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FOIA001:01878715 To: Rigas, Laura[laura_rigas@ios.doi.gov] Cc: Stephen Wackowski[stephen_wackowski@ios.doi.gov]; Newell, Russell[njssell_neweH@ios.doi.gov] From: Micah Chambers Sent: 2017-10-24T14:35:46-04:00 Importance: Normal Subject: Re: FOR REVIEW: NPR-A O&G Lease Sale Materials Received: 2017-10-24T14:35:54-04:00 Request is out for quotes to delegation Sent from my iPhone On Oct 24, 2017, at 9:51 AM, Rigas, Laura <laura rigas@ios.doi.gov> wrote: I support those. Also, adding Micah who is getting quotes from the Delegation. Thanks. Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 89 7 7022 cell @Interior On Tue, Oct 24, 2017 at 9:47 AM, Stephen Wackowski <stephen wackowski@ios.doi.gov> wrote: Thanks, but You did include me on the original email. I need to ping our BLM comms shop here to get some information for the language I would like considered to be added. Also, you guys good with me getting a quote from Mayor Brower? I think it would be important to highlight buy-in from the local government entity that is encompassed by NPRA. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 24, 2017, at 5:42 AM, Rigas, Laura <laura rigas@ios.doi.gov> wrote: Thanks, Waco! I apologize, I should have included you on the email. It's going on Thursday. Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 89 7 7022 cell @Interior FOIA001:01878715 On Tue, Oct 24, 2017 at 9:34 AM, Stephen Wackowski <stephen wackowski@ios.doi.gov> wrote: I have three suggestions. 1) Get a quote from North Slope Borough mayor Harry brower in this--he is an inupiat whaling captain and NPRA is all in his lands. 2) Work a mention that current discoveries in NPRA have shown that the prior administration's oil reserve estimate in NPRA was incredibly undershot. 3) highlight current best Managment practices BLM has set out that allows for responsible development that doesn't impact the land or people I'm on reserve duty today. But can help get some of this if you want to take it. When do you put the lid on this? Sent from my iPhone On Oct 23, 2017, at 1:05 PM, Newell, Russell <russell newell@ios.doi.gov> wrote: Steve - wanted to forward this to you for situational awareness and review, and thoughts. will ping you to discuss, but wanted to share and give you time to review. -----------Forwarded message-----------From: Rigas, Laura <laura rigas@ios.doi.gov> Date: Mon, Oct 23, 2017 at 4:12 PM Subject: Fwd: FOR REVIEW: NPR-A O&G Lease Sale Materials To: Todd Willens <todd willens@ios.doi.gov>, Daniel Joijani <daniel jorjan i @ios .doi .gov>, "Wackowski, Stephen" <stephen wackowski@ios.doi.gov>, Lori Mashburn <lori mashburn@ios.doi.gov>, "Chambers, Micah" <micah chambers@,ios.doi.gov>. "Wynn, Todd" <todd wvnn@,ios.doi.gov>. "Magallanes, Downey" <downey magallanes@,ios.doi.gov>, Katharine Macgregor <kate macgregor@ios.doi.gov>, Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov> Cc: Heather Swift <heather swift@ios.doi.gov>, "Newell, Russell" <russell newell@ios.doi.gov> FOIA001:01878715 Hi all - Below please find BLM's draft release for the NPR-A oil and gas lease sale. It is set to publish on Thursday, Oct. 26 in the Federal Register, and be in the reading room on Wednesday (ie, will become public then). Micah is reaching out to the AK delegation to make them aware. Boss asked that we do a media event with them, and we are checking on availability/feasibility. Question -- should this be tied to the "Energy Burdens" report roll-out? If so, we could just include it in Wednesday's DOI release and BLM could send out what's below as a follow-on. Thanks, L Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 89 7 7022 cell @Interior BLM announces December 2017 NPR-A oil & gas lease sale ANCHORAGE-- In keeping with the Administration's goal of achieving American energy dominance, the Bureau of Land Management today announced in the Federal Register that it will hold an oil and gas lease sale in December within part of the 22.8-million-acre National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) via video livestream. "The Department of the Interior will harness our nation's Arctic resources on public lands - both onshore and offshore - in order to ensure an energydominant future for the citizens of this great country," said U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke. "Alaska has long been an energy powerhouse and is home to one of our greatest energy infrastructure projects - the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS). The energy development that comes from lease sales in the NPR-A will ensure that TAPS continues to bring American energy to the people who need it long into the future." The December 6, 2017, sale will be the 13th in the FOIA001:01878715 NPR-A since 1999, and will include all available tracts (covering 10.3 million acres) for lease. This is the first time all 900 tracts have been offered for lease. These tracts were designated as available for development in the 2013 Record of Decision for the Integrated Activity Plan/Environmental Impact Statement for the NPR-A. "BLM Alaska is committed to supporting energy development while fostering responsible stewardship of the environment," said Karen Mouritsen, Acting State Director for BLM Alaska. This December lease sale and future lease sales in the NPR-A demonstrate this Administration's commitment to the long term energy strength and economic growth of the State of Alaska." There are currently 189 authorized leases in the NPRA, covering more than 1,372,688 acres. Bids received for the 12 previous sales generated more than $280 million, half of which was paid to the State of Alaska. From Aug. 7 through Sept 6 of this year, the BLM sought public input and nominations on all tracts within the NPR-A. The BLM received numerous comments and nominations on tracts available and unavailable for leasing. In February 2015, the BLM issued the Record of Decision for the Greater Mooses Tooth 1 oil and gas development project, opening the way for the first production of oil and gas on public land in the NPR-A. A second, proposed development project within the reserve, called Greater Mooses Tooth 2, is currently under environmental review by the BLM. The upcoming oil and gas lease sales are competitive. A detailed statement of sale, including a description of the tracts offered for lease, the lease terms, conditions and special stipulations, and how and where to submit the sealed bids, will be available at https://on.doi.gov/2fgHGRq. Sealed bids must be received by 4 p.m. (AKST) on Dec. 4, at the BLM-Alaska State Office. The BLM will open sealed bids submitted on the tracts offered at 1 p.m. (AKST) on Dec. 6, and will livestream the opening of the bids at www.blm.gov/live. FOIA001:01878715 <NPRA OilAndGas Lease Sale CommPlan Final.doc> FOIA001:00518857 To: Micah Chambers[micah_chambers@ios.doi.gov] Cc: Stephen Wackowski[stephen_wackowski@ios.doi.gov]; Newell, RusseN[russeN_neweN@ios.doi.gov]; Heather Swift[heather_swift@ios.doi.gov] From: Rigas, Laura Sent: 2017-10-24T15:42:07-04:00 Importance: Normal Subject: Re: FOR REVIEW: NPR-A O&G Lease Sale Materials Received: 2017-10-24T15:42:15-04:00 Hi all -- when can we have this release wrapped up? Need to send the WH a copy by tomorrow am. Thanks! L Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 89 7 7022 cell @Interior On Tue, Oct 24, 2017 at 2:35 PM, Micah Chambers <micah chambers@ios.doi.gov> wrote: Request is out for quotes to delegation Sent from my iPhone On Oct 24, 2017, at 9:51 AM, Rigas, Laura <laura rigas@ios.doi.gov> wrote: I support those. Also, adding Micah who is getting quotes from the Delegation. Thanks. Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 89 7 7022 cell @Interior On Tue, Oct 24, 2017 at 9:47 AM, Stephen Wackowski <stephen wackowski@ios.doi.gov> wrote: Thanks, but You did include me on the original email. I need to ping our BLM comms shop here to get some information for the language I would like considered to be added. Also, you guys good with me getting a quote from Mayor Brower? I think it would be important to highlight buy-in from the local government entity that is encompassed by NPRA. FOIA001:00518857 Sent from my iPhone On Oct 24, 2017, at 5:42 AM, Rigas, Laura <laura rigas@ios.doi.gov> wrote: Thanks, Waco! I apologize, I should have included you on the email. It's going on Thursday. Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 89 7 7022 cell @Interior On Tue, Oct 24, 2017 at 9:34 AM, Stephen Wackowski <stephen wackowski@ios.doi.gov> wrote: I have three suggestions. 1) Get a quote from North Slope Borough mayor Harry brower in this--he is an inupiat whaling captain and NPRA is all in his lands. 2) Work a mention that current discoveries in NPRA have shown that the prior administration's oil reserve estimate in NPRA was incredibly undershot. 3) highlight current best Managment practices BLM has set out that allows for responsible development that doesn't impact the land or people I'm on reserve duty today. But can help get some of this if you want to take it. When do you put the lid on this? Sent from my iPhone On Oct 23, 2017, at 1:05 PM, Newell, Russell <russell newell@ios.doi.gov> wrote: Steve - wanted to forward this to you for situational awareness and review, and thoughts. will ping you to discuss, but wanted to share and give you time to review. FOIA001:00518857 -----------Forwarded message-----------From: Rigas, Laura <laura rigas@ios.doi.gov> Date: Mon, Oct 23, 2017 at 4:12 PM Subject: Fwd: FOR REVIEW: NPR-A O&G Lease Sale Materials To: Todd Willens <todd willens@,ios.doi.gov>. Daniel Joijani <daniel ioriani@,ios.doi.gov>. "Wackowski, Stephen" <stephen wackowski@ios.doi.gov>. Lori Mashburn <lori mashburn@ios.doi.gov>. "Chambers. Micah" <micah chambers@ios.doi.gov>. "Wynn. Todd" <todd wynn@ios.doi.gov>. "Magallanes. Downey" <downey magallanes@ios.doi.gov>. Katharine Macgregor <kate macgregor@ios.doi.gov>. Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov> Cc: Heather Swift <heather swift@ios.doi.gov>. "Newell. Russell" <russell newell@ios.doi.gov> Hi all - Below please find BLM's draft release for the NPR-A oil and gas lease sale. It is set to publish on Thursday. Oct. 26 in the Federal Register. and be in the reading room on Wednesday (ie. will become public then). Micah is reaching out to the AK delegation to make them aware. Boss asked that we do a media event with them. and we are checking on availability/feasibility. Question -- should this be tied to the "Energy Burdens" report roll-out? If so. we could just include it in Wednesday's DOI release and BLM could send out what's below as a followon. Thanks. L Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 89 7 7022 cell @Interior BLM announces December 2017 NPR-A oil & gas lease sale ANCHORAGE-- In keeping with the Administration's goal of achieving American energy dominance. the Bureau of Land Management today announced in the Federal Register that it will hold an oil and gas lease sale in December within part of the FOIA001:00518857 22.8-million-acre National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) via video livestream. "The Department of the Interior will harness our nation's Arctic resources on public lands - both onshore and offshore - in order to ensure an energydominant future for the citizens of this great country," said U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke. "Alaska has long been an energy powerhouse and is home to one of our greatest energy infrastructure projects - the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS). The energy development that comes from lease sales in the NPR-A will ensure that TAPS continues to bring American energy to the people who need it long into the future." The December 6, 2017, sale will be the 13 th in the NPR-A since 1999, and will include all available tracts (covering 10.3 million acres) for lease. This is the first time all 900 tracts have been offered for lease. These tracts were designated as available for development in the 2013 Record of Decision for the Integrated Activity Plan/Environmental Impact Statement for the NPR-A. "BLM Alaska is committed to supporting energy development while fostering responsible stewardship of the environment," said Karen Mouritsen, Acting State Director for BLM Alaska. This December lease sale and future lease sales in the NPR-A demonstrate this Administration's commitment to the long term energy strength and economic growth of the State of Alaska." There are currently 189 authorized leases in the NPRA, covering more than 1,372,688 acres. Bids received for the 12 previous sales generated more than $280 million, half of which was paid to the State of Alaska. From Aug. 7 through Sept 6 of this year, the BLM sought public input and nominations on all tracts within the NPR-A. The BLM received numerous comments and nominations on tracts available and unavailable for leasing. In February 2015, the BLM issued the Record of FOIA001:00518857 Decision for the Greater Mooses Tooth 1 oil and gas development project, opening the way for the first production of oil and gas on public land in the NPRA. A second, proposed development project within the reserve, called Greater Mooses Tooth 2, is currently under environmental review by the BLM. The upcoming oil and gas lease sales are competitive. A detailed statement of sale, including a description of the tracts offered for lease, the lease terms, conditions and special stipulations, and how and where to submit the sealed bids, will be available at https://on.doi.gov/2fgHGRq. Sealed bids must be received by 4 p.m. (AKST) on Dec. 4, at the BLM-Alaska State Office. The BLM will open sealed bids submitted on the tracts offered at 1 p.m. (AKST) on Dec. 6, and will livestream the opening of the bids at www.blm.gov/live. <NPRA OilAndGas Lease Sale CommPlan Final.doc>