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Message From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Bennett, Tate [/0=EXCHANGELABS/OU=EXCHANGE ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT)/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=1FA92542F7CA4D01973B18B2F11B9141-BENNETT, EL] 9/25/2017 7:38:55 PM Rachel Gleason [gleason@pacoal.org] Richard Taylor [rtaylor@lehighanthracite.com] Re: Administrator Pruitt Visit TBD still- standby On Sep 25, 2017, at 3:35 PM, Rachel Gleason <gleasQn@pacQal.org> wrote: Thanks Tate. Is there a date or TBD? I know these things often change at the drop of a hat. Thanks again. And Rusty thank you for all of your efforts. From: Bennett, Tate [mailto:Bennett.Tate@epa.gov1 Sent: Monday, September 25, 2017 3:33 PM To: Rachel Gleason <gle3son@pacoal.org> Cc: Richard Taylor <rt3ylor@lehighanthracite.com> Subject: Re: Administrator Pruitt Visit Correct. Rescheduled. On Sep 25, 2017, at 3:22 PM, Rachel Gleason <gieason@pacoal.org> wrote: Tate and Rusty - In talking with John Stefanko and Bill Plassio on Friday they indicated that the Administrator's visit has been rescheduled. Is that accurate? Just need to make calendar adjustments on my end. Thanks in advance, Rachel From: Rachel Gleason Sent: Friday, September 08, 2017 10:14 AM To: 'Richard Taylor' <rt3y1or@iehighanfhracite.com>; Bennett, Tate <Bennetf.T3fe@epa.gov> Cc: Flupp, Millan <hupp.miilan@epa.gQv> Subject: RE: Administrator Pruitt Visit Morning Rusty! Since I work with Duane often (and just had him lend his signature to a letter to the General Assembly yesterday re: our strict lmg/l Mn standard) I don't think it would be appropriate for me to attend without Duane having the opportunity. I will of course defer to you and understand the need to keep it small. I've already been given the Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 7 ED 002061 00076017-00001 opportunity to participate in a roundtable with the Administrator, so I'd be happy to not attend if you'd like to keep the invite list as is. Complicated, I know, but professionally I'd be stepping on toes and our working relationship. Also, I spoke with Stefanko yesterday and looped him in so that he knows the contact is Lehigh and not Anthracite Council. Supportive and flexible either way. Best, Rachel From: Richard Taylor [mailto:rfaygor@lehighanthracite.coml Sent: Friday, September 08, 2017 9:33 AM To: Rachel Gleason <gie3son@pacoai.org>; Bennett, Tate <Bennett.T'3te@epa.gov> Cc: Hupp, Millan <hupp.miilan@epa.gov> Subject: RE: Administrator Pruitt Visit One more change highlighted below in yellow Also, I have spoken to Duane Fegley, PA Anthracite Council, and he understand the need to keep this group small BUT, Rachel or Tate, if you want Duane to attend I will invite him. From: Richard Taylor Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2017 1:49 PM To: 'Rachel Gleason' <gleason@pacoai.org>; Bennett, Tate <Benneft.Tate@epa.gov> Cc: Flupp, Millan <hupp.niiil3n@epa.gov> Subject: RE: Administrator Pruitt Visit Let's go ahead and add John Stefa nko and Bill Plassio both from the PaDEP. So now the list looks like this: 1) Scott Kroh - President, Robindale Energy 2) Doug Topkis - Director, Lehigh Anthracite, LP 3) Walt Kaufman or Jerry Price, Kaufman Engineering 4) Bill Reichert, Schuylkill Headwaters group 6) Jeff Specht - CFO, Lehigh Anthracite 8) John Hadesty - safety director, Lehigh Anthracite 10) John Stefanko - PaDEP 11) Bill Plassio - PaDEP Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 7 ED 002061 00076017-00002 From: Rachel Gleason [mailto:gleason@pacoal.orgl Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2017 11:47 AM To: Richard Taylor <rtayiorgplehjghanthracite.com>; Bennett, Tate <8ennett.T3t8@epa.gov> Cc: Hupp, Millan <hupp.millan@epa.gov> Subject: RE: Administrator Pruitt Visit I think it looks great Rusty. As for DEP, you could extend an invite to John Stefanko the heads the Active and Abandoned Mine Program or Bill Plassio who manages the District Mining Offices. I know them both rather well. We didn't have anyone from DEP at Consol, but if you have a good relationship with Mike it could be beneficial. From: Richard Taylor [mailto:rtaylor@lehigh3 nthr3 cite.coml Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2017 11:33 AM To: Bennett, Tate <Bennett.Tate@epa,gov>; Rachel Gleason <gleasQn@pacoai.org> Cc: Hupp, Millan <hupp.mill3n@epa.gov> Subject: RE: Administrator Pruitt Visit List of potential attendees 1) Bill Reichert, Schuylkill Headwaters group 6) John Hadesty - safety director, Lehigh Anthracite I have trimmed my initial list considerably. I have not included anyone from ARIPPA, although Robindale Energy and Lehigh Anthracite are members. I have not included anyone from PA Anthracite Council (Duane Fegley). I have not included any local, State or Federal elected officials. Obviously, if either of you feel that someone should be included, let me know. Not everyone on the above list will be participating in the mine tour but will plan to join for the roundtable discussion. From: Bennett, Tate [maiito:Bennett.Tate@epa.govl Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 3:07 PM To: Richard Taylor <rtaylor@iehiflhanthracite.corn>; Rachel Gleason <gleason@pacoal.org> Cc: Hupp, Millan <hupp.millan@epa.gov> Subject: RE: Administrator Pruitt Visit Thanks for putting this together, Rusty. It looks like a strong program. Adding Millan who heads our scheduling and advance teams just for her situational awareness. Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 7 ED 002061 00076017-00003 You are correct in that we would not have reporters and it would not be open to press. However, we would likely do a press release- or joint release/ statement- alongside Director Mulvaney on the backend and at the end of the day. Thanks for the intel on the outdoor footwear/ specs of the tour too. Do you two mind shooting me a list of potential attendees once you have a chance to draft? I agree on there not being much of a need to include local elected given that we want to keep this small. Thanks again in advance for your hard work on this. Tate Elizabeth Tate Bennett Associate Administrator for Public Engagement Office of the Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency From: Richard Taylor [niailto:rtaylor@lehighanthracite.cornl Sent: Friday, September 1, 2017 7:16 AM To: Bennett, Tate <BennettTate@epa.gov>; Rachel Gleason <gleason@pacoaS.org> Subject: RE: Administrator Pruitt Visit Draft itinerary l p m - arrive at Lehigh Anthracite main office, 1233 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252 AII attendees meet in conference room, quick round of introductions, <!--[if !supportLists]-x!-[endif]->Anthracite 101 to provide attendees a better understanding of what they will see on tour. <!--[if !supportLists]-x!-[endif]->Bottled water available, recommend use of rest rooms before departing on field trip. 1:30 pm - tour begins with stop at observation area above coal processing plant <!--[if !supportLists]-x!-[endif]->Tour continues by traveling out main haul road to 2ndstop, observation area above active surface mining operation. 2:30 pm - group returns to Lehigh Anthracite main office for round table discussion. Tentative topics <!--[if !supportLists]-x!-[endif]->How is anthracite different then bituminous <!--[if !supportLists]-x!-[endif]->Uses of anthracite <!--[if !supportLists]-x!-[endif]->Challenges going forward <!--[if !supportLists]-x!-[endif]->Open discussion <!--[if !supportLists]-x!-[endif]->Closing remarks Completed by 3:30 pm The entire tour will be mostly in vehicle, very little walking, no underground mining. Attendees should wear outdoor foot ware, both stops to view coal processing plant and Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 7 ED 002061 00076017-00004 active surface mine will be in unpaved areas. Lehigh can provide hart hats and safety glasses. Tate, I have viewed several Youtube videos and read several articles of the recent trip by Administrator Pruitt to Consol in SW PA. My assumption is that this visit will consist of less PR, no reporters and a smaller group of officials? Will Administrator Pruitt want to make a public statement during this visit? Please give me as much incite as possible as to the Administrators objective for this visit so we can be prepared. Right now, I am planning for a very low-key, somewhat informal meeting and tour of our operations. From: Bennett, Tate [mailto:Bennet:t,Tate@epa,.gov1 Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 5:18 PM To: Richard Taylor <rtaylor@lehighanthracite.com>: Rachel Gleason <gieason@pacoai.org> Subject: RE: Administrator Pruitt Visit Hey Rusty! Nice speaking with you earlier today! Below is the information you requested and I look forward to receiving your tentative schedule. The Administrator and Director Mulvaneys' security details would likely do a walk through on October 1, the day prior to the event. They will want to go through the officials' agenda step by step, including the tour, seeing the boardroom and a quick view of any vehicles that may be used to transport the officials on the tour (if not theirs). On October 2, we would look to do an afternoon tour (1 or 2ish) followed by a 45 min-1 hr roundtable to discuss issues impacting the industry. If you can include more information on what to expect on the tour as well (lots of walking? Is any part of it underground?), that would be great! Talk soon. Tate Elizabeth Tate Bennett Associate Administrator for Public Engagement Office of the Administrator ELS. Environmental Protection Agency From: Richard Taylor [mailto:rtaySor@lehighanthracite.coml Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 12:59 PM To: Rachel Gleason <giasgn@pacgaj,grg>; Bennett, Tate <Bennett.Tate@epa.gGv> Subject: RE: Administrator Pruitt Visit Our large conference room can accommodate 14 seated around table, twice that for people able to stand. fzichard (Rjxsty) T a ilo r President / CEO Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 7 ED 002061 00076017-00005 Lehigh Anthracite Coal, LLC 1233 East Broad Street Tamaqua, PA 18252 570-668-9060 Ex 6 From: Rachel Gleason [mailto:gleason@p3co3l.orgl Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 11:57 AM To: Richard Taylor <rtayior(S)lehighanthracite.com>: Bennett, Tate < 6annett.T3te(5)epa.goy> Subject: Administrator Pruitt Visit Rusty and Tate, Please meet each other over email. Rusty - Tate is who I have been communicating with regarding Administrator Pruitt's visit. Tate - Rusty is the President/CEO of Lehigh Anthracite, Inc. in Tamaqua, PA. Rusty, we'll have to work on a list of attendees for the roundtable with Administrator Pruitt. Perhaps you and I can touch base over the phone, put something together, and share with Tate. I have a few ideas but also want to defer to you, your contractors, etc. I can also help on the State Rep/Senator front. Having never been to your site, what is the ideal capacity for a roundtable? Tate, let me know how I can be helpful moving forward. Thanks! Rachel Rachel Gleason Executive Director PA Coal Alliance 212 N. 3rd Street Suite 203 Harrisburg, PA 17101 gleason@pacoal.org 717- 233-7900 office Ex. 6 i____________________________________! ww.w. Betterwit;hCoaLcom I-.;:' !' 3 i \ j l. ii : - 7" P - i 1 1 V i' Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 7 ED 002061 00076017-00006