To:
Hupp, Millan[hupp.millan@epa.gov]
Cc:
Ford, Hayley[ford.hayley@epa.gov]; Olivia Watkins[owatkins@txoga.org]; Kate
Zaykowski[kzaykowski@txoga.org]; McMurray, Forrest[mcmurray.forrest@epa.gov]; Wilcox,
Jahan[wilcox.jahan@epa.gov]
From: Neal Carlton
Sent:
Fri 10/13/2017 2:52:05 PM
Subject: RE: [External] Join us for the 2017 TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum
Hi Millan,
Do you have any update on the planned arrival time for the Administrator for next Thursday in The Woodlands?
Here are a few questions we put together that we'll have three selected attendees ask during Q&A:
Downstream
Industry has not built a refinery with significant downstream unit capacity in the US since 1977. Do you view EPA regulations as a contributing factor?
Midstream
One of the barriers of oil and gas development is the lack of infrastructure, can you comment on the barriers to new pipeline development at the federal level? Is there a better way to streamline the process?
Upstream
The Texas Railroad Commission has been regulating the oil and natural gas industry for decades. From a federal regulatory perspective, can you comment on the regulation of the oil and natural gas industry at the federal lever versus the state level?
Thank you,
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Neal Carlton Director of Membership Texas Oil & Gas Association Main: 512-478-6631 Direct: 512-617-8897 Mobile: 806-535-8808
From: Hupp, Millan [mailto:hupp.millan@epa.gov] Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2017 2:01 PM To: Neal Carlton <ncarlton@txoga.org> Cc: Ford, Hayley <ford.hayley@epa.gov>; Olivia Watkins <owatkins@txoga.org>; Kate Zaykowski <kzaykowski@txoga.org>; McMurray, Forrest <mcmurray.forrest@epa.gov>; Wilcox, Jahan <wilcox.jahan@epa.gov> Subject: RE: [External] Join us for the 2017 TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum
Neal - thank you so much. Copying Jahan Wilcox in our press shop to touch base with Kate on any questions or concerns.
Look forward to seeing you all next Wednesday.
Millan
Millan Hupp Director of Scheduling and Advance Office of the Administrator
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From: Neal Carlton [mailto:ncarlton@txoga.org] Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2017 10:35 AM To: Hupp, Millan <hupp.millan@epa.gov> Cc: Ford, Hayley <ford.hayley@epa.gov>; Olivia Watkins <owatkins@txoga.org>; Kate Zaykowski <kzaykowski@txoga.org> Subject: RE: [External] Join us for the 2017 TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum
Millan,
Nice visiting with you this morning.
Kate Zaykowski is our Communications Director and she is copied here if you
would like to connect her with your press team. The Thursday evening portion of
our event that the Administrator is at is not open to press. Her phone is 512-478-
6631
If you need overnight accommodations for Wednesday, 10/18, you can secure a
discounted room at our meeting hotel. Call The Woodlands Resort at 800-433-
2624 or 281-367-1100. Please reference the TXOGA group when making your
reservation. I'd recommend making your reservation today.
We'll plan on a walk through with you and your team on Wednesday, 10/18 at
3:00pm.
Our agenda is attached or online at htt s://www.txo a.or /lonestarener arum
We'll let you know of any updates on security after our call with the hotel this
afternoon.
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From: Hupp, Millan [mailto:hupp.millan@epa.gov] Sent: Monday, October 9, 2017 4:22 PM To: Neal Carlton <ncarlton@txoga.org> Cc: Ford, Hayley <ford.ha le @epa.gov>; Olivia Watkins <owatkins@txoga.org> Subject: Re: [External] Join us for the 2017 TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum
That's works. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone On Oct 9, 2017, at 2:34 PM, Neal Carlton <ncarlton@txoga.org> wrote:
Great! If easiest, you can call my direct dial 512-617-8897 and Olivia Watkins will be with me. Will send a calendar invite in a moment.
From: Hupp, Millan [mailto:hupp.millan@ epa.gov] Sent: Monday, October 9, 2017 12:08 PM To: Neal Carlton <ncarlton@txoga.org> Cc: Ford, Hayley <ford.ha le @epa.gov>; Olivia Watkins <owatkins@txoga.org> Subject: Re: [External] Join us for the 2017 TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum
9AM CT is perfect. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 9, 2017, at 10:18 AM, Neal Carlton <ncarlton@txoga.org> wrote:
Hi Millan,
Yes, we are available Tuesday (tomorrow) anytime in the morning between 9am and 11 :30am Central time. If you have a brief window in there for a call,
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let us know.
Thank you,
Neal Carlton Director of Membership Texas Oil & Gas Association Main: 512-478-6631 Direct: 512-617-8897 Mobile: 806-535-8808
From: Hupp, Millan [mailto:hupp.millan@epa.gov] Sent: Saturday, October 7, 2017 12:23 PM To: Neal Carlton <ncarlton@txoga.org> Cc: Ford, Hayley <ford.ha le @epa.gov>; Olivia Watkins <owatkins@txoga.org> Subject: Re: [External] Join us for the 2017 TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum
Neal,
Thank you for circling back here. I will be the POC that day and would be glad to set aside some time this week to go over logistics. May we do Tuesday? We are traveling tomorrow and will not be back until late.
Look forward to discussing.
Millan Sent from my iPhone
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On Oct 5, 2017, at 5: 13 PM, Neal Carlton <ncarlton@txoga.org> wrote: Hi Millan,
We are very much looking forward to the Administrator providing remarks as part of the TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum program on Thursday, October 19th at 6:30pm at The Woodlands Resort. We're just two weeks away and I wanted to circle back to cover logistics. We have him on our agenda from 6:30pm to 7:00pm in the Grand Ballroom. All attendees will be seated at round tables and salads will be served immediately following his remarks.
I understand he will need to be out the door right at 7pm but what time will he arrive on the property? Will he have a security detail with him and do we need to provide any additional information leading up to the event? Please share a day-of contact and let me know if you have any questions. Happy to set up a call to discuss further if you would like.
Best Regards,
Neal Carlton Director of Membership Texas Oil & Gas Association Main: 512-478-6631 Direct: 512-617-8897 Mobile: 806-535-8808
From: Hupp, Millan [mailto:hupp.millan@epa.gov] Sent: Monday, September 11, 2017 12:29 PM To: Neal Carlton <ncarlton@txoga.org> Cc: Ford, Hayley <ford.hayley@epa.gov>; Dickerson, Aaron
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<dickcrson.aaron@epa.gov> Subject: RE: [External] Join us for the 2017 TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum
Absolutely. We would be happy to push to 6:30PM and appreciate the more private setting.
Thank you so much,
Millan Hupp Director of Scheduling and Advance Office of the Administrator Cell: 202.380.7561 Email: hupp.millan@epa.gov
From: Neal Carlton [mailto:ncarlton@txoga.org] Sent: Monday, September 11, 2017 11:29 AM To: Hupp, Millan <hupp.millan@cpa.gov> Cc: Ford, Hayley <ford.hayley@epa.gov>; Dickerson, Aaron <dickcrson.aaron@epa.gov> Subject: RE: [External] Join us for the 2017 TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum
Hi Millan,
We have adjusted our program slightly to fit in the Administrator at 6pm on Thursday, October 19th at The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center. We have a reception starting at 5:30pm in the Grand Ballroom Foyer and our Distinguished Service Awards dinner (honoring Concho CEO Tim Leach) at 6:30pm in the Grand Ballroom. Regarding format, our preference is 15-20 minutes of remarks with 5-10 min of Q&A. Given the 6pm timing, his remarks would be via podium mic or handheld mic in the Foyer to the reception attendees. Depending on where his 8:40pm flight is departing, would it be possible to push the Administrator's remarks to
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6:30pm so we can have everyone in the Grand Ballroom and seated and we'll have him out the door by ?pm? We'll certainly make 6pm work but I wanted to see if there is any flexibility so we can have everyone in a more private setting.
Thank you,
Neal Carlton Director of Membership Texas Oil & Gas Association Main: 512-478-6631 Direct: 512-617-8897 Mobile: 806-535-8808
From: Hupp, Millan [mailto:hupp.millan@cpa.gov] Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2017 7: 13 AM To: Todd Staples <dts@txoga.org> Cc: Neal Carlton <ncarlton@txoga.org>; Ford, Hayley <ford.hayley@epa.gov>; Kristen Fuchs <kfuchs@txoga.org>; Dickerson, Aaron <dickcrson.aaron@epa.gov> Subject: Re: [External] Join us for the 2017 TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum
Wonderful. Thank you, Mr. Staples.
Sent from my iPhone On Sep 1, 2017, at 10:18 PM, Todd Staples <dts@txoga.org> wrote:
Thank you, Millan. Great news.
Neal is out helping with Hurricane Harvey recovery this weekend and will
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provide all the details next week.
We look forward to hosting Administrator Pruitt and appreciate your diligence. It will be a super event. Todd Staples President Texas Oil & Gas Association 304 W 13th Street Austin, Texas 78701 Direct dial: 512-617-8890 Main: 512-478-6631
On Sep 1, 2017, at 3: 13 PM, Hupp, Millan
wrote:
Neal -- 6PM on Thursday, October 19th works perfectly for us. We are confirmed. He will have to be on a flight out that night at 8:40PM but that should be plenty of time.
I want to apologize for the nature of this process to date. I also would like to thank you for your kindness and patience. We truly appreciate you working with the schedule to determine a way to include us.
At your convenience, kindly let us know what the format will be and when would be the best time for him to arrive.
Look forward to working with you and again, thank you so much.
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Warm regards,
Millan Hupp Director of Scheduling and Advance Office of the Administrator Cell: 202.380.7561 Email: hupp.millan@epa.gov
From: Neal Carlton [mailto:ncarlton@ txoga__,__m:g] Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 11:45 AM To: Hupp, Millan <hupp.millan@epa.gov>; Morris, Madeline <monis.madcline@epa.gov> Cc: Kristen Fuchs <kfuchs@ txoga.org>; Todd Staples <dts@txoga.org> Subject: RE: [External] Join us for the 2017 TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum
Hi Millan,
Thank you for working with us on this. We can make some adjustments and make 6pm on Thursday, October 19th work on our agenda. Please confirm and advise of next steps.
Thank you, Neal
From: Hupp, Millan [mailto:hupp.millan@ cpa.gov] Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 4:00 PM To: Neal Carlton <ncarlton@txoga.org>; Moms, Madeline <morris.madelinc@epa.gov>
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Cc: Kristen Fuchs <kfuchs@ txoga.org>; Todd Staples <dts@txoga.org> Subject: RE: [External] Join us for the 2017 TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum
Mr. Carlton,
Wonderful to hear from you. Yes, we are looking at this from every angle to find a way to make this work. Would 6PM on Thursday, the 19th be feasible for your agenda?
Thank you so very much for your consideration and for your willingness to work with us on this.
Warm regards, Millan Hupp Director of Scheduling and Advance Office of the Administrator Cell: 202.380.7561 Email: hupp.millan@epa.gov
From: Neal Carlton [mailto:ncarlton@txoga.org] Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 12:46 PM To: Morris, Madeline <morris.madelinc@epa.gov>; Hupp, Millan <hupp.millan@cpa.gov> Cc: Kristen Fuchs <kfuchs@ txoga.org>; Todd Staples <dts@txoga.org> Subject: RE: [External] Join us for the 2017 TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum
Maddy and Millan,
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I understand there's still a possibility the Administrator may be able to join us at our event on Friday, October 20th . Is this accurate?
As you likely know, Texas has worked very closely with the EPA during the ongoing storm and aftermath. The help of the EPA has been instrumental to many of our member companies and their operations. The timing of our event and the attendance of the Administrator would be a perfect time to express our appreciation.
As a reminder, we do still have some availability on our agenda during our dinner the evening of Thursday, October 19th but Friday, October 20th would be ideal.
Thank you,
Neal Carlton Director of Membership Texas Oil & Gas Association Main: 512-478-6631 Direct: 512-617-8897 Mobile: 806-535-8808
From: Todd Staples Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 9:08 AM To: Neal Carlton <ncarlton@txoga.org>; morris.madelinc@epa.gov Cc: Kristen Fuchs <kfuchs@txoga.or_> Subject: RE: [External] Join us for the 2017 TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum
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Maddy:
Just to add to this, with every industry sector actively participating in this event, we do think it would be greatly beneficial to both the Administrator's goals for the Agency and industry if he is able to make it to the event. Let us know if we need to work on anything to make this possible.
Thank you!
Todd Staples President Texas Oil & Gas Association 304 W. 13th Street Austin, Texas 78701 Main 512-478-6631 Direct 512-617-8890 www.txoga.org
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promote a robust oil and natural gas industry and to advocate for sound, science-based policies and free-market principles.
From: Neal Carlton Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 8:05 AM To: monis.madclinc@epa.gov Cc: Kristen Fuchs <kfuchs@txoga.org>; Todd Staples <dts@txoga.org> Subject: Fwd: [External] Join us for the 2017 TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum
Hi Maddy,
We are two months away from our event. Do you have a timeline for when a decision will be made regarding the Administrator's participation? We would like to finalize our agenda in the next day or two.
Thank you, Neal Carlton
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From: Neal Carlton <ncarlton@txoga.org> Date: August 7, 2017 at 5:50:59 PM CDT To: "morris.madelinc@epa.gov" <monis.madelinc@epa.gov>
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Cc: "hupp.millan@epa.gov" <hupp.millan@cpa.gov>, Kristen Fuchs <kfuchs@txoga.org>, Mari Ruckel <mruckcl@txoga.org>, Todd Staples <dts@ txoga.org> Subject: RE: [External] Join us for the 2017 TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum Hi Maddy,
Attached is the completed speaking request form as well as the formal invitation letter. I noted on the event form that a significant portion of TXOGA's Board will be attending this event and I have attached our current Board roster.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions and thank you for your consideration.
Best Regards,
Neal Carlton Director of Membership Texas Oil & Gas Association Main: 512-478-6631 Direct: 512-617-8897 Mobile: 806-535-8808
From: Todd Staples Sent: Monday, August 7, 2017 8:03 AM To: Jayme Cox <JCox@cimarcx.com>; Neal Carlton <ncarlton@txoga.org>; morris.madelinc@cpa.gov Cc: hupp.millan@epa.gov; Kristen Fuchs <kfuchs@txoga.org>; Mari Ruckel <mruckcl@txoga.org> Subject: FW: [External] Join us for the 2017 TXOGA Lone Star
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Energy Forum
Thank you, Jayme and Maddy.
I am forwarding the form to Neal Carlton, TXOGA's Director of Membership, and have cc'd Mari Ruckel, our VP for Government Affairs, and Kristen Fuchs. Neal will ensure the form is completed and returned today. We previously sent a letter with all the details and I suggest Neal attach with this document of yours.
TXOGA is the state's oldest and largest trade association representing every facet of oil and gas including upstream, midstream and downstream. All sectors would benefit greatly from Administrator Pruitt being able to attend and are hopeful it aligns with his schedule. Our nation's largest operators will be in attendance along with smaller regional and Texas companies. It is really a good mix and is an important gathering worthy of the Administrator's time.
We are needing to finalize our agenda for printing purposes. Do you think it possible we could get a decision this week?
This is the largest of our annual events and really the best one to attend. Should the Administrator need a different venue, we can certainly arrange one to fit his schedule and build attendance
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associated with it but this one is the most prominent.
Thanks for your consideration.
Todd Staples President Texas Oil & Gas Association 304 W. 13th Street Austin, Texas 78701 Main 512-478-6631 Direct 512-617-8890 www.txoga.org
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