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- Stewardship for America with Integrity and Excellence - --- Please note that a current or former employee who discloses information to an agency ethics official or a Government attorney does not personally enjoy an attorney-client privilege with respect to such communications. Additionally, reliance on the oral or written advice of an agency ethics official cannot ensure that an employee will not be prosecuted for a violation of Title 18 of the United States Code. However, good faith reliance on such advice is a factor that may be taken into account by the Department of Justice in the selection of cases for prosecution. -- Ed McDonnell Deputy Director, Ethics Law and Policy Departmental Ethics Office Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior Located at: Main Interior Building Room 5313 Office: (202) 208-5916 Cell: (202) 510-8427 E-mail: edward.mcdonnell@sol.doi.gov Fax: (202) 208-551 5 (Please call or e-mail me to let me know you've sent me a fax as the fax machine is in a separate room.) Mailing Address: Departmental Ethics Office Office of the Solicitor Department of the Interior Mail Stop 5311 1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240 E-mail the Departmental Ethics Office at DOI Ethics@sol.doi.gov or visit us online at www.doi.gov/ethics This e-mail (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this e-mail to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this e-mail or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this e mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. Forwarded message From: Rees, Gareth <gareth rees@ios.doi.gov> D0l_00011511_00010482 Date: Tue, Oct 23, 2018 at 5:38 PM Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] TPUD, Westlands Water Meeting Request-Deputy Secretary- Monday, 10/29, Tuesday 10/30 To: Edward McDonnell <edward.mcdonnell@sol.doi.gov> Cc: Heather Gottry <heather.gottry@sol.doi.gov>. Margaret Connors <margaret.connors@sol.doi.gov> Ed, I have spoken to David and he stated that to the best of his knowledge, he did not represent anyone or work on this matter. I hope this helps. Thanks On Mon, Oct 22, 2018 at 2:04 PM McDonnell, Edward <edward.mcdonnell@sol.doi.gov> wrote: Thanks, Gareth. I've been looking into it. Would you please check with David on the following: Did David ever represent anyone on or work on this issue (reduction of CVPIA Restoration Fund payments) while at BHFS? If so, did he ever represent either TPUD or Westlands on the issue? Thanks very much, Ed - Stewardship for America with Integrity and Excellence - --- Please note that a current or former employee who discloses information to an agency ethics official or a Government attorney does not personally enjoy an attorney-client privilege with respect to such communications. Additionally, reliance on the oral or written advice of an agency ethics official cannot ensure that an employee will not be prosecuted for a violation of Title 18 of the United States Code. However, good faith reliance on such advice is a factor that may be taken into account by the Department of Justice in the selection of cases for prosecution. --- Ed McDonnell Deputy Director, Ethics Law and Policy Departmental Ethics Office Office of the Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior DOI_000115H_00010483