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Aimee M. Devaris Regional Director U.S. Geological Survey 4210 University Drive Anchorage, Alaska 907-786-7055
"Devaris, Aimee" <adevaris@usgs.gov>
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"Devaris, Aimee" <adevaris@usgs.gov> Mon Feb 12 2018 08:43:59 GMT-0700 (MST) John Pearce <jpearce@usgs.gov> Christian Zimmerman <czimmerman@usgs.gov>, Durelle Smith <dpsmith@usgs.gov> Fwd: Action items from W&S biweekly with Dep Sec
Hi John,
We have another request from Travnicek. See below. It's probably a fairly short list. With Chris in training this week, I'm hoping you can help me pull this together by COB tomorrow. I was thinking you probably have most of this info with your prep for the nSb meetings. I guess we'll need approximate budget info from folks like Houseknecht, Erikson, etc.
What do you think?
Aimee ---------- Forwarded message ----------From: David Applegate <applegate@usgs.gov> Date: Sun, Feb 11,2018 at 2:52 PM Subject: Fwd: Action items from W&S biweekly with Dep Sec To: Aimee Devaris <adevaris@usgs.gov> Cc: Anne Kinsinger <akinsinger@usgs.gov>. Joanne Taylor <jctavlor@usgs.gov>. Judy Nowakowski <jnowakowski@usgs.gov>, Bill Lukas <wlukas@usgs.gov>
Aimee,
Is this doable in the timeframe that Andrea has set? I think the focus is on the ecological studies as she had another about energy ones, which I will also forward.
Thanks, Dave
David Applegate, Ph.D. Associate Director for Natural Hazards
Exercising Authority of the Deputy Director U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 111 Reston VA 20192
703 648 6600 applegate@usgs.gov
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From: "Travnicek, Andrea" <andrea travnicek@ios.doi.gov> Date: February 11,2018 at 1:04:16 PM EST To: "Applegate, David" <applegate@usgs.gov> Cc: Timothy Petty <timothy pettv@ios.doi.gov>. Austin Ewell <austin ewell@ios.doi.gov>. "Nichols, Ryan" <ryan nichols@ios.doi.gov>. "Lukas, William" <wlukas@usgs.gov>, "Rae, Kerry" <kerry rae@.ios.doi.gov>, Judy Nowakowski <jnowakowski@usgs.gov>, Joanne Taylor <jctaylor@usgs.gov>, William Werkheiser <whwerkhe@usgs.gov> Subject: Re: Action items from W&S biweekly with Dep Sec
Dave-
Another follow up in regards to the information below. By COB Tuesday this week (2/13) can we get a spreadsheet with all studies (partners, timelines, funding, etc) currently being conducted and or in process in the 1002 area? Send to Tim and I so we both have since I am on travel this week.
Thanks. Andrea
Andrea Travnicek, Ph.D. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior work: 202-208-0969 cell: 202-897-7220
On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 9:54 PM, Applegate, David <applegate@usgs.gov> wrote: Tim and all,
Some additional follow-up from the meeting with the Deputy Secretary specifically on Alaska matters.
Our Alaska Regional Director, Aimee Devaris, has confirmed that we have shared the earlier 2002 literature review with BLM and FWS contacts in Alaska. Here is the link to share
with the Deputy Secretary (we'd be happy to provide in hard copy as well):
Douglas, D.C., Reynolds, P.E., and Rhode, E.B., 2002, Arctic Refuge coastal plain terrestrial wildlife research summaries, USGS Biological Science Report 2002-0001,76 p. https://alaska.usgs.gov/products/pubs/2002/2002-USGS-BRD-BSR-2002-0001.pdf
Along these lines, Aimee just heard that FWS is putting some previously unpublished reports from the refuge on the web, so that would be material we did not include in our literature review, but Aimee has asked to get a listing of them.
Deputy Secretary Bernhardt also asked about USGS liaisons to large projects, and in particular whether that might prove useful for the ANWR permitting process. Aimee reports that we already have John Pearce from our USGS Alaska Science Center in that role. Early on, Aimee and her FWS and BLM regional director counterparts saw the need to assign a liaison/POC for each of our Bureaus to ensure good coordination and communication at the "working level." John's counterpart for BLM is
Nicole Hayes (their ANWR project manager), and for FWS it is Wendy Loya (who oversees the Arctic LCC). For energy assessments, Dave Houseknecht is the USGS lead, and as you know, he is a wellconnected resource for all involved.
I also relayed the Dep Sec's question about
should the question be raised again.)
(All this is probably just hip-pocket material for you
Hope all that helps! Aimee is happy to brief any time.
Regards, Dave
David Applegate, Ph.D. Associate Director for Natural Hazards
Exercising Authority of the Deputy Director
U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 111, Reston VA 20192 703 648 6600 voice, 703 648 7031 fax applegate@usgs.gov
On Thu, Feb 8, 2018 at 11:43 PM, Applegate, David <applegate@usgs.gov> wrote:
Tim and all,
A few follow-ups from the Deputy Secretary meeting this afternoon.
I checked, and we do not have any QFR's in arrears. The only ones currently in our hands are from last week's Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee hearing on natural hazards and aren't due for a couple more weeks. (By the way, I just saw this nice summary that the American Institute of Physics did of the hearing, emphasizing the level of support conveyed for the USGS role in the hazards arena.)
I wanted to follow up on the discussion of the infrastructure package. Although the focus at the meeting was on BOR, I did want to make the pitch that USGS has potentially a significant role to play both in terms of investments in our own scientific infrastructure and in the need for resource availability and hazard assessments to inform the larger suite of investments. I think you were at the Senate briefing we did back in March 2017 on how USGS could participate ~ I'm attaching the one-pager prepared for that. We have lots more material to share.
Regarding Alaska activities, I wasn t sure what follow-up was needed on
Bernhardt's question about!
1(b) (5)
I am looking into getting hold of the 2002 USGS report that is the predecessor to the new literature review of ecological research in ANWR and will circle back on that.
We will work on the requested briefing paper about USGS overhead rates charged on reimbursable agreements, due next Friday 2/16.
We will provide some examples to you of USGS liaisons to large projects
We can discuss some of these action items at Monday's 1pm tag-up call.
Regards, Dave
David Applegate, Ph.D. Associate Director for Natural Hazards
Exercising Authority of the Deputy Director
U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valiev Drive MS 111, Reston VA 20192 703 648 6600 voice, 703 648 7031 fax appleaate@usas.gov
Aimee M. Devaris Regional Director U.S. Geological Survey 4210 University Drive Anchorage, Alaska 907-786-7055
Aimee M. Devaris Regional Director U.S. Geological Survey 4210 University Drive Anchorage, Alaska 907-786-7055
John Pearce <jpearce@usgs.gov>
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John Pearce <jpearce@usgs.gov> Mon Feb 12 2018 08:47:19 GMT-0700 (MST) "Devaris, Aimee" <adevaris@usgs.gov> Christian Zimmerman <czimmerman@usgs.gov>, Durelle Smith <dpsmith@usgs.gov> Re: Action items from W&S biweekly with Dep Sec
Yes, can do. I'll work with Grant on this and will send a draft to you. Shall I check with Houseknecht?
On Feb 12, 2018, at 6:43 AM, Devaris, Aimee <adevaris@usgs.gov> wrote:
Hi John,
We have another request from Travnicek. See below. It's probably a fairly short list. With Chris in training this week, I'm hoping you can help me pull this together by COB tomorrow. I was thinking you probably have most of this info with your prep for the NSB meetings. I guess we'll need approximate budget info from folks like Houseknecht, Erikson, etc.
What do you think?
Aimee ---------- Forwarded message----------From: David Applegate <applegate@usgs.gov> Date: Sun, Feb 11,2018 at 2:52 PM Subject: Fwd: Action items from W&S biweekly with Dep Sec To: Aimee Devaris <adevaris@usgs.gov> Cc: Anne Kinsinger <akinsinger@usas.aov>. Joanne Taylor <jctaylor@usgs.gov>. Judy Nowakowski <jnowakowski@usgs.gov>. Bill Lukas <wlukas@usgs.gov>
Aimee,
Is this doable in the timeframe that Andrea has set? I think the focus is on the ecological studies as she had another about energy ones, which I will also forward.
Thanks, Dave
David Applegate, Ph.D. Associate Director for Natural Hazards
Exercising Authority of the Deputy Director U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 111 RestonVA 20192 ' 703 648 6600 applegate@usgs.gov
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From: "Travnicek, Andrea" <andrea travnicek@ios.doi.aov> Date: February 11,2018 at 1:04:16 PM EST To: "Applegate, David" <appleaate@usas.aov> Cc: Timothy Petty <timothv pettv@ios.doi.aov>. Austin Ewell <austin ewell@ios.doi.aov>. "Nichols, Ryan" <rvan nichols@ios.doi.aov>. "Lukas, William" <wlukas@usas.aov>. "Rae, Kerry" <kerrv rae@ios.doi.aov>. Judy Nowakowski <inowakowski@usas.aov>. Joanne Taylor <ictavlor@usas.aov>. William Werkheiser <whwerkhe@usas.aov> Subject: Re: Action items from W&S biweekly with Dep Sec
Dave-
Another follow up in regards to the information below. By COB Tuesday this week (2/13) can we get a spreadsheet with all studies (partners, timelines, funding, etc) currently being conducted and or in process in the 1002 area? Send to Tim and I so we both have since I am on travel this
week.
Thanks. Andrea
Andrea Travnicek, Ph.D. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior work: 202-208-0969 cell: 202-897-7220
On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 9:54 PM, Applegate, David <applegate@usgs.gov> wrote:
Tim and all,
Some additional follow-up from the meeting with the Deputy Secretary specifically on Alaska matters.
Our Alaska Regional Director, Aimee Devaris, has confirmed that we have shared the earlier 2002 literature review with BLM and FWS contacts in
Alaska. Here is the link to share with the Deputy Secretary (we'd be happy to provide in hard copy as well):
Douglas, D.C., Reynolds, P.E., and Rhode, E.B., 2002, Arctic Refuge coastal plain terrestrial wildlife research summaries, USGS Biological Science Report 2002-0001,76 Phttps://alaska.usas.aov/products/pubs/2Q02/2Q02-USGS-BRD-BSR-2002-0001.pdf
Along these lines, Aimee just heard that FWS is putting some previously unpublished reports from the refuge on the web, so that would be material we did not include in our literature review, but Aimee has asked to get a listing of them.
Deputy Secretary Bernhardt also asked about USGS liaisons to large projects, and in particular whether that might prove useful for the ANWR permitting process. Aimee reports that we already have John Pearce from our USGS Alaska Science Center in that role. Early on, Aimee and her FWS and BLM regional director counterparts saw the need to assign a liaison/POC for each of our Bureaus to ensure good coordination and communication at the "working level." John's counterpart for BLM is Nicole Hayes (their ANWR project manager), and for FWS it is Wendy Loya (who oversees the Arctic LCC). For energy assessments, Dave Houseknecht is the USGS lead, and as you know, he is a well-connected resource for all involved.
I also relayed the Dep Sec's question about
(All this is probably just hip-pocket material for you should the question be raised again.)
Hope all that helps! Aimee is happy to brief any time.
Regards, Dave
David Applegate, Ph.D. Associate Director for Natural Hazards
Exercising Authority of the Deputy Director U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 111, Reston VA 20192
703 648 6600 voice, 703 648 7031 fax appleaate@usas.gov
On Thu, Feb 8, 2018 at 11:43 PM, Applegate, David <appleaate@usgs.gov> wrote:
Tim and all,
A few follow-ups from the Deputy Secretary meeting this afternoon.
I checked, and we do not have any QFR's in arrears. The only ones currently in our hands are from last week's Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee hearing on natural hazards and aren't due for a couple more weeks. (By the way, I just saw this nice summary that the American Institute of Physics did of the hearing, emphasizing the level of support conveyed for the USGS role in the hazards arena.)
I wanted to follow up on the discussion of the infrastructure package. Although the focus at the meeting was on BOR, I did want to make the pitch that USGS has potentially a significant role to play both in terms of investments in our own scientific infrastructure and in the need for resource availability and hazard assessments to inform the larger suite of investments. I think you were at the Senate briefing we did back in March 2017 on how USGS could participate -- I'm attaching the one-pager prepared for that. We have lots more material to share.
Reaardina Alaska activities. I wasn't sure what follow-uo was needed
I am looking into getting hold of the 2002 USGS report that is the predecessor to the new literature review of ecological research in ANWR and will circle back on that.
We will work on the requested briefing paper about USGS overhead rates charged on reimbursable agreements, due next Friday 2/16.
We will provide some examples to you of USGS liaisons to large projects
We can discuss some of these action items at Monday's 1pm tag-up call.
Regards, Dave
David Applegate, Ph.D. Associate Director for Natural Hazards
Exercising Authority of the Deputy Director
U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 111, Reston VA 20192 703 648 6600 voice, 703 648 7031 fax applegate@usgs.gov
Aimee M. Devaris Regional Director U.S. Geological Survey 4210 University Drive Anchorage, Alaska 907-786-7055
Aimee M. Devaris Regional Director U.S. Geological Survey 4210 University Drive Anchorage, Alaska 907-786-7055
"Devaris, Aimee" <adevaris@usgs.gov>
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"Devaris, Aimee" <adevaris@usgs.gov> Mon Feb 12 2018 08:48:54 GMT-0700 (MST) John Pearce <jpearce@usgs.gov> Christian Zimmerman <czimmerman@usgs.gov>, Durelle Smith <dpsmith@usgs.gov> Re: Action items from W&S biweekly with Dep Sec
Yes -- he may have received a note about this from Guidroz. Not sure. Best to reach out to him directly.
On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 6:47 AM, John Pearce <ipearce@usas.aov> wrote: Yes, can do. I'll work with Grant on this and will send a draft to you. Shall I check with Houseknecht?
On Feb 12, 2018, at 6:43 AM, Devaris, Aimee <adevaris@usas.aov> wrote:
Hi John,
We have another request from Travnicek. See below. It's probably a fairly short list. With Chris in training this week, I'm hoping you can help me pull this together by COB tomorrow. I was thinking you probably have most of this info with your prep for the NSB meetings. I guess we'll need approximate budget info from folks like Houseknecht, Erikson, etc.
What do you think?
Aimee
---------- Forwarded message-----------From: David Applegate <applegate@usgs.gov> Date: Sun, Feb 11, 2018 at 2:52 PM Subject: Fwd: Action items from W&S biweekly with Dep Sec To: Aimee Devaris <adevaris@usgs.gov> Cc: Anne Kinsinger <akinsinger@usgs.gov>. Joanne Taylor <jctaylor@usgs.gov>. Judy Nowakowski <jnowakowski@usgs.gov>. Bill Lukas <wlukas@usgs.gov>
Aimee,
Is this doable in the timeframe that Andrea has set? I think the focus is on the ecological studies as she had another about energy ones, which I will also forward.
Thanks, Dave
David Applegate, Ph.D. Associate Director for Natural Hazards
Exercising Authority of the Deputy Director U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 111 RestonVA 20192 ' 703 648 6600 applegate@usgs.gov
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From: "Travnicek, Andrea" <andrea travnicek@ios.doi.gov> Date: February 11,2018 at 1:04:16 PM EST To: "Applegate, David" <applegate@usgs.gov> Cc: Timothy Petty <timothv petty@ios.doi.gov>. Austin Ewell <austin ewell@ios.doi.gov>. "Nichols, Ryan" <rvan nichols@ios.doi.gov>. "Lukas, William" <wlukas@usgs.gov>. "Rae, Kerry" <kerrv rae@ios.doi.gov>. Judy Nowakowski <jnowakowski@usgs.gov>. Joanne Taylor <jctaylor@usgs.gov>. William Werkheiser <whwerkhe@usgs.gov> Subject: Re: Action items from W&S biweekly with Dep Sec
Dave-
Another follow up in regards to the information below. By COB Tuesday this week (2/13) can we get a spreadsheet with all studies (partners, timelines, funding, etc) currently being conducted and or in process in the 1002 area? Send to Tim and I so we both have since I am on travel this week.
Thanks. Andrea
Andrea Travnicek, Ph.D. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water and Science
Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior work: 202-208-0969 cell: 202-897-7220
On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 9:54 PM, Applegate, David <appleaate@usgs.gov> wrote:
Tim and all,
Some additional follow-up from the meeting with the Deputy Secretary specifically on Alaska matters.
Our Alaska Regional Director, Aimee Devaris, has confirmed that we have shared the earlier 2002 literature review with BLM and FWS contacts in
Alaska. Here is the link to share with the Deputy Secretary (we'd be happy to provide in hard copy as well):
Douglas, D.C., Reynolds, P.E., and Rhode, E.B., 2002, Arctic Refuge coastal plain terrestrial wildlife research summaries, USGS Biological Science Report 2002-0001, 76 p. https://alaska.usas.aov/products/pubs/2Q02/2Q02-USGS-BRD-BSR-2002-0001.pdf
Along these lines, Aimee just heard that FWS is putting some previously unpublished reports from the refuge on the web, so that would be material we did not include in our literature review, but Aimee has asked to get a listing of them.
Deputy Secretary Bernhardt also asked about USGS liaisons to large projects, and in particular whether that might prove useful for the ANWR permitting process. Aimee reports that we already have John Pearce from our USGS Alaska Science Center in that role. Early on, Aimee and her FWS and BLM regional director counterparts saw the need to assign a liaison/POC for each of our Bureaus to ensure good coordination and communication at the "working level." John's counterpart for BLM is Nicole Hayes (their ANWR project manager), and for FWS it is Wendy Loya (who oversees the Arctic LCC). For energy assessments, Dave Houseknecht is the USGS lead, and as you know, he is a well-connected resource for all involved.
I also relayed the Dep Sec's question about
(All this is probably just hip-pocket material for you should the question be raised again.)
Hope all that helps! Aimee is happy to brief any time.
Regards, Dave
David Applegate, Ph.D. Associate Director for Natural Hazards
Exercising Authority of the Deputy Director U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 111, Reston VA 20192 703 648 6600 voice, 703 648 7031 fax applegate@usgs.gov
On Thu, Feb 8, 2018 at 11:43 PM, Applegate, David <applegate@usgs.gov> wrote:
Tim and all,
A few follow-ups from the Deputy Secretary meeting this afternoon.
I checked, and we do not have any QFR's in arrears. The only ones currently in our hands are from last week's Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee hearing on natural hazards and aren't due for a couple more weeks. (By the way, I just saw this nice summary that the American Institute of Physics did of the hearing, emphasizing the level of support conveyed for the USGS role in the hazards arena.)
I wanted to follow up on the discussion of the infrastructure package. Although the focus at the meeting was on BOR, I did want to make the pitch that USGS has potentially a significant role to play both in terms of investments in our own scientific infrastructure and in the need for resource availability and hazard assessments to inform the larger suite of investments. I think you were at the Senate briefing we did back in March 2017 on how USGS could participate -- I'm attaching the one-pager prepared for that. We have lots more material to share.
Reaardina Alaska activities. I wasn't sure what follow-up was
I am looking into getting hold of the 2002 USGS report that is the predecessor to the new literature review of ecological research in ANWR and will circle back on that.
We will work on the requested briefing paper about USGS overhead rates charged on reimbursable agreements, due next Friday 2/16.
We will provide some examples to you of USGS liaisons to large projects
We can discuss some of these action items at Monday's 1pm tagup call.
Regards, Dave
David Applegate, Ph.D. Associate Director for Natural Hazards
Exercising Authority of the Deputy Director U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 111, Reston VA 20192 703 648 6600 voice, 703 648 7031 fax applegate@usgs.gov
Aimee M. Devaris Regional Director U.S. Geological Survey 4210 University Drive Anchorage. Alaska 907-786-7055
Aimee M. Devaris Regional Director U.S. Geological Survey 4210 University Drive Anchorage. Alaska 907-786-7055
Aimee M. Devaris Regional Director U.S. Geological Survey 4210 University Drive Anchorage, Alaska 907-786-7055
"Applegate, David" <applegate@usgs.gov>
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"Applegate, David" <applegate@usgs.gov>
Mon Feb 12 2018 08:49:40 GMT-0700 (MST)
Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov>
David Houseknecht <dhouse@usgs.gov>, David Diamond <dbdiamond@usgs.gov>, Geoffrey Plumlee <gplumlee@usgs.gov>, Judy Nowakowski <jnowakowski@usgs.gov>, Joanne Taylor <jctaylor@usgs.gov>, William Lukas <wlukas@usgs.gov>, Aimee Devaris <adevaris@usgs.gov>
Re: Action items from W&S biweekly with Dep Sec
David Applegate, Ph.D.
Associate Director for Natural Hazards Exercising Authority of the Deputy Director
U.S. Geological Survey
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 111, Reston VA 20192 703 648 6600 voice, 703 648 7031 fax appleaate@usas.gov
On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 9:02 AM, Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> wrote:
FYI, I'll be in Greenland the week of Feb 26 (assuming I get State Dept clearance, which I'm still waiting on)
From: Houseknecht, David rmailto:dhouse@usas.aov1 Sent: Monday, February 12, 2018 9:00 AM To: Walter Guidroz <wauidroz@usas.aov> Cc: David Applegate <appleaate@usas.aov>: David Diamond <dbdiamond@usas.aov>: Geoffrey Plumlee <aplumlee@usas.aov>: Judy Nowakowski <inowakowski@usas.aov>: Joanne Taylor <ictavlor@usas.aov>: William Lukas <wlukas@usas.aov>: Aimee Devaris <adevaris@usas.aov>
Subject: Re: Action items from W&S biweekly with Dep Sec
Just FYI, I am in Houston aud Dallas Feb. 19-22, returning home the evening of Feb. 22.
Andreaisawareofthisas she is setting up a follow-up meeting with SOI regarding I____________ As of last Thursday, she was planning to set that meeting tor Feb 26 or 27.
and thinking of a briefing to bring Tim and others up to date on North Slope assessment status the same day.
Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466
On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 8:42 AM, Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> wrote:
Dave, thanks for the heads-up on this. We'll be ready and standing by to hear of a briefing date.
Re: |
I'll forward some verbiage to you separately that addresses that issue.
Walter
From: David Applegate fmailto:appleaate@usas.aovj Sent: Sunday, February 11,2018 7:53 PM To: wguidroz@usgs.gov; dbdiamond@usgs.gov; Geoff Plumlee <gplumlee@usgs.gov>; Dave Houseknecht <dhouse@usgs.gov> Cc: Judy Nowakowski <jnowakowski@usgs.gov>; Joanne Taylor <jctaylor@usgs.gov>; Bill Lukas <wlukas@usgs.gov>; Aimee Devaris <adevaris@usas.aov> Subject: Fwd: Action items from W&S biweekly with Dep Sec
Geoff, Walter and Daves,
Heads up on a new briefing request on energy assessments from our Deputy Assistant Secretary. It's for the week after next.
Thanks, Dave
David Applegate, Ph D. Associate Director for Natural Hazards
Exercising Authority of the Deputy Director U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 111 Reston VA 20192 703 648 6600 applegate@usgs. gov
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From: "Travnicek, Andrea" <andrea_travnicek@ios.doi.gov> Date: February 11, 2018 at 12:21:29 PM EST To: "Applegate, David" <applegate@usgs.gov> Cc: Timothy Petty <timothy_petty@ios.doi.gov>. Austin Ewell <austin_ewell@ios.doi.gov>. "Nichols, Ryan" <rvan_mchols@ios.doi.gov>. "Lukas, William" <wlukas@usgs.gov>. "Rae, Keny" <kerry_rae@ios.doi.gov>. Judy Nowakowski <inowakowski@usgs. gov>. Joanne Taylor <jctavlor@usgs.gov>. William Werkheiser <whwerkhe@usgs.gov>. Michelle Brown <michelle_brown@ios.doi.gov> Subject: Re: Action items from W&S biweekly with Dep Sec
Dave-
In regards to the Alaska follow up let's get a meeting set up for later in the week of Feb. 22 or 23 to meet with your Energy team that is working on the assessment. Also I think it would be good to meet in regards to all energy assessments to get an update on status of the projects.
I have cc'ed Michelle to find some time for us and your team to meet.
Thanks. Andrea
Aidrea Travnicek, Ph.D. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior work: 202-208-0969 cell: 202-897-7220
On Thu, Feb 8, 2018 at 11:43 PM, Applegate, David <applegate@usgs.gov> wrote: Tim and all,
A few follow-ups from the Deputy Secretary meeting this afternoon.
I checked, and we do not have any QFR's in arrears. The only ones currently in our hands are from last week's Senate Energy & Natural Resources Connnittee hearing on natural hazards and aren't due for a couple more weeks. (By the way, I just saw this nice summary that the American Institute of Physics did of the hearing, emphasizing the level of support conveyed for the USGS role in the hazards arena.)
I wanted to follow up on the discussion of the infrastructure package. Although the focus at the meeting was on BOR, I did want to make the pitch that USGS has potentially a significant role to play both in terms of investments in our own scientific infrastructure and in the need for resource availability and hazard assessments to inform the larger suite of investments. I think you were at the Senate briefing we did back in March 2017 on how USGS could participate -- I'm attaching the one-pager prepared for that. We have lots more material to share.
Regarding Alaska activities, I wasn't sure what follow-up was needed on Bernhardt's
question about |(b) (5)
(b) (5)
I am looking into getting hold of the 2002 USGS report that is the predecessor to the new literature review of ecological research in ANWR and will circle back on that.
We will work on the requested briefing paper about USGS overhead rates charged on reimbursable agreements, due next Friday 2/16.
We will provide some examples to you of USGS liaisons to large projects
We can discuss some of these action items at Monday's 1pm tag-up call.
Regards, Dave
David Applegate, Ph.D. Associate Director for Natural Hazards
Exercising Authority of the Deputy Director U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 111, Reston VA 20192 703 648 6600 voice, 703 648 7031 fax applegate@usgs.gov
"Pearce, John" <jpearce@usgs.gov>
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"Pearce, John" <jpearce@usgs.gov> Mon Feb 12 2018 22:52:21 GMT-0700 (MST) "Devaris, Aimee" <adevaris@usgs.gov>, Christian Zimmerman <czimmerman@usgs.gov>, Durelle Smith <dpsmith@usgs.gov> Re: Action items from W&S biweekly with Dep Sec
USGS 1002 ongoing work.xlsx
Hi All,
Here is a draft of the spreadsheet thus far. I need some additional funding numbers from a few people.
Type in any comments and I can incorporate.
JP
On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 6:43 AM, Devaris, Aimee <adevaris@usas.aov> wrote: Hi John,
We have another request from Travnicek. See below. It's probably a fairly short list. With Chris in training this week, I'm hoping you can help me pull this together by COB tomorrow. I was thinking you probably have most of this info with your prep for the NSB meetings. I guess we'll need approximate budget info from folks like Houseknecht, Erikson, etc.
What do you think?
Aimee Begin forwarded message:
From: "Travnicek, Andrea" <andrea travnicek@ios.doi.gov> Date: February 11,2018 at 1:04:16 PM EST To: "Applegate, David" <applegate@usgs.gov> Cc: Timothy Petty <timothv petty@ios.doi.gov>. Austin Ewell <austin ewell@ios.doi.gov>. "Nichols, Ryan" <rvan nichols@ios.doi.gov>. "Lukas, William" <wlukas@usgs.gov>. "Rae, Kerry" <kerrv rae@ios.doi.gov>. Judy Nowakowski <jnowakowski@usgs.gov>. Joanne Taylor <jctaylor@usgs.gov>. William Werkheiser <whwerkhe@usgs.gov> Subject: Re: Action items from W&S biweekly with Dep Sec
Dave-
Another follow up in regards to the information below. By COB Tuesday this week (2/13) can we get a spreadsheet with all studies (partners, timelines, funding, etc) currently being conducted and or in process in the 1002 area? Send to Tim and I so we both have since I am on travel this week.
Thanks. Andrea
Andrea Travnicek, Ph.D. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior work: 202-208-0969 cell: 202-897-7220
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"Devaris, Aimee" <adevaris@usgs.gov> Tue Feb 13 2018 10:39:21 GMT-0700 (MST) "Pearce, John" <jpearce@usgs.gov> Christian Zimmerman <czimmerman@usgs.gov>, Durelle Smith <dpsmith@usgs.gov> Re: Action items from W&S biweekly with Dep Sec
Hi John,
Can you stop by when you have a chance?
Thanks,
Aimee
On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 8:52 PM, Pearce, John <jpearce@usgs.gov> wrote: Hi All,
Here is a draft of the spreadsheet thus far. I need some additional funding numbers from a few people.
Type in any comments and I can incorporate.
JP
On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 6:43 AM, Devaris, Aimee <adevaris@usgs.gov> wrote: Hi John,
We have another request from Travnicek. See below. It's probably a fairly short list. With Chris in training this week, I'm hoping you can help me pull this together by COB tomorrow. I was thinking you probably have most of this info with your prep for the NSB meetings. I guess we'll need approximate budget info from folks like Houseknecht, Erikson, etc.
What do you think?
Aimee Begin forwarded message:
From: "Travnicek, Andrea" <andrea travnicek@ios.doi.gov> Date: February 11,2018 at 1:04:16 PM EST To: "Applegate, David" <applegate@usgs.gov> Cc: Timothy Petty <timothv petty@ios.doi.gov>. Austin Ewell <austin ewell@ios.doi.gov>. "Nichols, Ryan" <rvan nichols@ios.doi.gov>. "Lukas, William" <wlukas@usgs.gov>. "Rae, Kerry" <kerrv rae@ios.doi.gov>. Judy Nowakowski <jnowakowski@usgs.gov>. Joanne Taylor <jctaylor@usgs.gov>. William Werkheiser <whwerkhe@usgs.gov> Subject: Re: Action items from W&S biweekly with Dep Sec
Dave-
Another follow up in regards to the information below. By COB Tuesday this week (2/13) can we get a spreadsheet with all studies (partners, timelines, funding, etc) currently being conducted and or in process in the 1002 area? Send to Tim and I so we both have since I am on travel this week.
Thanks. Andrea
Andrea Travnicek, Ph.D. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior work: 202-208-0969 cell: 202-897-7220
Aimee M. Devaris Regional Director U.S. Geological Survey 4210 University Drive Anchorage, Alaska 907-786-7055
"Pearce, John" <jpearce@usgs.gov>
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Here is an updated draft.
JP
"Pearce, John" <jpearce@usgs.gov> Tue Feb 13 2018 11:23:51 GMT-0700 (MST) "Devaris, Aimee" <adevaris@usgs.gov>, Christian Zimmerman <czimmerman@usgs.gov>, Durelle Smith <dpsmith@usgs.gov> Re: Action items from W&S biweekly with Dep Sec USGS 1002 ongoing work v2.0.xlsx
On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 8:52 PM, Pearce, John <jpearce@usgs.gov> wrote: Hi All,
Here is a draft of the spreadsheet thus far. I need some additional funding numbers from a few people.
Type in any comments and I can incorporate.
JP
On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 6:43 AM, Devaris, Aimee <adevaris@usas.aov> wrote: Hi John,
We have another request from Travnicek. See below. It's probably a fairly short list. With Chris in training this week, I'm hoping you can help me pull this together by COB tomorrow. I was thinking you probably have most of this info with your prep for the NSB meetings. I guess we'll need approximate budget info from folks like Houseknecht, Erikson, etc.
What do you think?
Aimee Begin forwarded message:
From: "Travnicek, Andrea" <andrea travnicek@ios.doi.aov>
Date: February 11,2018 at 1:04:16 PM EST To: "Applegate, David" <applegate@usgs.gov> Cc: Timothy Petty <timothv petty@ios.doi.gov>. Austin Ewell <austin ewell@ios.doi.gov>. "Nichols, Ryan" <rvan nichols@ios.doi.gov>. "Lukas, William" <wlukas@usgs.gov>. "Rae, Kerry" <kerrv rae@ios.doi.gov>. Judy Nowakowski <jnowakowski@usgs.gov>. Joanne Taylor <jctaylor@usgs.gov>. William Werkheiser <whwerkhe@usgs.gov> Subject: Re: Action items from W&S biweekly with Dep Sec
Dave-
Another follow up in regards to the information below. By COB Tuesday this week (2/13) can we get a spreadsheet with all studies (partners, timelines, funding, etc) currently being conducted and or in process in the 1002 area? Send to Tim and I so we both have since I am on travel this week.
Thanks. Andrea
Andrea Travnicek, Ph.D. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior work: 202-208-0969 cell: 202-897-7220
"Pearce, John" <jpearce@usgs.gov>
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"Pearce, John" <jpearce@usgs.gov> Tue Feb 13 2018 11:30:46 GMT-0700 (MST) "Devaris, Aimee" <adevaris@usgs.gov>, Christian Zimmerman <czimmerman@usgs.gov>, Durelle Smith <dpsmith@usgs.gov> Re: Action items from W&S biweekly with Dep Sec USGS 1002 ongoing work v2.1 .xlsx
Another revision that contains better detail from Vanessa Von Biela.
At this point, I don't have anything else to add.
JP
John M. Pearce, Ph.D. Supervisory Wildlife Biologist Manager, Wetland and Terrestrial Ecosystems Office U.S.Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center 4210 University Drive Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Tel. 907.786.7094 Email: jpearce@usgs.gov http://alaska.usgs.gov/staff/staffbio.php?employeeid=173
On Tue, Feb 13, 2018 at 9:23 AM, Pearce, John <jpearce@usgs.gov> wrote: Here is an updated draft.
JP
On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 8:52 PM, Pearce, John <jpearce@usgs.gov> wrote: Hi All,
Here is a draft of the spreadsheet thus far. I need some additional funding numbers from a few people.
Type in any comments and I can incorporate.
JP
On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 6:43 AM, Devaris, Aimee <adevaris@usgs.gov> wrote: Hi John,
We have another request from Travnicek. See below. It's probably a fairly short list. With Chris in training this week, I'm hoping you can help me pull this together by COB tomorrow. I was thinking you probably have most of this info with your prep for the NSB meetings. I guess we'll need approximate budget info from folks like Houseknecht, Erikson, etc.
What do you think?
Aimee Begin forwarded message:
From: "Travnicek, Andrea" <andrea travnicek@ios.doi.gov> Date: February 11,2018 at 1:04:16 PM EST To: "Applegate, David" <appleaate@usas.aov> Cc: Timothy Petty <timothv pettv@ios.doi.aov>. Austin Ewell <austin ewell@ios.doi.aov>. "Nichols, Ryan" <rvan nichols@ios.doi.aov>. "Lukas, William" <wlukas@usas.aov>. "Rae, Kerry" <kerrv rae@ios.doi.aov>. Judy Nowakowski <inowakowski@usas.aov>. Joanne Taylor <ictavlor@usas.aov>. William Werkheiser <whwerkhe@usas.aov> Subject: Re: Action items from W&S biweekly with Dep Sec
Dave-
Another follow up in regards to the information below. By COB Tuesday this week (2/13) can we get a spreadsheet with all studies (partners, timelines, funding, etc) currently being conducted and or in process in the 1002 area? Send to Tim and I so we both have since I am on travel this week.
Thanks.
Andrea
Andrea Travnicek, Ph.D. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior work: 202-208-0969 cell: 202-897-7220
"Devaris, Aimee" <adevaris@usgs.gov>
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"Devaris, Aimee" <adevaris@usgs.gov> Tue Feb 13 2018 11:36:07 GMT-0700 (MST) "Pearce, John" <jpearce@usgs.gov> Christian Zimmerman <czimmerman@usgs.gov>, Durelle Smith <dpsmith@usgs.gov> Re: Action items from W&S biweekly with Dep Sec
OK -- thanks. Got it. I took the 3D seismic off, since that's still up in the air, and I replaced it with Housenechts planned field work this summer. I'm going to send to Walter and Dave and copy Judy so it's out of our hands and into theirs.
On Tue, Feb 13, 2018 at 9:30 AM, Pearce, John <jpearce@usas.aov> wrote: Another revision that contains better detail from Vanessa Von Biela.
At this point, I don't have anything else to add.
JP
John M. Pearce, Ph.D. Supervisory Wildlife Biologist Manager, Wetland and Terrestrial Ecosystems Office U.S.Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center 4210 University Drive Anchorage, Alaska 99508 Tel. 907.786.7094 Email: iDearce@usas.aov http://alaska.usas.aov/staff/staffbio.php?emploveeid=173
On Tue, Feb 13, 2018 at 9:23 AM, Pearce, John <ipearce@usas.aov> wrote: Here is an updated draft.
JP
On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 8:52 PM, Pearce, John <jpearce@usgs.gov> wrote: Hi All,
Here is a draft of the spreadsheet thus far. I need some additional funding numbers from a few people.
Type in any comments and I can incorporate.
JP
On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 6:43 AM, Devaris, Aimee <adevaris@usgs.gov> wrote: Hi John,
We have another request from Travnicek. See below. It's probably a fairly short list. With Chris in training this week, I'm hoping you can help me pull this together by COB tomorrow. I was thinking you probably have most of this info with your prep for the NSB meetings. I guess we'll need approximate budget info from folks like Houseknecht, Erikson, etc.
What do you think?
Aimee Begin forwarded message:
From: "Travnicek, Andrea" <andrea travnicek@ios.doi.gov> Date: February 11, 2018 at 1:04:16 PM EST To: "Applegate, David" <applegate@usgs.gov> Cc: Timothy Petty <timothv petty@ios.doi.gov>. Austin Ewell <austin ewell@ios.doi.gov>. "Nichols, Ryan" <rvan nichols@ios.doi.gov>. "Lukas, William" <wlukas@usgs.gov>. "Rae, Kerry" <kerrv rae@ios.doi.gov>. Judy Nowakowski <jnowakowski@usgs.gov>. Joanne Taylor <jctaylor@usgs.gov>. William Werkheiser <whwerkhe@usgs.gov> Subject: Re: Action items from W&S biweekly with Dep Sec
Dave-
Another follow up in regards to the information below. By COB Tuesday this week (2/13) can we get a spreadsheet with all studies (partners, timelines, funding, etc) currently being conducted and or in process in the 1002 area? Send to Tim and I so we both have since I am on travel this week.
Thanks. Andrea
Andrea Travnicek, Ph.D. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior work: 202-208-0969 cell: 202-897-7220
Aimee M. Devaris Regional Director U.S. Geological Survey 4210 University Drive Anchorage, Alaska 907-786-7055
"Devaris, Aimee" <adevaris@usgs.gov>
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"Devaris, Aimee" <adevaris@usgs.gov>
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Anne Kinsinger <akinsinger@usgs.gov>, Joanne Taylor <jctaylor@usgs.gov>, Judy Nowakowski <jnowakowski@usgs.gov>, Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov>, "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov>, Geoffrey Plumlee <gplumlee@usgs.gov>, John Pearce <jpearce@usgs.gov>, Christian Zimmerman <czimmerman@usgs.gov>, "Beard, Douglas" <dbeard@usgs.gov>
Re: Action items from W&S biweekly with Dep Sec
USGS 1002 ongoing work v2.1.xlsx
Dave,
Attached is the project spreadsheet John Pearce pulled together. There wasn't much time for coordination since we were unfortunately closed yesterday due to the storm. So we don't yet have the budget numbers for Dave Houseknecht's work. I've copied him and Walter on this message so they can input/change that part. We just put in placeholders.
We also haven't heard back yet from Frank Urban, so that budget is an estimate. I know in the past we've spent $40K on a recurring borehole inspection requirement (every 5 years), but the annual field budget for this activity is probably less than that (I'm guessing), so I put in $20K. I'm copying Doug Beard, but this is coming out of left field at him, so he may or may not know about it.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Regards, Aimee
On Sun, Feb 11,2018 at 2:52 PM, David Applegate <appleaate@usas.aov> wrote: Aimee,
Is this doable in the timeframe that Andrea has set? I think the focus is on the ecological studies as she had another about energy ones, which I will also forward.
Thanks, Dave
David Applegate, Ph.D. Associate Director for Natural Hazards
Exercising Authority of the Deputy Director U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 111 RestonVA 20192 ' 703 648 6600 applegate@usgs.gov
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From: "Travnicek, Andrea" <andrea travnicek@ios.doi.gov> Date: February 11,2018 at 1:04:16 PM EST To: "Applegate, David" <applegate@usgs.gov> Cc: Timothy Petty <timothv petty@ios.doi.gov>. Austin Ewell <austin ewell@ios.doi.gov>. "Nichols, Ryan" <rvan nichols@ios.doi.gov>. "Lukas, William" <wlukas@usgs.gov>. "Rae, Kerry" <kerrv rae@ios.doi.gov>. Judy Nowakowski <jnowakowski@usgs.gov>. Joanne Taylor <jctaylor@usgs.gov>. William Werkheiser <whwerkhe@usgs.gov> Subject: Re: Action items from W&S biweekly with Dep Sec
Dave-
Another follow up in regards to the information below. By COB Tuesday this week (2/13) can we get a spreadsheet with all studies (partners, timelines, funding, etc) currently being conducted and or in process in the 1002 area? Send to Tim and I so we both have since I am on travel this week.
Thanks. Andrea
Andrea Travnicek, Ph.D. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior work: 202-208-0969 cell: 202-897-7220
On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 9:54 PM, Applegate, David <appleaate@usas.aov> wrote: Tim and all,
Some additional follow-up from the meeting with the Deputy Secretary specifically on Alaska matters.
Our Alaska Regional Director, Aimee Devaris, has confirmed that we have shared the earlier 2002 literature review with BLM and FWS contacts in Alaska. Here is the link
to share with the Deputy Secretary (we'd be happy to provide in hard copy as well):
Douglas, D.C., Reynolds, P.E., and Rhode, E.B., 2002, Arctic Refuge coastal plain terrestrial wildlife research summaries, USGS Biological Science Report 2002-0001, 76 p. https://alaska.usas.aov/products/pubs/2Q02/2Q02-USGS-BRD-BSR-2002-0001.pdf
Along these lines, Aimee just heard that FWS is putting some previously unpublished reports from the refuge on the web, so that would be material we did not include in our literature review, but Aimee has asked to get a listing of them.
Deputy Secretary Bernhardt also asked about USGS liaisons to large projects, and in particular whether that might prove useful for the ANWR permitting process. Aimee reports that we already have John Pearce from our USGS Alaska Science Center in that role. Early on, Aimee and her FWS and BLM regional director counterparts saw the need to assign a liaison/POC for each of our Bureaus to ensure good coordination and communication at the "working level." John's counterpart for BLM is Nicole Hayes (their ANWR project manager), and for FWS it is Wendy Loya (who oversees the Arctic LCC). For energy assessments, Dave Houseknecht is the USGS lead, and as you know, he is a well-connected resource for all involved.
I also relayed the Dep Sec's question about
should the question be raised again.)
(All this is probably just hip-pocket material for you
Hope all that helps! Aimee is happy to brief any time.
Regards, Dave
David Applegate, Ph.D. Associate Director for Natural Hazards
Exercising Authority of the Deputy Director
U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 111, Reston VA 20192 703 648 6600 voice, 703 648 7031 fax applegate@usgs.gov
On Thu, Feb 8, 2018 at 11:43 PM, Applegate, David <applegate@usgs.gov> wrote:
Tim and all,
A few follow-ups from the Deputy Secretary meeting this afternoon.
I checked, and we do not have any QFR's in arrears. The only ones currently in our hands are from last week's Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee hearing on natural hazards and aren't due for a couple more weeks. (By the way, I just saw this nice summary that the American Institute of Physics did of the hearing, emphasizing the level of support conveyed for the USGS role in the hazards arena.)
I wanted to follow up on the discussion of the infrastructure package. Although the focus at the meeting was on BOR, I did want to make the pitch that USGS has potentially a significant role to play both in terms of investments in our own scientific infrastructure and in the need for resource availability and hazard assessments to inform the larger suite of investments. I think you were at the Senate briefing we did back in March 2017 on how USGS could participate ~ I'm attaching the one-pager prepared for that. We have lots more material to share.
Regarding Alaska activities I wasn't sure what follow-up was needed on Bernhardt's question about!
I am looking into getting hold of the 2002 USGS report that is the predecessor to the new literature review of ecological research in ANWR and will circle back on that.
We will work on the requested briefing paper about USGS overhead rates charged on reimbursable agreements, due next Friday 2/16.
We will provide some examples to you of USGS liaisons to large projects
We can discuss some of these action items at Monday's 1pm tag-up call.
Regards, Dave
David Applegate, Ph.D. Associate Director for Natural Hazards
Exercising Authority of the Deputy Director
U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 111, Reston VA 20192 703 648 6600 voice, 703 648 7031 fax applegate@usgs.gov
Aimee M. Devaris Regional Director U.S. Geological Survey 4210 University Drive Anchorage, Alaska 907-786-7055
Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov>
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Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> Tue Feb 13 2018 13:09:27 GMT-0700 (MST) Aimee Devaris <adevaris@usgs.gov> RE: Action items from W&S biweekly with Dep Sec
Aimee, I just traded email with Dave H and he'll be responding but it may be later today. I have numbers that probably fit but it would be better if they came from Dave as he's obviously closer to things.
I hadn't heard about the storm; it must have been significant if it was strong enough to force an office closure...
Walter
From: Devaris, Aimee rmailto:adevaris@usas.aov1 Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2018 2:53 PM To: David Applegate <appleaate@usas.aov> Cc: Anne Kinsinger <akinsinaer@usas.aov>: Joanne Taylor <ictavlor@usas.aov>: Judy Nowakowski
<inowakowski@usas.aov>: Walter Guidroz <wauidroz@usas.aov>: Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usas.aov>: Geoffrey Plumlee <aplumlee@usas.aov>: John Pearce <ipearce@usas.aov>: Christian Zimmerman <czimmerman@usas.aov>: Beard, Douglas <dbeard@usas.aov>
Subject: Re: Action items from W&S biweekly with Dep Sec
Dave,
Attached is the project spreadsheet John Pearce pulled together. There wasn't much time for coordination since we were unfortunately closed yesterday due to the storm. So we don't yet have the budget numbers for Dave Houseknecht's work. I've copied him and Walter on this message so they can input/change that part. We just put in placeholders.
We also haven't heard back yet from Frank Urban, so that budget is an estimate. I know in the past we've spent $40K on a recurring borehole inspection requirement (eveiy 5 years), but the annual field budget for this activity is probably less than that (I'm guessing), so I put in $20K. I'm copying Doug Beard, but this is coming out of left field at him, so he may or may not know about it.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Regards, Aimee
On Sim, Feb 11, 2018 at 2:52 PM, David Applegate <applegate@usgs.gov> wrote:
Aimee,
Is this doable in the timeframe that Andrea has set? I think the focus is on the ecological studies as she had another about energy ones, which I will also forward.
Thanks, Dave
David Applegate, Ph.D. Associate Director for Natural Hazards
Exercising Authority of the Deputy Director U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 111 RestonVA 20192 703 648 6600 anplegate@usgs.gov
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From: "Travnicek, Andrea" <andrea travnicek@ios.doi.gov> Date: February 11, 2018 at 1:04:16 PM EST To: "Applegate, David" <applegate@usgs.gov> Cc: Timothy Petty <timothv pettv@ios.doi.gov>. Austin Ewell <austin ewell@ios.doi.gov>. "Nichols, Ryan" <rvan iiichols@ios.doi.gov>. "Lukas, William" <wlukas@usgs.gov>. "Rae, Kerry" <kerrv rae@ios.doi.gov>. Judy Nowakowski <inowakowski@usgs.gov>. Joanne Taylor <ictavlor@usgs.gov>. William Werkheiser <whwerklie@usgs. gov> Subject: Re: Action items from W&S biweekly with Dep Sec
Dave-
Another follow up in regards to the information below. By COB Tuesday this week (2/13) can we get a spreadsheet with all studies (partners, timelines, funding, etc) currently being conducted and or in process in the 1002 area? Send to Tim and I so we both have since I am on travel this week.
Thanks. Andrea
Andrea Travnicek, Ph.D. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior work: 202-208-0969 cell: 202-897-7220
On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 9:54 PM, Applegate, David <applegate@usgs.gov> wrote:
Tim and all,
Some additional follow-up from the meeting with the Deputy Secretary specifically on Alaska matters.
Our Alaska Regional Director, Aimee Devaris, has confirmed that we have shared the earlier 2002 literature review with BLM and FWS contacts in Alaska. Here is the link to share with the
Deputy Secretary (wTe'd be happy to provide in hard copy as well):
Douglas, D.C.. Reynolds, P.E.. and Rhode. E.B.. 2002, Arctic Refuge coastal plain terrestrial wildlife research summaries, USGS Biological Science Report 2002-0001, 76 p. https://alaska.usgs.gov/Droducts/pubs/2002/2002-USGS-BRD-BSR-2002-00Ql.Ddf
Along these lines, Aimee just heard that FWS is putting some previously unpublished reports from the refuge on the web. so that would be material we did not include in our literature review', but Aimee has asked to get a listing of them.
Deputy Secretary Bernhardt also asked about USGS liaisons to large projects, and in particular whether that might prove useful for the ANWR permitting process. Aimee reports that wTe already have John Pearce from our USGS Alaska Science Center in that role. Early on, Aimee and her FWS and BLM regional director counterparts sawT the need to assign a liaison/POC for each of our Bureaus to ensure good coordination and communication at the "working level." John's counterpart for BLM is Nicole Hayes (their ANWR project manager), and for FWS it is Wendy Loya (who oversees the Arctic LCC). For energy assessments. Dave Houseknecht is the USGS lead, and as you know, he is a well-connected resource for all involved.
Hope all that helps! Aimee is happy to brief any time.
Regards. Dave
David Applegate, Ph.D. Associate Director for Natural Hazards
Exercising Authority of the Deputy Director U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 111, Reston VA20192 703 648 6600 voice, 703 648 7031 fax
appleaate@usas.aov
On Thu, Feb 8, 2018 at 11:43 PM, Applegate, David <applegate@usgs.gov> wrote:
Tim and all,
A few follow-ups from the Deputy Secretary meeting this afternoon.
I checked, and we do not have any QFR's in arrears. The only ones currently in our hands are from last week's Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee hearing on natural hazards and aren't due for a couple more weeks. (By the way, I just saw this nice summary that the American Institute of Physics did of the hearing, emphasizing the level of support conveyed for the USGS role in the hazards arena.)
I wanted to follow up on the discussion of the infrastructure package. Although the focus at the meeting was on BOR, I did want to make the pitch that USGS has potentially a significant role to play both in terms of investments in our own scientific infrastructure and in the need for resource availability and hazard assessments to inform the larger suite of investments. I think you were at the Senate briefing we did back in March 2017 on how USGS could participate -- I'm attaching the one-pager prepared for that. We have lots more material to share.
Regarding Alaska activities, I wasn't sure what follow-up was needed on Bernhardt's question about
i(t
I am looking into getting hold of the 2002 USGS report that is the predecessor to the new literature review of ecological research in ANWR and will circle back on that.
We will work on the requested briefing paper about USGS overhead rates charged on reimbursable agreements, due next Friday 2/16.
We will provide some examples to you of USGS liaisons to large projects
We can discuss some of these action items at Monday's 1pm tag-up call.
Regards, Dave
David Applegate, Ph.D. Associate Director for Natural Hazards
Exercising Authority of the Deputy Director U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 111, Reston VA 20192 703 648 6600 voice, 703 648 7031 fax applegate@usgs.gov
