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To: Stephen Wackowski[stephen_wackowski@ios.doi.gov]; Russell Newell[russell_newell@ios.doLgov] Cc: Daniel DuBray[ddubray@blm.gov]; Megan Crandall[mcrandal@blm.gov]; Jeff Krauss[jkrauss@blm.gov]; Michael Nedd[mnedd@blm.gov]; Brian Steed[bsteed@blm.gov]; Lesli Ellis- Wouters[lellis@blm.gov]; Ted Murphy[t75murph@blm.gov] From: Mouritsen, Karen Sent: 2017-10-24T22:08:52-04:00 Importance: Normal Subject: Fwd: FOR REVIEW: NPR-A O&G Lease Sale Materials Received: 2017-10-24T22:09:24-04:00 Hello Steve, Per your request, here are some edited talking points for the NPR-a lease sale. You may want to An update for you on the process -- What we (BLM-AK) understand is that the Department's communications shop will issue the press release themselves, so we won't do that. We understand that they will release it Thursday afternoon, unless they get inquiries on Wednesday (tomorrow) when it goes live on the Federal Register web page. I am copying our DC Communications shop in case I am wrong about this. Thank you, Karen Karen E. Mouritsen Acting State Director for BLM-Alaska phone 907-271-5080 cell 202-329-2030 Karen, Here are some factoids related to the NPR-A and Oil and Gas Leasing. -BLM has in place 210 best management practices for companies who acquire a lease and eventually drill in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska. These best management practices were established in the 2013 Integrated Activity Plan which was developed through extensive consultations that considered the viewpoints of Alaskans who live in the region, tribal governments, the State of Alaska, industry, environmental organizations and other stakeholders and federal partners. -In developing the IAP, more than 400,000 public comments, two days of public meetings and visits with North Slope leaders were conducted in August 2012. -The Final IAP/EIS for the NPR-A was released in December 2012. The BLM hosted seven public meetings and Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act subsistence hearings in North Slope villages as well as meetings in Fairbanks and Anchorage. Also, following release of the Final IAP/EIS, the BLM conducted meetings in communities on the North Slope to receive recommendations on future ongoing outreach efforts with communities located within or near the NPR-A. Question -- should this be tied to the "Energy Burdens" report roll-out? If so, we could just include it in Wednesday's DOI release and BLM could send out what's below as a follow-on. Thanks, L Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897 7022 cell @Interior BLM announces December 2017 NPR-A oil & gas lease sale ANCHORAGE-- In keeping with the Administration's goal of achieving American energy dominance, the Bureau of Land Management today announced in the Federal Register that it will hold an oil and gas lease sale in December within part of the 22.8-million-acre National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) via video livestream. "The Department of the Interior will harness our nation's Arctic resources on public lands both onshore and offshore in order to ensure an energydominant future for the citizens of this great country," said U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke. "Alaska has long been an energy powerhouse and is home to one of our greatest energy infrastructure projects the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS). The energy development that comes from lease sales in the NPR-A will ensure that TAPS continues to bring American energy to the people who need it long into the future." The December 6, 2017, sale will be the 13th in the NPR-A since 1999, and will include all available tracts (covering 10.3 million acres) for lease. This is the first time all 900 tracts have been offered for lease. These tracts were designated as available for development in the 2013 Record of Decision for the Integrated Activity Plan/Environmental Impact Statement for the NPR-A. "BLM Alaska is committed to supporting energy development while fostering responsible stewardship of the environment," said Karen Mouritsen, Acting State Director for BLM Alaska. This December lease sale and future lease sales in the NPR-A demonstrate this Administration's commitment to the long term energy strength and economic growth of the State of Alaska." There are currently 189 authorized leases in the NPR-A, covering more than 1,372,688 acres. Bids received for the 12 previous sales generated more than $280 million, half of which was paid to the State of Alaska. From Aug. 7 through Sept 6 of this year, the BLM sought public input and nominations on all tracts within the NPR-A. The BLM received numerous comments and nominations on tracts available and unavailable for leasing. In February 2015, the BLM issued the Record of Decision for the Greater Mooses Tooth 1 oil and gas development project, opening the way for the first production of oil and gas on public land in the NPR-A. A second, proposed development project within the reserve, called Greater Mooses Tooth 2, is currently under environmental review by the BLM. The upcoming oil and gas lease sales are competitive. A detailed statement ofsale, including a description ofthe tracts offered for lease, the lease terms, conditions and special stipulations, and how and where to submit the sealed bids, will be available at https://on.doi.gov/2fgHGRq. Sealed bids must be received by 4 p.m. (AKST) on Dec. 4, at the BLMAlaska State Office. The BLM will open sealed bids submitted on the tracts offered at 1 p.m. (AKST) on Dec. 6, and will livestream the opening of the bids at www.blm.gov/live. Rob Brumbaugh BLM-Alaska Acting Energy and Minerals Branch Chief Division of Resources Bureau of Land Management 222 W 7 th Ave., Ste 13 Anchorage, AK 99513 907-271-4429 To: Rigas, Laura[laura_rigas@ios.doi.gov] Cc: Stephen Wackowski[stephen_wackowski@ios.doi.gov]; Newell, RusseN[njsseN_newell@ios.doi.gov] From: Micah Chambers Sent: 2017-10-24T14:35:46-04:00 Importance: Normal Subject: Re: FOR REVIEW: NPR-A O&G Lease Sale Materials Received: 2017-10-24T14:35:54-04:00 Request is out for quotes to delegation Sent from my iPhone On Oct 24, 2017, at 9:51 AM, Rigas, Laura <laura rigas@ios.doi.gov> wrote: I support those. Also, adding Micah who is getting quotes from the Delegation. Thanks. Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897 7022 cell @Interior On Tue, Oct 24, 2017 at 9:47 AM, Stephen Wackowski <stephen wackowski@ios.doi.gov> wrote: Thanks, but You did include me on the original email. I need to ping our BLM comms shop here to get some information for the language I would like considered to be added. Also, you guys good with me I think it would be important to (b) (5) Sent from my iPhone On Oct 24, 2017, at 5:42 AM, Rigas, Laura <laura rigas@ios.doi.gov> wrote: Thanks, Waco! I apologize, I should have included you on the email. It's going on Thursday. Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897 7022 cell @Interior On Tue, Oct 24, 2017 at 9:34 AM, Stephen Wackowski <stephen wackowski@ios.doi.gov> wrote: I have three suggestions. (b) (5) I'm on reserve duty today. But can help get some of this if you want to take it. When do you put the lid on this? Sent from my iPhone On Oct 23, 2017, at 1:05 PM, Newell, Russell <russell newell@ios.doi.gov> wrote: Steve - wanted to forward this to you for situational awareness and review, and thoughts. will ping you to discuss, but wanted to share and give you time to review. ............. Forwarded message.............. From: Rigas, Laura <laura rigas@ios.doi.gov> Date: Mon, Oct 23, 2017 at 4:12 PM Subject: Fwd: FOR REVIEW: NPR-A O&G Lease Sale Materials To: Todd Willens <todd willens@,ios.doi.gov>. Daniel Jorjani <daniel ioriani@,ios.doi.gov>. "Wackowski, Stephen" <stephen wackowski@ios.doi.gov>, Lori Mashburn <lori mashburn@ios.doi.gov>, "Chambers, Micah" <micah chambers@,ios.doi.gov>, "Wynn, Todd" <todd wynn@,ios.doi.gov>, "Magallanes, Downey" <downey magallanes@,ios.doi.gov>, Katharine Macgregor <kate macgregor@,ios.doi.gov>, Vincent Devito <vincent devito@,ios.doi.gov> Cc: Heather Swift <heather swift@,ios.doi.gov>, "Newell, Russell" <russell newell@ios.doi.gov> Hi all -Below please find BLM's draft release for the NPR-A oil and gas lease sale. It is set to publish on Thursday, Oct. 26 in the Federal Register, and be in the reading room on Wednesday (ie, will become public then). Micah is reaching out to the AK delegation to make them aware. I(b) (5) Question -- should this be tied to the "Energy Burdens" report roll-out? If so, we could just include it in Wednesday's DOI release and BLM could send out what's below as a follow-on. Thanks, L Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897 7022 cell @Interior BLM announces December 2017 NPR-A oil & gas lease sale ANCHORAGE-- In keeping with the Administration's goal of achieving American energy dominance, the Bureau of Land Management today announced in the Federal Register that it will hold an oil and gas lease sale in December within part of the 22.8-million-acre National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) via video livestream. "The Department of the Interior will harness our nation's Arctic resources on public lands both onshore and offshore in order to ensure an energydominant future for the citizens of this great country," said U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke. "Alaska has long been an energy powerhouse and is home to one of our greatest energy infrastructure projects the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS). The energy development that comes from lease sales in the NPR-A will ensure that TAPS continues to bring American energy to the people who need it long into the future." The December 6, 2017, sale will be the 13th in the NPR-A since 1999, and will include all available tracts (covering 10.3 million acres) for lease. This is the first time all 900 tracts have been offered for lease. These tracts were designated as available for development in the 2013 Record of Decision for the Integrated Activity Plan/Environmental Impact Statement for the NPR-A. "BLM Alaska is committed to supporting energy development while fostering responsible stewardship of the environment," said Karen Mouritsen, Acting State Director for BLM Alaska. This December lease sale and future lease sales in the NPR-A demonstrate this Administration's commitment to the long term energy strength and economic growth of the State of Alaska." There are currently 189 authorized leases in the NPRA, covering more than 1,372,688 acres. Bids received for the 12 previous sales generated more than $280 million, half of which was paid to the State of Alaska. From Aug. 7 through Sept 6 of this year, the BLM sought public input and nominations on all tracts within the NPR-A. The BLM received numerous comments and nominations on tracts available and unavailable for leasing. In February 2015, the BLM issued the Record of Decision for the Greater Mooses Tooth 1 oil and gas development project, opening the way for the first production of oil and gas on public land in the NPR-A. A second, proposed development project within the reserve, called Greater Mooses Tooth 2, is currently under environmental review by the BLM. The upcoming oil and gas lease sales are competitive. A detailed statement of sale, including a description of the tracts offered for lease, the lease terms, conditions and special stipulations, and how and where to submit the sealed bids, will be available at https://on.doi.gov/2fgHGRq. Sealed bids must be received by 4 p.m. (AKST) on Dec. 4, at the BLM-Alaska State Office. The BLM will open sealed bids submitted on the tracts offered at 1 p.m. (AKST) on Dec. 6, and will livestream the opening of the bids at www.blm.gov/live. <NPRA_OilAndGas_Lease_Sale_CommPlan Final.doc> Steve Wackowski Senior Adviser for Alaskan Affairs Department of the Interior 1689 C Street, Suite 100 Anchorage, AK 99501 907-271-5485 ............. Forwarded message.............. From: Rigas, Laura <laura rigas@ios.doi.gov> Date: Mon, Oct 23, 2017 at 4:12 PM Subject: Fwd: FOR REVIEW: NPR-A O&G Lease Sale Materials To: Todd Willens <todd willens@ios.doi.gov>. Daniel Jorjani <daniel ioriani@ios.doi.gov>. "Wackowski, Stephen" <stephen wackowski@ios.doi.gov>. Lori Mashburn <lori mashburn@ios.doi.gov>. "Chambers. Micah" <micah chambers@ios.doi.gov>. "Wynn. Todd" <todd wynn@ios.doi.gov>. "Magallanes. Downey" <downey magallanes@ios.doi.gov>. Katharine Macgregor <kate macgregor@ios.doi.gov>. Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov> Cc: Heather Swift <heather swift@ios.doi.gov>. "Newell. Russell" <russell newell@ios.doi.gov> Hi all - Below please find BLM's draft release for the NPR-A oil and gas lease sale. It is set to publish on Thursday. Oct. 26 in the Federal Register. and be in the reading room on Wednesday (ie. will become public then). Micah is reaching out to the AK delegation to make them aware. |(b) (5) Question -- should this be tied to the "Energy Burdens" report roll-out? If so. we could just include it in Wednesday's DOI release and BLM could send out what's below as a follow-on. Thanks. L Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897 7022 cell @Interior BLM announces December 2017 NPR-A oil & gas lease sale ANCHORAGE-- In keeping with the Administration's goal of achieving American energy dominance. the Bureau of Land Management today announced p.m. (AKST) on Dec. 6, and will livestream the opening of the bids at www.blm.gov/live. <NPRA OilAndGas Lease Sale CommPlan Final.doc> To: Ellis-Wouters, Lesli[lellis@blm.gov]; Karen Mouritsen[kmourits@blm.gov]; Ted Murphy[t75murph@blm.gov]; Russell Newell[russell_newell@ios.doi.gov] From: Wackowski, Stephen Sent: 2017-10-24T10:55:47-04:00 Importance: Normal Subject: Fwd: FOR REVIEW: NPR-A O&GLeaseSale Materials Received: 2017-10-24T10:55:55-04:00 NPRA OilAndGas Lease Sale CommPlan Final.doc Good morning. Since I am on reserve duty today and will be on and off email I am looping in Russell--please reply to all. Can I get some brief language for this presser on the following: Steve Wackowski Senior Adviser for Alaskan Affairs Department of the Interior 1689 C Street, Suite 100 Anchorage, AK 99501 907-271-5485 -----------Forwarded message-----------From: Rigas, Laura <laura rigas@ios.doi.gov> Date: Mon, Oct 23, 2017 at 4:12 PM Subject: Fwd: FOR REVIEW: NPR-A O&G Lease Sale Materials To: Todd Willens <todd willens@,ios.doi.gov>. Daniel Jorjani <daniel ioriani@,ios.doi.gov>. "Wackowski, Stephen" <stephen wackowski@ios.doi.gov>. Lori Mashburn <lori mashburn@,ios.doi.gov>. "Chambers. Micah" <micah chambers@ios.doi.gov>. "Wynn. Todd" <todd wynn@ios.doi.gov>. "Magallanes. Downey" <downey magallanes@ios.doi.gov>.