Interior Department Meeting and Correspondence Overview

This group contains emails and meeting invitations related to various discussions and legal matters within the U.S. Department of the Interior.

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The Department of the Interior is coordinating a meeting to discuss the Western Governors Association Annual meeting, with attendees including Todd Wynn and others. 2018 1
Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of Interior, is coordinating a call with Mike Dubois to discuss updated horsemeat figures and the status of polar bears along with 2018 initiatives. 2018 2
The email correspondence between officials from the Department of the Interior and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation discusses hotel arrangements for a visit to Avery Island, with Nancy Olkewicz advising Holly Lane to book rooms directly at the Hampton Inn for $88 per night. 2018 9
The Department of the Interior is organizing a meeting on January 24, 2018, between Aurelia Skipwith and Laurel Sayer, President and CEO of Midas Gold Idaho, to discuss the Stibnite Mine project in central Idaho. 2018 4
Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of the Interior, is coordinating a phone call with Andrew Turner from Hunton & Williams regarding scheduling availability. 2018 2
The email correspondence involves Scott J. Cameron, Acting Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget at the Department of the Interior, discussing a potential conversation regarding a job position that may have been vacated following Amy Holley's retirement. 2018 2
The email correspondence involves Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of the Interior, coordinating a meeting with C.J. Zane from BRGR LLC regarding TDX Village Corporation. 2018 4
The email correspondence between officials from the U.S. Department of the Interior discusses the logistics and participants for a meeting between Secretary Zinke and Governor Daugaard scheduled for February 23, 2018, during the National Governors Association event. 2018 3
The email exchange between John M. Anderson, a Senior Policy Advisor at Nossaman LLP, and Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of the Interior, discusses scheduling a call to review the process for advancing the American Burying Beetle Habitat Conservation Plan/Environmental Impact Statement following the issuance of guidance for S.O. 3355 2018 3
Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of Interior, is coordinating a meeting with Paula Timmons, confirming availability for February 20th after rescheduling a previously planned meeting. 2018 5
Scott J. Cameron, Acting Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget at the Department of the Interior, informs various recipients that he will be out of the office on February 16, 2018, with limited email access and will respond by February 20. 2018 8
The email from Sarah Ball of the Edison Electric Institute to Aurelia Skipwith at the Department of the Interior discusses the submission of NEPA comments to the Council on Environmental Quality following a prior meeting. 2018 1
The email from Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of Interior, discusses Oregon wolf issues and federal delisting efforts, scheduling a call with various stakeholders on January 9, 2018. 2018 1
Scott Cameron, Acting Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget at the Department of the Interior, discusses scheduling a lunch meeting with Art from Potomac Forum to catch up and mentions the upcoming budget release. 2018 5
The email from Jason Funes at the Department of the Interior serves as a reminder for attendees to RSVP for the 4th of July celebration hosted by Secretary Ryan Zinke and Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt. 2018
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Andrew Wheeler
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The email from Ariel Wiegard, a Federal Government Relations Manager at Syngenta, expresses a desire to connect with Aurelia Skipwith from the Department of the Interior in the new year following a recent meeting. 2018 1
The email correspondence involves officials from the U.S. Department of the Interior discussing scheduling a meeting regarding the BW tunnel project for January 23, 2018. 2018 8
Leila Sepehri Getto from the U.S. Department of the Interior is coordinating a video conference with Sarah Reece from the DEPA Domestic Energy Producers Alliance, with assistance from colleague Aaron Thiele. 2018 1
The U.S. Department of the Interior is coordinating the approval process for Secretary Ryan Zinke to be the keynote speaker at the 10th Annual Freedom Conference, with urgency expressed for a timely decision to drive event registrations. 2018 7
Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of Interior, confirms a meeting with Ryan Yates from the American Farm Bureau Federation to discuss a photograph and catch up. 2018 1
The email from Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of the Interior, discusses follow-up actions regarding a briefing on the Mojave population of desert tortoises and includes coordination with colleagues after a meeting with QuadState Local Governments Authority. 2018 3
The email from Todd Willens of the U.S. Department of the Interior discusses the agenda for an upcoming call regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case, involving coordination among various federal officials. 2018
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T12 Interagency Documents
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The U.S. Department of the Interior, through Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt, is facilitating a meeting regarding Castle Mountain Ventures' California mine, which was affected by a monument designation during the Obama Administration, and has cleared the necessary ethics review. 2018 2
David Bernhardt, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, informs Nancy Beck that he is out of the office on official travel and will have limited email access regarding the notice of public comment for NMFS BiOps. 2018
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Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of the Interior, informs Steven P. Quarles that she has not yet received an answer regarding the Headwaters ITP package. 2018 2
The email from C.J. Zane to Aurelia Skipwith of the DOI discusses a request for a meeting regarding a potential small-scale land exchange between TDX Village Corporation and the US Fish and Wildlife Service on St. Paul Island. 2018 3
The email correspondence involves the U.S. Department of the Interior coordinating a time-sensitive call between Leader Charles Schumer and the Secretary, with scheduling challenges noted by Nicholas Davis. 2018 7
The email exchange between Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of the Interior, and John M. Anderson, Senior Policy Advisor at Nossaman LLP, discusses the status of the ABB HCP EIS, with Skipwith indicating she would have more information by the following Wednesday. 2018 1
Scott J. Cameron, Acting Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget at the Department of the Interior, discusses a potential job opportunity with a colleague following a retirement in the PMB office. 2018 1
Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of Interior, is communicating with Steven Quarles regarding the urgent need for a permit related to Indiana bat migration to avoid significant reductions in power production. 2018 3
The Department of the Interior canceled the National Aquaculture Association meeting scheduled for March 28, 2018, which was intended to discuss various topics including bird depredation permitting and invasive species management. 2018 2
The email correspondence between National Park Service officials discusses the need for revisions to the legal description and mapping of a project, highlighting shortcomings identified by DOI reviewers that must be addressed before proceeding with an appraisal. 2018 3
The Department of the Interior's Office of the Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management is coordinating a meeting with the American Sheep Industry Association for January 2, 2019, following the Deputy Secretary's unavailability. 2018 8
The email correspondence from the U.S. Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting between Deputy Secretary Bernhardt and the American Sheep Industry Association to address concerns regarding BLM policy 1730 related to domestic and bighorn sheep. 2018 2
The email exchange between Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of Interior, and Andrew Turner from Hunton & Williams discusses scheduling a phone call to follow up on previous communications. 2018 2
The email correspondence between John M. Anderson of Nossaman LLP and Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of the Interior, discusses scheduling a meeting to review the process for advancing the American Burying Beetle Habitat Conservation Plan/Environmental Impact Statement following the issuance of guidance for S.O. 3355. 2018 2
The document consists of email correspondence between Colin Hayes, a founding partner at Lot Sixteen, and Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior, discussing scheduling a meeting with Mr. Bernhardt for potential dates in August and September 2018. 2018 2
The email correspondence between Colin Hayes and Gareth Rees discusses scheduling a meeting regarding wind energy priorities related to the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). 2018 2
The email correspondence involves Colin Hayes requesting a meeting with officials from the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) regarding wind energy priorities for the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), with Gareth Rees facilitating the meeting request process. 2018 2
Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of the Interior, expresses gratitude to Ann Navaro for her congratulations on Skipwith's nomination in a personal email exchange. 2018 2
Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of Interior, is coordinating a phone call with John M. Anderson, a Senior Policy Advisor at Nossaman LLP, for August 21, 2018. 2018 1
The National Park Service (NPS) is coordinating with The Boring Company regarding the legal description and alignment for a tunnel project, with updates on easement documents and title company assessments discussed in the email chain. 2018 4
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Leila Getto is coordinating a meeting for Allie Nelson, the Cherry Blossom Princess from Montana, with Secretary Zinke, requesting names for security clearance. 2018 11
The email correspondence involves the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the National Park Service (NPS) discussing the submission and review of documents related to the legal description and alignment for the BW tunnel project, with an emphasis on addressing comments from the NPS and coordinating with title companies for easement documentation. 2018 4
The email correspondence involves Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of the Interior, coordinating a meeting regarding project updates and timelines related to the Skookumchuck project, while also mentioning the unavailability of Deputy Secretary Bernhardt during the week of October 7. 2018 10
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Deputy Director of Scheduling, Leila Sepehri Getto, communicates with the Steamboat Institute regarding edits to an invitation for the 10th Annual Freedom Conference featuring Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, including changes to his title and the removal of a photo opportunity for sponsors. 2018 5
The email from Enesta Jones at the Department of Energy discusses energy-saving tips for laundry, emphasizing the financial impact of using older washing machines and the benefits of doing laundry during off-peak electricity demand times. 2018
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13 Tier
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The document is a calendar notification for a meeting scheduled on July 17, 2018, involving Kenneth Wagner and federal partners at the Department of the Interior, related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2018
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Kenneth Wagner
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The email from Katharine MacGregor of the U.S. Department of the Interior discusses a meeting request for Secretary of the Interior to meet with Bruce Culpepper, President of Shell Oil, on September 26 to thank him and discuss the transition of leadership within the company. 2018 2
Neal Kemkar from General Electric is coordinating a meeting with Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of the Interior, to discuss the National Park Trust. 2018 13
The document details a series of scheduled conference calls regarding the St. Paul Island Bird Cliffs, involving participants from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other stakeholders. 2018 4
The email correspondence between John M. Anderson, a Senior Policy Advisor at Nossaman LLP, and Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of the Interior, discusses the process for advancing the review of the American Burying Beetle Habitat Conservation Plan/Environmental Impact Statement following the issuance of guidance for S.O. 3355. 2018 2
Aurelia Skipwith from the U.S. Department of the Interior informed Graham Hil that she submitted his name for a position on the Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council, and that it was confirmed by Ben Cassidy before the deadline. 2018 1
The U.S. Department of the Interior's scheduling team is coordinating a speaking engagement for Mr. Balash on August 17, 2018, due to his limited availability before travel. 2018 8
The USDA expresses serious concerns to the EPA regarding the National Marine Fisheries Service's Biological Opinion on chlorpyrifos, diazinon, and malathion, urging the repudiation of its findings and a reinitiation of consultation due to perceived inaccuracies in assessing risks to endangered species. 2018
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The email from Leila Getto of the U.S. Department of the Interior requests contact information for Frank Larkin to facilitate a meeting with Secretary Zinke, following a request from Larry Keane regarding Larkin's background and his son's tragic story related to military service. 2018 6
Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of the Interior, expresses a desire to connect with Ariel Wiegard from Syngenta in the new year following a recent meeting. 2018 2
The U.S. Department of the Interior is coordinating a meeting between Siemens Gamesa's CEO and Secretary Zinke scheduled for May 15, 2018, with Leila Getto facilitating the arrangements. 2018 6
The email exchange involves Scott Cameron, Acting Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget at the Department of the Interior, discussing scheduling a phone interview with Cory Brant regarding invasive species policy after February 12, 2018. 2018 9
The email correspondence involves Matt Schlapp inviting Secretary Zinke of the U.S. Department of the Interior to a private cocktail reception hosted by the American Conservative Union, with Leila Getto requesting a completed form for the invitation. 2018 1
The email from Aurelia Skipwith at the Department of the Interior is an invitation for a video call with Andrew Turner scheduled for January 11, 2018. 2018 1
Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of the Interior, is coordinating with John M. Anderson, a Senior Policy Advisor at Nossaman LLP, regarding the review process for the American Burying Beetle Habitat Conservation Plan/Environmental Impact Statement following the issuance of guidance for S.O. 3355. 2018 2
The email correspondence between Colin Hayes and Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting between Hayes, representing AWEA, and Deputy Secretary Bernhardt to discuss wind energy priorities. 2018 2
The email correspondence involves Colin Hayes from AWEA requesting a meeting with David Bernhardt of the U.S. Department of the Interior to discuss wind energy priorities and ongoing activities. 2018 2
The document is an email notification from Google Calendar regarding a scheduled call between Lee Forsgren from the EPA and James Voyles from the Department of the Interior on January 31, 2018, related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2018
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Lee Forsgren
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The email exchange between Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior and Colin Hayes discusses scheduling a meeting in September 2018, with proposed dates and times for their availability. 2018 2
The email correspondence involves Denny Rehberg coordinating with Gareth Rees from the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding scheduling a meeting to discuss Castle Mountain Ventures' California mine, which is affected by a monument designation from the Obama Administration. 2018 3
The email correspondence between Timothy Williams and Gareth Rees from the U.S. Department of the Interior discusses the scheduling of a meeting with the American Sheep Industry Association to address concerns regarding BLM policy 1730 related to domestic and bighorn sheep. 2018 3
The document outlines the agenda for the swearing-in ceremony of Joe Balash at the Department of the Interior on January 22, 2018, including speeches from various officials and a signing ceremony. 2018 2
The Department of the Interior is organizing a briefing on invasive mussels for Western stakeholders on February 28, 2018, to discuss various topics including funding priorities and updates on invasive species management. 2018 2
The document is an email from Jason Larrabee congratulating Aurelia Skipwith on her nomination by President Trump to be the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service at the Department of the Interior. 2018 2
Leila Getto from the U.S. Department of the Interior is coordinating with Toni Vigil regarding the agenda and participant list for the Western Governors' Association Annual Meeting scheduled for June 25-27, 2018, in Rapid City, South Dakota. 2018 5
The document is an email from the QuadState Local Governments Authority to Aurelia Skipwith of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, discussing the monitoring of the Mojave population of the desert tortoise and providing backup documents related to a briefing on the subject from an April 18 meeting. 2018 2
The email exchange between Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of the Interior, and Steven P. Quarles, an attorney at Nossaman LLP, discusses a request for a brief phone call to obtain information, indicating a sense of urgency. 2018 3
The U.S. Department of the Interior is coordinating with contractors to draft a Preliminary Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Skookumchuck project, aiming for completion in 8-10 weeks after contractor selection, which is currently in progress. 2018 5
The email from Steve Davis summarizes a meeting regarding project coordination among National Park Service (NPS) officials, including action items for providing a scope document, scheduling a kickoff meeting, and addressing legal description concerns related to construction plans. 2018 1
The email from Jason Funes of the Department of the Interior connects Jay Copan with Leila Getto regarding the scheduling details for the Secretary's speaking role on June 29. 2018 1
The document is an email exchange regarding the logistics for a speaking engagement involving Joe from the Department of the Interior (DOI) at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) CEO meetings, scheduled for September 5, 2018, where he will discuss infrastructure permitting and related topics. 2018 5
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Deputy Assistant Secretary Aurelia Skipwith facilitated a meeting request for the Society for American Archaeology to meet with Dan Smith, coordinating with Janice DeSordi and Sloane Skinner from Clark Hill plc. 2018 1
The email correspondence between Leila Getto of the U.S. Department of the Interior and Larry Keane discusses a meeting request for Frank Larkin, highlighting the Secretary's anticipated enjoyment of speaking with him. 2018 8
The email exchange between Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of the Interior, and John M. Anderson, Senior Policy Advisor at Nossaman LLP, confirms that a project related to transmission line interconnection and access roads is entirely located on private land, with no elements on federal or public lands. 2018 2
The email correspondence between Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior and Denny Rehberg discusses scheduling a meeting regarding issues related to monuments and mines, while clarifying that discussions about Westlands Water District are not permitted due to ethical considerations. 2018 2
The email from Edward McDonnell to Daniel Jorjani discusses a hypothetical scenario related to ethics within the U.S. Department of the Interior, emphasizing the importance of good faith reliance on agency ethics advice. 2018 5
Leila Sepehri Getto from the U.S. Department of the Interior confirms receipt of a travel meeting request for Secretary Zinke's upcoming visit to Arizona, including a potential visit to the Kayenta Mine. 2018 12
The email from Michael K. Henry to Leila Getto of the Department of the Interior requests a meeting for Secretary Zinke with Shell Oil's President Bruce Culpepper on September 26 to discuss the transition of leadership and express gratitude for the Secretary's support. 2018 7
Leila Getto from the U.S. Department of the Interior requested an attendee list for an upcoming reception and meeting from Pam Dunning, who confirmed she was preparing the list. 2018 6
The email correspondence between Megan Goltz from the South Dakota state government and Timothy Williams from the Department of the Interior discusses the coordination of a conference call between Secretary Zinke and Governor-elect Noem, including details about the call-in number and topics of discussion. 2018 3
The Department of the Interior is hosting a meeting on March 14, 2018, to discuss the State Historic Preservation Office's perspective on the impacts of the draft revised Bulletin 38 regarding the analysis and nomination of Traditional Cultural Landscapes. 2018 2
The email correspondence between officials from the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Western Governors' Association discusses the inability to apply the per diem rate to a hotel suite used by the Secretary, with no further action possible at that time. 2018 6
The email correspondence between Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior and Denny Rehberg discusses scheduling a meeting for the week of May 14, 2018, to address issues related to monuments and mines, while clarifying that discussions regarding Westlands Water District are not permitted due to ethical considerations. 2018 2
The U.S. Department of the Interior is coordinating a conference call regarding the St. Paul Island Bird Cliffs, originally scheduled for January 25, 2018, from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM EST, with participants including Aurelia Skipwith and Steve Delehanty. 2018 2
Aurelia Skipwith from the U.S. Department of the Interior is coordinating with John Anderson regarding the timeline for drafting a preliminary Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), emphasizing the urgency of selecting a contractor to meet the proposed schedule. 2018 3
The document is an email from Theresa Carroll of RES Group to Aurelia Skipwith at the Department of the Interior, discussing the bald eagle mitigation measures related to the Skookumchuck project and referencing regulatory guidelines under the Endangered Species Act. 2018 5
Aurelia Skipwith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the U.S. Department of the Interior, communicates her inability to meet in person regarding a project permitting issue for a transmission line in Oklahoma that requires ESA take coverage for the American Burying Beetle, but offers to discuss it over the phone. 2018 2
Aurelia Skipwith from the U.S. Department of the Interior is coordinating a meeting with Paula Timmons and Bill Hackett to discuss infrastructure. 2018 1
The email from Edward McDonnell of the DOI Ethics Office requests information to assess whether Secretary Zinke and his wife can accept a free invitation to the Sportsmen's Late Night event, including details about the event's sponsorship, fundraising status, and attendee demographics. 2018 7
The email correspondence involves the Department of the Interior discussing scheduling a fishing trip for Secretary Zinke on the John Day River, with coordination from the Western Rivers Conservancy. 2018 6
The email from Steve Davis discusses concerns regarding the National Park Service's delay in starting an appraisal due to unprepared documents and the need for finalized ventilation shaft positions, as well as the lengthy timeline for land exchanges. 2018 1
Leila Getto from the U.S. Department of the Interior informs recipients that she will be out of the office until August 20, 2018, and provides alternative contacts for meeting requests and other inquiries. 2018 1
The emails involve Scott J. Cameron, Acting Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget at the Department of the Interior, coordinating meetings with Bob Alverts and colleagues from the University of Nevada during their visits to Washington, D.C. in March and October 2018. 2018 2