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Conversation Contents Fwd: Draft Report under E.O. 13783 Attachments: /38. Fwd: Draft Report under E.O. 13783/1.1 mime-attachment.html /38. Fwd: Draft Report under E.O. 13783/1.2 Template for Input into July Draft Report on Energy FINAL.docx /38. Fwd: Draft Report under E.O. 13783/1.3 Cason Memo EO 13783.pdf /38. Fwd: Draft Report under E.O. 13783/1.4 mime-attachment.html /38. Fwd: Draft Report under E.O. 13783/7.1 IM Guidance for Consideration of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in NEPA Reviews 6-30-17 (sol).docx /38. Fwd: Draft Report under E.O. 13783/7.2 Mitigation Manual and Handbook - CM sections table.docx /38. Fwd: Draft Report under E.O. 13783/7.3 Draft IM Mitigation Policy Option A 2017.06.21.docx /38. Fwd: Draft Report under E.O. 13783/7.4 Cason Memo EO 13783.pdf /38. Fwd: Draft Report under E.O. 13783/8.1 Input into July Draft Report on Energy_WO300_06JUL17.docx Kristin Bail <kbail@blm.gov> From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Kristin Bail <kbail@blm.gov> Wed Jul 05 2017 05:31:59 GMT-0600 (MDT) Steve Tryon <stryon@blm.gov>, Karen Kelleher <kkelleh@blm.gov>, tbarthol@blm.gov, kmuller@blm.gov, Deborah Mead <dmead@blm.gov> Fwd: Draft Report under E.O. 13783 mime-attachment.html Template for Input into July Draft Report on Energy FINAL.docx Cason Memo EO 13783.pdf mimeattachment.html Close hold - do not forward. I'll set up a meeting to discuss how we will pull this together. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Michael Nedd <mnedd@blm.gov> Date: July 5, 2017 at 7:11:02 AM EDT To: Peter Mali <pmali@blm.gov> Cc: "Kristin Bail," <kbail@blm.gov>. Tim Spisak <tspisak@blm.gov>, Kelly Orr <korr@.blm.gov>. Timothy Shannon <tshannon@blm.gov>, Jeff Brune <jbrune@blm.gov> Subject: Fwd: Draft Report under E.O. 13783 Looping in ADs (my oversight). From: Sent: To: Subject: "Bail, Kristin" <kbail@blm.gov> Wed Jul 05 2017 12:06:23 GMT-0600 (MDT) Steve Tryon <stryon@blm.gov>, Karen Kelleher <kkelleh@blm.gov>, Thomas Bartholomew <tbarthol@blm.gov>, Kit Muller <kmuller@blm.gov>, Deborah Mead <dmead@blm.gov> Re: Draft Report under E.O. 13783 Kit -- I want you to take the lead on pulling together the material for us to submit to Peter and Jeff Brune for the draft report due COB Friday. Steve, Karen and I will need to review it prior to being sent forward to WO-100. I've indicated below who you should coordinate with to get the content needed to prepare the report. You may have to take existing briefing materials and re-work them to fit the required format; you will have to actively create and edit the content. You should also coordinate with WO-300 and 400. Thanks -- K II. Recommendations for Alleviating or Eliminating Burdensome Actions A. Climate Change Actions -- Steve Tryon (rescind IM, re-issue IM/policy for conducting required NEPA analysis) For each climate change action with the potential to burden development or use ofdomestically produced energy resources, provide: 1. Description. Describe the action, including whether the action is a policy, rule, or other document and how the action potentially burdens development or use of domestically produced energy resources 2. Opportunities to Address Burden or Other Issues of Concern. Describe how the action is being addressed to reduce burden on energy (rescission, revision, suspension, publication for public comment, or otherwise). Include an estimated timeline for addressing the action. Also describe plans for obtaining public input. 3. Anticipated Benefits. Describe benefits to be obtained by addressing the action and quantify benefits by filling in attached spreadsheet. 4. Measuring Success. Describe how the reduction in burden will be measured, including key timelines or benchmarks. 5. Interim Methods. Describe whether there are any interim compliance requirements, such as variances or waivers, that could be put into place pending longer-term revisions to regulations, and plans for instituting them. B. Mitigation Actions For each Mitigation action with the potential to burden development or use ofdomestically produced energy resources, provide: Deblyn. We will discuss more at our meeting Thursday, but include description ofIM being drafted, planfor revising the manual and handbook, M-Opinion. 1. Description. Describe the action, including whether the action is a policy, rule, or other document and how the action potentially burdens development or use of domestically produced energy resources 2. Opportunities to Address Burden or Other Issues of Concern. Describe how the action is being addressed to reduce burden on energy (rescission, revision, suspension, publication for public comment, or otherwise). Include an estimated timeline for addressing the action. Also describe plans for obtaining public input. 3. Anticipated Benefits. Describe benefits to be obtained by addressing the action and quantify benefits by filling in attached spreadsheet. <thomas.lillie@bsee.gov>: Emily Lindow <emily.lindow@boem.gov>: Judy Nowakowski <jnowakowski@usgs.gov>: James Hess <jhess@usbr.gov>: Laura Rigas <laura rigas@ios.doi.gov>: Gavin Clarkson <gavin.clarkson@bia.gov>: Downey Magallanes <downey magallanes@ios.doi.gov>: Beverly (Grace) Stephens <grace stephens@nps.gov>: Charisa Morris <charisa mQrris@fws.gov> Subject: Re: Draft Report under E.O. 13783 Hi Everyone- The attachment to the memo is provided in MS Word here for your convenience. Thank you! Liz On Thu, Jun 29, 2017 at 11:22 AM, Howarth, Robert <robert_howarth@ios.doi.gov> wrote: Good morning. Attached for review and action is a signed memorandum from James Cason regarding the Draft Report on Energy Independence under Executive Order 13783. Regards, Rob Robert Howarth Deputy Director for Correspondence and FOIA Management Office of the Executive Secretariat and Regulatory Affairs Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20240 202-208-3181 202-208-4451 (direct) 202-549-8961 (cell) Elizabeth K. Appel Office of Regulatory Affairs & Collaborative Action Office of the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs (202) 273-4680 - office (202) 738-6065 - cell "Muller, Kit" <kmuNer@blm.gov> From: Sent: "Muller, Kit" <kmuller@blm.gov> Wed Jul 05 2017 12:12:55 GMT-0600 (MDT) <james cason@ios.doi.gov>: Juliette Lillie <juliette lillie@ios.doi.gov>: Rich Cardinale <Richard Cardinale@ios.doi.gov>: Kerry Rae <kerry rae@ios.doi.gov>: Maureen Foster <maureen fQster@nps.gov>: Peter Mali <pmali@blm.gov>: Lillie, Thomas <thomas.lillie@bsee.gov>: Emily Lindow <emily.lindow@boem.gov>: Judy Nowakowski <jnowakowski@usgs.gov>: James Hess <jhess@usbr.gov>: Laura Rigas <laura rigas@ios.doi.gov>: Gavin Clarkson <gavin.clarkson@bia.gov>: Downey Magallanes <downey magallanes@ios.doi.gov>: Beverly (Grace) Stephens <grace stephens@nps.gov>: Charisa Morris <charisa morris@fws.gov> Subject: Re: Draft Report under E.O. 13783 Hi Everyone- The attachment to the memo is provided in MS Word here for your convenience. Thank you! Liz On Thu, Jun 29, 2017 at 11:22 AM, Howarth, Robert <robert_howarth@ios.doi.gov> wrote: Good morning. Attached for review and action is a signed memorandum from James Cason regarding the Draft Report on Energy Independence under Executive Order 13783. Regards, Rob Robert Howarth Deputy Director for Correspondence and FOIA Management Office of the Executive Secretariat and Regulatory Affairs Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20240 202-208-3181 202-208-4451 (direct) 202-549-8961 (cell) Elizabeth K. Appel Office of Regulatory Affairs & Collaborative Action Office of the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs (202) 273-4680 - office (202) 738-6065 - cell "Bartholomew, Thomas" <tbarthol@blm.gov> From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Bartholomew, Thomas" <tbarthol@blm.gov> Wed Jul 05 2017 12:13:21 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Bail, Kristin" <kbail@blm.gov> Steve Tryon <stryon@blm.gov>, Karen Kelleher <kkelleh@blm.gov>, Kit Muller <kmuller@blm.gov>, Deborah Mead <dmead@blm.gov> Re: Draft Report under E.O. 13783 Kit, I believe Jim Scrivner is preparing the report for WO300. Best, T On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 2:06 PM, Bail, Kristin <kbail@blm.gov> wrote: Kit -- I want you to take the lead on pulling together the material for us to submit to Peter and Jeff Brune for the draft report due COB Friday. Steve, Karen and I will need to review it prior to being sent forward to WO-100. I've indicated below who you should coordinate with to get the content needed to prepare the report. You may have to take existing briefing materials and re-work them to fit the required format; you will have to actively create and edit the content. You should also coordinate with WO-300 and 400. Thanks -- K II. Recommendations for Alleviating or Eliminating Burdensome Actions A. Climate Change Actions -- Steve Tryon (rescind IM, re-issue IM/policy for conducting required NEPA analysis) For each climate change action with the potential to burden development or use ofdomestically produced energy resources, provide: 1. Description. Describe the action, including whether the action is a policy, rule, or other document and how the action potentially burdens development or use of domestically produced energy resources 2. Opportunities to Address Burden or Other Issues of Concern. Describe how the action is being addressed to reduce burden on energy (rescission, revision, suspension, publication for public comment, or otherwise). Include an estimated timeline for addressing the action. Also describe plans for obtaining public input. 3. Anticipated Benefits. Describe benefits to be obtained by addressing the action and quantify benefits by filling in attached spreadsheet. 4. Measuring Success. Describe how the reduction in burden will be measured, including key timelines or benchmarks. 5. Interim Methods. Describe whether there are any interim compliance requirements, such as variances or waivers, that could be put into place pending longer-term revisions to regulations, and plans for instituting them. B. Mitigation Actions For each Mitigation action with the potential to burden development or use ofdomestically produced energy resources, provide: Deblyn. We will discuss more at our meeting Thursday, but include description ofIM being drafted, planfor revising the manual and handbook, M-Opinion. 1. Description. Describe the action, including whether the action is a policy, rule, or other document and how the action potentially burdens development or use of Subject: Fwd: Draft Report under E.O. 13783 Looping in ADs (my oversight). Also, looks like folks will not grant an extension. My read suggest the report will be primarily a compilation of on going activities, I'm hoping we can have a good draft by cob Friday. Take care and have wonderful day! :-))) MDN 202-208-3801 A thought to consider "Do all the good you can, in all the ways you can, for all the people you can, while you can!" Sent from my mobile device, please excuse any typos. Begin forwarded message: From: Michael Nedd <mnedd@blm.gov> Date: July 3, 2017 at 11:25:01 AM EDT To: Peter Mali <pmali@blm.gov>, korr@blm.gov. Jeff Brune <ibrune@blm.gov>, Timothy Shannon <tshannon@blm.gov> Cc: John Ruhs <iruhs@blm.gov>, Kathleen Benedetto <kathleen_benedetto@ios.doi.gov> Subject: FW: Draft Report under E.O. 13783 Hi team, Pls see incoming and request for us to get feedback to DOI (via ASLM) NLT July 14. Given the July 4 holiday and the likely hood of folks being gone, coupled with our ELT meeting next week, I'm thinking a week extension would be in order... Peter, I leave it to you and the Advisors to help steer us through this effort. Take care and have a wonderful day! : ) Michael D. Nedd 202-208-3801 Office 202-208-5242 Fax mnedd@blm.gov A thought to consider "Do all the good you can, in all the ways you can, for all the people you can, while you can!" From: Appel, Elizabeth rmailto:elizabeth.appel@bia.gov1 Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 12:18 PM To: Howarth, Robert <robert howarth@ios.doi.gov> Cc: Amy Holley <amy hollev@ios.doi.gov>: Katharine Macgregor <katharine macgregor@ios.doi.gov>: Scott Cameron <scott cameron@ios.doi.gov>: Virginia Johnson <virginia iohnson@ios.doi.gov>: Michael Black <Mike.Black@bia.gov>: Michael Reynolds <Michael Reynolds@nps.gov>: Gregory Sheehan <gregory sheehan@fws.gov>: Weldon Loudermilk <weldon.loudermilk@bia.gov>: Dearman, Tony <tony.dearman@bie.edu>: Michael Nedd <mnedd@blm.gov>: Scott Angelle <scott.angelle@bsee.gov>: Walter Cruickshank <walter.cruickshank@boem.gov>: Glenda Owens <gowens@osmre.gov>: William Werkheiser <whwerkhe@usgs.gov>: Alan Mikkelsen <amikkelsen@usbr.gov>: Jorjani, Daniel <daniel jorjani@ios.doi.gov>: Wackowski, Stephen <stephen wackowski@ios.doi.gov>: Nikolao Pula <nikolao pula@ios.doi.gov>: Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ios.doi.gov>: James Cason <james cason@ios.doi.gov>: Juliette Lillie <juliette lillie@ios.doi.gov>: Rich Cardinale <Richard Cardinale@ios.doi.gov>: Kerry Rae <kerry rae@ios.doi.gov>: Maureen Foster <maureen fQster@nps.gov>: Peter Mali <pmali@blm.gov>: Lillie, Thomas <thomas.lillie@bsee.gov>: Emily Lindow <emily.lindow@boem.gov>: Judy Nowakowski <inowakowski@usgs.gov>: James Hess <ihess@usbr.gov>: Laura Rigas <laura rigas@ios.doi.gov>: Gavin Clarkson <gavin.clarkson@bia.gov>: Downey Magallanes <downey magallanes@ios.doi.gov>: Beverly (Grace) Stephens <grace stephens@nps.gov>: Charisa Morris <charisa morris@fws.gov> Subject: Re: Draft Report under E.O. 13783 Hi Everyone- The attachment to the memo is provided in MS Word here for your convenience. Thank you! Liz On Thu, Jun 29, 2017 at 11:22 AM, Howarth, Robert <robert_howarth@ios.doi.gov> wrote: Good morning. Attached for review and action is a signed memorandum from James Cason regarding the Draft Report on Energy Independence under Executive Order 13783. Regards, Rob Robert Howarth Deputy Director for Correspondence and FOIA Management Office of the Executive Secretariat and Regulatory Affairs Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20240 202-208-3181 202-208-4451 (direct) 202-549-8961 (cell) Elizabeth K. Appel Office of Regulatory Affairs & Collaborative Action Office of the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs (202) 273-4680 - office (202) 738-6065 - cell Thomas Bartholomew Resource Advisor - WO200 Bureau of Land Management Resources and Planning Directorate Washington, DC 202-208-5922 "Muller, Kit" <kmuller@blm.gov> From: Sent: To: Subject: "Muller, Kit" <kmuller@blm.gov> Wed Jul 05 2017 12:34:43 GMT-0600 (MDT) Steve <stryon@blm.gov> Fwd: Draft Report under E.O. 13783 Hi, Steve: How do you want to coordinate on the climate and streamline items? Maybe a phone call later today, say sometime after 4:00? Kit --------- Forwarded message ----------From: Bail, Kristin <kbail@blm.gov> Date: Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 2:06 PM Subject: Re: Draft Report under E.O. 13783 To: Steve Tryon <strvon@blm.gov>. Karen Kelleher <kkelleh@blm.gov>. Thomas Bartholomew <tbarthol@blm.gov>. Kit Muller <kmuller@blm.gov>, Deborah Mead <dmead@blm.gov> Kit -- I want you to take the lead on pulling together the material for us to submit to Peter and Jeff Brune for the draft report due COB Friday. Steve, Karen and I will need to review it prior to being sent forward to WO-100. I've indicated below who you should coordinate with to get the content needed to prepare the report. You may have to take existing briefing materials and re-work them to fit the required format; you will have to actively create and edit the content. You should also coordinate with WO-300 and 400. Thanks -- K II. Recommendations for Alleviating or Eliminating Burdensome Actions A. Climate Change Actions -- Steve Tryon (rescind IM, re-issue IM/policy for conducting required NEPA analysis) For each climate change action with the potential to burden development or use ofdomestically produced energy resources, provide: 1. Description. Describe the action, including whether the action is a policy, rule, or other document and how the action potentially burdens development or use of domestically produced energy resources 2. Opportunities to Address Burden or Other Issues of Concern. Describe how the action is being addressed to reduce burden on energy (rescission, revision, suspension, publication for public comment, or otherwise). Include an estimated timeline for addressing the action. Also describe plans for obtaining public input. 3. Anticipated Benefits. Describe benefits to be obtained by addressing the action and quantify benefits by filling in attached spreadsheet. 4. Measuring Success. Describe how the reduction in burden will be measured, including key timelines or benchmarks. 5. Interim Methods. Describe whether there are any interim compliance requirements, such as variances or waivers, that could be put into place pending longer-term revisions to regulations, and plans for instituting them. B. Mitigation Actions For each Mitigation action with the potential to burden development or use ofdomestically produced energy resources, provide: Deblyn. We will discuss more at our meeting Thursday, but include description ofIM being drafted, planfor revising the manual and handbook, M-Opinion. 1. Description. Describe the action, including whether the action is a policy, rule, or other document and how the action potentially burdens development or use of domestically produced energy resources 2. Opportunities to Address Burden or Other Issues of Concern. Describe how the action is being addressed to reduce burden on energy (rescission, revision, suspension, publication for public comment, or otherwise). Include an estimated timeline for addressing the action. Also describe plans for obtaining public input. 3. Anticipated Benefits. Describe benefits to be obtained by addressing the action and quantify benefits by filling in attached spreadsheet. 4. Measuring Success. Describe how the reduction in burden will be measured, including key timelines or benchmarks. 5. Interim Methods. Describe whether there are any interim compliance requirements, such as variances or waivers, that could be put into place pending longer-term revisions to regulations, and plans for instituting them. H. Other Actions that Potentially Burden Development or Use of Energy Steve - Streamlining NEPA and Planning; Karen SO 3350 Identify any other action identified that does notfit into one of the categories listed above, with the potential to burden development or use ofdomestically produced energy resources. For each such action, provide: 1. Description. Describe the action, including whether the action is a policy, rule, or other document and how the action potentially burdens development or use of domestically produced energy resources 2. Opportunities to Address Burden or Other Issues of Concern. Describe how the action is being addressed to reduce burden on energy (rescission, revision, suspension, publication for public comment, or otherwise). Include an estimated timeline for addressing the action. Also describe plans for obtaining public input. 3. Anticipated Benefits. Describe benefits to be obtained by addressing the action and quantify benefits by filling in attached spreadsheet. 4. Measuring Success. Describe how the reduction in burden will be measured, produced energy resources, provide: 1. Description. Describe the action, including whether the action is a policy, rule, or other document and how the action potentially burdens development or use of domestically produced energy resources 2. Opportunities to Address Burden or Other Issues of Concern. Describe how the action is being addressed to reduce burden on energy (rescission, revision, suspension, publication for public comment, or otherwise). Include an estimated timeline for addressing the action. Also describe plans for obtaining public input. 3. Anticipated Benefits. Describe benefits to be obtained by addressing the action and quantify benefits by filling in attached spreadsheet. 4. Measuring Success. Describe how the reduction in burden will be measured, including key timelines or benchmarks. 5. Interim Methods. Describe whether there are any interim compliance requirements, such as variances or waivers, that could be put into place pending longer-term revisions to regulations, and plans for instituting them. B. Mitigation Actions For each Mitigation action with the potential to burden development or use ofdomestically produced energy resources, provide: Deblyn. We will discuss more at our meeting Thursday, but include description ofIM being drafted, planfor revising the manual and handbook, M-Opinion. 1. Description. Describe the action, including whether the action is a policy, rule, or other document and how the action potentially burdens development or use of domestically produced energy resources 2. Opportunities to Address Burden or Other Issues of Concern. Describe how the action is being addressed to reduce burden on energy (rescission, revision, suspension, publication for public comment, or otherwise). Include an estimated timeline for addressing the action. Also describe plans for obtaining public input. 3. Anticipated Benefits. Describe benefits to be obtained by addressing the action and quantify benefits by filling in attached spreadsheet. 4. Measuring Success. Describe how the reduction in burden will be measured, including key timelines or benchmarks. 5. Interim Methods. Describe whether there are any interim compliance requirements, such as variances or waivers, that could be put into place pending longer-term revisions to regulations, and plans for instituting them. H. Other Actions that Potentially Burden Development or Use of Energy Steve - Streamlining NEPA and Planning; Karen SO 3350 Identify any other action identified that does notfit into one of the categories listed above, with the potential to burden development or use ofdomestically produced energy resources. For each such action, provide: 1. Description. Describe the action, including whether the action is a policy, rule, or other document and how the action potentially burdens development or use of domestically produced energy resources 2. Opportunities to Address Burden or Other Issues of Concern. Describe how the action is being addressed to reduce burden on energy (rescission, revision, suspension, publication for public comment, or otherwise). Include an estimated timeline for addressing the action. Also describe plans for obtaining public input. 3. Anticipated Benefits. Describe benefits to be obtained by addressing the action and quantify benefits by filling in attached spreadsheet. 4. Measuring Success. Describe how the reduction in burden will be measured, including key timelines or benchmarks. 5. Interim Methods. Describe whether there are any interim compliance requirements, such as variances or waivers, that could be put into place pending longer-term revisions to regulations, and plans for instituting them. "Tryon, Steve" <stryon@blm.gov> From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Attachments: "Tryon, Steve" <stryon@blm.gov> Wed Jul 05 2017 14:18:52 GMT-0600 (MDT) Kit Muller <kmuller@blm.gov> "Bail, Kristin" <kbail@blm.gov>, Karen Kelleher <kkelleh@blm.gov>, Deborah Mead <dmead@blm.gov>, Heather Bernier <hbernier@blm.gov>, Miyoshi Stith <mstith@blm.gov>, Thomas Bartholomew <tbarthol@blm.gov> Re: Draft Report under E.O. 13783 IM Guidance for Consideration of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in NEPA Reviews 6-30-17 (sol).docx Mitigation Manual and Handbook - CM sections table.docx Draft IM Mitigation Policy Option A 2017.06.21.docx Cason Memo EO 13783.pdf Hi Kit, Just a couple of thoughts, to focus our short-term exercise. Attached are: 1) the request from Assoc. Dep. Sec. Cason (KB shared this with you this morning), 2) the current draft of the GHG Emissions replacement IM, 3) the current draft of Deblyn's side-by-side on Mitigation manual and handbook, and 4) the current draft of the Mitigation replacement IM. I have touched base with Kristin on this, and also with Aaron and Laura B. in SOL. What I think we should be doing to comply with the June 28 Assoc Dep Sec memo is to describe our intent in the required format, but not provide the draft IMs themselves. I am providing them to you simply for background and general direction, but not to edit, as they are still going through their own editing/surnaming processes. So given that the request from Mr. Cason is pretty straightforward (Description, Issues of Concern, Benefits, Success, Interim Methods) do you think we could get a working draft back to me, Kristin, Thomas, and Karen by c.o.b. tomorrow (Thursday)? That would give us tomorrow night and Friday morning to make any changes and share with COS and SOL, which have both requested a look before it goes to Mike c.o.b. Friday. btw, we are thinking that Jeff Brune will be the person to marry up the 200 and 300 writeups into a single document. There may be some follow-up requests from either Mike or Jeff in the first part of next week, when you will be acting DAD. Elizabeth K. Appel Office of Regulatory Affairs & Collaborative Action Office of the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs (202) 273-4680 - office (202) 738-6065 - cell Thomas Bartholomew Resource Advisor - WO200 Bureau of Land Management Resources and Planning Directorate Washington, DC 202-208-5922 "Bail, Kristin" <kbail@blm.gov> From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: "Bail, Kristin" <kbail@blm.gov> Thu Jul 06 2017 16:07:38 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Tryon, Steve" <stryon@blm.gov>, Karen Kelleher <kkelleh@blm.gov> Fwd: FW: Draft Report under E.O. 13783 Input into July Draft Report on Energy_WO300_06JUL17.docx Steve -- FYI. Karen -- the last item in their report discusses the O&G prioritization memo, May be worth a look. -K --------- Forwarded message ----------From: Pionke, Erica <epionke@blm.gov> Date: Thu, Jul 6, 2017 at 3:46 PM Subject: Re: FW: Draft Report under E.O. 13783 To: Peter Mali <pmali@blm.gov> Cc: James Scrivner <jscrivne@blm.gov>. "Leverette, Mitchell" <mleveret@blm.gov>. "Wells, Steven" <s1wells@blm.gov>, Catherine Cook <ccook@blm.gov>, Alfred Elser <aelser@blm.gov>, "Buhler, Don" <dbuhler@blm.gov>, Robert Jolley <rbiolley@blm.gov>, Shelley McGinnis <smcginnis@blm.gov>, Timothy Spisak <tspisak@blm.gov>, Kristin Bail <kbail@blm.gov>, Kelly Orr <korr@blm.gov>, Timothy Shannon <tshannon@blm.gov>, Jeff Brune <jbrune@blm.gov> Peter, Here is WO-300's input on the Draft Report under E.O. 13783. Please let me know if you have any questions or need changes. Thanks! Erica Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20240 202-208-3181 202-208-4451 (direct) 202-549-8961 (cell) Elizabeth K. Appel Office of Regulatory Affairs & Collaborative Action Office of the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs (202) 273-4680 - office (202) 738-6065 - cell Erica Pionke, JD, PMP WO-301 Realty Specialist - Roads, Railroads, Pipelines and Diversity Change Agent Bureau of Land Management 20 M Street, SE, Room 2134 LM Washington, DC 20003 Direct: (202) 912-7219 Cell: (202) 570-2624 epionke@blm.gov Find the BLM on social media! BLM.gov. Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, Flickr, Pinterest, Steller, Vine, LInkedIn INTERNAL DELIBERATIONS - DO NOT DISTRIBUTE Template for Input into July Draft E.O. 13783 Energy Report Please use the formatprovided by this template foryour input required under Executive Order 13783. I. Executive Summary Please provide an executive summary highlighting key activities your bureau/office is doing to alleviate or eliminate actions that potentially burden development or use of domesticallyproduced energy resources. Include: Estimated number ofactions being addressed for burden reduction How many of those actions are related to: o Climate Change o Mitigation o Coal o Indian Energy o Energy-Related Information Collections o Grant Programs o Restrictions in A cquisition Policy or Regulation o Other II. Recommendations for Alleviating or Eliminating Burdensome Actions A. Climate Change Actions For each climate change action with the potential to burden development or use of domesticallyproduced energy resources, provide: 1. Description. Describe the action, including whether the action is a policy rule, or other document and how the action potentially burdens development or use of domesticallyproduced energy resources 2. Opportunities to Address Burden or Other Issues of Concern. Describe how the action is being addressed to reduce burden on energy (rescission, revision, suspension, publication for public comment, or otherwise). Include an estimated timeline for addressing the action. Also describe plans for obtaining public input. 3. Anticipated Benefits. Describe benefits to be obtained by addressing the action and quantify benefits by filling in attached spreadsheet. 4. Measuring Success. Describe how the reduction in burden will be measured, including key timelines or benchmarks. 5. Interim Methods. Describe whether there are any interim compliance requirements, such as variances or waivers, that could be put into place pending longer-term revisions to regulations, andplans for instituting them. 1 INTERNAL DELIBERATIONS - DO NOT DISTRIBUTE B. Mitigation Actions For each Mitigation action with the potential to burden development or use of domesticallyproduced energy resources, provide: 1. Description. Describe the action, including whether the action is a policy, rule, or other document and how the action potentially burdens development or use of domesticallyproduced energy resources 2. Opportunities to Address Burden or Other Issues of Concern. Describe how the action is being addressed to reduce burden on energy (rescission, revision, suspension, publication for public comment, or otherwise). Include an estimated timeline for addressing the action. Also describe plans for obtaining public input. 3. Anticipated Benefits. Describe benefits to be obtained by addressing the action and quantify benefits by filling in attached spreadsheet. 4. Measuring Success. Describe how the reduction in burden will be measured, including key timelines or benchmarks. 5. Interim Methods. Describe whether there are any interim compliance requirements, such as variances or waivers, that could be put into place pending longer-term revisions to regulations, andplans for instituting them. C. Coal-Related For each coal-related action with the potential to burden development or use of domesticallyproduced energy resources, provide: 1. Description. Describe the action, including whether the action is a policy rule, or other document and how the action potentially burdens development or use of domesticallyproduced energy resources 2. Opportunities to Address Burden or Other Issues of Concern. Describe how the action is being addressed to reduce burden on energy (rescission, revision, suspension, publication for public comment, or otherwise). Include an estimated timeline for addressing the action. Also describe plans for obtaining public input. 3. Anticipated Benefits. Describe benefits to be obtained by addressing the action and quantify benefits by filling in attached spreadsheet. 4. Measuring Success. Describe how the reduction in burden will be measured, including key timelines or benchmarks. 5. Interim Methods. Describe whether there are any interim compliance requirements, such as variances or waivers, that could be put into place pending longer-term revisions to regulations, andplans for instituting them. 2 INTERNAL DELIBERATIONS - DO NOT DISTRIBUTE 5. Interim Methods. Describe whether there are any interim compliance requirements, such as variances or waivers, that could be put into place pending longer-term revisions to the information collection, andplans for instituting them. F. Grant Programs Identify whether there are any grant programs (including applications and scoring processes) thatpotentially burden the development or use ofdomesticallyproduced energy, particularly those that exclude the production or use ofcertain forms ofenergy. For each such grantprogram, provide: 1. Description. Describe the grantprogram and how itpotentially burdens development or use of domesticallyproduced energy resources 2. Opportunities to Address Burden or Other Issues of Concern. Describe how the grantprogram is being addressed to reduce burden on energy (rescission, revision, suspension, publication for public comment, or otherwise). Include an estimated timeline for addressing the grantprogram. Also describe plans for obtainingpublic input. 3. Anticipated Benefits. Describe benefits to be obtained by addressing the grant program and quantify benefits by filling in attached spreadsheet. 4. Measuring Success. Describe how the reduction in burden will be measured, including key timelines or benchmarks. 5. Interim Methods. Describe whether there are any interim compliance requirements, such as variances or waivers, that could be put into place pending longer-term revisions to the grantprogram, andplans for instituting them. G. Restrictions in Acquisition Policy and Regulations Identify whether there are any restrictions in acquisition policy and regulations (including but not limited to the policyfor energy management) thatpotentially burden the development or use of domesticallyproduced energy. For each such restriction, provide: 1. Description. Describe the restriction and how itpotentially burdens development or use of domesticallyproduced energy resources 2. Opportunities to Address Burden or Other Issues of Concern. Describe how the restriction is being addressed to reduce burden on energy (rescission, revision, suspension, publication for public comment, or otherwise). Include an estimated timeline for addressing the restriction. Also describe plans for obtainingpublic input. 3. Anticipated Benefits. Describe benefits to be obtained by addressing the restriction and quantify benefits by filling in attached spreadsheet. 4. Measuring Success. Describe how the reduction in burden will be measured, including key timelines or benchmarks. 4 INTERNAL DELIBERATIONS - DO NOT DISTRIBUTE 5. Interim Methods. Describe whether there are any interim compliance requirements, such as variances or waivers, that could be put into place pending longer-term revisions to the restriction, and plans for instituting them. H. Other Actions that Potentially Burden Development or Use of Energy Identify any other action identified that does not fit into one of the categories listed above, with the potential to burden development or use ofdomesticallyproduced energy resources. For each such action, provide: I. Description. Describe the action, including whether the action is a policy rule, or other document and how the action potentially burdens development or use of domesticallyproduced energy resources 2. Opportunities to Address Burden or Other Issues of Concern. Describe how the action is being addressed to reduce burden on energy (rescission, revision, suspension, publication for public comment, or otherwise). Include an estimated timeline for addressing the action. Also describe plans for obtaining public input. 3. Anticipated Benefits. Describe benefits to be obtained by addressing the action and quantify benefits by filling in attached spreadsheet. 4. Measuring Success. Describe how the reduction in burden will be measured, including key timelines or benchmarks. 5. Interim Methods. Describe whether there are any interim compliance requirements, such as variances or waivers, that could be put into place pending longer-term revisions to regulations, andplans for instituting them. 5 INTERNAL DELIBERATIONS - DO NOT DISTRIBUTE B. Mitigation Actions For each Mitigation action with the potential to burden development or use of domestically produced energy resources, provide: 1. Description. Describe the action, including whether the action is a policy, rule, or other document and how the action potentially burdens development or use of domestically produced energy resources 2. Opportunities to Address Burden or Other Issues of Concern. Describe how the action is being addressed to reduce burden on energy (rescission, revision, suspension, publicationfor public comment, or otherwise). Include an estimated timeline for addressing the action. Also describe plans for obtaining public input. 3. Anticipated Benefits. Describe benefits to be obtained by addressing the action and quantify benefits byfilling in attached spreadsheet. 4. Measuring Success. Describe how the reduction in burden will be measured, including key timelines or benchmarks. 5. Interim Methods. Describe whether there are any interim compliance requirements, such as variances or waivers, that could be put into place pending longer-term revisions to regulations, andplansfor instituting them. C. Coal-Related For each coal-related action with the potential to burden development or use of domestically produced energy resources, provide: 1. Description. Describe the action, including whether the action is a policy, rule, or other document and how the action potentially burdens development or use of domestically produced energy resources 2. Opportunities to Address Burden or Other Issues of Concern. Describe how the action is being addressed to reduce burden on energy (rescission, revision, suspension, publication for public comment, or otherwise). Include an estimated timeline for addressing the action. Also describe plans for obtain ing public input. 3. Anticipated Benefits. Describe benefits to be obtained by addressing the action and quantify benefits byfilling in attached spreadsheet. 4. Measuring Success. Describe how the reduction in burden will be measured, including key timelines or benchmarks. 5. Interim Methods. Describe whether there are any interim compliance requirements, such as variances or waivers, that could be put into place pending longer-term revisions to regulations, and plans for instituting them. 2 IM 2017-xxx Instruction Memorandum United States Department of the Interior BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT Washington, D.C. 20240 http://www.blm.gov xxx xx, 2017 In Reply Refer To: 1601, 1790 (210) P EMS Transmission xx/xx/2017 Instruction Memorandum No. 2017-xxx To: All Washington Office and Field Officials From: Assistant Director for Resources and Planning Subject: Guidance on Considering Greenhouse Gas Emissions in National Environmental Policy Act Reviews, and rescission of Permanent Instruction Memorandum 2017-003. Program Areas: National Environmental Policy Act and Planning (b) (5) (b) (5) (b) (5) need for CM and preference for advance CM proposed public land use, taking into consideration applicable law, policies, land use plans, and mitigation strategies (Handbook Chapter 2.5.B). In general, the BLM should seek to identify compensatory mitigation measures that will appropriately mitigate the reasonably foreseeable residual effects that warrant compensatory mitigation, after first considering and applying, as appropriate, the first four mitigation approaches in the five-prong mitigation hierarchy, and achieve the maximum benefit to the impacted resources within the context of the conditions and trends of those resources, at all relevant scales. All compensatory mitigation obligations should be commensurate with the impacts from the public land uses (Handbook Chapter 2.5.F.1). Additionally, the BLM's general preference is to achieve compensatory mitigation outcomes in advance of public land uses' impacts (Handbook Chapter 2.5.F.2)." b) (5' 1.6(A)(2)(e) Landscape-Scale Approach "A landscape-scale approach also allows for identification of the most effective compensatory mitigation sites without implying a preference for siting compensatory mitigation closer to or farther away from the impacted site or implying a preference for Federally managed lands. The lack of preference for Federally managed lands in siting compensatory mitigation is due, in some instances, to the BLM's interest in benefiting specific impacted public land resources. (b) (5) The maximum benefit to the impacted resource might be achieved at a I compensatory mitigation site either geographically close or geographically far from the impacted site, so long as the mitigation at that site has a reasonable relationship to benefiting the public land resources where the resource impact is expected to occur or is occurring. The site that provides the maximum benefit to the public land resources does not need to be near the site where the resource impact occurred. Compensatory mitigation measures sited on non-BLM-managed lands, which may include lands managed by other land management agencies, will require the consent of the landowner or manager. b) (5' 1.6(A)(2)(f) Landscape-Scale Approach 1.6(A)(4)(a) Durability For example, this could include identifying a compensatory mitigation site near the impacted site for a locally important species, such as a scarce and locally endemic plant, that may decline due to the impact of the public land use. Or, it may include identifying a compensatory mitigation site far from the site of the public land use and potentially on non-public lands (with a willing landowner), where the species may have a more pressing ecological need (such as scarce breeding grounds), as long as a reasonable relationship is maintained between the impacts of the public land use and the compensatory mitigation measure(s) implemented at that site." "Compensatory mitigation may be appropriate even if the compensatory mitigation measures are sited outside the boundaries of the lease, grant, mining plan of operations, etc., as long as a reasonable relationship is maintained between the impacts of the public land use and the compensatory mitigation measure(s) being implemented at that site. The use of compensatory mitigation does not mean that BLM may approve public land uses that cause unnecessary or undue degradation to the public lands (see Manual Section 1.6.E.3)." "Durability includes three types of considerations for mitigation measures and for compensatory mitigation sites: resource, administrative, and financial." 1.6(D) Advance Consideration of Mitigation: Land Use Planning (interim) 1.6(D)(4) Advance Consideration of Mitigation: Land Use Planning (interim), NCLs 1.6(E)(3) Unnecessary or Undue Degradation 1.6(F)(3) Policy Limitations, Valid Existing Rights and Limited Discretion Decisions disturbance limitation/cap in the land use plan, consistent with lease terms and conditions." "The land use planning process provides one method for identifying, considering, and, as appropriate, requiring mitigation well in advance of anticipated public land uses. Additionally, the land use planning process provides an opportunity to incorporate relevant components of a mitigation strategy into a land use plan (Handbook Chapter 3). The land use plan can identify resource objectives and associated mitigation standards, land use allocations, and management actions to facilitate the application of appropriate mitigation for public land uses. Also, to support the implementation of durable compensatory mitigation measures on BLM-managed lands, the BLM can support or identify compensatory mitigation sites with land use allocations that limit or exclude incompatible uses of those sites, consistent with applicable law." "Land use allocations that support or identify compensatory mitigation sites on BLM-managed lands and limit or exclude incompatible uses of those sites. Compensatory mitigation sites may be located within formal designations, such as Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) or units of the National Conservation Lands, or may be located within general geographic areas without a formal designation where incompatible uses are excluded or restricted."____________________________ "The BLM cannot authorize a public land use that would result in unnecessary or undue degradation to the public lands (FLPMA 302(b), 43 USC 1732(b)). Proposed public land uses that are expected to cause unnecessary or undue degradation will either be denied or modified (via avoidance, minimization, rectification, and reduction/elimination over time) such that the reasonably foreseeable impacts will not cause unnecessary or undue degradation. In limited circumstances, compensatory mitigation can mitigate for impacts that would--in the absence of such compensatory mitigation--constitute unnecessary or undue degradation." "This policy applies to a different extent where the BLM's discretion to deny or regulate a proposed public land use is more limited, such as with mining plans of operations, existing leases, existing contracts, or 1.6(F)(3) Policy Limitations, Land Use Authorizations on Split Estate Lands 1.7(A)(1-2) File and Records Maintenance statutorily mandated actions like legislated land exchanges or sales. Nonetheless, the application of mitigation may be appropriate. In these instances, the BLM will still identify and consider the effectiveness of appropriate mitigation measures in its NEPA analyses, including compensatory mitigation; however, any mitigation requirements in the decision should be consistent with the regulations governing mining plans of operations, the terms and conditions of existing leases and existing contracts, or the applicable legislation. For example, if an oil and gas lease has issued with standard lease terms and conditions, the BLM should ensure that any additional and appropriate mitigation measures required for a permit to drill are reasonable and consistent with those lease terms and conditions." "If siting compensatory mitigation on split estate lands, the BLM will ensure that the willing landowner consents and that the site will receive adequate administration, durability, monitoring, reporting, funding, and that BLM is provided reasonable access to the compensatory mitigation site(s) for oversight purposes for the duration of the impacts from the public land use."_________________________________________________________ A. "Compensatory mitigation monitoring reports. B. The geospatial area impacted by the public land use and that of compensatory mitigation measures and sites, with metadata describing the associated public land use (e.g., case file number) and the duration that the measure and site should be durable. C. The geospatial area of mitigation strategies."_____________________ Section of Handbook Introduction Compensatory Mitigation Reference/Summary "The BLM seeks to implement an approach to public land management that includes up-front identification of: low-conflict areas for development that avoid impacts; best management practices to minimize impacts during construction, operation, and reclamation; compensatory mitigation measures and sites to address residual effects that warrant Notes / Suggestions