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Conversation Contents FW: USGS one pager on north slope energy assessments Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> From: Sent: To: Subject: Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> Mon Jun 12 2017 07:12:35 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> FW: USGS one pager on north slope energy assessments Yep, FY is what Scott Cameron was referring to. Here's his original email From: Cameron, Scott [mailto:scott cameron@ios.doi.gov] Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2017 12:37 PM To: Hitzman, Murray <mhitzman@usgs.gov> Cc: Rae, Kerry <kerry rae@ios.doi.gov>: Katharine MacGregor <katharine macgregor@ios.doi.gov>: Michael Nedd <mnedd@blm.gov>: Richard Cardinale <richard cardinale@ios.doi.gov>: Nichols, Ryan <ryan nichols@ios.doi.gov>: Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> Subject: Re: USGS one pager on north slope energy assessments Murray, Let me know how many dollars you could obligate for each of these projects in FY 2017, FY 2018, and FY 2019 assuming you were moving ahead aggressively, and assuming no additional funds became available until August 1, 2017. Thanks, Scott Scott J. Cameron Acting Assistant Secretary for Water and Science, and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget Office of the Secretary of the Interior Desk 202 208 0969 Cell 202 706 9031 On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 8:58 AM, Hitzman, Murray <mhitzman@usgs.gov> wrote: The one pager from yesterday's meeting on USGS North Slope assessments is attached. This morning our team has started preparing the USGS section for the secretaries report which will have detailed timelines and costs (reprogramed funds, required new funds) for personnel (USGS and AK DNR/DGGS) and other items required to complete the assessments. We expect to have a draft of our portion of the report for circulation mid next week. Murray W. Hitzman U. S. Geological Survey Associate Director - Energy and Minerals 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., MS 102 Reston, VA. 20192 703-648-4576 Conversation Contents timelines Attachments: /58. timelines/1.1 Assessment Timeline.xlsx /58. timelines/2.1 USGS Resource Assessment Proposal - Cost summary.pptx "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> Fri Jun 09 2017 13:15:28 GMT-0600 (MDT) Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> timelines Assessment Timeline.xlsx See how this works for you. Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> Mon Jun 12 2017 06:06:25 GMT-0600 (MDT) David Houseknecht <dhouse@usgs.gov> RE: timelines USGS Resource Assessment Proposal - Cost summary.pptx Dave, this is great. One question that's come up over the weekend is how much do we expect to spend per assessment in each of the upcoming calendar years. For the various assessment options (NPRA, the ANWR options, Central North Slope and West of NPRA, is there a way to estimate the total spend on an annual basis? I've attached a slide to capture that info; is there a way we could populate it based on best estimates presently at our disposal? I'm happy to meet anytime today to talk - I've got some meetings but let me know what works best for you and we can try to work around them. Thanks... Walter From: Houseknecht, David rmailto:dhouse@usgs.govl Sent: Friday, June 9, 2017 3:15 PM To: Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> Subject: timelines See how this works for you. Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> From: Sent: To: Subject: "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> Mon Jun 12 2017 07:08:53 GMT-0600 (MDT) Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> Re: timelines One question - I suppose it would be better to do the budget by fiscal year, right? On Mon, Jun 12, 2017 at 8:06 AM, Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> wrote: Dave, this is great. One question that's come up over the weekend is how much do we expect to spend per assessment in each of the upcoming calendar years. For the various assessment options (NPRA, the ANWR options, Central North Slope and West of NPRA, is there a way to estimate the total spend on an annual basis? I've attached a slide to capture that info; is there a way we could populate it based on best estimates presently at our disposal? I'm happy to meet anytime today to talk - I've got some meetings but let me know what works best for you and we can try to work around them. Thanks... Walter From: Houseknecht, David rmailto:dhouse@usgs.gov1 Sent: Friday, June 9, 2017 3:15 PM To: Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> Subject: timelines See how this works for you. Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> From: Sent: To: Subject: Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> Mon Jun 12 2017 07:11:34 GMT-0600 (MDT) David Houseknecht <dhouse@usgs.gov> RE: timelines Hmmm, good point. Yes, FY is probably the way to go... From: Houseknecht, David [mailto:dhouse@usgs.govl Sent: Monday, June 12, 2017 9:09 AM To: Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> Subject: Re: timelines One question - I suppose it would be better to do the budget by fiscal year, right? On Mon, Jun 12, 2017 at 8:06 AM, Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> wrote: Dave, this is great. One question that's come up over the weekend is how much do we expect to spend per assessment in each of the upcoming calendar years. For the various assessment options (NPRA, the ANWR options, Central North Slope and West of NPRA, is there a way to estimate the total spend on an annual basis? I've attached a slide to capture that info; is there a way we could populate it based on best estimates presently at our disposal? I'm happy to meet anytime today to talk - I've got some meetings but let me know what works best for you and we can try to work around them. Thanks. Walter From: Houseknecht, David [mailto:dhouse@usgs.govl Sent: Friday, June 9, 2017 3:15 PM To: Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> Subject: timelines See how this works for you. Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-0400 Assessment Budget Forecast (estimated) Assessment National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska ANWR -Option 1 ANWR -Option 2 ANWR -Option 3 Central North Slope (between ANWR and NPRA) West of NPRA TOTAL Costs in millions of dollars Notes: Text here 2017 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 2018 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 2019 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 2020 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 2021 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 Total 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 1 Assessment Calendar Year 2017 Task Quarter 1st 2nd 3rd 4th A B XXXXX XXXXXXXX C XXXX XXXX D XXXXXXX NPRA E XX F G H I J X X X ** a X Calendar Year 2018 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Calendar Year 2019 1st 2nd 3rd 4th I ANWR 1 no updated assessment (no reprocessed seismic data and no new geological data sufficient to trigger assessment) Assessment Calendar Year 2017 Task Quarter 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Calendar Year 2018 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Calendar Year 2019 1st 2nd 3rd 4th A XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX B XX XXXXXXXX XXXX C ANWR 2 D XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX Reprocess E XX XX vintange 2-D F X seismic data G X H XX I X J X Assessment Task Quarter 1st A B C D ANWR 3 New E 3-D seismic F survey G H I J Calendar Year 2017 2nd 3rd Calendar Year 2018 Calendar Year 2019 4th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX X X XX X X A Seismic data reprocessing or acquisition and processing of new 3-D data, including procurement B Review technical data and interpret seismic data C Refine interpretations of seismic and well data D Define assessment units and prepare for public review and assessment E Conduct public review meetings F Conduct assessment G Prepare release document (fact sheet) H Technical and editorial review I Release J Briefings for Administration, Congress, State, and others Assessment Calendar Year 2019 Task Quarter 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Calendar Year 2020 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Calendar Year 2021 1st 2nd 3rd 4th A XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX B XX XXXXXXXX XXXX C Central North D XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX Slope (between E XX XX NPRA and F X ANWR) G X H XX I X J X I ANWR 1 no updated assessment (no reprocessed seismic data and no new geological data sufficient to trigger assessment) Assessment Calendar Year 2019 Task Quarter 1st 2nd 3rd 4th A B C D E West of NPRA F G H I J Calendar Year 2020 Calendar Year 2021 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XX X X Note change in Calendar Year compared to previous timelines A Acquisition of existing seismic data (3-D and 2-D), including procurement B Review technical data and interpret seismic data C Refine interpretations of seismic and well data D Define assessment units and prepare for public review and assessment E Conduct public review meetings F Conduct assessment G Prepare release document (fact sheet) H Technical and editorial review I Release J Briefings for Administration, Congress, State, and others Conversation Contents assessment timelines Attachments: /59. assessment timelines/1.1 Assessment Timeline.xlsx "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov>______ From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Any feedback on this? "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> Fri Jun 09 2017 13:15:54 GMT-0600 (MDT) Christopher J Schenk <schenk@usgs.gov> assessment timelines Assessment Timeline.xlsx Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 "Schenk, Christopher" <schenk@usgs.gov> From: Sent: To: Subject: David, Looks real good. NPRA in 6 months!!! "Schenk, Christopher" <schenk@usgs.gov> Fri Jun 09 2017 15:12:59 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> Re: assessment timelines Chris On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 1:15 PM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> wrote Any feedback on this? Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Assessment Calendar Year 2017 Task Quarter 1st 2nd 3rd 4th A B XXXXX XXXXXXXX C XXXX XXXX D XXXXXXX NPRA E XX F G H I J X X X ** a X Calendar Year 2018 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Calendar Year 2019 1st 2nd 3rd 4th I ANWR 1 no updated assessment (no reprocessed seismic data and no new geological data sufficient to trigger assessment) Assessment Calendar Year 2017 Task Quarter 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Calendar Year 2018 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Calendar Year 2019 1st 2nd 3rd 4th A XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX B XX XXXXXXXX XXXX C ANWR 2 D XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX Reprocess E XX XX vintange 2-D F X seismic data G X H XX I X J X Assessment Task Quarter 1st A B C D ANWR 3 New E 3-D seismic F survey G H I J Calendar Year 2017 2nd 3rd Calendar Year 2018 Calendar Year 2019 4th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX X X XX X X A Seismic data reprocessing or acquisition and processing of new 3-D data, including procurement B Review technical data and interpret seismic data C Refine interpretations of seismic and well data D Define assessment units and prepare for public review and assessment E Conduct public review meetings F Conduct assessment G Prepare release document (fact sheet) H Technical and editorial review I Release J Briefings for Administration, Congress, State, and others Assessment Calendar Year 2019 Task Quarter 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Calendar Year 2020 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Calendar Year 2021 1st 2nd 3rd 4th A XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX B XX XXXXXXXX XXXX C Central North D XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX Slope (between E XX XX NPRA and F X ANWR) G X H XX I X J X I ANWR 1 no updated assessment (no reprocessed seismic data and no new geological data sufficient to trigger assessment) Assessment Calendar Year 2019 Task Quarter 1st 2nd 3rd 4th A B C D E West of NPRA F G H I J Calendar Year 2020 Calendar Year 2021 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XX X X Note change in Calendar Year compared to previous timelines A Acquisition of existing seismic data (3-D and 2-D), including procurement B Review technical data and interpret seismic data C Refine interpretations of seismic and well data D Define assessment units and prepare for public review and assessment E Conduct public review meetings F Conduct assessment G Prepare release document (fact sheet) H Technical and editorial review I Release J Briefings for Administration, Congress, State, and others Conversation Contents Drafts Attachments: /61. Drafts/1.1 Plan draft l.docx /61. Drafts/1.2 Assessment Timeline.xlsx "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> Fri Jun 09 2017 06:56:53 GMT-0600 (MDT) Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> Drafts Plan draft 1.docx Assessment Timeline.xlsx Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Plan for Updating Alaska North Slope Assessments Introduction Secretarial Order 3352, Section 4b, directs the Assistant Secretary - Land and Minerals Management and the Assistant Secretary - Water and Science to submit to the Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy a joint plan for updating current assessments of undiscovered, technically recoverable oil and natural gas resources of the Alaska North Slope, focusing on Federal lands including the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) and the Section 1002 Area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). This plan is prepared by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), whose missions include assessing oil and natural gas resources of all onshore and State waters areas of the United States, in collaboration with the Bureau of Land Management - Alaska Region (BLM) and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management - Alaska OCS Region (BOEM). BLM and BOEM manage oil and gas resources of Federal lands and the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), respectively. Those missions include conducting lease sales and collecting and archiving pertinent exploration and development data. Current Alaska North Slope Assessments 1 b 5 Assessment Workflow 2 b 5 3 (b) (5) ANWR b 5 4 b 5 5 b 5 Conversation Contents Assessments "Hitzman, Murray" <mhitzman@usgs.gov> From: Sent: To: Subject: "Hitzman, Murray" <mhitzman@usgs.gov> Wed Jun 07 2017 09:20:20 GMT-0600 (MDT) David Houseknecht <dhouse@usgs.gov>, Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> Assessments David I am on capitol hill today but wanted to reach out to see what you have heard and what you are doing regarding the possible assessments on NPRA and AnWr 1002. You saw the plan we gave to Bill W. last week. I presented it to Vincent DeVita yesterday at DOI. Do you know if Kate MacGregor has a copy? If you have been in touch with Kate do you know what she is expecting from USGS and when? Just want to make sure we are responsive to DOI on the Secretarial order and how we go about doing that. Perhaps we could meet sometime Friday morning before 9:30 am? Murray W. Hitzman U. S. Geological Survey Associate Director - Energy and Minerals 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., MS 102 Reston, VA. 20192 703-648-4576 "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> Wed Jun 07 2017 09:47:25 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Hitzman, Murray" <mhitzman@usgs.gov> Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> Re: Assessments Just got off the phone with Kate MacGregor - both NPRA and ANWR assessments are a go. I do not know if Kate has seen the plan you gave to Bill, but she did not mention it, so my guess is she has not seen it. Kate knows I am coordinating with BOEM and BLM in Alaska, and I told her I will be in touch with them today and schedule a conference call for later this week to cover some items that we need to agree on before drafting the plan, which Kate says is due on June 21. Kate seems please with our progress. She also confirmed that she is scheduling her Alaska trip to visit BOEM and BLM and then join us in the field for at least 3 days. Yes, I can meet Monday morning - just let me know. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:20 AM, Hitzman, Murray <mhitzman@usgs.gov> wrote: David I am on capitol hill today but wanted to reach out to see what you have heard and what you are doing regarding the possible assessments on NPRA and ANWR 1002. You saw the plan we gave to Bill W. last week. I presented it to Vincent DeVita yesterday at DOI. Do you know if Kate MacGregor has a copy? If you have been in touch with Kate do you know what she is expecting from USGS and when? Just want to make sure we are responsive to DOI on the Secretarial order and how we go about doing that. Perhaps we could meet sometime Friday morning before 9:30 am? Murray W. Hitzman U. S. Geological Survey Associate Director - Energy and Minerals 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., MS 102 Reston, VA. 20192 703-648-4576 Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 "Hitzman, Murray" <mhitzman@usgs.gov> From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Hitzman, Murray" <mhitzman@usgs.gov> Wed Jun 07 2017 09:53:23 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> Re: Assessments meeting would be Friday morning not monday - any word from Kate on how we pay for the assessments? this is the critical issue for us. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:47 AM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> wrote: Just got off the phone with Kate MacGregor - both NPRA and ANWR assessments are a go. I do not know if Kate has seen the plan you gave to Bill, but she did not mention it, so my guess is she has not seen it. Kate knows I am coordinating with BOEM and BLM in Alaska, and I told her I will be in touch with them today and schedule a conference call for later this week to cover some items that we need to agree on before drafting the plan, which Kate says is due on June 21. Kate seems please with our progress. She also confirmed that she is scheduling her Alaska trip to visit BOEM and BLM and then join us in the field for at least 3 days. Yes, I can meet Monday morning - just let me know. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:20 AM, Hitzman, Murray <mhitzman@usgs.gov> wrote: David I am on capitol hill today but wanted to reach out to see what you have heard and what you are doing regarding the possible assessments on NPRA and ANWR 1002. You saw the plan we gave to Bill W. last week. I presented it to Vincent DeVita yesterday at DOI. Do you know if Kate MacGregor has a copy? If you have been in touch with Kate do you know what she is expecting from USGS and when? Just want to make sure we are responsive to DOI on the Secretarial order and how we go about doing that. Perhaps we could meet sometime Friday morning before 9:30 am? Murray W. Hitzman U. S. Geological Survey Associate Director - Energy and Minerals 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., MS 102 Reston, VA. 20192 703-648-4576 Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Murray W. Hitzman U. S. Geological Survey Associate Director - Energy and Minerals 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., MS 102 Reston, VA. 20192 703-648-4576 "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> From: Sent: "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> Wed Jun 07 2017 10:38:23 GMT-0600 (MDT) To: CC: Subject: "Hitzman, Murray" <mhitzman@usgs.gov> Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> Re: Assessments Right, I intended to type Friday. No on funding source, although I told her that I've responded to some Q&A's and that data accessibility and cost would be significant factors in timing and completion of assessments. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:53 AM, Hitzman, Murray <mhitzman@usgs.gov> wrote: meeting would be Friday morning not monday - any word from Kate on how we pay for the assessments? this is the critical issue for us. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:47 AM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> wrote: Just got off the phone with Kate MacGregor - both NPRA and ANWR assessments are a go. I do not know if Kate has seen the plan you gave to Bill, but she did not mention it, so my guess is she has not seen it. Kate knows I am coordinating with BOEM and BLM in Alaska, and I told her I will be in touch with them today and schedule a conference call for later this week to cover some items that we need to agree on before drafting the plan, which Kate says is due on June 21. Kate seems please with our progress. She also confirmed that she is scheduling her Alaska trip to visit BOEM and BLM and then join us in the field for at least 3 days. Yes, I can meet Monday morning - just let me know. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:20 AM, Hitzman, Murray <mhitzman@usgs.gov> wrote: David I am on capitol hill today but wanted to reach out to see what you have heard and what you are doing regarding the possible assessments on NPRA and ANWR 1002. You saw the plan we gave to Bill W. last week. I presented it to Vincent DeVita yesterday at DOI. Do you know if Kate MacGregor has a copy? If you have been in touch with Kate do you know what she is expecting from USGS and when? Just want to make sure we are responsive to DOI on the Secretarial order and how we go about doing that. Perhaps we could meet sometime Friday morning before 9:30 am? Murray W. Hitzman U. S. Geological Survey Associate Director - Energy and Minerals 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., MS 102 Reston, VA. 20192 703-648-4576 Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Murray W. Hitzman U. S. Geological Survey Associate Director - Energy and Minerals 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., MS 102 Reston, VA. 20192 703-648-4576 Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> Thu Jun 08 2017 15:23:50 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Hitzman, Murray" <mhitzman@usgs.gov> Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> Re: Assessments Yesterday I communicated with Solicitors Office in Anchorage and BLM in Anchorage. Today I had conference call with BOEM in Anchorage. So, coordination/collaboration is well under way. All these folks are indicating that we have the lead on Section 4b of the SO. I sent bullets of issues to all a couple days ago and have started draft of response to Section 4b. I'd like to have complete draft to circulate to BLM and BOEM by COB tomorrow or first thing Monday. Do you still want to meet tomorrow am for update? On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:53 AM, Hitzman, Murray <mhitzman@usgs.gov> wrote: meeting would be Friday morning not monday - any word from Kate on how we pay for the assessments? this is the critical issue for us. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:47 AM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> wrote: Just got off the phone with Kate MacGregor - both NPRA and ANWR assessments are a go. I do not know if Kate has seen the plan you gave to Bill, but she did not mention it, so my guess is she has not seen it. Kate knows I am coordinating with BOEM and BLM in Alaska, and I told her I will be in touch with them today and schedule a conference call for later this week to cover some items that we need to agree on before drafting the plan, which Kate says is due on June 21. Kate seems please with our progress. She also confirmed that she is scheduling her Alaska trip to visit BOEM and BLM and then join us in the field for at least 3 days. Yes, I can meet Monday morning - just let me know. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:20 AM, Hitzman, Murray <mhitzman@usgs.gov> wrote: David I am on capitol hill today but wanted to reach out to see what you have heard and what you are doing regarding the possible assessments on NPRA and ANWR 1002. You saw the plan we gave to Bill W. last week. I presented it to Vincent DeVita yesterday at DOI. Do you know if Kate MacGregor has a copy? If you have been in touch with Kate do you know what she is expecting from USGS and when? Just want to make sure we are responsive to DOI on the Secretarial order and how we go about doing that. Perhaps we could meet sometime Friday morning before 9:30 am? Murray W. Hitzman U. S. Geological Survey Associate Director - Energy and Minerals 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., MS 102 Reston, VA. 20192 703-648-4576 Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Murray W. Hitzman U. S. Geological Survey Associate Director - Energy and Minerals 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., MS 102 Reston, VA. 20192 703-648-4576 Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 "Hitzman, Murray" <mhitzman@usgs.gov> From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Hitzman, Murray" <mhitzman@usgs.gov> Thu Jun 08 2017 17:02:47 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov>, "Mengestu, Hirut" <hmengestu@usgs.gov> Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> Re: Assessments Just got back from 2 meetings with Vincent DeDito, Kate, Scott and others at DOI on the assessments. We definitely need to meet tomorrow to go through work plans, getting a plan written for DOI, and especially budgets. My day is already packed. I have 11:30 to 1 pm free if that might work for you both. we could meet in walter's office. alot to talk through. thanks On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 5:23 PM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> wrote: Yesterday I communicated with Solicitors Office in Anchorage and BLM in Anchorage. Today I had conference call with BOEM in Anchorage. So, coordination/collaboration is well under way. All these folks are indicating that we have the lead on Section 4b of the SO. I sent bullets of issues to all a couple days ago and have started draft of response to Section 4b. I'd like to have complete draft to circulate to BLM and BOEM by COB tomorrow or first thing Monday. Do you still want to meet tomorrow am for update? On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:53 AM, Hitzman, Murray <mhitzman@usgs.gov> wrote: meeting would be Friday morning not monday - any word from Kate on how we pay for the assessments? this is the critical issue for us. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:47 AM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> wrote: Just got off the phone with Kate MacGregor - both NPRA and ANWR assessments are a go. I do not know if Kate has seen the plan you gave to Bill, but she did not mention it, so my guess is she has not seen it. Kate knows I am coordinating with BOEM and BLM in Alaska, and I told her I will be in touch with them today and schedule a conference call for later this week to cover some items that we need to agree on before drafting the plan, which Kate says is due on June 21. Kate seems please with our progress. She also confirmed that she is scheduling her Alaska trip to visit BOEM and BLM and then join us in the field for at least 3 days. Yes, I can meet Monday morning - just let me know. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:20 AM, Hitzman, Murray <mhitzman@usgs.gov> wrote: David I am on capitol hill today but wanted to reach out to see what you have heard and what you are doing regarding the possible assessments on NPRA and ANWR 1002. You saw the plan we gave to Bill W. last week. I presented it to Vincent DeVita yesterday at DOI. Do you know if Kate MacGregor has a copy? If you have been in touch with Kate do you know what she is expecting from USGS and when? Just want to make sure we are responsive to DOI on the Secretarial order and how we go about doing that. Perhaps we could meet sometime Friday morning before 9:30 am? Murray W. Hitzman U. S. Geological Survey Associate Director - Energy and Minerals 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., MS 102 Reston, VA. 20192 703-648-4576 Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Murray W. Hitzman U. S. Geological Survey Associate Director - Energy and Minerals 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., MS 102 Reston, VA. 20192 703-648-4576 Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Murray W. Hitzman U. S. Geological Survey Associate Director - Energy and Minerals 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., MS 102 Reston, VA. 20192 703-648-4576 Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> From: Sent: To: Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> Thu Jun 08 2017 18:19:50 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Hitzman, Murray" <mhitzman@usgs.gov> CC: Subject: "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov>, "Mengestu, Hirut" <hmengestu@usgs.gov> Re: Assessments Murray, is there any way we could meet earlier? I'm headed to the hill around 11:00 AM. If need be I can cancel with Faye et al. If not, I'm also not opposed to meeting on Saturday; just let me know... Walter Sent from my iPhone On Jun 8, 2017, at 7:02 PM, Hitzman, Murray <mhitzman@usgs.gov> wrote: Just got back from 2 meetings with Vincent DeDito, Kate, Scott and others at DOI on the assessments. We definitely need to meet tomorrow to go through work plans, getting a plan written for DOI, and especially budgets. My day is already packed. I have 11:30 to 1 pm free if that might work for you both. we could meet in walter's office. alot to talk through. thanks On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 5:23 PM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> wrote: Yesterday I communicated with Solicitors Office in Anchorage and BLM in Anchorage. Today I had conference call with BOEM in Anchorage. So, coordination/collaboration is well under way. All these folks are indicating that we have the lead on Section 4b of the SO. I sent bullets of issues to all a couple days ago and have started draft of response to Section 4b. I'd like to have complete draft to circulate to BLM and BOEm by COB tomorrow or first thing Monday. Do you still want to meet tomorrow am for update? On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:53 AM, Hitzman, Murray <mhitzman@usgs.gov> wrote: meeting would be Friday morning not monday - any word from Kate on how we pay for the assessments? this is the critical issue for us. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:47 AM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> wrote: Just got off the phone with Kate MacGregor - both NPRA and ANWR assessments are a go. I do not know if Kate has seen the plan you gave to Bill, but she did not mention it, so my guess is she has not seen it. Kate knows I am coordinating with BOEM and BLM in Alaska, and I told her I will be in touch with them today and schedule a conference call for later this week to cover some items that we need to agree on before drafting the plan, which Kate says is due on June 21. Kate seems please with our progress. She also confirmed that she is scheduling her Alaska trip to visit BOEM and BLM and then join us in the field for at least 3 days. Yes, I can meet Monday morning - just let me know. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:20 AM, Hitzman, Murray <mhitzman@usgs.gov> wrote: David I am on capitol hill today but wanted to reach out to see what you have heard and what you are doing regarding the possible assessments on NPRA and ANWR 1002. You saw the plan we gave to Bill W. last week. I presented it to Vincent DeVita yesterday at DOI. Do you know if Kate MacGregor has a copy? If you have been in touch with Kate do you know what she is expecting from USGS and when? Just want to make sure we are responsive to DOI on the Secretarial order and how we go about doing that. Perhaps we could meet sometime Friday morning before 9:30 am? Murray W. Hitzman U. S. Geological Survey Associate Director - Energy and Minerals 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., MS 102 Reston, VA. 20192 703-648-4576 Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Murray W. Hitzman U. S. Geological Survey Associate Director - Energy and Minerals 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., MS 102 Reston, VA. 20192 703-648-4576 Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Murray W. Hitzman U. S. Geological Survey Associate Director - Energy and Minerals 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., MS 102 Reston, VA. 20192 703-648-4576 "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> Thu Jun 08 2017 18:22:23 GMT-0600 (MDT) Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> "Hitzman, Murray" <mhitzman@usgs.gov>, "Mengestu, Hirut" <hmengestu@usgs.gov> Re: Assessments I will arrive at office no later than 8:30 and can meet anytime. I also can meet Saturday. On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 8:19 PM, Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> wrote: Murray, is there any way we could meet earlier? I'm headed to the hill around 11:00 AM. If need be I can cancel with Faye et al. If not, I'm also not opposed to meeting on Saturday; just let me know... Walter Sent from my iPhone On Jun 8, 2017, at 7:02 PM, Hitzman, Murray <mhitzman@usgs.gov> wrote: Just got back from 2 meetings with Vincent DeDito, Kate, Scott and others at DOI on the assessments. We definitely need to meet tomorrow to go through work plans, getting a plan written for DOI, and especially budgets. My day is already packed. I have 11:30 to 1 pm free if that might work for you both. we could meet in walter's office. alot to talk through. thanks On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 5:23 PM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> wrote: Yesterday I communicated with Solicitors Office in Anchorage and BLM in Anchorage. Today I had conference call with BOEM in Anchorage. So, coordination/collaboration is well under way. All these folks are indicating that we have the lead on Section 4b of the SO. I sent bullets of issues to all a couple days ago and have started draft of response to Section 4b. I'd like to have complete draft to circulate to BLM and BOEM by COB tomorrow or first thing Monday. Do you still want to meet tomorrow am for update? On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:53 AM, Hitzman, Murray <mhitzman@usgs.gov> wrote: meeting would be Friday morning not monday - any word from Kate on how we pay for the assessments? this is the critical issue for us. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:47 AM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> wrote: Just got off the phone with Kate MacGregor - both NPRA and ANWR assessments are a go. I do not know if Kate has seen the plan you gave to Bill, but she did not mention it, so my guess is she has not seen it. Kate knows I am coordinating with BOEM and BLM in Alaska, and I told her I will be in touch with them today and schedule a conference call for later this week to cover some items that we need to agree on before drafting the plan, which Kate says is due on June 21. Kate seems please with our progress. She also confirmed that she is scheduling her Alaska trip to visit BOEM and BLM and then join us in the field for at least 3 days. Yes, I can meet Monday morning - just let me know. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:20 AM, Hitzman, Murray <mhitzman@usgs.gov> wrote: David I am on capitol hill today but wanted to reach out to see what you have heard and what you are doing regarding the possible assessments on NPRA and ANWR 1002. You saw the plan we gave to Bill W. last week. I presented it to Vincent DeVita yesterday at DOI. Do you know if Kate MacGregor has a copy? If you have been in touch with Kate do you know what she is expecting from USGS and when? Just want to make sure we are responsive to DOI on the Secretarial order and how we go about doing that. Perhaps we could meet sometime Friday morning before 9:30 am? Murray W. Hitzman U. S. Geological Survey Associate Director - Energy and Minerals 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., MS 102 Reston, VA. 20192 703-648-4576 Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Murray W. Hitzman U. S. Geological Survey Associate Director - Energy and Minerals 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., MS 102 Reston, VA. 20192 703-648-4576 Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Murray W. Hitzman U. S. Geological Survey Associate Director - Energy and Minerals 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., MS 102 Reston, VA. 20192 703-648-4576 Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 hmengestu@usgs.gov From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: hmengestu@usgs.gov Thu Jun 08 2017 20:40:22 GMT-0600 (MDT) Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> "Hitzman, Murray" <mhitzman@usgs.gov>, "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> Re: Assessments How early do you want to meet -- I can move his 8:30 if that works for you and Dave. Thanks, Hirut Sent from my iPad On Jun 8, 2017, at 8:19 PM, Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> wrote: Murray, is there any way we could meet earlier? I'm headed to the hill around 11:00 AM. if need be I can cancel with Faye et al. If not, I'm also not opposed to meeting on Saturday; just let me know... Walter Sent from my iPhone On Jun 8, 2017, at 7:02 PM, Hitzman, Murray <mhitzman@usgs.gov> wrote: Just got back from 2 meetings with Vincent DeDito, Kate, Scott and others at DOI on the assessments. We definitely need to meet tomorrow to go through work plans, getting a plan written for DOI, and especially budgets. My day is already packed. I have 11:30 to 1 pm free if that might work for you both. we could meet in walter's office. alot to talk through. thanks On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 5:23 PM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> wrote: Yesterday I communicated with Solicitors Office in Anchorage and BLM in Anchorage. Today I had conference call with BOEM in Anchorage. So, coordination/collaboration is well under way. All these folks are indicating that we have the lead on Section 4b of the SO. I sent bullets of issues to all a couple days ago and have started draft of response to Section 4b. I'd like to have complete draft to circulate to BLM and BOEM by COB tomorrow or first thing Monday. Do you still want to meet tomorrow am for update? On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:53 AM, Hitzman, Murray <mhitzman@usgs.gov> wrote: meeting would be Friday morning not monday - any word from Kate on how we pay for the assessments? this is the critical issue for us. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:47 AM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> wrote: Just got off the phone with Kate MacGregor - both NPRA and ANWR assessments are a go. I do not know if Kate has seen the plan you gave to Bill, but she did not mention it, so my guess is she has not seen it. Kate knows I am coordinating with BOEM and BLM in Alaska, and I told her I will be in touch with them today and schedule a conference call for later this week to cover some items that we need to agree on before drafting the plan, which Kate says is due on June 21. Kate seems please with our progress. She also confirmed that she is scheduling her Alaska trip to visit BOEM and BLM and then join us in the field for at least 3 days. Yes, I can meet Monday morning - just let me know. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:20 AM, Hitzman, Murray <mhitzman@usgs.gov> wrote: David I am on capitol hill today but wanted to reach out to see what you have heard and what you are doing regarding the possible assessments on NPRA and ANWR 1002. You saw the plan we gave to Bill W. last week. I presented it to Vincent DeVita yesterday at DOI. Do you know if Kate MacGregor has a copy? If you have been in touch with Kate do you know what she is expecting from USGS and when? Just want to make sure we are responsive to DOI on the Secretarial order and how we go about doing that. Perhaps we could meet sometime Friday morning before 9:30 am? Murray W. Hitzman U. S. Geological Survey Associate Director - Energy and Minerals 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., MS 102 Reston, VA. 20192 703-648-4576 Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Murray W. Hitzman U. S. Geological Survey Associate Director - Energy and Minerals 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., MS 102 Reston, VA. 20192 703-648-4576 Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Murray W. Hitzman U. S. Geological Survey Associate Director - Energy and Minerals 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., MS 102 Reston, VA. 20192 703-648-4576 "Mengestu, Hirut" <hmengestu@usgs.gov> From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Mengestu, Hirut" <hmengestu@usgs.gov> Thu Jun 08 2017 20:59:56 GMT-0600 (MDT) Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> "Hitzman, Murray" <mhitzman@usgs.gov>, "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> Re: Assessments It is scheduled now for 8:30 am tomorrow morning (6/9) in Murray's office. Murray -- I moved your 8:30 to 11:45 am Thanks. Hirut S. Mengestu Office of the Associate Director for Energy and Minerals, and Environmental Health - USGS 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS 102, Reston, VA 20192 Phone: 703-648-7419, Fax: 703-648-7031 On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 10:40 PM, <hmengestu@usgs.gov> wrote: How early do you want to meet -- I can move his 8:30 if that works for you and Dave. Thanks, Hirut Sent from my iPad On Jun 8, 2017, at 8:19 PM, Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> wrote: Murray, is there any way we could meet earlier? I'm headed to the hill around 11:00 AM. If need be I can cancel with Faye et al. If not, I'm also not opposed to meeting on Saturday; just let me know... Walter Sent from my iPhone On Jun 8, 2017, at 7:02 PM, Hitzman, Murray <mhitzman@usgs.gov> wrote: Just got back from 2 meetings with Vincent DeDito, Kate, Scott and others at DOI on the assessments. We definitely need to meet tomorrow to go through work plans, getting a plan written for DOI, and especially budgets. My day is already packed. I have 11:30 to 1 pm free if that might work for you both. we could meet in walter's office. alot to talk through. thanks On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 5:23 PM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> wrote: Yesterday I communicated with Solicitors Office in Anchorage and BLM in Anchorage. Today I had conference call with BOEM in Anchorage. So, coordination/collaboration is well under way. All these folks are indicating that we have the lead on Section 4b of the SO. I sent bullets of issues to all a couple days ago and have started draft of response to Section 4b. I'd like to have complete draft to circulate to BLM and BOEM by COB tomorrow or first thing Monday. Do you still want to meet tomorrow am for update? On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:53 AM, Hitzman, Murray <mhitzman@usgs.gov> wrote: meeting would be Friday morning not monday - any word from Kate on how we pay for the assessments? this is the critical issue for us. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:47 AM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> wrote: Just got off the phone with Kate MacGregor - both NPRA and ANWR assessments are a go. I do not know if Kate has seen the plan you gave to Bill, but she did not mention it, so my guess is she has not seen it. Kate knows I am coordinating with BOEM and BLM in Alaska, and I told her I will be in touch with them today and schedule a conference call for later this week to cover some items that we need to agree on before drafting the plan, which Kate says is due on June 21. Kate seems please with our progress. She also confirmed that she is scheduling her Alaska trip to visit BOEM and BLM and then join us in the field for at least 3 days. Yes, I can meet Monday morning - just let me know. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:20 AM, Hitzman, Murray <mhitzman@usgs.gov> wrote: David I am on capitol hill today but wanted to reach out to see what you have heard and what you are doing regarding the possible assessments on NPRA and ANWR 1002. You saw the plan we gave to Bill W. last week. I presented it to Vincent DeVita yesterday at DOI. Do you know if Kate MacGregor has a copy? If you have been in touch with Kate do you know what she is expecting from USGS and when? Just want to make sure we are responsive to DOI on the Secretarial order and how we go about doing that. Perhaps we could meet sometime Friday morning before 9:30 am? Murray W. Hitzman U. S. Geological Survey Associate Director - Energy and Minerals 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., MS 102 Reston, VA. 20192 703-648-4576 Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Murray W. Hitzman U. S. Geological Survey Associate Director - Energy and Minerals 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., MS 102 Reston, VA. 20192 703-648-4576 Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Murray W. Hitzman U. S. Geological Survey Associate Director - Energy and Minerals 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., MS 102 Reston, VA. 20192 703-648-4576 Conversation Contents SO 3352 Attachments: /64. SO 3352/1.1 _North Slope Assessments.docx /64. SO 3352/1.2 Assessment Protocol.docx "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Attachments: "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> Wed Jun 07 2017 13:56:35 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Svejnoha, Wayne" <wsvejnoh@blm.gov>, David Johnston <david.johnston@boem.gov> "Gieryic, Michael" <mike.gieryic@sol.doi.gov>, Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov>, Christopher J Schenk <schenk@usgs.gov> SO 3352 _North Slope Assessments.docx Assessment Protocol.docx Hello Wayne and David: It appears that the lead for responding to SO 3352 Section 4b falls on my shoulders so I want to share with you an outline (attached) for a discussion I think we need to have before proceeding. This outline includes insights that I gained from a phone call I received this morning from Kate MacGregor. Would the two of you, and anyone else you would choose to include, be available for a conference call tomorrow or Friday? I think that would be the most efficient way to resolve several issues that we must incorporate into our response to Secton 4b. Inasmuch as the version of SO 3352 that I downloaded is undated, I asked Kate when it was signed and when the response is due. Her answers were that the signature is dated 7 and the response is due June 21. I suggest we work towards having a final draft for review in our respective bureaus no later than June 15. I am available tomorrow and Friday anytime between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm eastern time, so let me know when a phone call is possible. In addition to the attached outline, I also am attaching a set of bullets that summarize the protocol we use for our Alaska assessments. This was prepared for another purpose, but think it might help you understand our process. Finally, if you are not aware of the assessment methodology used by the USGS, all documentation can be found here: https://energy.usgs.gov/OilGas/AssessmentsData/NationalOilGasAssessment/Methodology.aspx Thanks, and I look forward to speaking by phone soon. Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 "Svejnoha, Wayne" <wsvejnoh@blm.gov> From: Sent: To: Subject: "Svejnoha, Wayne" <wsvejnoh@blm.gov> Wed Jun 07 2017 14:14:45 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> Re: SO 3352 David: The NPR-A and 1002 geophysical onshore data for BLM is stored at BOEM as you are aware. BLM also has individual logs and core samples that we could make available for you. Just a small suggestion, The assessment summary you have identifies "working at BOEM", Although that is the physical location of the data, it is not theirs to share. I would appreciate the mention of BLM since we are the owners of the data and will be the agency making it available for you. We have had some confusion in the department regarding onshore BLM versus offshore BOEM responsibilities. Please let us know when you would like to schedule looking at this data. Thank You very much Wayne On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:56 AM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usas.aov> wrote: Hello Wayne and David: It appears that the lead for responding to SO 3352 Section 4b falls on my shoulders so I want to share with you an outline (attached) for a discussion I think we need to have before proceeding. This outline includes insights that I gained from a phone call I received this morning from Kate MacGregor. Would the two of you, and anyone else you would choose to include, be available for a conference call tomorrow or Friday? I think that would be the most efficient way to resolve several issues that we must incorporate into our response to Secton 4b. Inasmuch as the version of SO 3352 that I downloaded is undated, I asked Kate when it was signed and when the response is due. Her answers were that the signature is dated 7 and the response is due June 21. I suggest we work towards having a final draft for review in our respective bureaus no later than June 15. I am available tomorrow and Friday anytime between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm eastern time, so let me know when a phone call is possible. In addition to the attached outline, I also am attaching a set of bullets that summarize the protocol we use for our Alaska assessments. This was prepared for another purpose, but think it might help you understand our process. Finally, if you are not aware of the assessment methodology used by the USGS, all documentation can be found here: https://enerav.usas.aov/OilGas/AssessmentsData/NationalOilGasAssessment/ Methodologv.aspx Thanks, and I look forward to speaking by phone soon. Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Wayne M Svejnoha "Johnston, David" <david.johnston@boem.gov> From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Johnston, David" <david.johnston@boem.gov> Wed Jun 07 2017 16:23:43 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> "Svejnoha, Wayne" <wsvejnoh@blm.gov>, "Gieryic, Michael" <mike.gieryic@sol.doi.gov>, Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov>, Christopher J Schenk <schenk@usgs.gov> Re: SO 3352 I would prefer doing the telephone call tomorrow, June 8. I will make myself available any time between 7 am to 4 pm Alaska time. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:56 AM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> wrote: Hello Wayne and David: It appears that the lead for responding to SO 3352 Section 4b falls on my shoulders so I want to share with you an outline (attached) for a discussion I think we need to have before proceeding. This outline includes insights that I gained from a phone call I received this morning from Kate MacGregor. Would the two of you, and anyone else you would choose to include, be available for a conference call tomorrow or Friday? I think that would be the most efficient way to resolve several issues that we must incorporate into our response to Secton 4b. Inasmuch as the version of SO 3352 that I downloaded is undated, I asked Kate when it was signed and when the response is due. Her answers were that the signature is dated 7 and the response is due June 21. I suggest we work towards having a final draft for review in our respective bureaus no later than June 15. I am available tomorrow and Friday anytime between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm eastern time, so let me know when a phone call is possible. In addition to the attached outline, I also am attaching a set of bullets that summarize the protocol we use for our Alaska assessments. This was prepared for another purpose, but think it might help you understand our process. Finally, if you are not aware of the assessment methodology used by the USGS, all documentation can be found here: https://energy.usgs.gov/OilGas/AssessmentsData/NationalOilGasAssessment/ Methodology.aspx Thanks, and I look forward to speaking by phone soon. Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> From: Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> Sent: To: CC: Subject: Wed Jun 07 2017 18:27:59 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Johnston, David" <david.johnston@boem.gov> "Svejnoha, Wayne" <wsvejnoh@blm.gov>, "Gieryic, Michael" <mike.gieryic@sol.doi.gov>, Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov>, Christopher J Schenk <schenk@usgs.gov> Re: SO 3352 OK, thanks David. Doesn't really sound like Wayne thinks we need a conference call, so let's plan on doing one tomorrow, and I will try to keep it as short as possible. I may try to work at home tomorrow unless things in the office over-rule that. I'll contact you in the morning eastern time and try to set a time. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 6:23 PM, Johnston, David <david.johnston@boem.gov> wrote: I would prefer doing the telephone call tomorrow, June 8. I will make myself available any time between 7 am to 4 pm Alaska time. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:56 AM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> wrote: Hello Wayne and David: It appears that the lead for responding to SO 3352 Section 4b falls on my shoulders so I want to share with you an outline (attached) for a discussion I think we need to have before proceeding. This outline includes insights that I gained from a phone call I received this morning from Kate MacGregor. Would the two of you, and anyone else you would choose to include, be available for a conference call tomorrow or Friday? I think that would be the most efficient way to resolve several issues that we must incorporate into our response to Secton 4b. Inasmuch as the version of SO 3352 that I downloaded is undated, I asked Kate when it was signed and when the response is due. Her answers were that the signature is dated 7 and the response is due June 21. I suggest we work towards having a final draft for review in our respective bureaus no later than June 15. I am available tomorrow and Friday anytime between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm eastern time, so let me know when a phone call is possible. In addition to the attached outline, I also am attaching a set of bullets that summarize the protocol we use for our Alaska assessments. This was prepared for another purpose, but think it might help you understand our process. Finally, if you are not aware of the assessment methodology used by the USGS, all documentation can be found here: https://energy.usgs.gov/OilGas/AssessmentsData/Nationa lOilGasAssessment/Methodology.aspx Thanks, and I look forward to speaking by phone soon. Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> From: Sent: To: Subject: "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> Thu Jun 08 2017 07:30:55 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Svejnoha, Wayne" <wsvejnoh@blm.gov> Re: SO 3352 Thanks, Wayne - I will make sure the BLM and BOEM roles in NPRA are clearly delineated in draft document. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 4:14 PM, Svejnoha, Wayne <wsvejnoh@blm.gov> wrote: David: The NPR-A and 1002 geophysical onshore data for BLM is stored at BOEM as you are aware. BLM also has individual logs and core samples that we could make available for you. Just a small suggestion, The assessment summary you have identifies "working at BOEM", Although that is the physical location of the data, it is not theirs to share. I would appreciate the mention of BLM since we are the owners of the data and will be the agency making it available for you. We have had some confusion in the department regarding onshore BLM versus offshore BOEM responsibilities. Please let us know when you would like to schedule looking at this data. Thank You very much Wayne On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:56 AM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usas.aov> wrote: Hello Wayne and David: It appears that the lead for responding to SO 3352 Section 4b falls on my shoulders so I want to share with you an outline (attached) for a discussion I think we need to have before proceeding. This outline includes insights that I gained from a phone call I received this morning from Kate MacGregor. Would the two of you, and anyone else you would choose to include, be available for a conference call tomorrow or Friday? I think that would be the most efficient way to resolve several issues that we must incorporate into our response to Secton 4b. Inasmuch as the version of SO 3352 that I downloaded is undated, I asked Kate when it was signed and when the response is due. Her answers were that the signature is dated 7 and the response is due June 21. I suggest we work towards having a final draft for review in our respective bureaus no later than June 15. I am available tomorrow and Friday anytime between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm eastern time, so let me know when a phone call is possible. In addition to the attached outline, I also am attaching a set of bullets that summarize the protocol we use for our Alaska assessments. This was prepared for another purpose, but think it might help you understand our process. Finally, if you are not aware of the assessment methodology used by the USGS, all documentation can be found here: https://enerav.usas.aov/OilGas/AssessmentsData/Nationa lOilGasAssessment/Methodologv.aspx Thanks, and I look forward to speaking by phone soon. Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Wayne M Svejnoha Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> Thu Jun 08 2017 07:35:53 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Johnston, David" <david.johnston@boem.gov> "Svejnoha, Wayne" <wsvejnoh@blm.gov>, "Gieryic, Michael" <mike.gieryic@sol.doi.gov>, Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov>, Christopher J Schenk <schenk@usgs.gov> Re: SO 3352 David and others: I am in the office today and can chat anytime that is convenient. Let me suggest 9:00 am Alaska time, 11:00 am Denver time, and 1:00 pm Reston time. If that works, I can initiate a conference call. If that does not work, please suggest an alternative time. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 6:23 PM, Johnston, David <david.johnston@boem.gov> wrote: I would prefer doing the telephone call tomorrow, June 8. I will make myself available any time between 7 am to 4 pm Alaska time. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:56 AM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> wrote: Hello Wayne and David: It appears that the lead for responding to SO 3352 Section 4b falls on my shoulders so I want to share with you an outline (attached) for a discussion I think we need to have before proceeding. This outline includes insights that I gained from a phone call I received this morning from Kate MacGregor. Would the two of you, and anyone else you would choose to include, be available for a conference call tomorrow or Friday? I think that would be the most efficient way to resolve several issues that we must incorporate into our response to Secton 4b. Inasmuch as the version of SO 3352 that I downloaded is undated, I asked Kate when it was signed and when the response is due. Her answers were that the signature is dated 7 and the response is due June 21. I suggest we work towards having a final draft for review in our respective bureaus no later than June 15. I am available tomorrow and Friday anytime between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm eastern time, so let me know when a phone call is possible. In addition to the attached outline, I also am attaching a set of bullets that summarize the protocol we use for our Alaska assessments. This was prepared for another purpose, but think it might help you understand our process. Finally, if you are not aware of the assessment methodology used by the USGS, all documentation can be found here: https://energy.usgs.gov/OilGas/AssessmentsData/Nationa lOilGasAssessment/Methodology.aspx Thanks, and I look forward to speaking by phone soon. Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 "Gieryic, Michael" <mike.gieryic@sol.doi.gov> From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Gieryic, Michael" <mike.gieryic@sol.doi.gov> Thu Jun 08 2017 09:25:36 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> "Johnston, David" <david.johnston@boem.gov>, "Svejnoha, Wayne' <wsvejnoh@blm.gov>, Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov>, Christopher J Schenk <schenk@usgs.gov> Re: SO 3352 Dave et al. - Please leave me out of future emails on this topic, unless you decide to seek my legal input. My sole purpose in discussing the issue with Dave yesterday was to confirm that he was taking the lead on developing a response to Section 4b of the order. I now understand that to be the case and thus there is no longer a need to keep me looped into the response effort. Mike Gieryic Attorney-Adviser Office of the Regional Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 4230 University Drive, Suite 300 Anchorage, AK 99508 Phone: (907) 271-1420; Fax: (907) 271-4143 mike.gieryic@sol.doi.gov On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 5:35 AM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> wrote: David and others: I am in the office today and can chat anytime that is convenient. Let me suggest 9:00 am Alaska time, 11:00 am Denver time, and 1:00 pm Reston time. If that works, I can initiate a conference call. If that does not work, please suggest an alternative time. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 6:23 PM, Johnston, David <david.johnston@boem.gov> wrote: I would prefer doing the telephone call tomorrow, June 8. I will make myself available any time between 7 am to 4 pm Alaska time. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:56 AM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> wrote: Hello Wayne and David: It appears that the lead for responding to SO 3352 Section 4b falls on my shoulders so I want to share with you an outline (attached) for a discussion I think we need to have before proceeding. This outline includes insights that I gained from a phone call I received this morning from Kate MacGregor. Would the two of you, and anyone else you would choose to include, be available for a conference call tomorrow or Friday? I think that would be the most efficient way to resolve several issues that we must incorporate into our response to Secton 4b. Inasmuch as the version of SO 3352 that I downloaded is undated, I asked Kate when it was signed and when the response is due. Her answers were that the signature is dated 7 and the response is due June 21. I suggest we work towards having a final draft for review in our respective bureaus no later than June 15. I am available tomorrow and Friday anytime between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm eastern time, so let me know when a phone call is possible. In addition to the attached outline, I also am attaching a set of bullets that summarize the protocol we use for our Alaska assessments. This was prepared for another purpose, but think it might help you understand our process. Finally, if you are not aware of the assessment methodology used by the USGS, all documentation can be found here: https://energy.usgs.gov/OilGas/AssessmentsData/Nationa lOilGasAssessment/Methodology.aspx Thanks, and I look forward to speaking by phone soon. Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 II Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> Thu Jun 08 2017 09:26:48 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Gieryic, Michael" <mike.gieryic@sol.doi.gov> "Johnston, David" <david.johnston@boem.gov>, "Svejnoha, Wayne' <wsvejnoh@blm.gov>, Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov>, Christopher J Schenk <schenk@usgs.gov> Re: SO 3352 Done! Thanks, Michael. On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 11:25 AM, Gieryic, Michael <mike.gieryic@sol.doi.gov> wrote: Dave et al. - Please leave me out of future emails on this topic, unless you decide to seek my legal input. My sole purpose in discussing the issue with Dave yesterday was to confirm that he was taking the lead on developing a response to Section 4b of the order. I now understand that to be the case and thus there is no longer a need to keep me looped into the response effort. Mike Gieryic Attorney-Adviser Office of the Regional Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 4230 University Drive, Suite 300 Anchorage, AK 99508 Phone: (907) 271-1420; Fax: (907) 271-4143 mike.giervic@sol.doi.gov On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 5:35 AM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> wrote: David and others: I am in the office today and can chat anytime that is convenient. Let me suggest 9:00 am Alaska time, 11:00 am Denver time, and 1:00 pm Reston time. If that works, I can initiate a conference call. If that does not work, please suggest an alternative time. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 6:23 PM, Johnston, David <david.iohnston@boem.gov> wrote: I would prefer doing the telephone call tomorrow, June 8. I will make myself available any time between 7 am to 4 pm Alaska time. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:56 AM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> wrote: Hello Wayne and David: It appears that the lead for responding to SO 3352 Section 4b falls on my shoulders so I want to share with you an outline (attached) for a discussion I think we need to have before proceeding. This outline includes insights that I gained from a phone call I received this morning from Kate MacGregor. Would the two of you, and anyone else you would choose to include, be available for a conference call tomorrow or Friday? I think that would be the most efficient way to resolve several issues that we must incorporate into our response to Secton 4b. Inasmuch as the version of SO 3352 that I downloaded is undated, I asked Kate when it was signed and when the response is due. Her answers were that the signature is dated 7 and the response is due June 21. I suggest we work towards having a final draft for review in our respective bureaus no later than June 15. I am available tomorrow and Friday anytime between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm eastern time, so let me know when a phone call is possible. In addition to the attached outline, I also am attaching a set of bullets that summarize the protocol we use for our Alaska assessments. This was prepared for another purpose, but think it might help you understand our process. Finally, if you are not aware of the assessment methodology used by the USGS, all documentation can be found here: https://energy.usgs.gov/ OilGas/AssessmentsData/NationalOilGasAssessment/Methodology.aspx Thanks, and I look forward to speaking by phone soon. Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 "Johnston, David" <david.johnston@boem.gov> From: Sent: To: : CC: "Johnston, David" <david.johnston@boem.gov> Thu Jun 08 2017 09:36:05 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> "Svejnoha, Wayne" <wsvejnoh@blm.gov>, Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov>, Christopher J Schenk <schenk@usgs.gov>, Sue Banet <susan.banet@boem.gov>, William S Ingersoll Subject: <WiNiam.IngersoN@boem.gov> Re: SO 3352 David, Suggested time at 9 AM Alaska works for BOEM AK. Dave Bill and Sue--please join me in my office at 9. On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 5:35 AM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> wrote: David and others: I am in the office today and can chat anytime that is convenient. Let me suggest 9:00 am Alaska time, 11:00 am Denver time, and 1:00 pm Reston time. If that works, I can initiate a conference call. If that does not work, please suggest an alternative time. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 6:23 PM, Johnston, David <david.johnston@boem.gov> wrote: I would prefer doing the telephone call tomorrow, June 8. I will make myself available any time between 7 am to 4 pm Alaska time. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:56 AM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> wrote: Hello Wayne and David: It appears that the lead for responding to SO 3352 Section 4b falls on my shoulders so I want to share with you an outline (attached) for a discussion I think we need to have before proceeding. This outline includes insights that I gained from a phone call I received this morning from Kate MacGregor. Would the two of you, and anyone else you would choose to include, be available for a conference call tomorrow or Friday? I think that would be the most efficient way to resolve several issues that we must incorporate into our response to Secton 4b. Inasmuch as the version of SO 3352 that I downloaded is undated, I asked Kate when it was signed and when the response is due. Her answers were that the signature is dated 7 and the response is due June 21. I suggest we work towards having a final draft for review in our respective bureaus no later than June 15. I am available tomorrow and Friday anytime between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm eastern time, so let me know when a phone call is possible. In addition to the attached outline, I also am attaching a set of bullets that summarize the protocol we use for our Alaska assessments. This was prepared for another purpose, but think it might help you understand our process. Finally, if you are not aware of the assessment methodology used by the USGS, all documentation can be found here: https://energy.usgs.gov/OilGas/AssessmentsData/Nationa lOilGasAssessment/Methodology.aspx Thanks, and I look forward to speaking by phone soon. Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> Thu Jun 08 2017 10:46:27 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Johnston, David" <david.johnston@boem.gov> "Svejnoha, Wayne" <wsvejnoh@blm.gov>, Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov>, Christopher J Schenk <schenk@usgs.gov>, Sue Banet <susan.banet@boem.gov>, William S Ingersoll <William.IngersoN@boem.gov>, Daniel O Hayba <dhayba@usgs.gov> Re: SO 3352 Rather than me trying to figure out how to dial a conference call, let's use this phone bridge: DIAL 703-648-4848 upon prompt, enter conference code: (b)(5)# I will be on there at 1:00 pm eastern time. On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 11:36 AM, Johnston, David <david.johnston@boem.gov> wrote: David, Suggested time at 9 AM Alaska works for BOEM AK. Dave Bill and Sue--please join me in my office at 9. On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 5:35 AM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> wrote: David and others: I am in the office today and can chat anytime that is convenient. Let me suggest 9:00 am Alaska time, 11:00 am Denver time, and 1:00 pm Reston time. If that works, I can initiate a conference call. If that does not work, please suggest an alternative time. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 6:23 PM, Johnston, David <david.johnston@boem.gov> wrote: I would prefer doing the telephone call tomorrow, June 8. I will make myself available any time between 7 am to 4 pm Alaska time. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:56 AM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> wrote: Hello Wayne and David: It appears that the lead for responding to SO 3352 Section 4b falls on my shoulders so I want to share with you an outline (attached) for a discussion I think we need to have before proceeding. This outline includes insights that I gained from a phone call I received this morning from Kate MacGregor. Would the two of you, and anyone else you would choose to include, be available for a conference call tomorrow or Friday? I think that would be the most efficient way to resolve several issues that we must incorporate into our response to Secton 4b. Inasmuch as the version of SO 3352 that I downloaded is undated, I asked Kate when it was signed and when the response is due. Her answers were that the signature is dated 7 and the response is due June 21. I suggest we work towards having a final draft for review in our respective bureaus no later than June 15. I am available tomorrow and Friday anytime between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm eastern time, so let me know when a phone call is possible. In addition to the attached outline, I also am attaching a set of bullets that summarize the protocol we use for our Alaska assessments. This was prepared for another purpose, but think it might help you understand our process. Finally, if you are not aware of the assessment methodology used by the USGS, all documentation can be found here: https://energy.usgs.gov/ OilGas/AssessmentsData/NationalOilGasAssessment/Methodology.aspx Thanks, and I look forward to speaking by phone soon. Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 "Svejnoha, Wayne" <wsvejnoh@blm.gov> From: Sent: To: Subject: "Svejnoha, Wayne" <wsvejnoh@blm.gov> Thu Jun 08 2017 11:00:01 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> Re: SO 3352 I have two other meetings. Sorry I won't be on Let me know if there is anything you need from us Thanks On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 8:46 AM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> wrote: Rather than me trying to figure out how to dial a conference call, let's use this phone bridge: DIAL 703-648-4848 upon prompt, enter conference code: (b) (5)# I will be on there at 1:00 pm eastern time. On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 11:36 AM, Johnston, David <david.iohnston@boem.gov> wrote: David, Suggested time at 9 AM Alaska works for BOEM AK. Dave Bill and Sue--please ioin me in my office at 9. On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 5:35 AM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usas.aov> wrote: David and others: I am in the office today and can chat anytime that is convenient. Let me suggest 9:00 am Alaska time, 11:00 am Denver time, and 1:00 pm Reston time. If that works, I can initiate a conference call. If that does not work, please suggest an alternative time. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 6:23 PM, Johnston, David <david.iohnston@boem.gov> wrote: I would prefer doing the telephone call tomorrow, June 8. I will make myself available any time between 7 am to 4 pm Alaska time. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:56 AM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usas.aov> wrote: Hello Wayne and David: It appears that the lead for responding to SO 3352 Section 4b falls on my shoulders so I want to share with you an outline (attached) for a discussion I think we need to have before proceeding. This outline includes insights that I gained from a phone call I received this morning from Kate MacGregor. Would the two of you, and anyone else you would choose to include, be available for a conference call tomorrow or Friday? I think that would be the most efficient way to resolve several issues that we must incorporate into our response to Secton 4b. Inasmuch as the version of SO 3352 that I downloaded is undated, I asked Kate when it was signed and when the response is due. Her answers were that the signature is dated 7 and the response is due June 21. I suggest we work towards having a final draft for review in our respective bureaus no later than June 15. I am available tomorrow and Friday anytime between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm eastern time, so let me know when a phone call is possible. In addition to the attached outline, I also am attaching a set of bullets that summarize the protocol we use for our Alaska assessments. This was prepared for another purpose, but think it might help you understand our process. Finally, if you are not aware of the assessment methodology used by the USGS, all documentation can be found here: https://enerav.usas.aov/ OilGas/AssessmentsData/NationalOilGasAssessment/Methodologv.aspx Thanks, and I look forward to speaking by phone soon. Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Wayne M Svejnoha 6/7/2017 North Slope Assessments - NPRA and ANWR Interagency Topics for Discussion NPRA 1. Define scope of assessment a. Definitely assess undiscovered, conventionally recoverable oil and gas in Nanushuk and Torok Formations in NPRA and adjacent state waters and lands b. Evaluate whether USGS 2010 assessment of other formations should be updated i. Limited new data in pre-Brookian strata 2. USGS access to 3-D and other data a. Visit BOEM and work there i. Projects in different software and projections ii. Lengthy trips to Anchorage iii. Staff and workstation overlap b. Provide data to USGS i. USGS signs non-disclosure agreement ii. BOEM and USGS staff works in parallel on designated tasks 3. Interagency workflow a. Prioritize topics and areas b. Agree on maps and displays required c. Work as collaborative team d. Split work effort into designated tasks e. Meet regularly to review progress 4. Methodology a. USGS assessment of undiscovered resources methodology b. BLM-BOEM lease sale requirements and methodology 5. Timetable 1 6/7/2017 ANWR 1 1. Pre-assessment requirements a. Reprocessed 84-85 2-D data (source of funds?) i. Procurement ii. Interactive DOI input and monitoring of reprocessing b. Airborne gravity gradiometry survey (source of funds?)? i. Feedback from DOI suggests this may not be feasible c. Perimeter well analyses i. Organic geochemistry ii. Vitrinite reflectance iii. Hydrocarbon extraction and processing d. Oil geochemistry and source-rock typing i. Nearby oils (Point Thomson, Flaxman, Sourdough(?), Kuvlum, Hammerhead(?), Badami, etc.) ii. Seeps and stains e. Other i. Apatite fission track analysis ii. Detrital zircon U/Pb analysis iii. Various analysis of 1984 shot-hole samples iv. ? 2. Interpretation of reprocessed seismic data 3. Integration of all data 4. Assessment workflow ANWR II 1. Collection of 3-D seismic survey of 1002 area 2. Interpretation of 3-D seismic data 3. Integration of 3-4 seismic interpretation with other data 4. Assessment workflow 2 6/7/2017 Middleground (State and Native lands between NPRA and ANWR 1. Access 3-D seismic data and add to existing subsurface data 2. Etc. West of NPRA (Native and State lands between NPRA and Chukchi coast 1. Update interpretation of sparse 2-D seismic data 2. Collect new outcrop data in western Brooks Range foothills 3. Etc. 3 USGS Protocol for Assessment of Oil and Gas Resources in Arctic Alaska Conduct assessments of oil and gas resources in Arctic Alaska when: o directed to do so by the Administration and/or Congress o requested to do so by federal land-management agencies o it is determined by the USGS that compelling new data and information become available that may substantially change the scientific perspective of resource potential Assemble a team of scientists with expertise in pertinent subdisciplines of the earth sciences (e.g., petroleum geologist, geophysicist , seismic interpreter, organic geochemist, structural geologist, etc.) Compile all existing data pertinent to the project, determines additional data needs, acquires additional data as budget permits, integrates all data into digital data base, and analyzes/interprets all data in a digital workflow Define petroleum systems, plays, or assessment units that fully represent geological systems known to contain or hypothesized to contain technically recoverable petroleum resources Communicates and coordinate with federal and state technical agencies, as appropriate, throughout the data collection, analysis, and interpretation workflow o U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management o Alaska Division of Oil and Gas, Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys Hold public review meetings in Anchorage, Houston, and other locations as appropriate to: o explain reasons for conducting, and timeline for completing, assessment o present scientific basis of assessment o present plays or assessment units to be assessed o present details of assessment methodology to be used o seek constructive feedback from knowledgeable scientists Revise concepts and interpretations based on feedback from federal and state agencies and participants in public review meetings Conduct assessment - Alaska project team and USGS National and Global Assessment review panel Technical and editorial review of assessment results documents Release results to public o Initial results published as USGS Fact Sheet o Supporting technical documents published in peer reviewed journals and USGS publications Conversation Contents Should have sent this too Attachments: /65. Should have sent this too/1.1 Assessment Protocol.docx "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> Thu Jun 08 2017 10:55:34 GMT-0600 (MDT) Daniel O Hayba <dhayba@usgs.gov> Should have sent this too Assessment Protocol.docx Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 USGS Protocol for Assessment of Oil and Gas Resources in Arctic Alaska Conduct assessments of oil and gas resources in Arctic Alaska when: o directed to do so by the Administration and/or Congress o requested to do so by federal land-management agencies o it is determined by the USGS that compelling new data and information become available that may substantially change the scientific perspective of resource potential Assemble a team of scientists with expertise in pertinent subdisciplines of the earth sciences (e.g., petroleum geologist, geophysicist , seismic interpreter, organic geochemist, structural geologist, etc.) Compile all existing data pertinent to the project, determines additional data needs, acquires additional data as budget permits, integrates all data into digital data base, and analyzes/interprets all data in a digital workflow Define petroleum systems, plays, or assessment units that fully represent geological systems known to contain or hypothesized to contain technically recoverable petroleum resources Communicates and coordinate with federal and state technical agencies, as appropriate, throughout the data collection, analysis, and interpretation workflow o U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management o Alaska Division of Oil and Gas, Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys Hold public review meetings in Anchorage, Houston, and other locations as appropriate to: o explain reasons for conducting, and timeline for completing, assessment o present scientific basis of assessment o present plays or assessment units to be assessed o present details of assessment methodology to be used o seek constructive feedback from knowledgeable scientists Revise concepts and interpretations based on feedback from federal and state agencies and participants in public review meetings Conduct assessment - Alaska project team and USGS National and Global Assessment review panel Technical and editorial review of assessment results documents Release results to public o Initial results published as USGS Fact Sheet o Supporting technical documents published in peer reviewed journals and USGS publications Conversation Contents this is what I sent them yesterday Attachments: /66. this is what I sent them yesterday/1.1 _North Slope Assessments.docx "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> Thu Jun 08 2017 10:47:20 GMT-0600 (MDT) Daniel O Hayba <dhayba@usgs.gov> this is what I sent them yesterday _North Slope Assessments.docx Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 6/7/2017 North Slope Assessments - NPRA and ANWR Interagency Topics for Discussion NPRA 1. Define scope of assessment a. Definitely assess undiscovered, conventionally recoverable oil and gas in Nanushuk and Torok Formations in NPRA and adjacent state waters and lands b. Evaluate whether USGS 2010 assessment of other formations should be updated i. Limited new data in pre-Brookian strata 2. USGS access to 3-D and other data a. Visit BOEM and work there i. Projects in different software and projections ii. Lengthy trips to Anchorage iii. Staff and workstation overlap b. Provide data to USGS i. USGS signs non-disclosure agreement ii. BOEM and USGS staff works in parallel on designated tasks 3. Interagency workflow a. Prioritize topics and areas b. Agree on maps and displays required c. Work as collaborative team d. Split work effort into designated tasks e. Meet regularly to review progress 4. Methodology a. USGS assessment of undiscovered resources methodology b. BLM-BOEM lease sale requirements and methodology 5. Timetable 1 6/7/2017 ANWR 1 1. Pre-assessment requirements a. Reprocessed 84-85 2-D data (source of funds?) i. Procurement ii. Interactive DOI input and monitoring of reprocessing b. Airborne gravity gradiometry survey (source of funds?)? i. Feedback from DOI suggests this may not be feasible c. Perimeter well analyses i. Organic geochemistry ii. Vitrinite reflectance iii. Hydrocarbon extraction and processing d. Oil geochemistry and source-rock typing i. Nearby oils (Point Thomson, Flaxman, Sourdough(?), Kuvlum, Hammerhead(?), Badami, etc.) ii. Seeps and stains e. Other i. Apatite fission track analysis ii. Detrital zircon U/Pb analysis iii. Various analysis of 1984 shot-hole samples iv. ? 2. Interpretation of reprocessed seismic data 3. Integration of all data 4. Assessment workflow ANWR II 1. Collection of 3-D seismic survey of 1002 area 2. Interpretation of 3-D seismic data 3. Integration of 3-4 seismic interpretation with other data 4. Assessment workflow 2 6/7/2017 Middleground (State and Native lands between NPRA and ANWR 1. Access 3-D seismic data and add to existing subsurface data 2. Etc. West of NPRA (Native and State lands between NPRA and Chukchi coast 1. Update interpretation of sparse 2-D seismic data 2. Collect new outcrop data in western Brooks Range foothills 3. Etc. 3 Conversation Contents Section 4b of Secretarial Order 3352 ll Gieryic, Michael" <mike.gieryic@sol.doi.gov> From: Sent: To: Subject: "Gieryic, Michael" <mike.gieryic@sol.doi.gov> Wed Jun 07 2017 13:30:16 GMT-0600 (MDT) David Houseknecht <dhouse@usgs.gov> Section 4b of Secretarial Order 3352 Dave, Per our discussion here is a rough draft of BLM-AK's response to section 4b of the order, in which BLM describes how it will support USGS's effort: The effort to update the current resource assessments in NPR-A and the Section 1002 Area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) is currently underway and led by the USGS, though BLM Alaska is an integral part to the process. BLM will provide institutional knowledge and geologic data that will be useful to the USGS while comparing and evaluating existing information about NPR-A and the 1002 Area to produce a public report to estimate undiscovered, technically recoverable oil and gas resources. BLM has the data from numerous geophysical surveys conducted throughout NPR-A, including from some high potential areas that are currently unavailable for leasing. Geophysical data for the 1002 Area is more limited; the last geophysical survey was conducted in 1984/85. The report will replace the 2010 NPR-A and 1998 1002 Area petroleum resource assessments. An estimate of more favorable hydrocarbon reserves could increase the level of interest in leasing in these areas. BLM has met with the USGS to discuss an updated assessment of oil and gas resources in the Nanushuk and Torok plays which extend through the NPR-A. BLM will assist USGS in this process and be available to provide a technical review of the draft assessment report. BLM will work with USGS regarding the reprocessing of existing geological and geophysical data of the 1002 Area and assist as required in the collection of any additional seismic data collected on onshore Federal Mineral estate. In addition to reevaluating the existing resource data it may be beneficial to collect additional subsurface information by conducting geophysical data acquisition in order to have an accurate assessment of resources. Geophysical exploration can occur on all BLM lands in NPR-A under the existing IAP ROD pursuant to the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act, including on lands currently unavailable for leasing. Geophysical exploration in the 1002 Area is subject to USFWS approval under the Refuge Administration Act. This potentially could be done through a public-private partnership. Mike Gieryic Attorney-Adviser Office of the Regional Solicitor U.S. Department of the Interior 4230 University Drive, Suite 300 Anchorage, AK 99508 Phone: (907) 271-1420; Fax: (907) 271-4143 mike.giervic@sol.doi.gov Conversation Contents updated - esp. NPRA 1 Attachments: /68. updated - esp. NPRA 1/1.1 _North Slope Assessments.docx "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> Wed Jun 07 2017 13:18:22 GMT-0600 (MDT) Christopher J Schenk <schenk@usgs.gov> updated - esp. NPRA 1 _North Slope Assessments.docx Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 North Slope Assessments - NPRA and ANWR Interagency Topics for Discussion NPRA 1. Define scope of assessment a. Definitely assess undiscovered, conventionally recoverable oil and gas in Nanushuk and Torok Formations in NPRA and adjacent state waters and lands b. Evaluate whether USGS 2010 assessment of other formations should be updated i. Limited new data in pre-Brookian strata 2. USGS access to 3-D and other data a. Visit BOEM and work there i. Projects in different software and projections ii. Lengthy trips to Anchorage iii. Staff and workstation overlap b. Provide data to USGS i. USGS signs non-disclosure agreement ii. BOEM and USGS staff works in parallel on designated tasks 3. Interagency workflow a. Prioritize topics and areas b. Agree on maps and displays required c. Work as collaborative team d. Split work effort into designated tasks e. Meet regularly to review progress 4. Methodology a. USGS assessment of undiscovered resources methodology b. BLM-BOEM lease sale requirements and methodology 5. Timetable ANWR 1 1. Pre-assessment requirements a. Reprocessed 84-85 2-D data (source of funds?) i. Procurement ii. Interactive DOI input and monitoring of reprocessing b. Airborne gravity gradiometry survey (source of funds?)? i. Feedback from DOI suggests this may not be feasible c. Perimeter well analyses i. Organic geochemistry ii. Vitrinite reflectance iii. Hydrocarbon extraction and processing d. Oil geochemistry and source-rock typing i. Nearby oils (Point Thomson, Flaxman, Sourdough(?), Kuvlum, Hammerhead(?), Badami, etc.) ii. Seeps and stains e. Other i. Apatite fission track analysis ii. Detrital zircon U/Pb analysis iii. Various analysis of 1984 shot-hole samples iv. ? 2. Interpretation of reprocessed seismic data 3. Integration of all data 4. Assessment workflow ANWR II 1. Collection of 3-D seismic survey of 1002 area 2. Interpretation of 3-D seismic data 3. Integration of 3-4 seismic interpretation with other data 4. Assessment workflow Middleground (State and Native lands between NPRA and ANWR 1. Access 3-D seismic data and add to existing subsurface data 2. Etc. West of NPRA (Native and State lands between NPRA and Chukchi coast 1. Update interpretation of sparse 2-D seismic data 2. Collect new outcrop data in western Brooks Range foothills 3. Etc. Conversation Contents Attachments: /69. /1.1 _North Slope Assessments.docx "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> Wed Jun 07 2017 12:25:13 GMT-0600 (MDT) Christopher J Schenk <schenk@usgs.gov> _North Slope Assessments.docx Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 North Slope Assessments - NPRA and ANWR Interagency Topics for Discussion NPRA 1. USGS access to 3-D and other data a. Visit BOEM and work there i. Projects in different software and projections ii. Lengthy trips to Anchorage iii. Staff and workstation overlap b. Provide data to USGS i. USGS signs non-disclosure agreement ii. BOEM and USGS staff works in parallel on designated tasks 2. Interagency workflow a. Prioritize topics and areas b. Agree on maps and displays required c. Work as collaborative team d. Split work effort into designated tasks e. Meet regularly to review progress 3. Methodology a. USGS assessment of undiscovered resources methodology b. BLM-BOEM lease sale requirements and methodology 4. Timetable ANWR 1 1. Pre-assessment requirements a. Reprocessed 84-85 2-D data (source of funds?) i. Procurement ii. Interactive DOI input and monitoring of reprocessing b. Airborne gravity gradiometry survey (source of funds?)? i. Feedback from DOI suggests this may not be feasible c. Perimeter well analyses i. Organic geochemistry ii. Vitrinite reflectance iii. Hydrocarbon extraction and processing d. Oil geochemistry and source-rock typing i. Nearby oils (Point Thomson, Flaxman, Sourdough(?), Kuvlum, Hammerhead(?), Badami, etc. ii. Seeps and stains e. Other i. Apatite fission track analysis ii. Detrital zircon U/Pb analysis iii. Various analysis of 1984 shot-hole data iv. ? 2. Interpretation of reprocessed seismic data 3. Integration of all data 4. Assessment workflow ANWR II 1. Conversation Contents Secretary's comment "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> From: Sent: To: Subject: "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> Wed Jun 07 2017 09:51:49 GMT-0600 (MDT) Barbara W Wainman <bwainman@usgs.gov>, "Wade, AnneBerry" <abwade@usgs.gov>, Murray Hitzman <mhitzman@usgs.gov>, Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> Secretary's comment Just had a phone call from Kate MacGregor and asked about the "falls short" comment the Secretary made. She said it was an unfortunate choice of words and that he was referring to the 2010 NPRA assessment in the context of the new discoveries that have been announced. Nothing negative intended. Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 "Hitzman, Murray" <mhitzman@usgs.gov> From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Hitzman, Murray" <mhitzman@usgs.gov> Wed Jun 07 2017 09:53:47 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> Barbara W Wainman <bwainman@usgs.gov>, "Wade, AnneBerry" <abwade@usgs.gov>, Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> Re: Secretary's comment thanks dave On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:51 AM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> wrote: Just had a phone call from Kate MacGregor and asked about the "falls short" comment the Secretary made. She said it was an unfortunate choice of words and that he was referring to the 2010 NPRA assessment in the context of the new discoveries that have been announced. Nothing negative intended. Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466 Murray W. Hitzman U. S. Geological Survey Associate Director - Energy and Minerals 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr., MS 102 Reston, VA. 20192 703-648-4576 Barbara Wainman <bwainman@usgs.gov> From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Barbara Wainman <bwainman@usgs.gov> Wed Jun 07 2017 11:13:19 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Hitzman, Murray" <mhitzman@usgs.gov>, "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> "Wade, Anne-Berry" <abwade@usgs.gov>, Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> Re: Secretary's comment AB and I just met with Laura the comms director. We should catch up. On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:53 AM Hitzman, Murray <mhitzman@usgs.gov> wrote: thanks dave On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:51 AM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> wrote: Just had a phone call from Kate MacGregor and asked about the "falls short" comment the Secretary made. She said it was an unfortunate choice of words and that he was referring to the 2010 NPRA assessment in the context of the new discoveries that have been announced. Nothing negative intended. 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