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From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Jim Kurth Greg Sheehan Fwd: Energy Burden Report Tuesday, October 24, 2017 10:04:23 AM ATT00001.htm DOI 6 Months Accomplishments 0917.docx Bud has these additions, I have nothing to add. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Bud Cribley <bud_cribley@fws.gov> Date: October 24, 2017 at 10:26:20 AM EDT Ok I Z. S To: Jim Kurth <jim_kurth@fws.gov> Subject: Fwd: Energy Burden Report Jim, I'm sure you all have this handled but with my limited knowledge here are the few FWS omissions l see: - Regulation change to allow geophysical exploration in the Arctic Refugee - Review of the Burying Beetle listing to reduce burden on O&G activities - Working with the State of Texas on potential impacts to Dune Lizard habitat to avoid listing action Bud Bud C. Cribley Senior Advisor for Energy with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Office # 202-208-4331 Cell # 907-717-5141 Office # MIB 3341 email: bud_cribley@fws.gov Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: "Sheehan, Greg" <greg_j_sheehan@fws.gov> Date: October 24, 2017 at 9:30:18 AM EDT To: Jim Kurth <.Tim_Kurth@fws.gov> "Cribley, Bud" <bud_cribley@fws.gov> Steve Guertin <Stephen_Guertin@fws.gov> Subject: Fwd: Energy Burden Report Attachment below... -----------Forwarded message-----------From: Larrabee, Jason <jason_larrabee@ios.doi.gov> Date: Mon, Oct 23, 2017 at 12:00 PM Subject: Fwd: Energy Burden Report To: Aurelia Skipwith <aurelia_skipwith@ios.doi.gov> Greg Sheehan <greg_j_sheehan@fws.gov> Marshall Critchfield <marshall_critchfield@ios.doi.gov> would each of you look this over and let me know if believe something should be added, please? They want responses by Noon tomorrow. thanks. Jason Larrabee Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, NW -- MIB Room 3154 Washington, DC 20240 office: 202-208-4416 NOTE: Every email I send or receive is subject to release under the Freedom ofInformation Act. -----------Forwarded message-----------From: Devito, Vincent <vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov> Date: Mon, Oct 23, 2017 at 9:31 AM Subject: Re: Energy Burden Report To: Micah Chambers <micah_chambers@ios.doi.gov> "MacGregor, Katharine" <katharine_macgregor@ios.doi.gov> Dan Jorjani <daniel_jorjani@ios.doi.gov>. Aurelia Skipwith <aurelia_skipwith@ios.doi.gov> "Travnicek, Andrea" <andrea_travnicek@ios.doi.gov>, jason_larrabee@ios.doi.gov, John Tahsuda <john.tahsuda@navigatorsglobal.com> Cc: Laura Rigas <laura_rigas@ios.doi.gov> Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov> Hi, In accordance with Laura's email (below), can each of you, please review the attached and send updates to Chris (copied) and I by noon, tomorrow? Thank you. Best, Vincent On Fri, Oct 20, 2017 at 7:12 PM, MacGregor, Katharine <katharine_macgregor@ios.doi.gov> wrote: Release them or transmit them to the FR on Wednesday? On Fri, Oct 20, 2017 at 6:18 PM, Laura Rigas <laura_rigas@ios.doi.gov> wrote: Hi all -- just found out that the WH will likely ask the Departments/Agencies who submitted "Energy Burden" reports will be asked to release them next Wednesday. OCO will of course take the lead on comms materials, a press release, and talking points, but I welcome help on what the next steps will/should be. Does this need to involve the federal register? Which Bureau has the lead? Thanks, L Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior Kate MacGregor Acting Assistant Secretary - Land and Minerals Management U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C ST NW Room 6625 Washington DC 20240 202-208-3671 (Direct) Vincent DeVito, Esq. Counselor to the Secretary of Interior for Energy Policy Immediate Office of the Secretary +1.202.208.2884 vincent_devito@ios.doi.gov Greg Sheehan Principal Deputy Director US Fish and Wildlife Service 1849 C Street NW, Room 3358 Washington, DC 20240 Office 202-208-4545 Cell 202-676-7675 Department of the Interior (1) Following President Trump's Executive Order on regulatory reform, the Department reduced the semi-annual regulatory agenda by over 50-percent to 133, with 152 withdrawn. (2) The Department has held more onshore lease sales in the past six months than in the previous year. For context, from January to June of 2016, DOI generated $11.5 million in total receipts for onshore oil and gas. In the same time period this year, we have generated $146 million. (3) Good neighbor: The Lodgepole Complex Fire recently ripped through Montana, but the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service worked to open the Charles M. Russell Wildlife Refuge for Emergency Cattle Grazing - which got very favorable coverage in Montana, and pleased farmers and ranchers previously faced with the grim reality of dead cattle en masse. (4) Good partner: Interests in investing in onshore and offshore federal lands has heightened since the onset of the Trump Administration and investor optimism is up. The Department is focused on being a better business partner by harmonizing environmental review and increasing productivity in planning, leasing and appurtenant transactions. First Six Months Accomplishments: Deregulation: High Level Actions Identified Topline: Under Trump and Zinke's leadership, the Department of the Interior has suspended, repealed, or will rewrite dozens of regulations that stifle job creation and curb revenues. For example, the Interior ended the moratorium on federal coal mining and identified 152 rules and regulations to withdraw. Signed Secretarial Order 3349 that puts the Department on the path to suspend, revise or rescind dozens of regulatory and policy actions from the previous administration. Ordered a Departmental review to streamline and prioritize federal land access, energy independence and economic growth. Terminated agency efforts to develop dozens of burdensome regulations affecting business, industry, and the public. Removed rules that Congress overturned through the Congressional Review Act, including Stream Protection Rule, BLM Planning 2.0, and the Alaska Predator Rule. 1  The Bureau of Land Management is proceeding expeditiously with a proposed rule to rescind the final rule entitled Oil and Gas; Hydraulic Fracturing on Federal and Indian Lands. The rule exacts an undue burden on those energy producers who aspire to use fracking in the way of development on federal and Indian lands. The Office of Natural Resources Revenue has published a proposed rule to repeal the Consolidated Federal Oil & Gas and Federal & Indian Coal Valuation Rule. The rule raised serious concerns about its negative impact on the coal industry, its governmental overreach, and its costly burden of implementation. By forming and Executive Committee for Expedited permitting, the Office of the Secretary (IOS) is addressing the backlog of pending actions and improve overall efficiency in energy and mineral leasing, reviews, and permitting by DOI agencies. IOS will do this by leading an effort focused on expediting the completion of Department requirements; facilitating cooperation among DOI bureaus, as well as cooperation with external agencies on tribal and environmental reviews; and coordinating and collaborating with relevant regional, State, and field offices. Jumpstarted American Energy Dominance Topline: The Department of the Interior is in charge of all energy produced on federal lands and waters to include all federal coal, oil, gas, solar, hydro, wind and geothermal plus all offshore oil and gas. Commenced a Department-wide review of energy regulations to reduce barriers to development, generation, and production. Eliminated an Obama-era prohibition on future coal leasing on federal lands, giving the coal industry a much-needed boost. Signed a Secretarial Order to investigate the National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska (NPRA) and Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), in the interest of striking a balance between development and conservation. Launched the Administration's five-year plan to make more areas on the Outer Continental Shelf available for offshore oil and gas development, in accordance with the President's Executive Order on Implementing an America-First Offshore Energy Strategy. Currently 94-percent of the Outer Continental Shelf has been off-limits for energy producers, which is stunting investment growth in the energy sector. Initiated a working group with the Department of Commerce to reduce conflict and streamline interagency permitting for offshore seismic surveying/Marine Mammal Protection Act enforcement. Opened Cook Inlet, Alaska up for business again, with the first leases awarded in over a decade on June 21, 2017, and exceeded expectations. Opened 76 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico for oil and gas exploration and development on July 13, 2017. 2  Leased 913,542 offshore acres in the Central Gulf oil and gas generating $275 million on March 22, 2017. Leased Bureau of Land Management coal in Wyoming netting more than $129 million, which was the second-highest grossing lease sale in the Bureau's history. Leased Bureau of Land Management coal in Utah netting $22 million and supporting 1,000 local jobs on March 15, 2017. Facilitated the initial construction of the Berwind Mine on the border of Virginia and West Virginia, set to create at least 50 good-paying jobs in places like McDowell County. Reengaged the Royalty Policy Committee to investigate royalty management issues and other mineral-related policies. Prioritized American Infrastructure Topline: Under President Trump and Secretary Zinke's leadership, the Department prioritized critical infrastructure projects like pipelines and the National Parks maintenance backlog and ended the taxpayer-funded subsidies to special interest groups known as compensatory mitigation. Revoked harmful compensatory mitigation policies (Secretarial Order 3330 from 2013) to enable infrastructure investment. Cleared the way for permitting, construction and operation of the KXL and Dakota Access pipeline projects. Secretary Zinke visited dozens of parks to prioritize park infrastructure and reduce the maintenance backlog. Completed permitting activities for a 713 mile gas pipeline from the Marcellus region (Rover project) comprising a $4 billion infrastructure investment. Resolved conflicts impeding the construction of a Virginia utility power line project (Surry-Skiffes Creek -Wheaton 500 kV utility line) comprising a $200 million infrastructure investment. Launched a new Royalty Enhancing Strategic Export Terminal ("RESET") initiative to facilitate the constructing and operating a deep-water, multimodal terminal to export dry bulk commodities, including the export over 40 million tons a year of coal mined from western states to Pacific Rim markets. Curbing Abuses of the Antiquities Act Topline: The Trump Administration is giving a voice to rural America and is in the process of reviewing and rightsizing decades of abuses of executive power and land grabs under the Antiquities Act. Toured all major monuments under review, meeting with hundreds of state, local, Tribal, and federal officials, as well as key advocates and stakeholders. 3  Secretary Zinke is on track to deliver his recommendations to the President by August 24, as prescribed by Executive Order. Received over 2.1 million public comments on the matter, in addition to many written notes to the Department. In suggesting modifications to Bears Ears National Monument, Secretary Zinke listened to Tribal voices and recommended co-management. Promoted Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Topline: Public lands are meant for public access for economic development, recreation, sportsmen, and conservation. Secretary Zinke announced new initiatives to expand access to public lands while still conserving the land and wildlife. During "Made in America" Week, highlighted the American outdoor recreation industry, showcasing "Made in America" products like boats and RVs. The day was marked by the Secretary convening an advisory panel on public-private partnerships for federal land. Ended the ban on lead ammo and tackle, so hunting and fishing can again be a sport for all Americans (not just the elite). Continued to advocate against the sale or transfer of any public lands. Signed a Secretarial Order on Sage-Grouse conservation, strengthening collaboration between the federal government and states. Took the First Steps to Reorganize Interior Topline: Following the President's executive order, Secretary Zinke is modernizing the Department of the Interior to push more resources to the front lines and to communities who rely on the Department as a partner for basic infrastructure and economic development. Drew a distinction between the last 100 years of the Department, under a structure envisioned by Teddy Roosevelt, and the next 100 years, under a path being presently charted. We plan to empower our employees by moving them out of Washington, D.C. and Denver, and into the field. We want to give more clear guidance to younger employees on how they can advance their careers at DOI. We have to prepare our staff to leverage new technologies and implement them in our parks and on our land. Secretarial Order creating an Office of Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy to focus and coordinate the entire Department on environmental review harmonization and the responsible enhancement of energy production, federal revenue, and American jobs. 4