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To: ; Personal Email/Ex. 6 M i i ian [h u p p7rfila'@e p'.'go v]- Dickerson, Aaron[dickerson.aaron@epa.gov]; Hupp, WNIiam_s{...................... From: Ford, Hayiey Sent: Mon 9/11/2017 10:14:14 PM Subject: RE: RE: Meeting Request for Administrator Pruitt from Occidental Petroleum Corporation's Board of Directors Hi Ai, It looks like 7:30AM-9AM will work on 10/4 for the Administrator, so we graciously accept your invitation. Would you be able to update your original request form to reflect the new date/time? I've attached for your convenience. It's helpful for us to see arrival time, run of show, etc. I understand you're traveling so whenever you get back and have time, that would be great. Thank you so much and we look forward to this event! Hayiey Ford Deputy White House Liaison Office of the Administrator Environmental Protection Agency Room: 3309C William Jefferson Clinton North ford.hayley@epa.gov Phone: 202-564-2022 Cell: 202-306-1296 -- Original Message-- From: AI_Collins@oxy.com [mailto:AI_Collins@oxy.com] Sent: Thursday, September 7, 2017 12:34 PM To: Dickerson, Aaron <dickerson.aaron@epa.gov>; Hupp, Millan <hupp.millan@epa.gov>; Ford, Hayiey <ford.hay ley@e pa ,gov> Cc: Susanna_Manyak@oxy.com; William_Swetra@oxy.com Subject: RE: RE: Meeting Request for Administrator Pruitt from Occidental Petroleum Corporation's Board of Directors Millan, Hayiey and Aaron: I wanted to make sure you have my mobile phone number in case you needed to contact me over the next few days because I am going to be on the road. I really appreciate all of your help finalizing the time for our Board of Directors' meeting with the Administrator. Aaron - If the Administrator is able to meet with our Board members the morning of October 4th, then the lunch with Mr. Jackson at noon on the 4th would work well for their current schedule. Al Collins 202-669-5124 PS - 1am not sure if I mentioned it, but I started my career at EPA in 1985 and worked there for many years before joining Occidental in 2000. I loved it and I hope y'all are having a great EPA "experience" like I did. Original Message- 17cv01906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED 001523B 00000448-00001 From: Dickerson, Aaron [mailto:dickerson.aaron@epa.gov] Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 12:43 PM To: Collins, Al <AI_Collins@oxy.com>; Hupp, Millan <hupp.millan@epa.gov>; Ford, Hayley <ford.hay ley@e pa ,gov> Cc: Manyak, Susanna D <Susanna_Manyak@oxy.com>; Swetra, William <William_Swetra@oxy.com> Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: RE: Meeting Request for Administrator Pruitt from Occidental Petroleum Corporation's Board of Directors Hi Al I received your voicemail saying October 4 from 7:30am - 9:30am (preferred time) or 12:00pm - 2:00pm would work for your Board to come meet with the Administrator. I am now looping in my colleagues Millan Hupp and Hayley Ford who will be reaching out to you to confirm a time with the Administrator. Also, Ryan said he would come join you on October 4 or 5, so lets figure that out after a time with the Administrator is scheduled. Thanks again. Aaron Dickerson Office of the Administrator U.S. EPA Phone: 202-564-1783 -- Original Message-- From: AI_Collins@oxy.com [mailto:AI_Collins@oxy.com] Sent: Monday, September 4, 2017 6:52 PM To: Dickerson, Aaron <dickerson.aaron@epa.gov> Cc: Susanna_Manyak@oxy.com; William_Swetra@oxy.com Subject: Re: RE: Meeting Request for Administrator Pruitt from Occidental Petroleum Corporation's Board of Directors Thanks Aaron. I am certain our Chairman & CEO would really appreciate the opportunity to explore times on the 4th. May I share the schedule with you tomorrow? Thank you, Al On Sep 4, 2017, at 6:42 PM, Dickerson, Aaron <dickerson.aaron@epa.gov<mailto:dickerson.aaron@epa.gov wrote: Al Unfortunately we will not be able to accommodate the request to meet with the Administrator on October 5. However, there may be a possibility of scheduling some time on October 4. Is there a window of time that would possibly work? Aaron Dickerson Office of the Administrator U.S. EPA Phone: 202-564-1783 17cv01906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED 001523B 00000448-00002 From: AI_Collins@oxy.com<mailto:AI_Collins@oxy.com> [mailto:AI_Collins@oxy.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 3:51 PM To: Morris, Madeline <morris.madeline@epa.gov<mailto:morris.madeline@epa.gov Cc: Susanna_Manyak@oxy.com<mailto:Susanna_Manyak@oxy.com>; Dickerson, Aaron <dickerson.aaron@epa.gov<mailto:dickerson.aaron@epa.gov; Dewey, Amy <Dewey.Amy@epa.gov<mailto:Dewey.Amy@epa.gov; William_Swetra@oxy.com<mailto:William_Swetra@oxy.com> Subject: Meeting Request for Administrator Pruitt from Occidental Petroleum Corporation's Board of Directors Madeline: Please find attached a letter to you requesting a meeting with Administrator Pruitt for Occidental Petroleum Corporation's Board of Directors. A meeting request form is also attached. The Board will be meeting in Washington, DC the first week of October and is requesting a meeting with the Administrator the afternoon of Thursday, October 5th. Please let us know if you require any additional information. Susanna Manyak, who is copied on this email, is the point of contact for the meeting and she can be reached at 202-857-3043. Sincerely, AI Collins Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs Occidental Petroleum Corporation 202-857-3051 17cv01906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED 001523B 00000448-00003 f ay Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1701 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20006 Phone 202.857.3000 Madeline Morris USEPA Headquarters William Jefferson Clinton Building 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N, W. Mail Code: 1101A Washington, DC 20460 August 30, 2017 RE: Request for Meeting with Administrator Pruitt by Occidental Petroleum Corporation's Board Dear Ms. Morris: Please find attached a request from Eugene Batehelder. Chairman of Occidental Petroleum Corporation's Board of Directors, for a meeting with Administrator Pruitt on the afternoon of October 5lh. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss emerging environmental policy related to domestic manufacturing and energy production and to seek the Administrator's insights and advice. The Board would also appreciate the Administrator's perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of emerging environmental policy as it relates to U.S. manufacturing and domestic energy production. There will be no requests of the Administrator related to specific EPA rules or regulations. I have included a brief biography for each member of Occidental's Board for background. Occidental's Board includes two former cabinet Secretaries, the former Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the former CEO of Valero as well as Occidental's current CEO. I am helping coordinate the meetings with our Board. Please do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions or need additional information. I can be reached at 202-857-3043. Thank you so much for your consideration. Occidental Petroleum Corporation 17cv01906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED 001523B 00000449-00001 External M eeting Request Form for Administrator E. S co tt P ru itt U.S. Environmental Protection. Agency To request the Administrator to attend and/or speak atyour event, please complete and submit the followingform. Today's Date: Wednesday, 8/30/2017 Meeting Date: Thursday, 10/5/2017 Meeting Time: 2:00-5:30 PM (window) Requested Location (if offsite, please list address, parking instructions, etc.): Administrator Pruitt's office Requestor: 1. Vicki Holub, President & CEO, Occidental Petroleum Corporation 2. Eugene L. Batchelder, Chairman of the Board, Occidental Petroleum. Corporation Purpose o f the Meeting: To discuss emerging environmental policy related to domestic manufacturing and energy production and seek the Administrator's insights and advice. Background on the Meeting; Occidental Petroleum Corporation will be holding the October meeting of our Board of Directors in Washington, D.C. and will be meeting with a host of government leaders to get their perspectives on. policy issues that may impact our operations. Occidental Petroleum Corporation is the 4th largest oil & gas company in. the U.S. Role o f the Administrator: To offer his insights and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of emerging environmental policy as it relates to U.S. manufacturing and domestic energy production. Attendees: 1. Vicki Hollub, President & CEO, Occidental Petroleum Corporation 2. Secretary Spencer Abraham, former Secretary for the Department of Energy 3. Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez, former Secretary for the Department of Commerce 17cv01906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED 001523B 00000449-00002 4. Chairwoman Elisse B. Walter, former Chairwoman for the Securities & Exchange Commission 5. W iliam E. Hesse, CEO and former Chairman of the Board, Valero Energy 6. Jack B. Moore, President and CEO, Cameron International 7. John E. Feick, Chairman, Matrix Solutions 8. M argaret M. Forait, CGO, Senior VP & Corporate Secretary, Prudential Financial 9. Eugene L. Batchelder, former Senior VP & CAO, ConocoPhillips 10. Howard I. Atkins, former Senior Executive VP & CFO, Wells Fargo 11. Avedick B. Poladian, Director, former Executive VP & COO, Lowe Enterprises Point o f Contact: Susanna Manyak (202) 857-3043 or Susanna Man yak Cox y.coin 17cv01906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED 001523B 00000449-00003 Vicki Hollub Director since 2015 Vicki Hollub, 57, became President and Chief Executive Officer of Occidental Petroleum Corporation in April 2016. She has been a member of Occidental's Board of Directors since 2015. Ms. Hollub, who began her career with Occidental in 1981, has held a variety of management and technical positions with responsibilities on three continents, including roles in the United States, Russia, Venezuela and Ecuador. Most recently, Ms. Hollub served as Occidental's President and Chief Operating Officer, overseeing the company's oil and gas, chemical and midstream operations. She previously served as Senior Executive Vice President, Occidental Petroleum Corporation and President, Oxy Oil and Gas, where she was responsible for operations in the U.S., the Middle East region and Latin America. Prior to that, Ms. Hollub held a variety of leadership positions, including Executive Vice President, Occidental and President, Oxy Oil and Gas, Americas; Vice President, Occidental and Executive Vice President, U.S. Operations, Oxy Oil and Gas; Executive Vice President, California Operations; and President and General Manager of the company's Permian Basin operations. She started her career at Cities Service, which was acquired by Occidental. Ms. Hollub serves on the boards of the American Petroleum Institute and Khalifa University for Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi. A graduate of the University of Alabama, Ms. Hollub holds a B,S. in Mineral Engineering. She was inducted into the University of Alabama College of Engineering 2016 class of Distinguished Engineering Fellows. Qualifications; As Occidental's President and Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Hollub is responsible for Occidental's operations, strategy and financial management. Ms. Hollub brings to the Board over 35 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, including international experience, having previously held a variety of management and technical roles on three continents, including roles in Russia, Venezuela and Ecuador, Throughout her tenure at Occidental, Ms. Hollub has been instrumental in efficiently and profitably growing Occidental's oil and gas business, Ms. Hollub's extensive leadership and operational experience brings valuable perspective to the Board. 17cv01906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED 001523B 00000449-00004 k Spencer Abraham Director since 2005 Member of: Environmental, Health and Safety Committee; and. Executive Compensation Committee Secretary Abraham, 64, is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Abraham Group LLC, an . international strategic consulting firm based in Washington, D.C. As a Senior Analyst for Potomac Research Group, Secretary Abraham provides predictive analysis on energy policy, energy markets and the geopolitics of energy to institutional investors in the energy space. He represented Michigan in the United States Senate prior to President George W. Bush selecting him as the tenth Secretary of Energy in U.S. history. During his tenure at the Energy Department from 2001 through January 2005, he developed policies and regulations to ensure the nation's energy security, was responsible for the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve, oversaw domestic oil and gas development policy and developed relationships with international governments, including members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. Secretary Abraham serves as Executive Chairman of the Board of Uranium Energy Corp.; and as a Director of PBF Energy Inc., where he serves on the Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees; NRG Energy, Inc., where he serves on the Compensation and Nuclear Oversight Committees; Two Harbors Investment Corp., where he is Chairman of the Compensation Committee and a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee; and as Chairman of the Board of Uranium Energy Corp. He was previously a Director of GenOn Energy, Inc. and a Director and a member of the Nominating and Governance and Compensation Committees of ICx Technologies, He also serves on the board of 3 Energy, a private company. Secretary Abraham is a member of the Advisory Board of the Churchill Center, a member of the Board of Trustees of the California Institute of Technology, and is the Chairman of the American Task Force for Lebanon. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School and is the author of "Lights OutitTen Myths About (and Real Solutions to) America's Energy Crisis." Qualifications; Secretary Abraham's nearly two decades of experience at the highest levels of domestic and international policy and politics shape the insights he brings to Occidental's Board of Directors. As a former U.S. Senator and former U.S. Secretary of Energy who directed all aspects of the country's energy strategy, Secretary Abraham provides the Board unique insight into public policy and energy-related issues. In addition, Secretary Abraham is a Harvard-educated attorney who, while directing the Energy Department, oversaw a budget of nearly $24 billion (FY 2005) and was responsible for the management of senior department personnel. Secretary Abraham's legal training and his government service managing complex policy, personnel and strategic issues provide Occidental with exceptional knowledge and perspective in the areas of health, environment and safety, strategy and policy, personnel management and community relations. 17cv01906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED 001523B 00000449-00005 Carlos M, Gutierrez Director since 2009 Chair o f Corporate Governance, Nominating and Social Responsibility Committee since 2016; Member of Audit Committee Secretary Gutierrez, 63, is Co-Chair of Albright Stonebridge Group, a commerciai diplomacy and strategic advisory firm. Prior to that he was Vice Chairman of the Institutional Clients Group and a member of the Senior Strategic Advisory Group at Citigroup Inc. from 2011 to February 2013, He joined Citigroup from communications and public affairs consulting firm APCO Worldwide Inc,, where he was Chairman of the Global Political Strategies division in 2010, He served as U.S. Secretary of Commerce in the administration of President George W, Bush from February 200S to January 2009. Prior to his government service, Secretary Gutierrez was with Kellogg Company for 30 years. He became Kellogg's Chief Executive Officer in 1999 and served as Chairman of the Board from 2000 to 2005. Secretary Gutierrez serves on the Boards of Directors of Mettile, Inc., where he serves on the Finance and Investment and Governance Committees, Time Warner Inc, where he serves on the Audit Committee, and Viridis, Inc., a privately held company. He previously served as a Director of Corning Incorporated, United Technologies Corporation, Colgate-Palmolive Lighting Science Group Corp,, where he served on the Audit Committee, and iGPS, a privately held company. In addition to serving as Chairman of the U.S.Cuba Business Council of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Secretary Gutierrez is a member of the Human Freedom Advisory Council at the George W. Bush Institute and is Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Meridian International Center. He is also a co-founder of The Dream.US, a scholarship fund for undocumented students, and is a member of the Board of the U.S.-Mexico Foundation. Qualifications; Secretary Gutierrez's highly successful service as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Kellogg Company provides him deep insight into the complex challenges faced by a growing organization in a highly competitive business environment. Additionally, his experience as U.5. Secretary of Commerce provides the Board exceptional knowledge and insight into the complex environment of international commerce. Secretary Gutierrez brings valuable business management and operational experience and an international commerce and global economic perspective to the Board. 17cv01906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED 001523B 00000449-00006 Ilisse B, Walter Director since 2014 Member of: Audit Committee; and, Environmental, Health and Safety Committee Ms. Walter, 66, was appointed Commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by President George W. Bush, and served in that capacity from 2008 until 2013. President Barack Obama designated her as the 30th Chairman of the SEC in December 2012. Prior to her appointment as an SEC Commissioner, she was with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and its predecessor, the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), from 1996-2008. She served as Senior Executive Vice President, Regulatory Policy and Programs for FINRA and held the comparable position at NASD before its 2007 consolidation with NYSE Member Regulation. Earlier in her career, she served as the General Counsel of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) from 1994 to 1996 and as Deputy Director of the SEC Division of Corporation Finance from 1986 to 1994. Among the honors Ms. Walter has received are the Presidential Rank Award (Distinguished), the ASECA William O. Douglas Award, the SEC Chairman's Award for Excellence and the Federal Bar Association's Philip A. Loomis, Jr. and Manuel F. Cohen Awards. She is a member of the Academy of Women Achievers of the YWCA of the City of New York and the inaugural class of the DirectWomen Institute. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, the National Women's Law Center and the Board of Governors of FINRA. Ms. Walter holds a B A in Mathematics, cum laude, from Yale University and a J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School. Qualifications; Ms. Walter's long and distinguished record of public service in major leadership roles at key agencies of the federal government has given her unique insight into both business and government. She also brings to the Board more than 35 years of experience and insight on complex domestic and international regulatory matters. As Chairman of the SEC, Ms. Walter demonstrated a keen understanding of capital markets and related regulatory issues, and led a 4,000-employee federal agency, overseeing its budget and developing policy. Ms. Walter's experience at FINRA provides extensive knowledge with respect to corporate finance and financial regulation and disclosure and her CFTC experience brings to the Board an understanding of commodities markets and regulation. 17cv01906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED 001523B 00000449-00007 W illiam 1. Klesse Director since 2013 Member of: Executive Compensation Committee; and, Environment Health and Safety Committee Mr. Klesse, 70, is the former Chief Executive Officer and former Chairman of the Board of Valero Energy Corporation (Valero), an international manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels, other petrochemical products and power. He joined the Valero board as Vice Chairman in 2005 and served as Chairman of the Board from 2007 to December 2014. From 2006 to May 2014, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Valero and served as President from 2008 to 2013. From 2003 to 2005, Mr, Klesse was Valera's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to that, he served as Executive Vice President of Refining and Commercial Operations following Valero's 2001 acquisition of Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corporation, where he had been Executive Vice President of the company's refining operations. Mr. Klesse began his 40-plus year career in the energy industry at Diamond Shamrock Corporation, which merged with Ultramar Corporation in 1996. Mr. Klesse serves on the Board of Directors of MEG Energy. Mr. Klesse is a trustee of the Texas Biomedical Research Institute and United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County and serves on the Advisory Board of the San Antonio Food Bank. Mr. Klesse holds a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Dayton and a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from West Texas A&M University. Qualifications: Mr. Klesse brings more than four decades of energy industry executive management experience to Occidental's Board. As Valera's former Chairman, he led the Board's strategic planning and, as Valera's former Chief Executive Officer, he oversaw the daily operations of a major global energy company. Mr, Klesse's experience provides an informed management perspective and insights with respect to global business and energy issues to the Board. He also has leadership experience on industry association and nonprofit boards. 17cv01906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED 001523B 00000449-00008 Al Jack i . Moore Director since 2016 Member of: Executive Compensation Committee; and, Environmental, Health and Safety Committee Mr, Moore, 63, most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Cameron International Corporation from April 2008 to October 2015 and served as Chairman of the Board of Cameron from May 2011 until it was acquired by Schlumberger in April 2016. Mr. Moore served as Cameron's President and Chief Operating Officer from January 2007 to April 2008. Mr. Moore joined Cameron in 1999 and, prior to that, held various management positions at Baker Hughes Incorporated, where he was employed for over 20 years. Mr. Moore serves on the Board of Directors of Rowan Companies pic, where he serves on the Compensation and Health, Safety and Environment committees, ProPetro Holding Corp., where he serves on the Nominating and Corporate Governance committee, and KBR Inc., where he serves on the Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance committees. Mr. Moore actively serves in leadership positions within the Petroleum Equipment and Services Association, the University of Houston, the United Way of Greater Houston and Memorial Assistance Ministries. Mr. Moore is a graduate of the University of Houston with a B.B.. degree and attended the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. Qualifications: Mr. Moore brings over 35 years of energy industry experience to Occidental's Board and has a deep understanding of oil and gas operations. As a former Chief Executive Officer and Board Chairman, Mr. Moore has extensive executive management and leadership experience, and is knowledgeable in the areas of strategic planning, financial management, mergers and acquisitions and executive compensation. Mr. Moore also has leadership experience on industry association and nonprofit boards. 17cv01906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED 001523B 00000449-00009 John E. Feick Director since 1998 C h a t o f Environmental, Health and Safety Committee since 2012; Member of; Corporate Governance, Nominating and Social Responsibility Committee; and, Executive Compensation Committee Mr. Feick, 73, is the Chairman and a significant stockholder of Matrix Solutions Inc, a provider of environmental remediation and reclamation services. Until 2011, he was Chairman and a significant stockholder of Kemex Engineering Services, Ltd,, which offers engineering and design services to the petrochemical, refining and gas processing industries, from 1984 to 1994, Mr, Feick was President and Chief Operating Officer of Novacor Chemicals, a subsidiary of Nova Corporation. He previously served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Oak Point Energy Ltd., an oil sands exploration and development company, and was a Director of Veresen Inc, and Graham Construction. Qualifications: Mr. Feick possesses a deep understanding of both the oil and gas and chemicals industries along with broad experience in environmental compliance and remediation. He has served as President and Chairman of a company specializing in environmental services and served as Chairman of an oil and gas and petrochemicals specialty engineering firm. As President and Chief Operating Officer of Novacor Chemicals, he was responsible for the company's investments and operations and established the company as a leader in plant reliability, utilization rates, occupational health and safety, and environmental performance in North America, In addition to industry knowledge and expertise, Mr, Feick's experience brings the Board exceptionally valuable insight into the environmental, health and safety area. 17cv01906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED 001523B 00000449-00010 Margaret M. Foran Director since 2010 Chair o f Executive Compensation Committee since 2016; Member o f Corporate Governance, Nominating and Social Responsibility Committee Ms, Foran, 62, is Chief Governance Officer, Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary of Prudential Financial, Inc. Prior to joining Prudential, she was Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Sara Lee Corporation from 2008 to 2009; Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Pfizer Inc. from 1997 to 2008; and Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at J.P. Morgan & Co. Ms. Foran is a former Director of The MONY Group Inc. and MONY Life Insurance Company. She served as Co-Chair and a Director of the Council of Institutional Investors (CII) and Co-Chair of the CII International Corporate Governance Committee. She is the former Chair of the American Bar Association Committee on Corporate Governance. Ms. Foran is the former Chair of the Coordinating Committee of the Business Roundtable Corporate Governance Task Force. She previously served two terms on the Standing Advisory Group of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and is a member of the Economic Club of New York. Ms. Foran is a Trustee of the Committee for Economic Development, as well as a member of the Notre Dame Law School Advisory Council. Qualifications: Ms. Foran is an accomplished attorney with deep expertise in legal affairs and corporate governance. She has held positions of increasing responsibility at four U.S.-based global companies, where for more than a decade she has had a leading role in strengthening corporate governance, environmental and sustainability principles and practices, ensuring regulatory compliance and developing programs to broaden investor communications. Having been a senior executive in the financial services, food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries, Ms. Foran has a broad range of experience in shareholder services, mergers and acquisitions, SEC reporting, capital markets, derivatives, risk management, internal audit procedures and insurance matters as well as environmental, safety and social responsibility programs. Ms. Foran's corporate experience, in addition to her work with various investor groups and corporate trade associations, provides the Board exceptional acumen and insight on governance, investor and legal policies and practices. 17cv01906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED 001523B 00000449-00011 Eugene 1. Batchelder Director since 2013 Independent Chairman since 2015; Member o f Corporate Governance, Nominating and Social Responsibility Committee Ml Batchelder, 69, retired in 2012 as the Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at ConocoPhillips, an integrated global energy company. In this role, from 2009 until his retirement, he was responsible for global shared services, human resources, facilities, information technology, security, aviation, executive services, and corporate affairs, which included investor relations, corporate communications and contributions. Mr, Batchelder served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of ConocoPhillips from 2002 to 2009, Prior to the merger of Conoco and Phillips Petroleum in 2002, Mr, Batchelder was promoted to increasingly senior positions within Phillips Petroleum companies, including information technology and financial management positions. Mr. Batchelder is a director of Laurel's Army Foundation, a past trustee and current governor of the Oklahoma State University Foundation, and past president and board member of the Oklahoma State University Alumni Association, Mr, Batchelder holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Oklahoma State University, is a certified public accountant (inactive) and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Qualifications; With more than 40 years of experience in the energy industry, including two decades in senior executive management, Mr. Batchelder brings an in-depth understanding of key corporate issues, including financial management and information technology. Mr. Batchelder also has insight into human resources, including executive management succession planning and compensation and benefits. 17cv01906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED 001523B 00000449-00012 Howard I, Atkins Director since 2010 Member: Audit Committee; and, Environmental, Health and Safety Committee Mr. Atkins, 66, retired as the Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Wells Fargo & Company, where he was responsible for Wells Fargo's financial management functions, investment portfolios, investor relations, capital management and corporate properties functions from 2001 to 2011. A 37-year veteran of the financial services industry, Mr. Atkins previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of New York Life Insurance Company, Chief Financial Officer of Midlantic Corporation and Corporate Treasurer of Chase Manhattan Bank. Mr. Atkins previously served on the Board of Directors of Ingram Micro Inc., where he served as Chairman of the Human Resources Committee and as a member of the Audit Committee. Qualifications: With his experience as Chief Financial Officer of Wells Fargo, one of the largest banking institutions in the United States, Mr. Atkins brings to the Board a deep understanding of financial oversight and accountability. In his nearly four decades in the financial services industry, Mr. Atkins has had responsibilities in the areas of financial reporting, tax management, asset-liability management, treasury, corporate development, investor relations and mergers and acquisitions. This experience provides the Board insight into financial management and analysis. Mr. Atkins' financial acumen, combined with his senior management expertise provides the Board valuable perspective in helping to guide the fiscal management policies that further Occidental's strategic business goals. 17cv01906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED 001523B 00000449-00013 Avedick B. Poladian Director since 2008 Chair o f Audit Committee since 2013; Member o f Corporate Governance, Nominating and Social Responsibility Committee Mr. Poladian, 65, is a Director and the former Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Lowe Enterprises, Inc., a privately-held diversified national real estate company active in commercial, residential and hospitality property investment, management and development. Mr. Poladian served in this position from December 2002 to December 2016, and is currently an advisor to the company. During his tenure as Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Poladian oversaw human resources, risk management, construction, finance and legal functions across the firm. Mr. Poladian was with Arthur Andersen from 1974 to 2002 and is a certified public accountant (inactive). He is a past member of the Young Presidents Organization, the Chief Executive Organization, the California Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs. Mr. Poladian is a Director of the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, a member of the Board of Councilors of the University of Southern California School of Policy, Planning, and Development, a member of the Board of Advisors of the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and a former Trustee of Loyola Marymount University, Mr. Poladian serves as a Director and on the Audit Committees of two funds managed by Western Asset Management Company, He also serves as a Director of California Resources Corporation, and as a member of the Board of Trustees of Public Storage, where he is the Chair of the Audit Committee and the Chair of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. Qualifications: As a certified public accountant with extensive business experience, Mr. Poladian qualifies as one of Occidental's Audit Committee financial experts and provides the Board expert perspective in financial management and analysis. Having served in a senior management position at one of the world's largest accounting firms, combined with his experience as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of a diversified real estate company, Mr. Poladian has deep knowledge of key business issues, including personnel and asset utilization, in addition to all aspects of fiscal management. 17cv01906 Sierra Club v. EPA ED 001523B 00000449-00014