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From: Sent: To: Subject: 7 -8 , 2025 Document 20 Emily Arthun Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:06:33 +0000 Fitzsimmons, Alexander; claire.gibbs@hq.doe.gov [EXTERNAL] Invitation to schedule meeting with the American Coal Council May The American Coal Council (ACC) would like the opportunity to schedule a meeting with the Department of Energy, Secretary Wright on May 7th or 8th, 2025, to discuss critical issues affecting the coal industry. The ACC represents the interests of the American coal industry supply chain, including coal producers, consumers, transportation companies and support service firms. As the nation progresses under President Trump's second term, the coal industry is excited for the many opportunities ahead of us to strengthen our industry for decades to come. With supportive policies, technological advancements, the rebuilding of manufacturing and infrastructure, and a commitment to energy independence, coal will continue to be a vital component of the nation's energy strategy. We look forward to scheduling a meeting with the Administrator and discussing these important topics and exploring ways to ensure the continued success and stability of the coal industry. Organization: American Coal Council (ACC) Event: American Coal Council Fly-In Location: Washington DC Contact Name: Emily Arthun, CEO Contact Cell Number: (b) (6) Contact E Mail: earthun@americancoalcouncil.org Meeting Date/Time Requested: May 7-8, 2025 Emily Proud To Be America I Proud To Be Coal CEO American Coal Council (b) (6) Washington DC Fly-In May 5-8, 2025 Coal Innovation & Market Strategies Conference August 19-21, 2025 ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 81 From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Secretary Wed, 5 Mar 2025 15:56:26 +0000 Emily Arthun; Secretary RE: Congratulations on Senate Confirmation, request for meeting Sec. Chris Wright_Meeting Request Form.docx Good morning, Emily! I hope you are having a great start to your week. Thank you very much for reaching out and your interest in setting up a meeting with Secretary Wright! At your earliest convenience can you please have an appropriate member of your team complete the attached meeting request form and send it back to (b)(6) - Secretary Wright for our records and consideration. Thank you and have a great rest of your week! Secretary Wright's Office Department of Energy (b)(6) - Secretary Wright From: Emily Arthun Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 3:48 PM To: Secretary Subject: [EXTERNAL] Congratulations on Senate Confirmation, request for meeting The Honorable Chris Wright Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20585 Dear Mr. Wright Congratulations on your confirmation as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy from the American Coal Council (ACC). We look forward to collaborating with you to advance policies supporting the coal supply chain and ensuring America's thermal and metallurgical coal resources fuel economic growth. The ACC uniquely represents the entire coal supply chain, a vital industry and way of life for millions of Americans. While coal drives economic prosperity, challenges like renewable energy mandates, fossil fuel restrictions, and baseload power plant closures threaten grid reliability and our economic future. Addressing global energy competition and modernizing infrastructure with coal resources is crucial. Your bold commitment to energy security is truly appreciated. The ACC has long advocated for an energy plan that works and that is through innovation and using energy sources that work. We must foster a regulatory environment encouraging investment and innovation in the coal sector, guided by reliability, resilience, and security. With supportive policies, technological advancements, and a commitment to energy dominance, coal will remain vital to America's energy strategy. The ACC is dedicated to a future where coal fuels economic growth, energy reliability, and innovation. By working with you, industry leaders, and communities, we can achieve these goals and secure a prosperous future for coal and America. The ACC will be in Washington DC with members May 5-8, 2025 and would like to schedule a meeting with the agency to discuss how to strengthen our energy supply chain. Would you have availability on May 8, 2025, for a meeting with ACC members. For more information on America's coal industry, please contact me at (b) (6) or earthun(aamericancoalcouncil.org. Sincerely yours, Emily Arthun Chief Executive Officer American Coal Council About the American Coal Council The American Coal Council is unique amount industry trade associations, exclusively representing the collective and mutual interests of the entire coal supply chain. We champion our industry, our product and our people. We advocate awareness, educate and open mines, and connect our stakeholders. We cherish sustainability, cooperation and collaboration. We embrace the past, present and future as we work to create a better world for all. ******************************************************************** This message does not originate from a known Department of Energy email system. Use caution if this message contains attachments, links or requests for information. ******************************************************************** Document 81 - Attachment 1 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Meeting Information Request Form Thank you for your interest in meeting with U.S. Secretary of Energy. To ensure that the appropriate individual within the Department of Energy is meeting with you on a given matter and because the Office of the Secretary is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards, we need the information requested below before we can agree to schedule a meeting'. Please respond to the questions below and send your response to (b)(6) - Secretary Wright. If you have any questions you may contact the Secretary's Scheduling Office at (b) (6) Requesting individual/organization: (Please identify the person(s) (name and affiliation) requesting the meeting, including any background information on the affiliated organization(s).) Contact information (Name, Email, Phone): Please describe the action sought from the Office of the Secretary: Meeting date (if date is flexible please indicate the range): Please explain any time sensitivity that impacts the date of the meeting, such as courtordered or statutory deadline: Proposed meeting location (City, State/Country): Describe the proposed meeting topic/ agenda, provide available briefing materials, and identify desired outcome(s): Expected meeting participants (name, title, and organizational affiliation): Are any expected meeting participants registered lobbyists or lobbying organizations, and/or registered under the Foreign Agents Registration Act? (If yes, please identify.) Are any expected meeting participants a partisan political candidate, a representative of a political party or a registered political action committee (PAC)? (If yes, please identify.) Do any expected meeting participants seek or currently have any business interests with the Department of Energy such as permits, contracts, litigation, grants, etc.? (If yes, please identify.) Will the meeting involve legislation, broad policy options, or other general matters that involve a large and diverse range of persons and interests? (If yes, please describe.) Will the meeting involve regulations, rules, or other matters that impact a specific industry, sector of the economy, or group of persons? (If yes, please describe.) If any gifts (e.g., meals or refreshments, mementos or tokens of appreciation, transportation, etc.) will be offered to the Secretary, please describe and provide their monetary value. If the Secretary is unable to meet, is a surrogate desired? If yes, who specifically? Any additional notes or information?