From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Haugrud, Kevin Daniel Jorjani Karen Hawbecker; Gary Lawkowski; Briana Collier; Richard McNeer; Mariagrazia Caminiti Twin Metals M-Opinion Thursday, December 7, 2017 11:48:18 AM 2017.12.06 Twin Metals -- Draft Final Clean.docx Dan:  Attached is the proposed final M-Opinion that would reverse and withdraw M-37036.  Jack  From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Daniel Jorjani gary.lawkowski@sol.doi.gov Fwd: Twin Metals M-Opinion Thursday, December 7, 2017 12:05:46 PM ATT00001.htm 2017.12.06 Twin Metals -- Draft Final Clean.docx Gary - Please review.  Daniel H. Jorjani U.S. Department of the Interior Acting Solicitor & Principal Deputy Solicitor Main Interior Building, Suite 6356 ' 202-219-3861 (Voice)     202-706-9018 (Cell)   daniel.jorjani@sol.doi.gov This electronic message contains information generated by the US Department of the Interior solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.    Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Haugrud, Kevin" Date: December 7, 2017 at 11:48:10 AM EST To: Daniel Jorjani Cc: Karen Hawbecker ,  Gary Lawkowski , Briana Collier ,  Richard McNeer ,  Mariagrazia Caminiti Subject: Twin Metals M-Opinion Dan:  Attached is the proposed final M-Opinion that would reverse and withdraw M-37036.  Jack  2017-12-07 12_05_46 Daniel Jorjani - Fwd_ Twin Metals 5:25:03 From: LawkowskiI Gag To: Daniel Jog?ani Subject: Re: Twin Metals M-Opinion Date: Thursday, December 7, 2017 6:21:05 PM Attachments: 2017.12.06 Twin Metals Draft Final Clean (GML comments).docx My initial comments are attached. My main thematic concems are: That said. I recoonize that to a certain extent Let me know if this makes sense, and what next steps you would like to take. Sincerely. Gary Lawkowski 011 Thu. Dec 7. 2017 at 1:09 PM, Lawkowski, Gary wrote: 011 Thu, Dec 7. 2017 at 12:05 PM. Daniel Jorjani wrote: Galy - Please review. Daniel H. Jorjani U.S. Department of the Interior Acting Solicitor Principal Deputy Solicitor Main Interior Building, Suite 6356 (Voice) ?3 292M121 (Cell) . I . . . I . This electronic message contains information generated by the US Department of the Interior solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may Violate the law and subject the Violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Haugrud, Kevin" Date: December 7, 2017 at 11:48: 10 AM EST To: Daniel orjani Cc: Karen Hawbecker Gary Lawkowski Briana Collier Richard McNeer Mariagrazia aminiti Subj ect: Twin Metals M-Opinion Dan: Attached is the proposed ?nal M-Opinion that would reverse and withdraw M-37036. Jack Guri' D'mfcouzs/ri ("Mime/or t0 the Department oft/20 Interior 3 i la 1 303-303- ?340 Garv Lawkowski Counselor to the Solicitor Department of the Interior Ga Lawkowski ol.doi. ov 202-208? 7340 From: Jog?ani, Daniel To: Gay Lawkowski Subject: Fwd: Twin Metals M-Opinion Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2017 2:59:56 PM Attachments: 2017.12.08 Twin Metals -- Draft Final Clean.docx 2017.12.08 Twin Metals -- Draft Final Redline with OGC responsedocx Gary Take a look at the current draft. Seems to be drifting, but I might be over?reacting. Fonvarded message From: Haugrud, Kevin Date: Fri Dec 8 2017 at 12:19 PM Subject. Twin Metals M- -Opi11ion To: Daniel Jorjani Mariagiazia ammiti 1' Gaiy Lawkowski <0 McNeer Biiana Collie1< Dan: Attached is the proposed Twin Metals' M-Opinion. I have also attached a redline version that shows the changes we made in res onse to F8 There are not many revisions. Most are edits to Jack cc Marigrace. Briana, Karen, Gaiy. Richard From: Lawkowski, Gag To: Downey Magallanes Subject: Re: Date: Monday, December 18, 2017 1:25:42 PM Please ?nd below a draft on Twin Metals: Timing: Week of December 18, 2017 Contact: Daniel Jorjani, Acting Solicitor Let me know if this is what you are looking for! Sincerely, Gary Lawkowski On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 9:29 Lawkowski. Gary wrote: Yes. and I'll put one together. Sincerely. Gary Lawkowski 011 Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 9:21 AM, Downey Magallanes wrote: Are you working on twin metals- can you do a blurb for the weekly report much like you did for Sent from my iPhone -Gary Lawkowski Counselor to the Solicitor Department of the Interior Gary.Lawkowski@sol.doi.gov 202-208-7340 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Collier, Briana Karen Hawbecker; Richard McNeer; Gary Lawkowski Caminiti, Mariagrazia Collecting responsive documents to recent Twin Metals FOIA requests (SOL-2018-00087, 89, and 94) Thursday, March 8, 2018 6:09:01 PM FOIA Request SOL-2018-00087 (Dahl).pdf FOIA Request SOL-2018-00089 (Galdieri).pdf FOIA Request SOL-2018-00094 (Morrissey).pdf Hi all,   SOL received three FOIA requests in mid-to-late January requesting documents related to the issuance of M-37049, “Reversal of M-37036, Twin Metals Minnesota Application to Renew Preference Right Leases (MNES-01352 and MNES01353)." Each of the three requests differ slightly in the types of documents sought, time span, and specific document custodians targeted.   The SOL FOIA office has asked me to take the lead in rounding up our team's responsive documents and collecting them in Google drive folders.  Could we have a call to discuss search terms and stacking custodian searches to avoid needlessly producing duplicates?  Would Thursday 3/22nd at 3pm ET work for folks?  Thanks very much, Briana  Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 *New Phone: (505) 248-5604  This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Hawbecker, Karen Gary Lawkowski Fwd: Twin Metals Information Memorandum Friday, June 22, 2018 11:04:54 AM BriefPaper.HardrockMinerals Final 2018 0614.docx Gary, Here's the briefing paper I mentioned in my last email. --Karen  ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: McGinnis, Shelley Date: Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 5:12 PM Subject: Twin Metals Information Memorandum To: "Benedetto, Kathleen" , William Dove Cc: Michael Nedd , Mitchell Leverette , Karen Hawbecker Kathy and Billy, Mike asked me to send you the attached memorandum. Thanks, -- Shelley McGinnis, Ph.D. Bureau of Land Management Energy, Minerals, and Realty Management 1849 C Street NW, Room 5625 Washington, DC 20240 Office: 202-208-6551 Cell: 202-578-3010 Email: smcginnis@blm.gov -Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C.  20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Hawbecker, Karen Gary Lawkowski Re: Twin Metals Information Memorandum Friday, June 22, 2018 1:42:53 PM 2018.06.22 Briefing Paper Northern Minnesota Hardrock Minerals Final.docx Hi Gary, Please use this version.  I removed the meta-data and took out the disclosure of the conclusion of the valuable mineral deposit reports, since they're not final and still under review in the BLM Eastern States Office.  Thanks. --Karen  On Fri, Jun 22, 2018 at 12:56 PM, Gary Lawkowski wrote: Thanks! Gary Lawkowski Acting Deputy Solicitor, Parks and Wildlife U.S. Department of the Interior Gary.Lawkowski@sol.doi.gov 202-208-7340 On Fri, Jun 22, 2018 at 11:04 AM Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Gary, Here's the briefing paper I mentioned in my last email. --Karen  ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: McGinnis, Shelley Date: Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 5:12 PM Subject: Twin Metals Information Memorandum To: "Benedetto, Kathleen" , William Dove Cc: Michael Nedd , Mitchell Leverette , Karen Hawbecker Kathy and Billy, Mike asked me to send you the attached memorandum. Thanks, -- Shelley McGinnis, Ph.D. Bureau of Land Management Energy, Minerals, and Realty Management 1849 C Street NW, Room 5625 Washington, DC 20240 Office: 202-208-6551 Cell: 202-578-3010 Email: smcginnis@blm.gov -Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C.  20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov -Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C.  20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov Label: "FOIA/DLR FOIA Response Tracking/TWS SNF Leasing Request" Created by:ryan.sklar@sol.doi.gov Total Messages in label:73 (21 conversations) Created: 01-28-2020 at 20:35 PM Conversation Contents Re: Twin Metals litigation briefing paper Attachments: /1. Re: Twin Metals litigation briefing paper/4.1 SNF Proposed Withdrawal Briefing Paper 8.7.18.docx "McNeer, Richard" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "McNeer, Richard" Mon Aug 06 2018 12:50:09 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Edwards, Kimberly" Briana Collier , "roy.fuller" , "Hawbecker, Karen" , "Sklar, Ryan" Re: Twin Metals litigation briefing paper Kim: DMR is looking forward to briefing Marcella on the Twin Metals litigation. If she is also interested in the Forest Service withdrawal application and the sequestration, though, Ryan Sklar of DLR has the lead for that issue. Richard On Mon, Aug 6, 2018 at 11:11 AM, Edwards, Kimberly wrote: Thank you Richard. I have sent a meeting invite for Wednesday (8/8) at 3:30pm EDT. Kim Edwards Staff Assistant, Office of the Solicitor US Department of the Interior main line: 202-208-6212 kimberly.edwards@sol.doi.gov "Be kind whenever possible.  It is always possible." Dalai Lama ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ NOTICE: This electronic mail message (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this message or its contents is strictly proh bited. If you receive this Message in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Mon, Aug 6, 2018 at 11:00 AM, McNeer, Richard wrote: Kim: As requested, here is the Twin Metals litigation briefing paper and the significant documents it references. Brian, Roy and I are available to brief Marcella when it will be convenient for her. Thanks, Richard McNeer DMR/BOM 208-5793 ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: McNeer, Richard Date: Thu, Aug 2, 2018 at 12:24 PM Subject: Fwd: Twin Metals litigation briefing paper To: "Burke, Marcella" Cc: "Hawbecker, Karen" , Thomas Bovard Marcella: As requested, here is a briefing paper and background materials about the Twin Metals litigation in the D.D.C. Please let us know if you would like more information or to schedule a briefing. Richard McNeer 208-5793 ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Collier, Briana Date: Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 6:01 PM Subject: Re: Twin Metals litigation briefing paper To: "Fuller, Roy" Cc: "McNeer, Richard" , Thomas Bovard , Karen Hawbecker I am available for a briefing tomorrow or Friday. Here is the briefing paper with changes accepted, as well as copies of the leases, the MOpinions, and the relevant statutes. As for the regulations, most of the current Part 3500 is relevant to some extent, and those regulations have undergone several rulemakings over time. What kind of documentation would you like me to supply? Does the last attachment of the current Part 3500 suffice? Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 3:06 PM, Fuller, Roy wrote: Just one edit from me. Thanks, Roy On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 4:48 PM, McNeer, Richard wrote: Briana and Roy: Here are my edits. Before we send this to Marcella, we will need to assemble electronic copies of the relevant statutes and regulations, and the 2 M-Ops at a minimum. Consider whether she will need copies of the leases. If we don't include them in our transmittal of the briefing paper, we will need to have them handy in case she asks for them. We might need to include the draft lit report as an FYI. I believe you are both working each day this week, so I can offer a prompt briefing? FYI, Dan wants us to include DLR, so I think the briefing will extend to the withdrawal issues. Thanks, Richard On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 4:16 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Richard, Here is a draft updated Twin Metals litigation briefing paper for Ms. Burke. Please let me know of any changes you would like me to make and whether you would like me to post this version in the google drive folder. Copying Karen for her awareness. Thank you. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. "McNeer, Richard" From: Sent: To: CC: "McNeer, Richard" Mon Aug 06 2018 13:15:19 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Edwards, Kimberly" "Sklar, Ryan" , Briana Collier Subject: Re: Twin Metals litigation briefing paper Kim: It is part of the Twin Metals issues, but not one that is central to the litigation that Briana is handling. I think Ryan should be included, because I remember Dan J. saying that Ryan should be part of the briefing. Richard On Mon, Aug 6, 2018 at 3:11 PM, Edwards, Kimberly wrote: Hi Richard, I'm completely new to DMR issues. Is the Forest Service withdrawal application and the sequestration a completely separate issue or a subset issue of Twin Metals that I should maybe include Ryan Sklar? Thanks Kim Edwards Staff Assistant, Office of the Solicitor US Department of the Interior main line: 202-208-6212 kimberly.edwards@sol.doi.gov "Be kind whenever possible.  It is always possible." Dalai Lama ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ NOTICE: This electronic mail message (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this message or its contents is strictly proh bited. If you receive this Message in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Mon, Aug 6, 2018 at 2:50 PM, McNeer, Richard wrote: Kim: DMR is looking forward to briefing Marcella on the Twin Metals litigation. If she is also interested in the Forest Service withdrawal application and the sequestration, though, Ryan Sklar of DLR has the lead for that issue. Richard On Mon, Aug 6, 2018 at 11:11 AM, Edwards, Kimberly wrote: Thank you Richard. I have sent a meeting invite for Wednesday (8/8) at 3:30pm EDT. Kim Edwards Staff Assistant, Office of the Solicitor US Department of the Interior main line: 202-208-6212 kimberly.edwards@sol.doi.gov "Be kind whenever possible.  It is always possible." Dalai Lama ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ NOTICE: This electronic mail message (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distr bution, copying or use of this message or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this Message in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Mon, Aug 6, 2018 at 11:00 AM, McNeer, Richard wrote: Kim: As requested, here is the Twin Metals litigation briefing paper and the significant documents it references. Brian, Roy and I are available to brief Marcella when it will be convenient for her. Thanks, Richard McNeer DMR/BOM 208-5793 ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: McNeer, Richard Date: Thu, Aug 2, 2018 at 12:24 PM Subject: Fwd: Twin Metals litigation briefing paper To: "Burke, Marcella" Cc: "Hawbecker, Karen" , Thomas Bovard Marcella: As requested, here is a briefing paper and background materials about the Twin Metals litigation in the D.D.C. Please let us know if you would like more information or to schedule a briefing. Richard McNeer 208-5793 ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Collier, Briana Date: Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 6:01 PM Subject: Re: Twin Metals litigation briefing paper To: "Fuller, Roy" Cc: "McNeer, Richard" , Thomas Bovard , Karen Hawbecker I am available for a briefing tomorrow or Friday. Here is the briefing paper with changes accepted, as well as copies of the leases, the M-Opinions, and the relevant statutes. As for the regulations, most of the current Part 3500 is relevant to some extent, and those regulations have undergone several rulemakings over time. What kind of documentation would you like me to supply? Does the last attachment of the current Part 3500 suffice? Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 3:06 PM, Fuller, Roy wrote: Just one edit from me. Thanks, Roy On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 4:48 PM, McNeer, Richard wrote: Briana and Roy: Here are my edits. Before we send this to Marcella, we will need to assemble electronic copies of the relevant statutes and regulations, and the 2 M-Ops at a minimum. Consider whether she will need copies of the leases. If we don't include them in our transmittal of the briefing paper, we will need to have them handy in case she asks for them. We might need to include the draft lit report as an FYI. I believe you are both working each day this week, so I can offer a prompt briefing? FYI, Dan wants us to include DLR, so I think the briefing will extend to the withdrawal issues. Thanks, Richard On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 4:16 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Richard, Here is a draft updated Twin Metals litigation briefing paper for Ms. Burke. Please let me know of any changes you would like me to make and whether you would like me to post this version in the google drive folder. Copying Karen for her awareness. Thank you. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. "Edwards, Kimberly" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Edwards, Kimberly" Mon Aug 06 2018 13:18:58 GMT-0600 (MDT) "McNeer, Richard" "Sklar, Ryan" , Briana Collier Re: Twin Metals litigation briefing paper Thank you. I have added Ryan to the meeting invite. Kim Edwards Staff Assistant, Office of the Solicitor US Department of the Interior main line: 202-208-6212 kimberly.edwards@sol.doi.gov "Be kind whenever possible.  It is always possible." Dalai Lama ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ NOTICE: This electronic mail message (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this message or its contents is strictly proh bited. If you receive this Message in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Mon, Aug 6, 2018 at 3:15 PM, McNeer, Richard wrote: Kim: It is part of the Twin Metals issues, but not one that is central to the litigation that Briana is handling. I think Ryan should be included, because I remember Dan J. saying that Ryan should be part of the briefing. Richard On Mon, Aug 6, 2018 at 3:11 PM, Edwards, Kimberly wrote: Hi Richard, I'm completely new to DMR issues. Is the Forest Service withdrawal application and the sequestration a completely separate issue or a subset issue of Twin Metals that I should maybe include Ryan Sklar? Thanks Kim Edwards Staff Assistant, Office of the Solicitor US Department of the Interior main line: 202-208-6212 kimberly.edwards@sol.doi.gov "Be kind whenever possible.  It is always possible." Dalai Lama ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ NOTICE: This electronic mail message (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this message or its contents is strictly proh bited. If you receive this Message in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Mon, Aug 6, 2018 at 2:50 PM, McNeer, Richard wrote: Kim: DMR is looking forward to briefing Marcella on the Twin Metals litigation. If she is also interested in the Forest Service withdrawal application and the sequestration, though, Ryan Sklar of DLR has the lead for that issue. Richard On Mon, Aug 6, 2018 at 11:11 AM, Edwards, Kimberly wrote: Thank you Richard. I have sent a meeting invite for Wednesday (8/8) at 3:30pm EDT. Kim Edwards Staff Assistant, Office of the Solicitor US Department of the Interior main line: 202-208-6212 kimberly.edwards@sol.doi.gov "Be kind whenever possible.  It is always possible." Dalai Lama ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ NOTICE: This electronic mail message (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distr bution, copying or use of this message or its contents is strictly proh bited. If you receive this Message in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Mon, Aug 6, 2018 at 11:00 AM, McNeer, Richard wrote: Kim: As requested, here is the Twin Metals litigation briefing paper and the significant documents it references. Brian, Roy and I are available to brief Marcella when it will be convenient for her. Thanks, Richard McNeer DMR/BOM 208-5793 ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: McNeer, Richard Date: Thu, Aug 2, 2018 at 12:24 PM Subject: Fwd: Twin Metals litigation briefing paper To: "Burke, Marcella" Cc: "Hawbecker, Karen" , Thomas Bovard Marcella: As requested, here is a briefing paper and background materials about the Twin Metals litigation in the D.D.C. Please let us know if you would like more information or to schedule a briefing. Richard McNeer 208-5793 ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Collier, Briana Date: Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 6:01 PM Subject: Re: Twin Metals litigation briefing paper To: "Fuller, Roy" Cc: "McNeer, Richard" , Thomas Bovard , Karen Hawbecker I am available for a briefing tomorrow or Friday. Here is the briefing paper with changes accepted, as well as copies of the leases, the M-Opinions, and the relevant statutes. As for the regulations, most of the current Part 3500 is relevant to some extent, and those regulations have undergone several rulemakings over time. What kind of documentation would you like me to supply? Does the last attachment of the current Part 3500 suffice? Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 3:06 PM, Fuller, Roy wrote: Just one edit from me. Thanks, Roy On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 4:48 PM, McNeer, Richard wrote: Briana and Roy: Here are my edits. Before we send this to Marcella, we will need to assemble electronic copies of the relevant statutes and regulations, and the 2 M-Ops at a minimum. Consider whether she will need copies of the leases. If we don't include them in our transmittal of the briefing paper, we will need to have them handy in case she asks for them. We might need to include the draft lit report as an FYI. I believe you are both working each day this week, so I can offer a prompt briefing? FYI, Dan wants us to include DLR, so I think the briefing will extend to the withdrawal issues. Thanks, Richard On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 4:16 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Richard, Here is a draft updated Twin Metals litigation briefing paper for Ms. Burke. Please let me know of any changes you would like me to make and whether you would like me to post this version in the google drive folder. Copying Karen for her awareness. Thank you. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Ryan Sklar From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Attachments: Ryan Sklar Tue Aug 07 2018 13:49:05 GMT-0600 (MDT) Kimberly Edwards Richard McNeer , "Collier, Briana" , "Hawbecker, Karen" Re: Twin Metals litigation briefing paper SNF Proposed Withdrawal Briefing Paper 8.7.18.docx Hi Kim, Here's a short briefing paper discussing the Superior National Forest proposed withdrawal. Can you please add this paper to the list of briefing materials for tomorrow's Twin Metals briefing? Thanks, Ryan On Mon, Aug 6, 2018 at 3:19 PM Edwards, Kimberly wrote: Thank you. I have added Ryan to the meeting invite. Kim Edwards Staff Assistant, Office of the Solicitor US Department of the Interior main line: 202-208-6212 kimberly.edwards@sol.doi.gov "Be kind whenever possible.  It is always possible." Dalai Lama ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ NOTICE: This electronic mail message (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this message or its contents is strictly proh bited. If you receive this Message in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Mon, Aug 6, 2018 at 3:15 PM, McNeer, Richard wrote: Kim: It is part of the Twin Metals issues, but not one that is central to the litigation that Briana is handling. I think Ryan should be included, because I remember Dan J. saying that Ryan should be part of the briefing. Richard On Mon, Aug 6, 2018 at 3:11 PM, Edwards, Kimberly wrote: Hi Richard, I'm completely new to DMR issues. Is the Forest Service withdrawal application and the sequestration a completely separate issue or a subset issue of Twin Metals that I should maybe include Ryan Sklar? Thanks Kim Edwards Staff Assistant, Office of the Solicitor US Department of the Interior main line: 202-208-6212 kimberly.edwards@sol.doi.gov "Be kind whenever possible.  It is always possible." Dalai Lama ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ NOTICE: This electronic mail message (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distr bution, copying or use of this message or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this Message in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Mon, Aug 6, 2018 at 2:50 PM, McNeer, Richard wrote: Kim: DMR is looking forward to briefing Marcella on the Twin Metals litigation. If she is also interested in the Forest Service withdrawal application and the sequestration, though, Ryan Sklar of DLR has the lead for that issue. Richard On Mon, Aug 6, 2018 at 11:11 AM, Edwards, Kimberly wrote: Thank you Richard. I have sent a meeting invite for Wednesday (8/8) at 3:30pm EDT. Kim Edwards Staff Assistant, Office of the Solicitor US Department of the Interior main line: 202-208-6212 kimberly.edwards@sol.doi.gov "Be kind whenever possible.  It is always possible." Dalai Lama ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ NOTICE: This electronic mail message (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distr bution, copying or use of this message or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this Message in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Mon, Aug 6, 2018 at 11:00 AM, McNeer, Richard wrote: Kim: As requested, here is the Twin Metals litigation briefing paper and the significant documents it references. Brian, Roy and I are available to brief Marcella when it will be convenient for her. Thanks, Richard McNeer DMR/BOM 208-5793 ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: McNeer, Richard Date: Thu, Aug 2, 2018 at 12:24 PM Subject: Fwd: Twin Metals litigation briefing paper To: "Burke, Marcella" Cc: "Hawbecker, Karen" , Thomas Bovard Marcella: As requested, here is a briefing paper and background materials about the Twin Metals litigation in the D.D.C. Please let us know if you would like more information or to schedule a briefing. Richard McNeer 208-5793 ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Collier, Briana Date: Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 6:01 PM Subject: Re: Twin Metals litigation briefing paper To: "Fuller, Roy" Cc: "McNeer, Richard" , Thomas Bovard , Karen Hawbecker I am available for a briefing tomorrow or Friday. Here is the briefing paper with changes accepted, as well as copies of the leases, the M-Opinions, and the relevant statutes. As for the regulations, most of the current Part 3500 is relevant to some extent, and those regulations have undergone several rulemakings over time. What kind of documentation would you like me to supply? Does the last attachment of the current Part 3500 suffice? Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 3:06 PM, Fuller, Roy wrote: Just one edit from me. Thanks, Roy On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 4:48 PM, McNeer, Richard wrote: Briana and Roy: Here are my edits. Before we send this to Marcella, we will need to assemble electronic copies of the relevant statutes and regulations, and the 2 M-Ops at a minimum. Consider whether she will need copies of the leases. If we don't include them in our transmittal of the briefing paper, we will need to have them handy in case she asks for them. We might need to include the draft lit report as an FYI. I believe you are both working each day this week, so I can offer a prompt briefing? FYI, Dan wants us to include DLR, so I think the briefing will extend to the withdrawal issues. Thanks, Richard On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 4:16 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Richard, Here is a draft updated Twin Metals litigation briefing paper for Ms. Burke. Please let me know of any changes you would like me to make and whether you would like me to post this version in the google drive folder. Copying Karen for her awareness. Thank you. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. -Ryan Sklar Attorney-Advisor Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 202-208-3039 NOTICE: This e-mail (including attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this e-mail or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Label: "FOIA/DLR FOIA Response Tracking/TWS SNF Leasing Request" Created by:ryan.sklar@sol.doi.gov Total Messages in label:73 (21 conversations) Created: 01-28-2020 at 20:35 PM Conversation Contents Invitation: Twin Metals Wed Aug 8, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm (EDT) (ryan.sklar@sol.doi.gov) Attachments: I2. Invitation: Twin Metals Wed Aug 8, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm (EDT) invite.ics Invitation: Twin Metals Wed Aug 8, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm (EDT) invite.ics Kimberly Edwards From: Kimberly Edwards Sent: Mon Aug 06 2018 13:18:46 GMT-0600 (MDT) hubbel.relat@sol.doi.gov, To: marcella.burke@sol.doi.gov, Subject: Invitation: Twin Metals Wed Aug 8, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm (EDT) Attachments: invite.ics invite.ics Twin Metals Call In: Participan Leaden 3130423 pm When Where Video call Calendar Who Attachments Wed Aug 8, 2018 3:30pm 4:30pm Eastern Time - New York SOL Conference Room 6342 (map) s://han outs. le.com/han outs/ Idoi. ov/kimberl ?edward . kimberly.edwards@sol.doi.gov - organizer - . . . marcella.burke@sol.doi.gov . . - TMM Statutes - 16 U.S.C. 508D 520 Reor . Plan no. 3 of 1946 5 USCS 903 . Reversal of M37036 Twin Metals Minnesota Application to Renew Preference Right Leases 122217.mf M37036 Twin Metals Minnesota Application to Renew Preference Right Leases (MNES-01352 and WW MNES 1352 1353 1989 leasespdf MNES 1352 1353 1966 leasespdf 2018.08.01 Twin Metals litigation brie?ng pager ?nal.docx Going? m?mm?m mmntimu Invitation from Google Calendar YOU are receiving this email at the account because you are subscribed for Invitations on calendar To stop receiving these emails, please log in to and change your noti?cation settings for this calendar: Forwarding this invitation could allow any recipient to modify your RSVP response, LEW Label: "FOIA/DLR FOIA Response Tracking/TWS SNF Leasing Request" Created by:ryan.sklar@sol.doi.gov Total Messages in label:73 (21 conversations) Created: 01-28-2020 at 20:35 PM Conversation Contents Fwd: Casey Hammond - Western States Land Commissioners Assocication Summer Conference Attachments: /3. Fwd: Casey Hammond - Western States Land Commissioners Assocication Summer Conference/1.1 2018-06-19 BWCAW Withdrawal BP_6-19-18.docx "Collier, Briana" From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: "Collier, Briana" Wed Jun 27 2018 14:49:33 GMT-0600 (MDT) Ryan Sklar Fwd: Casey Hammond - Western States Land Commissioners Assocication Summer Conference 2018-06-19 BWCAW Withdrawal BP_6-19-18.docx Hey, Could you take a quick look at this briefing paper to ensure it is up to date? I'm looking at it too. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Karen Hawbecker Date: Wed, Jun 27, 2018 at 2:25 PM Subject: Fwd: Casey Hammond - Western States Land Commissioners Assocication Summer Conference To: briana.collier@sol.doi.gov Cc: Richard McNeer Hi Briana, Our last Briefing paper about Twin Metals is still up to date, other than the new lawsuits, correct? Thanks. —Karen Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: "Seidlitz, Joseph (Gene)" Date: June 27, 2018 at 3:27:05 PM EDT To: Jeff Brune Cc: Casey Hammond , Amanda Long , Cara Lee Macdonald , Brian Steed , BLM_WO rcardinale , Mitchell Leverette , Barbara Eggers , Karen Hawbecker , Justin Katusak Subject: Casey Hammond - Western States Land Commissioners Assocication Summer Conference Jeff, Hi! Casey Hammond will be traveling to Duluth, MN for a presentation at the Western States Land Commissioners Association Summer Conference. Casey presents on July 9th. After his presentation, Casey is wanting to travel to Ely, MN. In Ely, Casey plans to meet with some of the local citizens and possibly the local USFS in Ely. After those meetings he is wanting to go to the "proposed withdrawal area" with possibly the USFS. Jeff/Mitch, since Casey and I are not familiar with this part of MN, can you please advise on some logistics for Casey and the ASLM Hallway? (1) what is the distance from Ely to the proposed withdrawal area? (2) once at the proposed withdrawal area, can Casey travel to some of the prospecting permit areas or the lease areas? How many miles? Good roads? (3) also, would he be able to see a portion of the Boundary Water Wilderness Area? Also, Jeff/Mitch/Justin/Karen, is the recently sent briefing paper still up to date and accurate? I am attaching it for reference. Please provide answers to the above questions by noon on June 29th so we can further plan this trip. Thank You. Regards Gene Gene Seidlitz ASLM Analyst-Liaison 202-208-4555 (O) 775-304-1008 (C) Label: "FOIA/DLR FOIA Response Tracking/TWS SNF Leasing Request" Created by:ryan.sklar@sol.doi.gov Total Messages in label:73 (21 conversations) Created: 01-28-2020 at 20:35 PM Conversation Contents Three new Twin Metals lawsuits Attachments: /4. Three new Twin Metals lawsuits/1.1 2018.06.21 Voyageur Outward Bound v. U.S. Complaint.pdf /4. Three new Twin Metals lawsuits/1.2 2018.06.25 Wilderness Society v. Zinke.pdf /4. Three new Twin Metals lawsuits/1.3 2018.06.25 Friends of the Boundary Waters complaint.pdf "Collier, Briana" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Attachments: "Collier, Briana" Mon Jun 25 2018 13:28:21 GMT-0600 (MDT) Mitchell Leverette , Elena Fink , Dean Gettinger , Barbara Eggers Karen Hawbecker , Richard McNeer , Roy Fuller , Ryan Sklar Three new Twin Metals lawsuits 2018.06.21 Voyageur Outward Bound v. U.S. Complaint.pdf 2018.06.25 Wilderness Society v. Zinke.pdf 2018.06.25 Friends of the Boundary Waters complaint.pdf Hi Mitch, all: Three new lawsuits have been filed in the U.S. District Court in D.C. challenging the BLM ESO's May 2018 rescission of its earlier decision to reject the Twin Metals lease renewal application, thereby reinstating the two leases. All three complaints claim the decision was without authority, arbitrary and capricious, and otherwise not in accordance with the law under the Administrative Procedure Act. The third complaint also challenges the December 2017 MOpinion, M-37049, reversing the prior M-Opinion. The complaints ask the court to vacate the BLM decision and enjoin the BLM from further action. We'll be conversing with DOJ about our response in the next few days. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thanks very much, Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. "Leverette, Mitchell" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Leverette, Mitchell" Mon Jun 25 2018 13:46:13 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Collier, Briana" Elena Fink , Dean Gettinger , Barbara Eggers , Karen Hawbecker , Richard McNeer , Roy Fuller , Ryan Sklar Re: Three new Twin Metals lawsuits Can we have a short call over the next several days to discuss the complaints? Mitch Mitchell Leverette Acting State Director Eastern States Bureau of Land Management 20 M. Street, SE Washington, DC 20003 202-912-7702 (w) 202-431-2262 (c) On Mon, Jun 25, 2018 at 3:28 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Hi Mitch, all: Three new lawsuits have been filed in the U.S. District Court in D.C. challenging the BLM ESO's May 2018 rescission of its earlier decision to reject the Twin Metals lease renewal application, thereby reinstating the two leases. All three complaints claim the decision was without authority, arbitrary and capricious, and otherwise not in accordance with the law under the Administrative Procedure Act. The third complaint also challenges the December 2017 M-Opinion, M-37049, reversing the prior M-Opinion. The complaints ask the court to vacate the BLM decision and enjoin the BLM from further action. We'll be conversing with DOJ about our response in the next few days. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thanks very much, Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. "Collier, Briana" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Collier, Briana" Tue Jun 26 2018 08:55:25 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Leverette, Mitchell" Elena Fink , Dean Gettinger , Barbara Eggers , Karen Hawbecker , Richard McNeer , Roy Fuller , Ryan Sklar Re: Three new Twin Metals lawsuits Hi Mitch, I am available to discuss and can help schedule a call. It might be best to wait until we at SOL have had a chance to touch base with DOJ though. We don't have a call with them scheduled yet. Perhaps we can shoot for Friday afternoon for our call? Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Mon, Jun 25, 2018 at 1:46 PM, Leverette, Mitchell wrote: Can we have a short call over the next several days to discuss the complaints? Mitch Mitchell Leverette Acting State Director Eastern States Bureau of Land Management 20 M. Street, SE Washington, DC 20003 202-912-7702 (w) 202-431-2262 (c) On Mon, Jun 25, 2018 at 3:28 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Hi Mitch, all: Three new lawsuits have been filed in the U.S. District Court in D.C. challenging the BLM ESO's May 2018 rescission of its earlier decision to reject the Twin Metals lease renewal application, thereby reinstating the two leases. All three complaints claim the decision was without authority, arbitrary and capricious, and otherwise not in accordance with the law under the Administrative Procedure Act. The third complaint also challenges the December 2017 M-Opinion, M-37049, reversing the prior M-Opinion. The complaints ask the court to vacate the BLM decision and enjoin the BLM from further action. We'll be conversing with DOJ about our response in the next few days. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thanks very much, Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Label: "FOIA/DLR FOIA Response Tracking/TWS SNF Leasing Request" Created by:ryan.sklar@sol.doi.gov Total Messages in label:73 (21 conversations) Created: 01-28-2020 at 20:36 PM Conversation Contents TMM -- another lawsuit Attachments: /5. TMM -- another lawsuit/2.1 2018.06.25 Friends of the Boundary Waters complaint.pdf Ryan Sklar From: Sent: To: Subject: Ryan Sklar Mon Jun 25 2018 11:59:59 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Brown, Laura" , Aaron Moody TMM -- another lawsuit Hi Laura and Aaron, It looks like another lawsuit challenging the lease reinstatement in Superior National Forest was filed today. The story in E&E links to the complaint. The claims in this suit are very similar to the claims in the suit filed last week by the outdoor rec companies. Notably for DLR's purposes, none of the claims allege that the reinstatement violated the segregation that's currently in place. Ryan -Ryan Sklar Attorney-Advisor Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 202-208-3039 NOTICE: This e-mail (including attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this e-mail or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Ryan Sklar From: Sent: To: Subject: Ryan Sklar Mon Jun 25 2018 13:35:25 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Brown, Laura" , Aaron Moody Re: TMM -- another lawsuit Attachments: 2018.06.25 Friends of the Boundary Waters And now there's three. The newest complaint was ?led by Friends of the Boundary Waters. Like the other two complaints, it challenges the BLM's authority to reinstate the leases. It also challenges the revised M-Opinion. On Mon, Jun 25, 2018 at 1:59 PM Ryan Sklar wrote: Hi Laura and Aaron, It looks like another lawsuit challenging the lease reinstatement in Superior National Forest was ?led today. The story in links to the complaint. The claims in this suit are very similar to the claims in the suit ?led last week bv the outdoor rec companies. Notablv for DLR's purposes. Ryan Ryan Sklar Attorney-Advisor Of?ce of the Solicitor US. Department of the Interior 202-208-3039 NOTICE: This e-mail (including attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this e-mail or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Ryan Sklar Attomey-Advisor Of?ce of the Solicitor US. Department of the Interior 202-208-3039 NOTICE: This e-mail (including attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this e-mail or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. "Brown, Laura" From: "Brown, Laura" Sent: Mon Jun 25 2018 14:04:05 GMT-0600 (MDT) To: Ryan Sklar CC: Aaron Moody Subject: Re: TMM another lawsuit thank you. On Mon, Jun 25, 2018 at 1:59 PM, Ryan Sklar wrote: Hi Laura and Aaron, It looks like another lawsuit challenging the lease reinstatement in Superior National Forest was ?led today. The stou in links to the complaint. The claims in this suit are very similar to the claims in the suit ?led last week by the outdoor rec companies. Notably for DLR's purposes, Ryan Ryan Sklar Attorney-Advisor Of?ce of the Solicitor US. Department of the Interior 202-208-3039 NOTICE: This e-mail (including attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this e-mail or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Laura Brown Associate Solicitor, Division of Land Resources Of?ce of the Solicitor US. Department of the Interior Phone: 202 208-6545 Cell: 202 359-2712 Laura.Brown@sol.doi.gov Excellence - Integrity - Service This e-mail (including attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of the e-mail or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Thank you. Label: "FOIA/DLR FOIA Response Tracking/TWS SNF Leasing Request" Created by:ryan.sklar@sol.doi.gov Total Messages in label:73 (21 conversations) Created: 01-28-2020 at 20:37 PM Conversation Contents Fwd: [EXTERNAL] From Greenwire -- MINING: Greens sue Interior again over Minn. leases Attachments: /6. Fwd: [EXTERNAL] From Greenwire -- MINING: Greens sue Interior again over Minn. leases/1.1 2018.06.25 TMM lit - Wilderness Society v. Zinke.pdf "Collier, Briana" From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: "Collier, Briana" Mon Jun 25 2018 11:48:38 GMT-0600 (MDT) Karen Hawbecker , Richard McNeer , Roy Fuller , Ryan Sklar , "Piropato, Marissa (ENRD)" , "Boronow, Clare (ENRD)" , "Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD)" , "Bosshardt, Stacey (ENRD)" Fwd: [EXTERNAL] From Greenwire -- MINING: Greens sue Interior again over Minn. leases 2018.06.25 TMM lit - Wilderness Society v. Zinke.pdf All, It seems Twin Metals leases lawsuit no. 2 was filed today in the D. D.C. Wilderness Society v. Zinke also claims APA violations and seeks vacatur of the BLM's decision and other appropriate injunctive relief. Complaint attached. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: briana.collier Date: Mon, Jun 25, 2018 at 11:43 AM Subject: [EXTERNAL] From Greenwire -- MINING: Greens sue Interior again over Minn. leases To: briana.collier@sol.doi.gov This Greenwire story was sent to you by: briana.collier@sol.doi.gov AN E&E NEWS PUBLICATION MINING Greens sue Interior again over Minn. leases Dylan Brown, E&E News reporter Published: Monday, June 25, 2018 The South Kawishiwi River flows out of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness past the site of a proposed copper-nickel mine, which has divided public opinion in nearby Ely, Minn. Daniel Cusick/E&E News The Trump administration faces another lawsuit over the Interior Department's decision to reinstate two leases necessary for a controversial mining proposal in northern Minnesota. Earthjustice filed a complaint today on behalf of the Wilderness Society, Center for Biological Diversity and Izaak Walton League of America in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The argument against renewing leases for a copper-nickel mining proposal near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness mirrors last week's lawsuit from nine local outdoor businesses and a Minnesota environmental group (Greenwire, June 21). "Sulfide-ore mining on the edge of this iconic wilderness would replace a legacy of conservation and recreation with pollution and environmental degradation," Wilderness Society President Jamie Williams said in a statement. Interior referred comment on pending litigation to the Department of Justice, which declined to comment. The litigation followed President Trump's promise during a visit to Minnesota last week that his administration would work to kill a proposed mining ban in the region, which boasts both a proud mining history and a major tourism economy. Before leaving office, the Obama administration paused mining until the Forest Service vetted a 20- year mineral withdrawal on 234,000 acres of the Superior National Forest. That would effectively quash Chilean mining firm Antofagasta PLC's plan for the Twin Metals mine near Ely, Minn. The review continues under Trump, but the Forest Service downgraded the environmental analysis, and the two-year leasing pause expires at the end of this year. "It's now up to [Agriculture] Secretary [Sonny] Perdue," Trump told local elected officials and mining advocates at a roundtable before his Duluth visit last week. "And I know he's looking at it very strongly, and I think you'll do very well." Trump's assurances about Perdue, who oversees the Forest Service, prompted environmentalists to challenge Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's recent choice to renew two leases for Twin Metals. Interior reversed an Obama-era determination that automatic renewal was not required for the leases issued in 1966 and renewed in 1989 and 2004. Calling the reinstatement of the expired leases "unlawful," Earthjustice attorney Erin Whalen noted the 2016 rejection of the leases from Interior and the Forest Service under Obama based on water pollution concerns (Greenwire, Dec. 15, 2016). "As we speak, the Forest Service is studying the risks of sulfide-ore copper mining within the Boundary Waters watershed," Center for Biological Diversity attorney Marc Fink said in a statement. "Recklessly undercutting that crucial study could inflict irreparable damage." Want to read more stories like this? Click here to start a free trial to E&E -- the best way to track policy and markets. ABOUT GREENWIRE – THE LEADER IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT NEWS Greenwire is written and produced by the staff of E&E News. The one-stop source for those who need to stay on top of all of today's major energy and environmental action with an average of more than 20 stories a day, Greenwire covers the complete spectrum, from electricity industry restructuring to Clean Air Act litigation to public lands management. Greenwire publishes daily at 1 p.m. E&E News 122 C Street NW 7th Floor Washington, DC 20001 Phone: 202-628-6500 Fax: 202-737-5299 www.eenews.net All content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced or retransmitted without the express consent of Environment & Energy Publishing, LLC. Click here to view our privacy policy. Label: "FOIA/DLR FOIA Response Tracking/TWS SNF Leasing Request" Created by:ryan.sklar@sol.doi.gov Total Messages in label:73 (21 conversations) Created: 01-28-2020 at 20:38 PM Conversation Contents Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Fwd: TMM lawsuit filed Attachments: /7. Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Fwd: TMM lawsuit filed/1.1 Complaint.pdf "Collier, Briana" From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: "Collier, Briana" Mon Jun 25 2018 11:02:05 GMT-0600 (MDT) Roy Fuller , Ryan Sklar Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Fwd: TMM lawsuit filed Complaint.pdf FYI, here is the new complaint Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Date: Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 10:44 AM Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Fwd: TMM lawsuit filed To: "McNeer, Richard" , "Piropato, Marissa (ENRD)" Cc: Hawbecker Karen , Brianna Collier , "Boronow, Clare (ENRD)" Please see attached, the complaint that was filed today. ___________________________________ Sean C. Duffy Environment & Natural Resources Division U.S. Department of Justice Natural Resources Section (202) 305-0445 sean.c.duffy@usdoj.gov ___________________________________ From: McNeer, Richard Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2018 12:28 PM To: Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Cc: Hawbecker Karen ; Brianna Collier ; Boronow, Clare (ENRD) ; Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Fwd: TMM lawsuit filed Marissa: Thanks. When possible, please forward a copy of the complaint. Richard On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 12:16 PM, Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) wrote: Folks: The environmental groups filed suit in DDC challenging BLM’s renewal of the Twin Metals’ lease. We are still reviewing this complaint but can chat tomorrow or early next week. Marissa Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Bosshardt, Stacey (ENRD)" Date: June 21, 2018 at 11:51:58 AM EDT To: "Piropato, Marissa (ENRD)" Cc: "Boronow, Clare (ENRD)" , "Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD)" , "Gette, James (ENRD)" , "Montero, Guillermo (ENRD)" , "Hajek, Luke (ENRD)" , "Philpott, Romney (ENRD)" Subject: RE: TMM lawsuit filed Thanks – I assume you’ll send to Interior? I will send one to USFS as an fyi. From: Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2018 11:19 AM To: Bosshardt, Stacey (ENRD) Cc: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) ; Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) ; Gette, James (ENRD) ; Montero, Guillermo (ENRD) ; Hajek, Luke (ENRD) ; Philpott, Romney (ENRD) Subject: Fwd: TMM lawsuit filed Folks; a new Twin Metals case was filed in DDC. The USFS is not a defendant. I have not yet reviewed. Thanks, Marissa Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Volchok, Daniel" Date: June 21, 2018 at 11:07:22 AM EDT To: "Piropato, Marissa (ENRD)" Subject: TMM lawsuit filed Hi Marissa, in case you haven’t seen it yet, attached is the complaint filed today (in D.D.C.) challenging the reinstatement of Twin Metals’ leases. We aren’t named, so I imagine we’ll be intervening soon. Let me know if you’d like to chat once you’ve had a chance to review. Thanks, Daniel Daniel S. Volchok WilmerHale 1875 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20006 USA +1 202 663 6103 (t) +1 202 663 6363 (f) daniel.volchok@wilmerhale.com Please consider the environment before printing this email. This email message and any attachments are being sent by Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, are confidential, and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify us immediately—by replying to this message or by sending an email to postmaster@wilmerhale.com— and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. Thank you. For more information about WilmerHale, please visit us at http://www.wilmerhale.com. Ryan Sklar From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Ryan Sklar Mon Jun 25 2018 11:04:49 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Collier, Briana" Roy Fuller Re: [EXTERNAL] Fwd: TMM lawsuit filed Thanks. Saw this last week, and noticed that (b) (5) . On Mon, Jun 25, 2018 at 1:02 PM Collier, Briana wrote: FYI, here is the new complaint Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Date: Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 10:44 AM Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Fwd: TMM lawsuit filed To: "McNeer, Richard" , "Piropato, Marissa (ENRD)" Cc: Hawbecker Karen , Brianna Collier , "Boronow, Clare (ENRD)" Please see attached, the complaint that was filed today. ___________________________________ Sean C. Duffy Environment & Natural Resources Division U.S. Department of Justice Natural Resources Section (202) 305-0445 sean.c.duffy@usdoj.gov ___________________________________ From: McNeer, Richard Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2018 12:28 PM To: Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Cc: Hawbecker Karen ; Brianna Collier ; Boronow, Clare (ENRD) ; Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Fwd: TMM lawsuit filed Marissa: Thanks. When possible, please forward a copy of the complaint. Richard On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 12:16 PM, Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) wrote: Folks: The environmental groups filed suit in DDC challenging BLM’s renewal of the Twin Metals’ lease. We are still reviewing this complaint but can chat tomorrow or early next week. Marissa Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Bosshardt, Stacey (ENRD)" Date: June 21, 2018 at 11:51:58 AM EDT To: "Piropato, Marissa (ENRD)" Cc: "Boronow, Clare (ENRD)" , "Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD)" , "Gette, James (ENRD)" , "Montero, Guillermo (ENRD)" , "Hajek, Luke (ENRD)" , "Philpott, Romney (ENRD)" Subject: RE: TMM lawsuit filed Thanks – I assume you’ll send to Interior? I will send one to USFS as an fyi. From: Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2018 11:19 AM To: Bosshardt, Stacey (ENRD) Cc: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) ; Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) ; Gette, James (ENRD) ; Montero, Guillermo (ENRD) ; Hajek, Luke (ENRD) ; Philpott, Romney (ENRD) Subject: Fwd: TMM lawsuit filed Folks; a new Twin Metals case was filed in DDC. The USFS is not a defendant. I have not yet reviewed. Thanks, Marissa Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Volchok, Daniel" Date: June 21, 2018 at 11:07:22 AM EDT To: "Piropato, Marissa (ENRD)" Subject: TMM lawsuit filed Hi Marissa, in case you haven’t seen it yet, attached is the complaint filed today (in D.D.C.) challenging the reinstatement of Twin Metals’ leases. We aren’t named, so I imagine we’ll be intervening soon. Let me know if you’d like to chat once you’ve had a chance to review. Thanks, Daniel Daniel S. Volchok WilmerHale 1875 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20006 USA +1 202 663 6103 (t) +1 202 663 6363 (f) daniel.volchok@wilmerhale.com Please consider the environment before printing this email. This email message and any attachments are being sent by Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, are confidential, and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify us immediately—by replying to this message or by sending an email to postmaster@wilmerhale.com—and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. Thank you. For more information about WilmerHale, please visit us at http://www.wilmerhale.com. -Ryan Sklar Attorney-Advisor Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 202-208-3039 NOTICE: This e-mail (including attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this e-mail or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Label: "FOIA/DLR FOIA Response Tracking/TWS SNF Leasing Request" Created by:ryan.sklar@sol.doi.gov Total Messages in label:73 (21 conversations) Created: 01-28-2020 at 20:38 PM Conversation Contents Fwd: Twin Metals Update? "Collier, Briana" From: "Collier, Briana" Sent: Tue Jun 19 2018 12:42:48 GMT-0600 (MDT) Roy Fuller Ryan Sklar TO: Subject: Fwd: Twin Metals Update? FYI Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Forwarded message From: Collier, Briana Date: Tue, Jun 19, 2018 at 12:42 PM Subject: Re: Twin Metals Update? To: "Hawbecker, Karen" Cc: Richard McNeer Karen, I did follow up with Elena. She said that - l'ease me EDOW ll you ?ave u!l?er queslions. ?Ln! you. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Tue, Jun 19, 2018 at 9:51 AM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Brena,? . -- aren Thanks On Mon, Jun 11, 2018 at 3:42 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: I'll follow up with Elena about the review. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marguette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuguergue, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Fri, Jun 8, 2018 at 4:24 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: I have passed these questions along. Hope you have a good weekend too. Thanks Karen. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marguette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuguergue, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Fri, Jun 8, 2018 at 4:19 PM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: an S, nana. aveagoo wee en . On Fri. Jun 8. 2018 at 12:04 PM. Collier, Briana wrote: Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave.. NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Thu, Jun 7, 2018 at 3:51 PM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Thanks so much for getting this update, Briana. I'll share a copy of the stip request letter with Dan. -- aren On Thu, Jun 7, 2018 at 4:17 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Karen, Richard: Dean sent the stip request letter to the Forest Service on Tuesday. June 5th. Relatedly, Please let me know if you have other questions on this. Thank you. Briana Collier Attomey-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave.. NW Ste.1800 Albuguergue, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Thu, Jun 7, 2018 at 10:40 AM, Collier, Briana wrote: Will do. Briana Collier Attomey-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marguette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuguergue, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Thu, Jun 7, 2018 at 10:20 AM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Hi Briana, Could you check with Dean about Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Of?ce of the Solicitor US. Department of the Interior 1849 Street NW. MS 6348 Washington, DC. 20240 Of?ce: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker sol.doi. ov Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Of?ce of the Solicitor US. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C. 20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov -Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C. 20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov Label: "FOIA/DLR FOIA Response Tracking/TWS SNF Leasing Request" Created by:ryan.sklar@sol.doi.gov Total Messages in label:73 (21 conversations) Created: 01-28-2020 at 20:38 PM Conversation Contents OGC concerns re: FS stips for the Twin Metals lease renewals Attachments: OGC concerns re: FS stips for the Twin Metals lease renewals/1.1 Stip request to USFS 06052018.pdf l9. OGC concerns re: FS stips for the Twin Metals lease renewals/1.2 MNES-01352 1966 Lease.pdf l9. OGC concerns re: FS stips for the Twin Metals lease renewals/2.1 2018.05.08 BLM MN Prospecting Permit status to rhm.docx l9. OGC concerns re: FS stips for the Twin Metals lease renewals/6.1 2018.05.08 BLM MN Prospecting Permit status to rhm.docx "Collier, Briana" From: "Collier, Briana" Sent: Thu Jun 07 2018 17:28:39 GMT-0600 (MDT) To: Karen Hawbecker Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Ryan Sklar Subject: OGC concerns re: FS stips for the Twin Metals lease renewals Attachments: Stip request to USFS 06052018.pdf MNES-01352 1966 Lease.pdf Karen, Richard: As I mentioned. Thank you. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248?5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. "Collier, Briana" From: "Collier, Briana" Sent: Fri Jun 08 2018 14:33:54 GMT-0600 (MDT) To: Karen Hawbecker Richard McNeer CC: Roy Fuller Ryan Sklar Re: OGC concerns re: FS stips for the Twin Metals lease renewals 2018.05.08 BLM MN Prospecting Permit status to rhm.docx Subject: Attachments: As a reminder. after a round of edits we did wind up with a draft Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Thu, Jun 7, 2018 at 5:28 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Karen, Richard: As I mentioned. Perhaps we can meet to discuss and identify the best approach to address these USDA concerns? Thank you. Briana Collier Attomey?Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. "Collier, Briana" From: "Collier, Briana" Sent: Fri Jun 08 2018 15:07:09 GMT-0600 (MDT) 0' Karen Hawbecker Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Ryan Sklar CC. . Subject: Re: OGC concerns re: FS for the Metals lease renewals Todav Dean reports that the Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Fri, Jun 8, 2018 at 2:33 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: As a reminder, after a round of edits we did wind up with 3? Briana Collier Attomey-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Thu, Jun 7, 2018 at 5:28 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Karen, Richard: As I mentioned, Thank you. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Ryan Sklar From: Ryan Sklar Sent: Mon Jun 11 2018 08:47:26 GMT-0600 (MDT) To: Aaron Moody Subject: Fwd: OGC concerns re: FS stips for the Metals lease renewals Aaron, just an FYI, in case you're interested in recent TM developments Forwarded message From: Collier, Briana Date: Fri, Jun 8, 2018 at 5:07 PM Subject: Re: OGC concerns re: FS stips for the Twin Metals lease renewals To: Karen Hawbecker Richard McNeer Cc: Roy Fuller Ryan Sklar Todav Dean reports that the Briana Collier Attomey-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Fri, Jun 8, 2018 at 2:33 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: As a reminder, after a round of edits we did wind up with aF Briana Collier Attomey-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Thu, Jun 7, 2018 at 5:28 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Karen, Richard: As I mentioned, Thank you. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Ryan Sklar Attomey-Advisor Of?ce of the Solicitor US. Department of the Interior 202-208-3039 NOTICE: This e-mail (including attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this e-mail or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. "Hawbecker, Karen" From: "Hawbecker, Karen" Sent: Tue Jun 19 2018 09:54:54 GMT-0600 (MDT) To: "Collier, Briana" CC: Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Ryan Sklar Re: OGC concerns re: FS stips for the Twin Metals lease renewals Subject: Bnana, er aps an agen oovera ases. an you. -- aren On Fri, Jun 8, 2018 at 4:33 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Briana Collier Attomey-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Thu, Jun 7, 2018 at 5:28 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Karen, Richard: As I mentioned, Thank you. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Of?ce of the Solicitor US. Department of the Interior 1849 Street NW. MS 6348 Washington, DC. 20240 Of?ce: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker so .doi. ov "Collier, Briana" From: "Collier, Briana" Sent: Tue Jun 19 2018 11:16:20 GMT-0600 (MDT) To: "Hawbecker, Karen" Richard McNeer Roy Fuller CC: Ryan Sklar Re: OGC concerns re: FS stips for the Twin Metals lease renewals 2018.05.08 BLM MN Prospecting Permit status to rhm.docx Subject: Attachments: I will create an agenda for our internal meeting on the pending Twin Metals issues. Good idea. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave, NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Tue, Jun 19, 2018 at 9:54 AM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Bnana, er aps an agen a WOU a ea, 80 we cover a ases. an you. -- aren On Fri, Jun 8, 2018 at 4:33 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: As a reminder, after a round of edits we did wind up with a Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave.. NW Ste.1800 AlbuguergueI NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Thu, Jun 7, 2018 at 5:28 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Karen, Richard: As I mentioned, Thank you. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave.. NW Ste.1800 Albuguergue, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Of?ce of the Solicitor US. Department of the Interior 1849 Street NW. MS 6348 Washington, DC. 20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.qov Label: "FOIA/DLR FOIA Response Tracking/TWS SNF Leasing Request" Created by:ryan.sklar@sol.doi.gov Total Messages in label:73 (21 conversations) Created: 01-28-2020 at 20:38 PM Conversation Contents Fwd: Twin Metals Information Memorandum Attachments: /10. Fwd: Twin Metals Information Memorandum/1.1 BriefPaper.HardrockMinerals_Final_2018_0614 (1).docx "Hawbecker, Karen" From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: "Hawbecker, Karen" Thu Jun 14 2018 15:41:31 GMT-0600 (MDT) Briana Collier , Roy Fuller , Richard McNeer , "Sklar, Ryan" , "Moody, Aaron" Fwd: Twin Metals Information Memorandum BriefPaper.HardrockMinerals_Final_2018_0614 (1).docx FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: McGinnis, Shelley Date: Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 5:16 PM Subject: Re: Twin Metals Information Memorandum To: William Dove , "Benedetto, Kathleen" Cc: Michael Nedd , Mitchell Leverette , Karen Hawbecker Resending with the correct email address for Kathy. Thanks, Shelley On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 5:12 PM, McGinnis, Shelley wrote: Kathy and Billy, Mike asked me to send you the attached memorandum. Thanks, -Shelley McGinnis, Ph.D. Bureau of Land Management Energy, Minerals, and Realty Management 1849 C Street NW, Room 5625 Washington, DC 20240 Office: 202-208-6551 Cell: 202-578-3010 Email: smcginnis@blm.gov -Shelley McGinnis, Ph.D. Bureau of Land Management Energy, Minerals, and Realty Management 1849 C Street NW, Room 5625 Washington, DC 20240 Office: 202-208-6551 Cell: 202-578-3010 Email: smcginnis@blm.gov -Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C. 20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov Label: "FOIA/DLR FOIA Response Tracking/TWS SNF Leasing Request" Created by:ryan.sklar@sol.doi.gov Total Messages in label:73 (21 conversations) Created: 01-28-2020 at 20:39 PM Conversation Contents Re: Twin Metals - response due by 2:30 PM Attachments: /11. Re: Twin Metals - response due by 2:30 PM/1.1 BriefPaper.HardrockMinerals.NoMN.14June2018+bwc.docx /11. Re: Twin Metals - response due by 2:30 PM/2.1 2018.06.14 BriefPaper.HardrockMinerals.NoMN.14June2018+bwc.docx /11. Re: Twin Metals - response due by 2:30 PM/3.1 2018.06.14 BriefPaper.HardrockMinerals.NoMN.14June2018+bwc.docx "Collier, Briana" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Attachments: "Collier, Briana" Thu Jun 14 2018 13:02:47 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Fink, Elena" Wendy Dorman , Karen Hawbecker , Aaron Moody , Ryan Sklar Re: Twin Metals - response due by 2:30 PM BriefPaper.HardrockMinerals.NoMN.14June2018+bwc.docx Elena, I edited as quickly as I could. I am not super comfortable with the contents of the BP at this point. Please consider these edits preliminary. I would very much like for DMR and DLR to have a further opportunity to review this briefing paper. Can we work with WO-100 to extend the timeframe here? Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 12:18 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Sure, I can look at this now. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 11:58 AM, Fink, Elena wrote: Hello Briana, Would you have time today to review the attached briefing table and summary table about the Twin Metal project? Please send me corrections by 2:45 PM today. I took the latest version that I think you had reviewed and updated the Third Lease Renewal section. Sorry for the short turn-around. ​Mike Nedd requested by 3:00 PM today. Thank you!​ All best, Elena Fink Deputy State Director, Natural Resources Bureau of Land Management, Eastern States 202-912-7730 desk; 202-689-4861 cell On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 10:15 AM, Fink, Elena wrote: Good morning, Mike, Mitch, Barbara, Yes, we can prepare and submit before 3pm today. All best, Elena Fink Deputy State Director, Natural Resources Bureau of Land Management, Eastern States 202-912-7730 desk; 202-689-4861 cell On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 10:10 AM, Michael Nedd wrote: Mitch/Barbara/Elena, ASLM by way of the BLM-Director Office (Kathy B) asked for an updated BP on Twin Metal by 5 PM today… I’m presuming you all can pull the last BP and go from there… I’m looping in key staff (cc) to ensure we pull together and get this in to WO-100 by maybe 3 PM????? "Hawbecker, Karen" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Attachments: "Hawbecker, Karen" Thu Jun 14 2018 14:05:13 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Fink, Elena" "Collier, Briana" , Wendy Dorman , Aaron Moody , Ryan Sklar Re: Twin Metals - response due by 2:30 PM 2018.06.14 BriefPaper.HardrockMinerals.NoMN.14June2018+bwc.docx Elena, I've added my edits to those that Briana made. I have a call into Mike Nedd to ask about what is driving the short deadline for this briefing paper. Thanks. --Karen On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 3:02 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Elena, I edited as quickly as I could. I am not super comfortable with the contents of the BP at this point. Please consider these edits preliminary. I would very much like for DMR and DLR to have a further opportunity to review this briefing paper. Can we work with WO-100 to extend the timeframe here? Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 12:18 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Sure, I can look at this now. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 11:58 AM, Fink, Elena wrote: Hello Briana, Would you have time today to review the attached briefing table and summary table about the Twin Metal project? Please send me corrections by 2:45 PM today. I took the latest version that I think you had reviewed and updated the Third Lease Renewal section. Sorry for the short turn-around. ​Mike Nedd requested by 3:00 PM today. Thank you!​ All best, Elena Fink Deputy State Director, Natural Resources Bureau of Land Management, Eastern States 202-912-7730 desk; 202-689-4861 cell On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 10:15 AM, Fink, Elena wrote: Good morning, Mike, Mitch, Barbara, Yes, we can prepare and submit before 3pm today. All best, Elena Fink Deputy State Director, Natural Resources Bureau of Land Management, Eastern States 202-912-7730 desk; 202-689-4861 cell On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 10:10 AM, Michael Nedd wrote: Mitch/Barbara/Elena, ASLM by way of the BLM-Director Office (Kathy B) asked for an updated BP on Twin Metal by 5 PM today… I’m presuming you all can pull the last BP and go from there… I’m looping in key staff (cc) to ensure we pull together and get this in to WO100 by maybe 3 PM????? -Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C. 20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov "Collier, Briana" From: "Collier, Briana" Sent: To: CC: Subject: Attachments: Thu Jun 14 2018 14:14:25 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Fink, Elena" , "Hawbecker, Karen" Wendy Dorman , Aaron Moody , Ryan Sklar Re: Twin Metals - response due by 2:30 PM 2018.06.14 BriefPaper.HardrockMinerals.NoMN.14June2018+bwc.docx Adding to Karen's and my prior edits, I made another adjustment here to the date that TMM filed suit. I also added a line in the timeline for the date TMM dismissed their lawsuit. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 2:05 PM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Elena, I've added my edits to those that Briana made. I have a call into Mike Nedd to ask about what is driving the short deadline for this briefing paper. Thanks. --Karen On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 3:02 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Elena, I edited as quickly as I could. I am not super comfortable with the contents of the BP at this point. Please consider these edits preliminary. I would very much like for DMR and DLR to have a further opportunity to review this briefing paper. Can we work with WO-100 to extend the timeframe here? Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 12:18 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Sure, I can look at this now. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 11:58 AM, Fink, Elena wrote: Hello Briana, Would you have time today to review the attached briefing table and summary table about the Twin Metal project? Please send me corrections by 2:45 PM today. I took the latest version that I think you had reviewed and updated the Third Lease Renewal section. Sorry for the short turn-around. ​Mike Nedd requested by 3:00 PM today. Thank you!​ All best, Elena Fink Deputy State Director, Natural Resources Bureau of Land Management, Eastern States 202-912-7730 desk; 202-689-4861 cell On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 10:15 AM, Fink, Elena wrote: Good morning, Mike, Mitch, Barbara, Yes, we can prepare and submit before 3pm today. All best, Elena Fink Deputy State Director, Natural Resources Bureau of Land Management, Eastern States 202-912-7730 desk; 202-689-4861 cell On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 10:10 AM, Michael Nedd wrote: Mitch/Barbara/Elena, ASLM by way of the BLM-Director Office (Kathy B) asked for an updated BP on Twin Metal by 5 PM today… I’m presuming you all can pull the last BP and go from there… I’m looping in key staff (cc) to ensure we pull together and get this in to WO-100 by maybe 3 PM????? -- Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C. 20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov "Hawbecker, Karen" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Hawbecker, Karen" Thu Jun 14 2018 14:18:18 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Collier, Briana" "Fink, Elena" , Wendy Dorman , Aaron Moody , Ryan Sklar Re: Twin Metals - response due by 2:30 PM Briana, Given an internal deadline, the version I just sent to Mike and Shelley may be the version that is sent forward. --Karen On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 4:14 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Adding to Karen's and my prior edits, I made another adjustment here to the date that TMM filed suit. I also added a line in the timeline for the date TMM dismissed their lawsuit. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 2:05 PM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Elena, I've added my edits to those that Briana made. I have a call into Mike Nedd to ask about what is driving the short deadline for this briefing paper. Thanks. --Karen On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 3:02 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Elena, I edited as quickly as I could. I am not super comfortable with the contents of the BP at this point. Please consider these edits preliminary. I would very much like for DMR and DLR to have a further opportunity to review this briefing paper. Can we work with WO-100 to extend the timeframe here? Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 12:18 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Sure, I can look at this now. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 11:58 AM, Fink, Elena wrote: Hello Briana, Would you have time today to review the attached briefing table and summary table about the Twin Metal project? Please send me corrections by 2:45 PM today. I took the latest version that I think you had reviewed and updated the Third Lease Renewal section. Sorry for the short turn-around. ​Mike Nedd requested by 3:00 PM today. Thank you!​ All best, Elena Fink Deputy State Director, Natural Resources Bureau of Land Management, Eastern States 202-912-7730 desk; 202-689-4861 cell On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 10:15 AM, Fink, Elena wrote: Good morning, Mike, Mitch, Barbara, Yes, we can prepare and submit before 3pm today. All best, Elena Fink Deputy State Director, Natural Resources Bureau of Land Management, Eastern States 202-912-7730 desk; 202-689-4861 cell On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 10:10 AM, Michael Nedd wrote: Mitch/Barbara/Elena, ASLM by way of the BLM-Director Office (Kathy B) asked for an updated BP on Twin Metal by 5 PM today… I’m presuming you all can pull the last BP and go from there… I’m looping in key staff (cc) to ensure we pull together and get this in to WO-100 by maybe 3 PM????? -Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C. 20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov -Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C. 20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov "Collier, Briana" From: Sent: To: CC: "Collier, Briana" Thu Jun 14 2018 14:22:00 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Hawbecker, Karen" "Fink, Elena" , Wendy Dorman , Aaron Moody , Ryan Sklar Subject: Re: Twin Metals - response due by 2:30 PM Understood. Thanks. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 2:18 PM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Briana, Given an internal deadline, the version I just sent to Mike and Shelley may be the version that is sent forward. --Karen On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 4:14 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Adding to Karen's and my prior edits, I made another adjustment here to the date that TMM filed suit. I also added a line in the timeline for the date TMM dismissed their lawsuit. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 2:05 PM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Elena, I've added my edits to those that Briana made. I have a call into Mike Nedd to ask about what is driving the short deadline for this briefing paper. Thanks. --Karen On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 3:02 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Elena, I edited as quickly as I could. I am not super comfortable with the contents of the BP at this point. Please consider these edits preliminary. I would very much like for DMR and DLR to have a further opportunity to review this briefing paper. Can we work with WO-100 to extend the timeframe here? Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 12:18 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Sure, I can look at this now. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 11:58 AM, Fink, Elena wrote: Hello Briana, Would you have time today to review the attached briefing table and summary table about the Twin Metal project? Please send me corrections by 2:45 PM today. I took the latest version that I think you had reviewed and updated the Third Lease Renewal section. Sorry for the short turn-around. ​Mike Nedd requested by 3:00 PM today. Thank you!​ All best, Elena Fink Deputy State Director, Natural Resources Bureau of Land Management, Eastern States 202-912-7730 desk; 202-689-4861 cell On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 10:15 AM, Fink, Elena wrote: Good morning, Mike, Mitch, Barbara, Yes, we can prepare and submit before 3pm today. All best, Elena Fink Deputy State Director, Natural Resources Bureau of Land Management, Eastern States 202-912-7730 desk; 202-689-4861 cell On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 10:10 AM, Michael Nedd wrote: Mitch/Barbara/Elena, ASLM by way of the BLM-Director Office (Kathy B) asked for an updated BP on Twin Metal by 5 PM today… I’m presuming you all can pull the last BP and go from there… I’m looping in key staff (cc) to ensure we pull together and get this in to WO-100 by maybe 3 PM????? -Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C. 20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov -Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C. 20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov Label: "FOIA/DLR FOIA Response Tracking/TWS SNF Leasing Request" Created by:ryan.sklar@sol.doi.gov Total Messages in label:73 (21 conversations) Created: 01-28-2020 at 20:39 PM Conversation Contents Fwd: Twin Metals Attachments: /12. Fwd: Twin Metals/1.1 BriefPaper.HardrockMinerals.NoMN.14June2018.docx /12. Fwd: Twin Metals/1.2 BriefPaper.HardrockMinerals.NoMN.14June2018.longer.version.docx /12. Fwd: Twin Metals/1.3 NoMN.Hardrock.Permits.Leases.14June2018.docx "Collier, Briana" From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: "Collier, Briana" Thu Jun 14 2018 13:14:15 GMT-0600 (MDT) Wendy Dorman , Karen Hawbecker , Aaron Moody , Ryan Sklar Fwd: Twin Metals BriefPaper.HardrockMinerals.NoMN.14June2018.docx BriefPaper.HardrockMinerals.NoMN.14June2018.longer.version.docx NoMN.Hardrock.Permits.Leases.14June2018.docx SOL team, FYI, what Elena sent forward to WO-100 did not include my edits. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Fink, Elena Date: Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 1:09 PM Subject: Fwd: Twin Metals To: Dean Gettinger , Randall Anderson , Lawrence Hobbs , Sabry Hanna , Mary Gunderman , Sally Spencer , Lesley Elser , Alfred Elser , Adam Merrill , Briana Collier Hello Everyone, Attached is what was forwarded to Mike Nedd today. Thank you. All best, Elena Fink Deputy State Director, Natural Resources Bureau of Land Management, Eastern States 202-912-7730 desk; 202-689-4861 cell ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Fink, Elena Date: Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 3:03 PM Subject: Re: Twin Metals To: Michael Nedd Cc: Mitchell Leverette , Barbara Eggers , Shelley McGinnis , Jully McQuilliams , Alfred Elser , Steven Wells Good afternoon, Mike, Per your request, attached is the Twin Metal briefing paper. We have attached two versions, a longer, more detailed version and a shortened version, whichever you think serves best. Please let me know if you need anything else. Sincerely, Elena Fink Deputy State Director, Natural Resources Bureau of Land Management, Eastern States 202-912-7730 desk; 202-689-4861 cell On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 10:10 AM, Michael Nedd wrote: Mitch/Barbara/Elena, ASLM by way of the BLM-Director Office (Kathy B) asked for an updated BP on Twin Metal by 5 PM today… I’m presuming you all can pull the last BP and go from there… I’m looping in key staff (cc) to ensure we pull together and get this in to WO-100 by maybe 3 PM????? "Dorman, Wendy" From: Sent: To: CC: "Dorman, Wendy" Thu Jun 14 2018 13:36:49 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Collier, Briana" Karen Hawbecker , Aaron Moody , Ryan Sklar Subject: Re: Twin Metals Briana, I presume Mike Nedd and ASLMM will want to make sure that the Twin Metal briefing paper receives SOL review. Karen is aware of these developments. Thanks for keeping us posted. --Wendy Wendy S. Dorman Division of Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior Phone: (202) 208-5312 On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 3:14 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: SOL team, FYI, what Elena sent forward to WO-100 did not include my edits. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Fink, Elena Date: Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 1:09 PM Subject: Fwd: Twin Metals To: Dean Gettinger , Randall Anderson , Lawrence Hobbs , Sabry Hanna , Mary Gunderman , Sally Spencer , Lesley Elser , Alfred Elser , Adam Merrill , Briana Collier Hello Everyone, Attached is what was forwarded to Mike Nedd today. Thank you. All best, Elena Fink Deputy State Director, Natural Resources Bureau of Land Management, Eastern States 202-912-7730 desk; 202-689-4861 cell ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Fink, Elena Date: Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 3:03 PM Subject: Re: Twin Metals To: Michael Nedd Cc: Mitchell Leverette , Barbara Eggers , Shelley McGinnis , Jully McQuilliams , Alfred Elser , Steven Wells Good afternoon, Mike, Per your request, attached is the Twin Metal briefing paper. We have attached two versions, a longer, more detailed version and a shortened version, whichever you think serves best. Please let me know if you need anything else. Sincerely, Elena Fink Deputy State Director, Natural Resources Bureau of Land Management, Eastern States 202-912-7730 desk; 202-689-4861 cell On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 10:10 AM, Michael Nedd wrote: Mitch/Barbara/Elena, ASLM by way of the BLM-Director Office (Kathy B) asked for an updated BP on Twin Metal by 5 PM today… I’m presuming you all can pull the last BP and go from there… I’m looping in key staff (cc) to ensure we pull together and get this in to WO-100 by maybe 3 PM????? Label: "FOIA/DLR FOIA Response Tracking/TWS SNF Leasing Request" Created by:ryan.sklar@sol.doi.gov Total Messages in label:73 (21 conversations) Created: 01-28-2020 at 20:39 PM Conversation Contents Twin Metals PRLAs within withdrawal area? Attachments: I13. Twin Metals PRLAs within withdrawal Proposed withdrawal area.pdf I13. Twin Metals PRLAs within withdrawal Superior National Forest Mineral Withdrawal Application Map.pdf I13. Twin Metals PRLAs within withdrawal FS withdrawal applicationpdf I13. Twin Metals PRLAs within withdrawal VER Attachment 1 - BLM ESO list of MN leases Jermits_applications.pdf I13. Twin Metals PRLAs within withdrawal I13. Twin Metals PRLAs within withdrawal Twin_Metals_Permits_Leases.pdf I13. Twin Metals PRLAs within withdrawal Preference Right Lease Application for Permits 50652 and 50846.pdf "Collier, Briana" From: "Collier, Briana" Sent: Fri May 11 2018 11:48:26 GMT-0600 (MDT) Dean Gettinger "Howell, Timothy" Ryan Sklar Karen Hawbecker Subject: Twin Metals PRLAs within withdrawal area? Proposed withdrawal area.pdf Superior National Forest Mineral Withdrawal Application Map.pdf FS withdrawal application.pdf VER Attachment 1 - BLM ESO list of MN Attachments: leases Jermits_applications.pdf Twin_Metals_Permits_Leases.pdf Preference Right Lease Application for Permits 50652 and 50846.pdf To: CC: Hi Dean, Tim: One of Twin Metals' lawyers has asserted that the company's currentlv pending PRLAs encompass lands outside of the proposed withdrawal area. The ?rst attachment below is the Appendix of the withdrawal application with the land descriptions of the lands proposed to be withdrawn. The second attachment is the map the FS put together to accompany its withdrawal application. The third is the withdrawal application itself in case you need it for reference. The fourth attachment is a list of Twin Metals interests that I got from BLM ESO awhile back. It indicates that the currently pending PRLAs involve the lands associated with prospecting permits 50652, 50846, and 50264. Tim made some maps in late 2016 that show the location of the three relevant prospecting permits, which I have attached as attachments 5 and 6. have also attached the copy of the PRLA for 50652 and 50846 that have in my ?les. I do not currently have a copy of the PRLA for 50264. Please let me know what you think of this assertion, and whether you need me to track down any additional information to address this issue. Thanks to you both for your assistance, Bnana Briana Collier Attomey-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. "Gettinger, Dean" From: "Gettinger, Dean" Sent: Fri May 11 2018 14:28:06 GMT-0600 (MDT) To: "Collier, Briana" "Howell, Timothy" Ryan Sklar CC: Karen Hawbecker Subject: Re: Twin Metals PRLAs within withdrawal area? Bnana, I took a look at this. Some of the lands in the withdrawal are described by section or partial sections, but some are by lots. I don't have a map with the lots handy. My somewhat cursory look indicates that at least a fair portion of the lands are included in the withdrawal. Unless TMM is asserting that all of the lands in their PRLAs are outside the withdrawal, I would say then need to give us speci?c descriptions for the lands in question. Tim was going take a look on Monday. Dean On Fri, May 11, 2018 at 12:48 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Hi Dean, Tim: One of Twin Metals' lawyers has asserted that the company's currently pending PRLAs encompass lands outside of the proposed withdrawal area. The first attachment below is the Appendix of the withdrawal application with the land descriptions of the lands proposed to be withdrawn. The second attachment is the map the FS put together to accompany its withdrawal application. The third is the withdrawal application itself in case you need it for reference. The fourth attachment is a list of Twin Metals interests that I got from BLM ESO awhile back. It indicates that the currently pending PRLAs involve the lands associated with prospecting permits 50652, 50846, and 50264. Tim made some maps in late 2016 that show the location of the three relevant prospecting permits, which I have attached as attachments 5 and 6. I have also attached the copy of the PRLA for 50652 and 50846 that I have in my files. I do not currently have a copy of the PRLA for 50264. Please let me know what you think of this assertion, and whether you need me to track down any additional information to address this issue. Thanks to you both for your assistance, Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. -Dean Gettinger District Manager Northeastern States District 626 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 200 Milwaukee, WI 53202 (414) 297-4402 "Howell, Timothy" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Howell, Timothy" Tue May 15 2018 08:15:41 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Collier, Briana" Dean Gettinger , Ryan Sklar , Karen Hawbecker Re: Twin Metals PRLAs within withdrawal area? Sorry for the delay but I've had a chance to look this over. Technically there is a (b) (5) (b) (5) If you have any questions or need a map just let me know and I'll be happy to help. Regards, Timothy Howell On Fri, May 11, 2018 at 12:48 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Hi Dean, Tim: One of Twin Metals' lawyers has asserted that the company's currently pending PRLAs encompass lands outside of the proposed withdrawal area. The ?rst attachment below is the Appendix of the withdrawal application with the land descriptions of the lands proposed to be withdrawn. The second attachment is the map the FS put together to accompany its withdrawal application. The third is the withdrawal application itself in case you need it for reference. The fourth attachment is a list of Twin Metals interests that I got from BLM ESO awhile back. It indicates that the currently pending PRLAs involve the lands associated with prospecting permits 50652, 50846, and 50264. Tim made some maps in late 2016 that show the location of the three relevant prospecting permits, which I have attached as attachments 5 and 6. I have also attached the copy of the PRLA for 50652 and 50846 that have in my ?les. I do not currently have a copy of the PRLA for 50264. Please let me know what you think of this assertion, and whether you need me to track down any additional information to address this issue. Thanks to you both for your assistance, B?ana Briana Collier Attomey-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Timothy W. Howell Mining Engineer BLM-Rolla Solid Minerals Of?ce 1400 Independence Road Rolla, MO 65401 Phone: (573) 308-3701 Fax: (573) 308-3704 "Collier, Briana" From: "Collier, Briana" Sent: Tue May 15 2018 08:22:22 GMT-0600 (MDT) To: "Howell, Timothy" Dean Gettinger Ryan Sklar CC: Karen Hawbecker Subject: Re: Twin Metals PRLAs within withdrawal area? Thanks Tim. So. to make sure that I understand your email. vour assessment is that Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave, NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248?5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Tue, May 15, 2018 at 8:15 AM, Howell, Timothy wrote: Sorrv for the delay but I've had a chance to look this over. Technicallv there is a If you have any questions or need a map just let me know and I'll be happy to help. Regards, Timothy Howell On Fri, May 11, 2018 at 12:48 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Hi Dean, Tim: One of Twin Metals' lawyers has asserted that the company's currentlv pendinq PRLAs encompass lands outside of the proposed withdrawal area. The ?rst attachment below is the Appendix of the withdrawal application with the land descriptions of the lands proposed to be withdrawn. The second attachment is the map the FS put together to accompany its withdrawal application. The third is the withdrawal application itself in case you need it for reference. The fourth attachment is a list of Twin Metals interests that I got from BLM ESO awhile back. It indicates that the currently pending PRLAs involve the lands associated with prospecting permits 50652, 50846, and 50264. Tim made some maps in late 2016 that show the location of the three relevant prospecting permits, which I have attached as attachments 5 and 6. have also attached the copy of the PRLA for 50652 and 50846 that have in my ?les. I do not currently have a copy of the PRLA for 50264. Please let me know what you think of this assertion, and whether you need me to track down any additional information to address this issue. Thanks to you both for your assistance, Bnana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marguette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Timothy W. Howell Mining Engineer BLM-Rolla Solid Minerals Of?ce 1400 Independence Road Rolla MO 65401 Phone: (573) 308-3701 Fax: (573) 308-3704 "Howell, Timothy" From: "Howell, Timothy" Sent: Tue May 15 2018 08:24:46 GMT-0600 (MDT) To: "Collier, Briana" Dean Gettinger Ryan Sklar CC: Karen Hawbecker Subject: Re: Twin Metals PRLAs within withdrawal area? Correct. On Tue, May 15, 2018 at 9:22 AM, Collier, Briana wrote: Thanks Tim. So, to make sure that I understand your email, your assessment is that Briana Collier Attomey-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave.. NW Ste.1800 AlbuguergueI NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Tue, May 15, 2018 at 8:15 AM, Howell, Timothy wrote: Sorry for the delay but I've had a chance to look this over. Technically there is a (b) (5) If you have any questions or need a map just let me know and I'll be happy to help. Regards, Timothy Howell On Fri, May 11, 2018 at 12:48 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Hi Dean, Tim: One of Twin Metals' lawyers has asserted that the company's currently pending PRLAs encompass lands outside of the proposed withdrawal area. (b) (5) The ?rst attachment below is the Appendix of the withdrawal application with the land descriptions of the lands proposed to be withdrawn. The second attachment is the map the FS put together to accompany its withdrawal application. The third is the withdrawal application itself in case you need it for reference. The fourth attachment is a list of Twin Metals interests that I got from BLM ESO awhile back. It indicates that the currently pending PRLAs involve the lands associated with prospecting permits 50652, 50846, and 50264. Tim made some maps in late 2016 that show the location of the three relevant prospecting permits, which I have attached as attachments 5 and 6. I have also attached the copy of the PRLA for 50652 and 50846 that have in my ?les. I do not currently have a copy of the PRLA for 50264. Please let me know what you think of this assertion, and whether you need me to track down any additional information to address this issue. Thanks to you both for your assistance, Bnana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuguergue, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Timothy W. Howell Mining Engineer BLM-Rolla Solid Minerals Of?ce 1400 Independence Road Rolla. MO 65401 Phone: (573) 308-3701 Fax: (573) 308-3704 Timothy W. Howell Mining Engineer BLM-Rolla Solid Minerals Of?ce 1400 Independence Road Rolla, MO 65401 Phone: (573) 308-3701 Fax: (573) 308-3704 "Collier, Briana" From: "Collier, Briana" Sent: Tue May 15 2018 08:27:59 GMT-0600 (MDT) To: "Howell, Timothy" Dean Gettinger Ryan Sklar CC: Karen Hawbecker Subject: Re: Twin Metals PRLAs within withdrawal area? Okay, great. Thanks very much to you and Dean for turning this around quickly. We are meeting with Twin Metals' lawyers again today. If they continue to argue that the PRLA lands are outside of the withdrawal area, we will ask them to provide speci?c land descriptions for the areas in question, as Dean suggested. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Tue, May 15, 2018 at 8:24 AM, Howell, Timothy wrote: Correct. On Tue, May 15, 2018 at 9:22 AM, Collier, Briana wrote: Thanks Tim. So. to make sure that I understand your email. vour assessment is that Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marguette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuguergue, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Tue, May 15, 2018 at 8:15 AM, Howell, Timothy wrote: Sorrv for the delav but I've had a chance to look this over. Technicallv there is a If you have any questions or need a map just let me know and I'll be happy to help. Regards, Timothy Howell On Fri, May 11, 2018 at 12:48 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Hi Dean, Tim: One of Twin Metals' lawyers has asserted that the company's currentlv pendinq PRLAs encompass lands outside of the proposed withdrawal area. The ?rst attachment below is the Appendix of the withdrawal application with the land descriptions of the lands proposed to be withdrawn. The second attachment is the map the FS put together to accompany its withdrawal application. The third is the withdrawal application itself in case you need it for reference. The fourth attachment is a list of Twin Metals interests that I got from BLM ESO awhile back. It indicates that the currently pending PRLAs involve the lands associated with prospecting permits 50652, 50846, and 50264. Tim made some maps in late 2016 that show the location of the three relevant prospecting permits, which I have attached as attachments 5 and 6. have also attached the copy of the PRLA for 50652 and 50846 that I have in my ?les. I do not currently have a copy of the PRLA for 50264. Please let me know what you think of this assertion, and whether you need me to track down any additional information to address this issue. Thanks to you both for your assistance, Bnana Briana Collier Attomey-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave.. NW Ste.1800 AlbuguergueI NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Timothy W. Howell Mining Engineer BLM-Rolla Solid Minerals Of?ce 1400 Independence Road Rolla. MO 65401 Phone: (573) 308-3701 Fax: (573) 308-3704 Timothy W. Howell Mining Engineer BLM-Rolla Solid Minerals Office 1400 Independence Road Rolla, MO 65401 Phone: (573) 308-3701 Fax: (573) 308-3704 Label: "FOIA/DLR FOIA Response Tracking/TWS SNF Leasing Request" Created by:ryan.sklar@sol.doi.gov Total Messages in label:73 (21 conversations) Created: 01-28-2020 at 20:39 PM Conversation Contents BLM update on NEPA for TMM lease renewals Attachments: I14. BLM update on NEPA for TMM lease renewals/1.1 2018.05.07 BLM MN Prospecting Permit status Itr to USFS_draft_SOL.docx I14. BLM update on NEPA for TMM lease renewals/2.1 2018.05.08 BLM MN Prospecting Permit status Itr to USFS_draft_SOL.docx I14. BLM update on NEPA for TMM lease renewals/4.1 2018.05.08 BLM MN Prospecting Permit status Itr to rhm.docx "Collier, Briana" From: "Collier, Briana" Sent: Tue May 08 2018 09:48:24 GMT-0600 (MDT) To: Karen Hawbecker CC: Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Ryan Sklar Subject: BLM update on NEPA for TMM lease renewals . 2018.05.07 BLM MN Prospecting Permit status Itr to AttaChments' USFS_draft_SOL.docx Hi Karen, I spoke with Dean Gettinger this morning and he gave the following update on the Twin Metals lease renewal NEPA: BLM ESO has reviewed the previously prepared draft EA, done some editing, and identi?ed areas to update. Dean has drafted consultation letters to send to the three area tribes and the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Of?cer (SHPO). He has also drafted a letter to the Forest Service requesting surface use stipulations. Dean plans to send these letters out next week. He will also send a consultation letter to the FWS for Section 7 compliance. asked him to send us FYI copies after he sends these letters out, but I did not think they would need legal review. If you would like DMR to review them before he sends them out, please let me know. Also. regarding the issue of avea ac aes ra I again 60W or your re erence. Lastly, there is no call in number for today's meeting with Twin Metals, so I will wait to hear as to whether additional follow-on tasks come out of that meeting. Thanks very much, B?ana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. "Hawbecker, Karen" From: "Hawbecker, Karen" Sent: Tue May 08 2018 11:04:15 GMT-0600 (MDT) To: "Collier, Briana" Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Ryan Sklar Subject: Re: BLM update on NEPA for TMM lease renewals 2018.05.08 BLM MN Prospecting Permit status to Attachments: USFS_draft_SOL.docx Here are my edits. On Tue, May 8, 2018 at 11:48 AM, Collier, Briana wrote: Hi Karen, I spoke with Dean Gettinger this morning and he gave the following update on the Twin Metals lease renewal NEPA: BLM ESO has reviewed the previously prepared draft EA, done some editing, and identi?ed areas to update. Dean has drafted consultation letters to send to the three area tribes and the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Of?cer (SHPO). He has also drafted a letter to the Forest Service requesting surface use stipulations. Dean plans to send these letters out next week. He will also send a consultation letter to the FWS for Section 7 compliance. I asked him to send us FYI copies after he sends these letters out, but I did not think they would need legal review. If you would like DMR to review them before he sends them out, please let me know. Also, regarding the issue of . avea ac aes ra I again eow or your re erence. Lastly, there is no call in number for today's meeting with Twin Metals, so I will wait to hear as to whether additional follow-on tasks come out of that meeting. Thanks very much, Bnana Briana Collier Attomey-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Of?ce of the Solicitor US. Department of the Interior 1849 Street NW. MS 6348 Washington, DC. 20240 Of?ce: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker sol.doi. ov "Collier, Briana" From: "Collier, Briana" Sent: Tue May 08 2018 11:11:48 GMT-0600 (MDT) To: "Hawbecker, Karen" CC: Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Ryan Sklar Subject: Re: BLM update on NEPA for TMM lease renewals Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Tue, May 8, 2018 at 11:04 AM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Here are my edits. On Tue, May 8, 2018 at 11:48 AM, Collier, Briana wrote: Hi Karen, I spoke with Dean Gettinger this morning and he gave the following update on the Twin Metals lease renewal NEPA: BLM ESO has reviewed the previously prepared draft EA, done some editing, and identi?ed areas to update. Dean has drafted consultation letters to send to the three area tribes and the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Of?cer (SHPO). He has also drafted a letter to the Forest Service requesting surface use stipulations. Dean plans to send these letters out next week. He will also send a consultation letter to the FWS for Section 7 compliance. asked him to send us FYI copies after he sends these letters out, but I did not think they would need legal review. If you would like DMR to review them before he sends them out, please let me know. Also, regarding the issue of avea ac aes ra I again eow or your re erence. Lastly, there is no call in number for today's meeting with Twin Metals, so I will wait to hear as to whether additional follow-on tasks come out of that meeting. Thanks very much, Bnana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Of?ce of the Solicitor .S. Department of the Interior 1849 Street NW. MS 6348 Washington, DC. 20240 Of?ce: (202) 208?4507 karen.hawbecker sol.doi. ov "McNeer, Richard" From: "McNeer, Richard" Sent: Tue May 08 2018 11:12:49 GMT-0600 (MDT) To: "Hawbecker, Karen" "Collier, Briana" Roy Fuller CC: Ryan Sklar Subject: Re: BLM update on NEPA for TMM lease renewals 2018.05.08 BLM MN Prospecting Permit status to Attacr'mems' rhm.docx Karen: have deleted the sentence with the words? The letter still conveys the same substance. Richard On Tue, May 8, 2018 at 1:04 PM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Here are my edits. On Tue, May 8, 2018 at 11:48 AM, Collier, Briana wrote: Hi Karen, I spoke with Dean Gettinger this morning and he gave the following update on the Twin Metals lease renewal NEPA: BLM ESO has reviewed the previously prepared draft EA, done some editing, and identi?ed areas to update. Dean has drafted consultation letters to send to the three area tribes and the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Of?cer (SHPO). He has also drafted a letter to the Forest Service requesting surface use stipulations. Dean plans to send these letters out next week. He will also send a consultation letter to the FWS for Section 7 compliance. I asked him to send us FYI copies after he sends these letters out, but I did not think they would need legal review. If you would like DMR to review them before he sends them out, please let me know. Also. regarding the issue of . avea ac aes ra I again eow or your re erence. Lastly, there is no call in number for today's meeting with Twin Metals, so I will wait to hear as to whether additional follow-on tasks come out of that meeting. Thanks very much, Bnana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Of?ce of the Solicitor US. Department of the Interior 1849 Street NW. MS 6348 Washington, DC. 20240 Of?ce: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker soldoi. ov "Hawbecker, Karen" From: "Hawbecker, Karen" Sent: Tue May 08 2018 13:24:43 GMT-0600 (MDT) To: "McNeer, Richard" "Collier, Briana" Roy Fuller Ryan Sklar Subject: Re: BLM update on NEPA for TMM lease renewals Richard, I like that change. Thanks. We'll see if this becomes necessary to send. ?Karen On Tue, May 8, 2018 at 1:12 PM, McNeer, Richard wrote: Karen: have deleted the sentence with the words? The letter still conveys the same substance. Richard On Tue, May 8, 2018 at 1:04 PM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Here are my edits. On Tue, May 8, 2018 at 11:48 AM, Collier, Briana wrote: Hi Karen, I spoke with Dean Gettinger this morning and he gave the following update on the Twin Metals lease renewal NEPA: BLM ESO has reviewed the previously prepared draft EA, done some editing, and identi?ed areas to update. Dean has drafted consultation letters to send to the three area tribes and the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Of?cer (SHPO). He has also drafted a letter to the Forest Service requesting surface use stipulations. Dean plans to send these letters out next week. He will also send a consultation letter to the FWS for Section 7 compliance. asked him to send us FYI copies after he sends these letters out, but I did not think they would need legal review. If you would like DMR to review them before he sends them out, please let me know. Also, regarding the issue of avea ac aes ra I again eow or your re erence. Lastly, there is no call in number for today's meeting with Twin Metals, so I will wait to hear as to whether additional follow-on tasks come out of that meeting. Thanks very much, Bnana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave, NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. -Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C. 20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov -Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C. 20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov Label: "FOIA/DLR FOIA Response Tracking/TWS SNF Leasing Request" Created by:ryan.sklar@sol.doi.gov Total Messages in label:73 (21 conversations) Created: 01-28-2020 at 20:40 PM Conversation Contents Pre-meeting with AG OGC is at noon EDT Attachments: /15. Pre-meeting with AG OGC is at noon EDT/6.1 2018.5.7 Draft TMM PRLA Memorandum.docx /15. Pre-meeting with AG OGC is at noon EDT/7.1 2018.05.08 ksh edits Draft TMM PRLA Memorandum.docx "Hawbecker, Karen" From: Sent: To: Subject: "Hawbecker, Karen" Mon May 07 2018 09:34:30 GMT-0600 (MDT) Briana Collier , Richard McNeer , "Sklar, Ryan" Pre-meeting with AG OGC is at noon EDT Just wanted to make sure you know about the time change. Thanks. -Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C. 20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov "Collier, Briana" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Collier, Briana" Mon May 07 2018 09:40:38 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Hawbecker, Karen" Richard McNeer , "Sklar, Ryan" , Roy Fuller Re: Pre-meeting with AG OGC is at noon EDT Thanks Karen. As an update, Roy and I have been working on the legal memo considering Twin Metals' arguments as to whether (b) (5) . We have done the research, talked through the arguments, and are finishing up drafting the memo now. We hope to have a draft to circulate for your and Richard's review later this week. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 9:34 AM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Just wanted to make sure you know about the time change. Thanks. -Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C. 20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov "Sklar, Ryan" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Sklar, Ryan" Mon May 07 2018 09:43:10 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Hawbecker, Karen" Briana Collier , Richard McNeer Re: Pre-meeting with AG OGC is at noon EDT Thanks. Karen, are folks meeting in your office, or is everyone calling in on their own? On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 11:34 AM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Just wanted to make sure you know about the time change. Thanks. -Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C. 20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov -Ryan Sklar Attorney-Advisor Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 202-208-3039 NOTICE: This e-mail (including attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this e-mail or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. "Hawbecker, Karen" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Hawbecker, Karen" Mon May 07 2018 12:24:28 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Sklar, Ryan" Briana Collier , Richard McNeer Re: Pre-meeting with AG OGC is at noon EDT Sorry I didn't get a chance to respond to your inquiry, Ryan. I was running in from another meeting. On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 11:43 AM, Sklar, Ryan wrote: Thanks. Karen, are folks meeting in your office, or is everyone calling in on their own? On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 11:34 AM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Just wanted to make sure you know about the time change. Thanks. -Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C. 20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov -Ryan Sklar Attorney-Advisor Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 202-208-3039 NOTICE: This e-mail (including attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this e-mail or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. -Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C. 20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov "Hawbecker, Karen" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Hawbecker, Karen" Mon May 07 2018 12:24:57 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Collier, Briana" Richard McNeer , "Sklar, Ryan" , Roy Fuller Re: Pre-meeting with AG OGC is at noon EDT ​Thanks, Briana. What is the direction of the memo? ​ On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 11:40 AM, Collier, Briana wrote: Thanks Karen. As an update, Roy and I have been working on the legal memo considering Twin Metals' arguments as to whether (b) (5) We have done the research, talked through the arguments, and are finishing up drafting the memo now. We hope to have a draft to circulate for your and Richard's review later this week. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 9:34 AM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Just wanted to make sure you know about the time change. Thanks. Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Of?ce of the Solicitor US. Department of the Interior 1849 Street NW. MS 6348 Washington, DC. 20240 Of?ce: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker sol.doi. ov Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Of?ce of the Solicitor US. Department of the Interior 1849 Street NW. MS 6348 Washington, DC. 20240 Of?ce: (202) 208?4507 karen.hawbecker sol.doi. ov "Collier, Briana" From: "Collier, Briana" Sent: Mon May 07 2018 12:50:25 GMT-0600 (MDT) To: "Hawbecker, Karen" CC: Richard McNeer "Sklar', Ryan" Roy Fuller Subject: Re: Pre-meeting with AG OGC is at noon EDT Attachments: 2018.5.7 Draft TMM PRLA Memorandumdocx The memo I have attached a copy of the draft still under construction. We would be happy to discuss it with the group before tomorrow's call if you would like to pinpoint exactly what we want to say about it to the company. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 12:24 PM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: ​Thanks, Briana. What is the direction of the memo? ​ On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 11:40 AM, Collier, Briana wrote: Thanks Karen. As an update, Roy and I have been working on the legal memo considering Twin Metals' arguments as to whether (b) (5) We have done the research, talked through the arguments, and are finishing up drafting the memo now. We hope to have a draft to circulate for your and Richard's review later this week. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 9:34 AM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Just wanted to make sure you know about the time change. Thanks. -Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C. 20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.dov Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Of?ce of the Solicitor US. Department of the Interior 1849 Street NW. MS 6348 Washington, DC. 20240 Of?ce: (202) 208-4507 "Hawbecker, Karen" From: "Hawbecker, Karen" Sent: Tue May 08 2018 09:58:03 GMT-0600 (MDT) To: "Collier, Briana" CC: Richard McNeer "Sklar, Ryan" Roy Fuller Subject: Re: Pre-meeting with AG OGC is at noon EDT Attachments: 2018.05.08 edits Draft TMM PRLA Memorandumdocx I've read through the ?rst half of this draft memo and offer my edits on that portion. I'll wait for the next version to review the remainder. Thank you. -Karen On Mon, May 7. 2018 at 2:50 PM, Collier. Briana wrote: The memo have attached a copy of the draft still under construction. We would be happy to discuss it with the group before tomorrow's call if you would like to pinpoint exactly what we want to say about it to the company. Briana Collier Attomey-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 12:24 PM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: ​Thanks, Briana. What is the direction of the memo? ​ On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 11:40 AM, Collier, Briana wrote: Thanks Karen. As an update, Roy and I have been working on the legal memo considering Twin Metals' arguments as to whether (b) (5) . We have done the research, talked through the arguments, and are finishing up drafting the memo now. We hope to have a draft to circulate for your and Richard's review later this week. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 9:34 AM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Just wanted to make sure you know about the time change. Thanks. -Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C. 20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov -Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C. 20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov -Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C. 20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov Label: "FOIA/DLR FOIA Response Tracking/TWS SNF Leasing Request" Created by:ryan.sklar@sol.doi.gov Total Messages in label:73 (21 conversations) Created: 01-28-2020 at 20:40 PM Conversation Contents BLM decision reinstating Twin Metals leases Attachments: /16. BLM decision reinstating Twin Metals leases/1.1 Rescission of Dec 15 2016 Lease Renewal App Rejection Twin Metals 050218.pdf "Collier, Briana" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Attachments: "Collier, Briana" Wed May 02 2018 13:29:19 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Boronow, Clare (ENRD)" , "Piropato, Marissa (ENRD)" , "Bosshardt, Stacey (ENRD)" , "Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD)" , "Vandlik, John - OGC" , "Franklin, Jessica - OGC" , "Vukelich, Vincent - OGC" Karen Hawbecker , Richard McNeer , Ryan Sklar , Roy Fuller BLM decision reinstating Twin Metals leases Rescission of Dec 15 2016 Lease Renewal App Rejection Twin Metals 050218.pdf All, Attached below is BLM's decision, issued today, which reinstates Twin Metals' leases MNES-01352 and MNES-01353, as well as Twin Metals' application to renew these leases. Thank you. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Label: "FOIA/DLR FOIA Response Tracking/TWS SNF Leasing Request" Created by:ryan.sklar@sol.doi.gov Total Messages in label:73 (21 conversations) Created: 01-28-2020 at 20:40 PM Conversation Contents Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Attachments: I17. Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter/2.1 Final signed BLM-TwinMetalsMinnesota decision.pdf I17. Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter/2.2 (8).docx I17. Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter/15.1 From TMM website 2012.ij I17. Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter/15.2 TMM - DOI Hawbecker Meeting Presentation (June 12 (3).pptx "Collier, Briana" From: "Collier, Briana" Sent: Tue Apr 17 2018 14:05:30 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Hawbecker, Karen" Richard To: McNeer Roy Fuller Ryan Sklar Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement Subject: decision letter Karen, Richard, Roy: FYI, I'm working on getting some additional factual information out of BLM ESO to answer Clare's questions on the operations plans and Forest Service stips. Dean had to reach out to the Rolla of?ce for a complete set of records. I guess that he doesn't have them all in Milwaukee. Also, Rvan: Do you have anv thoughts on Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 10:01 AM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. To clarify, do the 2012 stips apply to the plan of operations for Is there a plan of operations for the other lease, Does Interior have anv thouohts on whether From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 8:43 AM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Clare, Attached are the Twin Metals Plan of Operations for exploration on the MNES-1352 lease that the BLM had previously approved and two sets of Forest Service sru'face use stipulations: 1) the original 207 stips attached to the plan of ops approval; and 2) the latest version of those stips, which were developed/updated as part of the Forest Service's 2012 Superior National Forest prospecting permit EIS effort. The Forest Service now attaches the 2012 stips to any approval for exploration in a new area, be it under a prospecting permit or be it under a lease plan of operations amendment approval for the same exploration activities in a new area on the leasehold. Please feel free to give me a call if you have questions or would like a more detailed explanation. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser. Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marguette Ave.I NW Ste. 1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination. distribution, copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Fri, Apr 13, 2018 at 4:22 PM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Clare, It has not yet been signed. I believe it won't go out this week. We'll let you know when we have an update about timing. --Karen On Fri, Apr 13, 2018 at 6:18 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. Was the letter to Twin Metals reinstating the leases sent out today? From: Collier, Briana Sent: Friday, April 13, 2018 4:11 PM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi Clare, (b) (5) Thanks and please let us know of any other questions or concerns. Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 4:26 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) <Clare.Boronow@usdoj.gov> wrote: Hi Briana, Thanks for sharing this with us. We have a few questions: (b) (5) Thanks, Clare From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 12:29 PM To: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) ; Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) ; Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Karen Hawbecker ; Richard McNeer ; Roy Fuller Subject: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Sean, Marissa, Clare: We would like to share with you BLM's the draft decision letter reinstating Twin Metals' leases MNES 1352 and MNES 1353, which were the subject of the Franconia Minerals LLC v. United States litigation. We expect this letter to be signed and sent out on Friday. It is possible that this decision letter might spark new litigation from the environmental groups. Please let us know if you have questions. Thank you, Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. "Collier, Briana" From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: "Collier, Briana" Tue Apr 17 2018 14:19:54 GMT-0600 (MDT) Ryan Sklar Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Final signed BLM-TwinMetalsMinnesota decision.pdf DecisionLetter.MNES.1352.1353.Rescinding.prior.decision.8Feb2018 (8).docx Here is the original decision letter and the new draft decision letter about to go out. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 2:05 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Karen, Rlchard, Roy: FYI, I'm working on getting some additional factual information out of BLM ESO to answer Clare's questions on the operations plans and Forest Service stips. Dean had to reach out to the Rolla of?ce for a complete set of records. I guess that he doesn't have them all in Milwaukee. Also, Rvan: Do you have any thoughts on Briana Collier Attomey-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or othenNise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 10:01 AM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. To clarify, do the 2012 stips apply to the plan of operations for Is there a plan of operations for the other lease, Does Interior have anv thoughts on whether From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 8:43 AM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Hawbecker, Karen Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter lare, Attached are the Twin Metals Plan of Operations for exploration on the MNES-1352 lease that the BLM had previously approved and two sets of Forest Service surface use stipulations: 1) the original 207 stips attached to the plan of ops approval; and 2) the latest version of those stips, which were developed/updated as part of the Forest Service?s 2012 Superior National Forest prospecting pelmit EIS effort. The Forest Service now attaches the 2012 stips to any approval for exploration in a new area, be it under a prospecting permit or be it under a lease plan of operations amendment approval for the same exploration activities in a new area on the leasehold. Please feel free to give me a call if you have questions or would like a more detailed explanation. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Fri, Apr 13, 2018 at 4:22 PM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Clare, It has not yet been signed. I believe it won't go out this week. We'll let you know when we have an update about timing. --Karen On Fri, Apr 13, 2018 at 6:18 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. Was the letter to Twin Metals reinstating the leases sent out today? From: Collier, Briana Sent: Friday, April 13, 2018 4:11 PM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) ; Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) ; Karen Hawbecker ; Richard McNeer ; Roy Fuller Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi Clare, (b) (5) Thanks and please let us know of any other questions or concerns. Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 4:26 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) <Clare.Boronow@usdoj.gov> wrote: Hi Briana, Thanks for sharing this with us. We have a few questions: (b) (5) Thanks, Clare From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 12:29 PM To: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) ; Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) ; Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Karen Hawbecker ; Richard McNeer ; Roy Fuller Subject: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Sean, Marissa, Clare: We would like to share with you BLM's the draft decision letter reinstating Twin Metals' leases MNES 1352 and MNES 1353, which were the subject of the Franconia Minerals LLC v. United States litigation. We expect this letter to be signed and sent out on Friday. It is possible that this decision letter might spark new litigation from the environmental groups. Please let us know if you have questions. Thank you, Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. con?dential. or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination. distribution. copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. "Hawbecker, Karen" From: Sent To: CC: Subject: "Hawbecker, Karen" Tue Apr 17 2018 15:50:19 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Collier, Briana" Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Ryan Sklar Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter B?ana, -- aren On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 4:05 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Karen, Rlchard, Roy: FYI, I'm working on getting some additional factual information out of BLM ESO to answer Clare's questions on the operations plans and Forest Service stips. Dean had to reach out to the Rolla of?ce for a complete set of records. I guess that he doesn't have them all in Milwaukee. Also, Rvan: Do you have anv thoughts on Briana Collier Attomey-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque. NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 10:01 AM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. To clarify, do the 2012 stips apply to the plan of operations for Is there a plan of operations for the other lease, Does Interior have anv thouohts on whether From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 8:43 AM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Clare, Attached are the Twin Metals Plan of Operations for exploration on the MNES-1352 lease that the BLM had previously approved and two sets of Forest Service sru?face use stipulations: 1) the original 207 stips attached to the plan of ops approval; and 2) the latest version of those stips, which were developed/updated as part of the Forest Service's 2012 Superior National Forest prospecting permit EIS effort. The Forest Service now attaches the 2012 stips to any approval for exploration in a new area, be it lurder a prospecting permit or be it lurder a lease plan of operations amendment approval for the same exploration activities in a new area on the leasehold. Please feel free to give me a call if you have questions or would like a more detailed explanation. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser. Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marguette Ave.I NW Ste. 1800 Albuquerque. NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248?5604 This email (including any attaclmrents) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination. distribution. copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Fri, Apr 13, 2018 at 4:22 PM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Clare, It has not yet been signed. I believe it won't go out this week. We'll let you know when we have an update about timing. --Karen On Fri, Apr 13, 2018 at 6: 18 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. Was the letter to Twin Metals reinstating the leases sent out today? From: Collier, Briana Sent: Friday, April 13, 2018 4:11 PM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Karen Hawbecker ; Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi Clare, (b) (5) Thanks and please let us know of any other questions or concerns. Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 4:26 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) <Clare.Boronow@usdoj.gov> wrote: Hi Briana, Thanks for sharing this with us. We have a few questions: (b) (5) Thanks, Clare From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 12:29 PM To: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) ; Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) ; Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Karen Hawbecker ; Richard McNeer ; Roy Fuller Subject: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Sean, Marissa, Clare: We would like to share with you BLM's the draft decision letter reinstating Twin Metals' leases MNES 1352 and MNES 1353, which were the subject of the Franconia Minerals LLC v. United States litigation. We expect this letter to be signed and sent out on Friday. It is possible that this decision letter might spark new litigation from the environmental groups. Please let us know if you have questions. Thank you, Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. -Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C. 20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov "Collier, Briana" From: Sent: To: "Collier, Briana" Tue Apr 17 2018 16:04:58 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Hawbecker, Karen" CC: Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Ryan Sklar . Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement Subject. . . decrsron letter Karen. In a 0U proposrngaca In response 0 ares as roun quesrons. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave, NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 3:50 PM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Bnana, - aren On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 4:05 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Karen, Rlchard, Roy: FYI, I'm working on getting some additional factual information out of BLM ESO to answer Clare's questions on the operations plans and Forest Service stips. Dean had to reach out to the Rolla of?ce for a complete set of records. I guess that he doesn't have them all in Milwaukee. Also, Rvan: Do you have anv thoughts on Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave. NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque. NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 10:01 AM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. To clarify, do the 2012 stips apply to the plan of operations for Is there a plan of operations for the other lease, Does Interior have anv thouohts on whether From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 8:43 AM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Clare, Attached are the Twin Metals Plan of Operations for exploration on the MNES-1352 lease that the BLM had previously approved and two sets of Forest Service surface use stipulations: 1) the original 207 stips attached to the plan of ops approval; and 2) the latest version of those stips, which were developed/updated as part of the Forest Service's 2012 Superior National Forest prospecting permit EIS effort. The Forest Service now attaches the 2012 stips to any approval for exploration in a new area, be it imder a prospecting permit or be it imder a lease plan of operations amendment approval for the same exploration activities in a new area on the leasehold. Please feel free to give me a call if you have questions or would like a more detailed explanation. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser. Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marguette Ave.I NW Ste.l800 Albuguergue, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution. copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Fri, Apr 13, 2018 at 4:22 PM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Clare, It has not yet been signed. I believe it won't go out this week. We'll let you know when we have an update about timing. --Karen On Fri, Apr 13, 2018 at 6: 18 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. Was the letter to Twin Metals reinstating the leases sent out today? From: Collier, Briana Sent: Friday, April 13, 2018 4:11 PM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) ; Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) ; Karen Hawbecker ; Richard McNeer ; Roy Fuller Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi Clare, (b) (5) Thanks and please let us know of any other questions or concerns. Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 4:26 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) <Clare.Boronow@usdoj.gov> wrote: Hi Briana, Thanks for sharing this with us. We have a few questions: (b) (5) Thanks, Clare From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 12:29 PM To: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) ; Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) ; Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Karen Hawbecker ; Richard McNeer ; Roy Fuller Subject: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Sean, Marissa, Clare: We would like to share with you BLM's the draft decision letter reinstating Twin Metals' leases MNES 1352 and MNES 1353, which were the subject of the Franconia Minerals LLC v. United States litigation. We expect this letter to be signed and sent out on Friday. It is possible that this decision letter might spark new litigation from the environmental groups. Please let us know if you have questions. Thank you, Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. -Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C. 20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov "Sklar, Ryan" From: Sent To: CC: Subject: Hi Briana, "Sklar, Ryan" Wed Apr 18 2018 11:37:16 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Collier, Briana" "Hawbecker, Karen" Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Aaron Moody Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter I've copied Aaron so he can add to or poke holes in the above. Thanks, Ryan On Tue, Apr 17. 2018 at 6:04 PM, Collier. Briana wrote: Karen. UUILI !0 YOU "Ln! a!oul proposmg a call In response ! are las! 0 queslons .l Briana Collier Attomey-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave.. NW Ste.1800 Albuguergue, NM 87102 Phone: (505)248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or othewvise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 3:50 PM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Bnana, - aren On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 4:05 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Karen, Richard, Roy: FYI, I'm working on getting some additional factual information out of BLM ESO to answer Clare's questions on the operations plans and Forest Service stips. Dean had to reach out to the Rolla of?ce for a complete set of records. I guess that he doesn't have them all in Milwaukee. Also. Rvan: Do vou have anv thoughts on Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave.. NW Ste.1800 Albuguergue, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248?5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or othewvise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 10:01 AM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. To clarify, do the 2012 stips apply to the plan of operations for Is there a plan of operations for the other lease, Does Interior have anv thoughts on whether From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 8:43 AM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) ; Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) ; Hawbecker, Karen ; Richard McNeer ; Roy Fuller Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Clare, Attached are the Twin Metals Plan of Operations for exploration on the MNES-1352 lease that the BLM had previously approved and two sets of Forest Service surface use stipulations: 1) the original 207 stips attached to the plan of ops approval; and 2) the latest version of those stips, which were developed/updated as part of the Forest Service's 2012 Superior National Forest prospecting permit EIS effort. The Forest Service now attaches the 2012 stips to any approval for exploration in a new area, be it under a prospecting permit or be it under a lease plan of operations amendment approval for the same exploration activities in a new area on the leasehold. Please feel free to give me a call if you have questions or would like a more detailed explanation. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Fri, Apr 13, 2018 at 4:22 PM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Clare, It has not yet been signed. I believe it won't go out this week. We'll let you know when we have an update about timing. --Karen On Fri, Apr 13, 2018 at 6:18 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. Was the letter to Twin Metals reinstating the leases sent out today? From: Collier, Briana Sent: Friday, April 13, 2018 4:11 PM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) ; Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) ; Karen Hawbecker ; Richard McNeer ; Roy Fuller Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi Clare, (b) (5) (b) (5) Thanks and please let us know of any other questions or concerns. Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 4:26 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) <Clare.Boronow@usdoj.gov> wrote: Hi Briana, Thanks for sharing this with us. We have a few questions: (b) (5) Thanks, Clare From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 12:29 PM To: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) ; Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) ; Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Karen Hawbecker ; Richard McNeer ; Roy Fuller Subject: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Sean, Marissa, Clare: We would like to share with you BLM's the draft decision letter reinstating Twin Metals' leases MNES 1352 and MNES 1353, which were the subject of the Franconia Minerals LLC v. United States litigation. We expect this letter to be signed and sent out on Friday. It is possible that this decision letter might spark new litigation from the environmental groups. Please let us know if you have questions. Thank you, Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. -Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C. 20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov -Ryan Sklar Attorney-Advisor Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 202-208-3039 NOTICE: This e-mail (including attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this e-mail or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. "Hawbecker, Karen" From: "Hawbecker, Karen" Sent: Wed Apr 18 2018 13:17:58 GMT-0600 (MDT) 0' "Sklar, Ryan" "Collier, Briana" Richard McNeer Roy Fuller CC: Aaron Moody Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement Subject: decision letter Thank you both for your thoughts about this. Briana, Could you check with DOJ to see if they might be available for a call tomorrow at 2 pm -Karen On Wed, Apr 18, 2018 at 1:37 PM, Sklar, Ryan wrote: Hi Briana, I've copied Aaron so he can add to or poke holes in the above. Thanks, Ryan On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 6:04 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Karen, Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave.. NW Ste.1800 Albuguergue, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 3:50 PM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Bnana, - aren On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 4:05 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Karen, Rlchard, Roy: FYI, I'm working on getting some additional factual information out of BLM ESO to answer Clare's questions on the operations plans and Forest Service stips. Dean had to reach out to the Rolla of?ce for a complete set of records. I guess that he doesn't have them all in Milwaukee. Also. Rvan: Do you have any thoughts on Briana Collier Attomey-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marguette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 10:01 AM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. To clarify, do the 2012 stips apply to the plan of operations for Is there a plan of operations for the other lease, Does Interior have anv thouohts on whether From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 8:43 AM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) ; Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Clare, Attached are the Twin Metals Plan of Operations for exploration on the MNES-1352 lease that the BLM had previously approved and two sets of Forest Service Stu?face use stipulations: 1) the original 207 stips attached to the plan of ops approval; and 2) the latest version of those stips, which were developed/updated as part of the Forest Seivice's 2012 Superior National Forest prospecting permit EIS effon. The Forest Service now attaches the 2012 stips to any approval for exploration in a new area, be it lmder a prospecting permit or be it under a lease plan of operations amendment approval for the same exploration activities in a new area on the leasehold. Please feel free to give me a call if you have questions or would like a more detailed explanation. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser. Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marguette Ave.I NW Ste.1800 AlbuguergueI NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. con?dential. or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination. distribution. copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Fri, Apr 13, 2018 at 4:22 PM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Clare, It has not yet been signed. I believe it won't go out this week. We'll let you know when we have an update about timing. --Karen On Fri, Apr 13, 2018 at 6:18 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. Was the letter to Twin Metals reinstating the leases sent out today? From: Collier, Briana Sent: Friday, April 13, 2018 4:11 PM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) ; Karen Hawbecker ; Richard McNeer ; Roy Fuller Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi Clare, (b) (5) Thanks and please let us know of any other questions or concerns. Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 4:26 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) <Clare.Boronow@usdoj.gov> wrote: Hi Briana, Thanks for sharing this with us. We have a few questions: (b) (5) Thanks, Clare From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 12:29 PM To: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) ; Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) ; Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Karen Hawbecker ; Richard McNeer ; Roy Fuller Subject: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Sean, Marissa, Clare: We would like to share with you BLM's the draft decision letter reinstating Twin Metals' leases MNES 1352 and MNES 1353, which were the subject of the Franconia Minerals LLC v. United States litigation. We expect this letter to be signed and sent out on Friday. It is possible that this decision letter might spark new litigation from the environmental groups. Please let us know if you have questions. Thank you, Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. -Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C. 20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov -Ryan Sklar Attorney-Advisor Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 202-208-3039 NOTICE: This e-mail (including attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this e-mail or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. -Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C. 20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov "Collier, Briana" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Collier, Briana" Wed Apr 18 2018 13:24:05 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Hawbecker, Karen" "Sklar, Ryan" , Richard McNeer , Roy Fuller , Aaron Moody Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Will do. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Wed, Apr 18, 2018 at 1:17 PM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Thank you both for your thoughts about this. Briana, Could you check with DOJ to see if they might be available for a call tomorrow at 2 pm --Karen On Wed, Apr 18, 2018 at 1:37 PM, Sklar, Ryan wrote: Hi Briana, I've copied Aaron so he can add to or poke holes in the above. Thanks, Ryan On Tue, Apr 17. 2018 at 6:04 PM, Collier. Briana wrote: Karen. roun ques Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque. NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 3:50 PM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Briana, aren On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 4:05 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Karen, Richard, Roy: FYI, I'm working on getting some additional factual information out of BLM ESO to answer Clare's questions on the operations plans and Forest Service stips. Dean had to reach out to the Rolla of?ce for a complete set of records. I guess that he doesn't have them all in Milwaukee. Also, Rvan: Do you have any thoughts on Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marguette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuguergue, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 10:01 AM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. To clarify, do the 2012 stips apply to the plan of operations for MNES- 1352? IS there a plan of operations for the other lease, Does Interior have anv thoughts on whether From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 8:43 AM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Clare, Attached are the Twin Metals Plan of Operations for exploration on the MNES-1352 lease that the BLM had previously approved and two sets of Forest Service surface use stipulations: 1) the original 207 stips attached to the plan of ops approval; and 2) the latest version of those stips, which were developed/updated as part of the Forest Service's 2012 Superior National Forest prospecting permit EIS effort. The Forest Service now attaches the 2012 stips to any approval for exploration in a new area, be it under a prospecting permit or be it under a lease plan of operations amendment approval for the same exploration activities in a new area on the leasehold. Please feel free to give me a call if you have questions or would like a more detailed explanation. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Fri, Apr 13, 2018 at 4:22 PM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Clare, It has not yet been signed. I believe it won't go out this week. We'll let you know when we have an update about timing. --Karen On Fri, Apr 13, 2018 at 6:18 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. Was the letter to Twin Metals reinstating the leases sent out today? From: Collier, Briana Sent: Friday, April 13, 2018 4:11 PM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) ; Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) ; Karen Hawbecker ; Richard McNeer ; Roy Fuller Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi Clare, (b) (5) (b) (5) Thanks and please let us know of any other questions or concerns. Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 4:26 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) <Clare.Boronow@usdoj.gov> wrote: Hi Briana, Thanks for sharing this with us. We have a few questions: (b) (5) Thanks, Clare From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 12:29 PM To: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) ; Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) ; Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Karen Hawbecker ; Richard McNeer ; Roy Fuller Subject: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Sean, Marissa, Clare: We would like to share with you BLM's the draft decision letter reinstating Twin Metals' leases MNES 1352 and MNES 1353, which were the subject of the Franconia Minerals LLC v. United States litigation. We expect this letter to be signed and sent out on Friday. It is possible that this decision letter might spark new litigation from the environmental groups. Please let us know if you have questions. Thank you, Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. -Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C. 20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov -Ryan Sklar Attorney-Advisor Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 202-208-3039 NOTICE: This e-mail (including attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this e-mail or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Of?ce of the Solicitor US. Department of the Interior 1849 Street NW. MS 6348 Washington, DC. 20240 Of?ce: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker sol.doi. ov "Collier, Briana" From: "Collier, Briana" Sent: Thu Apr 19 2018 07:58:09 GMT-0600 (MDT) 0' "Hawbecker, Karen" Ryan Sklar Richard McNeer Roy Fuller CC. . Subject: Re: RE: Draft Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi Karen, Do you want to try to meet with DOJ from 3-3:30 today? Or perhaps tomorrow? Briana Collier Attomey-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Wed, Apr 18, 2018 at 6:11 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Hi Briana, we?re trying to ?gure out who should/could attend this call on our end. Do you all have any ?exibility in timing tomorrow? I can?t do 2-3 or 4-5 ET. From: Collier, Briana Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 1:27 PM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Cc: Hawbecker, Karen Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi all, Perhaps we could discuss these questions on a call. Are you available tomorrow at 2:00 pm If so, I can send out a calendar invite. Thank you. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marguette Ave.I NW Ste. 1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. con?dential. or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 10:01 AM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. To clarify, do the 2012 stips apply to the plan of operations for Is there a plan of operations for the other lease, Does Interior have anv thouohts on whether From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 8:43 AM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Hawbecker, Karen Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Clare, Attached are the Twin Metals Plan of Operations for exploration on the lease that the BLM had previously approved and two sets of Forest Service surface use stipulations: 1) the original 207 stips attached to the plan of ops approval; and 2) the latest version of those stips, which were developed/updated as part of the Forest Service's 2012 Superior National Forest prospecting permit EIS effort. The Forest Service now attaches the 2012 stips to any approval for exploration in a new area, be it under a prospecting permit or be it under a lease plan of operations amendment approval for the same exploration activities in a new area on the leasehold. Please feel free to give me a call if you have questions or would like a more detailed explanation. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser. Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste. 1800 Albuquerque. NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. con?dential. or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination. distribution. copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. 011 Fri. Apr 13. 2018 at 4:22 PM. Hawbecker. Karen wrote: Clare. It has not yet been signed. I believe it won't go out this week. We'll let you know when we have an update about timing. --Karen 011 Fri. Apr 13. 2018 at 6:18 PM. Boronow. Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. Was the letter to Twin Metals reinstating the leases sent out today? From: Collier, Briana Sent: Friday, April 13,2018 4:11 PM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Karen Hawbecker ; Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi Clare. Thanks and please let us know of any other questions or concems. Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser. Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave.. NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque. NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248?5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. con?dential. or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination. distribution. copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Wed. Apr 1 1. 2018 at 4:26 PM. Boronow. Clare (ENRD) wrote: HiBnana, Thanks for sharing this with us. We have a few questions: Thanks, Clare From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 12:29 PM To: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Karen Hawbecker Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Sean. Marissa. Clare: We would like to share with you BLM's the draft decision letter reinstating Twin Metals? leases MNES 1352 and MNES 1353. which were the subject of the ranconia [Minerals LLC v. United States litigation. We expect this letter to be signed and sent out on Friday. It is possible that this decision letter might spark new litigation from the environmental groups. Please let 11s know if you have questions. Thank you. Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser. Division of Mineral Resources US Department of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave. NW Ste. 1 800 Albuquerque. NM 87 1 02 Phone: (505?) 248?5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. con?dential. or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination. distribution. copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender and destroy all copies. "Hawbecker, Karen" From: Sent To: CC: Subject: "Hawbecker, Karen" Thu Apr 19 2018 11:59:31 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Collier, Briana" Ryan Sklar Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Let's try to schedule for Monday afternoon. The letter is expected to be signed on Tuesday. Ask Clare if that timing would work okay. Thanks. On Thu, Apr 19, 2018 at 9:58 AM, Collier, Briana wrote: Hi Karen, Do you want to try to meet with DOJ from 3-3:30 today? Or perhaps tomorrow? Briana Collier Attomey-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave.. NW St_e.1800 AlbuguergueI NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Wed, Apr 18, 2018 at 6:11 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Hi Briana, we?re trying to ?gure out who should/could attend this call on our end. Do you all have any ?exibility in timing tomorrow? I can?t do 2-3 or 4-5 ET. From: Collier, Briana Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 1:27 PM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Cc: Hawbecker, Karen Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi all, Perhaps we could discuss these questions on a call. Are you available tomorrow at 2:00 pm If so, I can send out a calendar invite. Thank you. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser. Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave.. NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. con?dential. or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination. distribution. copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 10:01 AM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. To clarify, do the 2012 stips apply to the plan of operations for Is there a plan of operations for the other lease, Does Interior have anv thouahts on whethe From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 8:43 AM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Hawbecker, Karen Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Clare, Attached are the Twin Metals Plan of Operations for exploration on the MNES-1352 lease that the BLM had previously approved and two sets of Forest Service sru?face use stipulations: 1) the original 207 stips attached to the plan of ops approval; and 2) the latest version of those stips, which were developed/updated as part of the Forest Service's 2012 Superior National Forest prospecting permit EIS effort. The Forest Service now attaches the 2012 stips to any approval for exploration in a new area, be it lurder a prospecting permit or be it lurder a lease plan of operations amendment approval for the same exploration activities in a new area on the leasehold. Please feel free to give me a call if you have questions or would like a more detailed explanation. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser. Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave._, NW Ste. 1800 Albuquerque. NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. con?dential. or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination. distribution. copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Fri, Apr 13, 2018 at 4:22 PM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Clare, It has not yet been signed. I believe it won't go out this week. We'll let you know when we have an update about timing. --Karen On Fri, Apr 13, 2018 at 6: 18 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. Was the letter to Twin Metals reinstating the leases sent out today? From: Collier, Briana Sent: Friday, April 13, 2018 4:11 PM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) ; Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi lare. Thanks and please let 11s know of any other questions or concerns. Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser. Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave.. NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque. NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. con?dential. or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby notified that any dissemination. distribution. copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Wed. Apr 1 1. 2018 at 4:26 PM. Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: HiBnana, Thanks for sharing this with us. We have a few questions: Thanks, Clare From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 12:29 PM To: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Subject: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Sean, Marissa, Clare: We would like to share with you BLM's the draft decision letter reinstating Twin Metals' leases MNES 1352 and MNES 1353, which were the subject of the rancom'a Minerals LLC v. United States litigation. We expect this letter to be signed and sent out on Friday. It is possible that this decision letter might spark new litigation from the enviromnental groups. Please let us know if you have questions. Thank you, Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marguette Ave.I NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination. distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Of?ce of the Solicitor US. Department of the Interior 1849 Street NW. MS 6348 Washington, DC. 20240 Of?ce: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker sol.doi. ov "Collier, Briana" From: "Collier, Briana" Sent: Thu Apr 19 2018 12:45:52 GMT-0600 (MDT) To: "Boronow, Clare "Duffy, Sean C. "Piropato, Marissa "Hawbecker, CC: Karen" Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Ryan Sklar Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement Suble?t3 decision letter Hi Clare, We now expect the decision to be signed on Tuesday. How about convening a call on Monday afternoon? Would that timing work for you all? Briana Collier Attomey-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Wed, Apr 18, 2018 at 6:11 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Hi Briana, we?re trying to ?gure out who should/could attend this call on our end. Do you all have any ?exibility in timing tomorrow? I can?t do 2?3 or 4?5 ET. From: Collier, Briana Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 1:27 PM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) ; Roy Fuller Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi all, Perhaps we could discuss these questions on a call. Are you available tomorrow at 2:00 pm If so, I can send out a calendar invite. Thank you. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave.. NW Ste. 1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505.) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination. distribution, copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 10:01 AM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. To clarify, do the 2012 stips apply to the plan of operations for Is there a plan of operations for the other lease, Does Interior have anv thouahts on whether From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 8:43 AM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Hawbecker, Karen Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Clare, Attached are the Twin Metals Plan of Operations for exploration on the MNES-1352 lease that the BLM had previously approved and two sets of Forest Service sru?face use stipulations: l) the original 207 stips attached to the plan of ops approval; and 2) the latest version of those stips, which were developed/updated as part of the Forest Service's 2012 Superior National Forest prospecting permit EIS effort. The Forest Service now attaches the 2012 stips to any approval for exploration in a new area, be it rmder a prospecting permit or be it rmder a lease plan of operations amendment approval for the same exploration activities in a new area on the leasehold. Please feel free to give me a call if you have questions or would like a more detailed explanation. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser. Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste. 1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination. distribution, copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Fri, Apr 13, 2018 at 4:22 PM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Clare, It has not yet been signed. I believe it won't go out this week. We'll let you know when we have an update about timing. --Karen On Fri, Apr 13, 2018 at 6: 18 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. Was the letter to Twin Metals reinstating the leases sent out today? From: Collier, Briana Sent: Friday, April 13, 2018 4:11 PM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) ; Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi Clare. Thanks and please let us know of any other questions or concerns. Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser. Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave.. NW Ste.l800 Albuquerque. NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248?5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. con?dential. or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination. distribution. copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. 011 Wed. Apr 1 1. 2018 at 4:26 PM. Boronow. Clare (ENRD) wrote: HiBnana, Thanks for sharing this with us. We have a few questions: Thanks, Clare From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 12:29 PM To: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) BOFOHOW. Clare (ENRD) Cc: Karen Hawbecker From: Sent To: CC: Subject: "Boronow, Clare Thu Apr 19 2018 14:26:38 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Collier, Briana" "Duffy, Sean C. "Piropato, Marissa ?Hawbecker, Karen" Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Ryan Sklar "Bosshardt, Stacey (EN RE: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi Briana, We are available on Monday from 11am ET. Hopefully there?s a time in there that works for you all. I?m also looping in Stacey who will be on the call. Thanks, Clare From: Collier, Briana Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2018 12:46 PM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Hawbecker, Karen Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Ryan Sklar Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi Clare, We now expect the decision to be signed on Tuesday. HOW about convening a call on Monday afternoon? Would that timing work for you all? Briana Collier Attomey-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. Ifyou are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Wed, Apr 18, 2018 at 6:11 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Hi Briana, we?re trying to ?gure out who should/could attend this call on our end. Do you all have any ?exibility in timing tomorrow? I can?t do 2-3 or 4-5 ET. From: Collier, Briana Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 1:27 PM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa ato Cc: Hawbecker, Karen Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi all, Perhaps we could discuss these questions on a call. Are you available tomorrow at 2:00 pm If so, I can send out a calendar invite. Thank you. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marguette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain infonnation that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 10:01 AM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. To clarify, do the 2012 stips apply to the plan of operations for Is there a plan of operations for the other lease, Does Interior have anv thouohts on whether From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 8:43 AM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Hawbecker, Karen Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Clare, Attached are the Twin Metals Plan of Operations for exploration on the MNES-1352 lease that the BLM had previously approved and two sets of Forest Service Stu'face use stipulations: 1) the original 207 stips attached to the plan of ops approval; and 2) the latest version of those stips, which were developed/updated as part of the Forest Service's 2012 Superior National Forest prospecting permit EIS effort. The Forest Service now attaches the 2012 stips to any approval for exploration in a new area, be it under a prospecting permit or be it tmder a lease plan of operations amendment approval for the same exploration activities in a new area on the leasehold. Please feel free to give me a call if you have questions or would like a more detailed explanation. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser. Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque. NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential. or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Fri, Apr 13, 2018 at 4:22 PM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: Clare, It has not yet been signed. I believe it won't go out this week. We'll let you know when we have an update about timing. --Karen On Fri, Apr 13, 2018 at 6: 18 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. Was the letter to Twin Metals reinstating the leases sent out today? From: Collier, Briana Sent: Friday, April 13, 2018 4:11 PM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Karen Hawbecker Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi Clare, Thanks and please let us know of any other questions or concerns. Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser. Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior. Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave. NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque. NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. confidential. or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination. distribution. copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. 011 Wed. Apr 11, 2018 at 4:26 PM. Boronow. Clare (ENRD) wrote: Hi Briana, Thanks for sharing this with us. We have a few questions: Thanks, Clare From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 12:29 PM To: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Karen Hawbecker Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Sean, Marissa, Clare: We would like to share with you BLM's the draft decision letter reinstating Twin Metals? leases MNES 1352 and MNES 1353, which were the subject of the ranconia Minerals LLC v. United States litigation. We expect this letter to be signed and sent out on Friday. It is possible that this decision letter might spark new litigation from the environmental groups. Please let us know if you have questions. Thank you, Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser. Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marguette Ave.I NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque. NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution. copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. "Collier, Briana" From: Sent To: CC: Subject: "Collier, Briana" Thu Apr 19 2018 14:30:12 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Hawbecker, Karen" Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Ryan Sklar Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Ryan and I are free during both time slots Clare has suggested. Briana Collier Attomey-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Thu, Apr 19, 2018 at 2:26 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Hi Briana, We are available on Monday from 11am ET. Hopefully there?s a time in there that works for you all. I?m also looping in Stacey who will be on the call. Thanks, Clare From: Collier, Briana Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2018 12:46 PM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi Clare, We now expect the decision to be signed on Tuesday. How about convening a call on Monday afternoon? Would that timing work for you all? Briana Collier Attomey-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marguette Ave.I NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Wed, Apr 18, 2018 at 6:11 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Hi Briana, we?re trying to ?gure out who should/could attend this call on our end. Do you all have any ?exibility in timing tomorrow? I can?t do 2-3 or 4-5 ET. From: Collier, Briana Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 1:27 PM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi all, Perhaps we could discuss these questions on a call. Are you available tomorrow at 2:00 pm If so, I can send out a calendar invite. Thank you. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser. Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marguette Ave.I NW Ste. 1800 Albuquerque. NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain infomratiorr that is privileged. con?dential. or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination. distribution, copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 10:01 AM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. To clarify, do the 2012 stips apply to the plan of operations for Is there a plan of operations for the other lease, Does Interior have anv thouohts on whethe From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 8:43 AM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Hawbecker, Karen Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter lar?e, Attached are the Twin Metals Plan of Operations for exploration on the lease that the BLM had previously approved and two sets of Forest Service sru?face use stipulations: 1) the original 207 stips attached to the plan of ops approval; and 2) the latest version of those stips, which were developed/updated as part of the Forest Service's 2012 Superior National Forest prospecting permit EIS effort. The Forest Service now attaches the 2012 stips to any approval for exploration in a new area. be it rurder a prospecting permit or be it under a lease plan of operations amendment approval for the same exploration activities in a new area on the leasehold. Please feel ?ee to give me a call if you have questions or would like a more detailed explanation. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser. Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque. NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. con?dential. or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination. distribution. copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Orr Fri. Apr 13. 2018 at 4:22 PM. Hawbecker. Karen wrote: Clare. It has not yet been signed. I believe it won't go out this week. We'll let you know when we have an update about timing. --Karen On Fri. Apr 13. 2018 at 6:18 PM. Boronow. Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. Was the letter to Twin Metals reinstating the leases sent out today? From: Collier, Briana Sent: Friday, April 13, 2018 4:11 PM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Karen Hawbecker ; Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi Clare. Thanks and please let us know of any other questions or concerns. Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser. Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave. NW Ste. 1800 Albuquerque. NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attaclunents) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. confidential. or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby notified that any dissemination. distribution. copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Wed. Apr 11. 2018 at 4:26 PM. Boronow. Clare (ENRD) wrote: Hi Briana, Thanks for sharing this with us. We have a few questions: Thanks, Clare From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 12:29 PM To: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Karen Hawbecker Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Sean. Marissa. Clare: We would like to share with you BLM's the draft decision letter reinstating Twin Metals' leases MNES 1352 and MNES 1353. which were the subject of the ranconia Alinem/s LLC v. United States litigation. We expect this letter to be signed and sent out on Friday. It is possible that this decision letter might spark new litigation from the environmental groups. Please let us know if you have questions. Thank you. Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser. Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior. Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave. NW Ste. 1 800 Albuquerque. NM 87 1 02 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attaclunents) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. con?dential. or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination. distribution. copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. "Hawbecker, Karen" From: Sent To: CC: Subject: "Hawbecker, Karen" Fri Apr 20 2018 10:29:43 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Collier, Briana" Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Ryan Sklar Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter 2 pm works for me. Let's ?rm that time up if it's okay with everyone. On Thu, Apr 19, 2018 at 4:30 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Ryan and are free during both time slots Clare has suggested. Briana Collier Attomey-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marguette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuguergue, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Thu, Apr 19, 2018 at 2:26 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Hi Briana, We are available on Monday from 11am ET. Hopefully there?s a time in there that works for you all. I?m also looping in Stacey who will be on the call. Thanks, Clare From: Collier, Briana Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2018 12:46 PM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi Clare, We now expect the decision to be signed on Tuesday. HOW about convening a call on Monday afternoon? Would that timing work for you all? Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Depamnent of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marguette Ave.I NW Ste. 1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248?5604 This email (including any attaclmrents) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination. distribution. copying. or use of this email or its contents is stIictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Wed, Apr 18, 2018 at 6:11 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Hi Briana, we?re trying to ?gure out who should/could attend this call on our end. Do you all have any ?exibility in timing tomorrow? I can?t do 2-3 or 4-5 ET. From: Collier, Briana Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 1:27 PM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Cc: Hawbecker, Karen Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi all, Perhaps we could discuss these questions on a call. Are you available tomorrow at 2:00 pm If so, I can send out a calendar invite. Thank you. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marguette Ave.a NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. con?dential. or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination. distribution. copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender irmnediately and destroy all copies. On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 10:01 AM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. To clarify, do the 2012 stips apply to the plan of operations for Is there a plan of operations for the other lease, Does Interior have anv thouohts on whether From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 8:43 AM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Hawbecker, Karen Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Clare. Attached are the Twin Metals Plan of Operations for exploration on the lease that the BLM had previously approved and two sets of Forest Service sru'face use stipulations: 1) the original 207 stips attached to the plan of ops approval: and 2) the latest version of those stips. which were developed/updated as part of the Forest Service's 2012 Superior National Forest prospecting permit EIS effort. The Forest Service now attaches the 2012 stips to any approval for exploration in a new area. be it lurder a prospecting permit or be it under a lease plan of operations amendment approval for the same exploration activities in a new area on the leasehold. Please feel free to give me a call if you have questions or would like a more detailed explanation. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser. Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave.. NW Ste. 1800 Albuquerque. NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248?5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. confidential. or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination. distribution. copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. 011 Fri. Apr 13. 2018 at 4:22 PM. Hawbecker. Karen wrote: Clare. It has not yet been signed. I believe it won't go out this week. We'll let you know when we have an update about timing. --Karen 011 Fri. Apr 13. 2018 at 6: 18 PM. Boronow. Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. Was the letter to Twin Metals reinstating the leases sent out today? From: Collier, Briana Sent: Friday, April 13, 2018 4:11 PM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) ; Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi Clare. Thanks and please let us know of any other questions or concerns. Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser. Division of Mineral Resources US Department of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave. NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque. NM 87 102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. confidential. or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination. distribution. copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. 011 Wed. Apr 11, 2018 at 4:26 PM. Boronow. Clare (ENRD) lare.Boronow@usdoj . gov> wrote: HiBnana, Thanks for sharing this with us. We have a few questions: Thanks, Clare From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 12:29 PM To: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Karen Hawbecker Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Sean. Marissa. Clare: We would like to share with you BLM's the draft decision letter reinstating Twin Metals' leases MNES 1352 and MNES 1353, which were the subject of the ranconia Alinerals LLC v. United States litigation. We expect this letter to be signed and sent out on Friday. It is possible that this decision letter might spark new litigation from the environmental groups. Please let us know if you have questions. Thank you, Briana Briana Collier Attomey-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave.. NW Ste. 1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential. or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Of?ce of the Solicitor US. Department of the Interior 1849 Street NW. MS 6348 Washington, DC. 20240 Of?ce: (202) 208?4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov "Collier, Briana" From: "Collier, Briana" Sent: Fri Apr 20 2018 10:34:50 GMT-0600 (MDT) To: "Boronow, Clare "Duffy, Sean C. "Piropato, Marissa "Hawbecker, Karen" Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Ryan Sklar "Bosshardt, Stacey (EN Subject; Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi Clare, We are available at 2pm ET on Monday. I'll send out a calendar invite to all on this email chain. Thanks. Briana Collier Attomey-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Thu, Apr 19, 2018 at 2:26 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Hi Briana, We are available on Monday from 11am ET. Hopefully there?s a time in there that works for you all. I?m also looping in Stacey who will be on the call. Thanks, Clare From: Collier, Briana Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2018 12:46 PM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi Clare, We now expect the decision to be signed on Tuesday. How about convening a call on Monday afternoon? Would that timing work for you all? Briana Collier Attomey-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential. or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Wed, Apr 18, 2018 at 6:11 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Hi Briana, we?re trying to ?gure out who should/could attend this call on our end. Do you all have any ?exibility in timing tomorrow? I can?t do 2-3 or 4-5 ET. From: Collier, Briana Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 1:27 PM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Cc: Hawbecker, Karen Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi all, Perhaps we could discuss these questions on a call. Are you available tomorrow at 2:00 pm If so, I can send out a calendar invite. Thank you. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser. Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marguette Ave.a NW Ste. 1800 Albuquerque. NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. con?dential. or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination. distribution. copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender irmnediately and destroy all copies. On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 10:01 AM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. To clarify, do the 2012 stips apply to the plan of operations for Is there a plan of operations for the other lease, Does Interior have anv thouahts on whethe From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 8:43 AM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Hawbecker, Karen Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Clare, Attached are the Twin Metals Plan of Operations for exploration on the MNES-1352 lease that the BLM had previously approved and two sets of Forest Service sru'face use stipulations: 1) the original 207 stips attached to the plan of ops approval; and 2) the latest version of those stips, which were developed/updated as part of the Forest Service's 2012 Superior National Forest prospecting permit EIS effort. The Forest Service now attaches the 2012 stips to any approval for exploration in a new area, be it under a prospecting permit or be it under a lease plan of operations amendment approval for the same exploration activities in a new area on the leasehold. Please feel free to give me a call if you have questions or would like a more detailed explanation. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior. Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste. 1 800 Albuquerque. NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. confidential. or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby notified that any dissemination. distribution. copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Fri. Apr 13. 2018 at 4:22 PM. Hawbecker. Karen wrote: Clare. It has not yet been signed. I believe it won't go out this week. We'll let you know when we have an update about timing. --Karen On Fri. Apr 13. 2018 at 6:18 PM. Boronow. Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. Was the letter to Twin Metals reinstating the leases sent out today? From: Collier, Briana Sent: Friday, April 13, 2018 4:11 PM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Karen Hawbecker ; Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi Clare. Thanks and please let us know of any other questions or concerns. Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser. Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave.. NW Ste. 1800 Albuquerque. NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. con?dential. or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination. distribution. copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Wed. Apr 11. 2018 at 4:26 PM. Boronow. Clare (ENRD) wrote: Hi Briana, Thanks for sharing this with us. We have a few questions: Thanks, Clare From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 12:29 PM To: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Karen Hawbecker Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Sean. Marissa. Clare: We would like to share with you BLM's the draft decision letter reinstating Twin Metals' leases MNES 1352 and MNES 1353. which were the subject of the ranconia Minerals LLC v. United States litigation. We expect this letter to be signed and sent out 011 Friday. It is possible that this decision letter might spark new litigation from the enviromnental groups. Please let 11s know if you have questions. Thank you. Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser. Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave.. NW Ste. 1 800 Albuquerque. NM 87 1 02 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. con?dential. or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination. distribution. copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. "Collier, Briana" From: "Collier, Briana" Sent: Wed May 02 2018 11:17:13 GMT-0600 (MDT) To: Ryan Sklar Fwd: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter From TMM website Attachments: 2012.ij TMM - DOI Hawbecker Meeting Presentation (June 12 (3).pptx Subject: Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Fon/varded message From: Collier, Briana Date: Thu, Apr 26, 2018 at 9:39 AM Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter To: "Boronow, Clare Cc: Karen Hawbecker Hi Clare, Copying Karen for her information. Thanks, B?ana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Wed, Apr 25, 2018 at 6:24 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Briana are you aware of any From: Collier, Briana Sent: Friday, April 20, 2018 10:35 AM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Hawbecker, Karen Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Ryan Sklar Bosshardt, Stacey (ENRD) Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi lare. We are available at 2pm ET on Monday. I?ll send out a calendar invite to all on this email chain. Thanks. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser. Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave. NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque. NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Thu, Apr 19, 2018 at 2:26 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Hi Briana, We are available on Monday from 11am ET. Hopefully there?s a time in there that works for you all. I?m also looping in Stacey who will be on the call. Thanks, Clare From: Collier, Briana Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2018 12:46 PM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi Clare, We now expect the decision to be signed on Tuesday. HOW about convening a call on Monday afternoon? Would that timing work for you all? Briana Collier Attomey-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marguette Ave.a NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Wed, Apr 18, 2018 at 6:11 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Hi Briana, we?re trying to ?gure out who should/could attend this call on our end. Do you all have any ?exibility in timing tomorrow? I can?t do 2-3 or 4-5 ET. From: Collier, Briana Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 1:27 PM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa ato Cc: Hawbecker, Karen Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi all, Perhaps we could discuss these questions on a call. Are you available tomorrow at 2:00 pm If so, I can send out a calendar invite. Thank you. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave.: NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque. NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination. distribution. copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 10:01 AM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. To clarify, do the 2012 stips apply to the plan of operations for Is there a plan of operations for the other lease, Does Interior have anv thouohts on whether From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 8:43 AM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Hawbecker, Karen Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Clare, Attached are the Twin Metals Plan of Operations for exploration on the lease that the BLM had previously approved and two sets of Forest Service Slu?face use stipulations: 1) the original 207 stips attached to the plan of ops approval; and 2) the latest version of those stips, which were developed/updated as part of the Forest Service?s 2012 Superior National Forest prospecting permit EIS effort. The Forest Service now attaches the 2012 stips to any approval for exploration in a new area, be it lmder a prospecting pennit or be it lmder a lease plan of operations amendment approval for the same exploration activities in a new area on the leasehold. Please feel free to give me a call if you have questions or would like a more detailed explanation. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque. NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination. distribution. copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in e1ror. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Fri. Apr 13. 2018 at 4:22 PM. Hawbecker. Karen wrote: Clare. It has not yet been signed. I believe it won't go out this week. We'll let you know when we have an update about timing. --Karen 011 Fri. Apr 13. 2018 at 6: 18 PM. Boronow. Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. Was the letter to Twin Metals reinstating the leases sent out today? From: Collier, Briana Sent: Friday, April 13, 2018 4:11 PM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Karen Hawbecker ; Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi Clare. Thanks and please let us know of any other questions or concerns. Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser. Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave.. NW Ste. 1 800 Albuquerque. NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. confidential. or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination. distribution. copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Wed. Apr 11. 2018 at 4:26 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Hi Briana, Thanks for sharing this with us. We have a few questions: Thanks, Clare From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 12:29 PM To: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Karen Hawbecker Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Sean. Marissa. lare: We would like to share with you BLM's the draft decision letter reinstating Twin Metals' leases MNES 1352 and MNES 1353. which were the subject of the ranconia [Minerals LLC v. United States litigation. We expect this letter to be signed and sent out on Friday. It is possible that this decision letter might spark new litigation from the enviromnental groups. Please let us know if you have questions. Thank you. Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser. Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave. NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque. NM 87102 Phone: (505') 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. con?dential. or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination. distribution. copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. "Sklar, Ryan" From: "Sklar, Ryan" Sent: Wed May 02 2018 11:54:57 GMT-0600 (MDT) To: "Collier, Briana" Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement SUble?t5 decision letter Interesting ?nd. After reading that. On Wed, May 2, 2018 at 1:17 PM, Collier, Briana wrote: Briana Collier Attomey-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Forwarded message From: Collier, Briana Date: Thu, Apr 26, 2018 at 9:39 AM Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter To: "Boronow, Clare Cc: Karen Hawbecker Hi Clare, Copying Karen for her information. Thanks, Bnana Briana Collier Attomey-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior, Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Wed, Apr 25, 2018 at 6:24 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Briana are you aware of any From: Collier, Briana Sent: Friday, April 20, 2018 10:35 AM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Hawbecker, Karen Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Ryan Sklar Bosshardt, Stacey (ENRD) Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi Clare. We are available at 2pm ET on Monday. I'll send out a calendar invite to all 011 this email chain. Thanks. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser. Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave. NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque. NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Thu, Apr 19, 2018 at 2:26 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Hi Briana, We are available on Monday from 11am ET. Hopefully there?s a time in there that works for you all. I?m also looping in Stacey who will be on the call. Thanks, Clare From: Collier, Briana Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2018 12:46 PM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) ; Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Ryan Sklar Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi Clare, We now expect the decision to be signed on Tuesday. How about convening a call on Monday afternoon? Would that timing work for you all? Briana Collier Attomey-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marguette Ave.I NW Ste.l800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Wed, Apr 18, 2018 at 6:11 PM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Hi Briana, we're trying to ?gure out who should/could attend this call on our end. Do you all have any ?exibility in timing tomorrow? I can?t do 2-3 or 4-5 ET. From: Collier, Briana Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 1:27 PM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Cc: Hawbecker, Karen Richard McNeer ; Roy Fuller Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi all, Perhaps we could discuss these questions on a call. Are you available tomorrow at 2:00 pm If so, I can send out a calendar invite. Thank you. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marguette Ave.I NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. con?dential. or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination. distribution. copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 10:01 AM, Boronow, Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. To clarify, do the 2012 stips apply to the plan of operations for Is there a plan of operations for the other lease, Does Interior have anv thouohts on whether From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 8:43 AM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Hawbecker, Karen Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Clare, Attached are the Twin Metals Plan of Operations for exploration on the MNES-1352 lease that the BLM had previously approved and two sets of Forest Service surface use stipulations: 1) the original 207 stips attached to the plan of ops approval; and 2) the latest version of those stips, which were developed/updated as part of the Forest Service's 2012 Superior National Forest prospecting permit EIS effort. The Forest Service now attaches the 2012 stips to any approval for exploration in a new area, be it under a prospecting permit or be it under a lease plan of operations amendment approval for the same exploration activities in a new area on the leasehold. Please feel free to give me a call if you have questions or would like a more detailed explanation. Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. con?dential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination, distribution, copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Fri, Apr 13. 2018 at 4:22 PM, Hawbecker. Karen wrote: lare. It has not yet been signed. I believe it won't go out this week. We'll let you know when we have an update about timing. ?-Karen On Fri. Apr 13. 2018 at 6: 18 PM. Boronow. Clare (ENRD) wrote: Thanks, Briana. Was the letter to Twin Metals reinstating the leases sent out today? From: Collier, Briana Sent: Friday, April 13, 2018 4:11 PM To: Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Subject: Re: RE: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Hi Clare, Thanks and please let us know of any other questions or concerns. Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser. Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave. NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque. NM 87 102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. con?dential. or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination. distribution. copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. 011 Wed. Apr 11, 2018 at 4:26 PM. Boronow, Clare (ENRD) lare.Boronow@usdoj .gov> wrote: Hi Briana, Thanks for sharing this with us. We have a few questions: Thanks, Clare From: Collier, Briana Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 12:29 PM To: Duffy, Sean C. (ENRD) Piropato, Marissa (ENRD) Boronow, Clare (ENRD) Cc: Karen Hawbecker Richard McNeer Roy Fuller Subject: Draft Twin Metals lease reinstatement decision letter Sean. Marissa. Clare: We would like to share with you BLM's the draft decision letter reinstating Twin Metals' leases MNES 1352 and MNES 1353. which were the subject of the ranconia Minerals LLC v. United States litigation. We expect this letter to be signed and sent out on Friday. It is possible that this decision letter might spark new litigation from the environmental groups. Please let 11s know if you have questions. Thank you. Briana Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser. Division of Mineral Resources US. Department of the Interior. Of?ce of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave.. NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque. NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged. con?dential. or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient. you are hereby noti?ed that any dissemination. distribution. copying. or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error. please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. -Ryan Sklar Attorney-Advisor Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 202-208-3039 NOTICE: This e-mail (including attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this e-mail or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Label: "FOIA/DLR FOIA Response Tracking/TWS SNF Leasing Request" Created by:ryan.sklar@sol.doi.gov Total Messages in label:73 (21 conversations) Created: 01-28-2020 at 20:40 PM Conversation Contents Fwd: scan Attachments: /18. Fwd: scan/1.1 Rescision of Dec 15 2016 Lease Renewal App Rejection Twin Metals 050218.pdf /18. Fwd: scan/2.1 Rescision of Dec 15 2016 Lease Renewal App Rejection Twin Metals 050218.pdf "Collier, Briana" From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: "Collier, Briana" Wed May 02 2018 10:25:31 GMT-0600 (MDT) Ryan Sklar , Roy Fuller Fwd: scan Rescision of Dec 15 2016 Lease Renewal App Rejection Twin Metals 050218.pdf FYI Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: McNeer, Richard Date: Wed, May 2, 2018 at 9:49 AM Subject: Fwd: scan To: Briana Collier Briana: Here is the signed Twin Metals letter that Mitch will sent out today. Karen will send it to TM's lawyers. BLM and DOI press offices will first be alerted. Feel free to forward within DOI as appropriate. Richard ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Caminiti, Mariagrazia Date: Wed, May 2, 2018 at 11:42 AM Subject: scan To: Karen Hawbecker , Richard McNeer , Rhonda Worthy attached. for your records.mg -- Marigrace Caminiti Executive Assistant to the Solicitor US Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, NW, Rm. 6352 Washington, DC 20240 202-208-4423 - main number 202-208-3111 - direct 202-208-5584 - fax 202-528-0486 or 202-359-2949 -cell/wcell ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ NOTICE: This electronic mail message (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this message or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this Message in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. "Sklar, Ryan" From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: "Sklar, Ryan" Wed May 02 2018 10:30:43 GMT-0600 (MDT) Aaron Moody , Veronica Larvie Fwd: scan Rescision of Dec 15 2016 Lease Renewal App Rejection Twin Metals 050218.pdf Aaron and Vonnie, For you awareness, here's a copy of the letter that DOI is sending to Twin Metals today. The letter notifies TM that DOI is rescinding its 2016 decision to reject TM's lease renewal application and reinstating TM's two leases in the Superior National Forest. DMR was heavily involved in the drafting of the letter. Ryan ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Collier, Briana Date: Wed, May 2, 2018 at 12:25 PM Subject: Fwd: scan To: Ryan Sklar , Roy Fuller FYI Briana Collier Attorney-Adviser, Division of Mineral Resources U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor 505 Marquette Ave., NW Ste.1800 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 248-5604 This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: McNeer, Richard Date: Wed, May 2, 2018 at 9:49 AM Subject: Fwd: scan To: Briana Collier Briana: Here is the signed Twin Metals letter that Mitch will sent out today. Karen will send it to TM's lawyers. BLM and DOI press offices will first be alerted. Feel free to forward within DOI as appropriate. Richard ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Caminiti, Mariagrazia Date: Wed, May 2, 2018 at 11:42 AM Subject: scan To: Karen Hawbecker , Richard McNeer , Rhonda Worthy attached. for your records.mg -- Marigrace Caminiti Executive Assistant to the Solicitor US Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, NW, Rm. 6352 Washington, DC 20240 202-208-4423 - main number 202-208-3111 - direct 202-208-5584 - fax 202-528-0486 or 202-359-2949 -cell/wcell ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ NOTICE: This electronic mail message (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this message or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this Message in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. -Ryan Sklar Attorney-Advisor Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 202-208-3039 NOTICE: This e-mail (including attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this e-mail or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Label: "FOIA/DLR FOIA Response Tracking/TWS SNF Leasing Request" Created by:ryan.sklar@sol.doi.gov Total Messages in label:73 (21 conversations) Created: 01-28-2020 at 20:41 PM Conversation Contents "Sklar, Ryan" From: Sent: To: Subject: "Sklar, Ryan" Thu Mar 22 2018 14:00:22 GMT-0600 (MDT) Ryan Sklar (b) (5) -Ryan Sklar Attorney-Advisor Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 202-208-3039 NOTICE: This e-mail (including attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this e-mail or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Label: "FOIA/DLR FOIA Response Tracking/TWS SNF Leasing Request" Created by:ryan.sklar@sol.doi.gov Total Messages in label:73 (21 conversations) Created: 01-28-2020 at 20:41 PM Conversation Contents Fwd: For Thursday's meeting Attachments: /20. Fwd: For Thursday's meeting/1.1 Executive Summary.pdf /20. Fwd: For Thursday's meeting/1.2 Preference Right Lease Application.pdf /20. Fwd: For Thursday's meeting/1.3 TMM Regulatory Authority.pdf /20. Fwd: For Thursday's meeting/1.4 Prospecting Permits.pdf "Hawbecker, Karen" From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: "Hawbecker, Karen" Tue Mar 20 2018 17:50:33 GMT-0600 (MDT) Cally Younger , Richard McNeer , Roy Fuller , Mitchell Leverette , Briana Collier , "Sklar, Ryan" , "Moody, Aaron" Fwd: For Thursday's meeting Executive Summary.pdf Preference Right Lease Application.pdf TMM Regulatory Authority.pdf Prospecting Permits.pdf FYI--Counsel for Twin Metals emailed these documents for our reference in advance of the Thursday meeting we have with Twin Metals. We can expect Kevin Baker from Twin Metals, and Rachel Jacobson, Andy Spielman, and Lori Conway from WilmerHale at the meeting. --Karen ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Jacobson, Rachel Date: Tue, Mar 20, 2018 at 6:13 PM Subject: For Thursday's meeting To: "Hawbecker, Karen" Karen, We thought in advance of our meeting Thursday we would provide some background materials to facilitate our discussion. We attach for your review excerpts from the actual PRLA submission. As you can see, the PRLA and supporting materials include three primary components as required by BLM regulations: (1) a detailed, technical discussion of the geology and mineralization on the Permit Lands; (2) a conceptual mine plan depicting a potential approach for development of the minerals (after issuance of the lease and all other necessary approvals for mining); and (3) an economic analysis of the anticipated costs and revenue based on the assumptions of the conceptual mine plan. The PRLA and the supporting documentation also establish that Twin Metals has discovered a valuable deposit and is entitled to a preference right lease for the Permit Lands. Studies have confirmed though detailed data and analysis relating to geology, drilling, and mineralization that the Permit Lands contain significant quantities of valuable mineral resources. Given the size of the deposits, even under the conservative assumptions, economic analyses support the conclusion Twin Metals has discovered a valuable deposit. We also attach to aid our discussion the regulatory scheme governing preference rights leases. The federal register notice at the very end of the regulation (p.16 of the pdf) is especially important, as are the excerpts from the prospecting permits, also attached. We have highlighted the sections we expect to discuss on Thursday. Feel free to call or email if you have any questions or want any additional information. See you soon, -Rachel Rachel Jacobson WilmerHale 1875 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20006 USA +1 202 663 6385 (t) +1 202 663 6363 (f) rachel.jacobson@wilmerhale.com Please consider the environment before printing this email. This email message and any attachments are being sent by Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, are confidential, and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify us immediately—by replying to this message or by sending an email to postmaster@wilmerhale.com—and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. Thank you. For more information about WilmerHale, please visit us at http://www.wilmerhale.com. -Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C. 20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov "Hawbecker, Karen" From: Sent: To: Subject: "Hawbecker, Karen" Wed Mar 21 2018 11:16:14 GMT-0600 (MDT) Cally Younger , Richard McNeer , Roy Fuller , Mitchell Leverette , Briana Collier , "Sklar, Ryan" , "Moody, Aaron" Re: For Thursday's meeting This is to confirm that Kevin Baker, Rachel Jacobson, and Andy Spielman will be attending Thursday's Twin Metals meeting with us In addition, Rachel let me know last night that Twin Metals' corporate counsel, Daniel Altikes, will be flying in from Chile also. --Karen On Tue, Mar 20, 2018 at 7:50 PM, Hawbecker, Karen wrote: FYI--Counsel for Twin Metals emailed these documents for our reference in advance of the Thursday meeting we have with Twin Metals. We can expect Kevin Baker from Twin Metals, and Rachel Jacobson, Andy Spielman, and Lori Conway from WilmerHale at the meeting. --Karen ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Jacobson, Rachel Date: Tue, Mar 20, 2018 at 6:13 PM Subject: For Thursday's meeting To: "Hawbecker, Karen" Karen, We thought in advance of our meeting Thursday we would provide some background materials to facilitate our discussion. We attach for your review excerpts from the actual PRLA submission. As you can see, the PRLA and supporting materials include three primary components as required by BLM regulations: (1) a detailed, technical discussion of the geology and mineralization on the Permit Lands; (2) a conceptual mine plan depicting a potential approach for development of the minerals (after issuance of the lease and all other necessary approvals for mining); and (3) an economic analysis of the anticipated costs and revenue based on the assumptions of the conceptual mine plan. The PRLA and the supporting documentation also establish that Twin Metals has discovered a valuable deposit and is entitled to a preference right lease for the Permit Lands. Studies have confirmed though detailed data and analysis relating to geology, drilling, and mineralization that the Permit Lands contain significant quantities of valuable mineral resources. Given the size of the deposits, even under the conservative assumptions, economic analyses support the conclusion Twin Metals has discovered a valuable deposit. We also attach to aid our discussion the regulatory scheme governing preference rights leases. The federal register notice at the very end of the regulation (p.16 of the pdf) is especially important, as are the excerpts from the prospecting permits, also attached. We have highlighted the sections we expect to discuss on Thursday. Feel free to call or email if you have any questions or want any additional information. See you soon, -Rachel Rachel Jacobson WilmerHale 1875 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20006 USA +1 202 663 6385 (t) +1 202 663 6363 (f) rachel.jacobson@wilmerhale.com Please consider the environment before printing this email. This email message and any attachments are being sent by Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, are confidential, and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify us immediately—by replying to this message or by sending an email to postmaster@wilmerhale.com—and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. Thank you. For more information about WilmerHale, please visit us at http://www.wilmerhale.com. -Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C. 20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov -Karen Hawbecker Acting Deputy Solicitor Energy and Mineral Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N.W. MS 6348 Washington, D.C. 20240 Office: (202) 208-4507 karen.hawbecker@sol.doi.gov Label: "FOIA/DLR FOIA Response Tracking/TWS SNF Leasing Request" Created by:ryan.sklar@sol.doi.gov Total Messages in label:73 (21 conversations) Created: 01-28-2020 at 20:41 PM Conversation Contents Summary of TMM Meeting "Sklar, Ryan" From: Sent: To: Subject: "Sklar, Ryan" Tue Mar 06 2018 09:11:59 GMT-0700 (MST) Aaron Moody Summary of TMM Meeting Aaron, The meeting was pretty uneventful. Twin Metals (TMM) asked for the meeting and used the hour to present their desired timeline and process for having the leases renewed, the preference right lease applications (PRLAs) granted, and their mine plan of operations submitted. The portion of the meeting that was most germane to DLR was when TMM stated that there are "substantive legal issues" with seeking a withdrawal in the Superior National Forest. They didn't explain exactly why they think the Department doesn't have authority to withdraw those lands, but they invited us to review the comments they have submitted to USFS on the withdrawal, which apparently contain a summary of their arguments. I've included a short bullet-point summary below. Let me know if you want to discuss. Thanks, Ryan Summary TMM asked for the meeting to better understand the next steps for reinstating and renewing the leases and the preference right lease applications (PRLAs) TMM stated that the PRLAs are essential for them developing a viable mine plan of operations TMM wants to file a mine plan of operations within the next 18 months to two years. This would require the two leases renewed this year. TMM called this “essential”. TMM also wants BLM to grant the PRLAs this year. TMM takes the position that the PRLAs are VER. They say there is a debate about whether the prospecting permits and prospecting permit applications are VER. TMM has offered to share their legal analysis on what applications/permits constitute VER. Karen asked that they send that over. TMM takes the position that there are substantive legal issues with the withdrawal itself. TMM suggested that we read their comments on the withdrawals, which they say lay out some of those legal issues. TMM says they are facing three environmental reviews: 1) 2) 3) Review of lease renewal. a. TMM recognizes that there is debate about the type and scope of review that is necessary/appropriate. If not a CX, TMM thinks the review should be a limited EA that pertains only to the scope and terms of the lease. b. TMM says this needs to be done within the next year for them to meet their MPO timeline Review of PRLAs. a. TMM recognizes that a CX won’t work for this. Review of Mine Plan of Operations. TMM wants to meet with SOL attorneys to further discuss and plan the environmental reviews discussed above. TMM wants to know whether the old lease renewal EA can be used this time around. Mitch L. stated that some of what was included in the prior draft EA will be useful. -Ryan Sklar Attorney-Advisor Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 202-208-3039 NOTICE: This e-mail (including attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this e-mail or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. "Moody, Aaron" From: Sent: To: Subject: "Moody, Aaron" Tue Mar 06 2018 09:42:40 GMT-0700 (MST) "Sklar, Ryan" Re: Summary of TMM Meeting thanks. I vaguely remember seeing or hearing about their arguments as to why a withdrawal is not lawful (b) (5) , but now I don't remember the details.....(maybe it was the same issues that were raised in that meeting we attended?) Aaron G. Moody Acting Associate Solicitor for the Division of Land Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 202-208-3495 NOTICE: This e-mail (including attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this e-mail or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Tue, Mar 6, 2018 at 11:11 AM, Sklar, Ryan wrote: Aaron, The meeting was pretty uneventful. Twin Metals (TMM) asked for the meeting and used the hour to present their desired timeline and process for having the leases renewed, the preference right lease applications (PRLAs) granted, and their mine plan of operations submitted. The portion of the meeting that was most germane to DLR was when TMM stated that there are "substantive legal issues" with seeking a withdrawal in the Superior National Forest. They didn't explain exactly why they think the Department doesn't have authority to withdraw those lands, but they invited us to review the comments they have submitted to USFS on the withdrawal, which apparently contain a summary of their arguments. I've included a short bullet-point summary below. Let me know if you want to discuss. Thanks, Ryan Summary TMM asked for the meeting to better understand the next steps for reinstating and renewing the leases and the preference right lease applications (PRLAs) TMM stated that the PRLAs are essential for them developing a viable mine plan of operations TMM wants to file a mine plan of operations within the next 18 months to two years. This would require the two leases renewed this year. TMM called this “essential”. TMM also wants BLM to grant the PRLAs this year. TMM takes the position that the PRLAs are VER. They say there is a debate about whether the prospecting permits and prospecting permit applications are VER. TMM has offered to share their legal analysis on what applications/permits constitute VER. Karen asked that they send that over. TMM takes the position that there are substantive legal issues with the withdrawal itself. TMM suggested that we read their comments on the withdrawals, which they say lay out some of those legal issues. TMM says they are facing three environmental reviews: 1) 2) 3) Review of lease renewal. a. TMM recognizes that there is debate about the type and scope of review that is necessary/appropriate. If not a CX, TMM thinks the review should be a limited EA that pertains only to the scope and terms of the lease. b. TMM says this needs to be done within the next year for them to meet their MPO timeline Review of PRLAs. a. TMM recognizes that a CX won’t work for this. Review of Mine Plan of Operations. TMM wants to meet with SOL attorneys to further discuss and plan the environmental reviews discussed above. TMM wants to know whether the old lease renewal EA can be used this time around. Mitch L. stated that some of what was included in the prior draft EA will be useful. -Ryan Sklar Attorney-Advisor Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 202-208-3039 NOTICE: This e-mail (including attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this e-mail or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. "Sklar, Ryan" From: Sent: To: Subject: "Sklar, Ryan" Tue Mar 06 2018 09:44:19 GMT-0700 (MST) "Moody, Aaron" Re: Summary of TMM Meeting Maybe, but for their sake, (b) (5) . I'm going to ask BLM to send us the comments that TMM submitted and were referring to this morning. I'm curious to take a look. On Tue, Mar 6, 2018 at 11:42 AM, Moody, Aaron wrote: thanks. I vaguely remember seeing or hearing about their arguments as to why a withdrawal is not lawful (b) (5) , but now I don't remember the details.....(maybe it was the same issues that were raised in that meeting we attended?) Aaron G. Moody Acting Associate Solicitor for the Division of Land Resources Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 202-208-3495 NOTICE: This e-mail (including attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this e-mail or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Tue, Mar 6, 2018 at 11:11 AM, Sklar, Ryan wrote: Aaron, The meeting was pretty uneventful. Twin Metals (TMM) asked for the meeting and used the hour to present their desired timeline and process for having the leases renewed, the preference right lease applications (PRLAs) granted, and their mine plan of operations submitted. The portion of the meeting that was most germane to DLR was when TMM stated that there are "substantive legal issues" with seeking a withdrawal in the Superior National Forest. They didn't explain exactly why they think the Department doesn't have authority to withdraw those lands, but they invited us to review the comments they have submitted to USFS on the withdrawal, which apparently contain a summary of their arguments. I've included a short bullet-point summary below. Let me know if you want to discuss. Thanks, Ryan Summary TMM asked for the meeting to better understand the next steps for reinstating and renewing the leases and the preference right lease applications (PRLAs) TMM stated that the PRLAs are essential for them developing a viable mine plan of operations TMM wants to file a mine plan of operations within the next 18 months to two years. This would require the two leases renewed this year. TMM called this “essential”. TMM also wants BLM to grant the PRLAs this year. TMM takes the position that the PRLAs are VER. They say there is a debate about whether the prospecting permits and prospecting permit applications are VER. TMM has offered to share their legal analysis on what applications/permits constitute VER. Karen asked that they send that over. TMM takes the position that there are substantive legal issues with the withdrawal itself. TMM suggested that we read their comments on the withdrawals, which they say lay out some of those legal issues. TMM says they are facing three environmental reviews: 1) 2) 3) Review of lease renewal. a. TMM recognizes that there is debate about the type and scope of review that is necessary/appropriate. If not a CX, TMM thinks the review should be a limited EA that pertains only to the scope and terms of the lease. b. TMM says this needs to be done within the next year for them to meet their MPO timeline Review of PRLAs. a. TMM recognizes that a CX won’t work for this. Review of Mine Plan of Operations. TMM wants to meet with SOL attorneys to further discuss and plan the environmental reviews discussed above. TMM wants to know whether the old lease renewal EA can be used this time around. Mitch L. stated that some of what was included in the prior draft EA will be useful. -Ryan Sklar Attorney-Advisor Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 202-208-3039 NOTICE: This e-mail (including attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this e-mail or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. -Ryan Sklar Attorney-Advisor Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 202-208-3039 NOTICE: This e-mail (including attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this e-mail or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Privileged & Confidential/Attorney Work Product BRIEFING PAPER FOR DEPUTY SOLICITOR DATE: August 7, 2018 FROM: Ryan Sklar Attorney-Advisor, Division of Land Resources SUBJECT: United States Forest Service’s application to withdraw lands within the Superior National Forest, Minnesota This memorandum provides background information on the segregation and proposed withdrawal of approximately 234,328 acres of federal land within the Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota. BACKGROUND Section 204 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act, 43 U.S.C. § 1704, authorizes the Secretary of the Interior (or his Senate-confirmed appointee with delegated authority) to withdraw an area of federal land from settlement, sale, location, or entry under some or all of the general land laws. The Secretary may propose a withdrawal on his own motion or accept an application for withdrawal from another agency. On January 5, 2017, the United States Forest Service (USFS) submitted an application to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requesting that the Secretary of the Interior withdraw 234,328 acres of federal land from disposition under the mineral and geothermal leasing laws, subject to valid existing rights. The subject lands are located within the Rainy River Watershed and are adjacent to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). As stated in the USFS’s withdrawal application, the purpose of the requested withdrawal is to protect the subject lands “from the adverse environmental impacts arising from exploration and development of fully Federally-owned minerals conducted pursuant to the mineral leasing laws.” After reviewing the application, the BLM published a notice of application in the Federal Register on January 19, 2017. Pursuant to 43 C.F.R. § 2310.2, publication of the notice temporarily segregated the 234,328 acres from operation of the mineral and geothermal leasing laws for up to two years while the USFS prepares the case file and completes the necessary environmental analyses under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). 1 The 1 The BLM’s withdrawal regulations require the USFS, as the withdrawal applicant, to prepare the case file that BLM must submit to the Secretary of the Interior so he (or his Senate-confirmed appointee with delegated authority) can make a final decision on the application. 43 C.F.R. § 2310.3-2(a). The NEPA analysis is a necessary component of that case file. Id. § 2310.32(b)(3). Pursuant to the withdrawal regulations, the USFS, as lead agency, must designate the BLM as a cooperating agency, and the BLM, at a minimum, must “independently evaluate and review the final” NEPA document. Id. 1 Privileged & Confidential/Attorney Work Product segregation, which remains in place, is set to expire on January 19, 2019. DISCUSSION (b) (5) NEXT STEPS (b) (5) 2 Privileged Con?dential/Attorney Work Product Dear [Forest Supervisor?s Name], (b) (5) Sincerely, Dean Gettinger District Manager, Northeastern States District BLM Eastern States Office cc: Ms. Kathleen Atkinson, Regional Forester, Eastern Region, USDA Forest Service Dear [Forest Supervisor?s Name], (b) (5) Sincerely, Dean Gettinger District Manager, Northeastern States District BLM Eastern States Office cc: Ms. Kathleen Atkinson, Regional Forester, Eastern Region, USDA Forest Service WW Superior National Forest (SNF) Vicin' Ma Legend Shae? 0? Appendix B: Superior National Forest References CANADA Data acquiredm? . ofsourmowmemg - SNF Fee Simple Public Domain Lands accuracy, precision, and reliability. Features SNF Fee Simple Acquired Lands ??gg?e?u?MWM? Application Boundary December 5, 2016 Superior National Forest . 4th Principal Meridian, Cook, Lake, St. Louis, BWCAW Lands WIthdrawn from mineral entry Itasca and Koochiching Counties, State of Minnesota Disclaimer a Mining Protection Area - Lands withdrawn from mineral entry Ontario, Canada expressed or implied regarding the data displayed Minnesota Boundary on this map, and reserves the right to correct, . update,modity, or replace this infomiation without Natlonal ForeSt Boundary noti?cation- Voyageur National Park Boundary The USDA Forest Service makes no warranty, Forest Service Region 9 Minnesota Superior National Forest Wisconsin 'k '"neapd's St. Paul 0 105 210 420 a: Miles APPLICATION FOR WITHDRAWAL Superior National Forest Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, Minnesota Items required by 43 C.F.R. 2310.1-2(c): 1. APPLICANT Regional Forester USDA Forest Service 626 East Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee, WI 53202 2. STATEMENT OF DELEGATION The general delegations of authority from the Secretary of Agriculture to the Chief of the Forest Service is set forth at 7 C.F.R. § 2.60. More specifically 7 C.F.R. § 2.60(a)(2) delegates authority to the Chief of the Forest Service to protect, manage, and administer the National Forest System. The Chief of the Forest Service has delegated the authority to request withdrawals to the Regional Foresters (FSM 2761.04). 3. OTHER AGENCY CONSENT The subject landsare National Forest System lands under the administration of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, which hereby consents to the requested withdrawal and segregation of those lands. 4. TYPE OF WITHDRAWAL ACTION This is a request for a new withdrawal. The Forest Service requests these lands be withdrawn from disposition under laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing laws, subject to valid existing rights - including the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq. as amended), the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands of 1947 (30 U.S.C. 351 et seq. as amended), Section 402 of the President‘s Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1946, 16 U.S.C. 520, and 16 U.S.C. 508b. All of the landswould remain subject to the laws providing for the disposal of mineral materials as defined by 36 C.F.R. Part 228, Subpart C. The Forest Service recognizes that any segregation or future withdrawal of these lands and interests in the landswill be subject to valid existing rights on Federal land. The segregation and withdrawal would also be inapplicable to private lands owned in fee, private mineral estates, and private fractional minerals interests. Withdrawal Application Page 1 5. LANDS INVOLVED IN WITHDRAWAL The Federal lands whose withdrawalis requested fall within a portion of the Rainy River watershed,outside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Mining Protection Area (MPA), as indicated on the attached map (Appendix B). More specifically, the Forest Service requests the withdrawal of all landsidentified in Appendix A that include fully federally owned minerals that aresituated within the exterior boundaries of the area depicted on the attached map (Appendix B). The Forest Service also requests that the withdrawal be made applicable to all fee title lands subsequently acquired by the Federal Government that are situated within the exterior boundaries of the area depicted on the attached map (Appendix B). The Federal lands that are requested for withdrawal are within the Rainy River watershed and drain into the BWCAW. The application of the mineral leasing laws to the remaining Federal lands within portions of the Rainy River watershed, i.e., the BWCAW and the MPA,are already curtailed by virtue of Sec. 11(a) of Pub. L. 95-495, 92 Stat. 1649, 1655 (1978). The National Forest System lands for which withdrawal is requested in aggregate total approximately234,328 acres within the Superior National Forest. There are two categories of these National Forest System landswhich includefully Federally-owned mineral interests - lands reserved from the public domain owned by the United States in fee simple, andacquired lands owned by the United States in fee simple. 6. OTHER WITHDRAWALS The area containing the Federal lands whose withdrawal is requested by means of this application does not overlap any other withdrawal. However, pursuant to Sec. 11(a) of Pub. L. 95-495, 92 Stat. 1649, 1655 (1978) ―no permit, lease, or other authorization may be issued by any agency or authority of the United States for [the] exploration for, or mining of, minerals owned by the United States within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Boundary Waters Canoe Area Mining Protection Area.‖ These areas are adjacent to the lands that this application requests be withdrawn from the disposition under laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing. 7. PURPOSE OF WITHDRAWAL As previously noted, the 234,328 acres of Federal land for which the Forest Service requests withdrawal are located within the Vermillion and Rainy Headwaters subwatersheds of the Rainy River watershed in the Superior National Forest and areadjacent to the BWCAW and MPA. There is known interest in the development of hardrock minerals that have been found—and others that are thought to exist—in sulfide-bearing rock within this portion of the Rainy River watershed. Any development of these mineral Withdrawal Application Page 2 resources could ultimately result in the creation of permanently stored waste materials and other conditions upstream of the BWCAW and the MPA with the potential to generate and release water with elevated levels of acidity, metals, and other potential contaminants. Additionally, any failure of mitigation measures, containment facilities, or remediation efforts at mine sites and their related facilities located upstream of the BWCAW and the MPA could lead to irreversible impacts upon natural resources and therefore, render the Forest Service unable to meet the purposes for the designation of the BWCAW and the MPA specified by Sec. 2 of Pub. L. 95-495, 92 Stat. 1649 (1978). These concerns are exacerbated by the fact that perpetual maintenance of waste storage facilities along with the perpetual treatment of water discharge emanating from the waste storage facilities and the mines themselves would likely be required to ameliorate these adverse effects,yetit is not at all certain that such maintenance and treatment can be assured over possibly infinite timeframes. Thus, the purpose of this withdrawal request is to protect National Forest System lands (and waters) located in the Rainy River Watershed, the BWCAW, and the MPA from the adverse environmental impacts arising from exploration and development of fully Federally-owned minerals conducted pursuant to the mineral leasing laws. This will result in more efficient and effective Forest Service administration of such NFS lands (and waters) in accord with applicable Federal law. 8. EXTENT OF WITHDRAWAL AND SEGREGATION The Forest Service requests that the Federal lands within the area identified on the attached map (Appendix B) be withdrawn from disposition under laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing – including the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq. as amended), the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands of 1947 (30 U.S.C. 351 et seq. as amended), Section 402 of the President‘s Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1946, 16 U.S.C. 520, and 16 U.S.C. 508b - for the maximum period of 20 years authorized by 43 U.S.C. § 1714(c)(1), subject to valid existing rights. The Forest Service also requests that the notice of this withdrawal application published in the Federal Register pursuant to 43 C.F.R. § 2310.3–1(b)(1) provide that the National Forest System lands within the area identified on the attached map (Appendix B) are segregated from the operation of the mineral leasing laws for the maximum period of two years authorized by 43 U.S.C. § 1714(b)(1), subject to valid existing rights. The Forest Service intends that the National Forest System lands within the area identified on the attached map (Appendix B)remain subject to the laws providing for the disposal of mineral materials set forth by 36 C.F.R. Part 228, Subpart C throughout the duration of the segregation and any subsequent withdrawal. 9. ALLOWABLE TEMPORARY USES Statutorily authorized multiple uses of National Forest System lands, i.e., outdoor recreation, range, timber, watershed, and wildlife and fish purposes, along with the Withdrawal Application Page 3 disposal of mineral materials, maybe authorized by Forest Service officers during the requested 2-year segregation period. However, those uses would only be authorized if they would comply with applicable Forest Service regulations, the applicable land use plan, and they would not cause adverse environmental impacts to National Forest System lands (and waters) located in the Rainy River Watershed, the BWCAW, and the MPA comparable to those that could arise from exploration and development of Federallyowned minerals conducted pursuant to the mineral leasing laws. 10. ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES Per 43 C.F.R. § 2310.1-2(b)(10), a withdrawal application should contain ―[a]n analysis and explanation of why neither a right-of-way under section 507 of the Act (43 U.S.C. 1767), nor a cooperative agreement under sections 302(b) (43 U.S.C. 1732(b)) and 307(b) (43 U.S.C. 1737(b)) of the act would adequately provide for the proposed use.‖ However, none of these statutory provisions are relevant to a withdrawal application submitted by the Forest Service for the withdrawal of National Forest System lands. Insofar as 43 U.S.C. §§ 1732(b) and 1737(b), portions of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 [FLPMA] , are concerned, those provisions are not applicable because they grant the Secretary of the Interior (43 U.S.C. § 1702(g)) authority to manage the public lands. And for purposes of FLPMA, ―[t]he term ‗public lands‘ means any land and interest in land owned by the United States within the several States and administered by the Secretary of the Interior through the Bureau of Land Management….‖ In contrast, all national forest lands, including the Superior National Forest, are administered by the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service as part of the National Forest System (16 U.S.C. § 1609(a)). Indeed, 43 U.S.C. § 1702(k), a portion of the definitional section of FLPMA, explicitly distinguishes ―public lands‖ from ―lands within National Forests.‖ With regard to 43 U.S.C. § 1767(a), another portion of FLPMA, it permits ―the Secretary concerned‖ to utilize the authority granted by other provisions in the subchapter to provide another department or one of that department‘s agencies a right-of-way across land administered by the Secretary concerned. The shorthand formulation ―the Secretary concerned‖ in 43 U.S.C. § 1767(a) clearly refers to both the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture as evidenced by a prior provision in the same subchapter: 43 U.S.C. § 1761(a). Per 43 U.S.C. § 1761(a), rights-of-way may be issued by ―[t]he Secretary [i.e., the Secretary of the Interior (43 U.S.C. § 1702(g))], with respect to the public lands … as defined in section 1702(e) of this title … and, [by] the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to lands within the National Forest System….‖ Accordingly, 43 U.S.C. § 1767(a) merely authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to issue rights-of-way across National Forest System lands to other departments and their agencies. That authority has no bearing with respect to the Forest Service‘s reason for requesting this withdrawal—to protect National Forest System lands (and waters) located in the Rainy River Watershed, the BWCAW, and the MPA from the adverse environmental impacts that would arise from exploration and development of Federally-managed hardrock minerals conducted pursuant to the mineral leasing laws. Withdrawal Application Page 4 FLPMA section 507, 43 U.S.C. § 1767(b), cannot achieve the Forest Service‘s purpose to protect the specified National Forest System lands because it merely prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from terminating or limiting a right-of-way for the benefit of any department or agency of the United States without that entity‘s consent. 11. WITHDRAWAL DURATION The Forest Service requests withdrawal of the Federal lands within the area indicated on the attached map(Appendix B) for the maximum period of 20 years authorized by 43 U.S.C. § 1714(c)(1). A withdrawal for themaximum duration of 20 yearsis warranted because the potential adverse effects from the exploration and development of the fully Federally-managed hardrock minerals in the Rainy River watershed. These potential impactsare a direct result of the location of the minerals with the sulfide-bearing rock present in that area. Thus, the need to protect the National Forest System lands (and waters) located in the Rainy River Watershed, the BWCAW, and the MPA from the adverse environmental impacts arising from exploration and development of Federally-managed hardrock minerals—the purpose of this withdrawal request—remains constant. 12. ALTERNATIVE SITES No additional valuable deposits of Federal hardrock minerals outside the Rainy River watershed have been found or presently are known. Therefore there are no other sites where equivalent hardrock mineral exploration or development could be authorized by the Department of the Interior. 13. WATER REQUIREMENTS No water rights will be needed to fulfill the purpose of this withdrawal request. The unique and irreplaceable resource this withdrawal seeks to protect is the 1.1 million acre Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) located in the northern third of the Superior National Forest in Minnesota, extending nearly 200 miles along the international boundary with Canada. The BWCAW includes nearly 2,000 pristine lakes ranging in size from 10 acres to 10,000 acres, and nearly 1,200 miles of canoe routes. It is the only large-scale protected sub-boreal forest in the lower 48 United States. These healthy forests with extremely high water quality also provide a host of watershed benefits, such a purifying water, sustaining surface water and ground water flow, maintain fish habitats, and stabilizing streambanks. Withdrawal Application Page 5 14. LOCATION OF RECORDS Records related to this application for an extension of the withdrawal may be examined at: Superior National Forest Supervisor‘s Office 8901 Grand Ave Pl Duluth, MN 55808 Withdrawal Application Page 6 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Appendix A: Legal Description of Superior National Forest Mineral Fee Simple Lands for Withdrawal Application Appendix B: Map of Superior National Forest Withdrawal Application Area Withdrawal Application Page 7 HARDROCK FEDERAL LEASES, PERMITS, AND APPLICATIONS In Northern Minnesota SERIAL LAND USE NUMBER RE QUE ST OMPAVY STATL MNES 013 52 Preference Right Franconia Minerals (U S) LLC (TMM) Request for renewal ?led timely D3856 Renewal (10/21/2012); NEPA pending MNES 01353 Preference Right Franconia Minerals (US) LLC Request for renewal ?led timely Lease Renewal (10/21/2012); NEPA pending Preference Right Twin Metals Minnesota LLC (865.78 acres) Filed timely (March 31. 2013): ES now . . - MNES-57 96 5) Lease Application ex le? - pending (MNESaitosf6 Preference Right Twin Metals Minnesota LLC (13.75 acres) Filed timely (March 31. 2013): ES now . . 7- MNES-57 96 5) Lease Application ex 1e? - pendmg Preference Right Franconia (now TMIVI: formerly Lehmann Application ?led December 2006 Lease Application Exploration: 13.75 acres) Preference Right Encampment (encompassing prospecting Filed timely (11/14/11): pending Lease Application permit MNES-50817: 320.28 acres) PVDD MNES-53 731 Prospecting Permit Lehmann Exploration Management, Inc. Extension request ?led timely; (TMM) (04/29/2014) MNES-53 868 Prospecting Permit Duluth Metals (T MM) Extension request ?led timely; (05/29/2014) MNES-54037 Prospecting Permit Duluth Metals (TNIM) Extension request ?led timely; (05/29/2014) MNES-54050 Prospecting Permit Twin Metals Minnesota LLC Extension request ?led timely; (04/29/2014) MNES-54194 Prospecting Permit Twin Metals Minnesota LLC Extension request ?led timely; (04/29/2014) MNES-54195 Prospecting Permit Twin Metals Minnesota LLC Extension request ?led timely; (04/29/2014) MNES-54196 Prospecting Permit Twin Metals Minnesota LLC Extension request ?led timely; (04/29/2014) MNES-54366 Prospecting Permit Duluth Metals (TMM) Extension request ?led timely; (05/29/2014) MNES-54367 Prospecting Permit Duluth Metals (T W) Extension request ?led timely; (05/29/2014) MNES-54368 Prospecting Permit Duluth Metals (T MM) Extension request ?led timely; (05/29/2014) MNES-54385 Prospecting Permit Duluth Metals (T W) Extension request ?led timely; (05/29/2014) MNES-54387 Prospecting Permit Lehmann Exploration Management, Inc. Extension request ?led timely; (TMM) (04/29/2014) MNES-55203 Prospecting Permit Duluth Metals (TMM) Extension request ?led timely; (05/29/2014) MNES-55205 Prospecting Permit Duluth Metals (T MM) Extension request ?led timely; (05/29/2014) MNES-55206 Prospecting Permit Duluth Metals (T MM) Extension request ?led timely; (05/29/2014) MNES-55301 Prospecting Permit Lehmann Exploration Management, Inc. Extension request ?led timely; (TMM) (04/29/2014) MNES-55302 Prospecting Permit Lehmann Exploration Management, Inc. Extension request ?led timely; (TMM) (04/29/2014) MNES-55305 Prospecting Permit Twin Metals Minnesota LLC Extension request ?led timely; (04/29/2014) October 4, 2016 HARDROCK FEDERAL LEASES, PERMITS, AND APPLICATIONS In Northern Minnesota MNES-53462 Prospecting Permit Encampment Minerals Expired; no request for extension MNES-53463 Prospecting Permit Encampment Minerals Expired; no request for extension MNES-53464 Prospecting Permit Encampment Minerals Expired; no request for extension MNES-53465 Prospecting Pemiit Encampment Minerals Expired; no request for extension MNES-53466 Prospecting Permit Encampment Minerals Expired; no request for extension MNES-53564 Prospecting Permit Encampment Minerals Expired; no request for extension MNES-53565 Prospecting Pemiit Encampment Minerals Expired; no request for extension MNES-53566 Prospecting Permit Encampment Minerals Expired; no request for extension MNES-54045 Prospecting Permit Prime Meridian Expired; no request for extension MNES-52446 Prospecting Permit Lehmann Exploration Management, Inc. 4-year extension granted in 2012; (TM) extension expired 09/ 1 6/20 1 6 MNES-53577 Prospecting Permit Prime Meridian Filed 06/ 14/2005; however no Application Exploration Plan submitted MNES-55306 Prospecting Permit Lehmann Exploration Management (TMM) Filed 04/25/2008. Included in Application pending Superior National Forest NEPA MNES-5 6284 Prospecting Permit Park Creek Exploration Filed 0 1/29/2010. Included in Application pending Superior National Forest NEPA MNES-5 6285 Prospecting Permit Park Creek Exploration Filed 0 1/29/2010. Included in Application pending Superior National Forest NEPA MNES-S 6286 Prospecting Permit Park Creek Exploration Filed 01/29/2010 . Included in Application pending Superior National Forest NEPA MNES-5 6287 Prospecting Pemiit Park Creek Exploration Filed 01/29/2010. Included in Application pending Superior National Forest NEPA MNES-56288 Prospecting Permit Park Creek Exploration Filed 01/29/2010 . Included in Application pending Superior National Forest NEPA MNES-S 6289 Prospecting Permit Park Creek Exploration Filed 01/29/2010. Included in Application pending Superior National Forest NEPA MNES-56290 Prospecting Permit Park Creek Exploration Filed 01/29/2010. Included in Application pending Superior National Forest NEPA MNES-S 6291 Prospecting Permit Park Creek Exploration Filed 01/29/2010. Included in Application pending Superior National Forest NEPA MNES-S 6292 Prospecting Permit Park Creek Exploration Filed 01/29/2010. Included in Application pending Superior National Forest NEPA MNES-5 6293 Prospecting Permit Park Creek Exploration Filed 01/29/2010. Included in Application pending Superior National Forest NEPA MNES-5 6294 Prospecting Permit Park Creek Exploration Filed 01/29/2010 . Included in Application pending Superior National Forest NEPA MNES-S 6295 Prospecting Permit Park Creek Exploration Filed 01/29/2010. Included in Application pending Superior National Forest NEPA MNES-5 6443 Prospecting Pemiit Encampment Filed 07/21/2010. Included in Application pending Superior National Forest NEPA MNES-57 85 Prospecting Permit Duluth Metals (TIVIM) Filed 07/25/2011. Included in October 4, 2016 HARDROCK FEDERAL LEASES, PERMITS, AND APPLICATIONS In Northern Minnesota Application pending Superior National Forest NEPA Prospecting Permit Duluth Metals (T MM) Filed 07/2 5/201 1, Included in Application pending Superior National Forest NEPA MNES-57187 Prospecting Permit Duluth Metals (T MM) Filed 07/25/2011 Included in Application pending Superior National Forest NEPA MNES-57188 Prospecting Permit Duluth Metals (T MM) Filed 07/25/2011, Included in Application pending Superior National Forest NEPA MNES-5 7276 Prospecting Permit Encampment Filed 11/18/2011, Included in Application pending Superior National Forest NEPA Filed, MNES-S 7410 Prospecting Permit Duluth Metals (TMM) Filed 02/2 8/2012, Included in Application pending Superior National Forest NEPA MNES-5 7601 Prospecting Permit Beaver Bay (T MM) Filed 08/20/2012, Included in Application pending Superior National Forest NEPA MNES-S 7681 Prospecting Permit Beaver Bay (T MM) Filed 08/22/2012, Included in Application pending Superior National Forest NEPA MNES-57765 Prospecting Permit Franconia Minerals (TMM) Filed 01/31/2013, Included in Application pending Superior National Forest NEPA MNES-S 8222 Prospecting Permit Franconia Minerals (US) LLC (TMM) Filed 09/19/2016; new application Application for same parcel as MNES-52446 October 4, 2016