To:
scheduling[seheduling@epa.gov]; Hupp, Sydney[hupp.sydney@epa.gov]
Cc:
Smith, Cassandra A[casssm@uta.edu]
From: Moore, Staci L
Sent: Wed 4/12/2017 4:28:15 PM
Subject: Speaking Request for EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt
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EPA Administrator Pruitt Speaker Request Form.pdf
Scott Pruitt Administrator Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460
Dear Mr. Pruitt,
We request the honor of your presence at the 3rd Biennial Oil & Gas Environmental Conference as a keynote speaker. The conference will be held on November 28-29, 2017, at the Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria, 2222 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027 with expected attendance of 450.
The Oil & Gas Environmental Conference is focused on new and emerging issues related to environmental performance in the oil and gas industry. This event is intended to bring together recognized experts from relevant and diverse disciplines to provide a broad range of
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perspectives. The conference will feature a variety of panel discussions and breakout sessions designed to inform attendees of the latest environmental trends, and issues related to the oil & gas industry.
It would be an honor and privilege to have you address environmental professionals in the oil and gas industry at the 2017 Conference.
Please let us know if we can answer any questions you may have about the invitation.
Sincerely,
Cassandra Smith Executive Director The University of Texas at Arlington Division for Enterprise Development Oil and Gas Environmental Conference Administrative Chair
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ADMINISTRATOR PRUITT SPEAKER REQUEST FORM U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Deadline for Acceptance:
September 1,2017
Event Title:
2017 Oil & Gas Environmental Conference
Speech Date: Is the Above Date Flexible:
Wednesday, November 29, 2017 Yes, Thursday, November 30,2017
Speech Time & Duration:
8:00 AM - 1 0 AM
Speaker Requested:
Scott Pruitt, Administrator
Would You Consider a Surrogate:
Yes
Event Location:
The Royal Sonesta Galleria Houston Hotel 2222 West Loop South, Houston, TX, 77027 713-627-7600 Legends Ballroom
Open Press/Closed Press:
Open
Is Event Webcast/Recorded/Transcribed:
Yes, live webcast if overflow space is needed within the hotel.
Purpose of the Event:
The Oil & Gas Environmental Conference is an event focused on new and emerging issues related to environmental performance in the oil and gas industry. This conference is intended to bring together recognized experts from relevant and diverse disciplines to provide a broad range of perspectives. The conference will feature a variety of panel discussions and breakout sessions designed to inform attendees of the latest environmental trends, and issues related to the oil & gas industry.
Speech Topic:
To be determined
Requested Presentation Format:
Panel discussion with Q&A
Dress Code:
Business
Speech/Presentation Duration:
60 minutes
Teleprompter Available:
No
Microphone / Room Setup:
Lavalier or handheld / stage with a podium
Event Sponsor:
To date: ConocoPhillips, ISN, and The University of Texas at Arlington
Relationship to the EPA:
The University of Texas at Arlington has a signed memorandum of understanding with the EPA to support their education and outreach programs through the University's Environmental Training Institute and its Occupational Safety and Health Administration Education Center.
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Event Agenda/Program:
ADMINISTRATOR PRUITT SPEAKER REQUEST FORM U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Tentative) Tuesday, November 28, 2017 8:00 AM- Opening Remark & Keynote 10:45 AM- Breakout Sessions 12:45 PM -Lunch & Panel Discussion 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM Breakout Sessions Wednesday, November 29, 2017 8:00 AM- Opening Remark, Featured & Keynote Speakers 10:30 AM - Breakout Sessions 11 :30 AM -Lunch & Featured Speakers 1:45 PM -Featured Speakers 2; 15- Breakout Sessions 315 PM- Featured Speaker & Conference Closing
Honorable Guests Attending:
TBD
Notable Federal, State or Local Appointed or Elected officials attending:
Invited: David Porter, Chairman, Railroad Commission Tim Baker, Division Director of Oil & Gas Division, Oklahoma Corporation Commission Larry Bengal, Director, Arkansas Oil & Gas Commission David Elfert, Director, Geological Oil and Gas Division, Office of Conservation at Louisiana Department of Natural Resources
Individual Introducing Administrator:
TBD
Person to contact for speechwriting purposes:
Cassandra Smith, Executive Director casss@uta.edu 817-272-2581 office 682-433-1399 cell
Person to contact for media purposes:
Cassandra Smith, Executive Director casss@uta.edu 817-272-2581 office 682-433-1399 cell
Origin of Invitation:
Cassandra Smith, Executive Director casss@uta.edu 817-272-2581 office 682-433-1399 cell
Day of Event Point of Contact:
Cassandra Smith, Executive Director casss@uta.edu 817-272-2581 office 682-433-1399 cell
Security Contact:
Cassandra Smith, Executive Director casss@uta.edu 817-272-2581 office 682-433-1399 cell
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ADMINISTRATOR PRUITT SPEAKER REQUEST FORM
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Is the organization or host of the
event a registered 501(c)(3), (4),
No
or has a 527 Political Action Committee (PAC): __________________________________________
Will there be a presentation of a "gift" to the Administrator?
Yes ______________
If so, what is the US currency value of the gift?
$25.00 ___________________________________________
Will a meal be provided, if so what is the US currency value?
Yes, $25.00 ___________________________________________
Please return this form completed to schedu ling@epa.gov and Sydney Hupp (hupp.sydney()epa.gov ).
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