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Document 5 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Orders Jack Cramton Mon, 27 Jan 2025 02:20:21 +0000 Affolter, Shawn Dietderich, Ben; Cortina, Cynthia [EXTERNAL] RE: API Applauds President Trump's Day One Energy Executive Perfect, will do. Jack Cramton Vice President Federal Relations o: (b) (6) e: cramtoniaapi.orq www.api.orq From: Affolter, Shawn <shawn.affolter@hq.doe.gov> Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2025 9:04 PM To: Jack Cramton <CramtonJ@api.org> Cc: Dietderich, Ben <ben.dietderich@hq.doe.gov>; Cortina, Cynthia <cynthia.cortina@hq.doe.gov> Subject: RE: API Applauds President Trump's Day One Energy Executive Orders Caution: Stop. Look. Think. This email is from an outside source. Please use the Phish Alert button if suspicious. Hi Jack, Please contact Ashley Hebert: ashley.hebert@hq.doe.gov Thanks, -Shawn From: Jack Cramton <CramtonJ api.org> Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2025 8:51 PM To: Affolter, Shawn <shawn.affolter@hq.doe.gov> Cc: Dietderich, Ben <ben.dietderich@hq.doe.gov>; Cortina, Cynthia <cynthia.cortina@hq.doe.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: API Applauds President Trump's Day One Energy Executive Orders Good evening, We plan to invite Mr. Wright to speak to our board in March once he has been confirmed-- hopefully this week. Could you please provide contact information for the POC in the secretary's office so we can send the invitation? Thank you, Jack Cramton Vice President Federal Relations o: (b) (6) e: crarntonjQapi.org www.adi.orq From: Affolter, Shawn <shawn.affolter@hq.doe.goy> Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 11:05 AM To: Jack Cramton <Cramtoni@api.org> Cc: Dietderich, Benjamin <benjamin.dietderich@hq.doe.gov>; Cortina, Cynthia <cynthia.cortina@ho.doe.gov> Subject: Re: API Applauds President Trump's Day One Energy Executive Orders Caution: Stop. Look. Think. This email is from an outside source. Please use the Phish Alert button if suspicious. Thank you. Adding Ben from the our communications team and Cynthia from our public engagement team. Can you please add both our emails to your distro list? Thanks, -Shawn From: Jack Cramton <Cramton.1@aoi.org> Sent: Monday, January 20, 2025 9:13 PM To: Affolter, Shawn <shawn.affolter@hd.doe.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] FW: API Applauds President Trump's Day One Energy Executive Orders FYI Jack Cramton Vice President Federal Relations o: (b) (6) e: cramtoniaapi.orq www.api.orq From: API Press <Press@api.orp Sent: Monday, January 20, 2025 9:05 PM Subject: API Applauds President Trump's Day One Energy Executive Orders I=I Click here to read this release online NEWS RELEASE API Applauds President Trump's Day One Energy Executive Orders WASHINGTON, January 20, 2025 -- American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers issued the following statement in response to President Trump's Day One executive orders to unleash American energy. "Americans sent a clear message at the ballot box, and President Trump is answering the call on Day One--U.S. energy dominance will drive our nation's economic and security agenda. Directing regulators to expand access to resources, lift the LNG pause, streamline permitting processes and roll back heavy-handed vehicle mandates will help deliver a stronger, more prosperous energy future for all Americans. This is a new day for American energy, and we applaud President Trump for moving swiftly to chart a new path where U.S. oil and natural gas are embraced, not restricted." API represents all segments of America's natural gas and oil industry, which supports more than 11 million U.S. jobs and is backed by a growing grassroots movement of millions of Americans. Our approximately 600 members produce, process and distribute the majority of the nation's energy, and participate in API Energy Excellence, which is accelerating environmental and safety progress by fostering new technologies and transparent reporting. API was formed in 1919 as a standards-setting organization and has developed more than 800 standards to enhance operational and environmental safety, efficiency and sustainability. To learn more about API and the value of oil and natural gas, please visit API.orq. Contact API's media team at 202-682-8114 I press@aoi.orq Connect with us on: E LI LI CI ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 19 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Fitzsimmons, Alexander Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:05:20 +0000 Jack Cramton Korzh, Yuliya (CONTR) RE: Oil and Gas Tariff Exemption Request Hi Jack, Thanks for reaching out. Adding my scheduler, Yuliya, to find time for us on Monday. Best, Alex From: Jack Cramton <Cramtoni@api.org> Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2025 4:02 PM To: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Oil and Gas Tariff Exemption Request Alex, As the administration considers the next steps on trade policy, we want to make sure you are aware of the imported products that the industry views as essential for achieving American energy dominance. The attached document includes a list of products assembled through a survey of our membership which would inhibit the administration's objective of achieving their energy goals if tariffs were applied to them. We are asking that these products be exempted from potential tariffs. Additionally, I have attached a document demonstrating the importance of Canadian crude to U.S. refineries. We would like to meet with you and your team to discuss this request at your convenience. Please let us know if you have any questions and are available to meet. Best, Jack Cramton Vice President Federal Relations o: (b) (6) e: cramtonia.api.orq www.api.orq  ==-== II ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 51 From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Crude.pdf Jack Cramton Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:02:08 +0000 Fitzsimmons, Alexander [EXTERNAL] Oil and Gas Tariff Exemption Request US Oil and Natural Gas - New Tariff Exemptions.pdf, Benefits of North American Alex, As the administration considers the next steps on trade policy, we want to make sure you are aware of the imported products that the industry views as essential for achieving American energy dominance. The attached document includes a list of products assembled through a survey of our membership which would inhibit the administration's objective of achieving their energy goals if tariffs were applied to them. We are asking that these products be exempted from potential tariffs. Additionally, I have attached a document demonstrating the importance of Canadian crude to U.S. refineries. We would like to meet with you and your team to discuss this request at your convenience. Please let us know if you have any questions and are available to meet. Best, Jack Cramton Vice President Federal Relations o: (b) (6) e: oramtonleaoi.orq www.ani.orct I= I ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 51 Attachment 1 Tariff Exemptions for Energy Dominance Tariffs Exemptions for Oils, Natural Gas, and Refined Products Context: The U.S. has a global advantage in oil and natural gas production and refining/manufacturing. Historically, increased costs on crude oil, natural gas, or refined products led to upward pressure on costs to consumers. Tariffs would likely have a similar result and, could erode the U.S.'s standing as a net exporter of energy. U.S. refineries take advantage of heavy-grade crude oil from Canada and Mexico to meet U.S. consumers' demand, especially in Indiana, Montana, and Michigan. While there is the possibilityto retool U.S. refineries to utilize light-grade crude from the U.S., it would jeopardize U.S. energy dominance. Ask: Exempt from tariffs crude oil, natural gas, refined products, and used cooking oil under these HTS code headings (see Appendix A for the ten-digit HTS codes): (b) (4) Tariffs Exemptions for Critical Industrial Materials Context The U.S.'s global advantage in oil and natural gas is also built, in part, with industrial materials that cannot be sourced sufficiently in the U.S. to produce, transport, and refine hydrocarbons. These industrial materials include pipes for drilling, production, and pipelines; turbines; transformers; and taps, valves, pressure/temperature measuring devices, and centrifuges for facilities. US suppliers do not meet specifications required for procurement of these products. Ask: Exempt from tariffs the industrial materials criticalto U.S. oil and natural gas under these HTS code headings (see Appendix B for the ten-digit HTS codes): (134)(4) 1 Appendix A: Hydrocarbon Products to Exempt from Tariffs HTS Product Name (ID) (4) HIS Product Name 4) Appendix B: Industrial Materials Critical to US Oil & Natural Gas to Exempt from Tariffs HTS Product Name (ID) (4) 4 HTS Product Name 4 5 HTS Product Name 6 HTS Product Name (ID) (4) 7 Document 51 Attachment 2 U.S. Consumers Benefit from Oil & Natural Gas Imports from Canada and Mexico Crude oil imports from CANADA AND MEXICO ACCOUNT FOR 28% of the crude oil run through U.S. refineries. Canada 25% I 1 3M'e'/xoico U.S. refineries are configured for heavier crude oil from Canada and Mexico; which cannot be replaced with lighter domestic crude oil. Canadian imports account for 74% OF CRUDE OIL used in PADD 2 (Midwest) refineries. Imports of Canadian crude oil account for 74% of crude used in refineries located in PADD 2 (Midwest) and 44% in PADD 4 (Rocky Mountains) Share of regional refinery crude oil inputs by country of origin Canada Mexico Other Imported Domestic PADD 1 PADD 2 PADD 3 Imports from Canada are equivalent to 9% OF TOTAL U.S. NATURAL GAS CONSUMPTION THE MAJORITY OF THE NATURAL GAS ENTERS THE U.S. IN THE WEST with +30% entering through Idaho, though the majority of this is ultimately sent to Washington. 31% of U.S. natural gas imports entered the country through Idaho in 2023 Share of total U.S. natural gas imports by point-of-entry Idaho North Dakota Minnesota Washington Other Montana Other 13% Idaho 319E PADD 4 16. 1,; 41' 42% PADD 5 2S 9% Total U.S. Geography and existing pipeline infrastructure make it easier to get natural gas to market from Canada than shipping it from the South or East. Washington 16% Minnesota 11;`, North Dakota Iwo 01111i0 Note: Ths does not account for interstate transfers once thenatural gases importeo. for example. 24 buld ofCanadian naturalgas entered thela throughIdaho is 20.3. Out Idaho then transferred a net 2.1 bcf/d across state goes. with the snajoe.ne going to Washings, MidwestItefineries. 91, II;Case Studies " r % .4 I P et r eil tk 11101.4.17 : -1 e 1 ExxonM obit Joliet, IL C Olk CEMONPTLROAYEEOSe&S CT Ur 900 REFINERY PRODUCTS Gasoline, Diesel., Coke, Sulfur, Propylene, Asphalt INFLOW FROM CANADA 238,000 BPD OUTFLOW TO THE U.S. 252,000 BPD BP Whiting, IN EMPLOYEES & CONTRACTORS 2,700 REFINERY PRODUCTS Gasoline, Diesel, Jet Fuel, Asphalt , IIIMISZ1P1 1...1 INN .41671 - INFLOW FROM CANADA 350,000 BPD OUTFLOW TO THE U.S. 440,000 BPD Phillips 66 Wood River, IL cCd]5, ECMONPTI-ROAYECETOSR&S 800 REFINERY PRODUCTS Gasoline, Diesel, Jet Fuel, Petrochemical Feedstocks, Asphalt, Coke INFLOW FROM CANADA 134,000 BPD OUTFLOW TO THE U.S. 356,000 BPD Phillips 66 Billings, MT c 5 ECOMNPTi-ItAYCEETOSRSS' INFLOW 0 FROM CANADA 68,000 BPD REFINERY PRODUCTS Gasoline, Diesel, Jet Fuel, Coke OUTFLOW TO THE U.S. 67,000 BPD Marathon Petroleum Detroit, MI c ok CEMONPTLROAYECETSOR&S ur 525 REFINERY PRODUCTS Gasoline, Distillates, Asphalt, Natural Gas Liquids and Petrochemicals, Propane, Heavy Fuel. Oil INFLOW FROM CANADA 68,000 BPD OUTFLOW TO THE U.S. 140,000 BPD Marathon Petroleum Robinson, IL C CI R EMPLOYEiElS0&s CONTRACTORS Ur 650 co REFINERY PRODUCTS Gasoline, Distillates, Natural Gas Liquids and Petrochemicals, Propane, HeavyFuelDill INFLOW FROM CANADA 238,000 BPD OUTFLOW TO THE U.S. 252,000 BPD From: Sent: To: Subject: Secretary Document 12 API Press Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:56:21 +0000 (UTC) Affolter, Shawn [EXTERNAL] API Statement on Confirmation of Doug Burgum as Interior Click here to read this release online NEWS RELEASE API Statement on Confirmation of Doug Burgum as Interior Secretary WASHINGTON, January 30, 2025 -- American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers issued the following statement on the Senate's confirmation of former Governor Doug Burgum to lead the U.S. Department of the Interior. "As Governor of a top production state, Secretary Doug Burgum has long been a champion for American energy leadership. We look forward to working with him to implement a proAmerican energy approach to federal leasing, starting with removing barriers to development on federal lands and waters and developing a new five-year offshore program." API represents all segments of America's natural gas and oil industry, which supports more than 11 million U.S. jobs and is backed by a growing grassroots movement of millions of Americans. Our approximately 600 members produce, process and distribute the majority of the nation's energy, and participate in API Energy Excellence, which is accelerating environmental and safety progress by fostering new technologies and transparent reporting. API was formed in 1919 as a standards-setting organization and has developed more than 800 standards to enhance operational and environmental safety, efficiency and sustainability. To learn more about API and the value of oil and natural gas, please visit API.orq. Contact API's media team at 202-682-8114 press aoi.orq Connect with us on: Li If you would rather not receive future communications from American Petroleum Institute Inc, let us know by clicking here. American Petroleum Institute Inc, 200 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001 United States ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** From: Sent: To: Subject: Categories: Fitzsimmons, Alexander Fri, 31Jan 2025 19:41:26 +0000 Jack Cramton <Cramtoni@api.org> Hold: Call whack Cramton Orange Category Microsoft Teams Need help? Join the meeting now Meeting ID: (b) (6) Passcode: (b) (6) Dial in by phone +1 443-457-064S(b) (6) Find a local number Phone conference ID: (b) (6) United States, Brooklyn Park For organizers: Meeting options Reset dial-in PIN Document 10 From: Sent: To: Subject: Document 14 API Press Sat, 01Feb 2025 23:26:29 +0000 (UTC) Dietderich, Ben [EXTERNAL] API Statement on Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China Click here to read this release online NEWS RELEASE API Statement on Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China WASHINGTON, February 1, 2025 -- The American Petroleum Institute issued the following statement from President and CEO Mike Sommers on the Trump administration's decision to impose tariffs on U.S. imports from Canada, Mexico and China. "Energy markets are highly integrated, and free and fair trade across our borders is critical for delivering affordable, reliable energy to U.S. consumers. We will continue to work with the Trump administration on full exclusions that protect energy affordability for consumers, expand the nation's energy advantage and support American jobs." The U.S. is by far the world's largest oil producer, but U.S. refineries--primarily in the Midwest--rely on Canadian crude to produce the gasoline, diesel and jet fuel that's critical for transportation, agriculture and American consumers. The U.S. is the largest market for Canadian crude oil exports and Mexico is the No. 1 destination for U.S. refined product exports. U.S. oil and natural gas exports to China totaled more than $14.4 billion in 2023 and are critical to reducing our trade deficit. API represents all segments of America's natural gas and oil industry, which supports nearly 11 million U.S. jobs and is backed by a growing grassroots movement of millions of Americans. Our approximately 600 members produce, process and distribute the majority of the nation's energy, and participate in API Energy Excellence, which is accelerating environmental and safety progress by fostering new technologies and transparent reporting. API was formed in 1919 as a standards-setting organization and has developed more than 800 standards to enhance operational and environmental safety, efficiency and sustainability. To learn more about API and the value of oil and natural gas, please visit API.orq. Contact API's media team at 202-682-8114 press aoi.orq Connect with us on: Ll LI I2,J If you would rather not receive future communications from American Petroleum Institute Inc, let us know by clicking here. American Petroleum Institute Inc, 200 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001 United States ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 45 From: Sent: To: Subject: Dustin Meyer on behalf of "Francis Weaver" <weaverf@api.org> Mon, 3 Feb 2025 15:27:50 +0000 Fitzsimmons, Alexander [EXTERNAL] Declined: Call whack Cramton Apologies - Major meeting at same time. with VP's and CGCN (Mike Catanzaro) ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** From: Sent: To: Subject: Document 15 API Press Mon, 03 Feb 2025 23:38:03 +0000 (UTC) Dietderich, Ben [EXTERNAL] API Statement on Confirmation of Chris Wright as Energy Secretary Click here to read this release online NEWS RELEASE API Statement on Confirmation of Chris Wright as Energy Secretary WASHINGTON, February 3, 2025 -- American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers issued the following statement on the Senate's confirmation of Chris Wright to lead the U.S. Department of Energy. "Secretary Chris Wright's experience in the American energy sector gives him an important perspective that will inform his leadership of the Department of Energy. We look forward to working with him to bolster American geopolitical strength by swiftly approving new LNG export permits and ensuring the open access of American energy for our allies around the world." API represents all segments of America's natural gas and oil industry, which supports more than 11 million U.S. jobs and is backed by a growing grassroots movement of millions of Americans. Our approximately 600 members produce, process and distribute the majority of the nation's energy, and participate in API Energy Excellence, which is accelerating environmental and safety progress by fostering new technologies and transparent reporting. API was formed in 1919 as a standards-setting organization and has developed more than 800 standards to enhance operational and environmental safety, efficiency and sustainability. To learn more about API and the value of oil and natural gas, please visit API.orq. Contact API's media team at 202-682-8114 press aoi.orq Connect with us on: Li If you would rather not receive future communications from American Petroleum Institute Inc, let us know by clicking here. American Petroleum Institute Inc, 200 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001 United States ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 5 From: Fitzsimmons, Alexander Sent: Tue, 4 Feb 2025 03:16:38 +0000 To: Padilla, Aaron; Jack Cramton; Dustin Meyer; Fitzsimmons, Alexander Subject: Meeting (ScheduledMeeting)/Thread Id: 19:meeting_Mzg3ZDU0MjUtZGQxZi00MDMOLTgzNTMtODQxNzc3OTNmNWMz@thread.v2/Communica tion Id: aa760226-f003-477e-a3ab-6a690d3a2a46/Aaron P. Padilla,Jack Cramton,Dustin Meyer,Fitzsimmons, Alexander Start Time (UTC): 2)3/2025 6:35:45 PM End Time (UTC): 2/3/2025 6:58:40 PM Duration: 00:22:54.6253691 [2/3/2025 6:35:56 PM (UTC)] PadillaA(ifiapi.org joined. [2/3/2025 6:58:40 PM (UTC)] Padillakapi.org left. [2/3/2025 6:35:56 PM (UTC)] CrannonJ@api.org _joined. [2/3/2025 6:58:39 PM (UTC)] CraintonJ@api.org left. [2/3/2025 6:35:56 PM (UTC)] MeyerD@api.org joined. [2/3/2025 6:58:38 PM (UTC)] MeyerD@api.org left. [2/3/2025 6:35:45 PM (UTC)] alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov joined. [2/3/2025 6:58:38 PM (UTC)] alexander.fitzsimmons&q.doe.gov left. Document 46 From: Sent: To: Cc: Isabelle Subject: Attachments: Hebert, Ashley Tue, 4 Feb 2025 17:35:32 +0000 Jack Cramton Fitzsimmons, Alexander; Kristin A. Westmoreland; Tyler Cianciotti; Lamanna, RE: API Invitation for Secretary Wright- March 20th Sec._Event Request Form.docx, Sec. Meeting Request Form.docx Good afternoon, Jack -- Thanks for reaching out and for this invitation! It's great to be in touch. At your earliest convenience, please complete one of the attached request forms for consideration (please note the Event Form is for more of a formal remarks/speaking role while the Meeting Request is for more of an active participatory role in a meeting, based on what you're looking for him to do). Once returned, we will review with the Secretary and get back to you soon. I'm also pleased to loop in and introduce you to our Director of Scheduling, lzzy Lamanna. Warm regards, Ashley Ashley Hebert Director of Scheduling & Advance Office of the Secretary I U.S. Department of Energy Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) From: Jack Cramton <Cramtoni@api.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 9:50 AM To: Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert@hq.doe.gov> Cc: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov>; Kristin A. Westmoreland <WestmorelandK@api.org>; Tyler Cianciotti <CianciottiT@api.org> Subject: [EXTERNAL] API Invitation for Secretary Wright- March 20th Ashley, Please find attached an invitation for Secretary Wright to speak to API's Board of Directors on March 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Additionally, please see attached a roster of our Board of Directors. We would love it if the Secretary could join us in March. Let me know if you have any questions at all. Best, Jack Cramton Vice President Federal Relations o: (b) (6) e: cramtonie,aoi.org www.aolorq ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** U.S. DEPARTMENT OF Document 46 Attachment 1 ENERGY Event Information Request Form Thank you for your interest in hosting the U.S. Secretary of Energy at your event. To ensure that the appropriate individual within the Department of Energy is participating in your event and because the Office of the Secretary is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards, we need the information requested below before we can agree to confirm a speaker. Please respond to the questions below and send your response to (b)(6) - Secretary Wright,. If you have any questions you may contact the Secretary's Scheduling Office at (b) (6) Title of the Event (please note if the event is a weekly, monthly, annual, etc.): Date of Event (please note if the date is flexible): Event Location (venue, address, city and state/country): Point(s) of Contact (Name, Email, Phone): Briefly describe the event in detail including the purpose and desired role of the Secretary (i.e. deliver keynote remarks, attend an event, meet with attendees etc.): Is the event a fundraiser? If yes, please explain who it is benefiting (i.e. specific charity, a political candidate, etc.): Audience Approximately how many people are expected to attend the event? Please describe the target audience of the event (elected officials, local community leaders, academics, industry representatives, public sector representatives, etc.). Will the attendees at the event include persons with a diversity of views or interests, or representatives from throughout an industry or profession, or the range of persons interested in a matter? (If yes, please describe.) Is the event open to the publjc (trus includes ticketed individuals)? If not, please describe who is privately invited. Who are other VIPs or peak.er confirmed and in what role? Who are other VIPs or speakers invited? Remarks If you are reque ting remark , are there any specific issues you would like the Secretary to highlight/address in bis remarks? What is the desired format of rus remarks (will he be delivering the keynote, sharing the stage, participating in a panel or roundtable, etc.)? What is the public registration/ticket fee to attend/participate in the event? Will there be a teleprompter available? Will there be a podium? Communications/Press Is the event open or closed to press? C If open, are you expecting local, state or national news coverage? If this is an annual event, which news outlets typically cover the event? Will you be advertising or live streaming the event on any social media outlets or websites? (If yes please explain.) Logistics/0th er* What does the invitation include: registration/conference event fee meals or refreshments receptions or other entertainment; informational materials; and memento or token of appreciation What is the monetary value of the invitation to the Secretary, etc.? Please identify how the costs were determined. (Please attach separate sheet if necessary.) Does the invitation extend to the Secretary' spouse or other guest? If yes, will others in ' .... attendance generally be accompanied by a spouse or other guest? If the Secretary is not able to attend, is a surrogate desired? If yes, anyone specific? Any additional notes or information? Event Host and Sponsor Who is the event host? (Please identify and provide background on the Event host as well as any other organization involved in the Event.) Event host website/url. Is the event host a registered lobbyist or lobbying organization, and/or registered under the Foreign Agents Registration Act? (If yes, please identify.) Is the event host a partisan political candidate, a representative of a political party or a registered political action committee (PAC)? (If yes, please identify.) Is the event host a 501(c)(3) organization or a media organization? (If yes, please identify.) Is the event host seeking or currently have any business interests with the Department such as permits, contracts, litigation, grants, etc.? (If yes, please describe.) Who are the sponsors of the event? Please identify and provide background information on the individual and/or entity. Are any event sponsors seeking or do they currently have any business interests with the Department such as permits, contracts, litigation, grants, etc.? (If yes, please describe.) With which Bureau or Agency does your agenda most align? Please list all, if more than one. *IMPORTANT NOTE: The purpose of these questions is to elicit information relevant to the ethics analysis and is not a solicitation or request for anything of value by the Department or any of its employees. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF Document 46 Attachment 2 ENERGY Meeting Information Request Form Thank you for your interest in meeting with U.S. Secretary of Energy. To ensure that the appropriate individual within the Department of Energy is meeting with you on a given matter and because the Office of the Secretary is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards, we need the information requested below before we can agree to schedule a meeting'. Please respond to the questions below and send your response to (b)(6) - Secretary Wright. If you have any questions you may contact the Secretary's Scheduling Office at (b) (6) Requesting individual/organization: (Please identify the person(s) (name and affiliation) requesting the meeting, including any background information on the affiliated organization(s).) Contact information (Name, Email, Phone): Please describe the action sought from the Office of the Secretary: Meeting date (if date is flexible please indicate the range): Please explain any time sensitivity that impacts the date of the meeting, such as courtordered or statutory deadline: Proposed meeting location (City, State/Country): Describe the proposed meeting topic/ agenda, provide available briefing materials, and identify desired outcome(s): Expected meeting participants (name, title, and organizational affiliation): Are any expected meeting participants registered lobbyists or lobbying organizations, and/or registered under the Foreign Agents Registration Act? (If yes. please identify.) Are any expected meeting participants a partisan political candidate, a representative of a political party or a registered political action committee (PAC)? (If ye , please identify.) Do any expected meeting participants seek or currently have any business interest with the Department of Energy such as pennits, contracts, litigation, grants, etc.? (If yes, please identify.) Will the meeting involve legislation, broad policy options, or other general matters that involve a large and diverse range of persons and interests? (If yes, please describe.) --, Will the meeting involve regulations, rules, or other matters that impact a specific industry, sector of the economy or group of persons? (If ye , please describe.) , If the Secretary is unable to meet, is a sunogate desired? If yes, who specifically? Any additional note or information? " Document 57 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Kristin A. Westmoreland Tue, 4 Feb 2025 17:52:19 +0000 Hebert, Ashley; Jack Cramton Fitzsimmons, Alexander; Tyler Cianciotti; Lamanna, Isabelle [EXTERNAL] RE: API Invitation for Secretary Wright- March 20th Thank you, Ashely! We will complete the from and circle back asap. All the best, Kristin Kristin Westmoreland Chief of Staff arid Vice President, Membership and Events (b) (6) e: westmorelandk@api.org www.api.org American Petroleum Institute From: Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert@hq.doe.gov> Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 12:36 PM To: Jack Cramton <Cramtoni@api.org> Cc: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov>; Kristin A. Westmoreland <WestmorelandK@api.org>; Tyler Cianciotti <CianciottiT@api.org>; Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov> Subject: RE: API Invitation for Secretary Wright- March 20th Caution: Stop. Look. Think. This email is from an outside source. Please use the Phish Alert button if suspicious. Good afternoon, Jack -- Thanks for reaching out and for this invitation! It's great to be in touch. At your earliest convenience, please complete one of the attached request forms for consideration (please note the Event Form is for more of a formal remarks/speaking role while the Meeting Request is for more of an active participatory role in a meeting, based on what you're looking for him to do). Once returned, we will review with the Secretary and get back to you soon. I'm also pleased to loop in and introduce you to our Director of Scheduling, Izzy Lamanna. Warm regards, Ashley Ashley Hebert Director of Scheduling & Advance Office of the Secretary I U.S. Department of Energy Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) From: Jack Cramton <CramtonJ@api.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 9:50 AM To: Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert hq.doe.gov> Cc: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov>; Kristin A. Westmoreland <Westmoreland K@api.org>; Tyler Cianciotti <CianciottiT@api.org> Subject: [EXTERNAL] API Invitation for Secretary Wright- March 20th Ashley, Please find attached an invitation for Secretary Wright to speak to API's Board of Directors on March 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Additionally, please see attached a roster of our Board of Directors. We would love it if the Secretary could join us in March. Let me know if you have any questions at all. Best, Jack Cramton Vice President Federal Relations o: (b) (6) e: cramtonj api.orq www.api.orq ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 61 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Jack Cramton Tue, 4 Feb 2025 14:49:38 +0000 Hebert, Ashley Fitzsimmons, Alexander; Kristin A. Westmoreland; Tyler Cianciotti [EXTERNAL) API Invitation for Secretary Wright- March 20th API_Secretary Wright Invite 2025-02-04.pdf, 2025 API Board of Directors.pdf Ashley, Please find attached an invitation for Secretary Wright to speak to API's Board of Directors on March 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Additionally, please see attached a roster of our Board of Directors. We would love it if the Secretary could join us in March. Let me know if you have any questions at all. Best, Jack Cramton Vice President Federal Relations o: (b) (6) e: cramtoni aoi.ord www.aoi. orq ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 23 To: Cc: Isabelle Subject: Attachments: Jack Cramton Fitzsimmons, Alexander; Kristin A. Westmoreland; Tyler Cianciotti; Lamanna, RE: API Invitation for Secretary Wright- March 20th Sec._Event Request Form.docx Good afternoon, Jack -- Thanks for reaching out and for this invitation! It's great to be in touch. At your earliest convenience, please complete the attached Event Request form for consideration. Once returned, we will review with the Secretary and get back to you soon. I'm also pleased to loop in and introduce you to our Director of Scheduling, Izzy Lamanna. Warm regards, Ashley From: Jack Cramton <Cramtord@api.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 9:50 AM To: Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert@hq.doe.gov> Cc: Fitzsimmons, Alexander calexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov>; Kristin A. Westmoreland <WestmorelandK@api.org>; Tyler Cianciotti <CianciottiT@api.org> Subject: [EXTERNAL] API Invitation for Secretary Wright- March 20th Ashley, Please find attached an invitation for Secretary Wright to speak to API's Board of Directors on March 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Additionally, please see attached a roster of our Board of Directors. We would love it if the Secretary could join us in March. Let me know if you have any questions at all. Best, Jack Cramton Vice President Federal Relations o: (b) (6) e: cramtonj@api.org www.api.orq ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 23 - Attachment 1 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Event Information Request Form Thank you for your interest in hosting the U.S. Secretary of Energy at your event. To ensure that the appropriate individual within the Department of Energy is participating in your event and because the Office of the Secretary is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards, we need the information requested below before we can agree to confirm a speaker. Please respond to the questions below and send your response to (b)(6) - Secretary Wright.. If you have any questions you may contact the Secretary's Scheduling Office at (b) (6) Title of the Event (please note if the event is a weekly, monthly, annual, etc.): Date of Event (please note if the date is flexible): Event Location (venue, address, city and state/country): Point(s) of Contact (Name, Email, Phone): Briefly describe the event in detail including the purpose and desired role of the Secretary (i.e. deliver keynote remarks, attend an event, meet with attendees etc.): Is the event a fundraiser? If yes, please explain who it is benefiting (i.e. specific charity, a political candidate, etc.): Audience Approximately how many people are expected to attend the event? Please describe the target audience of the event (elected officials, local community leaders, academics, industry representatives, public sector representatives, etc.). Will the attendees at the event include persons with a diversity of views or interests, or representatives from throughout an industry or profession, or the range of persons interested in a matter? (If yes, please describe.) Is the event open to the public (this includes ticketed individuals)? If not, please describe who is privately invited. Who are other .VIPs or speakers confirmed and in what role? Who are other VIPs or speakers invited? Remarks If you are requesting remarks, are there any specific issues you would like the Secretary to highlight/address in his remarks? What is the desired format of his remarks (will he be delivering the keynote, sharing the stage, participating in a panel or roundtable, etc.)? What is the public registration/ticket fee to attend/participate in the event? Will there be a teleprompter available? Will there be a podium? Communications/Press Is the event open or closed to press? If open, are you expecting local, state, or national news coverage? If this is an annual event, which news outlets typically cover the event? Will you be advertising or live streaming the event on any social media outlets or websites? (If yes, please explain.) Logistics/Other* What does the invitation include: registration/conference event fee; meals or refreshments; receptions or other entertainment; informational materials; and memento or token of appreciation What is the monetary value of the invitation to the Secretary, etc.? Please identify how the costs were determined. (Please attach separate sheet if necessary.) Does the invitation extend to the Secretary's spouse or other guest? If yes, will others in attendance generally be accompanied by a spouse or other guest? If the Secretary is not able to attend, is a surrogate desired? If yes, anyone specific? Any additional notes or information? Event Host and Sponsor Who is the event host? (Please identify and provide background on the Event host as well as any other organization involved in the Event.) Event host website/url. Is the event host a registered lobbyist or lobbying organization, and/or registered under the Foreign Agents Registration Act? (If yes, please identify.) Is the event host a partisan political candidate, a representative of a political party or a registered political action committee (PAC)? (If yes, please identify.) Is the event host a 501(c)(3) organization or a media organization? (If yes, please identify.) Is the event host seeking or currently have any business interests with the Department such as permits, contracts, litigation, grants, etc.? (If yes, please describe.) Who are the sponsors of the event? Please identify and provide background information on the individual and/or entity. Are any event sponsors seeking or do they currently have any business interests with the Department such as permits, contracts, litigation, grants, etc.? (If yes, please describe.) With which Bureau or Agency does your agenda most align? Please list all, if more than one. *IMPORTANT NOTE: The purpose of these questions is to elicit information relevant to the ethics analysis and is not a solicitation or request for anything of value by the Department or any of its employees. Document 34 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Jack Cramton Tue, 11Feb 2025 14:39:55 +0000 Hebert, Ashley Kristin A. Westmoreland; Tyler Cianciotti; Lamanna, Isabelle [EXTERNAL] RE: API Invitation for Secretary Wright- March 20th Sec._Event Request Form_API 02-11-25.docx Ashley, Please see attached our completed form. Let us know if you have any additional questions. Jack Cramton Vice President Federal Relations o: (b) (6) e: cramtoni@api.orq www.aoi.orq From: Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert@hq.doe.gov> Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 12:36 PM To: Jack Cramton <Cramtord@api.org> Cc: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov>; Kristin A. Westmoreland <Westmorelandk@api.org>; Tyler Cianciotti <CianciottiT@api.org>; Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov> Subject: RE: API Invitation for Secretary Wright- March 20th Caution: Stop. Look. Think. This email is from an outside source. Please use the Phish Alert button if suspicious. Good afternoon, Jack -- Thanks for reaching out and for this invitation! It's great to be in touch. At your earliest convenience, please complete one of the attached request forms for consideration (please note the Event Form is for more of a formal remarks/speaking role while the Meeting Request is for more of an active participatory role in a meeting, based on what you're looking for him to do). Once returned, we will review with the Secretary and get back to you soon. I'm also pleased to loop in and introduce you to our Director of Scheduling, Izzy Lamanna. Warm regards, Ashley Ashley Hebert Director of Scheduling & Advance Office of the Secretary I U.S. Department of Energy Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) From: Jack Cramton <CramtonJ@api.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 9:50 AM To: Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert@hq.doe.gov> Cc: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov>; Kristin A. Westmoreland <WestmorelandK@api.org>; Tyler Cianciotti <CianciottiT@api.org> Subject: [EXTERNAL] API Invitation for Secretary Wright- March 20th Ashley, Please find attached an invitation for Secretary Wright to speak to API's Board of Directors on March 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Additionally, please see attached a roster of our Board of Directors. We would love it if the Secretary could join us in March. Let me know if you have any questions at all. Best, Jack Cramton Vice President Federal Relations o: (b) (6) e: cramtonj@api.orq www.api.orq ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 34 - Attachment 1 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Event Information Request Form Thank you for your interest in hosting the U.S. Secretary of Energy at your event. To ensure that the appropriate individual within the Department of Energy is participating in your event and because the Office of the Secretary is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards, we need the information requested below before we can agree to confirm a speaker. Please respond to the questions below and send your response to (b)(6) - Secretary Wright; If you have any questions you may contact the Secretary's Scheduling Office at (b) (6) Title of the Event (please note if the event is a weekly, monthly, annual, etc.): American Petroleum Institute March 2025 Board of Directors Meeting Date of Event (please note if the date is flexible): March 20, 2025 or Dinner on March 19, 2025 Event Location (venue, address, city and state/country): Point(s) of Contact (Name, Email, Phone): Briefly describe the event in detail including the purpose and desired role of the Secretary (i.e. deliver keynote remarks, attend an event, meet with attendees etc.): API Headquarters 200 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC 20001 Jack Cramton, Vice President, Federal Affairs CramtonJ@api.org (b) (6) API's March Board of Directors Meeting brings together chief executives from across the oil and natural gas industry for off-the-record discussions with policymakers, industry thought leaders and API leadership. Is the event a fundraiser? If yes, please explain who it is benefiting (i.e. specific charity, a political candidate, etc.): Audience Approximately how many people are expected to attend the event? Secretary Wright is invited to address the Board in this off-the-record setting to share his views on the Administration's priorities and efforts to restore U.S. energy leadership. No 75 Please describe the target audience of the event (elected officials, local community leaders, academics, industry representatives, public sector representatives, etc.). Industry Chief Executives, API Senior Leaders Will the attendees at the event include persons with a diversity of views or interests, or Attendees of this event represent chief executives from across the oil and gas value chain, including representatives from throughout an industry or profession, or the range of persons interested in a matter? (If yes, please describe.) operators as well as service, supply and technology providers (drilling contractors, solutions providers, etc.). Is the event open to the public (this includes ticketed individuals)? If not, please describe who is privately invited. No, this event is limited to API Board members and a senior government affairs professional from their companies. Who are other VIPs or speakers confirmed and in what role? No speakers are confirmed yet at this time. Who are other VIPs or speakers invited? Remarks If you are requesting remarks, are there any specific issues you would like the Secretary to highlight/address in his remarks? What is the desired format of his remarks (will he be delivering the keynote, sharing the stage, participating in a panel or roundtable, etc.)? Donald J. Trump, President Secretary Doug Burgum, Department of Interior Secretary Lee Zeldin, Environmental Protection Agency Governor Josh Shapiro, Governor of Pennsylvania LNG Exports, Department's role in permitting role, Secretary's role on National Energy Dominance Council, Department activities related to increased access and Hydrogen Remarks from head of Board table plus Q&A from Board members. What is the public registration/ticket fee to attend/participate in the event? No fee associated with attendee participation. Will there be a teleprompter available? Will there be a podium? Communications/Press Is the event open or closed to press? Speakers are invited to address the Board from the Board table director. Closed to press If open, are you expecting local, state, or national N/A news coverage? If this is an annual event, which news outlets N/A typically cover the event? Will you be advertising or live streaming the event No. on any social media outlets or websites? (If yes, please explain.) Logistics/Other* What does the invitation include: registration/conference event fee; meals or refreshments; receptions or other entertainment; informational materials; and memento or token of annreciation N/A -- speaking role only What is the monetary value of the invitation to the Secretary, etc.? Please identify how the costs were determined. (Please attach separate sheet if necessary.) Does the invitation extend to the Secretary's spouse or other guest? If yes, will others in attendance generally be accompanied by a spouse or other guest? $0 No -- speaking role only at Board meeting If the Secretary is not able to attend, is a surrogate No desired? If yes, anyone specific? Any additional notes or information? No Event Host and Sponsor Who is the event host? (Please identify and provide background on the Event host as well as any other organization involved in the Event.) Event host website/url. Is the event host a registered lobbyist or lobbying organization, and/or registered under the Foreign Agents Registration Act? (If yes, please identify.) API represents all segments of America's natural gas and oil industry, which supports nearly 11 million U.S. jobs and is backed by a growing grassroots movement of millions of Americans. Our approximately 600 members produce, process and distribute the majority of the nation's energy. API was formed in 1919 as a standards-setting organization and has developed more than 800 standards to enhance operational and environmental safety, efficiency and sustainability. https://www.api.org/ Yes, API is a 501(c)(6) organization and lobbies on behalf of industry at the state and federal levels. Is the event host a partisan political candidate, a No. representative of a political party or a registered political action committee (PAC)? (If yes, please identify.) Is the event host a 501(c)(3) organization or a No. media organization? (If yes, please identify.) Is the event host seeking or currently have any business interests with the Department such as permits, contracts, litigation, grants, etc.? (If yes, please describe.) As appropriate, API has intervened in proceedings at FERC and DOE. Below details two current proceedings for which API has filed amicus briefs: On 10/28/24, API led an amicus brief with AXPC, CLNG, NGSA, LNG allies, IPAA, TXOGA, in support of the Next Decade/Rio Grande LNG petition for rehearing in Case nos. 23-1174 and 23-1175, City of Port Isabel, et al v. FERC, in the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. This petition is still pending. Who are the sponsors of the event? Please identify and provide background information on the individual and/or entity. On 4/20/24, API filed an amicus brief in support of the group of 16 State AGs' request for a preliminary injunction challenging the LNG pause in the United States District Court for the Western District of LA in Case 2:24-cv-00406-JDC-TPL, Louisiana, et al v. Biden, et al. On 7/1/24, the Western District of LA granted the P.I. On 8/5/24, the case was appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit in Case 24-30489, State ofLouisiana v. Biden. That appeal is in abeyance until 4/1/2025. No sponsors. Are any event sponsors seeking or do they currently have any business interests with the Department such as permits, contracts, litigation, grants, etc.? (If yes, please describe.) N/A -- no event sponsors With which Bureau or Agency does your agenda most align? Please list all, if more than one. Department of Energy Department of Interior EPA Department of Commerce Department of Transportation Treasury *IMPORTANT NOTE: The purpose of these questions is to elicit information relevant to the ethics analysis and is not a solicitation or request for anythittz of value by the Department or ant' of its employees. Document 38 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Rolf Hanson Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:54:51+0000 Woods, Andrea Trevor Falk [EXTERNAL] Introduction Andrea, I hope all is well and you have settled in over at DOE. I wanted to introduce you to Trevor Falk from NABTU (cc'd here) who manages environment and energy issues for them. As you know NABTU is an important partner to API and Trevor is key to that partnership. I wanted him to have your contact information going forward. Congrats on the new post and hope our paths cross soon! Regards, Rolf Hanson Vice President, State Government Relations American Petroleum Institute o:(b) (6) m: (b) (6) www.api.org American Petroleum Institute ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Usc caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 46 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Lamanna, Isabelle Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:17:27 +0000 CramtonJ@api.org Hebert, Ashley; WestmorelandK@api.org; Tyler Cianciotti RE: API Invitation for Secretary Wright- March 20th Good evening, Jack and team! I hope you are having a great start to the week. Thank you very much for the patience as we work through this request. As the Secretary is coming from the Private Sector, we are doing an in-depth ethics check on all meeting and event requests while we work through the Secretary's divesting process over the given time frame he has. Unfortunately, until the divesting window closes, this event falls under a conflict of interest, so he won't be able to attend. We really appreciate the invitation and your interest in having him join everyone at the API Board Meeting. Thank you again and have a great rest of your week. Izzy From: Jack Cramton <CramtonJ@api.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 9:40 AM To: Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebertPhq.doe.goy> Cc: Kristin A. Westmoreland <WestmorelandK@api.org>; Tyler Cianciotti <CianciottiT@api.org>; Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: API Invitation for Secretary Wright- March 20th Ashley, Please see attached our completed form. Let us know if you have any additional questions. Jack Cramton Vice President Federal Relations o: (b) (6) e: cramtonj@api.orq www.api.orq From: Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert@hq.doe.gov> Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 12:36 PM To: Jack Cramton <Cramtord @api.org> Cc: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov>; Kristin A. Westmoreland <WestmorelandKPapi.org>; Tyler Cianciotti <CianciottiTPaoi.org>: Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov> Subject: RE: API Invitation for Secretary Wright- March 20th Caution: Stop. Look. Think. This email is from an outside source. Please use the Phish Alert button if suspicious. Good afternoon, Jack -- Thanks for reaching out and for this invitation! It's great to be in touch. At your earliest convenience, please complete one of the attached request forms for consideration (please note the Event Form is for more of a formal remarks/speaking role while the Meeting Request is for more of an active participatory role in a meeting, based on what you're looking for him to do). Once returned, we will review with the Secretary and get back to you soon. I'm also pleased to loop in and introduce you to our Director of Scheduling, lzzy Lamanna. Warm regards, Ashley Ashley Hebert Director of Scheduling & Advance Office of the Secretary I U.S. Department of Energy Office: (b) (6) Cell: (b) (6) From: Jack Cramton <CramtonJ@api.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 9:50 AM To: Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert@hq.doe.gov> Cc: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexanderfitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov>; Kristin A. Westmoreland <WestmorelandK@api.org>; Tyler Cianciotti <CianciottiT@api.org> Subject: [EXTERNAL] API Invitation for Secretary Wright- March 20th Ashley, Please find attached an invitation for Secretary Wright to speak to API's Board of Directors on March 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Additionally, please see attached a roster of our Board of Directors. We would love it if the Secretary could join us in March. Let me know if you have any questions at all. Best, Jack Cramton Vice President Federal Relations o: (b) (6) e: cramtonj@api.org www.api.org ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** From: Sent: To: Subject: Methane Fee Document 71 API Press Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:08:40 +0000 (UTC) Affolter, Shawn [EXTERNAL] API Applauds Passage of Resolution to End EPA's Duplicative Click here to read this release online NEWS RELEASE API Applauds Passage of Resolution to End EPA's Duplicative Methane Fee WASHINGTON, February 27, 2025 -- The American Petroleum Institute (API) today released the following statement from Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer Amanda Eversole applauding House and Senate passage of a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to begin repealing the EPA's Waste Emissions Charge (WEC) established under the Inflation Reduction Act. "This bipartisan resolution is an important step toward repealing the so-called `methane fee'-- a duplicative, punitive tax on American energy production that stifles innovation. Thanks to industry action, methane emissions continue to decline as production increases, and we support building on this progress through smart and effective regulation. We applaud Sen. Hoeven, Rep. Pfluger and members on both sides of the aisle for their efforts to undo this misguided rule, and we look forward to working together on full repeal and pro-consumer polices that embrace American energy leadership." The WEC rule is redundant and penalizes early adopters of methane-cutting technologies. U.S. oil and natural gas producers are already regulated under EPA methane standards. U.S. methane emissions declined by 42 percent from 2015-2023 while production increased by 51 percent. API represents all segments of America's natural gas and oil industry, which supports more than 11 million U.S. jobs and is backed by a growing grassroots movement of millions of Americans. Our approximately 600 members produce, process and distribute the majority of the nation's energy, and participate in API Energy Excellence, which is accelerating environmental and safety progress by fostering new technologies and transparent reporting. API was formed in 1919 as a standards-setting organization and has developed more than 800 standards to enhance operational and environmental safety, efficiency and sustainability. To learn more about API and the value of oil and natural gas, please visit API.org. Contact API's media team at 202-682-8114 I press api.org Connect with us on: If you would rather not receive future communications from American Petroleum Institute Inc, let us know by clicking here. American Petroleum Institute Inc, 200 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001 United States ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** From: Sent: To: Subject: of Congress Document 77 API Press Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:48:51+0000 (UTC) Affolter, Shawn [EXTERNAL] API Highlights America's Energy Opportunity Ahead of Joint Session Click here to read this release online NEWS RELEASE API Highlights America's Energy Opportunity Ahead of Joint Session of Congress New TV and digital ad campaign underscores how U.S. energy production benefits all Americans WASHINGTON, March 3, 2025 -- Ahead of President Trump's joint address to Congress, American Petroleum Institute President and CEO Mike Sommers commended the administration for taking steps to unleash U.S. oil and natural gas resources and outlined policy solutions to secure the nation's energy future. API also released a new TV and digital ad campaign highlighting how U.S. oil and natural gas production benefits all Americans and supports local communities. "President Trump won on a pro-energy agenda, and his administration has moved swiftly to unleash our nation's vast oil and natural gas resources. From lifting the LNG pause and taking steps to restore consumer choice to directing his administration to open leasing--it's clear that it's a new day for American energy. With rising demand driven by surging electricity use and new data centers, the Trump administration and Congress have an opportunity to build on this momentum through our five-point policy roadmap. We will continue to work with policymakers to advance durable permitting reform, process LNG permits, legislate regular lease sales and preserve a pro-investment tax landscape." API represents all segments of America's natural gas and oil industry, which supports nearly 11 million U.S. jobs and is backed by a growing grassroots movement of millions of Americans. Our approximately 600 members produce, process and distribute the majority of the nation's energy, and participate in API Energy Excellence, which is accelerating environmental and safety progress by fostering new technologies and transparent reporting. API was formed in 1919 as a standards-setting organization and has developed more than 800 standards to enhance operational and environmental safety, efficiency and sustainability. To learn more about API and the value of oil and natural gas, please visit API.org. Contact API's media team at 202-682-8114 I press api.org Connect with us on: If you would rather not receive future communications from American Petroleum Institute Inc, let us know by clicking here. American Petroleum Institute Inc, 200 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001 United States ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 82 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Mike Sommers Thu, 6 Mar 2025 14:39:56 +0000 Winberg, Steven Tyler Cianciotti [EXTERNAL] Invite: 3/19 American Petroleum Institute Board of Directors Dinner Steve -- On behalf of the American Petroleum Institute's (API) Board of Directors, I invite you to join our March Board Dinner the evening of Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at API Headquarters (200 Massachusetts Avenue NW). In addition to API's Board, guests will include industry leaders, energy association executives and other partners. Please RSVP with Tyler Cianciotti by Friday, March 14. Hope to see you in a couple of weeks. All the best, Mike American Petroleum Institute Mike Sommers President and CEO 202-682-8500 @mj_sommers ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 91 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Jordan Christman Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:57:59 +0000 Barrios, Audrey Rogers, Evan M.; Inguanta, Michael; Woods, Andrea; Affolter, Shawn [EXTERNAL] RE: Mock Hearing 3/26 Good Morning All, Apologies for the delayed response--I unfortunately have a conflict during this time tomorrow. Please keep me updated on future hearings though, and I will do my best to participate. Thanks so much. Best, Jordan Noelle Christman eoe raI Relations o: (b) (6) m (b) (6) e: christmanj@api.org 200 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC 20001 www.aoi.org American Petroleum PIP vii , Institute From: Barrios, Audrey <audrey.barrios@hq.doe.gov> Sent: Friday, March 21, 2025 2:25 PM Cc: Rogers, Evan M. <evan.rogers@hq.doe.gov>; Inguanta, Michael <michael.inguanta@hq.doe.gov>; Woods, Andrea <andrea.woods@hq.doe.gov>; Affolter, Shawn <shawn.affolter@hq.doe.gov> Subject: Mock Hearing 3/26 Caution: Stop. Look. Think. This email Is from an outside source. Please use the Phlsh Alert butt on if suspicious. Hello- Would you be interested in participating in a mock hearing for Wells Griffith on 3/26 from 3-5PM at the James Forrestal building. If you are able to participate, please reply all and we will be in touch next week with additional instructions. Thank you, Audrey Audrey Barrios Advisor to the Secretary U.S. Department of Energy OFFICE 202.586.6994 MOBILE (b)(6)-Sec. Wright EMAIL Audrev.Barrios(&hq.doe.qov ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 66 From: Hebert, Ashley Sent: Wed, 9 Apr 2025 18:38:47 +0000 To: Jack Cramton Cc: Fitzsimmons, Alexander; Kristin A. Westmoreland; Tyler Cianciotti; Kristin Whitman; Lamanna, Isabelle; Mcgregor, Ruby Subject: RE: API Invitation for Secretary Wright- June 4th Attachments: API Invite_Secretary Wright.pdf, 2025 API EC 03 26 2025.pdf Hi Jack, Thanks for reaching out and for the invitation! I'm looping in our Director of Scheduling, Izzy Lamanna, and Ruby McGregor to carry this request forward. In an attempt to be transparent, as of now the Secretary will likely be on official travel on June 4th. We will review nonetheless in case his travel schedule shifts, but please let us know if you would be interested in a surrogate. From: Jack Cramton <CramtonJ@api.org> Sent: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 1:23 PM To: Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert@hq.doe.gov> Cc: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov>; Kristin A. Westmoreland <WestmorelandK@api.org>; Tyler Cianciotti <CianciottiT@api.org>; Kristin Whitman <WhitmanK@api.org> Subject: [EXTERNAL] API Invitation for Secretary Wright-June 4th Ashley, Please find attached an invitation for Secretary Wright to speak to API's Executive Committee on June 4, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Additionally, please see attached a roster of our Executive Committee. We would love it if the Secretary could join us in June. Let me know if you have any questions at all. Best, Jack Cramton Vice President Federal Relations 0: (b) (6) e: cramtoniaapi.orq www.api.org ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** American Petroleum Institute Document 66 Attachment 1 Mike Sommers President and CEO API 202-682.8500 sommersm@api.org April 9, 2025 The Honorable Chris Wright Secretary U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20585 Dear Secretary Wright, On behalf of the American Petroleum Institute (API), I would like to invite you to join our Executive Committee for an off-the-record discussion on Wednesday, June 4, at a time convenient for your schedule between 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. at API's Headquarters (200 Massachusetts Avenue, NW). API's Executive Committee brings together the chief executives from the United States' most prominent oil and natural gas companies. The Committee would welcome the opportunity to discuss the Administration's decisive actions thus far to secure America's energy leadership and continued efforts to meet the energy dominance agenda. Enclosed is the current API Executive Committee roster. Jack Cramton, Vice President of Federal Relations, will follow up with your office to facilitate your participation. In the meantime, please reach out with any questions. I hope you can join us in June. All the best, Enclosure American Petroleum Institute 2025 API Executive Committee Chairman Mr. John B. Hess Chief Executive Officer Hess Corporation Members Mr. Orlando Alvarez Chairman and President bp America, Inc. Mr. John Christmann President and Chief Executive Officer Apache Corporation Mr. Gregory L Ebel President and Chief Executive Officer Enbridge Inc. Ms. Vicki Holub President and Chief Executive Officer Occidental Mr. Torn Jorden Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President Coterra Energy Inc. Mr. Ryan Lance Chairman and Chief Executive Officer ConocoPhillips Mr. Mark E. Lashier Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Phillips 66 Ms. Maryann Mannen President and Chief Executive Officer Marathon Petroleum Corporation Mr. Lorenzo Simonelli Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Baker Hughes Mr. Travis D. Stice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Diamondback Energy Ms. Gretchen Watkins President Shell USA, Inc. Document 66 Attachment 2 Mr. Mike Wirth Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Chevron Corporation Mr. Darren Woods Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Exxon Mobil Corporation Ex-Officio Mr. Mike Sommers President and Chief Executive Officer American Petroleum Institute API Executive Committee 03 26 2025 Document 70 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Kristin A. Westmoreland Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:08:55 +0000 Lamanna, Isabelle; Hebert, Ashley; Jack Cramton Fitzsimmons, Alexander; Tyler Cianciotti; Kristin Whitman; Mcgregor, Ruby [EXTERNAL] RE: API Invitation for Secretary Wright- June 4th Understood! Figured we would ask just in case. Thanks, Kristin From: Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2025 11:19 AM To: Kristin A. Westmoreland <WestmorelandK@api.org>; Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert@hq.doe.gov>; Jack Cramton <Cramtord@api.org> Cc: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov>; Tyler Cianciotti <CianciottiT@api.org>; Kristin Whitman <WhitmanK@api.org>; Mcgregor, Ruby <ruby.mcgregor@hq.doe.gov> Subject: RE: API Invitation for Secretary Wright- June 4th Caution: Stop. Look. Think. This email is from an outside source. Please use the Phish Alert button if suspicious. Thanks so much for the invitation and extra info Kristin! As Ashley mentioned, we are scheduled to be traveling during the first week of June, but I'll make sure to keep you posted if anything changes! Thanks, Izzy From: Kristin A. Westmoreland <Westmorelandk@api.org> Sent: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 4:41PM To: Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert@hq.doe.gov>; Jack Cramton <CramtonJOapi.org> Cc: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hq.doe.gov>; Tyler Cianciotti <CianciottiT@api.org>; Kristin Whitman <WhitmanK@api.org>; Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.goy>; Mcgregor, Ruby <rubv.mcgregor@hq.doe.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: API Invitation for Secretary Wright- June 4th Hi Ashley - We appreciate your quick response. The Executive Committee will have a dinner at API the evening beforehand (June 3). If the Secretary happens to be in town that evening, we would love for him to join us. Thank you for considering. All the best, Kristin Kristin Westmoreland ct, ipc of Staff and Vice President, Membership and Events (b) (6) e: westmoreiandk&api.org www.api.orq American Petroleum Institute From: Hebert, Ashley <ashley.hebert@hq.doe.gov> Sent: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 2:39 PM To: Jack Cramton <Cramton.IPagi.org> Cc: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@ha.doe.gov>, Kristin A. Westmoreland <WestmoreiandK@api.org>; Tyler Cianciotti <CianciottiT@api.org>; Kristin Whitman <WhitmanK@api.org>: Lamanna, Isabelle <is abelle.Lamanna@hg.doe.gov>; Mcgregor, Ruby <ruby.mcgregor@hq.doe.gov> Subject: RE: API Invitation for Secretary Wright- June 4th Caution: Stop. Look. Think. This email is from an outside source. Please use the Phish Alert button if suspicious. Hi Jack, Thanks for reaching out and for the invitation! I'm looping in our Director of Scheduling, Izzy Lamanna, and Ruby McGregor to carry this request forward. In an attempt to be transparent, as of now the Secretary will likely be on official travel on June 4th. We will review nonetheless in case his travel schedule shifts, but please let us know if you would be interested in a surrogate. From: Jack Cramton <Cramton.l@abi.org> Sent: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 1:23 PM To: Hebert, Ashley <ashlei.hebert2hg.doe.gov> Cc: Fitzsimmons, Alexander <alexander.fitzsimmons@hg.doe.gov>i Kristin A. Westmoreland <WestmorelandK@api.org>; Tyler Cianciotti <CianciottiT@api.org>; Kristin Whitman <WhitmanK@api.org> Subject: [EXTERNAL] API Invitation for Secretary Wright-June 4th Ashley, Please find attached an invitation for Secretary Wright to speak to API's Executive Committee on June 4, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Additionally, please see attached a roster of our Executive Committee. We would love it if the Secretary could join us in June. Let me know if you have any questions at all. 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Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 21 From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Mike Sommers Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:02:23 +0000 Fitzsimmons, Alexander [EXTERNAL] API USTR Letter API - USTR Sec 301Impacts.pdf Alex -- Hope you are well. Please see the attached letter for Secretary Wright. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything from me or my team. All the best, Mike American Petroleum Institute Mike Sommers President and CEO 202-682-8500 @mj_sommers ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** American Petro leum Institute April 23,2025 The Honorable Chris Wright Secretary of Energy 1000 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20585 Document 21 Attachment 1 Mike Sommers President and CEO API 202-682-8500 sommersm@api.org The Honorable Doug Burgum Chair, National Energy Dominance Council 1650 17"' St., NW Washington, DC 20006 RE: USTR Sec. 301 Action on China's Targeting of the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance Dear Secretary Burgum and Secretary Wright: The American Petroleum Institute ("API") is the national trade association representing all segments of America's oil and natural gas industry, which relies upon a safe, efficient and competitive maritime industry. While API acknowledges the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) conclusion that China has targeted the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors for supremacy, the remedies finalized last week risk disrupting various segments of the U.S. oil and gas industry, especially exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and imports and exports of crude oil and refined products, and ultimately undermining President Trump's vision of energy dominance. We urge the Administration to reconsider these Section 301 remedies and work with the industry to minimize negative impacts. API sincerely appreciates the Trump Administration's strong support for the LNG industry, including lifting the misguided permitting pause that sowed uncertainty and froze U.S. LNG project development for more than a year. However, USTR's new requirement that an increasing share of U.S. LNG be exported on U.S.-built, U.S.-flagged, and U.S.-operated vessels beginning in 2029 is not possible to comply with and risks counteracting the significant progress the Trump Administration has made towards reducing uncertainty and unleashing U.S. LNG. It also puts our industry at a disadvantage relative to competing exporting nations. Today, there are no large-scale LNG vessels that meet those criteria, and a tack of needed shipyard capacity, required infrastructure, skilled labor and seafarers are significant obstacles to building them here in the U.S.' 2 Current shipbuilding capacity cannot keep pace with demand for U.S. defense vessels,3 and risingcommercial ship demand may overburden the same shipyards that are already backlogged.4 According to the Government Accountability Office, only two U.S. shipyards have docks long enough to build LNG carriers, orders they may receive in the near term for other types of vessels may delay future construction of LNG carriers, and these shipyards estimate that it USTR-2025-0002.00 111967-CAT-6406-PiMic-Occurnent.ixY littps://www Nvsj,com/articlesittumpodvants-to-dornanate-shipWng.america -doesnc-have-enougt-saitors-a35e18O https:f/www.gao.govfproductsfgao-25-106286 'hrtras:Harmed services.house.gov/upioadedlitesiO3.11.25spf_state_ot_shipbulidingwourkE_statenient,pdt 1 American Petroleum Institute Mike Sommers President and CEO API 202-682-8500 sommersm@api.org would take about 4 to 5 years to build just one LNG carrier from the time of initial contact with a buyer.5 For all of these reasons, U.S. LNG exporters have not historically built their own vessels and in most cases don't own or operate them, meaning they have little control over their ability to comply with USTR's new requirements but ultimately will face the consequences of not doing so -- the suspension of their export license. This penalty also sets a troubling precedent that could be weaponized by future administrations. Last year, more than 1,400 cargoes of U.S. LNG were delivered to buyers around the worlds -- a number that is slated to nearly double by the end of the decade as terminals that are currently under construction enter service. Under USTR's requirement for 1% of U.S. LNG exports starting in 2029 to be transported on U.S.-built vessels, as many as five U.S.-built LNG vessels would be required by the end of the decade, which is not feasible. These Section 301 remedies will compromise our ability to lead the global LNG industry, which we are poised to do for years to come and cement our role as an energy superpower. In addition to the impacts to LNG, U.S. refining companies also face significant challenges from USTR's remedies. Crude oilimports by sea are a criticalcomponent of our refiningnetwork, enabling U.S. refineries to produce the full spectrum of fuels and petrochemical products that drive our economy and that the U.S. exports to the world. Introducing fees on these imports and exports disrupts a carefully balanced supply chain and risks undermining the global competitiveness of the U.S. refining industry. Given their strategic importance, we urge the Administration to exempt crude oil and refined products imports and exports - consistent with this Administration's approach to exempt these same products from baseline and reciprocal tariffs. API supports efforts to counter China's dominance in the maritime sector and urges the Administration to reconsider these remedies to ensure that any actions taken minimize impacts to the U.S oil and gas industry. All the best, Mike Sommers http.s.//www,gao.goviessetWgao-16-104.pdl https://www.energy.gov/ sites/dalau Iles/ 2025-03/Na tural.%20Ga s%20Imports41)20arld9620Exportsib20t4onthlyi620Decembe04)202024 .pdt 2 From: Sent: To: Cc: Bcc: Subject: Categories: Document 7 Fitzsimmons, Alexander Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:57:00 +0000 Barrios, Audrey; Affolter, Shawn; Kristin Whitman <WhitmanK@api.org> CoughlinA@api.org; Dustin Meyer COS Conference Room Meet w/API Orange Category Prior to Arrival: James V. Forrestal Building 1000 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20585 It is recommended that you arrive a minimum of 15 minutes prior to your scheduled meeting to allow time for badging and security. All visitors must provide valid government-issued photo identification. Prohibited articles are not allowed into DOE HQ facilities, and signs identifying prohibited articles are posted at DOE facility entrances. Prohibited articles include: Weapons Explosives Alcoholic Beverages Controlled Substances (e.g.. illegal drugs and/or paraphernalia) -- prescription medicines are not prohibited. Upon arrival, please enter the Forrestal Building through the designated "Visitor Only" access point located in the lobby of the North Building on the 9th Street side of the facility. Proceed through the stanchions to the receptionist's desk for badging. Once badged, visitors will proceed to the security inspection area. Once all visitors have entered the facility through the turnstiles, they will be escorted to the Secretary's Reception area on the Seventh Floor in (b) (7)(E).