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Emily Arthun Wed, 14 May 2025 17:10:17 +0000 Lamanna, Isabelle; Secretary [EXTERNAL] Re: Congratulations on Senate Confirmation, request for meeting Sec. Chris Wright_Event Request Form copy.docx
am sorry for the delay, please see the attached form.
Emily Arthun CEO American Coal Council Proud To Be American I Proud To Be Coal
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From: Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov> Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 3:13:33 PM To: Emily Arthun <earthun@americancoalcouncil.org>; Secretary <the.secretary@hq.doe.gov> Subject: RE: Congratulations on Senate Confirmation, request for meeting
Hi Emily!
We have not confirmed the Secretary's travel for August yet, so if you could complete the form attached with all the details that you have, that would be great as we work to lock in his travel!
Thank you very much for the invitation.
Izzy
From: Emily Arthun <earthun@americancoalcouncil.org> Sent: Monday, April 28, 2025 2:22 PM
To: Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.goy>; Secretary <the.secretary@hq.doe.gov>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Congratulations on Senate Confirmation, request for meeting
Thank you so much for letting me know, I would like to extend an invitation for Secretary Wright to join us at our Annual Coal Innovation & Market Strategies conference August 19-21, 2025 as a Keynote Speaker. If this is something that would be possible I will send a more formal invitation.
Emily Arthun CEO American Coal Council Proud To Be American I Proud To Be Coal
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From: Lamanna, Isabelle <Isabelle.Lamanna@hq.doe.gov> Sent: Monday, April 28, 2025 11:37 AM To: Secretary <the.secretary@hq.doe.gov>; Emily Arthun <earthun@americancoalcouncil.org> Subject: RE: Congratulations on Senate Confirmation, request for meeting
Hi Emily!
I hope you are doing well and having a great week so far. I wanted to make sure to follow up and close the loop regarding your meeting request for the 6-8th of May. Unfortunately, Secretary Wright has previous commitments on the Hill and with travel during those dates and through the rest of May.
I'm sorry we couldn't accommodate this at this time and thanks for being patient with us as we work through a crazy few months of travel.
Have a great week,
Izzy
From: Secretary Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 10:39 PM To: Emily Arthun <earthun@americancoalcouncil.org>; Secretary <The.Secretary@hq.doe.gov> Subject: RE: Congratulations on Senate Confirmation, request for meeting
Thank you very much, Emily.
Our team will review the request and get back to you as soon as possible.
Thank you,
Secretary Wright's Office U.S. Department of Energy The.Secretary hq.doe.qov
From: Emily Arthun <earthun@americancoalcouncil.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 10:54 AM To: Secretary <the.secretary@hq.doe.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Congratulations on Senate Confirmation, request for meeting
Thank you so much for responding back to our request for a meeting, please see the attached form as requested. Please let me know if you need further details.
Thank you
Emily Arthun
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CEO American Coal Council Proud To Be American I Proud To Be Coal
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From: Secretary <the.secretary@hq.doe.gov> Sent: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 8:56 AM To: Emily Arthun <earthun@americancoalcouncil.org>; Secretary <the.secretary@hq.doe.gov> Subject: RE: Congratulations on Senate Confirmation, request for meeting
Good morning, Emily!
I hope you are having a great start to your week. Thank you very much for reaching out and your interest in setting up a meeting with Secretary Wright!
At your earliest convenience can you please have an appropriate member of your team complete the attached meeting request form and send it back to the.secretary(C-Oci.doe.qov for our records and consideration.
Thank you and have a great rest of your week!
Secretary Wright's Office Department of Energy The.Secretary@hci.doe.gov
From: Emily Arthun <earthun@americancoalcouncil.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 3:48 PM To: Secretary <the.secretary@hq.doe.goy> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Congratulations on Senate Confirmation, request for meeting
The Honorable Chris Wright
Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585
Dear Mr. Wright
Congratulations on your confirmation as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy from the American Coal Council (ACC). We look forward to collaborating with you to advance policies supporting the coal supply chain and ensuring America's thermal and metallurgical coal resources fuel economic growth. The ACC uniquely represents the entire coal supply chain, a vital industry and way of life for millions of Americans.
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While coal drives economic prosperity, challenges like renewable energy mandates, fossil fuel restrictions, and baseload power plant closures threaten grid reliability and our economic future. Addressing global energy competition and modernizing infrastructure with coal resources is crucial. Your bold commitment to energy security is truly appreciated. The ACC has long advocated for an energy plan that works and that is through innovation and using energy sources that work.
We must foster a regulatory environment encouraging investment and innovation in the coal sector, guided by reliability, resilience, and security. With supportive policies, technological advancements, and a commitment to energy dominance, coal will remain vital to America's energy strategy.
The ACC is dedicated to a future where coal fuels economic growth, energy reliability, and innovation. By working with you, industry leaders, and communities, we can achieve these goals and secure a prosperous future for coal and America.
The ACC will be in Washington DC with members May 5-8, 2025 and would like to schedule a meeting with the agency to discuss how to strengthen our energy supply chain. Would you have availability on May 8, 2025, for a meeting with ACC members.
For more information on America's coal industry, please contact me at (b) (6)
or
earthun(@,americancoalcouncil.orq.
Sincerely yours,
Emily Arthun Chief Executive Officer American Coal Council
About the American Coal Council The American Coal Council is unique amount industry trade associations, exclusively representing the collective and mutual interests of the entire coal supply chain. We champion our industry, our product and our people. We advocate awareness, educate and open mines. and connect our stakeholders. We cherish sustainability. cooperation and collaboration. We embrace the past, present and future as we work to create a better world for all.
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
ENERGY
Event Information Request Form
Thank you for your interest in hosting the U.S. Secretary of Energy at your event. To ensure that the appropriate individual within the Department of Energy is participating in your event and because the Office of the Secretary is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards, we need the information requested below before we can agree to confirm a speaker.
Please respond to the questions below and send your response to the.secretarya hci.doe.eov. If you have any questions you may contact the Secretary's Scheduling Office at 202-586-5534.
Title of the Event (please note if the event is a weekly, monthly, annual, etc.):
Coal Innovation & Market Strategies
Date of Event (please note if the date is flexible): August 20-21, 2025
Event Location (venue, address, city and state/country):
Point(s) of Contact (Name, Email, Phone):
Briefly describe the event in detail including the purpose and desired role of the Secretary (i.e. deliver keynote remarks, attend an event, meet with attendees etc.):
The Chteaux Deer Valley
7815 Royal Street East
Park City UT Emily Arthun earthunaamericancoaleouncil.org
(b) (6) This premier event is a must-attend for professionals across the coal industry--from producers and suppliers to transportation, utilities, traders, and end-users. Join senior-level executives and industry leaders for a powerful lineup of expert presentations, cutting-edge insights, and strategic networking opportunities.
Is the event a fundraiser? If yes, please explain who it is benefiting (i.e. specific charity, a political candidate, etc. Audience Approximately how many people are expected to attend the event?
We would appreciate the Secretary delivering Thursdays opening or closing keynote address. No
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Please describe the target audience of the event (elected officials, local community leaders, academics, industry representatives, public sector representatives, etc.).
Coal Supply Chain Industry senior level professionals
Will the attendees at the event include persons with a diversity of views or interests, or representatives from throughout an industry or profession, or the range of persons interested in a matter? (If yes, please describe.)
The event is for the coal supply chain attendees include mine producers, rail transportation, utilities, coal industry suppliers.
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Is the event open to the public (this includes ticketed individuals)? If not, please describe who is privately invited. Who are other VIPs or speakers confirmed and in what role?
Who are other VIPs or speakers invited?
It is open to the public through a site registration
Cindy Crane CEO PacifiCorp Keynote Seth Schwartz, Energy Ventures Analysis Travis Deti, Wyoming Mining Association Chris Hamilton, WV Coal Association Robin Campbell, Canadian Coal Association Nike Nasi, Jackson Walker Edgar Lara Curtis, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Ben Kelly PowerVine Energy Deke Williamson Arq S&P Markets Damion Beauchamp, 8 Rivers Governor Mark Gordon Savage
Remarks If you are requesting remarks, are there any specific issues you would like the Secretary to highlight/address in his remarks?
Coal is seeing a renaissance and we would certainly like to hear from the Secretary steps being taken federally in support of the industry.
What is the desired format of his remarks (will he be delivering the keynote, sharing the stage, participating in a panel or roundtable, etc.)?
It would be a keynote
What is the public registration/ticket fee to attend/participate in the event?
Member $950, Non-member $1250
Will there be a teleprompter available? Will there be a podium? Communications/Press Is the event open or closed to press?
If open, are you expecting local, state, or national news coverage?
No teleprompter, yes there is a podium
Press is invited they represent the coal industry S&P, Argus, McCloskey We are note
If this is an annual event, which news outlets typically cover the event?
It is an annual event
Will you be advertising or live streaming the event on any social media outlets or websites? (If yes, please explain.)
Logistics/Other*
We do advertise, not live streaming, The ACC does post marketing to Linkedln, X, Facebook and our website https://www.americancoalcouncil.org/events/coalinnovat ion-market-strategies
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If this invitation includes any gifts to the Secretary (e.g., waived registration/conference event fee; meals or refreshments; receptions or other entertainment; informational materials; award; transportation; memento or token of appreciation), please identify them and provide their monetary value. Please also identify how the value was determined. (Please attach separate sheet if necessary.)
The ACC offers a complimentary registration of $1250 which includes a lunch and refreshments.
Does the invitation extend to the Secretary's spouse or other guest? If yes, will others in attendance generally be accompanied by a spouse or other guest?
Yes the invitation would be open to a spouse or guest
Will the Secretary be asked to sign a speaking/participation agreement or release related to this event? If so, please provide a copy. If the Secretary is not able to attend, is a surrogate desired? If yes, anyone specific?
Yes we would be happy to have a surrogate speak.
Any additional notes or information?
Event Host and Sponsor Who is the event host? (Please identify and provide background on the Event host as well as any other organization involved in the Event.)
American Coal Council
Event host website/url.
Is the event host a registered lobbyist or lobbying organization, and/or registered under the Foreign Agents Registration Act? (If yes, please identify.)
https://www.americancoalcouncil.org/events/coalinnovation-market-strategies No
Is the event host a partisan political candidate, a representative of a political party or a registered political action committee (PAC)? (If yes, please identify.) Is the event host a 501(c)(3) organization or a media organization? (If yes, please identify.)
No No 501 (c) (6)
Is the event host seeking or currently have any business interests with the Department such as permits, contracts, litigation, grants, etc.? (If yes, please describe.)
We do not
Who are the sponsors of the event? Please identify and provide background information on the individual and/or entity.
Sponsors have not been identified, typically sponsors are member companies attending the event.
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Are any event sponsors seeking or do they
ii a
currently have any business interests with the
Department such as permits, contracts, litigation,
grants, etc.? (If yes, please describe.)
With which Bureau or Agency does your agenda most align? Please list all, if more than one.
Our interests concern all things coal.
Partisan Political Candidate or Elected Official Participation Will any partisan political candidate or elected official participate in the event? If so, please identify and explain role. Is the coordination of any elected official's involvement being handled solely by their official staff, or is there any campaign staff involvement or coordination? If a candidate for office or elected official is participating in the event, is the event taking place in their respective district/jurisdiction, and will the entire delegation for the respective district/jurisdiction(s) been invited? If not, please explain.
Governor Gordon has been asked to speak No Handled by staff
It is not in their jurisdiction
*IMPORTANT NOTE: The purpose of these questions is to elicit information relevant to the ethics analysis and is not a solicitation or request for anythint; of value by the Department or any of its employees.
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