAJIE. DONGCHENG DISTRICT, BEIJING 100736 Phone: 86 010 65292818 Relationship: OFFICIAL VISIT SECTION 2.9 - You must answer if you’ve been granted a Chinese visa. If this applies to you, please indicate the date and location it was granted (Washington, DC) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0438 SECTION 2.10 OTHER COUNTRIES YOU HAVE VISITIED IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS - You must provide an answer. If this does not apply, please type N/A SECTION 4.1 DECLARATION AND SIGNATURE - Application must be signed and dated (yyyy/mm/dd) eCOUNTRY CLEARANCE I will prepare the eCC for the entire USDOT delegation. Please provide me the following information ASAP. • Name as it appears on your official passport • Title/Position • Passport Number • Office Phone Number / Email Address • Security Clearance type (e.g. Top Secret, Secret or none) • Flight Itinerary • Emergency contact person/information • Government Credit Card Info (number and expiration date) • Special Needs/Dietary Restrictions TF REGISTRATION The location of the Transportation Forum has been identified (b) (5) We are working with MOT on the procedures for registering TF participants and making hotel reservations. Please provide a list of DOT participants so that I can coordinate registration efforts with MOT. We will work through the Embassy to secure hotels rooms for the DOT delegation. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0439 HOTEL RESERVATIONS Note the U.S. Embassy Beijing and U.S. Consulate Shanghai have held a block of rooms at the various hotels; however, we will need to provide them with a list of DOT participants, travel dates, and GOVCC information to guarantee the room reservations. Please provide GOVCC information for Secy Chao so that we can proceed with guaranteeing her rooms at the various stops. If you have other names available, I’ll send those to the U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulate as well. They will send me the confirmations, once the rooms are guaranteed. If you need an early check in, please be sure to let me know that as well. Note the per diem rate (b) (5) (b) (5) If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. As we get more details, I’ll be sure to pass it on. Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Diplomatic Programs and Protocol Asia (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary NY Times Lipton FOIA--0440 U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov NY Times Lipton FOIA--0441 Form V.2013 中 华 人 民共 和 国 签 证 申请 表 Visa Application Form ofthe People’s Republic of China (For the Mainland of China only) 申请人必须如实、 完整、 清楚地填写本表格。 请逐项在空白处用中文或英文大写字母打印填写, 或在□内打 √选择。 如有关项目 不 适用, 请写“无”。 The applicant should fill in this form truthfully , completely and clearly. Please type the answer in capital English letters in the space provided or tick (√) the relevant box to select. If some of the items do not apply, please type N/A or None. 一、 个人信息 Part 1: Personal Information 姓 Last name 1. 1 英文姓名 粘贴一张近期正面免冠、 浅色背 景的彩色护照照片。 中间名 Middle name Full English name as in passport 照片 /Photo 名 First name 1.2 1.3 别名或曾用名 中文姓名 Name in Chinese 1.4 性别 Sex 1.6 现有国籍 Other name(s) □男 M Current nationality(ies) 1.8 Affix one recent color passport photo (full face, front view, bareheaded and against a plain light colored background). 1.5 出生日 期 □ 女F DOB(yyyy-mm-dd) 1.7 USA 曾有国籍 Former nationality(ies) 出生地点(市、 省 /州、 国) Place of birth(city, province/state,country) 1.9 身份证 /公民证号码 Local ID/ Citizenship number 1.10 护 照 / 旅行证件种 类 Passport/Travel document type □ 外交 Diplomatic □ 公务、 官员 Service or Official □ 普通 Ordinary □ 其他证件(请说明) Other (Please specify): 1.11 护照号码 1.12 签发日 期 Passport number Date of issue(yyyy-mm-dd) 1.13 签发地点 1.14 失效日 期 Place of issue WASHINGTON, DC Date of expiry(yyyy-mm-dd) □ 商人 Businessperson □ 前/现任议员 Former/incumbent member of parliament 职位 Position________________________ □ 公司职员 Company employee □ 前/现任政府官员 Former/incumbent government □ 演艺人员 Entertainer □ 工人 /农民 Industrial/Agricultural worker 1.15 当前职业 (可选多项) Current occupation( s) □ 学生 Student official 职位 Position________________________ □军人 Military personnel □ 乘务人员 Crew member 职位 Position________________________ □ 自 雇 Self-employed □ 非政府组织人员 NGO staff □ 无业 Unemployed □ 宗教人士 Religious personnel □ 退休 Retired □ 新闻从业人员 Staff of media □ 其他 (请说明) Other (Please specify): 1.16 受教育程度 Education □ 大学 College □ 研究生 Postgraduate □ 其他 (请说明) Other (Please specify): 1.17 工作单位 /学校 名称 联系电话 Employer/School Name U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Phone number 页 第 1 页 共 4 / Page 1 of 4 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0442 地址 Address 邮政编码 1200 NEW JERSEY AVENUE, SE; WASHINGT Zip N, DC Code 20590 1.18 家庭住址 1.19 邮政编码 Home address Zip Code 1.20电话 /手机 1.21电子邮箱 Home/mobile phone number E-mail address 1.22 婚姻状况 Marital status □ 已婚 Married □ 单身 Single □ 其他 Other(Please specify): 国籍 Nationality 姓名 Name 职业 Occupation 关系 Relationship 1.23 主要家庭成员 (配偶、 子女、 父母 等 ,可另纸 ) Major family members( spouse, children,parents,et c.,may type on separate paper) 1.24 姓名 手机 紧急联络人信息 Name Mobile phone number Emergency 与申请人的关系 Contact Relationship with the applicant 1.25 申请人申请签证时所在的国家或地区 Country or territory where the applicant is located when applying for this visa USA 二、 旅行信息 Part 2: Travel Information □ 官方访问 Official Visit □ 常驻外交、 领事、 国际组织人员 As resident diplomat, consul or staff of international □ 旅游 Tourism organization □ 交流、 考察、 访问 Non-business visit □ 永久居留 As permanent resident □ 商业贸易 Business & Trade □ 工作 Work □ 人才引进 As introduced talent □ 寄养 As child in foster care □ 执行乘务 As crew member 2.1 申请 入境事由 Major purpose of your visit □ 过境 Transit □ 短期探望中国公民或者具有中国永久居留资格的 外 国 人 Short-term visit to Chinese citizen or □ 与中国公民或者具有中国永久居留资格的外国人 家庭团聚居留超过180日 Family reunion for over 180 foreigner with days with Chinese citizen or foreigner with permanent residence status Chinese permanent residence status Chinese □ 短期探望因工作、学习等事由在中国停留居留的外 □ 长期探望因工作、 学习等事由在中国居留的外国人 国人 Short-term visit to foreigner residing in China As accompanying family member of foreigner residing in China due to work, study or other reasons due to work, study or other reasons □ 短期学习 Short-term study for less than 180 days □ 长期学习 Long-term study for over 180 days □ 短期采访报道 As journalist for temporary news □外国常驻中国新闻机构记者 As resident journalist coverage □ 其他 (请说明)Other (Please specify): □ 一次(自 签发之日 起 3 个月有效) One entry valid for 3 months from the date of issue 计划 入境次数 2.2 Intended number of entries □ 二次(自 签发之日 起 3-6 个月有效 ) Two entries valid for 3 to 6 months from the date of issue □ 半年多次(自 签发之日 起 6 个月有效 ) Multiple entries valid for 6 months from the date of issue □ 一年多次(自 签发之日 起 1 年有效 ) Multiple entries valid for 1 year from the date of issue □ 其他(请说明) Other (Please specify): 2.3 是否申请加急服务 Are you applying for express service? 注: 加急服务须经领事官员批准, 将加收费用。 Note: Express service needs approval of consular officials, and extra fees may apply. 2.4 本次行程预计首次抵达中国的日 期 Expected date of your first entry into China on this trip (yyyy-mm-dd) 页 第 2 页 共 4 / Page 2 of 4 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0443 是 Yes □ 否 No 2.5 预计行程中单次在华停留的最长天数 Days Longest intended stay in China among all entries 详细地址 Detailed address 日 期 Date 2.6 在中国境内行 程(按时间顺序 , 可附另纸填写) Itinerary in China (in time sequence, may type on separate paper) 2.7 谁将承担在中 国期间的费用 ? Who will pay for your travel and expenses during your stay in China? U.S. FEDERAL GOV'T 姓名或名称 Name 2.8 中国境内邀请 单位或个人信息 Information of inviter in China 地址 Address 联系电话 Phone number 与申请人关系 Relationship with the applicant OFFICIAL VISIT 2. 9 是否曾经获得过中国签证? 如有, 请说明最近一次获得中国签证的时 间和地点。 Have you ever been granted a Chinese visa? If applicable, please specify the date and place of the last time you were granted the visa. 2. 10 过去 12 个月中访问的其他国家或地区 Other countries or territories you visited in the last 12 months 三、 其他事项 Part 3: Other Information 3. 1 是否曾在中国超过签证或居留许可允许的期限停留? Have you ever overstayed your visa or residence permit in China? 3. 2 是否曾经被拒绝签发中国签证, 或被拒绝进入中国? Have you ever been refused a visa for China, or been refused entry into China? 3. 3 是否在中国或其他国家有犯罪记录? Do you have any criminal record in China or any other country? 3. 4 是否具有以下任一种情形 Are you experiencing any of the following conditions? ①严重精神障碍 Serious mental disorder ②传染性肺结核病 Infectious pulmonary tuberculosis ③可能危害公共卫生的其他传染病 Other infectious disease of public health hazards 3. 5 近 30 日 内是否前往过流行性疾病传染的国家或地区? Did you visit countries or territories affected by infectious diseases in the last 30 days? 3. 6 如果对 3. 1 到 3. 5 的任何一个问题选择“是” , 请在下面详细说明。 If you select Yes to any questions from 3.1 to 3.5, please give details below. N/A 页 第 3 页 共 4 / Page 3 of 4 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0444 □是 Yes □否 No □是 Yes □否 No □是 Yes □否 No □是 Yes □否 No □是 Yes □否 No 3. 7 如果有本表未涉及而需专门陈述的其他与签证申请相关的事项, 请在此或另纸说明。 If you have more information about your visa application other than the above to declare,please give details below or type on a separate paper. N/A 3. 8 如申请人护照中的偕行人与申请人一同旅行, 请将偕行人照片粘贴在下面并填写偕行人信息。 If someone else travels and shares the same passport with the applicant , please affix their photos and give their information below. 偕行人 偕行人信息 Information 姓名 Full name 1 偕行人 2 偕行人 3 Person 1 Person 2 Person 3 粘贴照片于此 粘贴照片于此 粘贴照片于此 Affix Photo here Affix Photo here Affix Photo here N/A 性别 Sex 生日 DOB(yyyy-mm-dd) 四、 声明及签名 Part 4: Declaration & Signature 4. 1 我声明, 我已阅读并理解此表所有内容要求, 并愿就所填报信息和申请材料的真实性承担一切法律后果。 I hereby declare that I have read and understood all the questions in this application and shall bear all the legal consequences for the authenticity of the information and materials I provided. 4. 2 我理解, 能否获得签证、 获得何种签证、 入境次数以及有效期、 停留期等将由领事官员决定, 任何不实、 误导或填写不完整均 可能导致签证申请被拒绝或被拒绝进入中国。 I understand that whether to issue a visa, type of visa, number of entries, validity and duration of each stay will be determined by consular official, and that any false, misleading or incomplete statement may result in the refusal of a visa for or denial of entry into China. 4. 3 我理解, 根据中国法律, 申请人即使持有中国签证仍有可能被拒绝入境。 I understand that, according to Chinese law, applicant may be refused entry into China even if a visa is granted. 日期 申请人签名 Applicant’s signature: Date (yyyy-mm-dd): 注: 未满 18 周岁的未成年人须由父母或监护人代签。 Note: The parent or guardian shall sign on behalf of a minor under 18 years of 五、 他人代填申请表时填写以下内容 Part 5 : If the application form is completed by another person on the applicant's behalf, please fill out the information of the one who completes the form 5. 1 姓名 Name 5. 3 地址 Address 5. 2 与 申 请 人 关 系 Relationship with the applicant 5. 4 电话 Phone number 5. 5 声明 Declaration 我声明本人是根据申请人要求而协助填表, 证明申请人理解并确认表中所填写内容准确无误。 I declare that I have assisted in the completion of this form at the request of the applicant and that the applicant understands and agrees that the information provided is true and correct. 代填人签名 /Signature: 日 期 /Date (yyyy-mm-dd): 页 第 4 页 共 4 / Page 4 of 4 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0445 DOT/OST Visa Form Name: Passport Number: Passport Issue Date: dd/mm/yyyy Passport Expiration Date: dd/mm/yyyy Date of Birth: dd/mm/yyyy City/State or Country of Birth: Gender (M/F): Functional Title: Grade/Rank (GS, FO, military, etc.): If GS, need to include Grade Traveling to which City/Country(ies): Purpose of Travel: Dates of Travel: Date of Departure from U.S. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0446 Photo Requirements for Chinese Visa Application 10- 85 pixels 255 pixels q- a Ir'rnrn 191 pixels-251 pixels 15mm -22mm Digital Photo Paper Photo for Visa Application Form General Photo Requirements I Templates: As indicated in the sample photos for digital and paper photos. Dimensions: The digital photo should be between 354 pixels [widthi 4'32 pixels {height} and 420 pixels {width} 550 pixels [height]. The paper photo should be 33 mm lwidthl 48 mm lheightl. Colour Space: RGB 24bit true cotour. Image Compression: JPEG and Lin: image ?le Size: 40 KB 120 KB. Facial Requirements: The applicant is required to present the frontal view to the camera with the entire head and face clearly visible. The facial expression must be neutral with eyes openr mouth closed and ears visible. There should he no visible distortion of the facial features. There should not be any object such as hand or toy or another person visible In the photo. Eyeglasses are allowed in the photo only if the lenses are not tinted and there is no glare. shadows, or frames obscuring the eyes. The head position: 20? for left or right tilt [Yaw and Roll} and 25" for up or down tilt {Pitch}. Head Coyerings: Hats or other head coverings are only allowed if worn for religious reasons and if they do not obscure any facial features. Photo Quality: The photo should have no damage or impurities. no background light or shadow over face. There should not be over? or under-exposure. The face should be centered in the photo with all the features clearly visible and natural skin tone. 'The inter-eye distance should be 60 pixels. Head Size and Orientation for the Digital Photo: With the digital photo of 354 pixels iwirlth] 472 pixels [height] as an example, the head should be horizontally centered in the image with the face width pixels 14 pixels. The space from the upper edge of the image to the crown of the head should be 10 - 70 pixels. The vertical distance from the bottom edge of the image to the horizontal line through the centre of the eyes should be 256 pixels. In special cases, when the hair is too highr the voluminous hair can be trimmed off to ensure the size of the face. Head Size and Orientation for the Paper Photo; The head width should be between 15 mm and 2.2 mm and the head height. measured from the base of the chin to the crowr of the head, should be between 28 mm' and 33 mm, The space between the crown and the upper edge ofthe photo should be between 3 mm and 5 mm. The space between the chin and the bottom edge of the photo should be 2? mm. Background and Borders: The background ofthe photo should be white or close to white with no borders around the edge of the image. The photo should be recent, taken within 6 months. Photo Examples Low rred Under-exposed:l Over-expos ed! Unnatural hadow Shadow Damaged Disto rted/ low-saturated high contrast [hot spots] skin tone across fact: in background or smeared fish?eye Unnatural wide open expression/crying Mouth Too close Too far away [eye Not centered Facial features distance so pixels] incomplete 5/ Head titted Head not centered} Portrait style Head lowering down Frames Frames coverin Eyes Tinted lenses looking awayfrom camera or holding up too heavy or reflection on enses Wea ring jewellery Ha oyil Background colour Garment identical Hair covering eyebrows. Face covered or ornaments another person to background eyes or ears The Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the People's Republic of China From: Moore, Allison (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 2:43 PM To: Mclnemey, Marianne (OST) Subject: FW: trip to China From: Tanya Snyder Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 2:37 PM To: Moore, Allison (OST) Subject: trip to China Hi Allison, Do you have information available on Sec. Chao?s upcoming trip to China? We?d be interested in previewing it. Also, I heard her dad is coming along with her. Is this true? Thanks, Tanya Tanya Snyder Transportation Reporter POLITICO Pro (m6) mobile NY Tlmes Lipton Subscribe to the Morning Transportation daily tipsheet: http://politi.co/1EmRIcH NY Times Lipton FOIA--0449 From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Wednesday, October 4, 2017 4:52 PM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: FW: URGENT UPDATE: Logistical Arrangements for S-1 Trip to China J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests to secretaryscheduler@dot.gov) From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 9:15 AM To: Inman, Todd (OST); Genero, Laura (OST); Furman, Jon (OST); Kan, Derek (OST); McInerney, Marianne (OST) Cc: Abraham, Julie (OST); Traini, Joseph (OST); Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) Subject: URGENT UPDATE: Logistical Arrangements for S-1 Trip to China Importance: High Good morning! NY Times Lipton FOIA--0450 We have just been made aware of new MFA requirements for USG officials. Before we can send the visa applications over to the Embassy, we will need to send to MOT a brief CV (bio) for each traveler and a copy of the passport bio page. Please send me these items ASAP so that MOT can issue individual authorization letters expeditiously. If you have any questions, let me know. Thanks! Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Asia Diplomatic Programs and Protocol (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 12:10 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) ; Furman, Jon (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Cc: Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) Subject: Logistical Arrangements for S-1 Trip to China Good morning, NY Times Lipton FOIA--0451 We have received the invitation letter to proceed with getting visas for S-1 and those traveling as part of the DOT delegation. Below are specific instructions for completing the visa applications and a list of additional items that will need to accompany the application. We will need to move quickly to get the visas processed for everyone travelling to China and returned in a timely manner. If anyone does not have a passport, we will need to work with Stephanie in the Passport Office to expedite that process. In the interest of time, please provide to me a completed visa application package NLT Wednesday, October 4th (estimated return by October 13th). I am located at W86-409. Note the agent’s visa applications have already been submitted to the Passport Office and we are awaiting the State Department transmittal memo. Also, I will need additional items to prepare the eCC. I’ve detailed below all of the information needed for that as well. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. **************************************************************************** VISA REQUIREMENTS/APPLICATION PACKAGE 1. Visa application (see attached) Note: Application must be filled out completely and typed in all caps. Every section must be answered or your application will be rejected. If a question does not apply, please type N/A. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0452 Print document single-sided only. 2. One photo (see attached photo requirements) 3. Official Passport (with no less than six (6) months validity, minimum of three blank pages, and must be signed) 4. Once copy of passport bio page (in color) 5. DOS Visa Fact Sheet (see attached) INFORMATION TO COMPLETE SECTIONS IN THE APPLICATION SECTION 1.9 LOCAL ID/CITIZENSHIP NUMBER – You must include either your social security number or driver’s license number. This section cannot be left blank. SECTION 1.23 MAJOR FAMILY MEMBERS - This section cannot be blank. If this does not apply, please type N/A SECTION 2.6 ITINERARY IN CHINA - You must include your itinerary. Since the schedule is still in flux, use the hotel address. If there is not enough space, you may use separate sheet. However, please indicate “see attached” , if this applies. Example** Date Detailed Address (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0453 (b) (5) Hotels (b) (5) SECTION 2.8 INFORMATION OF INVITER IN CHINA (OFFICIAL HOST) Name: Address: MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT NO. 11 JIANGUOMEN NEIDAJIE. DONGCHENG DISTRICT, BEIJING 100736 Phone: 86 010 65292818 Relationship: OFFICIAL VISIT SECTION 2.9 - You must answer if you’ve been granted a Chinese visa. If this applies to you, please indicate the date and location it was granted (Washington, DC) SECTION 2.10 OTHER COUNTRIES YOU HAVE VISITIED IN THE LAST 12 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0454 MONTHS - You must provide an answer. If this does not apply, please type N/A SECTION 4.1 DECLARATION AND SIGNATURE - Application must be signed and dated (yyyy/mm/dd) eCOUNTRY CLEARANCE I will prepare the eCC for the entire USDOT delegation. Please provide me the following information ASAP. • Name as it appears on your official passport • Title/Position • Passport Number • Office Phone Number / Email Address • Security Clearance type (e.g. Top Secret, Secret or none) • Flight Itinerary • Emergency contact person/information • Government Credit Card Info (number and expiration date) • Special Needs/Dietary Restrictions TF REGISTRATION The location of the Transportation Forum has been identified a (b) (5) We are working with MOT on the procedures for registering TF participants and making hotel reservations. Please provide a list of DOT participants so that I can coordinate registration efforts with MOT. We will work through the Embassy to secure hotels rooms for the DOT delegation. HOTEL RESERVATIONS NY Times Lipton FOIA--0455 Note the U.S. Embassy Beijing and U.S. Consulate Shanghai have held a block of rooms at the various hotels; however, we will need to provide them with a list of DOT participants, travel dates, and GOVCC information to guarantee the room reservations. Please provide GOVCC information for Secy Chao so that we can proceed with guaranteeing her rooms at the various stops. If you have other names available, I’ll send those to the U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulate as well. They will send me the confirmations, once the rooms are guaranteed. If you need an early check in, please be sure to let me know that as well. Note the per diem rate (b) (5) (b) (5) If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. As we get more details, I’ll be sure to pass it on. Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Asia Diplomatic Programs and Protocol (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0456 Email: NY Times Lipton From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2017 8:37 AM To: Kan, Derek (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) ; Furman, Jon (OST) ; Elaine L. Cha Subject: @dot.gov> (b) (6) Fwd: Secretary's trip to Asia Additional request NYT. Open for a call. (b) (6) . From: PressOffice Date: October 21 2017 at 7:18:39 AM EDT From: Lipton, Eric Sent: Saturday , October 21, 2017 7:17:46 AM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) To: PressOffice Subject: Re: Secretary's trip to Asia Thank you for this information. Can you please send me formal itinerary/schedule for the trip, along with the lists of who is participating in the meetings from the American delegation, including both governmental and non governmental individuals. Obviously that is something that is prepared in advance, subject perhaps to some change. Thank you again Eric Lipton Washington Bureau 202 862 0448 office (b) (6) mobile lipton@nytimes.com On Fri, Oct 20, 2017 at 5:32 PM, PressOffice wrote: NY Times Lipton FOIA--0458 Eric, thanks for reaching out. The below background information can be attributed to a DOT Spokesperson: The Secretary is scheduled to attend the bilateral meeting, 9th US China Transportation Forum at the end of the month. The list of subject matter experts traveling from the Department to the Forum is not yet finalized. The last meeting of this nature in China was in 2015 in Suzhou, China. All travel is via commercial carrier. If you have any additional questions, please email or call: 202 366 0305 Further Background: https://www.transportation.gov/office-policy/internationalpolicy-and-trade/us-china-transportation-forum 9TH U.S.-CHINA TRANSPORTATION FORUM Beijing, China OCT 30-31, 2017 The 9th U.S.-China Transportation Forum (TF) will take place in Beijing, China, October 30-31, 2017, with Secretary Elaine L. Chao of the U.S. Department of Transportation and Minister Li Xiaopeng of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China. The Minister's 9th TF priorities are to foster cooperation NY Times Lipton FOIA--0459 on key issues of mutual interest, and to facilitate public and private sector exchanges to advance safe, secure, efficient, and integrated transportation systems. This year the TF will have four policy dialogue tracks that include: Safety, Innovation, Disaster Preparedness and Response, and Infrastructure Planning, Financing, and Maintenance. Updated: Wednesday, October 4, 2017 From: Lipton, Eric [mailto:lipton@nytimes.com] Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 4:53 PM To: PressOffice Subject: Secretary's trip to Asia Hello Can you please send me any details on the upcoming trip to China, including any public events, who is traveling with the secretary, and what the means of transportation are? Thanks in advance. 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NY Times Lipton FOIA--0465 From: Itinerary-NoReply@CWTSatoTravel.com Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 9:38 AM To: Gray, Sheila (OST) ; McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: ITINERARY ONLY - MARIANNE MCINERNEY - Travel Date: 26OCT17 - Ref Attach: (b) (6) (b) (6) .pdf Please retrieve your reservation in E2 using the record locato (b) (6) to ensure your travel is approved and ticketed. 48 Hour Auto Cancellation - your air reservation is subject to cancellation by the airline if not ticketed at least 48 hrs prior to departure. **Did you know we can also book your hotels and rental cars? ** This is an automated email notification. Please do not respond to this email address.. This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential and/or proprietary information. If you received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and delete the email and any attachments; any further use of such e-mail or attachments is strictly prohibited. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0466 Carlson Wagonli billimmt?l. Your Itinerary Trip on Oct 26, 2017 Locator (m6) Date:0ct 17, 2017 Traveler MARIANNE MCINERNEY DOT AWN-MARIANNE MCINERNEY 202-366-0305 THIS IS AN ITINERARY ONLY AND NOT A VALID TICKET OR RECEIPT Customer Number 257BJ7D Agent 07 Thursday, October 26, 2017 Con?rmation (1M6) I Flight DELTA AIR LINES INC 2468 DEPARTURE ARRIVAL DETROIT I 9:41 AM, Oct 26, 2017 11:18 AM, Oct 26, 2017 Status Con?rmed Class Coadw Class Duration 01:37 (Non-stop) Equipment Boeing 737-800 Meal Service No Meal Service Reserved Seats 28F (Window) Notes DEF-TERMINAL ARR-E. H.MCNAMARA TERMINAL Thursday, October 26, 2017 Con?rmation (me) Flight DELTA AIR LINES INC 189 DEPARTURE ARRIVAL BEIJING, CHINA 12:45 PM, Oct 26, 2017 2:45 PM, Oct 27, 2017 Status Con?rmed Class Coad'i Class - Duration 14:00 (Non-stop) Equipment Airbus Industrle 330-200 Jet Meal Service Dinner Reserved Seats 176 (Aisle) Notes DEP-E.H.MCNAMARA TERMINAL ARR-TERMINAL 2 Sunday, November 05, 2017 Confirmation (me, I Flight DELTA AIR LINES INC 88 DEPARTURE ARRIVAL SHANGHAI, CHINA LOS 9:20 PM, Nov 05, 2017 4:55 PM, Nov 05, 2017 Status Con?rmed Class Coad'i Class - Duration 11:35 (Non-stop) Equipment 77L Meal Service Dinner Reserved Seats 526 Notes DEF-TERMINAL 1 ARR-TOM BRADLEY INTL TERM SEAT ASSIGNMENT RESTRICTED To AIRPORT CHECK-IN NY Times Lipton Sunday, November 05, 2017 Con?rmation (ma) Flight DELTA AIR LINES INC 1354 DEPARTURE ARRIVAL LOS ATLANTA, GA 10:30 PM, Nov 05, 2017 5:43 AM, Nov 06, 2017 Status Con?rmed Class Coadw Class - Duration 04:13 (Non-stop) Equipment Boeing 757 300 Series Jet Meal Service Refreshment For Purchase Reserved Seats 37D (Aisle) Notes DEP-TERMINAL 2 ARR-SOUTH TERMINAL Monday, November 06, 2017 Confirmation (hue) .l Flight DELTA AIR LINES INC 2638 DEPARTURE ARRIVAL ATLANTA, GA 7:25 AM, Nov 06, 2017 9:10 AM, Nov 06, 2017 Status Con?rmed Class Coadw Class - Duration 01:45 (Non-stop) Equipment Airbus Jet Meal Service No Meal Service Reserved Seats 30C (Aisle) Notes DEF-SOUTH TERMINAL ARR-TERMINAL Inv Tl Tax 1 Tax 2 Tax Tagal USD 1,625.00 212.00YR 36.00US 59.36XT 1,932.36 Total Amount 1,93 2.36 Form of Payment: - GENERAL INFORMATION THANK YOU FOR BOOKING WITH CWTSATOTRAVEL PLEASE NOTE OUR PHONE NUMBERS FOR YOUR ACCOUNT CWTSATOTRAVEL PHONE RESERVATION 1-877-327-5164 HOURS OF BUSINESS ARE MON-FRI 7AM-10PM EASTERN FOR AN AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY, PLEASE CONTACT CWTSATOTRAVEL AT 1-877-327-5164 INTERNATIONAL 800 NUMBER DOES NOT WORK CALL COLIECT TO 210-877-3219 RESERVED SEATS SUBJECT TO CANCEL 30 MIN PRIOR TO FLIGHT FOR INFORMATION ON TSA SECURE FLIGHT PROGRAM VISIT INTERNATIONAL RESERVATIONS REQUIRE CHECK-IN AT LEAST 2 HOURS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE WHEN TRAVELING OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES YOU CAN CALL CWTSATOTRAVEL COLLECT AT **210-877-3219 PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL U.S.CITIZENS AND LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS WHO TRAVEL INCLUDES GUAM, PUERTO RICO, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, AMERICAN SAMOA, SWAINS ISLAND AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS-CNMI, WITHOUT TOUCHING AT A FOREIGN PORT OR PLACE, ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PRESENT A VALID US. 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THANKS FROM YOUR CWTSATOTRAVEL TEAM!!! NY Times Lipton FOIA--0469 From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 1:02 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Cc: Furman, Jon (OST) ; Kuo, Monica (OST) @dot.gov> (b) (6) Subject: Media Updates Intl Trip Secretary Below are media updates resulting from my call mid-morning today. (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0470 (b) (5) I have another call scheduled Sunday evening and am awaiting emails through the weekend. Marianne NY Times Lipton FOIA--0471 Marianne McInerney Office of the Secretary Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave SE Washington, DC 20590 Mobil (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0472 From: Hall, Heath (FRA) Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2017 12:53 PM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: RE: China Just wanted to keep you in the loop. (b) (5) t Heath Hall United States Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration Deputy Administrator 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 (b) (6) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may be privileged and confidential for the above named addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are prohibited from disseminating, using, or copying the contents and you should notify the sender immediately that you received this message in error. From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2017 12:50 PM To: Hall, Heath (FRA) Subject: Re: China Why the email ? Sent from my iPhone NY Times Lipton FOIA--0473 On Oct 12, 2017, at 12:42 PM, Hall, Heath (FRA) wrote: Heath Hall United States Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration Deputy Administrator 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 (b) (6) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may be privileged and confidential for the above named addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are prohibited from disseminating, using, or copying the contents and you should notify the sender immediately that you received this message in error. From: Hall, Heath (FRA) Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2017 12:42 PM To: Barr, Barbara (FRA) ; Lauby, Robert (FRA) Cc: Peter Cipriano (peter.cipriano@dot.gov) ; 'karl.alexy@dot.gov' Subject: China All: (b) (5) If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Heath Heath Hall NY Times Lipton FOIA--0474 United States Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration Deputy Administrator 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 (b) (6) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may be privileged and confidential for the above named addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are prohibited from disseminating, using, or copying the contents and you should notify the sender immediately that you received this message in error. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0475 From: Hall, Heath (FRA) Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2017 12:54 PM To: Kan, Derek (OST) Cc: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: RE: China And I have now just seen this Heath Hall United States Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration Deputy Administrator 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 (b) (6) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may be privileged and confidential for the above named addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are prohibited from disseminating, using, or copying the contents and you should notify the sender immediately that you received this message in error. From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2017 12:52 PM To: Hall, Heath (FRA) Cc: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: Re: China (b) (5) On Oct 12, 2017, at 12:42 PM, Hall, Heath (FRA) wrote: NY Times Lipton FOIA--0476 Heath Hall United States Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration Deputy Administrator 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 (b) (6) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may be privileged and confidential for the above named addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are prohibited from disseminating, using, or copying the contents and you should notify the sender immediately that you received this message in error. From: Hall, Heath (FRA) Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2017 12:42 PM To: Barr, Barbara (FRA) ; Lauby, Robert (FRA) Cc: Peter Cipriano (peter.cipriano@dot.gov) ; 'karl.alexy@dot.gov' Subject: China All: (b) (5) If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Heath Heath Hall United States Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration NY Times Lipton FOIA--0477 Deputy Administrator 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 (b) (6) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may be privileged and confidential for the above named addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are prohibited from disseminating, using, or copying the contents and you should notify the sender immediately that you received this message in error. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0478 ham: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 4:52 PM To: McInemey, Marianne (OST) Burr, Geoff (OST) Subject: RE: circling back on Sec. Chao's China trip Sounds good. Iagree. Thanks! From: McInemey, Marianne (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 4:52 PM To: Kan, Derek (OST) Burr, Geo?? (OST) Subject: RE: circling back on Sec. Chao's China trip From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 4:47 PM To: McInemey, Marianne (OST) Burr, Geoff (OST) Subject: RE: circling back on Sec. Chao's China trip Iwould say the following: NY Tunes Lipton From: McInemey, Marianne (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 4:45 PM To: Kan, Derek (OST) Burr, Geoff (OST) eoff.b dot. ov> Subject: RE: circling back on See. Chao's China trip From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 4:43 PM To: McInemey, Marianne (OST) Burr, Geoff (OST) Subject: RE: circling back on See. Chao's China trip From: McInemey, Marianne (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 4:40 PM To: Burr, Geoff (OST) Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: FW: circling back on See. Chao's China trip NY Times Lipton From: Tanya Snyder [mailto:tsnyder@politico.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 4:34 PM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: circling back on Sec. Chao's China trip Hi Marianne, Just wanted to circle back on some details of Sec. Chao’s trip, after our text-and-voicemail exchange this weekend. Do you have the dates of her travel yet? I know you said you were still awaiting some details. Is the whole trip hosted by the Ministry of Transport? You mentioned that four issues would be covered: infrastructure, disaster response, maritime and what else? Any word on her Dad going? (b) (6) Thanks for everything. Best, Tanya -Tanya Snyder Transportation Reporter POLITICO Pro NY Times Lipton FOIA--0481 (b) (6) mobile @TSnyderDC Subscribe to the Morning Transportation daily tipsheet: http://politi.co/1EmRIcH NY Times Lipton FOIA--0482 From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 7:00 PM To: 'Tanya Snyder' Subject: RE: circling back on Sec. Chao's China trip Sorry we did not connect directly this weekend and thank you for asking abou (b) (6) On your inquiry and as background, the Secretary had new items added to her schedule that would not allow her to participate in the Transportation Forum as scheduled. The Chinese have requested we postpone the Forum and we are working through that. A handful of DOT career staff may be traveling to China next week for technical discussions on sessions as scheduled. The Transportation Forum is hosted by the Department of Transportation and Chinese Ministry of Transport and each year moves between the two countries. From: Tanya Snyder [mailto:tsnyder@politico.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 4:34 PM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: circling back on Sec. Chao's China trip Hi Marianne, NY Times Lipton FOIA--0483 Just wanted to circle back on some details of Sec. Chao’s trip, after our text-and-voicemail exchange this weekend. Do you have the dates of her travel yet? I know you said you were still awaiting some details. Is the whole trip hosted by the Ministry of Transport? You mentioned that four issues would be covered: infrastructure, disaster response, maritime and what else? And what can you tell me about this rumor that her dad is going with her? (b) (6) Thanks for everything. Best, Tanya -Tanya Snyder Transportation Reporter POLITICO Pro (b) (6) mobile @TSnyderDC Subscribe to the Morning Transportation daily tipsheet: http://politi.co/1EmRIcH NY Times Lipton FOIA--0484 From: Gray, Sheila (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 11:51 AM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Cc: Gray, Sheila (OST) Subject: RE: Delta Comfort Seating for China trip All done. I’ll call SATO again to make sure they’ve received your SkyMiles number and if this will help with your seating arrangements. Thanks. -Sheila From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 11:29 AM To: Gray, Sheila (OST) Subject: RE: Delta Comfort Seating for China trip Sheila Would you mind making sure my skymiles number is in the system This is the number it may help with seating I would put it in but am locked out temporarily SkyMiles (b) (6) ® Thank you From: Gray, Sheila (OST) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0485 Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 11:24 AM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Cc: Gray, Sheila (OST) Subject: Delta Comfort Seating for China trip Hi Marianne, I just spoke with Sandy with SATO travel. She has informed me that you have a Delta Comfort seat (called Economy Comfort) from Detroit to Beijing, but from Shanghai to Los Angeles you can probably request an Economy Comfort seat with Delta Airlines. She has no way of changing your reservation without the price going up to $4,000. If you have further questions please let me know, or you may contact Sandy at (800) 394-0517. Thanks so much. -Sheila NY Times Lipton FOIA--0486 From: Gray, Sheila (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 11:34 AM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: RE: Delta Comfort Seating for China trip Will do. Thanks. From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 11:29 AM To: Gray, Sheila (OST) Subject: RE: Delta Comfort Seating for China trip Sheila Would you mind making sure my skymiles number is in the system This is the number it may help with seating I would put it in but am locked out temporarily SkyMiles (b) (6) ® Thank you From: Gray, Sheila (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 11:24 AM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Cc: Gray, Sheila (OST) Subject: Delta Comfort Seating for China trip NY Times Lipton FOIA--0487 Hi Marianne, I just spoke with Sandy with SATO travel. She has informed me that you have a Delta Comfort seat (called Economy Comfort) from Detroit to Beijing, but from Shanghai to Los Angeles you can probably request an Economy Comfort seat with Delta Airlines. She has no way of changing your reservation without the price going up to $4,000. If you have further questions please let me know, or you may contact Sandy at (800) 394-0517. Thanks so much. -Sheila NY Times Lipton FOIA--0488 From: Gray, Sheila (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 12:03 PM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Cc: Gray, Sheila (OST) Subject: RE: Delta Comfort Seating for China trip Marianne, Good news!!! You have Economy Comfort seats throughout your entire flight. Sandy will send you a seating update shortly. Thanks. -Sheila From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 11:29 AM To: Gray, Sheila (OST) Subject: RE: Delta Comfort Seating for China trip Sheila Would you mind making sure my skymiles number is in the system This is the number SkyMiles (b) (6) ® it may help with seating I would put it in but am locked out temporarily Thank you NY Times Lipton FOIA--0489 From: Gray, Sheila (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 11:24 AM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Cc: Gray, Sheila (OST) Subject: Delta Comfort Seating for China trip Hi Marianne, I just spoke with Sandy with SATO travel. She has informed me that you have a Delta Comfort seat (called Economy Comfort) from Detroit to Beijing, but from Shanghai to Los Angeles you can probably request an Economy Comfort seat with Delta Airlines. She has no way of changing your reservation without the price going up to $4,000. If you have further questions please let me know, or you may contact Sandy at (800) 394-0517. Thanks so much. -Sheila NY Times Lipton FOIA--0490 From: Burr, Geoff (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 5, 2017 5:48 PM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: RE: In response to your October 3 inquiry (b) (5) From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2017 5:13 PM To: Burr, Geoff (OST); Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: FW: In response to your October 3 inquiry (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0491 From: Harwell, Drew [mailto:Drew.Harwell@washpost.com] Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2017 4:11 PM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: Re: In response to your October 3 inquiry Hi Marianne, W e've been told that Secretary Chao is expecting to go to China next week. W e've also heard Richard Lauby, chief safety officer at FRA, will join. Is that accurate? W hat is the trip for? How long will it last? And how is Secretary Chao and her travel party getting there? Thanks again. Drew Harwell Reporter The W ashington Post (202) 334-7918 newsroom (b) (6) cell From: Harwell, Drew Sent: Thursday, October 5, 2017 1:45:45 PM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: Re: In response to your October 3 inquiry Hi Marianne, W e note that other agencies pay those rates you cited below but, when citing the European trip, estimate the 11 hours of flight back at the $3,347 rate. The editors tell me they want a cost justification or documented evidence that the trips were the cheapest option before we change the headline. If you can provide that, I can absolutely push 'em to change. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0492 Thanks again. Drew Harwell Reporter The W ashington Post (202) 334-7918 newsroom cell (b) (6) From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 5, 2017 1:34:34 PM To: Harwell, Drew Subject: FW: In response to your October 3 inquiry It is important to note: The current cost of the equipment for DOT as of January 2017 is $967.00 per hour for the N2 and N3. For N1, the hourly cost is $3,347.00 per hour. Please see the following as follow-up. Below are the rates for use of the aircraft by other organizations. We are not involved in setting the rates and I will try provide background on which subset does set the rates and how often they are reviewed. AIRCRAFT COST/HOUR GULFSTREAM GIV CESSNA CE560XL CHALLENGER From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2017 1:50 PM To: Harwell, Drew Subject: In response to your October 3 inquiry NY Times Lipton FOIA--0493 $5,644 $4,922 $3,519 Thank you for your inquiry, we appreciate the opportunity to clarify several questions you posed and to share information on the Secretary’s travel. As it relates to official travel, the Secretary has taken at least 38 commercial flights not including long distance travel by car and Amtrak since February 1, and has used a DOT aircraft seven times. DOT aircraft was only used in instances when the total cost was cheaper than available commercial options or the schedule required it or for security reasons when prescribed by the protective service division for international travel. All travel on the DOT plane was reviewed and preapproved by ethics counsel. The Secretary has traveled on Air Force One and on Air Force Two with the President and Vice President respectively. The Secretary prefers to travel commercial and does so whenever possible. In rare cases when it is more cost effective to travel via DOT aircraft or when there is not an available commercial flight at the time required, or when security is a concern, the Secretary and staff have used DOT aircraft. She is never the only passenger on the plane. For example, the Secretary traveled to Detroit on June 5 to speak to the 25th Annual International Technical Conference on Enhanced Vehicle Safety hosted by NHTSA, to participate in an exhibition of research and development of autonomous vehicles and to meet with General Motors. The Secretary had originally planned to fly commercial and had a whole day of planned activities in Detroit. Due to an important announcement by the White House on one of the Administration’s priority issues (ATO Reform), her itinerary needed to be changed and no commercial flight option was available to get her to Detroit in time to meet her official commitments and to return back for meetings the next morning. As another example, the Secretary traveled to South Bend, Indiana, at the request of the White House, to open a new toll road and to meet with various stakeholders to discuss the Department’s (CIG) Capital Investment Grant Program. The DOT aircraft was used because it was a more cost effective and efficient way to get the Secretary and her staff to South Bend and back to Washington in the time required. The Secretary has flown commercial on the majority of her travel -- 38 commercial flights. The Secretary took 7 trips on DOT aircrafts that are available and operated by the FAA. All flights on DOT aircraft were reviewed and preapproved by the Office of General Counsel. The Secretary’s immediate predecessor at the Department used DOT airplane for 116 trips from 2013 to January 2017 not counting his use of military aircrafts for international travels. The Office of General Counsel reviews and approves requests for the Secretary's use of the DOT plane. This approach is consistent with government wide guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget (Circular A-126, 1992). Family and Travel: NY Times Lipton FOIA--0494 The Secretary has never been joined by her husband on any official travel. Her father flew once on Air Force One. It is important to note that DOT staff only books the Secretary on coach class fares when flying commercial which has been noted by members of the public: SPOTTED: Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao boarding a Southwest Airlines flight Sunday afternoon from Louisville to BW I. "She boarded like any other passenger in Louisville with a carry-on bag and found a seat in the rear of the aircraft." -- NOT FLYING PRIVATE: ELAINE CHAO. She was spotted flying coach yesterday on American Airlines flight 1597 from Phoenix to BW I. She was attending a conference for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. In response to your question on Leesburg, the Secretary has not flown into Leesburg on commercial, government or private aircraft. FAA Equipment, Costs and Background: As background, the FAA equipment is often utilized by other agencies, most recently, FEMA, TSA and their K-9 units to respond to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. Additional other agencies that use this DOT equipment include FAA, DHS, DOE, and NTSB. N1, which is a G4, was purchased in 1989 (28 years ago) and the two Citations, N2 and N3 are leased and are over 14 years old. Other than the pilots and the technician, there are no flight personnel assigned to the equipment. There is no flight attendant. No food or drinks are provided. Regarding rates for the use of the equipment, the FAA sets the rates. For DOT, since the FAA is part of DOT, there is no reimbursement. The current cost of the equipment as of January 2017 is $967.00 per hour for the N2 and N3. For N1, the hourly cost is $3,347.00 per hour. In response to your Question on the European trip to the G-7 Summit: NY Times Lipton FOIA--0495 The Secretary, as have all her predecessors, attended the opening of the Paris Air Show. This was at the strong encouragement of the DOT career staff, especially in light of the fact that this is her first year as Secretary of Transportation. The Secretary provided the U. S. representation at the plenary session, made keynote remarks at the opening of the U. S. Pavilion, spoke to the new French president, visited the various U. S. companies’ exhibits to demonstrate her support for the American aerospace industry, and met with attending service men and women from the U.S. Air Force and National Guard. The Paris Air Show was part of travel to the G-7 Transportation Summit. Her time in Paris did not exceed 32 hours from touch down to wheels up and she had no personal time. As for the G7 Transportation Summit, the participants are the Transportation Ministers of the G7 countries and the meeting was two days in length. She did not take any personal time. To clarify, no equipment was flown to Paris to “escort” the Secretary. Only one plane was utilized for the trip. Additionally, it is important to clarify that no empty government plane has ever been flown to pick up the Secretary. The information you have received is inaccurate. As for your inference that the Secretary’s travel for the European trip does not match the practices of past administrations; you are right. She traveled for fewer days, did not take family, did not take personal time and she did not stay beyond the time required by meetings. Again, your source has provided you with inaccurate information. If you look at records for 2016 and 2015 as well as 2013 and 2011, you will see that former Secretaries stayed in Paris for many more additional days for sightseeing. Again, it seems you have been provided with inaccurate information. To summarize, the Secretary traveled from Teterboro to Paris on DOT aircraft on June 18 to attend the Paris Air Show. She traveled to Sardinia, Italy on June 21 to attend the G7 Transport Ministers Summit. She returned to Washington on June 23. Government aircraft was used because of the tight itinerary and for security reasons by her Protective Service Division. There was never a time when an empty government plane was used for the Secretary’s travel. As to former DOT officials, they used the DOT aircraft with far greater frequency than the Secretary. For example, the Secretary's immediate predecessor used the DOT aircraft for 116 trips during his tenure, not including the use of military jets for international travels. As for the 13 hours, again I think your source is incorrect. Please review what you have as we are happy to clarify. The return flight from the G-7 Summit was approximately 11 hours. You asked about the Secretary’s response to concerns over the flight costs of Cabinet secretaries, and whether they are an appropriate use of taxpayer funds. The Secretary is very sensitive to concerns about appropriate use of taxpayer’s funds. She always tries to travel in the most cost efficient manner possible. She typically flies coach class on commercial carriers, and only uses DOT aircraft in rare instances when it is more cost effective, or when there is not an available commercial flight at the times required, or because of security considerations of her Protective NY Times Lipton FOIA--0496 Service Division. Thank you Marianne McInerney Marianne McInerney Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Mobile: (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0497 From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 5, 2017 4:43 PM To: Burr, Geoff (OST) Subject: RE: In response to your October 3 inquiry (b) (5) From: Harwell, Drew [mailto:Drew.Harwell@washpost.com] Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2017 4:11 PM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: Re: In response to your October 3 inquiry Hi Marianne, W e've been told that Secretary Chao is expecting to go to China next week. W e've also heard Richard Lauby, chief safety officer at FRA, will join. Is that accurate? W hat is the trip for? How long will it last? And how is Secretary Chao and her travel party getting there? NY Times Lipton FOIA--0498 Thanks again. Drew Harwell Reporter The W ashington Post (202) 334-7918 newsroom (b) (6) cell From: Harwell, Drew Sent: Thursday, October 5, 2017 1:45:45 PM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: Re: In response to your October 3 inquiry Hi Marianne, W e note that other agencies pay those rates you cited below but, when citing the European trip, estimate the 11 hours of flight back at the $3,347 rate. The editors tell me they want a cost justification or documented evidence that the trips were the cheapest option before we change the headline. If you can provide that, I can absolutely push 'em to change. Thanks again. Drew Harwell Reporter The W ashington Post (202) 334-7918 newsroom (b) (6) cell NY Times Lipton FOIA--0499 From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 5, 2017 1:34:34 PM To: Harwell, Drew Subject: FW: In response to your October 3 inquiry It is important to note: The current cost of the equipment for DOT as of January 2017 is $967.00 per hour for the N2 and N3. For N1, the hourly cost is $3,347.00 per hour. Please see the following as follow-up. Below are the rates for use of the aircraft by other organizations. We are not involved in setting the rates and I will try provide background on which subset does set the rates and how often they are reviewed. AIRCRAFT COST/HOUR GULFSTREAM GIV CESSNA CE560XL CHALLENGER $5,644 $4,922 $3,519 From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2017 1:50 PM To: Harwell, Drew Subject: In response to your October 3 inquiry Thank you for your inquiry, we appreciate the opportunity to clarify several questions you posed and to share information on the Secretary’s travel. As it relates to official travel, the Secretary has taken at least 38 commercial flights not including long distance travel by car and Amtrak since February 1, and has used a DOT aircraft seven times. DOT aircraft was only used in instances when the total cost was cheaper than available commercial options or the schedule required it or for security reasons when prescribed by the protective service division for international travel. All travel on the DOT plane was reviewed and preapproved by ethics counsel. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0500 The Secretary has traveled on Air Force One and on Air Force Two with the President and Vice President respectively. The Secretary prefers to travel commercial and does so whenever possible. In rare cases when it is more cost effective to travel via DOT aircraft or when there is not an available commercial flight at the time required, or when security is a concern, the Secretary and staff have used DOT aircraft. She is never the only passenger on the plane. For example, the Secretary traveled to Detroit on June 5 to speak to the 25th Annual International Technical Conference on Enhanced Vehicle Safety hosted by NHTSA, to participate in an exhibition of research and development of autonomous vehicles and to meet with General Motors. The Secretary had originally planned to fly commercial and had a whole day of planned activities in Detroit. Due to an important announcement by the White House on one of the Administration’s priority issues (ATO Reform), her itinerary needed to be changed and no commercial flight option was available to get her to Detroit in time to meet her official commitments and to return back for meetings the next morning. As another example, the Secretary traveled to South Bend, Indiana, at the request of the White House, to open a new toll road and to meet with various stakeholders to discuss the Department’s (CIG) Capital Investment Grant Program. The DOT aircraft was used because it was a more cost effective and efficient way to get the Secretary and her staff to South Bend and back to Washington in the time required. The Secretary has flown commercial on the majority of her travel -- 38 commercial flights. The Secretary took 7 trips on DOT aircrafts that are available and operated by the FAA. All flights on DOT aircraft were reviewed and preapproved by the Office of General Counsel. The Secretary’s immediate predecessor at the Department used DOT airplane for 116 trips from 2013 to January 2017 not counting his use of military aircrafts for international travels. The Office of General Counsel reviews and approves requests for the Secretary's use of the DOT plane. This approach is consistent with government wide guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget (Circular A-126, 1992). Family and Travel: The Secretary has never been joined by her husband on any official travel. Her father flew once on Air Force One. It is important to note that DOT staff only books the Secretary on coach class fares when flying commercial which has been noted by members of the public: SPOTTED: Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao boarding a Southwest Airlines flight Sunday afternoon from Louisville to BW I. "She boarded like any other passenger in Louisville with a carry-on bag and found a seat in the rear of the aircraft." NY Times Lipton FOIA--0501 -- NOT FLYING PRIVATE: ELAINE CHAO. She was spotted flying coach yesterday on American Airlines flight 1597 from Phoenix to BW I. She was attending a conference for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. In response to your question on Leesburg, the Secretary has not flown into Leesburg on commercial, government or private aircraft. FAA Equipment, Costs and Background: As background, the FAA equipment is often utilized by other agencies, most recently, FEMA, TSA and their K-9 units to respond to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. Additional other agencies that use this DOT equipment include FAA, DHS, DOE, and NTSB. N1, which is a G4, was purchased in 1989 (28 years ago) and the two Citations, N2 and N3 are leased and are over 14 years old. Other than the pilots and the technician, there are no flight personnel assigned to the equipment. There is no flight attendant. No food or drinks are provided. Regarding rates for the use of the equipment, the FAA sets the rates. For DOT, since the FAA is part of DOT, there is no reimbursement. The current cost of the equipment as of January 2017 is $967.00 per hour for the N2 and N3. For N1, the hourly cost is $3,347.00 per hour. In response to your Question on the European trip to the G-7 Summit: The Secretary, as have all her predecessors, attended the opening of the Paris Air Show. This was at the strong encouragement of the DOT career staff, especially in light of the fact that this is her first year as Secretary of Transportation. The Secretary provided the U. S. representation at the plenary session, made keynote remarks at the opening of the U. S. Pavilion, spoke to the new French president, visited the various U. S. companies’ exhibits to demonstrate her support for the American aerospace industry, and met with attending service men and women from the U.S. Air Force and National Guard. The Paris Air Show was part of travel to the G-7 Transportation Summit. Her time in Paris did not exceed 32 hours from touch down to wheels up and she had no personal time. As for the G7 Transportation Summit, the participants are the Transportation Ministers of the G7 countries and the meeting was two days in length. She did not take any personal time. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0502 To clarify, no equipment was flown to Paris to “escort” the Secretary. Only one plane was utilized for the trip. Additionally, it is important to clarify that no empty government plane has ever been flown to pick up the Secretary. The information you have received is inaccurate. As for your inference that the Secretary’s travel for the European trip does not match the practices of past administrations; you are right. She traveled for fewer days, did not take family, did not take personal time and she did not stay beyond the time required by meetings. Again, your source has provided you with inaccurate information. If you look at records for 2016 and 2015 as well as 2013 and 2011, you will see that former Secretaries stayed in Paris for many more additional days for sightseeing. Again, it seems you have been provided with inaccurate information. To summarize, the Secretary traveled from Teterboro to Paris on DOT aircraft on June 18 to attend the Paris Air Show. She traveled to Sardinia, Italy on June 21 to attend the G7 Transport Ministers Summit. She returned to Washington on June 23. Government aircraft was used because of the tight itinerary and for security reasons by her Protective Service Division. There was never a time when an empty government plane was used for the Secretary’s travel. As to former DOT officials, they used the DOT aircraft with far greater frequency than the Secretary. For example, the Secretary's immediate predecessor used the DOT aircraft for 116 trips during his tenure, not including the use of military jets for international travels. As for the 13 hours, again I think your source is incorrect. Please review what you have as we are happy to clarify. The return flight from the G-7 Summit was approximately 11 hours. You asked about the Secretary’s response to concerns over the flight costs of Cabinet secretaries, and whether they are an appropriate use of taxpayer funds. The Secretary is very sensitive to concerns about appropriate use of taxpayer’s funds. She always tries to travel in the most cost efficient manner possible. She typically flies coach class on commercial carriers, and only uses DOT aircraft in rare instances when it is more cost effective, or when there is not an available commercial flight at the times required, or because of security considerations of her Protective Service Division. Thank you Marianne McInerney NY Times Lipton FOIA--0503 Marianne McInerney Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Mobile: (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0504 From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 5, 2017 4:25 PM To: Burr, Geoff (OST) Subject: RE: In response to your October 3 inquiry (b) (5) From: Harwell, Drew [mailto:Drew.Harwell@washpost.com] Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2017 4:11 PM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: Re: In response to your October 3 inquiry Hi Marianne, W e've been told that Secretary Chao is expecting to go to China next week. W e've also heard Richard Lauby, chief safety officer at FRA, will join. Is that accurate? W hat is the trip for? How long will it last? And how is Secretary Chao and her travel party getting there? Thanks again. Drew Harwell Reporter The W ashington Post NY Times Lipton FOIA--0505 (202) 334-7918 newsroom (b) (6) cell From: Harwell, Drew Sent: Thursday, October 5, 2017 1:45:45 PM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: Re: In response to your October 3 inquiry Hi Marianne, W e note that other agencies pay those rates you cited below but, when citing the European trip, estimate the 11 hours of flight back at the $3,347 rate. The editors tell me they want a cost justification or documented evidence that the trips were the cheapest option before we change the headline. If you can provide that, I can absolutely push 'em to change. Thanks again. Drew Harwell Reporter The W ashington Post (202) 334-7918 newsroom (b) (6) cell From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 5, 2017 1:34:34 PM To: Harwell, Drew Subject: FW: In response to your October 3 inquiry It is important to note: The current cost of the equipment for DOT as of January 2017 is $967.00 per hour for the N2 and N3. For N1, the hourly cost is $3,347.00 per hour. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0506 Please see the following as follow-up. Below are the rates for use of the aircraft by other organizations. We are not involved in setting the rates and I will try provide background on which subset does set the rates and how often they are reviewed. AIRCRAFT COST/HOUR GULFSTREAM GIV CESSNA CE560XL CHALLENGER $5,644 $4,922 $3,519 From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2017 1:50 PM To: Harwell, Drew Subject: In response to your October 3 inquiry Thank you for your inquiry, we appreciate the opportunity to clarify several questions you posed and to share information on the Secretary’s travel. As it relates to official travel, the Secretary has taken at least 38 commercial flights not including long distance travel by car and Amtrak since February 1, and has used a DOT aircraft seven times. DOT aircraft was only used in instances when the total cost was cheaper than available commercial options or the schedule required it or for security reasons when prescribed by the protective service division for international travel. All travel on the DOT plane was reviewed and preapproved by ethics counsel. The Secretary has traveled on Air Force One and on Air Force Two with the President and Vice President respectively. The Secretary prefers to travel commercial and does so whenever possible. In rare cases when it is more cost effective to travel via DOT aircraft or when there is not an available commercial flight at the time required, or when security is a concern, the Secretary and staff have used DOT aircraft. She is never the only passenger on the plane. For example, the Secretary traveled to Detroit on June 5 to speak to the 25th Annual International Technical Conference on Enhanced Vehicle Safety hosted by NHTSA, to participate in an exhibition of research and development of NY Times Lipton FOIA--0507 autonomous vehicles and to meet with General Motors. The Secretary had originally planned to fly commercial and had a whole day of planned activities in Detroit. Due to an important announcement by the White House on one of the Administration’s priority issues (ATO Reform), her itinerary needed to be changed and no commercial flight option was available to get her to Detroit in time to meet her official commitments and to return back for meetings the next morning. As another example, the Secretary traveled to South Bend, Indiana, at the request of the White House, to open a new toll road and to meet with various stakeholders to discuss the Department’s (CIG) Capital Investment Grant Program. The DOT aircraft was used because it was a more cost effective and efficient way to get the Secretary and her staff to South Bend and back to Washington in the time required. The Secretary has flown commercial on the majority of her travel -- 38 commercial flights. The Secretary took 7 trips on DOT aircrafts that are available and operated by the FAA. All flights on DOT aircraft were reviewed and preapproved by the Office of General Counsel. The Secretary’s immediate predecessor at the Department used DOT airplane for 116 trips from 2013 to January 2017 not counting his use of military aircrafts for international travels. The Office of General Counsel reviews and approves requests for the Secretary's use of the DOT plane. This approach is consistent with government wide guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget (Circular A-126, 1992). Family and Travel: The Secretary has never been joined by her husband on any official travel. Her father flew once on Air Force One. It is important to note that DOT staff only books the Secretary on coach class fares when flying commercial which has been noted by members of the public: SPOTTED: Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao boarding a Southwest Airlines flight Sunday afternoon from Louisville to BW I. "She boarded like any other passenger in Louisville with a carry-on bag and found a seat in the rear of the aircraft." -- NOT FLYING PRIVATE: ELAINE CHAO. She was spotted flying coach yesterday on American Airlines flight 1597 from Phoenix to BW I. She was attending a conference for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. In response to your question on Leesburg, the Secretary has not flown into Leesburg on commercial, government or private aircraft. FAA Equipment, Costs and Background: NY Times Lipton FOIA--0508 As background, the FAA equipment is often utilized by other agencies, most recently, FEMA, TSA and their K-9 units to respond to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. Additional other agencies that use this DOT equipment include FAA, DHS, DOE, and NTSB. N1, which is a G4, was purchased in 1989 (28 years ago) and the two Citations, N2 and N3 are leased and are over 14 years old. Other than the pilots and the technician, there are no flight personnel assigned to the equipment. There is no flight attendant. No food or drinks are provided. Regarding rates for the use of the equipment, the FAA sets the rates. For DOT, since the FAA is part of DOT, there is no reimbursement. The current cost of the equipment as of January 2017 is $967.00 per hour for the N2 and N3. For N1, the hourly cost is $3,347.00 per hour. In response to your Question on the European trip to the G-7 Summit: The Secretary, as have all her predecessors, attended the opening of the Paris Air Show. This was at the strong encouragement of the DOT career staff, especially in light of the fact that this is her first year as Secretary of Transportation. The Secretary provided the U. S. representation at the plenary session, made keynote remarks at the opening of the U. S. Pavilion, spoke to the new French president, visited the various U. S. companies’ exhibits to demonstrate her support for the American aerospace industry, and met with attending service men and women from the U.S. Air Force and National Guard. The Paris Air Show was part of travel to the G-7 Transportation Summit. Her time in Paris did not exceed 32 hours from touch down to wheels up and she had no personal time. As for the G7 Transportation Summit, the participants are the Transportation Ministers of the G7 countries and the meeting was two days in length. She did not take any personal time. To clarify, no equipment was flown to Paris to “escort” the Secretary. Only one plane was utilized for the trip. Additionally, it is important to clarify that no empty government plane has ever been flown to pick up the Secretary. The information you have received is inaccurate. As for your inference that the Secretary’s travel for the European trip does not match the practices of past administrations; you are right. She traveled for fewer days, did not take family, did not take personal time and she did not stay beyond the time required by meetings. Again, your source has provided you with inaccurate information. If you look at NY Times Lipton FOIA--0509 records for 2016 and 2015 as well as 2013 and 2011, you will see that former Secretaries stayed in Paris for many more additional days for sightseeing. Again, it seems you have been provided with inaccurate information. To summarize, the Secretary traveled from Teterboro to Paris on DOT aircraft on June 18 to attend the Paris Air Show. She traveled to Sardinia, Italy on June 21 to attend the G7 Transport Ministers Summit. She returned to Washington on June 23. Government aircraft was used because of the tight itinerary and for security reasons by her Protective Service Division. There was never a time when an empty government plane was used for the Secretary’s travel. As to former DOT officials, they used the DOT aircraft with far greater frequency than the Secretary. For example, the Secretary's immediate predecessor used the DOT aircraft for 116 trips during his tenure, not including the use of military jets for international travels. As for the 13 hours, again I think your source is incorrect. Please review what you have as we are happy to clarify. The return flight from the G-7 Summit was approximately 11 hours. You asked about the Secretary’s response to concerns over the flight costs of Cabinet secretaries, and whether they are an appropriate use of taxpayer funds. The Secretary is very sensitive to concerns about appropriate use of taxpayer’s funds. She always tries to travel in the most cost efficient manner possible. She typically flies coach class on commercial carriers, and only uses DOT aircraft in rare instances when it is more cost effective, or when there is not an available commercial flight at the times required, or because of security considerations of her Protective Service Division. Thank you Marianne McInerney Marianne McInerney NY Times Lipton FOIA--0510 Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Mobile: (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0511 From: Moore, Allison (OST) Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 6:38 AM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Cc: Sweeney, Megan (OST) ; Post, Andy (OST) Subject: Re: Politico It's not in Morning Transportation > On Oct 25, 2017, at 6:10 AM, McInerney, Marianne (OST) wrote: > > Please look for politico today. As they inquired on china trip. > > Sent from my iPhone NY Times Lipton FOIA--0512 From: Burr, Geoff (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 4:59 PM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Cc: Elaine L. Cha @dot.gov>; Kan, Derek (OST) (b) (6) ; Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: (b) (5) Re: Secretary's trip to Asia Sent from my iPhone On Oct 20, 2017, at 4:58 PM, McInerney, Marianne (OST) wrote: (b) (5) From: Lipton, Eric [mailto:lipton@nytimes.com] Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 4:53 PM To: PressOffice Subject: Secretary's trip to Asia Hello Can you please send me any details on the upcoming trip to China, including any public events, who is traveling with the secretary, and what the means of transportation are? Thanks in advance. Eric NY Times Lipton FOIA--0513 Eric Lipton Washington Bureau 202 862 0448 office (b) (6) mobile lipton@nytimes.com NY Times Lipton FOIA--0514 From: Sweeney, Megan (OST) Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2017 9:19 AM To: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: Re: Secretary's trip to Asia (b) (6) Sent from my iPhone On Oct 21, 2017, at 7:26 AM, McInerney, Marianne (OST) wrote: No I don't receiv (b) (5) Sent from my iPhone On Oct 21, 2017, at 3:38 AM, Sweeney, Megan (OST) wrote: Wanted to make sure you saw this in case you're still not getting pressoffice emails Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: PressOffice Date: October 20, 2017 at 9:18:39 PM EDT To: "Sweeney, Megan (OST)" Subject: FW: Secretary's trip to Asia From: Lipton, Eric Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 9:17:46 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) To: PressOffice Subject: Re: Secretary's trip to Asia NY Times Lipton FOIA--0515 Thank you for this information. Can you please send me formal itinerary/schedule for the trip, along with the lists of who is participating in the meetings from the American delegation, including both governmental and non governmental individuals. Obviously that is something that is prepared in advance, subject perhaps to some change. Thank you again Eric Lipton Washington Bureau 202 862 0448 office mobile (b) (6) lipton@nytimes.com On Fri, Oct 20, 2017 at 5:32 PM, PressOffice wrote: Eric, thanks for reaching out. The below background information can be attributed to a DOT Spokesperson: The Secretary is scheduled to attend the bilateral meeting, 9th US China Transportation Forum at the end of the month. The list of subject matter experts traveling from the Department to the Forum is not yet finalized. The last meeting of this nature in China was in 2015 in Suzhou, China. All travel is via commercial carrier. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0516 If you have any additional questions, please email or call: 202 366 0305 Further Background: https://www.transportation.gov/officepolicy/international-policy-and-trade/uschina-transportation-forum 9TH U.S.-CHINA TRANSPORTATION FORUM Beijing, China OCT 30-31, 2017 The 9th U.S.-China Transportation Forum (TF) will take place in Beijing, China, October 30-31, 2017, with Secretary Elaine L. Chao of the U.S. Department of Transportation and Minister Li Xiaopeng of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China. The Minister's 9th TF priorities are to foster cooperation on key issues of mutual interest, and to facilitate public and private sector exchanges to advance safe, secure, efficient, and integrated transportation systems. This year the TF will have four policy dialogue tracks that include: Safety, Innovation, Disaster Preparedness and Response, and Infrastructure Planning, Financing, and Maintenance. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0517 Updated: Wednesday, October 4, 2017 From: Lipton, Eric [mailto:lipton@nytimes.com] Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 4:53 PM To: PressOffice Subject: Secretary's trip to Asia Hello Can you please send me any details on the upcoming trip to China, including any public events, who is traveling with the secretary, and what the means of transportation are? Thanks in advance. Eric Eric Lipton Washington Bureau 202 862 0448 office (b) (6) mobile NY Times Lipton FOIA--0518 lipton@nvtimes.com NY Times Lipton From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 5:35 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Subject: As requested: China travel schedule Attach: S-1 Draft Trip Schedule (CHINA).docx (b) (6) Attached is the China draft schedule I sent on Friday. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0520 @dot.gov> as of 8/10/17 NOTIONAL TRAVEL SCHEDULE** FOR SECRETARY ELAINE L. CHAO (b) (5) DEPART MONDAY, OCTOBER 30 – RETURN MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2017 MONDAY, OCTOBER 30 (b) (5) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31 (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0521 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 (b) (5) **All meeting times are still to be determined and are listed as a placeholder. 2 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0522 THURSDAY 3 NY Times Lipton 4 NY Times Lipton ER SAT 5 NY Times Lipton SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 (b) (5) MONDAY, NOVEMBER (b) (5) (b) (5) 6 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0526 7 NY Times Lipton 8 NY Times Lipton From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 4:00 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Cc: Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Beijing Dinner with Ambassador Invites Update (b) (6) @dot.gov> Secretary, (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0529 NY Times Lipton From: Furman, Jon (OST) Sent: Friday, September 8, 2017 9:54 AM To: (b) (6) Cc: Elaine L. Cha Subject: China Flights Attach: China Flights.xlsx H (b) (6) (b) (6) @dot.gov> , please see attached for a spreadsheet containing information for flights to and from China in late October/ early November. Please let me know if you have any questions. Best, Jon Furman Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 (202) 366-1796 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0531 DATE DEPARTURE ARRIVAL AIRLINE DEPARTURE FLIGHT TIME ARRIVAL DATE ARRIVAL 1st CLASS PRICE REFUNDABLE? 28-Oct-17 JFK PEK UNITED/AIR CHINA 4:50PM 13hrs 30mins 29-Oct-17 6:20PM $12428.1/$7737.10 YES 28-Oct-17 JFK PEK UNITED/AIR CHINA 12:50PM 13hrs 25mins 29-Oct-17 2:30PM NO FIRST ON UNITED/ $7737.1 YES 29-Oct-17 JFK PEK UNITED/AIR CHINA 4:50PM 14hrs 30mins 30-Oct-17 6:40PM $12428.1/ $9,007.10 YES 4-Nov-17 PVG JFK CHINA EASTERN/ DELTA 11:30AM 14hrs 55mins 4-Nov-17 2:25PM $16,060.60/$12866.66 YES/ $76 fee 4-Nov-17 PVG JFK CHINA EASTERN/ DELTA 7:30PM 15hrs 30mins 4-Nov-17 11:00PM $16,060.60/$12866.66 YES/ $76 fee 5-Nov-17 PVG JFK CHINA EASTERN 11:30AM 14hrs 55mins 5-Nov-17 1:25PM $16,060.60/$12866.66 YES/ $76 fee 5-Nov-17 PVG JFK CHINA EASTERN 8:15PM 14hrs 45mins 5-Nov-17 10:00PM $16,060.60/$12866.66 YES/ $76 fee NY Times Lipton FOIA--0532 From: Furman, Jon (OST) Sent: Saturday, September 9, 2017 7:48 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Subject: China itineraries (hard copy in FEDEX) Attach: TRIP SCENARIO FOR THE SECRETARY China Option 1 and 2.docx; (b) (6) @dot.gov> ATT00001.htm; TRIP SCENARIO FOR THE SECRETARY China option 3, 10 29 11 5.docx; ATT00002.htm Secretary, please see below and attached for the itineraries that I drew up yesterday based on our conversations. You will notice they reflect the different flight options that we discussed. These are also in your Fedex. I suggest using the attached version (as compared to the version in the text of the email), as the formatting does not seem to preserve well in email. Jon Furman Special Assistant to the Secretary Department of Transportation TRIP SCENARIO FOR THE SECRETARY Saturday, October 28, 2017- Saturday, November 5, 2017 (b) (5) Saturday, October 28, 2017- Sunday, October 29, 2017 (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0533 OPTION 1 Saturday, October 28, 2017 (b) (5) Sunday, October 29, 2017 (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0534 (b) (5) OPTION 2 Saturday, October 28, 2017 (b) (5) Sunday, October 29, 2017 (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0535 (b) (5) Monday, October 30, 2017 (b) (5) Tuesday, October 31, 2017 (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0536 Wednesday, November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton Thursday, November 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton Friday, November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton (b) (5) Saturday, November 5, 2017 (b) (5) Saturday, November 4, 2017 (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0543 (b) (5) Sunday, October 29, 2017- Monday, October 30, 2017 (b) (5) Sunday, October 29, 2017 (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0544 (b) (5) Monday, October 30, 2017 (b) (5) Tuesday, October 30, 2017 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0545 Wednesday, October 3, 2017 NY Times Lipton Thursday, November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton Friday, November A 2017 NY Times Lipton Saturday, November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton Sunday, November 5, 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton On Sat, Sep 9, 2017 at 7:20 PM, Furman, Jon (OST) wrote: Jon Furman Special Assistant to the Secretary Department of Transportation Begin forwarded message: From: "Furman, Jon (OST)" Date: September 8, 2017 at 16:54:21 EDT To: "Furman, Jon (OST)" Subject: china stuff Jon Furman Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 (202) 366-1796 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0554 TRIP SCENARIO FOR THE SECRETARY Saturday, October 28, 2017- Saturday, November 5, 2017 (b) (5) Saturday, October 28, 2017- Sunday, October 29, 2017 (b) (5) OPTION 1 Saturday, October 28, 2017 (b) (5) Sunday, October 29, 2017 (b) (5) OPTION 2 Saturday, October 28, 2017 (b) (5) 9/9/2017, 7:41:19 PM NY Times Lipton FOIA--0555 (b) (5) Sunday, October 29, 2017 (b) (5) Monday, October 30, 2017 (b) (5) Tuesday, October 31, 2017 (b) (5) 9/9/2017, 7:41:19 PM NY Times Lipton FOIA--0556 Wednesday, November 1, 2017 9/9/2017, 7:41:19 PM NY Times Lipton Thursday, November 2017 9/9/2017, 7:41:19 PM NY Times Lipton Friday, November 1, 2017 9/9/2017, 7:41:19 PM NY Times Lipton (b) (5) Saturday, November 5, 2017 (b) (5) Saturday, November 4, 2017 (b) (5) 9/9/2017, 7:41:19 PM NY Times Lipton FOIA--0560 (b) (5) TRIP SCENARIO FOR THE SECRETARY Sunday October 29 2017- Sunday November 5 2017 Sunday, October 29, 2017- Monday, October 30, 2017 (b) (5) Sunday, October 29, 2017 (b) (5) Monday, October 30, 2017 (b) (5) Tuesday, October 30, 2017 (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0561 Wednesday, October 31, 2017 (b) (5) Thursday, November 1, 2017 (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0562 Friday, November A 2017 NY Times Lipton Saturday, November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton Sunday, November 5, 2017 NY Times Lipton From: Tucker, Deva (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 7:55 AM To: Elaine L. Cha Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) @dot.gov> (b) (6) ; Furman, Jon (OST) Subject: China Itinerary provided to the Chinese Ministry of Transport- Updated 9/28 7:50 am Attach: 10-28-17 China itinerary provided to Chinese Ministry of Transport updated 9-28 750 AM.docx Secretary Updated with requested changes below and attached. Thank You DRAFT TRIP SCENARIO FOR THE SECRETARY(b) (5) NOTE: ALL TIMES APPROXIMATE Saturday, October 28, 2017 (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0566 Sunday, October Q, 2017 NY Times Lipton Monday, October 2017 NY Times Lipton Tuesday, October 3, 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton Wednesday1 November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton Thursday, November A 2017 NY Times Lipton Friday, November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton Saturday1 November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton Sunday, November 5, 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 7:47 AM To: Tucker, Deva (OST) Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) ; Furman, Jon (OST) Subject: China Updated Itinerary as of 3:30 pm 9/27/17 Deva: l (b) (5) ) l t 2. Jon (b) (5) l From: Tucker, Deva (OST) Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 3:41 PM To: Elaine L. Chao Cc: Inman, Todd (OST); Kan, Derek (OST); Furman, Jon (OST) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0579 Subject: Updated Itinerary as of 3:30 pm DRAFT TRIP SCENARIO FOR THE SECRETARY Friday, October 27, 2017- Monday, November 6, 2017 (b) (5) Saturday, October 28, 2017 (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0580 (b) (5) Sunday, October 29, 2017 (b) (5) Monday, October 30, 2017 (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0581 Tuesday, October 3, 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton Wednesday1 November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton Thursday, November A 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton Friday, November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton (b) (5) Saturday, November 4, 2017 (b) (5) Sunday, November 5, 2017 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0590 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 6:27 AM To: Elaine L. Cha Cc: @dot.gov> (b) (6) Burr, Geoff (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) Subject: China meeting yesterday Secretary, (b) (5) Derek NY Times Lipton FOIA--0593 From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2017 6:53 AM To: Elaine L. Cha Cc: @dot.gov> (b) (6) Furman, Jon (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: China trip question Secretary, (b) (5) Derek NY Times Lipton FOIA--0594 From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Wednesday, July 5, 2017 1:12 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Cc: Burr, Geoff (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) @dot.gov> (b) (6) ; Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: China Trip Secretary, I was just blocking off weeks in October for the China trip per your direction and wanted to bring some dates/events to your attention. (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0595 No action, just wanted you to be aware as you continue to consider the China trip. From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2017 11:42 PM To: Genero, Laura (OST) Cc: Knouse, Ruth (OST); Burr, Geoff (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST); Inman, Todd (OST); Rosen, Jeff (OST); McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: RE: S1 China memo (b) (5) From: Genero, Laura (OST) Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2017 11:39 PM To: Kan, Derek (OST) Cc: Knouse, Ruth (OST) ; Burr, Geoff (OST) ; Gehring, Wendy (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) ; Rosen, Jeff (OST) ; McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: Re: S1 China memo (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0596 From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 8:28 AM To: Elaine L. Cha Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Furman, Jon (OST) (b) (6) @dot.gov> ; Genero, Laura (OST) Subject: China update (9/27/17 AM) Attach: Invitation Letter to Secretary Chao.pdf Madam Secretary, A few quick updates / open questions regarding our trip to China:  Attached is the formal invitation letter to you for the trip from MOT (b) (5) Open questions (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0597 (b) (5) I will likely have additional questions and updates by EOD after talking to X again. Derek NY Times Lipton FOIA--0598 MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA mn?9?} NY Times Lipton MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA Courtesy Translation H. E. Ms. Elaine L. Chao Secretary Department of Transportation The United States of America Sept.27, 2017 Your Excellency, I am writing with great pleasure to inform you that, according to the consensus reached by the two sides, the 9th Meeting of the China U. 8. Transportation Forum as well as the 10*? China U. S. Maritime Consultation Meeting are to be held in Beijing, China, during 29*? 31at October this year. Currently, preparations for the Forum and the Consultation Meeting are on the right track. Hereby, I would like, on behalf of the Ministry of Transport of the People?s Republic of China, and in my own name, to extend my warmest invitation to you and your delegation to visit China and attend the events from 29th October to 5th November. I am looking forward to meeting you in Beijing. Yours Sincerely, Li Xiaopeng (Signed) Minister Ministry of Transport The People?s Republic of hina NY Times Lipton FOIA-O6OO From: Knouse, Ruth (OST) Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2017 1:47 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Subject: Decisions regarding Secretary Chao's travel to China Attach: China travel decisions.pdf (b) (6) @dot.gov> NY Times Lipton FOIA--0601 (b) (6) 0 U.S. De artmen 1 Of 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E. Transportation JUL 24 2017 Washington, DC 20590 Of?ce of the Secretary Of Transportation ACTION MEMORANDUM TO THE SECRETARY From: Susan McDe ational Affairs X64551 - Prepared by: Julie Abraham Director Of?ce of International Transportation and Trade X61343 Subject: Decisions regarding Secretary Chao?s travel to China ACTION REQUIRED Decisions are needed regarding: 1) travel dates to China, 2) potential second city stOp, and 3) engagement with the US. Embassy and the Chinese Ministry of TranSport on Agenda and options for meetings and events. SUMMARY In preparation for the Secretary?s upcoming trip to Beijing, China, to participate in the 9th U.S.- China Transportation Forum, we_have prepared options for potential dates, as well as a DOT proposed draft agenda and potential other meetings and events. See Annexes #1 and DECISIONS DECISION Travel Dates to China The scheduling of?ce has provided the following potential travel dates for the Secretary?s trip to China. We have explored these options with the US. Embassy in Beijing and their input is re?ected below. (5) NY Times Lipton DECISION Second City Stop DECISION To Begin Engaging with US. Embassy and the Chinese Ministry of Transport on Agenda and Options for Meetings and Events Attachments 1. Annex 1 DOT Proposal Draft Transportation Forum Agenda 2. Annex 2 Options for Other Meetings The Secretary DECISION #1 Preferred Dates Options 1, 2 or 3) OPTION COMMENTS: DATE: DECISION #2 Second City sum APPROVED: DISAPPROVED: DATE: DECISION #3 To Begin Engagi?g With MOT on Preferred Dates and TF Agenda APPROVED: DISAPPROVED: COMMENTS: DATE: NY Times Lipton DOT Progosal Draft Trangportation Forum Agenda NY Times L'pton ANNEXZ Opting tor Other Meetings?vents From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 3:12 PM To: Elaine L. Cha (b) (6) @dot.gov>; Burr, Geoff (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Draft (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0609 From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 10:33 AM To: Elaine L. Cha Cc: Furman, Jon (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) @dot.gov> (b) (6) Subject: FW: Discussion items for Leaders Meetings From: Abraham, Julie (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 6:14 AM To: Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) ; Furman, Jon (OST) Subject: Re: Discussion items for Leaders Meetings (b) (5) Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. From: Traini, Joseph (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 01:50 To: Kan, Derek (OST); Abraham, Julie (OST); Furman, Jon (OST) Subject: Discussion items for Leaders Meetings (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0610 Joe NY Times Lipton From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 12:41 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Subject: FW: Engraving (b) (6) (b) (5) J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests to secretaryscheduler@dot.gov) From: Fink, Andrew (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 12:37 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0612 @dot.gov> Subject: Engraving (b) (5) Andrew Fink Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0613 From: Knouse, Ruth (OST) Sent: Friday, August 11, 2017 6:40 PM To: Elaine Cha (b) (6) Elaine L. Chao (b) (6) @dot.gov> Subject: FW: Info only memo on China Attach: S-1 Draft Trip Schedule (CHINA).docx; 20170811 China Travel v1.docx In case you may need this electronically. Ruth From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Friday, August 11, 2017 6:30 PM To: Knouse, Ruth (OST) Cc: Genero, Laura (OST) Subject: Info only memo on China Ruth, Can we please send this home with S-1? Thanks. Derek NY Times Lipton FOIA--0614 as of 8/10/17 NOTIONAL TRAVEL SCHEDULE** FOR SECRETARY ELAINE L. CHAO (b) (5) DEPART MONDAY, OCTOBER 30 – RETURN MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2017 MONDAY, OCTOBER 30 (b) (5) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31 (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0615 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 (b) (5) **All meeting times are still to be determined and are listed as a placeholder. 2 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0616 THURSDAY 3 NY Times Lipton 4 NY Times Lipton ER SAT 5 NY Times Lipton SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 (b) (5) MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6 (OPTIONAL) (b) (5) 6 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0620 7 NY Times Lipton 8 NY Times Lipton To: Secretary Chao From: Derek Kan RE: Info Only: Preliminary Travel Schedule for China Date: August 11, 2017 Please find attached a Notional Travel Schedule for a China trip in the Fall. The purpose of the attached is to get your initial feedback and impressions of the schedule. This has been reviewed by Laura Genero and the X staff. (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0623 From: Knouse, Ruth (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 5:58 PM To: Elaine L. Cha (W6) @dot.gov> Subject: FW: MOT Letter Attach: China 2017 SI MOT letter 10 24 I7 edits.docx From: Chinn, Monica (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 5:57 PM To: Knouse, Ruth (OST) Subject: FW: MOT Letter From: Khoury, Jennifer (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 5:30 PM To: Chinn, Monica (051') Subject: MOT Letter Hi, I?m about to leave, here?s the MOT letter updated per 0605 last edits We) ifyou need me to come in and follow up on this. Let me know. NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 8:11 PM To: Elaine L. Cha @dot.gov>; Inman, Todd (OST) (b) (6) ; Furman, Jon (OST) ; McInerney, Marianne (OST) Subject: FW: Secretarial Gifts Given at Prior TF's FYI. While the table below is about gifts, it’s also interesting to see how the TF has been a standard conference for the past 8 years, flipping between US and China. From: Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 7:36 PM To: Kan, Derek (OST) Cc: Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Eberhart, Fred (OST) ; Taylor-Hoes, Ronale ; Traini, Joseph (OST) Subject: Secretarial Gifts Given at Prior TF's Derek, Below are the Secretarial gifts given to their counterparts at prior US-China Transportation Forums. 4th TF St. Louis, (Dep. Sec. Porcari) and Vice Minister Xu Zuyuan - 9” MO (2012) Pewter Revere Bowl 5 th TF Hangzhou, (Dep. Sec. Porcari and Vice Minister Weng Mengyong - 9” China (2013) Glass Revere Bowl 6 th TF Chicago, (Dep. Sec. Porcari and Vice Minister Gao Hongfeng IL (2014) Pewter Desk Set 7th TF Suzhou, (Dep. Sec. Mendez) and Vice Minister Weng Mengyong - 16 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0626 2pc. China (2015) oz. Carolina Cup 8 th TF Los Angeles, (Secy Foxx) and Minister Yang Chautang - 10” Pewter Tray CA (2016) Note: - The S-10 gifts above were engraved with DOT logo. - Trinkets given: Porcari and Mendez gave coins to Embassy staff and to students. Apologies for the delay in getting this information to you. Please let us know if you need further information. Thanks, Deborah NY Times Lipton FOIA--0627 From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 6:35 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Subject: Fwd: Response (b) (6) @dot.gov> From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 4:10 PM To: tsynder@politico.com Cc: Moore, Allison (OST) Subject: Response Tanya - please see the following background statement attributable to a DOT Spokesperson: The Secretary is scheduled to attend the bilateral 9th U.S.-China Transportation Forum at the end of the month. The last meeting of this nature in China was in 2015 in Suzhuo, China. Further Background: NY Times Lipton FOIA--0628 https://www.transportation.gov/office-policy/international-policyand-trade/us-china-transportation-forum 9TH U.S.-CHINA TRANSPORTATION FORUM Beijing, China OCT 30-31, 2017 Grand Hyatt Beijing The 9th U.S.-China Transportation Forum (TF) will take place in Beijing, China, October 30-31, 2017, with Secretary Elaine L. Chao of the U.S. Department of Transportation and Minister Li Xiaopeng of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China. The Minister's 9th TF priorities are to foster cooperation on key issues of mutual interest, and to facilitate public and private sector exchanges to advance safe, secure, efficient, and integrated transportation systems. This year the TF will have four policy dialogue tracks that include: Safety, Innovation, Disaster Preparedness and Response, and Infrastructure Planning, Financing, and Maintenance. Updated: Wednesday, October 4, 2017 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0629 From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 6:49 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Subject: Fwd: Response (b) (6) @dot.gov> Request for dates and Dr Chao Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Tanya Snyder Date: October 20, 2017 at 6:23:25 PM EDT To: "Moore, Allison (OST)" Cc: "McInerney, Marianne (OST)" Subject: Re: Response Thanks. Is she only going for those two days? Is her father traveling with her? ** Tanya Snyder Transportation reporter, POLITICO Pro (b) (6) mobile tsnyder@politico.com From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 4:10 PM To: tsynder@politico.com Cc: Moore, Allison (OST) Subject: Response Tanya - please see the following background NY Times Lipton FOIA--0630 statement attributable to a DOT Spokesperson: The Secretary is scheduled to attend the bilateral 9th U.S.-China Transportation Forum at the end of the month. The last meeting of this nature in China was in 2015 in Suzhuo, China. Further Background: https://www.transportation.gov/office-policy/international-policyand-trade/us-china-transportation-forum 9TH U.S.-CHINA TRANSPORTATION FORUM Beijing, China OCT 30-31, 2017 Grand Hyatt Beijing The 9th U.S.-China Transportation Forum (TF) will take place in Beijing, China, October 30-31, 2017, with Secretary Elaine L. Chao of the U.S. Department of Transportation and Minister Li Xiaopeng of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China. The Minister's 9th TF priorities are to foster cooperation on key issues of mutual interest, and to facilitate public and private sector exchanges to advance safe, secure, efficient, and integrated transportation systems. This year the TF will have four policy dialogue tracks that include: Safety, Innovation, Disaster Preparedness and Response, and Infrastructure Planning, Financing, and Maintenance. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0631 Updated: Wednesday, October 4, 2017 NY Times Lipton From: McInerney, Marianne (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 6:36 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Subject: Fwd: Secretary's trip to Asia (b) (6) @dot.gov> Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: PressOffice Date: October 20, 2017 at 5:32:51 PM EDT To: "Lipton, Eric" Subject: RE: Secretary's trip to Asia Eric, thanks for reaching out. The below background information can be attributed to a DOT Spokesperson: The Secretary is scheduled to attend the bilateral meeting, 9th US China Transportation Forum at the end of the month. The list of subject matter experts traveling from the Department to the Forum is not yet finalized. The last meeting of this nature in China was in 2015 in Suzhou, China. All travel is via commercial carrier. If you have any additional questions, please email or call: 202 366 0305 Further Background: NY Times Lipton FOIA--0633 https://www.transportation.gov/office-policy/international-policy-and-trade/us-chinatransportation-forum 9TH U.S.-CHINA TRANSPORTATION FORUM Beijing, China OCT 30-31, 2017 The 9th U.S.-China Transportation Forum (TF) will take place in Beijing, China, October 30-31, 2017, with Secretary Elaine L. Chao of the U.S. Department of Transportation and Minister Li Xiaopeng of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China. The Minister's 9th TF priorities are to foster cooperation on key issues of mutual interest, and to facilitate public and private sector exchanges to advance safe, secure, efficient, and integrated transportation systems. This year the TF will have four policy dialogue tracks that include: Safety, Innovation, Disaster Preparedness and Response, and Infrastructure Planning, Financing, and Maintenance. Updated: Wednesday, October 4, 2017 From: Lipton, Eric [mailto:lipton@nytimes.com] Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 4:53 PM To: PressOffice Subject: Secretary's trip to Asia Hello Can you please send me any details on the upcoming trip to China, including any public events, who is traveling with the secretary, and what the means of transportation are? NY Times Lipton FOIA--0634 Thanks in advance. Eric Eric Lipton Washington Bureau 202 862 0448 office (b) (6) mobile lipton@nytimes.com NY Times Lipton FOIA--0635 From: Tucker, Deva (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 6:34 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Cc: Furman, Jon (OST) ; Kuo, Monica (OST) @dot.gov> (b) (6) Subject: Gift List for Trip- 6:22 p.m. October 19th Attach: Gifts for Trip As of October 19th.docx Secretary, Below and attached is the updated gift list. Placing a paper copy in the binder in your bag tonight to the residence. Thank You Gift Quantity (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0636 Bring to China NY Times Lipton From: Furman, Jon (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 8, 2017 10:41 AM To: Kan, Derek (OST) Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Elaine L. Chao (b) (6) Subject: @dot.gov> Gifts Derek, can we find out what X recommends as gifts for high officials? Do they still recommend gift exchanges? This may have changed in the last few years. This ask is with an eye towards the upcoming China travel. Jon Furman Special Assistant to the Secretary Department of Transportation NY Times Lipton FOIA--0638 From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 7:11 PM To: Elaine L. Cha @dot.gov>; Elaine Chao (b) (6) (b) (6) Knouse, Ruth (OST) ; McInerney, Marianne (OST) Cc: ; Genero, Laura (OST) ; Burr, Geoff (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) ; Furman, Jon (OST) Subject: Outstanding China questions Attach: 20170822 Outstanding Questions Regarding China Trip v1.docx Secretary. Please find attached a list of outstanding China questions that we are working on. As you can see, there are number of open questions that Laura, Todd, and I are trying to track down and we’ll have more specific options and recommendations for you next week. Thank you. Derek To: Secretary Chao From: Derek Kan Re: Info only: Outstanding Questions Regarding the China Trip Below are outstanding questions regarding the upcoming China trip. In addition to laying out each question, I have also included a status update and/or our process in developing forthcoming recommendations. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0639 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Monday, August 7, 2017 9:05 AM To: Elaine L. Cha Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: POTUS China trip (b) (6) (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0644 0@dot.gov> From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Wednesday, October 4, 2017 2:45 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Cc: 0@dot.gov> (b) (6) Furman, Jon (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) Subject: POTUS China trip Please find below a summary of the President's trip to Asia. (b) (5) S l c f NY Times Lipton FOIA--0645 From: Genero, Laura (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 2:44 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Cc: Furman, Jon (OST) Subject: Public Diplomacy Speeches Attach: (b) (5) (b) (6) @dot.gov> v1.docx 10 20 2017 v1.docx (b) (5) ELC, Attached for your review are the draft public diplomacy speeche i (b) (5) I’ve also sent these to you in hard copy in a red folder, and given to Diva for the overnigh Laura Genero Senior Advisor for Strategic Communications Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20590 202-366-9704 (work) (b) (6) (cell) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0646 (b) (6) Page 1 of6 NY Times Lipton Page 2 of6 NY Times Lipton Page 3 of6 NY Times Lipton Page 4 of6 NY Times Lipton Page 5 of6 NY Times Lipton Page 6 of6 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2017 4:23 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Subject: Re: As requested: China travel schedule (b) (6) @dot.gov> Yes, we've started communicating with the Chinese through X and the State Department (b) (5) I'll update you this week after I touch base with the DCM and see if X has anything new from their counterparts. On Aug 20, 2017, at 4:03 PM, Elaine L. Cha Dere (b) (6) @dot.gov> wrote: Thanks. (b) (5) On Aug 15, 2017, at 5:34 PM, Kan, Derek (OST) wrote: Attached is the China draft schedule I sent on Friday. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0659 From: (b) (6) Sent: Friday, September 8, 2017 10:18 AM To: Furman, Jon (OST) Cc: Elaine L. Cha Subject: Re: China Flights (b) (6) (b) (6) Hi Jon: (b) (6) Thanks & best regards, (b) (6) (b) (6) T (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0660 @dot.gov> F: 212792272177 Cell mu!) Frnm: "Furman. Jon (05w Date: Friday, Seprember x, 2017 al 9:54 AM To mm mm Cc: "Elaine L. Chao ram @dol.gov> Subject: China Flights ram please see anached for a spreadsheet comaining infon--nalion for flights [0 and from China in lare Oclober/ early November. Please 1er me know ifyou have any queslions. BesL Jon Furman Office of me Secretary U.S. Depanmenl omensponalion 1200 New Jersey Ave. S.E. Washinglon, D.C. 20590 NY Times Upton mums-s1 From: Basile, Gabrielle (OST) Sent: Friday, September 8, 2017 5:04 PM To: Furman, Jon (OST) Cc: Elaine L. Cha Subject: RE: China Flights (b) (6) @dot.gov> (b) (6) (b) (6) Best, Elle Basile Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation O: 202.366.4304 C (b) (6) E: Gabrielle.Basile@dot.gov From: Furman, Jon (OST) Sent: Friday, September 08, 2017 4:16 PM To (b) (6) Cc: Basile, Gabrielle (OST); Elaine L. Chao Subject: China Flights NY Times Lipton FOIA--0662 (b) (6) H (b) (6) Please see attached for an updated excel spreadsheet for flights to and from China. Elle will call you shortly to explain it. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thanks, Jon NY Times Lipton FOIA--0663 From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 1, 2017 9:20 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Subject: RE: China itinerary - please redo with my edits and email to me tonight Attach: 20170801 China Trip Itinerary v2.docx @dot.gov> (b) (6) Apologies for the delay in getting this to you. Please find attached an updated draft with your edits. -----Original Message----From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 9:10 PM To: Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: China itinerary - please redo with my edits and email to me tonight NY Times Lipton FOIA--0664 Draft China Itinerary Saturday, October 14, 2017 (b) (5) Sunday, October 15, 2017 (b) (5) Monday, October 16, 2017 (b) (5) Tuesday, October 17, 2017 (b) (5) Wednesday, October 18, 2017 (b) (5) Thursday, October 19, 2017 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0665 (b) (5) Friday, October 20, 2017 (b) (5) Saturday, October 21, 2017 (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0666 From: Tucker, Deva (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 8:22 AM To: Elaine L. Cha Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) @dot.gov> (b) (6) ; Furman, Jon (OST) Subject: RE: China Itinerary provided to the Chinese Ministry of Transport- Updated 9/28 8:15 am Attach: 10-28-17 China itinerary provided to Chinese Ministry of Transport updated 9-28 750 AM.docx Provided to the Chinese Ministry of Transport DRAFT TRIP SCENARIO FOR THE SECRETARYSaturday, October 28, 2017- Sunday, November 5, 2017 (b) (5) NOTE: ALL TIMES APPROXIMATE Saturday, October 28, 2017 (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0667 Sunday, October Q, 2017 NY Times Lipton Monday, October 2017 NY Times Lipton Tuesday, October 3, 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton Wednesday1 November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton Thursday, November A 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton Friday, November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton Saturday1 November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton Sunday, November 5, 2017 NY Times Lipton (b) (5) From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 8:10 AM To: Tucker, Deva (OST) Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) ; Furman, Jon (OST) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0679 Subject: RE: China Itinerary provided to the Chinese Ministry of Transport- Updated 9/28 7:50 am (b) (5) From: Tucker, Deva (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 7:55 AM To: Elaine L. Chao Cc: Inman, Todd (OST); Kan, Derek (OST); Furman, Jon (OST) Subject: China Itinerary provided to the Chinese Ministry of Transport- Updated 9/28 7:50 am Secretary Updated with requested changes below and attached. Thank You DRAFT TRIP SCENARIO FOR THE SECRETARY(b) (5) NOTE: ALL TIMES APPROXIMATE NY Times Lipton FOIA--0680 Saturday, October 28, 2017 (b) (5) Sunday, October 29, 2017 (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0681 Monday, October 2017 NY Times Lipton Tuesday, October 3, 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton Wednesday1 November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton Thursday, November A 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton Friday, November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton Saturday1 November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton Sunday, November 5, 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton (b) (5) From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 7:47 AM To: Tucker, Deva (OST) Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) ; Furman, Jon (OST) Subject: China Updated Itinerary as of 3:30 pm 9/27/17 Deva: l (b) (5) l t 2. Jon: (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0693 (b) (5) From: Tucker, Deva (OST) Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 3:41 PM To: Elaine L. Chao Cc: Inman, Todd (OST); Kan, Derek (OST); Furman, Jon (OST) Subject: Updated Itinerary as of 3:30 pm DRAFT TRIP SCENARIO FOR THE SECRETARY Friday, October 27, 2017- Monday, November 6, 2017 (b) (5) NOTE: ALL TIMES APPROXIMATE Saturday, October 28, 2017 (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0694 Sunday, October Q, 2017 NY Times Lipton Monday, October 2017 NY Times Lipton Tuesday, October 3, 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton Wednesday1 November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton Thursday, November A 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton Friday, November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton Saturday1 November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton Sunday, November 5, 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 3:42 PM Kan, Derek (OST) ; Elaine L. Chao To: @dot.gov> (b) (6) Furman, Jon (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) Cc: Subject: RE: China questions / repsonses Attach: S1 visit POCs planning.docx Sorry (b) (5) From: derek.kan@dot.gov [mailto:derek.kan@dot.gov] Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 3:31 PM To: Elaine L. Cha (b) (6) @dot.gov> Cc: Furman, Jon (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: China questions / repsonses Madam Secretary, (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0707 (b) (5) We can discuss the above at your convenience. Thanks. Derek NY Times Lipton FOIA--0708 Secretary Chao’s China Trip Coordination POINTS OF CONTACT: (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0709 From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2017 4:32 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Subject: Re: China travel schedule @dot.gov> (b) (6) (b) (5) On Aug 20, 2017, at 4:30 PM, Elaine L. Cha Derek (b) (6) @dot.gov> wrote: (b) (5) . On Aug 15, 2017, at 5:34 PM, Kan, Derek (OST) wrote: Attached is the China draft schedule I sent on Friday. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0710 From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 6:12 AM To: Elaine L. Cha @dot.gov> (b) (6) Kan, Derek (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) Cc: Subject: Re: China trip (b) (5) (b) (5) . J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of The Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite (W-9) 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 On Aug 29, 2017, at 10:52 PM, Elaine L. Cha (b) (6) (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0711 @dot.gov> wrote: From: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Sent: Monday, August 28, 2017 8:29 AM To: Elaine L. Cha @dot.gov> (b) (6) Kan, Derek (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) Cc: ; Gehring, Wendy (OST) ; Burr, Geoff (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: RE: China update meetings (b) (5) I am aware. I have not scheduled one for this week, first will probably be next week. -----Original Message----From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2017 9:42 PM To: Gehring, Wendy (OST) Cc: Kan, Derek (OST); Genero, Laura (OST) Subject: FW: China update meetings (b) (5) (b) (5) -----Original Message----From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Monday, August 21, 2017 9:40 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST); McInerney, Marianne (OST); Burr, Geoff (OST); Genero, Laura (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: China update FYI: Laura and I discussed China with S1 and we wanted to pass along key decisions. (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0712 Please let me know if folks have any questions. Thanks! NY Times Lipton From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Monday, August 21, 2017 10:19 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Subject: RE: China update (b) (6) 0@dot.gov> Yes, I spoke with the X staff and am putting together all outstanding question in a single memo. We should have something for you by tomorrow because we want to put together all major open question (b) (5) Thanks. -----Original Message----From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Monday, August 21, 2017 10:15 PM To: Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Re: China update You need to give me a list of outstanding questions ...as per our discussion. > On Aug 21, 2017, at 8:39 PM, Kan, Derek (OST) wrote: > > FYI: Laura and I discussed China with S1 and we wanted to pass along key decisions. (b) (5) > > > Please let me know if folks have any questions. Thanks! NY Times Lipton FOIA--0714 From: Henry, DeLynn (OST) Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 9:06 AM To: Elaine L. Cha @dot.gov>; Inman, Todd (OST) (b) (6) Cc: Furman, Jon (OST) Subject: RE: ELC passport - in top left hand drawer The Chinese visa in your regular passport expired o (b) (6) . Todd tells me the visa should go in your official passport. I do not know where your official passport is. I will get the application and start filling it out. DeLynn From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Monday, September 18, 2017 11:11 PM To: Henry, DeLynn (OST); Inman, Todd (OST) Cc: Furman, Jon (OST) Subject: ELC passport - in top left hand drawer See if I need a visa for China…..or do I have multiple entry visa? NY Times Lipton FOIA--0715 From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 8:28 AM To: Elaine L. Cha Subject: Re: Gifts for China trip (b) (6) 0@dot.gov> (b) (5) Also they are incorporating your feedback from yesterday and we'll get you an updated schedule by EOD. On Aug 15, 2017, at 8:20 AM, Elaine L. Cha (b) (6) @dot.gov> wrote: We know the levels of people: (b) (5) On Aug 8, 2017, at 6:10 AM, Inman, Todd (OST) wrote: (b) (5) J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations NY Times Lipton FOIA--0716 Office of The Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite (W-9) 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 On Aug 8, 2017, at 6:06 AM, Elaine L. Chao (b) (6) @dot.gov> wrote: (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0717 From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 4:33 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Subject: RE: Give me bio and photo of Minister of Transport Attach: 20171013 MOT Minister.docx (b) (6) @dot.gov> Please find below (and attached) a bio and photo of the Minister of Transport. Li Xiaopeng, son of China’s Ex-Premier Li Peng, male, Han nationality, is a native of Chengdu, Sichuan Pprovince. He was born in 1959, entered the work force in 1982 and joined the CPC in 1985. Li graduated from the North China Institute of Electric Power specializing in power plants and power systems in 1982. He is a senior engineer. From 2008-2010, Li served as Member of Leading Party Group and Vice Governor of Shanxi Provincial Government. He is currently Chairman of Board of the Directors of Huaneng Power International, Inc. In 2010 he became Deputy Secretary of Leading Party Group and Executive Vice-Governor of Shanxi Province. From 2013 to 2016 he served as Governor of Shanxi Province. In 2012 he became an Alternate Member of the 18th CPC Central Committee. From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 4:18 PM To: Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Give me bio and photo of Minister of Transport NY Times Lipton FOIA--0718 Li Xiaopeng, son of China?s Ex-Premier Li Peng, male, Han nationality, is a native of Chengdu, Sichuan Pprovince. He was born in 1959, entered the work force in 1982 andjoined the CPC in 1985. Li graduated from the North China Institute of Electric Power specializing in power plants and power systems in 1982. He is a senior engineer. From 2008-2010, Li served as Member of Leading Party Group and Vice Governor of Shanxi Provincial Government. He is currently Chairman of Board of the Directors of Huaneng Power International, Inc. In 2010 he became Deputy Secretary of Leading Party Group and Executive Vice-Governor of Shanxi Province. From 2013 to 2016 he served as Governor of Shanxi Province. In 2012 he became an Alternate Member of the 18th CPC Central Committee. 2013 2016 Governor, People's Government Shanxi Province 2012 2013 Acting Governor, People's Government Shanxi Province 2012 Alternate Member, 18th CPC, Central Committee 2010 2016 Deputy Secretary, People's Government CPC, Legging ljartv Group ?hanxi Province 2010 2012 Executive Vice-Govemor, People's Government Shanxi Province 2008 2010 Member, CPC, Provincial Committee, Standing Committee Shanxi Province 2008 2010 Member, People's Government QPQ, gaging ngy Group Shanxi Province 2008 2010 Vice-Governor, People's Government Shanxi Province 2008 2013 Deputy. 1999 2008 Chairman, Huaneng Power International Inc., Board o_f Directors NY Tlmes Lipton 1999 2008 General Manager, China Huaneng Group Corporation 1999 2008 Secretary, China Huaneng Group Corporation CPC, Leading Party Group 1999 2008 Chairman, Huaneng International Power Development Corp., Board of Directors 1998 2008 Secretary, Huaneng Power International Inc. CPC, Leading Party Group 1995 2008 General Manager, Huaneng International Power Development Corp. 1995 2001 General Manager, Huaneng Power International Inc. 1991 1995 Deputy General Manager, Huaneng Power International Inc. 1985 Joined, CPC NY Times Lipton FOIA--0720 From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 9:47 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: Re: Outstanding China questions (b) (6) @dot.gov> (b) (5) Thanks. Sent from my iPad On Aug 22, 2017, at 9:41 PM, Elaine L. Cha (b) (6) (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0721 @dot.gov> wrote: (b) (5) On Aug 22, 2017, at 4:10 PM, Kan, Derek (OST) wrote: Secretary. Please find attached a list of outstanding China questions that we are working on. As you can see, there are number of open questions that Laura, Todd, and I are trying to track down and we’ll have more specific options and recommendations for you next week. Thank you. Derek To: Secretary Chao From: Derek Kan Re: Info only: Outstanding Questions Regarding the China Trip Below are outstanding questions regarding the upcoming China trip. In addition to laying out each question, I have also included a status update and/or our process in developing forthcoming recommendations. (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0722 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton (b) (5) <20170822 Outstanding Questions Regarding China Trip v1.docx> NY Times Lipton FOIA--0726 From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Saturday, September 9, 2017 7:48 PM To: Burr, Geoff (OST) Cc: Elaine L. Cha Subject: Re: Please call State Department and ask when POTUS going to China @dot.gov> (b) (6) I've been checking and the latest as of last week was the first full week of November which would mean the week after we are there. > On Sep 9, 2017, at 7:47 PM, Burr, Geoff (OST) wrote: > > I'll call his chief and ask her first thing Monday, unless you'd prefer I try to get her sooner. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 9, 2017, at 7:46 PM, Elaine L. Cha (b) (6) @dot.gov> wrote: >> >> Rex said POTUS is going first week of November, he thinks. >> >> Let's check NY Times Lipton FOIA--0727 From: Burr, Geoff (OST) Sent: Monday, September 11, 2017 11:05 AM To: Elaine L. Cha Cc: Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: Please call State Department and ask when POTUS going to China @dot.gov> (b) (6) Connected with State. They said POTUS has very tentative plan for possible trip to China, either the first or second week in November. They also said there was some talk that it may end up being an Asia trip that involves several stops and may not even end up including China. They thought it was low likelihood he would end up not visiting China as part of his Asia trip, but still possible. -----Original Message----From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Saturday, September 09, 2017 7:46 PM To: Burr, Geoff (OST) Cc: Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Please call State Department and ask when POTUS going to China Rex said POTUS is going first week of November, he thinks. Let's check NY Times Lipton FOIA--0728 From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 4:39 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Cc: @dot.gov> (b) (6) Inman, Todd (OST) ; Furman, Jon (OST) Subject: Re: Please provide update on China (b) (5) As you know, we probably won't hear back until the following week after their holiday. > On Sep 29, 2017, at 4:15 PM, Elaine L. Cha (b) (6) > > NY Times Lipton FOIA--0729 @dot.gov> wrote: From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 1:48 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Subject: RE: PRC trip - mid-October 2017 (b) (6) @dot.gov> Sato does not at this time have prices for October loaded into their system so we used September as possible example. The base far (one way) with Sato varies based upon the flight. One direct flight is $947.00 while another is $4,105. (b) (5) (b) (5) J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation NY Times Lipton FOIA--0730 West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests to secretaryscheduler@dot.gov) From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 7:44 AM To: Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: Re: PRC trip - mid-October 2017 (b) (5) On Jul 18, 2017, at 5:20 PM, Inman, Todd (OST) wrote: (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0731 (b) (5) J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests to secretaryscheduler@dot.gov) From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 11:55 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: RE: PRC trip - mid-October 2017 (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0732 (b) (5) From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 4:52 PM To: Elaine L. Chao Subject: RE: PRC trip - mid-October 2017 Ma’am, (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0733 (b) (5) J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0734 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests to secretaryscheduler@dot.gov) From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 12:15 AM To: Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: Re: PRC trip - mid-October 2017 (b) (5) On Jul 16, 2017, at 6:21 PM, Inman, Todd (OST) wrote: Yes ma'am. I'll find out what's in the fleet and available. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of The Secretary United States Department of Transportation NY Times Lipton FOIA--0735 West Building Secretary Suite (W-9) 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 On Jul 16, 2017, at 6:20 PM, Elaine L. Chao (b) (6) @dot.gov> wrote: (b) (5) From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 6:19 PM To: Elaine L. Chao Cc: Furman, Jon (OST); Gehring, Wendy (OST) Subject: Re: PRC trip - mid-October 2017 Yes ma'am. I've already started making inquiries. You and I will need to discuss the manifest from dot as that may determine the type of equipment (airplane) they provide. I should have some preliminary details Tuesday or Wednesday J. Todd Inman NY Times Lipton FOIA--0736 Director Of Operations Office of The Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite (W-9) 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 On Jul 16, 2017, at 6:06 PM, Elaine L. Chao (b) (6) @dot.gov> wrote: (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0737 ....Thanks so (b) (5) much. From: @dot.gov Date: July 16, 2017 at 6:05:23 PM EDT (b) (6) To: Todd Inman , Wendy Gehring , Derek Kan , Laura Genero Cc: Jon Furman Subject: PRC trip mid-October 2017 (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0738 From: Tucker, Deva (OST) Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 11:02 AM To: Elaine L. Cha Cc: Furman, Jon (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) @dot.gov> (b) (6) Subject: RE: Updated Itinerary as of 9-27 11:00 a.m. Attach: 10-28-17 China itinerary clean copy updated as of 9-27-17 1100 am (002).docx Updated with edits below and attached. Noted and will not share with anyone else DRAFT TRIP SCENARIO FOR THE SECRETARY Friday, October 27, 2017- Monday, November 6, 2017 (b) (5) NOTE: ALL TIMES APPROXIMATE Saturday, October 28, 2017 (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0739 (b) (5) Sunday, October 29, 2017 (b) (5) Monday, October 30, 2017 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0740 Tuesday, October 3, 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton Wednesday1 November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton Thursday, November A 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton Friday, November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton Saturday, November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton Sunday, November 5, 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton From: Snyder, Sandy (OST) Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 4:48 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Subject: RE: White House souvenirs/gifts for China trip (b) (6) @dot.gov> Ma’am: Deva was able to find an old Camp David Gift Form from the last Administration. I’ve placed a call & emailed the POC for a new form and a possible catalog. Thanks sandy From: Snyder, Sandy (OST) Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 7:45 AM To: Elaine L. Chao Subject: Re: White House souvenirs/gifts for China trip Ben is going to the WHite House Gift Shop at the EEOB today to take pictures and price, the don't have a website. Ive been told by the WH that Camp David has no shop website, and i couldn't find one online, Ben will check if there is anything at the shop in the WH. On Aug 30, 2017, at 7:20 AM, Elaine L. Cha (b) (6) @dot.gov> wrote: Any status? Thanks for your previous quick answer to POTUS photo. From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2017 3:52 PM To: Snyder, Sandy (OST) Cc: Kan, Derek (OST); Henry, DeLynn (OST); Genero, Laura (OST) (Laura.Genero@dot.gov); Kan, Derek (OST); Furman, Jon (OST) (jon.furman@dot.gov) Subject: White House souvenirs/gifts for China trip NY Times Lipton FOIA--0753 Sandy: When I was Secretary of Labor, I had a number of White House logo souvenirs like: candy jars, leather portfolios, etc….see attached list. I do not remember where they came from. But, I don’t think they were given to me. I believe I bought them somewhere….perhaps at Camp David gift shop? Can you find out how to get these White House gifts for us to bring as gifts to VIP’s in China? Get a list, prices/item, etc…..they will NOT be given out like water or candy….but to special people. Can you go on Camp David souvenir shop website? In 2007, the Camp David people said they had a souvenir website. Todd will bring: (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0754 NY Times Lipton From: Furman, Jon (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2017 7:38 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Subject: Schedules Attach: (b) (6) @dot.gov> Working Document 10-28-17 China itinerary 10-10-17 730pm .docx; 20171029 - U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao - Notional Schedule Updated 10-10-7pm- Beijing (2).docx; Working Document 11-217 Shanghai itinerary as of 10-10 630pm.docx Ma’am, Please see attached for three documents. I have also sent them to the residence in hard copy. (1) Updated S1 itinerary (2) Itinerary for Control Officer Tom Leiby in Beijing (3) Itinerary for Control Officer Marc Cook in Shanghai Please note: (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0756 Jon Furman Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 (202) 366-1796 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0757 Draft as of 10/10/2017 7:30 PM WORKING DOCUMENT DRAFT TRIP SCENARIO FOR THE SECRETARY Saturday, October 28, 2017- Sunday, November 5, 2017 (b) (5) NOTE: ALL TIMES APPROXIMATE (b) (5) Saturday, October 28, 2017 (b) (5) Sunday, October 29, 2017 (b) (5) 1 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0758 Draft as of 10/10/2017 7:30 PM (b) (5) Monday, October 30, 2017 (b) (5) 2 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0759 Draft as of 10/10/2017 7:30 PM (b) (5) Tuesday, October 31, 2017 (b) (5) 3 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0760 Draft as of 10/10/2017 7:30 PM (b) (5) Wednesday, November 1, 2017 (b) (5) 4 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0761 Draft as of 10/10/2017 7:30 PM (b) (5) Thursday, November 2, 2017 (b) (5) 5 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0762 Draft as of 10/10/2017 7:30 PM NY Times Lipton Draft as of 10/10/2017 7:30 PM (b) (5) Friday, November 3, 2017 (b) (5) 7 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0764 Draft as of 10/10/2017 7:30 PM (b) (5) Saturday, November 4, 2017 (b) (5) 8 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0765 Draft as of 10/10/2017 7:30 PM Sunday, November 5, 2017 (b) (5) (b) (5) 9 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0766 As of 10/10/17 7:00 p.m. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao Sunday, October 29 – Wednesday, November 1, 2017 (b) (5) ______________________________________________________________________________ Sunday, October 29 – Hi TBD, Lo TBD (b) (5) (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0767 t (b) (5) ______________________________________________________________________________ Monday, October 30 – Hi TBD, Lo TBD (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0768 (b) (5) ______________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday, October 31 – Hi TBD, Lo TBD (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0769 (b) (5) ______________________________________________________________________________ Current as of October 10, 2017 4 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0770 Wednesday, November 1 – Hi TBD, Lo TBD (b) (5) Current as of October 10, 2017 5 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0771 Draft as of 10/10/2017 6:30 PM (EST) WORKING DOCUMENT DRAFT TRIP SCENARIO FOR MARC COOK Thursday, November 2, 2017- Sunday, November 5, 2017 (b) (5) Thursday, November 2, 2017 (b) (5) NOTE: ALL TIMES APPROXIMATE (b) (5) 1 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0772 Draft as of 10/10/2017 6:30 PM (EST) (b) (5) Friday, November 3, 2017 (b) (5) 2 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0773 Draft as of 10/10/2017 6:30 PM (EST) (b) (5) Saturday, November 4, 2017 (b) (5) 3 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0774 Draft as of 10/10/2017 6:30 PM (EST) (b) (5) Sunday, November 5, 2017 (b) (5) (b) (5) 4 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0775 From: Kan, Derek (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 7:29 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Cc: Furman, Jon (OST) Subject: Shanghai Mayor Ying Yong bio (b) (6) @dot.gov> Ying Yong, male, an ethnic Han, a CPC member, was born in November 1957 in Xianju, Zhejiang Province. He started working in December 1976. He has received on-the-job college education and a master degree in law. He now serves as deputy secretary of the CPC Shanghai Committee, the mayor of Shanghai, secretary of the Party leaders’ group of the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government, director of Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone Administration and first vice president of China Executive Leadership Academy in Pudong. He had served as chief and secretary of the Party leaders’ group of the public security division of Taizhou Prefecture Government in Zhejiang Province, first commissar and Party secretary of the Armed Police Taizhou Detachment, member of the CPC Taizhou Prefecture Committee, secretary of the politics and law committee of the CPC Taizhou Prefecture Committee, a member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Shaoxing City Committee, Party Secretary and director of the Shaoxing City Public Security Bureau, first commissar and first Party secretary of the Armed Police Shaoxing Detachment, secretary of the politics and law committee of the CPC Shaoxing NY Times Lipton FOIA--0776 Committee, director of Shaoxing State Secret Commission, director of Shaoxing Comprehensive Management Commission, deputy director and deputy Party secretary of Zhejiang Provincial Public Security Department, director of Zhejiang Provincial Anti-drugs Office, director of Zhejiang Provincial Anti-terrorism Office, deputy secretary of Zhejiang Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission, director of Zhejiang Provincial Supervision Department, secretary of the Party leaders’ group and director of Zhejiang Provincial Higher People’s Court, secretary of the Party leaders’ group and director of Shanghai Higher People’s Court, a member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Shanghai Committee, director of the Organization Department of the CPC Shanghai Committee, president and director of the executive committee of Shanghai Party Institute, deputy secretary of the CPC Shanghai Committee and first vice president of China Executive Leadership Academy in Pudong, executive vice mayor of Shanghai, deputy secretary of the Party leaders’ group of the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government and director of Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone Administration. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0777 From: Henry, DeLynn (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2017 2:25 PM To: Elaine L. Cha (b) (6) @dot.gov>; Elaine Chao (b) (6) Subject: Skeleton China Trip Scenario - word document attached Attach: Skeleton China Trip Scenario Version 1.1.docx TRIP SCENARIO FOR THE SECRETARY Friday, October 27, 2017- Monday, November 6, 2017 (b) (5) Friday, October 27, 2017 (b) (5) Saturday, October 28, 2017 (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0778 (b) (5) Sunday, October 29, 2017 (b) (5) Monday, October 30, 2017 (b) (5) Tuesday, October 31, 2017 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0779 Wednesday, November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton Thursday, November 2, 2017 (b) (5) Friday, November 3, 2017 (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0781 Saturday, November 4, 2017 (b) (5) Sunday, November 5, 2017 (b) (5) Monday, November 6, 2017 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0782 NY Times Lipton From: Tucker, Deva (OST) Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 3:41 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) @dot.gov> (b) (6) ; Furman, Jon (OST) Subject: Updated Itinerary as of 3:30 pm Attach: 10-28-17 China itinerary clean copy updated as of 9-27-17 330 PM.docx DRAFT TRIP SCENARIO FOR THE SECRETARY Friday, October 27, 2017- Monday, November 6, 2017 (b) (5) NOTE: ALL TIMES APPROXIMATE Saturday, October 28, 2017 (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0784 (b) (5) Sunday, October 29, 2017 (b) (5) Monday, October 30, 2017 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0785 NY Times Lipton Tuesday, October 3, 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton Wednesday1 November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton Thursday, November A 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton Friday, November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton Saturday1 November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton Sunday, November 5, 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton From: Tucker, Deva (OST) Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 10:36 AM To: Elaine L. Cha Cc: Furman, Jon (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) @dot.gov> (b) (6) Subject: Updated Itinerary as of 9-27 10:30 am Attach: 10-28-17 China itinerary clean copy updated as of 9-27-17 1030am .docx Updated draft with edits incorporated below and attached. DRAFT TRIP SCENARIO FOR THE SECRETARY Friday, October 27, 2017- Monday, November 6, 2017 (b) (5) NOTE: ALL TIMES APPROXIMATE Saturday, October 28, 2017 (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0797 Sunday, October Q, 2017 NY Times Lipton Monday, October 2017 NY Times Lipton Tuesday, October 3, 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton Wednesday1 November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton Thursday, November A 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton Friday, November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton Saturday, November 1, 2017 NY Times Lipton Sunday, November 5, 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton From: Furman, Jon (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 6:25 PM To: Elaine L. Cha Cc: Kuo, Monica (OST) Subject: Working document Draft China Schedule as of 9/28/17, 6:15 Attach: Working Document 10-28-17 China itinerary 9-28-17 600pm .docx (b) (6) @dot.gov> Secretary, please see attached for an updated version of the China itinerary, which reflects the changes that we made this afternoon. Jon Furman Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 (202) 366-1796 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0811 Draft as of 9/28/2017 6:10 PM WORKING DOCUMENT DRAFT TRIP SCENARIO FOR THE SECRETARY Saturday, October 28, 2017- Sunday, November 5, 2017 (b) (5) NOTE: ALL TIMES APPROXIMATE Saturday, October 28, 2017 (b) (5) Sunday, October 29, 2017 (b) (5) Monday, October 30, 2017 (b) (5) 1 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0812 Draft as of 9/28/2017 6:10 PM (b) (5) Tuesday, October 31, 2017 (b) (5) 2 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0813 Draft as of 9/28/2017 6:10 PM NY Times Lipton Draft as of 9/28/2017 6:10 PM (b) (5) Wednesday, November 1, 2017 (b) (5) 4 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0815 Draft as of 9/28/2017 6:10 PM (b) (5) Thursday, November 2, 2017 (b) (5) 5 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0816 Draft as of 9/28/2017 6:10 PM (b) (5) Friday, November 3, 2017 (b) (5) 6 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0817 Draft as of 9/28/2017 6:10 PM (b) (5) Saturday, November 4, 2017 (b) (5) 7 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0818 Draft as of 9/28/2017 6:10 PM (b) (5) Sunday, November 5, 2017 (b) (5) 8 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0819 Draft as of 9/28/2017 6:10 PM NY Times Lipton From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2017 11:22 AM To: Virginia, Tiffany (OST) Subject: account code for China trip? At your convenience please ma’am. -----------------------------------------Ben Siegrist Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation ben.siegrist@dot.gov (202)366-5692 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0821 From: White, Leisca (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 3:49 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: Automatic reply: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. I am out of the office and will return on Tuesday, October 3rd. Please contact Jeffrey McLean at 202 366 1264/jeffrey.mclean@dot.gov or Jevon Duncan at 202 366 4548/jevon.duncan@dot.goc. For any Lexmark MFP issues send an email to mfpsupport@dot.gov NY Times Lipton FOIA--0822 From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 11:29 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: Automatic reply: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Please note that I will be out of the office on October 19th. I will not have access to email and voice messages. If you need immediate assistance please contact Leisca White on 202.366.0719. I will promptly respond to any messages or emails left upon return. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0823 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 5:48 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST) (todd.inman@dot.gov) Cc: Smith, Geoff (OST) (geoff.smith@dot.gov); Fink, Andrew (OST) Subject: China trip questions Post review of the schedule, below is a cursory list of questions: - Contact list for Embassy contacts? - Contact list for OST and OST-X traveling personnel? - Any specific JSC plans accessibility, break time on schedule, hospitality requirements, travel preferences? Same question for other parts of delegation? - Who receives which gifts? - Is there a protocol order for OST staff seating and/or staff presence at a table? -----------------------------------------Ben Siegrist Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation ben.siegrist@dot.gov (202)366-5692 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0824 From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 12:58 PM To: Smith, Geoff (OST) ; Fink, Andrew (OST) ; Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: FW: Gift list Attach: Gift List for Intl Trip.xlsx; ATT00001.htm This list may change, but to give you a conceptual idea of the number of gift exchanges, etc. please make sure you have the appropriate items with you. We will start pulling these together on Monday likely. Siegrist, see me before you leave today on what you need to take with you. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests to secretaryscheduler@dot.gov) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0825 From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 8:36 AM To: Kuo, Monica (OST) Cc: Furman, Jon (OST); Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: Fwd: Gift list Print this submit Begin forwarded message: From: "Kuo, Monica (OST)" Date: October 20, 2017 at 8:33:44 AM EDT To: "Elaine L. Chao Subject: Gift list @dot.gov> (b) (6) Secretary, Attached please find the updated gift list for the upcoming trip. Text is below: Name Title Chinese (b) (5) Gift 强 Qi ll 强 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0826 f (b) (5) k U i 2 i 雷 Thank you. Monica Kuo Office of the Secretary │ U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jeresey Ave SE, W91 311, Washington, D.C. 20590 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0827 (6) NY Times Lipton From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 3:33 PM To: Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: FW: Inman information Attach: China_Visa_Application _INMAN.pdf; DOS Visa Request Sheet INMAN.pdf; eCC Information INMAN.pdf; Resume_INMAN.pdf From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Monday, October 02, 2017 12:22 PM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Subject: Inman information Ronale, Please find attached PDF versions of the requested documents for Todd: 1. Visa Application 2. DOS Visa Request sheet 3. eCC Information 4. Inman Resume (bio) Please let me know if this is sufficient and/or any other information you need in the meantime to proceed. I will follow up with information for S1 shortly. Thank you, NY Times Lipton FOIA--0829 Ben -----------------------------------------Ben Siegrist Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation ben.siegrist@dot.gov (202)366-5692 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0830 Form V.2013 中 华 人 民共 和 国 签 证 申请 表 Visa Application Form ofthe People’s Republic of China (For the Mainland of China only) 申请人必须如实、 完整、 清楚地填写本表格。 请逐项在空白处用中文或英文大写字母打印填写, 或在□内打 √选择。 如有关项目 不 适用, 请写“无”。 The applicant should fill in this form truthfully , completely and clearly. Please type the answer in capital English letters in the space provided or tick (√) the relevant box to select. If some of the items do not apply, please type N/A or None. 一、 个人信息 Part 1: Personal Information (b) (6) 页 第 1 页 共 4 / Page 1 of 4 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0831 2 f4 3 f4 4 f4 DOT/OST Visa Form James Todd Inman Name: (b) (6) Passport Number: Passport Issue Date: Passport Expiration Date: Date of Birth: City/State or Country of Birth: Gender (M/F): Male Functional Title: Director of Operations, US DOT Grade/Rank (GS, FO, military, etc.): SES Traveling to which City/Country(ies) (b) (5) Purpose of Travel: Traveling with Secretary Chao Dates of Travel: 10/12/2017 10/28/2017 Date of Departure from U.S.: 10/12/2017 10/17/2017 11/05/2017 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0835 eCC Information Name as it appears on your official passport James Todd Inman Title/Position Director of Operations Passport Number (b) (6) Office Phone Number / Email Address (202)366-2276 Security Clearance type (e.g. Top Secret, Secret or none) (b) (6) Flight Itinerary See Attached Emergency contact person/information (b) (6) Government Credit Card Info (number and expiration date) (b) (6) Special Needs/Dietary Restrictions (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0836 Won}; lasts-sinus; J. TODD INMAN not Aims: 2017- Present Director of Operations-Of?ce of the Secretary. United States Department of Transportation Washington DC. 2000-2917 Agent. State Farm Insurance Owensboro KY Named to Presidents Club tepresen ting one of the top ill agents in the United States out of 17,000 for sales in a speci?c line of insurance. l?vIaintain and service over $3 million in annual premium generation 1994?2000 State Farm Insurance Claims Superintendent Lexington, KY Special InVestigative Unit Murfteesboro, TN Fire Cl?itns Specialist Memphis, TN 1993?1994 Taylor Publishing Company Memphis. TN Account Representative Investor and Consultant for numerous additional start up businesses in both retail and service operations. 1993 Graduate University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) Oxford, Ms Bedlam!" efferent? in janmcdiim and emphasis; Phillie? Hermie!? Jib-'1) :lt?il??l?l? Foster Campus for Developmental Disabilities (A million 350 employee non pro?t organization serving over EULHJ clients annually) NY Times Lipton ?Board of Directors (15 years) ?Chairman of the Board of Duectors (2 years) -Prior Human Rights CommiSsion Greater Owenshoro Chamber of Conunerce [1.000 member business advocacy group) -Chainnao of the Board Executive Committee Member ?Vice-Cha.irrnan Advocacy -Director of the Year 2003- Nominated by the President of the United States to the Advisory Council of the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) Selected for the 2011 class of Leadership KY a 9 month comprehensive leadership program implemented across all geographic regions of the State of Kentucky. Testimony to the United States House of Representatives Subcommittee of the House ways and Means Committee; Immigration law and the effects on business Nominee and Participant-200G US. Senate Leadership Summit for Young Pro fessionaJs-W?ashington DC. Prior Board Member, Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation City of Owensboro Police Department Grant "Buckle Up? Campaign Member Owensboro Community 6: Technical College ?Business Champions Council? Named Top 25 leader under the age of 41] from the Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer Board of Realtors Af?liate Member Friday A fter 5 Summer Long Music Festival 2003 Chairperson (Named Top Ten Summer Festival in KY) ?Previous (20- chairperson of Street Fair -Currenr Board of Directors NY Times Lipton Leadership Owensboro -Graduare -Retreat Staff Noon Rotaryr Member Board of Directors Noon Rotary Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce Contact Club -Prior Co-chairpe rsori Greater Owenshoro Chamber of Conunerce Young Professionals Home Builders Association A f?ljate Member Tomorrow?s Broadway Audience Executive Committee Member Search Committee for Riverpark Center Executive Director Prior Audubon-Boo Harbor Neighborhood Alliance President Owensboro/Daviess County Regional Airport Board Member and. Executive Committee Member junior Achievement Teacher Volunteer 5/6 Center Equitable Grant Committee Prior March of Dimes Regional Board of Director Vice President Cliff Hagan Boys and Girls Club Previous Director Llrsuline Sisters of Mt. Saintjoseph Retreat Center Board of Directors Prior Chairman of Board of Governors - Phi Kappa Tau. University of Mississippi Who?s ?3110 Among College and Universities?University of Mississippi NY Times Lipton From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 5, 2017 4:49 PM Fink, Andrew (OST) ; Siegrist, Ben (OST) To: ; Smith, Geoff (OST) Subject: FW: RE: China Mission - PSD Advance Departure Dates (projected) J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests to secretaryscheduler@dot.gov) From (b) (6) (OST) Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2017 5:08 AM To: Inman, Todd (OST) Cc (b) (6) Subject: RE: China Mission - PSD Advance Departure Dates (projected) Todd, NY Times Lipton FOIA--0840 (b) (5) Thanks (b) (6) Associate Director Special Agent In-Charge/Protective Service Division Office of Intelligence, Security, and Emergency Response Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE Washington DC 20590 Cel (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0841 From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 5, 2017 5:56 PM Fink, Andrew (OST) ; Smith, Geoff (OST) To: ; Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: FW: S1 Advance Assignments- China J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests to secretaryscheduler@dot.gov) From (b) (6) (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2017 5:55 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: RE: S1 Advance Assignments- China Todd (b) (5) (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0842 Associate Director Special Agent In-Charge Protective Service Division Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 Cell (b) (6) From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 5, 2017 4:45:19 PM To: PSD Subject: FW: S1 Advance Assignments- China J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests to secretaryscheduler@dot.gov) From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2017 4:41 PM To: Fink, Andrew (OST); Smith, Geoff (OST); Siegrist, Ben Cc: Abraham, Julie (OST); Taylor-Hoes, Ronale; Kan, Derek (OST) (derek.kan@dot.gov); Furman, Jon (OST) (jon.furman@dot.gov); Traini, Joseph (OST) Subject: S1 Advance Assignments NY Times Lipton FOIA--0843 (b) (5) (b) (5) J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite NY Times Lipton FOIA--0844 W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests to secretaryscheduler@dot.gov) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0845 From: W5) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 6:49 AM To: Wang, Jiawei (Alan) (Beijing) Subject: W5) - Change - Ben Siegrist - 23-Oct-2017 - 54932516 Your reservation has changed Reservation Change Confirmation Number (5) (5) Checkdn NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton lnsgired 91 guest ghotos Guest Name: BEN SIEGRIST Number of Adults: 1 Number of Children: 0 Room(s) Booked: 1 Room: Type of Rate: U.S. EMBASSY MIN Rate lnfonnation: Rate is e?gble to earn points and tier credit. Additional Tax, Fees Service Charges: SVC CHRG TAX: 15.00% CANCELLATION POLICY: CXL BY 4PM HOTEL TIME 24HRS PRIOR TO ARRNAL TO AVOID 1NT PENALTY NY Times Upton NY Times Lipton of your data in accordance with our Global Privacy Policy. Corporation or its affiliates. 201 - . All rights reserved. NY Upton 10/20/2017 Embassy Beijing Cost Estimate (I) NY Times Lipton (b) (5) Name Arrival Date Arrival Flight Departure Date Departure # NY Times Lipton FOIA--0852 G.H. Check In NY Times Lipton G.H. Check Out G.H. Floor G.H. Room # Passport # DOB Visa # (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0854 PPT Bio Page NY Times Lipton Payment Method NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 9:18 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Smith, Geoff (OST) ; Fink, Andrew (OST) Subject: Fwd: (b) (5) All of you have done a great job so far and it shows by the Secretary's response and the fact of the positive press along with representation of the department and for that I'm proud of you all. (Don't let it go to your heads......). J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations NY Times Lipton FOIA--0858 Office of the Secretary United State Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite (W-9) 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 Begin forwarded message: From: "Siegrist, Ben (OST)" Date: October 3, 2017 at 7:07:30 PM MDT To: "Inman, Todd (OST)" Cc: "Fink, Andrew (OST)" , "Smith, Geoff (OST)" Subject: Re: Likely travel schedule for China (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0859 Sent from my iPhone On Oct 2, 2017, at 5:26 PM, Inman, Todd (OST) wrote: Please review tonight and tomorrow and shoot holes or give me thoughts. This is the tentative schedule. Iwant feedback. - NY Tunes Upton (b) (5) J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests to secretaryscheduler@dot.gov) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0861 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 1:59 PM To: Tucker, Deva (OST) Subject: Fwd: Inman information Attach: China_Visa_Application _INMAN.pdf; ATT00001.htm; DOS Visa Request Sheet INMAN.pdf; ATT00002.htm; eCC Information INMAN.pdf; ATT00003.htm; Resume_INMAN.pdf; ATT00004.htm Here was my original email with attachments sent at 12:22PM on 10/2/17. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Siegrist, Ben (OST)" Date: October 2, 2017 at 12:22:27 PM EDT To: "Taylor-Hoes, Ronale" Subject: Inman information Ronale, Please find attached PDF versions of the requested documents for Todd: 1. Visa Application 2. DOS Visa Request sheet 3. eCC Information 4. Inman Resume (bio) Please let me know if this is sufficient and/or any other information you need in the meantime to proceed. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0862 I will follow up with information for S1 shortly. Thank you, Ben -----------------------------------------Ben Siegrist Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation ben.siegrist@dot.gov (202)366-5692 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0863 (OST From: (b) (6) Sent: Monday, October 16, 2017 12:01 PM To: (b) (6) (b) (6) Cc: Smith, Geoff (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) ; Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Fink, Andrew (OST) Subject: My China cell International cell (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0864 From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:06 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) ; Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) Subject: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Attach: Luggage tag-China2017.pdf Attached are 4 drafts similar to and variations of your sketches. Please review and let me know which ones you like. Also let me know when these are need by so I can keep on my radar to ensure we have enough time to get them done. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0865 Fax:202.366.3911 NY Times Lipton 0.8. Department of Ttanspo?ation U.S. Department at Transportation NY Tlmes Lipton (1 U.S. Department at Transportation CHI NA 2017 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 9:13 AM To: (b) (6) Subject: RE: China Sure. I’ve got a call that should take about 10 more minutes. Will come by once that’s done. From (OST) (b) (6) Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 9:13 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: RE: China I’m in the box right now if you want to come over. (b) (6) Special Agent Protective Service Division, S-60 Office of Intelligence, Security, and Emergency Response Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave SE Washington DC 20590 Cell (b) (6) From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 9:11 AM To (b) (6) (OST) Subject: RE: China I’m working on it today actually. Are you free this afternoon or tomorrow to sit down and discuss? NY Times Lipton FOIA--0871 From (OST) (b) (6) Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 9:08 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: China Have you received anything from the Embassy about a walk through schedule of meetings for next week? Thanks, (b) (6) (b) (6) Special Agent Protective Service Division, S-60 Office of Intelligence, Security, and Emergency Response Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave SE Washington DC 20590 Cell (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0872 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 4:19 PM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Subject: Re: China hotels Yes ma'am, that is correct. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 18, 2017, at 4:18 PM, Taylor-Hoes, Ronale wrote: Reservations have been made already for the entire DOT delegation through the Embassy and U.S. Consulate. I’m waiting for the confirmations as we speak. Thanks for confirming your dates of travel. I had you departing Is this (b) (5) accurate? Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Diplomatic Programs and Protocol Asia (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov NY Times Lipton FOIA--0873 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 3:53 PM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Subject: China hotels Ronale, Could you let me know what I need to do in order to reserve my hotel rooms for i? (b) (5) I will be i (b) (5) If you can direct me to the correct POC I can make the arrangements. Any help is much appreciated! Thanks, Ben -----------------------------------------Ben Siegrist Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation ben.siegrist@dot.gov (202)366-5692 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0874 From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 8:22 PM To: Traini, Joseph (OST) Taylor-Hoes, Ronale ; Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: ; Passports ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas Monday will be fine. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests tosecretaryscheduler@dot.gov) On Oct 14, 2017, at 8:13 AM, Traini, Joseph (OST) wrote: Understood. I am sure Ronale is watching her emails but not sure if she has the list accessible. I will let her chime in on this. Meanwhile, when do you need it by? NY Times Lipton FOIA--0875 From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 8:10 PM To: Traini, Joseph (OST) Cc: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale ; Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas Yes, the list of visa applications to date and the date submitted. We will start tracking it on our end as well. Thanks. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests tosecretaryscheduler@dot.gov) On Oct 14, 2017, at 8:04 AM, Traini, Joseph (OST) wrote: Ronale will have to provide that info. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0876 Is there something specific you are looking for? There have been a lot of visa requests due to the evolving / devolving delegation list. JT From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 7:42 PM To: Traini, Joseph (OST) Cc: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale ; Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas Can you provide when they were transmitted. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests tosecretaryscheduler@dot.gov) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0877 On Oct 14, 2017, at 7:35 AM, Traini, Joseph (OST) wrote: It is on a rolling basis. Some of the modal folks that were recently selected to attend do not have official passports, so we are going through that process. MOT is working as fast as they can with MFA. The communication is very good with them on these issues (now that they are back from holiday). From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 7:14 PM To: Traini, Joseph (OST) Cc: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale ; Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas I met with him yesterday. He indicated he had processed all letters he had received to date. Have we transmitted all the letters to them. And when were they transmitted. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0878 Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests tosecretaryscheduler@dot.gov) On Oct 14, 2017, at 12:48 AM, Traini, Joseph (OST) wrote: (b) (5) From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 12:46 PM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Cc: Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; BurchCrossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas Ronale, who at MOT are you discussing with daily about the authorization letters? NY Times Lipton FOIA--0879 Sent from my iPad On Oct 13, 2017, at 11:45 PM, Taylor-Hoes, Ronale wrote: Sure, I’ve looped in the passport office for their awareness and further guidance on picking up the remaining passports from the Embassy. Are you speaking of the entire DOT delegation or just S1 staff? There are quite a few authorization letters that we still have not received, including yours and Andrew. We are in communication daily with MOT to obtain the additional letters so the visa NY Times Lipton FOIA--0880 applications can be sent to the Embassy for urgent processing. We have also provided to them dates of travel so they are aware of the urgency in getting these letters to us. Let us know if you need anything else. Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Diplomatic Programs and Protocol Asia (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary NY Times Lipton FOIA--0881 U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 4930157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.TaylorHoes@dot.gov From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 11:06 AM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) Subject: China Visas Ronale, The Secretary has asked me to go to the Chinese embassy and pick up the remaining passports with visas for the trip to China once they have completed being processed. Could you be sure to keep me looped in on that progress, as well as possibly provide me with the best contact NY Times Lipton FOIA--0882 at the embassy in order to make those arrangements once the processing is complete? Obviously the sooner, the better. Additionally, if there are any other unresolved issues pertaining to any of the visas, could you please make me (us) aware of that and follow up with any pertinent details? Thank you! Ben -----------------------------------------Ben Siegrist Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation ben.siegrist@dot.gov (202)366-5692 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0883 From: Passports Sent: Monday, October 16, 2017 9:35 AM Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Taylor-Hoes, Ronale To: ; Passports Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) Cc: ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) RE: China Visas Subject: The letter appears to be entirely in order and should appease the consular. As soon as we receive the original letter and new application page we will resubmit to the consulate. Respectfully, -Alex Security Assistant/Passport Acceptance Agent U.S. Department of Transportation OST Office of Security Desk - (202) 366 - 2733 Work Cell (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0884 Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the M Customer Service Survey. From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 5:05 PM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale ; Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Ronale, Please find attached a signed, electronic copy of the letter discussed below. If it needs additional information please let me know and we will update accordingly. (b) (6) Thank you, Ben From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 4:26 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST); Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST); Traini, Joseph (OST); Abraham, Julie (OST); Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST); Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Sure, the letter should be address to the Embassy of China, Visa Section and signed by each applicant. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0885 Embassy of the People’s Republic of China Visa Section Washington, DC 20007 Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Asia Diplomatic Programs and Protocol (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 3:43 PM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale ; Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Thank you Ronale. Could you let me know to whom the letter should be addressed and whose signature it requires? I will have it drafted and signed ASAP. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0886 From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 2:49 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST); Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST); Traini, Joseph (OST); Abraham, Julie (OST); Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST); Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas (b) (6) Let me know if there are any questions. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0887 Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Asia Diplomatic Programs and Protocol (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 11:46 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Sure, I’ve looped in the passport office for their awareness and further guidance on picking up the remaining passports from the Embassy. Are you speaking of the entire DOT delegation or just S1 staff? There are quite a few authorization letters that we still have not received, including yours and Andrew. We are in communication daily with MOT to obtain the additional letters so the visa applications can be sent to the Embassy for urgent processing. We have also NY Times Lipton FOIA--0888 provided to them dates of travel so they are aware of the urgency in getting these letters to us. Let us know if you need anything else. Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Diplomatic Programs and Protocol Asia (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 11:06 AM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) Subject: China Visas Ronale, The Secretary has asked me to go to the Chinese embassy and pick up the remaining passports with visas for the trip to China once they have completed being processed. Could you be sure to keep me looped in on that progress, as well as possibly provide me with the best contact at the NY Times Lipton FOIA--0889 embassy in order to make those arrangements once the processing is complete? Obviously the sooner, the better. Additionally, if there are any other unresolved issues pertaining to any of the visas, could you please make me (us) aware of that and follow up with any pertinent details? Thank you! Ben -----------------------------------------Ben Siegrist Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation ben.siegrist@dot.gov (202)366-5692 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0890 From: Passports Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 3:45 PM Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Taylor-Hoes, Ronale To: ; Passports Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) Cc: ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) RE: China Visas Subject: The letter should be made out to “The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China”. Respectfully, -Alex Security Assistant/Passport Acceptance Agent U.S. Department of Transportation OST Office of Security Desk - (202) 366 - 2733 Work Cell (b) (6) Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the M Customer Service Survey. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0891 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 3:43 PM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale ; Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Thank you Ronale. Could you let me know to whom the letter should be addressed and whose signature it requires? I will have it drafted and signed ASAP. From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 2:49 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST); Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST); Traini, Joseph (OST); Abraham, Julie (OST); Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST); Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0892 (b) (6) Let me know if there are any questions. Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Asia Diplomatic Programs and Protocol (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 11:46 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas NY Times Lipton FOIA--0893 Sure, I’ve looped in the passport office for their awareness and further guidance on picking up the remaining passports from the Embassy. Are you speaking of the entire DOT delegation or just S1 staff? There are quite a few authorization letters that we still have not received, including yours and Andrew. We are in communication daily with MOT to obtain the additional letters so the visa applications can be sent to the Embassy for urgent processing. We have also provided to them dates of travel so they are aware of the urgency in getting these letters to us. Let us know if you need anything else. Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Asia Diplomatic Programs and Protocol (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov NY Times Lipton FOIA--0894 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 11:06 AM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) Subject: China Visas Ronale, The Secretary has asked me to go to the Chinese embassy and pick up the remaining passports with visas for the trip to China once they have completed being processed. Could you be sure to keep me looped in on that progress, as well as possibly provide me with the best contact at the embassy in order to make those arrangements once the processing is complete? Obviously the sooner, the better. Additionally, if there are any other unresolved issues pertaining to any of the visas, could you please make me (us) aware of that and follow up with any pertinent details? Thank you! Ben -----------------------------------------Ben Siegrist Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation ben.siegrist@dot.gov (202)366-5692 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0895 From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 7:42 PM To: Traini, Joseph (OST) Taylor-Hoes, Ronale ; Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: ; Passports ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas Can you provide when they were transmitted. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests tosecretaryscheduler@dot.gov) On Oct 14, 2017, at 7:35 AM, Traini, Joseph (OST) wrote: It is on a rolling basis. Some of the modal folks that were recently selected to attend do not have official passports, so we are going through that process. MOT is working as fast as they can with MFA. The communication is very good with them on these issues (now that they are back from holiday). NY Times Lipton FOIA--0896 From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 7:14 PM To: Traini, Joseph (OST) Cc: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale ; Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas I met with him yesterday. He indicated he had processed all letters he had received to date. Have we transmitted all the letters to them. And when were they transmitted. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests tosecretaryscheduler@dot.gov) On Oct 14, 2017, at 12:48 AM, Traini, Joseph (OST) wrote: (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0897 From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 12:46 PM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Cc: Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas Ronale, who at MOT are you discussing with daily about the authorization letters? Sent from my iPad On Oct 13, 2017, at 11:45 PM, Taylor-Hoes, Ronale wrote: Sure, I’ve looped in the passport office for their awareness and further guidance on picking up the remaining passports from the Embassy. Are you speaking of the entire DOT delegation or just S1 staff? There are quite a few authorization letters that we still have not received, including yours and Andrew. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0898 We are in communication daily with MOT to obtain the additional letters so the visa applications can be sent to the Embassy for urgent processing. We have also provided to them dates of travel so they are aware of the urgency in getting these letters to us. Let us know if you need anything else. Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Diplomatic Programs and Protocol Asia (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 11:06 AM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) Subject: China Visas NY Times Lipton FOIA--0899 Ronale, The Secretary has asked me to go to the Chinese embassy and pick up the remaining passports with visas for the trip to China once they have completed being processed. Could you be sure to keep me looped in on that progress, as well as possibly provide me with the best contact at the embassy in order to make those arrangements once the processing is complete? Obviously the sooner, the better. Additionally, if there are any other unresolved issues pertaining to any of the visas, could you please make me (us) aware of that and follow up with any pertinent details? Thank you! Ben -----------------------------------------Ben Siegrist Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation ben.siegrist@dot.gov (202)366-5692 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0900 From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 5:01 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas It’s good Sent from my iPad On Oct 14, 2017, at 4:54 AM, Siegrist, Ben (OST) wrote: I’m going to take this down to Ronale unless you have changes. From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 4:29 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Tucker, Deva (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas That’s actually very good. (b) (6) . Sent from my iPad On Oct 14, 2017, at 4:28 AM, Siegrist, Ben (OST) wrote: From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 4:27 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Tucker, Deva (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas No attachment. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0901 Sent from my iPad On Oct 14, 2017, at 4:25 AM, Siegrist, Ben (OST) wrote: Actually Monica has to write it and sign it herself. See attached and copied below a draft I was about to print (pending your approval of course) and have her sign so I can hand deliver and email to Ronale. (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0902 (b) (5) From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 4:23 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Tucker, Deva (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas Ben, Put the letter under my name. Send me a sample draft and then I will just have one of you all sign it on my behalf. Let Deva look at it or give input. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0903 Sent from my iPad On Oct 14, 2017, at 3:42 AM, Siegrist, Ben (OST) wrote: Thank you Ronale. Could you let me know to whom the letter should be addressed and whose signature it requires? I will have it drafted and signed ASAP. From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 2:49 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST); Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST); Traini, Joseph (OST); Abraham, Julie (OST); BurchCrossley, Deborah (OST); Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0904 (b) (6) Let me know if there are any questions. Ronâle ___________________________ NY Times Lipton FOIA--0905 Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Diplomatic Programs and Protocol Asia (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.TaylorHoes@dot.gov From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 11:46 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; BurchCrossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Sure, I’ve looped in the passport office for their NY Times Lipton FOIA--0906 awareness and further guidance on picking up the remaining passports from the Embassy. Are you speaking of the entire DOT delegation or just S1 staff? There are quite a few authorization letters that we still have not received, including yours and Andrew. We are in communication daily with MOT to obtain the additional letters so the visa applications can be sent to the Embassy for urgent processing. We have also provided to them dates of travel so they are aware of the urgency in getting these letters to us. Let us know if you need anything else. Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Diplomatic Programs and Protocol Asia NY Times Lipton FOIA--0907 (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.TaylorHoes@dot.gov From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 11:06 AM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) Subject: China Visas Ronale, The Secretary has asked me to go to the Chinese embassy and pick up the remaining passports with visas for the trip to China once they have completed being processed. Could you be sure to keep me looped in on that progress, as well as possibly provide me with the best contact at the embassy in order to make those arrangements once the processing is complete? Obviously the sooner, the better. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0908 Additionally, if there are any other unresolved issues pertaining to any of the visas, could you please make me (us) aware of that and follow up with any pertinent details? Thank you! Ben -----------------------------------------Ben Siegrist Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation ben.siegrist@dot.gov (202)366-5692 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0909 From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 4:23 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Tucker, Deva (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas Ben, Put the letter under my name. Send me a sample draft and then I will just have one of you all sign it on my behalf. Let Deva look at it or give input. Sent from my iPad On Oct 14, 2017, at 3:42 AM, Siegrist, Ben (OST) wrote: Thank you Ronale. Could you let me know to whom the letter should be addressed and whose signature it requires? I will have it drafted and signed ASAP. From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 2:49 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST); Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST); Traini, Joseph (OST); Abraham, Julie (OST); Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST); Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0910 (b) (6) Let me know if there are any questions. Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Diplomatic Programs and Protocol Asia (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov NY Times Lipton FOIA--0911 From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 11:46 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Sure, I’ve looped in the passport office for their awareness and further guidance on picking up the remaining passports from the Embassy. Are you speaking of the entire DOT delegation or just S1 staff? There are quite a few authorization letters that we still have not received, including yours and Andrew. We are in communication daily with MOT to obtain the additional letters so the visa applications can be sent to the Embassy for urgent processing. We have also provided to them dates of travel so they are aware of the urgency in getting these letters to us. Let us know if you need anything else. Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Diplomatic Programs and Protocol Asia NY Times Lipton FOIA--0912 (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 11:06 AM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) Subject: China Visas Ronale, The Secretary has asked me to go to the Chinese embassy and pick up the remaining passports with visas for the trip to China once they have completed being processed. Could you be sure to keep me looped in on that progress, as well as possibly provide me with the best contact at the embassy in order to make those arrangements once the processing is complete? Obviously the sooner, the better. Additionally, if there are any other unresolved issues pertaining to any of the visas, could you please make me (us) aware of that and follow up with any pertinent details? Thank you! Ben ------------------------------------------ NY Times Lipton FOIA--0913 Ben Siegrist Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation ben.siegrist@dot.gov (202)366-5692 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0914 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 5:42 PM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Passports ; Inman, Todd (OST) Cc: ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas Actually I just left the original at your desk. I'll be traveling until next Wednesday but have my computer as needed in the meantime. I also have a copy prepared fo should the need arise. (b) (6) Thanks to you all and appreciate the time being put in to get this accomplished for the Secretary in time - have a great weekend! Sent from my iPhone On Oct 13, 2017, at 5:30 PM, Taylor-Hoes, Ronale wrote: Thank you. Are you around on Monday morning so that can grab the original? Alex/Stephanie, does the attached cover everything needed? In the meantime, I'll print the application and bring down both the revised application and letter to the passport office on Monday. Ronale From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 5:05:03 PM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale; Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST); Traini, Joseph (OST); Abraham, Julie (OST); Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST); Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Ronale, NY Times Lipton FOIA--0915 Please find attached a signed, electronic copy of the letter discussed below. If it needs additional information please let me know and we will update accordingly. I will also send yo (b) (6) updated visa application with Section 1.2 correctly filled out to in a separate email momentarily. Thank you, Ben From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 4:26 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST); Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST); Traini, Joseph (OST); Abraham, Julie (OST); Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST); Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Sure, the letter should be address to the Embassy of China, Visa Section and signed by each applicant. Embassy of the People’s Republic of China Visa Section Washington, DC 20007 Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Diplomatic Programs and Protocol Asia (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0916 Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 3:43 PM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale ; Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Thank you Ronale. Could you let me know to whom the letter should be addressed and whose signature it requires? I will have it drafted and signed ASAP. From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 2:49 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST); Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST); Traini, Joseph (OST); Abraham, Julie (OST); Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST); Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0917 (b) (6) Let me know if there are any questions. Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Diplomatic Programs and Protocol Asia (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0918 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 11:46 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Sure, I’ve looped in the passport office for their awareness and further guidance on picking up the remaining passports from the Embassy. Are you speaking of the entire DOT delegation or just S1 staff? There are quite a few authorization letters that we still have not received, including yours and Andrew. We are in communication daily with MOT to obtain the additional letters so the visa applications can be sent to the Embassy for urgent processing. We have also provided to them dates of travel so they are aware of the urgency in getting these letters to us. Let us know if you need anything else. Ronâle ___________________________ NY Times Lipton FOIA--0919 Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Diplomatic Programs and Protocol Asia (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 11:06 AM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) Subject: China Visas Ronale, The Secretary has asked me to go to the Chinese embassy and pick up the remaining passports with visas for the trip to China once they have completed being processed. Could you be sure to keep me looped in on that progress, as well as possibly provide me with the best contact at the embassy in order to make those arrangements once the processing is complete? Obviously the sooner, the better. Additionally, if there are any other unresolved issues pertaining to any of the visas, could you please make me (us) aware of that and follow up with any pertinent details? Thank you! Ben NY Times Lipton FOIA--0920 -----------------------------------------Ben Siegrist Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation ben.siegrist@dot.gov (202)366-5692 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0921 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 5:05 PM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) Traini, Joseph (OST) Abraham, Julie (OST) Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Attach: 0W) Visa Letter Request - Signedpdf Ronale. Please ?nd attached a signed. electronic copy ofthe letter discussed below. [fit needs additional infomiation please let me know and we will update accordingly. I will also send yo MM updated visa application with Section 1.2 correctly filled out to in a separate email momentarily. Thank Ben From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 4:26 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (051); Passports Cc: Inman, Todd Traini, Joseph Abraham, Julie Burch?Crossley, Deborah Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Sure, the letter should be address to the Embassy of China, Visa Section and signed by each applicant. NY Tlmes Lipton Embassy of the People’s Republic of China Visa Section Washington, DC 20007 Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Asia Diplomatic Programs and Protocol (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 3:43 PM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale ; Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Thank you Ronale. Could you let me know to whom the letter should be addressed and whose signature it requires? I will have it drafted and signed ASAP. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0923 From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 2:49 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST); Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST); Traini, Joseph (OST); Abraham, Julie (OST); Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST); Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas (b) (6) Let me know if there are any questions. Ronâle NY Times Lipton FOIA--0924 ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Asia Diplomatic Programs and Protocol (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 11:46 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Sure, I’ve looped in the passport office for their awareness and further guidance on picking up the remaining passports from the Embassy. Are you speaking of the entire DOT delegation or just S1 staff? There are quite a few authorization letters that we still have not received, including yours and Andrew. We are in communication daily with MOT to obtain the additional letters so the visa applications can be sent to the Embassy for urgent processing. We have also provided to them dates of travel so they are aware of the urgency in getting these NY Times Lipton FOIA--0925 letters to us. Let us know if you need anything else. Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Asia Diplomatic Programs and Protocol (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 11:06 AM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) Subject: China Visas Ronale, The Secretary has asked me to go to the Chinese embassy and pick up the remaining passports with visas for the trip to China once they have completed being processed. Could you be sure to keep me looped in on that progress, as well as possibly provide me with the best contact at the embassy in order to make those arrangements once the processing is complete? Obviously the sooner, the better. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0926 Additionally, if there are any other unresolved issues pertaining to any of the visas, could you please make me (us) aware of that and follow up with any pertinent details? Thank you! Ben -----------------------------------------Ben Siegrist Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation ben.siegrist@dot.gov (202)366-5692 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0927 9 US. Department 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE of Transportation Washington DC 20590 Of?ce of the Secretary oi transportation October 13, 2017 Embassy of the People's Republic of China Visa Section Washington, DC. 20007 To The Embassy of the People?s Republic of China, In addition to my completed visa application, this letter further requests that I be granted a work visa for of?cial government business in order that i may assist in staf?ng Secretary Chao during her upcoming of?cial trip. Please do not hesitate to contact Ronale Taylor-Hoes in the USDOT Office of lntemational Transportation and Trade, via email at: or via telephone at 01 (202)493- 0157 with any additional questions. Respectfully, U.S. Department of Transportation Office of the Secretary NY Tunes Lipton From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 4:43 PM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale ; Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Excellent RE: China Visas thanks! I will bring a signed copy of the letter fro (b) (6) to you shortly and send along an electronic copy as well. From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 4:26 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST); Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST); Traini, Joseph (OST); Abraham, Julie (OST); Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST); Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Sure, the letter should be address to the Embassy of China, Visa Section and signed by each applicant. Embassy of the People’s Republic of China Visa Section Washington, DC 20007 Ronâle ___________________________ NY Times Lipton FOIA--0929 Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Asia Diplomatic Programs and Protocol (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 3:43 PM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale ; Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Thank you Ronale. Could you let me know to whom the letter should be addressed and whose signature it requires? I will have it drafted and signed ASAP. From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 2:49 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST); Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST); Traini, Joseph (OST); Abraham, Julie (OST); Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST); Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0930 (b) (6) Let me know if there are any questions. Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Asia Diplomatic Programs and Protocol (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0931 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 11:46 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Sure, I’ve looped in the passport office for their awareness and further guidance on picking up the remaining passports from the Embassy. Are you speaking of the entire DOT delegation or just S1 staff? There are quite a few authorization letters that we still have not received, including yours and Andrew. We are in communication daily with MOT to obtain the additional letters so the visa applications can be sent to the Embassy for urgent processing. We have also provided to them dates of travel so they are aware of the urgency in getting these letters to us. Let us know if you need anything else. Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes NY Times Lipton FOIA--0932 Asia Diplomatic Programs and Protocol (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 11:06 AM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) Subject: China Visas Ronale, The Secretary has asked me to go to the Chinese embassy and pick up the remaining passports with visas for the trip to China once they have completed being processed. Could you be sure to keep me looped in on that progress, as well as possibly provide me with the best contact at the embassy in order to make those arrangements once the processing is complete? Obviously the sooner, the better. Additionally, if there are any other unresolved issues pertaining to any of the visas, could you please make me (us) aware of that and follow up with any pertinent details? Thank you! Ben NY Times Lipton FOIA--0933 -----------------------------------------Ben Siegrist Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation ben.siegrist@dot.gov (202)366-5692 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0934 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 4:32 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST) Cc: Tucker, Deva (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas (b) (6) From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 4:29 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Tucker, Deva (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas That’s actually very good. (b) (6) Sent from my iPad On Oct 14, 2017, at 4:28 AM, Siegrist, Ben (OST) wrote: From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 4:27 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Tucker, Deva (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas No attachment. Sent from my iPad On Oct 14, 2017, at 4:25 AM, Siegrist, Ben (OST) wrote: NY Times Lipton FOIA--0935 Actuall (b) (6) has to write it and sign it herself. See attached and copied below a draft I was about to print (pending your approval of course) and have her sign so I can hand deliver and email to Ronale. (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0936 (b) (5) From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 4:23 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Tucker, Deva (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas Ben, Put the letter under my name. Send me a sample draft and then I will just have one of you all sign it on my behalf. Let Deva look at it or give input. Sent from my iPad On Oct 14, 2017, at 3:42 AM, Siegrist, Ben (OST) wrote: Thank you Ronale. Could you let me know to whom the letter should be addressed and whose signature it requires? I will have it drafted and NY Times Lipton FOIA--0937 signed ASAP. From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 2:49 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST); Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST); Traini, Joseph (OST); Abraham, Julie (OST); Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST); Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0938 (b) (6) Let me know if there are any questions. Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Diplomatic Programs and Protocol Asia (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 11:46 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek NY Times Lipton FOIA--0939 (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Sure, I’ve looped in the passport office for their awareness and further guidance on picking up the remaining passports from the Embassy. Are you speaking of the entire DOT delegation or just S1 staff? There are quite a few authorization letters that we still have not received, including yours and Andrew. We are in communication daily with MOT to obtain the additional letters so the visa applications can be sent to the Embassy for urgent processing. We have also provided to them dates of travel so they are aware of the urgency in getting these letters to us. Let us know if you need anything else. Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Diplomatic Programs and Protocol Asia (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0940 Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 11:06 AM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) Subject: China Visas Ronale, The Secretary has asked me to go to the Chinese embassy and pick up the remaining passports with visas for the trip to China once they have completed being processed. Could you be sure to keep me looped in on that progress, as well as possibly provide me with the best contact at the embassy in order to make those arrangements once the processing is complete? Obviously the sooner, the better. Additionally, if there are any other unresolved issues pertaining to any of the visas, could you please make me (us) aware of that and follow up with any pertinent details? Thank you! Ben NY Times Lipton FOIA--0941 -----------------------------------------Ben Siegrist Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation ben.siegrist@dot.gov (202)366-5692 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0942 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 4:28 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST) Cc: Tucker, Deva (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Attach: (b) (6) Visa Letter.docx From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 4:27 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Tucker, Deva (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas No attachment. Sent from my iPad On Oct 14, 2017, at 4:25 AM, Siegrist, Ben (OST) wrote: Actuall (b) (6) has to write it and sign it herself. See attached and copied below a draft I was about to print (pending your approval of course) and have her sign so I can hand deliver and email to Ronale. October 13, 2017 (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0943 (b) (5) From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 4:23 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Tucker, Deva (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas NY Times Lipton FOIA--0944 Ben, Put the letter under my name. Send me a sample draft and then I will just have one of you all sign it on my behalf. Let Deva look at it or give input. Sent from my iPad On Oct 14, 2017, at 3:42 AM, Siegrist, Ben (OST) wrote: Thank you Ronale. Could you let me know to whom the letter should be addressed and whose signature it requires? I will have it drafted and signed ASAP. From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 2:49 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST); Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST); Traini, Joseph (OST); Abraham, Julie (OST); Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST); Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0945 (b) (6) Let me know if there are any questions. Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Diplomatic Programs and Protocol Asia (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation NY Times Lipton FOIA--0946 Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 11:46 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Sure, I’ve looped in the passport office for their awareness and further guidance on picking up the remaining passports from the Embassy. Are you speaking of the entire DOT delegation or just S1 staff? There are quite a few authorization letters that we still have not received, including yours and Andrew. We are in communication daily with MOT to obtain the additional letters so the visa applications can be sent to the Embassy for urgent processing. We have also provided to them dates of travel so they are aware of the urgency in getting these letters to us. Let us know if you need anything else. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0947 Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Diplomatic Programs and Protocol Asia (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 11:06 AM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) Subject: China Visas Ronale, The Secretary has asked me to go to the Chinese embassy and pick up the remaining passports with visas for the trip to China once they have completed being processed. Could you be sure to keep me looped in on that progress, as well as possibly provide me with the best contact at the embassy in order to make those arrangements once the processing is complete? Obviously the sooner, the better. Additionally, if there are any other unresolved issues pertaining to any of the visas, could you please make me (us) aware of that and NY Times Lipton FOIA--0948 follow up with any pertinent details? Thank you! Ben -----------------------------------------Ben Siegrist Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation ben.siegrist@dot.gov (202)366-5692 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0949 From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2017 4:32 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST) Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: ; Passports ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Will do. From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2017 4:28:54 PM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Cc: Traini, Joseph (OST); Siegrist, Ben (OST); Passports; Abraham, Julie (OST); Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST); Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas Thanks. Just send me when the others were submitted. Sent from my iPad On Oct 15, 2017, at 4:21 AM, Taylor-Hoes, Ronale wrote: Sure, can provide you with a accurate list on Monday. I've only received 4 authorization letters. Off the top of my head, we have not received visa authorization letters for: Ben Seigrist Andrew Fink Barbara Barr Requests just sent to MOT Friday morning and still pending: -Special agents; with the exception o (b) (6) on Monday) -Nat Beuse NY Times Lipton FOIA--0950 will provide his bio From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 8:21:34 PM To: Traini, Joseph (OST) Cc: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale; Siegrist, Ben (OST); Passports; Abraham, Julie (OST); BurchCrossley, Deborah (OST); Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas Monday will be fine. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests tosecretaryscheduler@dot.gov) On Oct 14, 2017, at 8:13 AM, Traini, Joseph (OST) wrote: Understood. I am sure Ronale is watching her emails but not sure if she has the list accessible. I will let her chime in on this. Meanwhile, when do you need it by? From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 8:10 PM To: Traini, Joseph (OST) Cc: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale ; NY Times Lipton FOIA--0951 Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas Yes, the list of visa applications to date and the date submitted. We will start tracking it on our end as well. Thanks. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests tosecretaryscheduler@dot.gov) On Oct 14, 2017, at 8:04 AM, Traini, Joseph (OST) wrote: Ronale will have to provide that info. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0952 Is there something specific you are looking for? There have been a lot of visa requests due to the evolving / devolving delegation list. JT From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 7:42 PM To: Traini, Joseph (OST) Cc: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale ; Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas Can you provide when they were transmitted. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests tosecretaryscheduler@dot.gov) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0953 On Oct 14, 2017, at 7:35 AM, Traini, Joseph (OST) wrote: It is on a rolling basis. Some of the modal folks that were recently selected to attend do not have official passports, so we are going through that process. MOT is working as fast as they can with MFA. The communication is very good with them on these issues (now that they are back from holiday). From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 7:14 PM To: Traini, Joseph (OST) Cc: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale ; Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; BurchCrossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas I met with him yesterday. He indicated he had processed all letters he had received to date. Have we transmitted all the letters to them. And when were they transmitted. J. Todd Inman NY Times Lipton FOIA--0954 Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests tosecretaryscheduler@dot.gov) On Oct 14, 2017, at 12:48 AM, Traini, Joseph (OST) wrote: (b) (5) From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 12:46 PM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Cc: Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports NY Times Lipton FOIA--0955 ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas Ronale, who at MOT are you discussing with daily about the authorization letters? Sent from my iPad On Oct 13, 2017, at 11:45 PM, TaylorHoes, Ronale wrote: Sure, I’ve looped in the passport office for their awareness NY Times Lipton FOIA--0956 and further guidance on picking up the remaining passports from the Embassy. Are you speaking of the entire DOT delegation or just S1 staff? There are quite a few authorization letters that we still have not received, including yours and NY Times Lipton FOIA--0957 Andrew. We are in communication daily with MOT to obtain the additional letters so the visa applications can be sent to the Embassy for urgent processing. We have also provided to them dates of travel so they are aware NY Times Lipton FOIA--0958 of the urgency in getting these letters to us. Let us know if you need anything else. Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle TaylorHoes Diplomatic Programs and Protocol Asia (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0959 Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 4930157 Fax: (202) 3667417 Email: Ronale.TaylorHoes@dot.gov From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 11:06 AM To: TaylorHoes, NY Times Lipton FOIA--0960 Ronale Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) Subject: China Visas Ronale, The Secretary has asked me to go to the Chinese embassy and pick up the remaining passports with visas for the trip to China once they have completed being processed. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0961 Could you be sure to keep me looped in on that progress, as well as possibly provide me with the best contact at the embassy in order to make those arrangements once the processing is complete? Obviously the sooner, the better. Additionally, if there are any other unresolved issues NY Times Lipton FOIA--0962 pertaining to any of the visas, could you please make me (us) aware of that and follow up with any pertinent details? Thank you! Ben -----------------------------------------Ben Siegrist Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation ben.siegrist@dot.gov NY Times Lipton FOIA--0963 (202)366- 5692 NY Times Lipton From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2017 4:21 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) Cc: Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Sure, can provide you with a accurate list on Monday. I've only received 4 authorization letters. Off the top of my head, we have not received visa authorization letters for: Ben Seigrist Andrew Fink Barbara Barr Requests just sent to MOT Friday morning and still pending: -Special agents; with the exception o (b) (6) will provide his bio on Monday) -Nat Beuse From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 8:21:34 PM To: Traini, Joseph (OST) Cc: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale; Siegrist, Ben (OST); Passports; Abraham, Julie (OST); Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST); Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas Monday will be fine. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite NY Times Lipton FOIA--0965 W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests tosecretaryscheduler@dot.gov) On Oct 14, 2017, at 8:13 AM, Traini, Joseph (OST) wrote: Understood. I am sure Ronale is watching her emails but not sure if she has the list accessible. I will let her chime in on this. Meanwhile, when do you need it by? From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 8:10 PM To: Traini, Joseph (OST) Cc: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale ; Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas Yes, the list of visa applications to date and the date submitted. We will start tracking it on our end as well. Thanks. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary NY Times Lipton FOIA--0966 United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests tosecretaryscheduler@dot.gov) On Oct 14, 2017, at 8:04 AM, Traini, Joseph (OST) wrote: Ronale will have to provide that info. Is there something specific you are looking for? There have been a lot of visa requests due to the evolving / devolving delegation list. JT From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 7:42 PM To: Traini, Joseph (OST) Cc: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale ; Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas Can you provide when they were transmitted. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0967 J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests tosecretaryscheduler@dot.gov) On Oct 14, 2017, at 7:35 AM, Traini, Joseph (OST) wrote: It is on a rolling basis. Some of the modal folks that were recently selected to attend do not have official passports, so we are going through that process. MOT is working as fast as they can with MFA. The communication is very good with them on these issues (now that they are back from holiday). From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 7:14 PM To: Traini, Joseph (OST) Cc: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale ; Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas NY Times Lipton FOIA--0968 I met with him yesterday. He indicated he had processed all letters he had received to date. Have we transmitted all the letters to them. And when were they transmitted. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests tosecretaryscheduler@dot.gov) On Oct 14, 2017, at 12:48 AM, Traini, Joseph (OST) wrote: (b) (5) From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 12:46 PM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Cc: Siegrist, Ben (OST) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0969 ; Passports ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; BurchCrossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas Ronale, who at MOT are you discussing with daily about the authorization letters? Sent from my iPad On Oct 13, 2017, at 11:45 PM, Taylor-Hoes, Ronale wrote: Sure, I’ve looped in the passport office for their awareness and further guidance on picking up the remaining passports from the Embassy. Are you speaking NY Times Lipton FOIA--0970 of the entire DOT delegation or just S1 staff? There are quite a few authorization letters that we still have not received, including yours and Andrew. We are in communication daily with MOT to obtain the additional letters so the visa applications can be sent to the Embassy for urgent processing. We have also provided to them dates of travel so they are aware of the urgency in getting these letters to us. Let us know if you need anything else. Ronâle NY Times Lipton FOIA--0971 ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Diplomatic Programs and Protocol Asia (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 4930157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.TaylorHoes@dot.gov From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 11:06 AM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0972 Subject: China Visas Ronale, The Secretary has asked me to go to the Chinese embassy and pick up the remaining passports with visas for the trip to China once they have completed being processed. Could you be sure to keep me looped in on that progress, as well as possibly provide me with the best contact at the embassy in order to make those arrangements once the processing is complete? Obviously the sooner, the better. Additionally, if there are any other unresolved issues pertaining to any of the visas, could you please make me (us) aware of that and follow up with any pertinent details? Thank you! Ben NY Times Lipton FOIA--0973 -----------------------------------------Ben Siegrist Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation ben.siegrist@dot.gov (202)366-5692 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0974 From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 5:39 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Ben, Disregard. I see that you have placed the original in my chair. Thanks. Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Asia Diplomatic Programs and Protocol (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov NY Times Lipton FOIA--0975 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 5:05 PM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) Traini, Joseph (OST) Abraham, Julie (OST) Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Ronale. Please ?nd attached a signed. electronic copy ofthe letter discussed below. lfit needs additional information please let me know and we will update accordingly. I will also send yo (me) updated visa application with Section 1.2 correctly ?lled out to in a separate email momentarily. Thank you. Ben From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 4:26 PM To: Siegrist, Ben Passports Cc: Inman, Todd Traini, Joseph Abraham, Julie Burch-Crossley, Deborah Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Sure, the letter should be address to the Embassy of China, Visa Section and signed by each applicant. Embassy of the People?s Republic of China Visa Section Washington, DC 20007 NY Times Lipton Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Asia Diplomatic Programs and Protocol (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 3:43 PM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale ; Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Thank you Ronale. Could you let me know to whom the letter should be addressed and whose signature it requires? I will have it drafted and signed ASAP. From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 2:49 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST); Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST); Traini, Joseph (OST); Abraham, Julie (OST); Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST); Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas NY Times Lipton FOIA--0977 (b) (6) Let me know if there are any questions. Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Diplomatic Programs and Protocol Asia NY Times Lipton FOIA--0978 (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 11:46 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Sure, I’ve looped in the passport office for their awareness and further guidance on picking up the remaining passports from the Embassy. Are you speaking of the entire DOT delegation or just S1 staff? There are quite a few authorization letters that we still have not received, including yours and Andrew. We are in communication daily with MOT to obtain the additional letters so the visa applications can be sent to the Embassy for urgent processing. We have also provided to them dates of travel so they are aware of the urgency in getting these letters to us. Let us know if you need anything else. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0979 Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Asia Diplomatic Programs and Protocol (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 11:06 AM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) Subject: China Visas Ronale, The Secretary has asked me to go to the Chinese embassy and pick up the remaining passports with visas for the trip to China once they have completed being processed. Could you be sure to keep me looped in on that progress, as well as possibly provide me with the best contact at the embassy in order to make those arrangements once the processing is complete? Obviously the sooner, the better. Additionally, if there are any other unresolved issues pertaining to any of the visas, could you please make me (us) aware of that and follow up with any pertinent details? NY Times Lipton FOIA--0980 Thank you! Ben -----------------------------------------Ben Siegrist Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation ben.siegrist@dot.gov (202)366-5692 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0981 From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 5:31 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Thank you. Are you around on Monday morning so that can grab the original? Alex/Stephanie, does the attached cover everything needed? In the meantime, I'll print the application and bring down both the revised application and letter to the passport office on Monday. Ronale From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 5:05:03 PM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale; Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST); Traini, Joseph (OST); Abraham, Julie (OST); Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST); Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Ronale, Please find attached a signed, electronic copy of the letter discussed below. If it needs additional information please let me know and we will update accordingly. I will also send yo (b) (6) updated visa application with Section 1.2 correctly filled out to in a separate email momentarily. Thank you, Ben NY Times Lipton FOIA--0982 From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 4:26 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST); Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST); Traini, Joseph (OST); Abraham, Julie (OST); Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST); Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Sure, the letter should be address to the Embassy of China, Visa Section and signed by each applicant. Embassy of the People’s Republic of China Visa Section Washington, DC 20007 Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Diplomatic Programs and Protocol Asia (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0983 Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 3:43 PM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale ; Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Thank you Ronale. Could you let me know to whom the letter should be addressed and whose signature it requires? I will have it drafted and signed ASAP. From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 2:49 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST); Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST); Traini, Joseph (OST); Abraham, Julie (OST); Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST); Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0984 (b) (6) Let me know if there are any questions. Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Diplomatic Programs and Protocol Asia (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 11:46 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Sure, I’ve looped in the passport office for their awareness and further guidance on NY Times Lipton FOIA--0985 picking up the remaining passports from the Embassy. Are you speaking of the entire DOT delegation or just S1 staff? There are quite a few authorization letters that we still have not received, including yours and Andrew. We are in communication daily with MOT to obtain the additional letters so the visa applications can be sent to the Embassy for urgent processing. We have also provided to them dates of travel so they are aware of the urgency in getting these letters to us. Let us know if you need anything else. Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Diplomatic Programs and Protocol Asia (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0986 Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 11:06 AM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) Subject: China Visas Ronale, The Secretary has asked me to go to the Chinese embassy and pick up the remaining passports with visas for the trip to China once they have completed being processed. Could you be sure to keep me looped in on that progress, as well as possibly provide me with the best contact at the embassy in order to make those arrangements once the processing is complete? Obviously the sooner, the better. Additionally, if there are any other unresolved issues pertaining to any of the visas, could you please make me (us) aware of that and follow up with any pertinent details? Thank you! Ben -----------------------------------------Ben Siegrist Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation ben.siegrist@dot.gov (202)366-5692 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0987 From: Traini, Joseph (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 8:05 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST) Cc: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale ; Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: RE: China Visas Ronale will have to provide that info. Is there something specific you are looking for? There have been a lot of visa requests due to the evolving / devolving delegation list. JT From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 7:42 PM To: Traini, Joseph (OST) Cc: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale ; Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas Can you provide when they were transmitted. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary NY Times Lipton FOIA--0988 United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests tosecretaryscheduler@dot.gov) On Oct 14, 2017, at 7:35 AM, Traini, Joseph (OST) wrote: It is on a rolling basis. Some of the modal folks that were recently selected to attend do not have official passports, so we are going through that process. MOT is working as fast as they can with MFA. The communication is very good with them on these issues (now that they are back from holiday). From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 7:14 PM To: Traini, Joseph (OST) Cc: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale ; Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas I met with him yesterday. He indicated he had processed all letters he had received to date. Have we transmitted all the letters to them. And when were they transmitted. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary NY Times Lipton FOIA--0989 United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests tosecretaryscheduler@dot.gov) On Oct 14, 2017, at 12:48 AM, Traini, Joseph (OST) wrote: (b) (5) From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 12:46 PM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Cc: Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas Ronale, who at MOT are you discussing with daily about the authorization letters? NY Times Lipton FOIA--0990 Sent from my iPad On Oct 13, 2017, at 11:45 PM, Taylor-Hoes, Ronale wrote: Sure, I’ve looped in the passport office for their awareness and further guidance on picking up the remaining passports from the Embassy. Are you speaking of the entire DOT delegation or just S1 staff? There are quite a few authorization letters that we still have not received, including yours and Andrew. We are in communication daily with MOT to obtain the additional letters so the visa applications can be sent to the Embassy for urgent processing. We have also provided to them dates of travel so they are aware of the urgency in getting these letters to us. Let us know if you need anything else. Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Diplomatic Programs and Protocol NY Times Lipton FOIA--0991 Asia (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 11:06 AM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) Subject: China Visas Ronale, The Secretary has asked me to go to the Chinese embassy and pick up the remaining passports with visas for the trip to China once they have completed being processed. Could you be sure to keep me looped in on that progress, as well as possibly provide me with the best contact at the embassy in order to make those arrangements once the processing is complete? Obviously the sooner, the better. Additionally, if there are any other unresolved issues pertaining to any of the visas, could you please make me (us) aware of that and follow up with any pertinent details? Thank you! NY Times Lipton FOIA--0992 Ben -----------------------------------------Ben Siegrist Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation ben.siegrist@dot.gov (202)366-5692 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0993 From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2017 4:29 PM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: ; Passports ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas Thanks. Just send me when the others were submitted. Sent from my iPad On Oct 15, 2017, at 4:21 AM, Taylor-Hoes, Ronale wrote: Sure, can provide you with a accurate list on Monday. I've only received 4 authorization letters. Off the top of my head, we have not received visa authorization letters for: Ben Seigrist Andrew Fink Barbara Barr Requests just sent to MOT Friday morning and still pending: -Special agents; with the exception o (b) (6) will provide his bio on Monday) -Nat Beuse From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 8:21:34 PM To: Traini, Joseph (OST) Cc: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale; Siegrist, Ben (OST); Passports; Abraham, Julie (OST); BurchCrossley, Deborah (OST); Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas Monday will be fine. J. Todd Inman NY Times Lipton FOIA--0994 Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests tosecretaryscheduler@dot.gov) On Oct 14, 2017, at 8:13 AM, Traini, Joseph (OST) wrote: Understood. I am sure Ronale is watching her emails but not sure if she has the list accessible. I will let her chime in on this. Meanwhile, when do you need it by? From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 8:10 PM To: Traini, Joseph (OST) Cc: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale ; Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas Yes, the list of visa applications to date and the date submitted. We will start tracking it on our end as well. NY Times Lipton FOIA--0995 Thanks. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests tosecretaryscheduler@dot.gov) On Oct 14, 2017, at 8:04 AM, Traini, Joseph (OST) wrote: Ronale will have to provide that info. Is there something specific you are looking for? There have been a lot of visa requests due to the evolving / devolving delegation list. JT From: Inman, Todd (OST) NY Times Lipton FOIA--0996 Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 7:42 PM To: Traini, Joseph (OST) Cc: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale ; Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas Can you provide when they were transmitted. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests tosecretaryscheduler@dot.gov) On Oct 14, 2017, at 7:35 AM, Traini, Joseph (OST) wrote: It is on a rolling basis. Some of the modal folks that were recently selected to attend do not have official passports, so we are going through that process. MOT is working as fast as they can with MFA. The NY Times Lipton FOIA--0997 communication is very good with them on these issues (now that they are back from holiday). From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 7:14 PM To: Traini, Joseph (OST) Cc: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale ; Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; BurchCrossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Re: China Visas I met with him yesterday. He indicated he had processed all letters he had received to date. Have we transmitted all the letters to them. And when were they transmitted. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 NY Times Lipton FOIA--0998 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests tosecretaryscheduler@dot.gov) On Oct 14, 2017, at 12:48 AM, Traini, Joseph (OST) wrote: (b) (5) From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 12:46 PM To: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Cc: Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Passports ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Subject: Re: China NY Times Lipton FOIA--0999 Visas Ronale, who at MOT are you discussing with daily about the authorization letters? Sent from my iPad On Oct 13, 2017, at 11:45 PM, TaylorHoes, Ronale wrote: Sure, I’ve looped in the passport office for their awareness and further guidance on picking up the remaining passports from NY Times Lipton FOIA--1000 the Embassy. Are you speaking of the entire DOT delegation or just S1 staff? There are quite a few authorization letters that we still have not received, including yours and Andrew. We are in communication daily with NY Times Lipton FOIA--1001 MOT to obtain the additional letters so the visa applications can be sent to the Embassy for urgent processing. We have also provided to them dates of travel so they are aware of the urgency in getting these letters to us. NY Times Lipton FOIA--1002 Let us know if you need anything else. Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle TaylorHoes Diplomatic Programs and Protocol Asia (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary NY Times Lipton FOIA--1003 U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 4930157 Fax: (202) 3667417 Email: Ronale.TaylorHoes@dot.gov From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 11:06 AM To: TaylorHoes, Ronale Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Traini, Joseph NY Times Lipton FOIA--1004 (OST) Subject: China Visas Ronale, The Secretary has asked me to go to the Chinese embassy and pick up the remaining passports with visas for the trip to China once they have completed being processed. Could you be sure to keep me looped in on that progress, as well NY Times Lipton FOIA--1005 as possibly provide me with the best contact at the embassy in order to make those arrangements once the processing is complete? Obviously the sooner, the better. Additionally, if there are any other unresolved issues pertaining to any of the visas, could you please make me (us) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1006 aware of that and follow up with any pertinent details? Thank you! Ben -----------------------------------------Ben Siegrist Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation ben.siegrist@dot.gov (202)3665692 NY Times Lipton FOIA--1007 From: Virginia, Tiffany (OST) Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 3:37 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: RE: China voucher Sounds good! You?re welcome. From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 3:36 PM To: Virginia, Tiffany (081?) Subject: RE: China voucher Oh. I?m sure. start to hear something through the walls. know where it?s coming from. Will touch base with you Wed afternoon to see if you?re still free. We can plan on that for now thank you!! From: Virginia, Tiffany (051') Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 3:35 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (051') Subject: RE: China voucher (6) Wednesday or next week is okay. From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 3:28 PM NY Tlmes Lipton To: Virginia, Tiffany (OST) Subject: RE: China voucher Yikes! A week’s worth of training?? That better come with a prize at the end. Do you mind if I come by on Wednesday when you’ve got time at the end of the day? I know you’ll have a lot to catch up on so I’ll try to be very, very brief or, honestly, if you’d prefer to wait til next week I’m sure that will be fine too. Good luck….sounds like a real blast. From: Virginia, Tiffany (OST) Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 2:42 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: RE: China voucher Hey! I have mandatory online training in my office until Friday from 8am-4pm. If you want to stop by after 4pm I will be here until 5pm Wednesday and Thursday. If not, we can look over it tomorrow during lunch (mostly likely 12pm). Just let me know what works for you. From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 12:18 PM To: Virginia, Tiffany (OST) Subject: China voucher Hey! Hope you had a good weekend. When you get a chance this week, can we sit down and go over how I will need to submit my vouchers for the (now) cancelled China trip? Obviously didn’t end up going, but there are still a few cancellation charges that were incurred for both the NY Times Lipton FOIA--1009 hotel and, I think, at least one of the flights. Just want to make sure I get the information in correctly, even though the actual amount of the charges will be minimal. Just let me know if you think you’ve got a few minutes thanks!! -----------------------------------------Ben Siegrist Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation ben.siegrist@dot.gov (202)366-5692 NY Times Lipton FOIA--1010 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 1:46 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST) Leiby, Thomas 1 (Beijing) Cook, Marc Cc: Fink, Andrew (OST) Smith, Geoff (OST) Subject: RE: DOT China Trip Thank you Todd. Tom. follow up with you on a separate email to discuss more details related 1 00(5) Look forward to working with you, and thanks in advance. Ben From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 12:56 PM To: Leiby, Thomas (Beijing); Cook, Marc 5 Ce: Fink, Andrew Smith, Geoff Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: DOT China Trip Tom and Marc, Please meet Andrew Fink, Geoff Smith and Ben Siegrist, members of the SI advance team. They will be handling: NY Tlmes Lipton (b) (5) You should already have their travel itinerary’s and they are looking forward to starting the preparations for the Secretary’s visit. When possible, can you connect them with the POC for each of the site officers along with other contact information you have from the Embassy staff that they will need. I know the prevalent question each has is will the car/driver and some form of interpretation be available for their walk throughs and site visit. Typically they will conduct these with the detail when possible, but they may also may need additional assistance depending on the complexity of the event. Each of these individuals are pretty self sufficient, but any additional in country details you can provide will be greatly appreciated. For DOT Staff, Tom is the control officer for Beijing and the departur and his team will pick up coverage starting upon arrival i (b) (5) departure back. NY Times Lipton FOIA--1012 (b) (5) Marc and through the J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests to secretaryscheduler@dot.gov) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1013 From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 9:38 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Fink, Andrew (OST) ; Smith, Geoff (OST) Cc: Re: Likely travel schedule for China Subject: Actually I've already considered instead of shipping have each of you take an extra bag, which would be an additional checked piece of luggage. This would be boxed gifts. But the cost of you transporting as an extra bag is cheaper than freight costs to china and more reliable. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United State Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite (W-9) 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 On Oct 3, 2017, at 8:31 PM, Siegrist, Ben (OST) wrote: Another thing to consider - would it make sense to ship a box of gifts and some other essentials that may be necessary for the entire trip ahead of time? If it can get to Beijing we can make sure it travels with the delegation for the entirety of the trip. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 3, 2017, at 9:24 PM, Fink, Andrew (OST) wrote: I went over this with Ben and I don't see any red flags with the advance schedule. I think it makes a lot of sense to have kind of a "all hands on deck" approach and the sooner we can get started NY Times Lipton FOIA--1014 getting ready the better. I haven't seen the draft itinerary of what will be going on in each city but from what I know this schedule looks good and works well for me. Andrew Fink Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation (b) (6) On Oct 3, 2017, at 9:09 PM, Inman, Todd (OST) wrote: What say you Andrew and Geoff. Geoff, i know you mentioned you were fine this, but of course you wanted to do all three legs and have a personal bag man (just kidding). I asked for feedback and thoughts for a purpose. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United State Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite (W-9) 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 On Oct 3, 2017, at 8:07 PM, Siegrist, Ben (OST) wrote: NY Times Lipton FOIA--1015 Hope the time in Las Vegas today went well. I'm sure it was a hectic and somber place to be. (b) (5) l k . (b) (5) t t (b) (5) h ? e NY Times Lipton FOIA--1016 Sent from my iPhone On Oct 2, 2017, at 5:26 PM, Inman, Todd (OST) wrote: Please review tonight and tomorrow and shoot holes or give me thoughts. This is the tentative schedule. I want feedback. This is based upon the number of nights, the complexity of each site, the total amount of movements, etc. But I do want your thoughts. A lot of moving parts. NY Times Upton (b) (5) (b) (5) (b) (5) i l (b) (5) (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1018 (b) (5) J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests to secretaryscheduler@dot.gov) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1019 From: Smith, Geoff (OST) Sent: Wednesday, October 4, 2017 12:29 AM To: Fink, Andrew (OST) Inman, Todd (OST) ; Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Subject: Re: Likely travel schedule for China (b) (5) Geoffrey C. Smith Special Assistant to the Secretary for Advance U.S. Department of Transportation 202-897-8890 On Oct 3, 2017, at 6:24 PM, Fink, Andrew (OST) wrote: I went over this with Ben and I don't see any red flags with the advance schedule. I think it makes a lot of sense to have kind of a "all hands on deck" approach and NY Times Lipton FOIA--1020 the sooner we can get started getting ready the better. I haven't seen the draft itinerar but from what I know this schedule (b) (5) looks good and works well for me. Andrew Fink Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation (b) (6) On Oct 3, 2017, at 9:09 PM, Inman, Todd (OST) wrote: What say you Andrew and Geoff. Geoff, i know you mentioned you were fine this, bu (b) (5) and have a personal bag man (just kidding). I asked for feedback and thoughts for a purpose. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United State Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite (W-9) 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 On Oct 3, 2017, at 8:07 PM, Siegrist, Ben (OST) wrote: Hope the time in Las Vegas today went well. I'm sure it was a hectic and somber place to be. NY Times Lipton FOIA--1021 (b) (5) f t Sent from my iPhone On Oct 2, 2017, at 5:26 PM, Inman, Todd (OST) wrote: NY Times Lipton FOIA--1022 Please review tonight and tomorrow and shoot holes or give me thoughts. This is the tentative schedule. Iwant feedback. This is based upon the number of nights, the complexity of each site, the total amount of movements, etc. But I do want your thoughts. A lot of moving parts. NY Tlmes Lipton (b) (5) (b) (5) J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests to secretaryscheduler@dot.gov) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1024 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Monday, October 2, 2017 3:33 PM Smith, Geoff (OST) (geoff.smith@dot.gov); Fink, Andrew (OST) To: Subject: RE: Logistical Arrangements for S-1 Trip to China Attach: China_itinerary_SIEGRIST.docx For section 2.6 of the visa application, I filled in ‘SEE ATTACHED’ and will be including the attached itinerary. It’s as accurate as we can be at the moment and should cover all parts of the trip regardless of where we end up. From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Monday, October 02, 2017 1:01 PM To: Smith, Geoff (OST) (geoff.smith@dot.gov); Fink, Andrew (OST) Subject: RE: Logistical Arrangements for S-1 Trip to China Per Todd For our VISA applications, we should each just put the full length of the trip and list each location so that once final details of who goes where are arranged we should be covered. Travel dates: 10/23/17 11/06/17 Hotels: (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1025 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Monday, October 02, 2017 12:39 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST); Smith, Geoff (OST); Fink, Andrew (OST) Subject: RE: Logistical Arrangements for S-1 Trip to China In order to proceed with processing/completing our visa applications, we need travel dates and locations for each of our trips. Ronale has provided the hotel addresses which can function as our address in country. The only remaining information we would then lack is a flight itinerary for the eCC clearance, but that can be submitted later, though not by too much. From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 3:32 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST); Smith, Geoff (OST); Fink, Andrew (OST) Subject: FW: Logistical Arrangements for S-1 Trip to China J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 NY Times Lipton FOIA--1026 (Please direct scheduling requests to secretaryscheduler@dot.gov) From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 12:10 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST); Genero, Laura (OST); Furman, Jon (OST); Kan, Derek (OST) Cc: Abraham, Julie (OST); Traini, Joseph (OST); Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) Subject: Logistical Arrangements for S-1 Trip to China Good morning, We have received the invitation letter to proceed with getting visas for S-1 and those traveling as part of the DOT delegation. Below are specific instructions for completing the visa applications and a list of additional items that will need to accompany the application. We will need to move quickly to get the visas processed for everyone travelling to China and returned in a timely manner. If anyone does not have a passport, we will need to work with Stephanie in the Passport Office to expedite that process. In the interest of time, please provide to me a completed visa application package NLT Wednesday, October 4th (estimated return by October 13th). I am located at W86-409. Note the agent’s visa applications have already been submitted to the Passport Office and we are awaiting the State Department transmittal memo. Also, I will need additional items to prepare the eCC. I’ve detailed below all of the information needed for that as well. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. NY Times Lipton FOIA--1027 **************************************************************************** VISA REQUIREMENTS/APPLICATION PACKAGE 1. Visa application (see attached) Note: Application must be filled out completely and typed in all caps. Every section must be answered or your application will be rejected. If a question does not apply, please type N/A. Print document single-sided only. 2. One photo (see attached photo requirements) 3. Official Passport (with no less than six (6) months validity, minimum of three blank pages, and must be signed) 4. Once copy of passport bio page (in color) 5. DOS Visa Fact Sheet (see attached) INFORMATION TO COMPLETE SECTIONS IN THE APPLICATION SECTION 1.9 LOCAL ID/CITIZENSHIP NUMBER – You must include either your social security number or driver’s license number. This section cannot be left blank. SECTION 1.23 MAJOR FAMILY MEMBERS - This section cannot be blank. If this does not apply, please type N/A SECTION 2.6 ITINERARY IN CHINA - You must include your itinerary. Since NY Times Lipton FOIA--1028 the schedule is still in flux, use the hotel address. If there is not enough space, you may use separate sheet. However, please indicate “see attached” , if this applies. Example** Date Detailed Address (b) (5) (b) (5) Hotels (b) (5) SECTION 2.8 INFORMATION OF INVITER IN CHINA (OFFICIAL HOST) Name: MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT NY Times Lipton FOIA--1029 Address: NO. 11 JIANGUOMEN NEIDAJIE. DONGCHENG DISTRICT, BEIJING 100736 Phone: 86 010 65292818 Relationship: OFFICIAL VISIT SECTION 2.9 - You must answer if you’ve been granted a Chinese visa. If this applies to you, please indicate the date and location it was granted (Washington, DC) SECTION 2.10 OTHER COUNTRIES YOU HAVE VISITIED IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS - You must provide an answer. If this does not apply, please type N/A SECTION 4.1 DECLARATION AND SIGNATURE - Application must be signed and dated (yyyy/mm/dd) eCOUNTRY CLEARANCE I will prepare the eCC for the entire USDOT delegation. Please provide me the following information ASAP. • Name as it appears on your official passport • Title/Position • Passport Number • Office Phone Number / Email Address • Security Clearance type (e.g. Top Secret, Secret or none) • Flight Itinerary • Emergency contact person/information • Government Credit Card Info (number and expiration date) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1030 • Special Needs/Dietary Restrictions TF REGISTRATION The location of the Transportation Forum has been identified as th (b) (5) We are working with MOT on the procedures for registering TF participants and making hotel reservations. Please provide a list of DOT participants so that I can coordinate registration efforts with MOT. We will work through the Embassy to secure hotels rooms for the DOT delegation. HOTEL RESERVATIONS Note the U.S. Embassy Beijing and U.S. Consulate Shanghai have held a block of rooms at the various hotels; however, we will need to provide them with a list of DOT participants, travel dates, and GOVCC information to guarantee the room reservations. Please provide GOVCC information for Secy Chao so that we can proceed with guaranteeing her rooms at the various stops. If you have other names available, I’ll send those to the U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulate as well. They will send me the confirmations, once the rooms are guaranteed. If you need an early check in, please be sure to let me know that as well. Note the per diem rate (b) (5) (b) (5) If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. As we get more details, I’ll be sure to pass it on. NY Times Lipton FOIA--1031 Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Asia Diplomatic Programs and Protocol (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov NY Times Lipton FOIA--1032 TRAVEL ITINERARY SIEGRIST 23 OCTOBER 2017 06 NOVEMBER 2017 DETAILED ADDRESS DATE 2017.10.23 (b) (5) 2017.10.24 2017.10.25 2017.10.26 2017.10.27 2017.10.28 2017.10.29 2017.10.30 2017.10.31 2017.11.01 2017.11.02 2017.11.03 2017.11.04 2017.11.05 2017.11.06 NY Times Lipton FOIA--1033 From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 4:07 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; White, Leisca (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) ; Duncan, Jevon (OST) ; Sunderland, Ralph (OST) ; Medina, Yvonne (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Just add the names to the Excel file and we will be fine. Look to see you tomorrow. If I am away from my desk call me on my DOT work issued phon (b) (6) . -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 NY Times Lipton FOIA--1034 Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2017 4:04 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; White, Leisca (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) ; Duncan, Jevon (OST) ; Sunderland, Ralph (OST) ; Medina, Yvonne (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Looks great to me. I can be by your office tomorrow with cards. I believe we’ll end up with about 15 20 other names before it’s all said and done but this will be a good start. From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2017 2:14 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST); White, Leisca (OST); Usual, James (OST); Duncan, Jevon (OST); Sunderland, Ralph (OST); Medina, Yvonne (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Ben, attached is the proof with the provided names imported. Please review and provide approval or edits if any are necessary. Also let us know when the business cards will be available. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey NY Times Lipton FOIA--1035 Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2017 10:40 AM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; White, Leisca (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) ; Duncan, Jevon (OST) ; Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Jeffrey Per Friday’s discussion, please find attached the last names for the first set of tags. Could we get this text in all caps placed to the right of the DOT logo? Once that’s all set I can bring you business cards to complete the lamination. Let me know! Thanks From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 3:42 PM NY Times Lipton FOIA--1036 To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST); White, Leisca (OST); Usual, James (OST); Duncan, Jevon (OST); Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Ben, attached is a revised proof with the design slightly tweaked to accommodate the name. Provide the names in the Excel file and I can link it to the design to generate the tags. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 3:28 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1037 Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Jeffrey - I think the consensus on this was the tag that had the American flag on it. However, wondering if we can have people’s last names listed on each person’s tag in the space directly to the right of the DOT symbol? From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 9:57 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 NY Times Lipton FOIA--1038 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:20 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. I can’t think of anything I’d ever need related to luggage tags that’s more important than doing that enjoy! From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:17 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. You are quite welcome. If you have an urgent change reach me on my cell phone as I am heading out for the day (b) (6) -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! NY Times Lipton FOIA--1039 --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Ce (b) (6) Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:13 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) ; Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Thank you, sir! Will get back to you ASAP. From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:06 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST); Ivey, Laverne (OST); Usual, James (OST) Subject: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Attached are 4 drafts similar to and variations of your sketches. Please review and let me know which ones you like. Also let me know when these are need by so I can keep on my radar to ensure we have enough time to get them done. Thanks! NY Times Lipton FOIA--1040 -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 NY Times Lipton FOIA--1041 From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 2:14 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; White, Leisca (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) ; Duncan, Jevon (OST) ; Sunderland, Ralph (OST) ; Medina, Yvonne (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Attach: Luggage tag-China.pdf Ben, attached is the proof with the provided names imported. Please review and provide approval or edits if any are necessary. Also let us know when the business cards will be available. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 NY Times Lipton FOIA--1042 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2017 10:40 AM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; White, Leisca (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) ; Duncan, Jevon (OST) ; Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Jeffrey Per Friday’s discussion, please find attached the last names for the first set of tags. Could we get this text in all caps placed to the right of the DOT logo? Once that’s all set I can bring you business cards to complete the lamination. Let me know! Thanks From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 3:42 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST); White, Leisca (OST); Usual, James (OST); Duncan, Jevon (OST); Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Ben, attached is a revised proof with the design slightly tweaked to accommodate the name. Provide the names in the Excel file and I can link it to the design to generate the tags. Thanks! -------- NY Times Lipton FOIA--1043 The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 3:28 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Jeffrey - I think the consensus on this was the tag that had the American flag on it. However, wondering if we can have people’s last names listed on each person’s tag in the space directly to the right of the DOT symbol? From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 9:57 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. NY Times Lipton FOIA--1044 Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:20 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. NY Times Lipton FOIA--1045 I can’t think of anything I’d ever need related to luggage tags that’s more important than doing that enjoy! From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:17 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. You are quite welcome. If you have an urgent change reach me on my cell phone as I am heading out for the day (b) (6) -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 NY Times Lipton FOIA--1046 Cel (b) (6) Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:13 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) ; Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Thank you, sir! Will get back to you ASAP. From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:06 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST); Ivey, Laverne (OST); Usual, James (OST) Subject: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Attached are 4 drafts similar to and variations of your sketches. Please review and let me know which ones you like. Also let me know when these are need by so I can keep on my radar to ensure we have enough time to get them done. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! NY Times Lipton FOIA--1047 --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 NY Times Lipton FOIA--1048 (5) Department of Transportation 0 Wmton N50 (5) Department of Transportation 0 Department of Transportation - within. titan Wmtonm? Wmton ?52 (5) Department of Transportation 0 0 Department of Transportation (me) (5) Department of Transportation 0 M03) Department of Transportation (2 Department of Transportation (me) From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 12:32 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; White, Leisca (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) ; Duncan, Jevon (OST) ; Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Thanks been. We have it in the works. Will be done no later than Friday if not sooner. -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 NY Times Lipton FOIA--1057 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2017 10:40 AM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; White, Leisca (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) ; Duncan, Jevon (OST) ; Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Jeffrey Per Friday’s discussion, please find attached the last names for the first set of tags. Could we get this text in all caps placed to the right of the DOT logo? Once that’s all set I can bring you business cards to complete the lamination. Let me know! Thanks From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 3:42 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST); White, Leisca (OST); Usual, James (OST); Duncan, Jevon (OST); Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Ben, attached is a revised proof with the design slightly tweaked to accommodate the name. Provide the names in the Excel file and I can link it to the design to generate the tags. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the NY Times Lipton FOIA--1058 provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 3:28 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Jeffrey - I think the consensus on this was the tag that had the American flag on it. However, wondering if we can have people’s last names listed on each person’s tag in the space directly to the right of the DOT symbol? From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 9:57 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. NY Times Lipton FOIA--1059 Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:20 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. I can’t think of anything I’d ever need related to luggage tags that’s more important than doing that enjoy! NY Times Lipton FOIA--1060 From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:17 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. You are quite welcome. If you have an urgent change reach me on my cell phone as I am heading out for the day (b) (6) -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Ce (b) (6) Fax:202.366.3911 NY Times Lipton FOIA--1061 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:13 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) ; Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Thank you, sir! Will get back to you ASAP. From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:06 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST); Ivey, Laverne (OST); Usual, James (OST) Subject: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Attached are 4 drafts similar to and variations of your sketches. Please review and let me know which ones you like. Also let me know when these are need by so I can keep on my radar to ensure we have enough time to get them done. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --- NY Times Lipton FOIA--1062 Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 NY Times Lipton FOIA--1063 From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 4:31 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; White, Leisca (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) ; Duncan, Jevon (OST) ; Sunderland, Ralph (OST) ; Virginia, Tiffany (OST) ; Herbert, Tiana (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Thanks for the additional information. We can make that work. I have checked our stock of luggage tag laminate and straps and we have enough for that amount. -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 NY Times Lipton FOIA--1064 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 4:20 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; White, Leisca (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) ; Duncan, Jevon (OST) ; Sunderland, Ralph (OST) ; Virginia, Tiffany (OST) ; Herbert, Tiana (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. If I am able to get you the names next Monday, and superstitions aside, would it be possible to have them done by Friday, 10/13? I believe the total number would be between 20 25 names with each person receiving at least 2 tags. From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 4:04 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST); White, Leisca (OST); Usual, James (OST); Duncan, Jevon (OST); Sunderland, Ralph (OST); Virginia, Tiffany (OST); Herbert, Tiana (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Any idea when these need to be done by and an estimate on the total number of names? Trying to plan ahead as the laminating process is rather slow. Also need to get the order in the system. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey NY Times Lipton FOIA--1065 Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 3:49 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; White, Leisca (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) ; Duncan, Jevon (OST) ; Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Looks great. Thanks for getting it together so quickly. I will work on getting you as comprehensive a list as possible by Monday COB. Have a good weekend! From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 3:42 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST); White, Leisca (OST); Usual, James (OST); Duncan, Jevon (OST); Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. NY Times Lipton FOIA--1066 Ben, attached is a revised proof with the design slightly tweaked to accommodate the name. Provide the names in the Excel file and I can link it to the design to generate the tags. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 3:28 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Jeffrey - I think the consensus on this was the tag that had the American flag on it. However, NY Times Lipton FOIA--1067 wondering if we can have people’s last names listed on each person’s tag in the space directly to the right of the DOT symbol? From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 9:57 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 NY Times Lipton FOIA--1068 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:20 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. I can’t think of anything I’d ever need related to luggage tags that’s more important than doing that enjoy! From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:17 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. You are quite welcome. If you have an urgent change reach me on my cell phone as I am heading out for the day (b) (6) -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager NY Times Lipton FOIA--1069 Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Ce (b) (6) Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:13 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) ; Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Thank you, sir! Will get back to you ASAP. From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:06 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST); Ivey, Laverne (OST); Usual, James (OST) Subject: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Attached are 4 drafts similar to and variations of your sketches. Please review and let me know which ones you like. Also let me know when these are need by so I can keep on my radar to ensure we have enough time to get them done. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the NY Times Lipton FOIA--1070 provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 NY Times Lipton FOIA--1071 From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 3:42 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; White, Leisca (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) ; Duncan, Jevon (OST) ; Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Attach: Luggage tag-China2017_P2.pdf; Luggage tag Names.xlsx Ben, attached is a revised proof with the design slightly tweaked to accommodate the name. Provide the names in the Excel file and I can link it to the design to generate the tags. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 NY Times Lipton FOIA--1072 Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 3:28 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Jeffrey - I think the consensus on this was the tag that had the American flag on it. However, wondering if we can have people’s last names listed on each person’s tag in the space directly to the right of the DOT symbol? From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 9:57 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --- NY Times Lipton FOIA--1073 Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:20 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. I can’t think of anything I’d ever need related to luggage tags that’s more important than doing that enjoy! From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:17 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. You are quite welcome. If you have an urgent change reach me on my cell phone as I am heading out for the day . (b) (6) -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. NY Times Lipton FOIA--1074 M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Cel (b) (6) Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:13 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) ; Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Thank you, sir! Will get back to you ASAP. From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:06 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST); Ivey, Laverne (OST); Usual, James (OST) Subject: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. NY Times Lipton FOIA--1075 Attached are 4 drafts similar to and variations of your sketches. Please review and let me know which ones you like. Also let me know when these are need by so I can keep on my radar to ensure we have enough time to get them done. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 NY Times Lipton FOIA--1076 0 0.8. Department at Transportation Name NY Times Lipton From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 11:44 AM To: Duncan, Jevon (OST) ; Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; White, Leisca (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) ; Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Jevon, Sure thing. Thanks for making that work. I have to step into a meeting at noon but I will leave an envelope for you with Michelle at the front desk. Thanks! Ben From: Duncan, Jevon (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 11:42 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST); Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST); White, Leisca (OST); Usual, James (OST); Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Good Day Ben, I will be happy to pick up the business cards from you. Should I come to the main entrance of the Secretary’s suite? Kind Regards, NY Times Lipton FOIA--1079 Jevon Duncan Visual Information Specialist U.S. Department of Transportation Office of the Secretary Office of Facilities, Information, and Asset Management, M-91 Cubicle E41-306 202-366-4548 (Ofc.) “The noblest search is the search for Excellence." - Lyndon B. Johnson Please use TIPTS 2.0 http://our.dot.gov/team/gpo/TIPTS/SitePages/Home.aspx for submitting requests for print design, print production, bindery, and award devices. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the M Customer Service Survey. Thank you for your time! From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 11:33 AM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; White, Leisca (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) ; Duncan, Jevon (OST) ; Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Leisca, As Jeffrey is apparently out of the office today, will it be possible to fulfill the request below if I bring the business cards over to you or someone in your office shortly? Thanks and let me know! I re-attached the original bag tag draft that was previously used. NY Times Lipton FOIA--1080 Ben From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 11:29 AM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST); White, Leisca (OST); Usual, James (OST); Duncan, Jevon (OST); Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Jeffrey, Could you create new bag tags for the names in the attached spreadsheet and possibly get them back to me by tomorrow? Sorry for the rush. (b) (5) Thank you and let me know if you have any questions. Ben From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2017 10:40 AM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST); White, Leisca (OST); Usual, James (OST); Duncan, Jevon (OST); Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Jeffrey NY Times Lipton FOIA--1081 Per Friday’s discussion, please find attached the last names for the first set of tags. Could we get this text in all caps placed to the right of the DOT logo? Once that’s all set I can bring you business cards to complete the lamination. Let me know! Thanks From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 3:42 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST); White, Leisca (OST); Usual, James (OST); Duncan, Jevon (OST); Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Ben, attached is a revised proof with the design slightly tweaked to accommodate the name. Provide the names in the Excel file and I can link it to the design to generate the tags. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1082 In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 3:28 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Jeffrey - I think the consensus on this was the tag that had the American flag on it. However, wondering if we can have people’s last names listed on each person’s tag in the space directly to the right of the DOT symbol? From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 9:57 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! NY Times Lipton FOIA--1083 --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:20 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. I can’t think of anything I’d ever need related to luggage tags that’s more important than doing that enjoy! From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:17 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. You are quite welcome. If you have an urgent change reach me on my cell phone as I am heading out for the day (b) (6) -------- NY Times Lipton FOIA--1084 The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Cel (b) (6) Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:13 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) ; Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Thank you, sir! Will get back to you ASAP. From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1085 Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:06 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST); Ivey, Laverne (OST); Usual, James (OST) Subject: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Attached are 4 drafts similar to and variations of your sketches. Please review and let me know which ones you like. Also let me know when these are need by so I can keep on my radar to ensure we have enough time to get them done. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 NY Times Lipton FOIA--1086 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 11:29 AM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; White, Leisca (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) ; Duncan, Jevon (OST) ; Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Attach: Copy of China bag tags DRAFT 2.xlsx Jeffrey, Could you create new bag tags for the names in the attached spreadsheet and possibly get them back to me by tomorrow? Sorry for the rush. (b) (5) Thank you and let me know if you have any questions. Ben From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2017 10:40 AM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST); White, Leisca (OST); Usual, James (OST); Duncan, Jevon (OST); Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Jeffrey NY Times Lipton FOIA--1087 Per Friday’s discussion, please find attached the last names for the first set of tags. Could we get this text in all caps placed to the right of the DOT logo? Once that’s all set I can bring you business cards to complete the lamination. Let me know! Thanks From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 3:42 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST); White, Leisca (OST); Usual, James (OST); Duncan, Jevon (OST); Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Ben, attached is a revised proof with the design slightly tweaked to accommodate the name. Provide the names in the Excel file and I can link it to the design to generate the tags. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1088 In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 3:28 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Jeffrey - I think the consensus on this was the tag that had the American flag on it. However, wondering if we can have people’s last names listed on each person’s tag in the space directly to the right of the DOT symbol? From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 9:57 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! NY Times Lipton FOIA--1089 --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:20 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. I can’t think of anything I’d ever need related to luggage tags that’s more important than doing that enjoy! From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:17 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. You are quite welcome. If you have an urgent change reach me on my cell phone as I am heading out for the day . (b) (6) -------- NY Times Lipton FOIA--1090 The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Ce (b) (6) Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:13 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) ; Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Thank you, sir! Will get back to you ASAP. From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1091 Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:06 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST); Ivey, Laverne (OST); Usual, James (OST) Subject: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Attached are 4 drafts similar to and variations of your sketches. Please review and let me know which ones you like. Also let me know when these are need by so I can keep on my radar to ensure we have enough time to get them done. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 NY Times Lipton FOIA--1092 Name (5) NY Times Lipton From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 4:04 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; White, Leisca (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) ; Duncan, Jevon (OST) ; Sunderland, Ralph (OST) ; Medina, Yvonne (OST) RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Subject: Looks great to me. I can be by your office tomorrow with cards. I believe we’ll end up with about 15 20 other names before it’s all said and done but this will be a good start. From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2017 2:14 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST); White, Leisca (OST); Usual, James (OST); Duncan, Jevon (OST); Sunderland, Ralph (OST); Medina, Yvonne (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Ben, attached is the proof with the provided names imported. Please review and provide approval or edits if any are necessary. Also let us know when the business cards will be available. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! NY Times Lipton FOIA--1094 --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2017 10:40 AM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; White, Leisca (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) ; Duncan, Jevon (OST) ; Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Jeffrey Per Friday’s discussion, please find attached the last names for the first set of tags. Could we get this text in all caps placed to the right of the DOT logo? Once that’s all set I can bring you business cards to complete the lamination. Let me know! Thanks From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 3:42 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST); White, Leisca (OST); Usual, James (OST); Duncan, Jevon (OST); Sunderland, NY Times Lipton FOIA--1095 Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Ben, attached is a revised proof with the design slightly tweaked to accommodate the name. Provide the names in the Excel file and I can link it to the design to generate the tags. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 3:28 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. NY Times Lipton FOIA--1096 Jeffrey - I think the consensus on this was the tag that had the American flag on it. However, wondering if we can have people’s last names listed on each person’s tag in the space directly to the right of the DOT symbol? From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 9:57 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 NY Times Lipton FOIA--1097 Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:20 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. I can’t think of anything I’d ever need related to luggage tags that’s more important than doing that enjoy! From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:17 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. You are quite welcome. If you have an urgent change reach me on my cell phone as I am heading out for the day (b) (6) -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --- NY Times Lipton FOIA--1098 Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Cel (b) (6) Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:13 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) ; Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Thank you, sir! Will get back to you ASAP. From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:06 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST); Ivey, Laverne (OST); Usual, James (OST) Subject: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Attached are 4 drafts similar to and variations of your sketches. Please review and let me know which ones you like. Also let me know when these are need by so I can keep on my radar to ensure we have enough time to get them done. Thanks! -------- NY Times Lipton FOIA--1099 The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 NY Times Lipton FOIA--1100 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 10:40 AM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; White, Leisca (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) ; Duncan, Jevon (OST) ; Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Attach: China bag tags DRAFT 1.xlsx Jeffrey Per Friday’s discussion, please find attached the last names for the first set of tags. Could we get this text in all caps placed to the right of the DOT logo? Once that’s all set I can bring you business cards to complete the lamination. Let me know! Thanks From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 3:42 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST); White, Leisca (OST); Usual, James (OST); Duncan, Jevon (OST); Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Ben, attached is a revised proof with the design slightly tweaked to accommodate the name. Provide the names in the Excel file and I can link it to the design to generate the tags. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the NY Times Lipton FOIA--1101 survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 3:28 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Jeffrey - I think the consensus on this was the tag that had the American flag on it. However, wondering if we can have people’s last names listed on each person’s tag in the space directly to the right of the DOT symbol? From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 9:57 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. NY Times Lipton FOIA--1102 Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:20 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. NY Times Lipton FOIA--1103 I can’t think of anything I’d ever need related to luggage tags that’s more important than doing that enjoy! From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:17 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. You are quite welcome. If you have an urgent change reach me on my cell phone as I am heading out for the day (b) (6) -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Cel (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1104 Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:13 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) ; Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Thank you, sir! Will get back to you ASAP. From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:06 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST); Ivey, Laverne (OST); Usual, James (OST) Subject: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Attached are 4 drafts similar to and variations of your sketches. Please review and let me know which ones you like. Also let me know when these are need by so I can keep on my radar to ensure we have enough time to get them done. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! NY Times Lipton FOIA--1105 --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 NY Times Lipton FOIA--1106 Name (5) NY Times Lipton From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 4:20 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; White, Leisca (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) ; Duncan, Jevon (OST) ; Sunderland, Ralph (OST) ; Virginia, Tiffany (OST) ; Herbert, Tiana (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. If I am able to get you the names next Monday, and superstitions aside, would it be possible to have them done by Friday, 10/13? I believe the total number would be between 20 25 names with each person receiving at least 2 tags. From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 4:04 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST); White, Leisca (OST); Usual, James (OST); Duncan, Jevon (OST); Sunderland, Ralph (OST); Virginia, Tiffany (OST); Herbert, Tiana (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Any idea when these need to be done by and an estimate on the total number of names? Trying to plan ahead as the laminating process is rather slow. Also need to get the order in the system. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey NY Times Lipton FOIA--1108 Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 3:49 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; White, Leisca (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) ; Duncan, Jevon (OST) ; Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Looks great. Thanks for getting it together so quickly. I will work on getting you as comprehensive a list as possible by Monday COB. Have a good weekend! From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 3:42 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST); White, Leisca (OST); Usual, James (OST); Duncan, Jevon (OST); Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Ben, attached is a revised proof with the design slightly tweaked to accommodate the name. NY Times Lipton FOIA--1109 Provide the names in the Excel file and I can link it to the design to generate the tags. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 3:28 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Jeffrey - I think the consensus on this was the tag that had the American flag on it. However, wondering if we can have people’s last names listed on each person’s tag in the space directly to the right of the DOT symbol? NY Times Lipton FOIA--1110 From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 9:57 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1111 Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:20 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. I can’t think of anything I’d ever need related to luggage tags that’s more important than doing that enjoy! From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:17 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. You are quite welcome. If you have an urgent change reach me on my cell phone as I am heading out for the day . (b) (6) -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1112 In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Cel (b) (6) Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:13 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) ; Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Thank you, sir! Will get back to you ASAP. From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:06 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST); Ivey, Laverne (OST); Usual, James (OST) Subject: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Attached are 4 drafts similar to and variations of your sketches. Please review and let me know which ones you like. Also let me know when these are need by so I can keep on my radar to ensure we have enough time to get them done. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. NY Times Lipton FOIA--1113 M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 NY Times Lipton FOIA--1114 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 3:49 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; White, Leisca (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) ; Duncan, Jevon (OST) ; Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Looks great. Thanks for getting it together so quickly. I will work on getting you as comprehensive a list as possible by Monday COB. Have a good weekend! From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 3:42 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST); White, Leisca (OST); Usual, James (OST); Duncan, Jevon (OST); Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Ben, attached is a revised proof with the design slightly tweaked to accommodate the name. Provide the names in the Excel file and I can link it to the design to generate the tags. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! NY Times Lipton FOIA--1115 --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 3:28 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Jeffrey - I think the consensus on this was the tag that had the American flag on it. However, wondering if we can have people’s last names listed on each person’s tag in the space directly to the right of the DOT symbol? From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 9:57 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the NY Times Lipton FOIA--1116 provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:20 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. I can’t think of anything I’d ever need related to luggage tags that’s more important than doing that enjoy! From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:17 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. NY Times Lipton FOIA--1117 You are quite welcome. If you have an urgent change reach me on my cell phone as I am heading out for the day . (b) (6) -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Ce (b) (6) Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:13 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) ; Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. NY Times Lipton FOIA--1118 Thank you, sir! Will get back to you ASAP. From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:06 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST); Ivey, Laverne (OST); Usual, James (OST) Subject: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Attached are 4 drafts similar to and variations of your sketches. Please review and let me know which ones you like. Also let me know when these are need by so I can keep on my radar to ensure we have enough time to get them done. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 NY Times Lipton FOIA--1119 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 NY Times Lipton From: White, Leisca (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 12:29 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) ; Sunderland, Ralph (OST) ; Duncan, Jevon (OST) ; Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Ben, Jevon did pick-up the envelope. We will make sure these are done no later than tomorrow. Leisca White MFP Program Manager U.S. Department of Transportation Office of the Secretary Office of Facilities, Information, and Asset Management, M-91 E41-312 202-366-0719 Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the M Customer Service Survey. NY Times Lipton FOIA--1121 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 11:44 AM To: Duncan, Jevon (OST) ; Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; White, Leisca (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) ; Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Jevon, Sure thing. Thanks for making that work. I have to step into a meeting at noon but I will leave an envelope for you with Michelle at the front desk. Thanks! Ben From: Duncan, Jevon (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 11:42 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST); Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST); White, Leisca (OST); Usual, James (OST); Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Good Day Ben, I will be happy to pick up the business cards from you. Should I come to the main entrance of the Secretary’s suite? Kind Regards, NY Times Lipton FOIA--1122 Jevon Duncan Visual Information Specialist U.S. Department of Transportation Office of the Secretary Office of Facilities, Information, and Asset Management, M-91 Cubicle E41-306 202-366-4548 (Ofc.) “The noblest search is the search for Excellence." - Lyndon B. Johnson Please use TIPTS 2.0 http://our.dot.gov/team/gpo/TIPTS/SitePages/Home.aspx for submitting requests for print design, print production, bindery, and award devices. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the M Customer Service Survey. Thank you for your time! From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 11:33 AM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; White, Leisca (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) ; Duncan, Jevon (OST) ; Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Leisca, As Jeffrey is apparently out of the office today, will it be possible to fulfill the request below if I bring the business cards over to you or someone in your office shortly? Thanks and let me know! I re-attached the original bag tag draft that was previously used. NY Times Lipton FOIA--1123 Ben From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 11:29 AM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST); White, Leisca (OST); Usual, James (OST); Duncan, Jevon (OST); Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Jeffrey, Could you create new bag tags for the names in the attached spreadsheet and possibly get them back to me by tomorrow? Sorry for the rush. (b) (5) Thank you and let me know if you have any questions. Ben From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2017 10:40 AM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST); White, Leisca (OST); Usual, James (OST); Duncan, Jevon (OST); Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Jeffrey NY Times Lipton FOIA--1124 Per Friday’s discussion, please find attached the last names for the first set of tags. Could we get this text in all caps placed to the right of the DOT logo? Once that’s all set I can bring you business cards to complete the lamination. Let me know! Thanks From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 3:42 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Ivey, Laverne (OST); White, Leisca (OST); Usual, James (OST); Duncan, Jevon (OST); Sunderland, Ralph (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Ben, attached is a revised proof with the design slightly tweaked to accommodate the name. Provide the names in the Excel file and I can link it to the design to generate the tags. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management NY Times Lipton FOIA--1125 Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 3:28 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Jeffrey - I think the consensus on this was the tag that had the American flag on it. However, wondering if we can have people’s last names listed on each person’s tag in the space directly to the right of the DOT symbol? From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 9:57 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! NY Times Lipton FOIA--1126 --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:20 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. I can’t think of anything I’d ever need related to luggage tags that’s more important than doing that enjoy! From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:17 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. You are quite welcome. If you have an urgent change reach me on my cell phone as I am heading out for the day . (b) (6) -------- NY Times Lipton FOIA--1127 The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Cel (b) (6) Fax:202.366.3911 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:13 PM To: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST) ; Ivey, Laverne (OST) ; Usual, James (OST) Subject: RE: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Thank you, sir! Will get back to you ASAP. From: Mclean, Jeffrey (OST) Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:06 PM NY Times Lipton FOIA--1128 To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: White, Leisca (OST); Ivey, Laverne (OST); Usual, James (OST) Subject: Luggage tag design comps for the China 2017 trip. Attached are 4 drafts similar to and variations of your sketches. Please review and let me know which ones you like. Also let me know when these are need by so I can keep on my radar to ensure we have enough time to get them done. Thanks! -------The new OST-M Customer Service Survey is now available. The information collected in the survey is important and will help us determine how to better serve our customers. Your feedback is important. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the provided link in blue below. M Customer Service Survey Thank You! --Jeffrey McLean, Printing and Publications Manager Chief Printing and Publications Management Office (CPPMO) In the Office of Facilities, Information Services and Asset Management Room:E41-311 Ph: 202.366.1264 Fax:202.366.3911 NY Times Lipton FOIA--1129 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 12:47 PM To: Smith, Geoff (OST) Cc: Fink, Andrew (OST) Subject: Re: Lunch tomorrow Andrew's out. I'm heading back to the office now and we can figure out where to go with Monica. See you shortly. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 13, 2017, at 12:42 PM, Smith, Geoff (OST) wrote: > > We doing this? > > Geoffrey C. Smith > Special Assistant to the Secretary for Advance > U.S. Department of Transportation > 202-897-8890 > >> On Oct 12, 2017, at 2:46 PM, Siegrist, Ben (OST) wrote: >> >> Are you both around to grab lunch with Monica so she can give us a rundown of some basic info for the China trip? I'm thinking cultural cues, food, etc. anything that might be helpful. >> >> I've got the airport departure which is at noon, so thinking 1PM somewhere close to the office. Let me know if that works and I'll let her know. >> >> We can maybe circle up after that so that we're all on the same page. >> >> Additionally would you mind sending me your flight info? I've got to put that together for some others traveling. >> >> Sent from my iPhone NY Times Lipton FOIA--1130 From: Fink, Andrew (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2017 2:54 PM To: Smith, Geoff (OST) ; Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: RE: Lunch tomorrow Lunch works for me. China flight info: (b) (5) Andrew Fink Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation (b) (6) -----Original Message----From: Smith, Geoff (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2017 2:48 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST); Fink, Andrew (OST) Subject: RE: Lunch tomorrow Tomorrow for lunch works. Geoff Geoffrey C. Smith Office of the Secretary U.S. Dept. of Transportation 202.897.8890 Geoff.Smith@dot.gov NY Times Lipton FOIA--1131 -----Original Message----From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2017 2:46 PM To: Smith, Geoff (OST); Fink, Andrew (OST) Subject: Lunch tomorrow Are you both around to grab lunch with Monica so she can give us a rundown of some basic info for the China trip? I'm thinking cultural cues, food, etc. anything that might be helpful. I've got the airport departure which is at noon, so thinking 1PM somewhere close to the office. Let me know if that works and I'll let her know. We can maybe circle up after that so that we're all on the same page. Additionally would you mind sending me your flight info? I've got to put that together for some others traveling. Sent from my iPhone NY Times Lipton FOIA--1132 From: Virginia, Tiffany (OST) Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2017 10:43 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: RE: Travel Voucher - China Sure, let me know if 11:30 or sometime this afternoon works. From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2017 10:43 AM To: Virginia, Tiffany (OST) Subject: RE: Travel Voucher - China Sorry to bother about this…..any chance you’ve got time today or tomorrow? I just have a couple of questions since there will be charges for this trip even though it never actually happened. From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2017 9:25 AM To: Virginia, Tiffany (OST) Subject: RE: Travel Voucher - China How does your afternoon look today? I’ve got a 3:30 but should be free after lunch until then, then again after 4. Let me know if there’s time in that window that could work for you! From: Virginia, Tiffany (OST) Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2017 12:09 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: RE: Travel Voucher - China Sounds good NY Times Lipton FOIA--1133 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2017 12:09 PM To: Virginia, Tiffany (OST) Subject: RE: Travel Voucher - China No problem. Let’s just circle up on Monday via email and see when there’s a good time for both of us. From: Virginia, Tiffany (OST) Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2017 12:08 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: Travel Voucher - China Ben, I have some things to complete with training and I need to grab a bite to eat. Can we get together next week? If that’s too late Herb is here today for questions as well. Tiffany M. Virginia Administrative Officer U.S. Department of Transportation Office of the Secretary 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., W93-414 Washington, D.C. 20590 202.366.9757 (Direct line) 202.366.4277 (Main line) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1134 From: Virginia, Tiffany (OST) Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2017 10:54 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: RE: Travel Voucher - China You’re welcome From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2017 10:44:47 AM To: Virginia, Tiffany (OST) Subject: RE: Travel Voucher - China 11:30 works fine for me. I’ll bring everything I’ve got. THANK YOU! From: Virginia, Tiffany (OST) Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2017 10:44 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: RE: Travel Voucher - China Make sure you print your online statement so we can see the cancellation charges. From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2017 10:43 AM To: Virginia, Tiffany (OST) Subject: RE: Travel Voucher - China Sorry to bother about this…..any chance you’ve got time today or tomorrow? I just have a couple of questions since there will be charges for this trip even though it never actually happened. From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2017 9:25 AM NY Times Lipton FOIA--1135 To: Virginia, Tiffany (OST) Subject: RE: Travel Voucher - China How does your afternoon look today? I’ve got a 3:30 but should be free after lunch until then, then again after 4. Let me know if there’s time in that window that could work for you! From: Virginia, Tiffany (OST) Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2017 12:09 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: RE: Travel Voucher - China Sounds good From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2017 12:09 PM To: Virginia, Tiffany (OST) Subject: RE: Travel Voucher - China No problem. Let’s just circle up on Monday via email and see when there’s a good time for both of us. From: Virginia, Tiffany (OST) Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2017 12:08 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: Travel Voucher - China Ben, I have some things to complete with training and I need to grab a bite to eat. Can we get together next week? If that’s too late Herb is here today for questions as well. NY Times Lipton FOIA--1136 Tiffany M. Virginia Administrative Officer U.S. Department of Transportation Office of the Secretary 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., W93-414 Washington, D.C. 20590 202.366.9757 (Direct line) 202.366.4277 (Main line) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1137 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 3:27 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: RE: URGENT UPDATE: Logistical Arrangements for S-1 Trip to China Were there attachments (the Visa application, etc) attached to her original email? Those did not come through. From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 12:32 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST); Smith, Geoff (OST); Fink, Andrew (OST) Subject: FW: URGENT UPDATE: Logistical Arrangements for S-1 Trip to China Importance: High Get started on this. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests to secretaryscheduler@dot.gov) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1138 From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 9:15 AM To: Inman, Todd (OST); Genero, Laura (OST); Furman, Jon (OST); Kan, Derek (OST); McInerney, Marianne (OST) Cc: Abraham, Julie (OST); Traini, Joseph (OST); Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) Subject: URGENT UPDATE: Logistical Arrangements for S-1 Trip to China Importance: High Good morning! We have just been made aware of new MFA requirements for USG officials. Before we can sen applications over to the Embassy, we will need to send to MOT a brief CV (bio) for each travele passport bio page. Please send me these items ASAP so that MOT can issue individual authoriz expeditiously. If you have any questions, let me know. Thanks! Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Diplomatic Programs and Protocol Asia (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov NY Times Lipton FOIA--1139 From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 12:10 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Genero, Laura (OST) ; Furman, Jon (OST) ; Kan, Derek (OST) Cc: Abraham, Julie (OST) ; Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Burch-Crossley, Deborah (OST) Subject: Logistical Arrangements for S-1 Trip to China Good morning, We have received the invitation letter to proceed with getting visas for S-1 and those traveling as part of the DOT delegation. Below are specific instructions for completing the visa applications and a list of additional items that will need to accompany the application. We will need to move quickly to get the visas processed for everyone travelling to China and returned in a timely manner. If anyone does not have a passport, we will need to work with Stephanie in the Passport Office to expedite that process. In the interest of time, please provide to me a completed visa application package NLT Wednesday, October 4th (estimated return by October 13th). I am located at W86-409. Note the agent’s visa applications have already been submitted to the Passport Office and we are awaiting the State Department transmittal memo. Also, I will need additional items to prepare the eCC. I’ve detailed below all of the information needed for that as well. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. NY Times Lipton FOIA--1140 **************************************************************************** VISA REQUIREMENTS/APPLICATION PACKAGE 1. Visa application (see attached) Note: Application must be filled out completely and typed in all caps. Every section must be answered or your application will be rejected. If a question does not apply, please type N/A. Print document single-sided only. 2. One photo (see attached photo requirements) 3. Official Passport (with no less than six (6) months validity, minimum of three blank pages, and must be signed) 4. Once copy of passport bio page (in color) 5. DOS Visa Fact Sheet (see attached) INFORMATION TO COMPLETE SECTIONS IN THE APPLICATION SECTION 1.9 LOCAL ID/CITIZENSHIP NUMBER – You must include either your social security number or driver’s license number. This section cannot be left blank. SECTION 1.23 MAJOR FAMILY MEMBERS - This section cannot be blank. If this does not apply, please type N/A SECTION 2.6 ITINERARY IN CHINA - You must include your itinerary. Since the schedule is still in flux, use the hotel address. If there is not enough space, you may use separate sheet. However, please indicate “see attached” , if this NY Times Lipton FOIA--1141 applies. Example** Date Detailed Address (b) (5) Hotels (b) (5) SECTION 2.8 INFORMATION OF INVITER IN CHINA (OFFICIAL HOST) Name: Address: MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT NO. 11 JIANGUOMEN NEIDAJIE. DONGCHENG DISTRICT, BEIJING 100736 NY Times Lipton FOIA--1142 Phone: 86 010 65292818 Relationship: OFFICIAL VISIT SECTION 2.9 - You must answer if you’ve been granted a Chinese visa. If this applies to you, please indicate the date and location it was granted (Washington, DC) SECTION 2.10 OTHER COUNTRIES YOU HAVE VISITIED IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS - You must provide an answer. If this does not apply, please type N/A SECTION 4.1 DECLARATION AND SIGNATURE - Application must be signed and dated (yyyy/mm/dd) eCOUNTRY CLEARANCE I will prepare the eCC for the entire USDOT delegation. Please provide me the following information ASAP. • Name as it appears on your official passport • Title/Position • Passport Number • Office Phone Number / Email Address • Security Clearance type (e.g. Top Secret, Secret or none) • Flight Itinerary • Emergency contact person/information • Government Credit Card Info (number and expiration date) • Special Needs/Dietary Restrictions NY Times Lipton FOIA--1143 TF REGISTRATION The location of the Transportation Forum has been identified as th (b) (5) We are working with MOT on the procedures for registering TF participants and making hotel reservations. Please provide a list of DOT participants so that I can coordinate registration efforts with MOT. We will work through the Embassy to secure hotels rooms for the DOT delegation. HOTEL RESERVATIONS Note the U.S. Embassy Beijing and U.S. Consulate Shanghai have held a block of rooms at the various hotels; however, we will need to provide them with a list of DOT participants, travel dates, and GOVCC information to guarantee the room reservations. Please provide GOVCC information for Secy Chao so that we can proceed with guaranteeing her rooms at the various stops. If you have other names available, I’ll send those to the U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulate as well. They will send me the confirmations, once the rooms are guaranteed. If you need an early check in, please be sure to let me know that as well. Note the per diem rate (b) (5) (b) (5) If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. As we get more details, I’ll be sure to pass it on. Ronâle NY Times Lipton FOIA--1144 ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Asia Diplomatic Programs and Protocol (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov NY Times Lipton FOIA--1145 From: Snyder, Sandy (OST) Sent: Monday, August 28, 2017 4:24 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) ; Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: RE: White House souvenirs/gifts for China trip Attach: scan.jpg Wonderful! Thanks so much for helping  From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Monday, August 28, 2017 4:22 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST) Cc: Snyder, Sandy (OST) Subject: RE: White House souvenirs/gifts for China trip Sandy, I’ll get photos and info ASAP this week from the WH gift shop. Ben From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Monday, August 28, 2017 4:20 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: FW: White House souvenirs/gifts for China trip You’re the perfect man to research and get this information. NY Times Lipton FOIA--1146 J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests to secretaryscheduler@dot.gov) From: Snyder, Sandy (OST) Sent: Monday, August 28, 2017 3:43 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: FW: White House souvenirs/gifts for China trip Hi Todd: I think S1 forgot to copy you on this, he did Derek twice. Do you think one of your guys could make a trip to the EEOB and take some photos and get prices of the items S1 referenced in the attachment? The White House gift shop is located in the EEOB it’s directly across from Ike’s on the ground floor 76A. There is no website, but it’s from 9 to 4pm each weekday. NY Times Lipton FOIA--1147 I haven’t been able to locate a Camp David website, I think folks have to actually shop there for authentic items. Your thoughts? sandy From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2017 3:52 PM To: Snyder, Sandy (OST) Cc: Kan, Derek (OST); Henry, DeLynn (OST); Genero, Laura (OST); Kan, Derek (OST); Furman, Jon (OST) Subject: White House souvenirs/gifts for China trip Sandy: When I was Secretary of Labor, I had a number of White House logo souvenirs like: candy jars, leather portfolios, etc….see attached list. I do not remember where they came from. But, I don’t think they were given to me. I believe I bought them somewhere….perhaps at Camp David gift shop? Can you find out how to get these White House gifts for us to bring as gifts to VIP’s in China? Get a list, prices/item, etc…..they will NOT be given out like water or candy….but to special people. Can you go on Camp David souvenir shop website? In 2007, the Camp David people said they had a souvenir website. Todd will bring: NY Times Lipton FOIA--1148 NY Times Lipton fl 1 White House ?x January 15, 2007' Re: Inventory of gifts: White House, Camp David, Secretary of Labor, U. S. Senate In the sunroom, there are several boxes containing Secretary of Labor, WH President, Presidential Retreat Camp David and U. S. Senate souvenirs. Here?s an updated, approximate inventory: Secretarv of Labor (SOL) Paperweights: There are two types: One bound with gold elastic string 11 Second is fancier type has one wide strip paper band around box: 4 Key chains: 3 Pens: approximately 10. Not expensive $3.00 each? Cuf?inks: 9 Old style cuf?inks. DOL seal in color on cuf?ink. 3 New cuf?inks. Nicer blue box in an outer blue box. Gold eagle motif on cuf?ink. Secretary of Labor mugs: 4 Secretary of Labor lapel pins: 2 Candy jar large size 1 Candy jar medium 1 cobalt blue ceramic jar 2 President dark blue mugs with gold design 1 WH leather portfolio writing pad 1 mouse pad Camp David 1 pewterjewelry box 1 pewter candy dish 1 wine carafe?lolder 1 blue Camp David mug 1 white Camp David Mug 2 6 ceramic mats NY Times Lipton From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 9:31 AM To: Snyder, Sandy (OST) Cc: Inman, Todd (OST) (todd.inman@dot.gov) Subject: RE: White House souvenirs/gifts for China trip Will do thanks! From: Snyder, Sandy (OST) Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 9:30 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: RE: White House souvenirs/gifts for China trip Great!!! She may stop by the Shop today while at the WH, but you should def still go so you can take pics and get prices for her to look at…you know she likes things on paper  From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 9:17 AM To: Snyder, Sandy (OST) Subject: RE: White House souvenirs/gifts for China trip Yes. From: Snyder, Sandy (OST) Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 9:13 AM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: RE: White House souvenirs/gifts for China trip Hi Ben: Are you able to do this today? S1 is asking me for a status. NY Times Lipton FOIA--1151 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Monday, August 28, 2017 4:22 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST) Cc: Snyder, Sandy (OST) Subject: RE: White House souvenirs/gifts for China trip Sandy, I’ll get photos and info ASAP this week from the WH gift shop. Ben From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Monday, August 28, 2017 4:20 PM To: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Subject: FW: White House souvenirs/gifts for China trip You’re the perfect man to research and get this information. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 NY Times Lipton FOIA--1152 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests to secretaryscheduler@dot.gov) From: Snyder, Sandy (OST) Sent: Monday, August 28, 2017 3:43 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: FW: White House souvenirs/gifts for China trip Hi Todd: I think S1 forgot to copy you on this, he did Derek twice. Do you think one of your guys could make a trip to the EEOB and take some photos and get prices of the items S1 referenced in the attachment? The White House gift shop is located in the EEOB it’s directly across from Ike’s on the ground floor 76A. There is no website, but it’s from 9 to 4pm each weekday. I haven’t been able to locate a Camp David website, I think folks have to actually shop there for authentic items. Your thoughts? sandy From: Elaine L. Chao Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2017 3:52 PM NY Times Lipton FOIA--1153 To: Snyder, Sandy (OST) Cc: Kan, Derek (OST); Henry, DeLynn (OST); Genero, Laura (OST); Kan, Derek (OST); Furman, Jon (OST) Subject: White House souvenirs/gifts for China trip Sandy: When I was Secretary of Labor, I had a number of White House logo souvenirs like: candy jars, leather portfolios, etc….see attached list. I do not remember where they came from. But, I don’t think they were given to me. I believe I bought them somewhere….perhaps at Camp David gift shop? Can you find out how to get these White House gifts for us to bring as gifts to VIP’s in China? Get a list, prices/item, etc…..they will NOT be given out like water or candy….but to special people. Can you go on Camp David souvenir shop website? In 2007, the Camp David people said they had a souvenir website. Todd will bring: (b) (5) (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1154 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 8:32 AM To: Inman, Todd (OST) Fink, Andrew (OST) ; Smith, Geoff (OST) Cc: ; Wilkinson, James (OST) Subject: Re: Your travel itinerary I have this in a document already. Jeb I will send to you shortly. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 18, 2017, at 7:16 AM, Inman, Todd (OST) wrote: For China, I need them. Jeb will be putting together a master list of travel plans for us and the detail. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. NY Times Lipton FOIA--1155 Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests to secretaryscheduler@dot.gov) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1156 From: Siegrist, Ben (OST) Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 11:08 AM To: Inman, Todd (OST) ; Fink, Andrew (OST) ; Smith, Geoff (OST) Cc: Wilkinson, James (OST) Subject: RE: Your travel itinerary Attach: Advance Travel Itinerary - CHINA.docx Attached. Andrew, will need to fill in your info for flight from (b) (5) get a chance. From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 7:16 AM To: Fink, Andrew (OST); Smith, Geoff (OST); Siegrist, Ben (OST) Cc: Wilkinson, James (OST) Subject: Your travel itinerary For China, I need them. Jeb will be putting together a master list of travel plans for us and the detail. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation NY Times Lipton FOIA--1157 when you West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests to secretaryscheduler@dot.gov) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1158 TRAVEL ITINERARY OST ADVANCE TEAM CHINA, 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton 161 From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2017 9:15 PM To: (b) (5) T T T T T ; T Cc: Traini, Joseph (OST) ; Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Subject: Attach: UPDATES: USDOT Mission to China GROUP CONFIRMATION SHEET _US Embassy Transportation Oct 2017.xlsx; Hotel Address Card (b) (5) .docx Everyone, As we prepare for the upcoming mission to China, wanted to provide a few updates that you will need to be aware of before you depart. TAXI RIDES: For those taking taxis around Beijing, please find attached a card that you can show the driver to get to the hotel. Most drivers do not speak English. STAFF TRAVELING WITH SECRETARY CHAO: NY Times Lipton FOIA--1162 U.S. Embassy Beijing is asking for a list of travelers and an estimate of the total number of bags for each traveler. Please let me know as soon as possible how many bag you plan to carry. The Embassy will have staff in place to assist with retrieving the luggage and taking it to the hotel. To avoid leaving any bags behind at the airport, please affix a large name tag on your luggage with your full name and the number of bags so that your bag(s) is easily identified. EXAMPLE: YOUR FULL NAME U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Bag 1 of 1 TRAIN TICKETS: For those who have not provided the credit authorization form, please do so as soon as possible. For the purpose of listing train expenses on your travel authorization, just received updated information on the costs for train tickets: (b) (5) *Pending confirmation of which train will be taken. NY Times Lipton FOIA--1163 HOTEL CONFIRMATIONS: (b) (5) If there are any questions, let me know. Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Asia Diplomatic Programs and Protocol (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 11:19 PM To: (b) (6) T T T T Cc: Traini, Joseph (OST) Subject: Train Tickets f (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1164 All, Please note the Embassy has provided the attached form for the purpose of purchasing train tickets in advance. Please complete the form and attach a copy of your credit card (front and back). I will fill in the total amount (RMB) and credit card transaction service charge (RMB). Send the form and a copy of your credit card directly to me as soon as possible. I’ll compile everyone’s form and send to the Embassy. For those DOT members not taking the train at all, please reconfirm. If you have any questions, let me know. Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Asia Diplomatic Programs and Protocol (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation NY Times Lipton FOIA--1165 Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov NY Times Lipton FOIA--1166 Name Conf. NO. G.H. Check In G.H. Check Out (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1167 G.H. Room Notes Hotel Address NY Times Lipton To: Inman, Todd (OST)[todd.inman@dot.gov]; Gehring, W endy (OST)[wendy.gehring@dot.gov] Required Attendees: Importance: Subject: Canceled: Start Date/Time: End Date/Time: Recurrence Pattern: (b) (5) Inman, Todd (OST); Gehring, W endy (OST) High Geoff Smith in China (details inside) Sat 10/28/2017 12:00:00 AM Tue 11/7/2017 12:00:00 AM None Flights (b) (5) Hotel (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1169 Carlson Wagonlit I billim'dlt?l. 't .15 Your Itinerary Trip on Oct 28, 2017 Locator (one) Date:0ct 18, 2017 Traveler GEOFFREY SMITH DOT AWN-GEOFFREY SMITH 202-366-5040 MM THIS IS YOUR OFFICIAL RECEIPT FOR TRAVEL PLEASE RETAIN FOR VOUCHERING OR REIMBURSEMENT PURPOSES. Customer Number 450PJ7D Agent ZF FEES TOTALING 7.52PP CHARGED IN ADDITION TO TKT PRICE FEE USD7.52PP AIR INTL, ONLINE Saturday, October 28, 2017 Con?rmation man Flight UNITED AIRLINES 7609 DEPARTURE ARRIVAL BEIJING, CHINA 4:35 PM, Oct 28, 2017 6:25 PM, Oct 29, 2017 Status Con?rmed Class Coad'i Class - Duration 13:50 (Non-stop) Equipment 773 Meal Service None Frequent Flyer (bus) Notes ARR-TERMINAL 3 OPERATED BY AIR CHINA LIMITED IAD-PEK CHECK-IN WITH AIR CHINA Monday, November 06, 2017 Confirmation (bus) Flight UNITED AIRLINES 836 DEPARTURE ARRIVAL SHANGHAI, CHINA 5:00 PM, Nov 06, 2017 4:30 PM, Nov 06, 2017 Status Con?rmed Class Coach Class - Duration 13:30 (Non-stop) Equipment Boeing 777 Jet Meal Service Dinner Reserved Seats 396 Frequent Flyer (bus) Notes DEF-TERMINAL 2 ARR-TERMI NAL 5 INTERNATIONAL Monday, November 06, 2017 Con?rmation (one) Flight UNITED AIRLINES 1606 DEPARTURE ARRIVAL 7:29 PM, Nov 06, 2017 10:24 PM, Nov 06, 2017 Status Con?rmed Class Coadi Class - Duration 01:55 (Non-stop) NY Times Lipton Equipment Meal Service Reserved Seats Frequent Flyer Airbus Jet Food and Bev For Purchase 27C 5 (b) (6) Notes DEP-TERMINAL 1 ARR-TERMINAL B Name SMITH G SMITH GEOFFREY C Invoice / Ticket / Date Base 383071/000SFCTRF/18OCT17 7.52 383071/0168664471723/18OCT17 USD 3,558.00 Tax 1 Tax 2 Tax 3 Total 106.00YQ 36.00US 50.36XT 3,750.36 7.52 Total Amount Form of Payment: VIXXXXXXXXXXX (b) (5) GENERAL INFORMATION THANK YOU FOR BOOKING WITH CWTSATOTRAVEL PLEASE NOTE OUR PHONE NUMBERS FOR YOUR ACCOUNT CWTSATOTRAVEL PHONE RESERVATION 1-877-327-5164 HOURS OF BUSINESS ARE MON-FRI 7AM-10PM EASTERN FOR AN AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY, PLEASE CONTACT CWTSATOTRAVEL AT 1-877-327-5164 ****IF INTERNATIONAL 800 NUMBER DOES NOT WORK PLEASE*** ******* CALL COLLECT TO 210-877-3219 RESERVED SEATS SUBJECT TO CANCEL 30 MIN PRIOR TO FLIGHT --------------------------------------------------FOR INFORMATION ON TSA SECURE FLIGHT PROGRAM VISIT WWW.TSA.GOV -------------------------------------------------INTERNATIONAL RESERVATIONS REQUIRE CHECK-IN AT LEAST 2 HOURS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE WHEN TRAVELING OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES YOU CAN CALL CWTSATOTRAVEL COLLECT AT **210-877-3219 ** PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL U.S.CITIZENS AND LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS WHO TRAVEL INCLUDES GUAM, PUERTO RICO, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, AMERICAN SAMOA, SWAINS ISLAND AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS-CNMI, WITHOUT TOUCHING AT A FOREIGN PORT OR PLACE, ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PRESENT A VALID U.S. PASSPORT OR U.S. GREEN CARD. HOWEVER, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT TRAVELERS BRING A GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID AND COPY OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE. DOD TRAVELERS TRANSITING THROUGH THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA-E.G.,MAINLAND CHINA THROUGH THE AND HONG KONG-WITHIN A 24 HOUR PERIOD MUST POSSESS A VALID PASSPORT. . VISAS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THE AIRLINES CAN AND WILL DENY YOUR BOARDING. FOR DESTINATION VISA/PASSPORT INFORMATION SEE ****TRAVEL.STATE.GOV/TRAVEL**** FOR AIRPORT SECURITY INFORMATION SEE WWW.TSA.GOV . UNUSED PAPER TICKETS MUST BE RETURNED TO CWTSATOTRAVEL CONTACT CWTSATOTRAVEL TO REFUND ELECTRONIC TICKETS FARES ARE NOT GUARANTEED UNTIL TICKETED . THE FLY AMERICA ACT REQUIRES GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES PERFORMING US GOVERNMENT FINANCED TRAVEL TO USE US FLAG CARRIERS. --------------------------------------------PLEASE VISIT WWW.CARLSONWAGONLIT.COM/AIRLINEBAGGAGEFEES FOR BAGGAGE FEE INFORMATION. CHECK OPERATING CARRIER FOR ALLOWANCE IF TRAVELING ON CODE SHARE FLIGHT. --------------------------------------------**************************************************** INTERNATIONAL TRAVELER ENTERING OR LEAVING THE U.K., AND INBOUND INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS TO CANADA AND THE NY Times Lipton FOIA--1171 3,757.88 U.S., WHO ARE CARRYING ELECTRONIC OR BATTERY-POWERED DEVICES - INCLUDING MOBILE TELEPHONES, TABLETS, E-BOOKS, LAPTOPS, ETC. - MAY BE REQUIRED TO TURN ON THEIR DEVICE IN FRONT OF SECURITY TEAMS AND/OR DEMONSTRATE THE ITEMS FUNCTIONALITY. IF UNABLE TO TURN ON YOUR DEVICE, YOU MAY BE DENIED BOARDING. ***************************************************** . CWTSATOTRAVEL CAN BOOK YOUR HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS. WE CAN ASSIST IN KEEPING COSTS WITHIN PER DIEM AT A FEMA APPROVED PROPERTY, GUARANTEE YOUR RESERVATION FOR LATE ARRIVAL, AND EVEN CHECK FOR A ROOM AT YOUR FAVORITE HOTEL AT LOW FEDROOM OR CWTSATOTRAVEL GOVERNMENT RATES. ALL YOUR RESERVATIONS INCLUDED ON ONE ITINERARY--AIR, CAR, AND HOTEL. . THANKS FROM YOUR CWTSATOTRAVEL TEAM!!! NY Times Lipton FOIA--1172 Carlson Wagonlit I lIIl?v?l' Your Itinerary Trip on Oct 29, 2017 Locator 0MB) Date: Oct 17, 2017 GEOFFREY SMITH DOT ATTN-GEOFFREY SMITH 202-366-5040 mm Traveler THIS IS YOUR OFFICIAL RECEIPT FOR TRAVEL PLEASE RETAIN FOR VOUCHERING OR REIMBURSEMENT PURPOSES. Customer Number 450PJ7D Agent 2E VERIFY THE PRICE OF YOUR FARE MAY HAVE CHANGED. PLEASE AN AGENT IF YOU REQUIRE ASSISTANCE. BE ADVISED THIS FARE HAS PENALTIES CANCELLATIONS, NO SHow, REFUNDS FEES TOTALING 7.52PP CHARGED IN ADDITION To TKT PRICE FEE USD7.52PP AIR INTL, ONLINE Sunday, October 29, 2017 Confirmation (hue) Flight CA 1819 DEPARTURE BEIJING, CHINA 8:25 PM, Oct 29, 2017 ARRIVAL NANKING, CHINA 10:20 PM, Oct 29, 2017 Status Con?rmed Class Coach Class - Duration 01:55 (Non-stop) Equipment Boeing 737-800 Meal Service NO Meal Service Frequent Flyer (but!) Notes DEF-TERMINAL 3 Name Wat: Base IaxJ. Iaxl Ian Intal SMITH 7.52 7.52 SMITH GEOFFREY 382175/08654054470/17ocr17 281.00 7.60 288.60 Total Amount 296.12 Form of Payment: GENERAL INFORMATION THANK YOU FOR BOOKING WITH CWTSATOTRAVEL PLEASE NOTE OUR PHONE NUMBERS FOR YOUR ACCOUNT CWT SATOTRAVEL PHONE RESERVATION 1-877-327-5164 HOURS OF BUSINESS ARE MON-FRI 7AM-10PM EASTERN FOR AN AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY, PLEASE CONTACT CWTSATOTRAVEL AT 1-877-327-5164 INTERNATIONAL 800 NUMBER DOES NOT WORK CALL COLLECT TO 210-877-3219 RESERVED SEATS SUBJECT TO CANCEL 30 MIN PRIOR TO FLIGHT NY Times Lipton FOR INFORMATION ON TSA SECURE FLIGHT PROGRAM VISIT WWW.TSA.GOV -------------------------------------------------INTERNATIONAL RESERVATIONS REQUIRE CHECK-IN AT LEAST 2 HOURS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE WHEN TRAVELING OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES YOU CAN CALL CWTSATOTRAVEL COLLECT AT **210-877-3219 ** PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL U.S.CITIZENS AND LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS WHO TRAVEL INCLUDES GUAM, PUERTO RICO, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, AMERICAN SAMOA, SWAINS ISLAND AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS-CNMI, WITHOUT TOUCHING AT A FOREIGN PORT OR PLACE, ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PRESENT A VALID U.S. PASSPORT OR U.S. GREEN CARD. HOWEVER, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT TRAVELERS BRING A GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID AND COPY OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE. DOD TRAVELERS TRANSITING THROUGH THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA-E.G.,MAINLAND CHINA THROUGH THE AND HONG KONG-WITHIN A 24 HOUR PERIOD MUST POSSESS A VALID PASSPORT. . VISAS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THE AIRLINES CAN AND WILL DENY YOUR BOARDING. FOR DESTINATION VISA/PASSPORT INFORMATION SEE ****TRAVEL.STATE.GOV/TRAVEL**** FOR AIRPORT SECURITY INFORMATION SEE WWW.TSA.GOV . UNUSED PAPER TICKETS MUST BE RETURNED TO CWTSATOTRAVEL CONTACT CWTSATOTRAVEL TO REFUND ELECTRONIC TICKETS FARES ARE NOT GUARANTEED UNTIL TICKETED . THE FLY AMERICA ACT REQUIRES GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES PERFORMING US GOVERNMENT FINANCED TRAVEL TO USE US FLAG CARRIERS. --------------------------------------------PLEASE VISIT WWW.CARLSONWAGONLIT.COM/AIRLINEBAGGAGEFEES FOR BAGGAGE FEE INFORMATION. CHECK OPERATING CARRIER FOR ALLOWANCE IF TRAVELING ON CODE SHARE FLIGHT. --------------------------------------------. ***DID YOU KNOW WE CAN ALSO BOOK YOUR HOTELS AND RENTAL CARS** NY Times Lipton FOIA--1174 From: Virginia, Tiffany (OST) Sent: Monday, November 27, 2017 11:04 AM To: (b) (6) >; Smith, Geoff (OST) Subject: China Travel Voucher Good morning, Please submit any cancellation charges as a travel voucher in E2 by Wednesday this week for the China trip. Thank you, Tiffany M. Virginia Administrative Officer U.S. Department of Transportation Office of the Secretary 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., W93-414 Washington, D.C. 20590 202.366.9757 (Direct line) 202.366.4277 (Main line) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1175 From: Smith, Geoff (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 9:00 AM To: (b) (6) Subject: FW: Train Tickets fo Attach: Beijing Meiya Credit card Authorization.pdf (b) (5) Geoff Geoffrey C. Smith Office of the Secretary U.S. Dept. of Transportation (b) (6) Geoff.Smith@dot.gov From: Taylor-Hoes, Ronale Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 11:20 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST); Fink, Andrew (OST); McInerney, Marianne (OST); Furman, Jon (OST); Siegrist, Ben (OST); Kuo, Monica (OST); Abraham, Julie (OST); Smith, Geoff (OST) Cc: Traini, Joseph (OST) Subject: Train Tickets fo (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1176 All, Please note the Embassy has provided the attached form for the purpose of purchasing train tickets in advance. Please complete the form and attach a copy of your credit card (front and back). I will fill in the total amount (RMB) and credit card transaction service charge (RMB). Send the form and a copy of your credit card directly to me as soon as possible. I’ll compile everyone’s form and send to the Embassy. For those DOT members not taking the train at all, please reconfirm. If you have any questions, let me know. Ronâle ___________________________ Ms. Ronâle Taylor-Hoes Asia Diplomatic Programs and Protocol (Back up: Africa, Europe & Middle East) Office of International Transportation & Trade Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation NY Times Lipton FOIA--1177 Phone: (202) 493-0157 Fax: (202) 366-7417 Email: Ronale.Taylor-Hoes@dot.gov NY Times Lipton FOIA--1178 inane;- MEIYA GROUP To: Beijing Meiya International Air Service Co, Ltd. I, hereby authorize you to debitthe below amount directly from my credit card for travel products. My name on credit card: Type of credit card: Visa Master American Express Diners Club China UnionPay Credit card No.: Expiration: Passport No.: rental/ Airport pick up service/HoteI/Others (Including Meiya's transaction fees) Note on Credit Card Surcharge Fees and Refund Delays: By paying for the above travel products with a credit card, you incur a surcharge fee: 4% of the total amount will be charged as a credit cardtransaction service fee for foreign credit cards, and 0.6% of the total amount will be charged when using local (Mainland China-based) credit cards. In case of a - - request for refund, once the refund is approved, if the card is not issued by a bank in Mainland China, it will take a roximately 15-30 working days for the refund to appear in your foreign credit card account. The exact delay in receiving the refund is sub 'ect to the banks havin different internal processing times with different foreign credit card companies. NY Times Lipton From: Wilkinson, James (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 2:38 PM To: Smith, Geoff (OST) Cc: Fink, Andrew (OST) Subject: Re: Hotel in China Yes. Thx Jeb Wilkinson Advance Representative Office of the Secretary U.S.Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington DC 20590 (b) (6) On Oct 20, 2017, at 2:20 PM, Smith, Geoff (OST) wrote: Just hotel name and address? Geoff Smith - Hotels Hotel (October 29 November 2): (b) (5) Hotel (November 2 November 6) (b) (5) Geoffrey C. Smith Special Assistant to the Secretary for Advance U.S. Department of Transportation (b) (5), (b) (6), (b) (4) On Oct 20, 2017, at 1:22 PM, Wilkinson, James (OST) wrote: NY Times Lipton FOIA--1180 If you have your hotel info for China please email it to me. Thx! Jeb Wilkinson Advance Representative Office of the Secretary W90-330 U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave Washington, DC 20590 202.366.9139 office (b) (6) cell NY Times Lipton FOIA--1181 From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 8:39 AM To: Smith, Geoff (OST) Subject: Re: Need Train Ticke (b) (5) Thanks. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of The Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite (W-9) 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 On Oct 20, 2017, at 8:36 AM, Smith, Geoff (OST) wrote: FYI Geoffrey C. Smith Special Assistant to the Secretary for Advance U.S. Department of Transportation (b) (6) Begin forwarded message: From: "Smith, Geoff (OST)" Date: October 18, 2017 at 4:25:50 PM EDT To: "Taylor-Hoes, Ronale" Cc: "Inman, Todd (OST)" Subject: Need Train Ticke (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1182 Ronale I will be traveling with the Secretary and her traveling staff on November 2nd. I will therefore need a train ticket for: (b) (5) Also, I believe you already have it, but here is my current travel schedule: STAFF: SMITH, GEOFFREY C. CONTACT INFORMATION: Work Cell (b) (6) Personal Cell (b) (6) Work Email: geoff.smith@dot.gov Personal Email (b) (6) International Cell: TRAVEL DATES: 10/28/17 11/06/17 LOCATIONS: NY Times Lipton FOIA--1183 Primary (b) (5) Secondary (b) (5) FLIGHT (DEPARTURE): (b) (5) (b) (5) FLIGHT (RETURN): (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1184 (b) (5) 36 ST 06 Thank you. Geoff Geoffrey C. Smith Office of the Secretary U.S. Dept. of Transportation NY Times Lipton FOIA--1185 (6) Geoff.Smith@dot.g0V NY Times Lipton To: SecretaryScheduler (OST)[SecretaryScheduler@dot.gov] GW U Location: Importance: Normal Subject: Accepted: HOLD US CHINA Social and Economic Dialogue Thur 9/28/2017 12:00:00 AM Start Date/Time: Fri 9/29/2017 12:00:00 AM End Date/Time: NY Times Lipton FOIA--1187 From: Wilkinson, James (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 1:48 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: China travel itinerary for Advance and Agents Attach: Advance Travel Itinerary - CHINA.docx Todd, Here is what I have so far. Jeb Wilkinson Advance Representative Office of the Secretary W90-330 U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave Washington, DC 20590 202.366.9139 office (b) (6) cell NY Times Lipton FOIA--1188 TRAVEL ITINERARY OST ADVANCE TEAM CHINA, 2017 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton 191 NY Times Lipton NY Times Lipton From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Monday, September 11, 2017 2:42 PM To: Wilkinson, James (OST) Subject: FW: Need the hotel information on this as well. J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests to secretaryscheduler@dot.gov) From: Tucker, Deva (OST) Sent: Monday, September 11, 2017 2:41 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1194 NY Times Lipton From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Monday, September 11, 2017 2:53 PM To: Wilkinson, James (OST) Subject: FW: i (b) (5) J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests to secretaryscheduler@dot.gov) From: Tucker, Deva (OST) Sent: Monday, September 11, 2017 2:41 PM To: Inman, Todd (OST) Subject: (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1196 From: Wilkinson, James (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 1:22 PM To: Fink, Andrew (OST) ; Smith, Geoff (OST) Subject: Hotel in China If you have your hotel info for China please email it to me. Thx! Jeb Wilkinson Advance Representative Office of the Secretary W90-330 U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave Washington, DC 20590 202.366.9139 office (b) (6) cell NY Times Lipton FOIA--1197 From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 8:25 AM To: Wilkinson, James (OST) Subject: Hotels for China Do you have the electronic version you scanned of the hotel information or did you store it somewhere? J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests to secretaryscheduler@dot.gov) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1198 From: Wilkinson, James (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 1:45 PM To: Fink, Andrew (OST) Subject: RE: Hotels China Thx From: Fink, Andrew (OST) Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 1:45 PM To: Wilkinson, James (OST) Subject: Hotels China (b) (5) Andrew Fink Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation (b) (6) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1199 From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 9:52 AM To: Wilkinson, James (OST) Subject: Re: Hotels for China Yes J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of The Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite (W-9) 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 On Sep 13, 2017, at 8:39 AM, Wilkinson, James (OST) wrote: I have them in files. I emailed them to myself. Do you want me to email them to you? Jeb Wilkinson Advance Representative Office of the Secretary U.S.Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington DC 20590 (b) (6) On Sep 13, 2017, at 8:25 AM, Inman, Todd (OST) wrote: NY Times Lipton FOIA--1200 Do you have the electronic version you scanned of the hotel information or did you store it somewhere? J. Todd Inman Director Of Operations Office of the Secretary United States Department of Transportation West Building Secretary Suite W90-321 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington DC 20590 (Please direct scheduling requests to secretaryscheduler@dot.gov) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1201 > From: (b) (6) Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 1:39 PM To: Wilkinson, James (OST) Subject: RE: Travel itinerary Attach: (b) (6) .pdf Jeb, Please note the attachment. (b) (5) Thank you, (b) (6) Special Agent Protective Service Division U.S. Department of Transportation Cell (b) (6) From: Wilkinson, James (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 1:29 PM To OST) (b) (6) Subject: Travel itinerary (b) (6) Please send me your travel itinerary for China including hotel info. Thanks! NY Times Lipton FOIA--1202 Jeb Wilkinson Advance Representative Office of the Secretary W90-330 U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave Washington, DC 20590 202.366.9139 office (b) (6) cell NY Times Lipton FOIA--1203 Carlson Wagonlit ?1&1 Your Itinerary Trip on Oct 23, 2017 LocatOr (me) Date20ct 10, 2017 Traveler MM DOT ATTN mm THIS IS AN ITINERARY ONLY AND NOT A VALID TICKET OR RECEIPT Customer Number 257BJ7D Agent 07 Monday, October 23, 2017 con?rmation mm Flight UNITED AIRLINES 807 DEPARTURE ARRIVAL DULLES BEIJING, CHINA 12:25 PM, Oct 23, 2017 2:20 PM, Oct 24, 2017 Status Con?rmed Class Coadw Class - 5 Duration 13:55 (Non-stop) Equipment Boeing 777 Jet Meal Service Lunch Reserved Seats 41C Notes ARR-TERMINAL 3 Wednesday, November 01, 2017 Con?rma?on Flight UNITED AIRLINES 808 DEPARTURE ARRIVAL BEIJING, CHINA DULLES 6:25 PM, Nov 01, 2017 8:00 PM, Nov 01, 2017 Status Con?rmed Class Coad1 Class - Duration 13:35 (Non-stop) Equipment 788 Meal Service Dinner Reserved Seats 31D Notes DEF-TERMINAL 3 Name Bass Iaxl lax} InIal USD 1,100.00 18.0005 5.60AY 4.50XF 1,128.10 USD 1,100.00 18.00US 5.SOYC 24.46XT 1,147.96 Total Amount 2,276.06 Form of Payment: GENERAL INFORMATION THANK YOU FOR BOOKING WITH CWTSATOTRAVEL PLEASE NOTE OUR PHONE NUMBERS FOR YOUR ACCOUNT CWTSATOTRAVEL PHONE RESERVATION 1-877-327-5164 HOURS OF BUSINESS ARE MON-FRI 7AM-10PM EASTERN FOR AN AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY, PLEASE CONTACT CWTSATOTRAVEL AT 1-877-327-5164 INTERNATIONAL 800 NUMBER DOES NOT WORK CALL COLLECT TO 210-877-3219 RESERVED SEATS SUBJECT TO CANCEL 30 MIN PRIOR To FLIGHT NY Times Lipton --------------------------------------------------FOR INFORMATION ON TSA SECURE FLIGHT PROGRAM VISIT WWW.TSA.GOV -------------------------------------------------INTERNATIONAL RESERVATIONS REQUIRE CHECK-IN AT LEAST 2 HOURS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE WHEN TRAVELING OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES YOU CAN CALL CWTSATOTRAVEL COLLECT AT **210-877-3219 ** PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL U.S.CITIZENS AND LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS WHO TRAVEL INCLUDES GUAM, PUERTO RICO, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, AMERICAN SAMOA, SWAINS ISLAND AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS-CNMI, WITHOUT TOUCHING AT A FOREIGN PORT OR PLACE, ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PRESENT A VALID U.S. PASSPORT OR U.S. GREEN CARD. 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THANKS FROM YOUR CWTSATOTRAVEL TEAM!!! NY Times Lipton FOIA--1205 From: Wilkinson, James (OST) Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 1:39 PM To: (b) (6) Subject: Re: Travel itinerary > Thx! Jeb Wilkinson Advance Representative Office of the Secretary U.S.Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington DC 20590 (b) (6) On Oct 19, 2017, at 1:38 PM > wrote: (b) (6) Jeb, Please note the attachment. (b) (5) Thank you, (b) (6) Special Agent Protective Service Division U.S. Department of Transportation Cell (b) (6) From: Wilkinson, James (OST) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1206 Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 1:29 PM To (b) (6) (OST) Subject: Travel itinerary (b) (6) , Please send me your travel itinerary for China including hotel info. Thanks! Jeb Wilkinson Advance Representative Office of the Secretary W90-330 U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave Washington, DC 20590 202.366.9139 office (b) (6) (b) (6) cell .pdf> NY Times Lipton FOIA--1207 From: Inman, Todd (OST) Sent: Monday, September 11, 2017 10:01 AM To: Wilkinson, James (OST) Subject: S-1 Draft Trip Schedule CHINA _as of 9-8-17 (v2) (2) Attach: S-1 Draft Trip Schedule CHINA _as of 9-8-17 (v2) (2).docx NY Times Lipton FOIA--1208 as of 09/08/17 (b) (5) NOTIONAL TRAVEL SCHEDULE FOR SECRETARY ELAINE L. CHAO DEPART SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 – RETURN SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2017 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 (b) (5) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 (b) (5) NY Times Lipton FOIA--1209 MONDAY OCTOBER 30 NY Times Liptcg NY Times Lipto?i WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 1 NY Times LiptcA WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 (CONT’D) (b) (5) **All meeting times are still to be determined and are listed as a placeholder. 5 NY Times Lipton FOIA--1213 I NY Times Liptc? NY Times Liptoz FRIDAY, NOVEMBER NY Times Liptc? 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