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To: Kate Zaykowski[kzaykowski@txoga.org] Cc: Neal Carlton[ncarlton@txoga.org]; Wilcox, Jahan[wilcox.jahan@epa.gov]; Hupp, Millan[hupp.millan@epa.gov]; McMurray, Forrest[mcmurray.forrest@epa.gov]; Ferguson, Lincoln[ferguson.lincoln@epa.gov] From: Bennett, Tate Sent: Thur 10/19/2017 6:56:48 PM Subject: Re: Format for Administrator - TXOGA Thanks, Kate! See you soon. On Oct 19, 2017, at 1:49 PM, Kate Zaykowski <kzaykowski@txoga.org> wrote: Reporters attending tonight: Alex Stuckey Houston Chronicle Nushin Huq She isn't sure if she can make it tonight, will let me know the name of a colleague if someone can cover for her Bloomberg BNA Ernest Scheyder Reuters News Bryan Sims Reuters News I haven't heard back from Houston Public Radio, they are credentialed for tomorrow, but am not sure if they will be in attendance tonight. Will let you know when I hear. 17cv01906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00000704-00001 Thanks, Kate From: Bennett, Tate [mailto:Bennett.Tatc@epa.gov] Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 9:29 AM To: Neal Carlton <ncarlton@txoga.org>; Kate Zaykowski <kza kowski@txoga.org> Cc: Wilcox, Jahan <wilcox.jahan@epa.gov>; Hupp, Millan <hupp.millan@epa.gov>; McMurray, Forrest <mcmurray.forrest@epa.gov>; Ferguson, Lincoln <fcrguson.lincoln@epa.gov> Subject: Re: Format for Administrator - TXOGA Neal and Kate- Lincoln and I just updated the Administrator on the 4 media reps that are now attending as well as the plane/ billboard situation. Given these circumstances, he'd like to respectfully request that the entire format now be Q&A with two chairs on stage (and no need for a podium). I know this is different than a typical ("talk at you") speech, but we all agree it might be more informative for everyone in the audience. Can either of you run the traps and confirm this format prior to our arrival? Here are a few additional questions for Todd to consider and thanks for your understanding! See below: What is your relationship with the President and what has it been like to work with him? Earlier this week, you issued a directive to get rid of the abusive sue and settle process at the EPA in which special interests develop policy with agencies behind closed doors. Could you explain what your directive on the issue does? The left strictly defines "environmentalism" and designate "environmentalists" as an exclusive, limited type of crowd. What is your response to this? What do 17cv01906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00000704-00002 you consider true environmentalism? Regarding the "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rule you are working to properly define as what "navigable waters" should be under the Clean Water Act.. .....What are your goals as you conduct a re-evaluation? Are you working to include a streamlined permitting process at EPA as a part of the President's infrastructure package? Should it be included? What has it been like to run such a newsworthy agency? More difficult than you imagined? On Oct 17, 2017, at 6:38 PM, Neal Carlton wrote: Jahan, my cell is in my email signature if you need to reach me anytime. I think the last part of the Upstream question was accidentally left off. Below are the 3 complete questions our team put together. Do you have other questions that would be good? Downstream Industry has not built a refinery with significant downstream unit capacity in the US since 1977. Do you view EPA regulations as a contributing factor? Midstream One of the barriers of oil and gas development is the lack of infrastructure, can you comment on the barriers to new pipeline development at the federal level? Is there a better way to streamline the process? Upstream The Railroad Commission has been regulating the oil and natural gas industry for decades. From a federal regulatory perspective, can you comment on the regulation of the oil and natural gas industry at the federal level versus the state level? 17cv01906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00000704-00003 Neal Carlton Director of Membership Texas Oil & Gas Association Main: 512-478-6631 Direct: 512-617-8897 Mobile: 806-535-8808 From: Neal Carlton Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 3:59 PM To: 'Wilcox, Jahan' <wilcox.jahan@epa.gov>; Hupp, Millan <hupp.millan@epa.gov> Cc: McMurray, Forrest <mcmurray.forrest@epa.gov>; Ferguson, Lincoln <fcrguson.lincoln@cpa.gov>; Bennett, Tate <Bennett.Tatc@epa.gov> Subject: RE: Format for Administrator - TXOGA Neal Carlton Director of Membership Texas Oil & Gas Association Main: 512-478-6631 Direct: 512-617-8897 Mobile: 806-535-8808 From: Wilcox, Jahan [mailto:wilcox.jahan@epa.gov] Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 3:52 PM To: Hupp, Millan <hupp.millan@epa.gov>; Neal Carlton <ncarlton@txoga.org> Cc: McMurray, Forrest <mcmurray.forrest@epa.gov>; Ferguson, Lincoln <fcrguson.lincoln@cpa.gov>; Bennett, Tate <Bennett.Tatc@epa.gov> Subject: RE: Format for Administrator - TXOGA 17cv01906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00000704-00004 Neal- What is the best number to reach you at? From: Hupp, Millan Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 3: 14 PM To: Neal Carlton <ncarlton@txoga.org>; Wilcox, Jahan <wilcox.jahan@epa.gov> Cc: McMurray, Forrest <mcmurray.forrcst@epa.gov>; Ferguson, Lincoln <fcrguson.lincoln@epa.gov>; Bennett, Tate <Bennctt.Tatc@epa.gov> Subject: Format for Administrator - TXOGA Neal, Thank you for the time this afternoon. If it works for your folks, the format that allows the Administrator to offer remarks then for Mr. Staples or Mr. Tillman to moderate the Q&A would be great for us as well. Jahan - pretty please confirm the below questions to be asked of the Administrator. Downstream Industry has not built a refinery with significant downstream unit capacity in the US since 1977. Do you view EPA regulations as a contributing factor? Midstream One of the barriers of oil and gas development is the lack of infrastrncture, can you comment on the barriers to new pipeline development at the federal level? Is there a better way to streamline the process? 17cv01906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00000704-00005 Upstream The Texas Railroad Commission has been regulating the oil and natural gas industry for decades. From a federal regulatory perspective, can you comment Thank you so much, Millan Hupp Director of Scheduling and Advance Office of the Administrator 17cv01906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED_001523B_00000704-00006