From: "Shea, Quin" <QShea@eei.org> To: "Lassiter, Tracie" <tracie_lassiter@ios.doi.gov> Cc: Billy Dove <william_dove@ios.doi.gov>, "Owen, James" <JOwen@eei.org>, "'leila_getto@ios.doi.gov'" <leila_getto@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] EEI Speaking Engagement Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2018 13:18:57 +0000
Importance: High Attachments: EEI_Fall_Board_of_Directors_Conference_Agenda_Sept_2018_(Draft).pdf
Good morning Tracie. Per our conversation yesterday, attached is a preliminary draft agenda for EEI's upcoming CEO meetings. The slot in which Joe would be speaking is Wednesday afternoon, September 5. We envision remarks of about 15 minutes plus Q/A. Importantly, this two-hour window likely includes three Administration speakers, but they would be distinct segments, involving separate CEO leads and corresponding board discussion. (Under Secretary Dabbar will cover technology trends and emerging work from the National Labs, while Acting Administrator Wheeler will cover his vision and major rules affecting the electric power sector.)
The EEI team is available to work with Joe, Billy and other BLM staff regarding all manner of preparations. Joe and I have discussed previously the Secretary's vision in terms of reorganizing the Department and ongoing efforts by the various DOI agencies/bureaus (and the Administration generally) to streamline the permitting and siting process for major infrastructure projects such as natural gas pipelines and transmission lines, e.g., NEPA, ESA and vegetation management reform, and removing the backlog of expired ROWs and making the renewal process more efficient generally. Given Joe's background, he also has deep familiarity with key DOI-centric issues that transcend his LMM portfolio, e.g., government and private sector relationships with the tribes. In summary, the "American Energy Dominance" theme will resonate with the EEI audience.
We understand Joe maintains a pretty hectic schedule, but hope he may have some flexibility while on the ground in Colorado Springs. The Tuesday evening reception/dinner, which provides a great networking opportunity, is held at the Broadmoor's Cheyenne Mountain Lodge and is open to all attendees. Wednesday's lunch with the former Governors is a fairly traditional fixture for EEI's fall meeting, and routinely is both insightful and entertaining. Finally, depending on Joe's interests, we could arrange short meetings with various industry execs.
I trust this information is helpful and provides a good platform from which to proceed. Copied on this note is Jim Owen, who heads our member relations and CEO meeting efforts, and who will be involved on the logistical front going forward. We look forward to hearing from you regarding next steps. Cheers, Quin
From: Lassiter, Tracie <tracie_lassiter@ios.doi.gov> Sent: Friday, July 27, 2018 3:47 PM To: Getto, Leila <leila_getto@ios.doi.gov> Cc: Shea, Quin <QShea@eei.org>; Billy Dove <william_dove@ios.doi.gov> Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] EEI Speaking Invitation to Secretary Zinke, Colorado Springs, CO, September 4-6
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Thank you Leila.
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Hi Quin- I just left a message with your assistant Cynthia. We can touch base on Monday and look forward to working with you! Have a great weekend.
Best, Tracie
On Fri, Jul 27, 2018 at 3:34 PM, Getto, Leila <leila getto@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Quin -- Sorry for my delay. Thank you again for your understanding on the Secretary's schedule and allowing Assistant Secretary Balash to participate in his place. I'm cc'ing his assistant, Tracie Lassiter (202-208-2599), who manages his schedule. And Billy Dove (202-208-4606) who is one of his policy advisers. They're your best contact moving forward to coordinate the . And if you don't mind, I'll follow up with you on Monday regarding the 2019 invitation.
Billy/Tracie -- Quin's direct office line is 202-508-5027 and cell (b) (6)
Thank you! Leila
Leila Getto U S Department of the Interior Immediate Office of the Secretary Deputy Director, Scheduling and Advance Direct: 202-208-5359 Main 202 208 7551 Cell: 202-706-9435 Email leila getto@ios doi gov
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Good morning Leila. I trust you are well and will be able to take advantage of some quality down time this Summer! Per the attached letter from EEI President Tom Kuhn, we would like to invite Secretary Zinke to speak to our Board of Directors at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. It would be great if the Secretary could join our Executive Committee CEOs for a private dinner on September 4 and address the full Board the following morning. Alternatively, we certainly could accommodate the Secretary later in the day on September 5 or even the morning of September 6.
Please let me know if you have any questions, and thanks in advance for the team's consideration of this request. Best, Quin
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Thanks,
Tracie L. Lassiter
U.S. Department of the Interior Office of the Secretary Land & Minerals Management 1849 C. Street, NW, Room 6615 Washington, DC 20240 (o) 202 208 6734 (f) 202 208 3619 Tracie Lassiter@ios.doi.gov
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