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To: caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov[caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov] Cc: leila_getto@ios.doi.gov[leila_getto@ios.doi.gov]; scheduling@ios.doi.gov[scheduling@ios.doi.gov] From: Scott.Mason@hklaw.com Sent: 2017-12-18T13:15:24-05:00 Importance: Normal Subject: RE: Peabody Energy Jan 10-11 Received: 2017-12-18T13:15:35-05:00 Hi Caroline. Yes, would include me, Ray Shepherd, Peabody VP Government Affairs and Glen Kellow, Pres & CEO of Peabody. Scott Mason | Holland & Knight Sr Policy Advisor Holland & Knight LLP 800 17th Street N.W., Suite 1100 | Washington, DC 20006 Phone 202.469.5330 | Fax 202.955.5564 scott.mason@hklaw.com | www.hklaw.com From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov] Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 1:14 PM To: Mason, Scott D (WAS - X75330) <Scott.Mason@hklaw.com> Cc: Leila Getto <leila_getto@ios.doi.gov>; Scheduling SIO <scheduling@ios.doi.gov> Subject: Re: Peabody Energy Jan 10-11 Hi Scott, I've cc'ed Leila in our scheduling office for further coordination. Would you be able to provide the names of all those who would attend the meeting? Thanks, Caroline On Fri, Dec 15, 2017 at 3:29 PM, <Scott.Mason@hklaw.com> wrote: Caroline - just checking on this. Thx. Scott D. Mason Sr Policy Advisor Holland & Knight T) 202 469 5330 C) 704 297 5144 Sent from my iPhone On Dec 14, 2017, at 10:56 AM, Mason, Scott D (WAS - X75330) <Scott.Mason@hklaw.com<mailto: Scott.Mason@hklaw.com>> wrote: Caroline - I spoke to Scott about this last night. The CEO of Peabody Energy is going to be in DC on Jan 10 and the morning of Jan 11. We are hoping Sec. Zinke is in town as well and can meet for updates on NGS (AZ) and a new mine in the permitting process in Indiana. Can you let me know? Always appreciate all your help. Thanks, Scott Scott Mason | Holland & Knight Sr Policy Advisor Holland & Knight LLP 800 17th Street N.W., Suite 1100 | Washington, DC 20006 Phone 202.469.5330 | Fax 202.955.5564 scott.mason@hklaw.com<mailto:scott.mason@hklaw.com> | www.hklaw.com<http://www.hklaw.com> NOTE: This e-mail is from a law firm, Holland & Knight LLP ("H&K"), and is intended solely for the use of the individual(s) to whom it is addressed. If you believe you received this e mail in error, please notify the sender immediately, delete the e-mail from your computer and do not copy or disclose it to anyone else. If you are not an existing client of H&K, do not construe anything in this e-mail to make you a client unless it contains a specific statement to that effect and do not disclose anything to H&K in reply that you expect it to hold in confidence. If you properly received this e-mail as a client, co-counsel or retained expert of H&K, you should maintain its contents in confidence in order to preserve the attorney-client or work product privilege that may be available to protect confidentiality. Caroline Boulton Special Assistant to the Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Scheduling & Advance Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov To: caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov[caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov] Cc: leila_getto@ios.doi.gov[leila_getto@ios.doi.gov]; scheduling@ios.doi.gov[scheduling@ios.doi.gov] From: Scott.Mason@hklaw.com Sent: 2017-12-21T07:35:55-05:00 Importance: Normal Subject: Re: Peabody Energy Jan 10-11 Received: 2017-12-21T07:36:11-05:00 Leila & Caroline - just following up to see if we can do this on Jan 10 or am of the 11th. Thanks again, Scott Scott D. Mason Sr Policy Advisor Holland & Knight T) 202 469 5330 C) 704 297 5144 Sent from my iPhone On Dec 18, 2017, at 1:14 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov<mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>> wrote: Hi Scott, I've cc'ed Leila in our scheduling office for further coordination. Would you be able to provide the names of all those who would attend the meeting? Thanks, Caroline On Fri, Dec 15, 2017 at 3:29 PM, <Scott.Mason@hklaw.com<mailto:Scott.Mason@hklaw.com>> wrote: Caroline - just checking on this. Thx. Scott D. Mason Sr Policy Advisor Holland & Knight T) 202 469 5330 C) 704 297 5144 Sent from my iPhone On Dec 14, 2017, at 10:56 AM, Mason, Scott D (WAS - X75330) <Scott.Mason@hklaw.com<mailto:Scott.Mason@hklaw.com><mailto:Scott.Mason@hklaw.com<mailto:S cott.Mason@hklaw.com>>> wrote: Caroline - I spoke to Scott about this last night. The CEO of Peabody Energy is going to be in DC on Jan 10 and the morning of Jan 11. We are hoping Sec. Zinke is in town as well and can meet for updates on NGS (AZ) and a new mine in the permitting process in Indiana. Can you let me know? Always appreciate all your help. Thanks, Scott Scott Mason | Holland & Knight Sr Policy Advisor Holland & Knight LLP 800 17th Street N.W., Suite 1100 | Washington, DC 20006 Phone 202.469.5330 | Fax 202.955.5564 scott.mason@hklaw.com<mailto:scott.mason@hklaw.com><mailto:scott.mason@hklaw.com<mailto:scott .mason@hklaw.com>> | www.hklaw.com<http://www.hklaw.com><http://www.hklaw.com> NOTE: This e-mail is from a law firm, Holland & Knight LLP ("H&K"), and is intended solely for the use of the individual(s) to whom it is addressed. If you believe you received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately, delete the e-mail from your computer and do not copy or disclose it to anyone else. If you are not an existing client of H&K, do not construe anything in this e-mail to make you a client unless it contains a specific statement to that effect and do not disclose anything to H&K in reply that you expect it to hold in confidence. If you properly received this e-mail as a client, co-counsel or retained expert of H&K, you should maintain its contents in confidence in order to preserve the attorney-client or work product privilege that may be available to protect confidentiality. Caroline Boulton Special Assistant to the Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Scheduling & Advance Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov<mailto:Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov> l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov<mailto:Scheduling@ios.doi.gov> To: leila_getto@ios.doi.gov[leila_getto@ios.doi.gov] From: Jack Gerard, API Sent: 2017-12-21T09:27:25-05:00 Importance: Normal Subject: U.S. Natural Gas and Oil Delivered for Consumers Again in 2017 Received: 2017-12-21T09:27:36-05:00 Click to view this email in a browser Dear Leila, When it comes to energy, 2017 was another successful year - with U.S. consumers continuing to see economic and environmental benefits from domestic natural gas and oil abundance. Here's what media reports, energy experts and government agencies had to say about how the U.S. energy renaissance strengthens energy security, creates manufacturing jobs, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and provides resilience during hurricane season. Boosting U.S. Energy Security, Lowering Consumer Costs: The United States remained the world's leading producer and refiner of natural gas and oil for 2017, reducing dependence on overseas energy, driving job growth and helping to reduce consumer costs. A Forbes piece describing production in just one U.S. region puts the magnitude of the American energy revolution in perspective: "[The] Appalachian produced more gas than even entire continents like Africa and South America. The region also produced more natural gas than any OPEC country... This 200% increase in Appalachian natural gas production since 2012 has had significant implications in the U.S. market. It has driven down costs for consumers (and) is fueling a renaissance in the chemical manufacturing industry." (Appalachian Basin Produces More Natural Gas than Any OPEC Country) Spurring a Manufacturing Renaissance: Reliable, affordable energy has helped reduce power and materials costs for U.S. manufacturers, translating to a global competitive advantage. A report from the American Chemistry Council demonstrates the role of natural gas and oil development in driving growth in the U.S. manufacturing sector: "The U.S. chemical industry is riding a global wave of growth as the world's major economies experience an upswing for the first time in a decade... Kevin Swift, chief economist of ACC and co-author of the report [stated]: `Manufacturing has turned a corner, business investment is on the rise, and domestic oil and gas production is on the rebound. It all sets the stage for tremendous momentum, expansion, and capital investment. ' U.S. chemical manufacturers remain advantaged with access to cheaper and more abundant feedstocks and energy, helping push the number of announced chemical production projects to nearly 320 with a cumulative value of over $185 billion. (Outlook: U.S. Manufacturing Turns Corner, Rides Upswing of Global Economies) Decreasing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: The United States also leads the world in cutting carbon dioxide emissions thanks largely to greater use of clean natural gas in power generation. And cleaner transportation fuels produced by our refineries have helped lower air emissions even as the miles we drive have grown. More proof that we can improve the environment while increasing production and growing the economy: "U.S. carbon emissions for the first six months of 2016 declined to their lowest point since 1991, when there were 70 million fewer Americans. When all greenhouse gas emissions are included, we're still at the lowest point since 1993. Even more importantly, the economy was growing during most of that decline. A growing economy is usually associated with more CO2 emissions, not less... The U.S. has made more progress in cutting its carbon footprint then nearly all of the countries that publicly criticize us. And we've done it by embracing innovation and the free market -- and fossil fuels." (Not All Fossil Fuels Are The Same) Ensuring Reliability during Hurricane Season: One of the greatest challenges the nation faced this year was the destruction caused by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. As the recovery continues supported by many generous Americans - we're proud to say the U.S natural gas and oil industry responded quickly and effectively even as Hurricane Harvey delivered a direct hit to a substantial portion of the nation's energy infrastructure and refining capacity. A recent analysis demonstrates how geographically diverse production and careful preparation helped minimize fuel supply impacts: "Current U.S. oil reserves are 60 percent larger than they were in 2008 and these energy resources are located in different parts of the country......As a result, the U.S. energy supply is less vulnerable to an isolated natural disaster, no matter how vicious. Energy companies have also improved their disaster preparedness. Before Harvey hit, firms began shuttering refineries and evacuating personnel. Many of the refinery closures were due to proactive safety measures, not facility damage. By shutting down facilities safely and preventing long-term damage, firms put themselves in position to quickly ramp up production and refining capacity." (Energy Companies Have Helped Texas, and the Nation, Recover from Harvey) Natural gas and oil are integral to daily life - not only fueling transportation and powering homes and businesses but supplying the chemical building blocks for countless everyday products, from life-saving medical devices and cellphones to toys and cosmetics. That means the strength of U.S. energy production benefits the entire economy. By safely and responsibly supplying the energy that fuels America, the U.S. natural gas and oil industry aims to make 2018 just as successful as 2017. Sincerely, Jack N. Gerard President & CEO API Pro-Growth Tax Reform is a Win for Economy, Energy Security Congress is ending 2017 on a high note, passing pro-growth, pro-development tax reforms. Learn how policies like smart cost recovery provisions can allow the oil and natural gas industry to continue investing billions of dollars in the U.S. economy and add to the 10 million U.S. jobs we support. Follow our Blog to stay up-to-date To stay up-to-date on the latest energy-related news, there is no better place to check than the Energy Tomorrow Blog. About API: API is the only national trade association representing all facets of the oil and natural gas industry, which supports 10.3 million U.S. jobs and nearly 8 percent of the U.S. economy. API's more than 625 members include large integrated companies, as well as exploration and production, refining, marketing, pipeline, and marine businesses, and service and supply firms. They provide most of the nation's energy and are backed by a growing grassroots movement of more than 40 million Americans. To learn more about API and the value of oil and natural gas, please visit API.org. Click to view this email in a browser If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please reply to this message with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line or simply click on the following link: Unsubscribe Jack Gerard, API 1220 L Street, NW Washington, DC 20005 US To: Scott.Mason@hklaw.com[Scott.Mason@hklaw.com] Cc: Scheduling SIO[scheduling_sio@ios.doi.gov] From: Getto, Leila Sent: 2017-12-21T15:26:53-05:00 Importance: Normal Subject: Re: Peabody Energy Jan 10-11 Received: 2017-12-21T15:27:39-05:00 Hi Scott! Thanks for your email. We have a few issues we're working around on those dates but I should have it resolved shortly and be able to confirm a day/time. Thanks for your patience. I'll be in touch with you shortly. Thank you! Leila Leila Sepehri Getto U.S. Department of the Interior Immediate Office of the Secretary Deputy Director, Scheduling and Advance Direct: (202) 208-5359 Cell: (202) 706-9435 On Thu, Dec 21, 2017 at 7:35 AM, <Scott.Mason@hklaw.com> wrote: Leila & Caroline - just following up to see if we can do this on Jan 10 or am of the 11th. Thanks again, Scott Scott D. Mason Sr Policy Advisor Holland & Knight T) 202 469 5330 C) 704 297 5144 Sent from my iPhone On Dec 18, 2017, at 1:14 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov<mailto: caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>> wrote: Hi Scott, I've cc'ed Leila in our scheduling office for further coordination. Would you be able to provide the names of all those who would attend the meeting? Thanks, Caroline On Fri, Dec 15, 2017 at 3:29 PM, <Scott.Mason@hklaw.com<mailto: Scott.Mason@hklaw.com>> wrote: Caroline - just checking on this. Thx. Scott D. Mason Sr Policy Advisor Holland & Knight T) 202 469 5330 C) 704 297 5144 Sent from my iPhone On Dec 14, 2017, at 10:56 AM, Mason, Scott D (WAS - X75330) <Scott.Mason@hklaw.com<mailto:Scott.Mason@hklaw.com><mailto:Scott.Mason@hklaw. com<mailto:Scott.Mason@hklaw.com>>> wrote: Caroline - I spoke to Scott about this last night. The CEO of Peabody Energy is going to be in DC on Jan 10 and the morning of Jan 11. We are hoping Sec. Zinke is in town as well and can meet for updates on NGS (AZ) and a new mine in the permitting process in Indiana. Can you let me know? Always appreciate all your help. Thanks, Scott Scott Mason | Holland & Knight Sr Policy Advisor Holland & Knight LLP 800 17th Street N.W., Suite 1100 | Washington, DC 20006 Phone 202.469.5330 | Fax 202.955.5564 scott.mason@hklaw.com<mailto:scott.mason@hklaw.com><mailto:scott.mason@hklaw.com< mailto:scott.mason@hklaw.com>> | www.hklaw.com<http://www.hklaw.com><http://www.hklaw.com> NOTE: This e-mail is from a law firm, Holland & Knight LLP ("H&K"), and is intended solely for the use of the individual(s) to whom it is addressed. If you believe you received this e mail in error, please notify the sender immediately, delete the e-mail from your computer and do not copy or disclose it to anyone else. If you are not an existing client of H&K, do not construe anything in this e-mail to make you a client unless it contains a specific statement to that effect and do not disclose anything to H&K in reply that you expect it to hold in confidence. If you properly received this e-mail as a client, co-counsel or retained expert of H&K, you should maintain its contents in confidence in order to preserve the attorney-client or work product privilege that may be available to protect confidentiality. Caroline Boulton Special Assistant to the Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Scheduling & Advance Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov<mailto:Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov> l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov<mailto: Scheduling@ios.doi.gov>