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Message From: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) [Victoria_Ellington@cruz.senate.gov] Sent: 4/17/2025 3:46:47 AM To: Barja, Jaide [Barja.Jaide@epa.gov] CC: Howey, Preston (Cruz) [Preston_Howey@cruz.senate.gov]; Weiner, Ben [Weiner.Ben@epa.gov]; Abboud, Michael [abboud.michael@epa.gov]; Mica, Carl (Cruz) [Carl_Mica@cruz.senate.gov]; Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) [Daniel_Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov]; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) [bobbi_Hanson@cruz.senate.gov]; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) [Macarena_Martinez@cruz.senate.gov]; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) [Selah_Aberle@cruz.senate.gov]; Gall, Daniel [Gall.Daniel@epa.gov]; Brown, Ashley [Brown.Ashley@epa.gov]; Burgess, Michael [Burgess.Michael@epa.gov]; Ludick, Chavonne (Cruz) [Chavonne_Ludick@cruz.senate.gov] Subject: Re: Sen. Cruz and Admin. Zeldin in Midland Attachments:2025.04.17 Permian Basin Oil&Gas Roundtable w Adm.Zeldin.doc Caution: This email originated from outside EPA, please exercise additional caution when deciding whether to open attachments or click on provided links. Brief attached for tomorrow. Closed toed shoes for everyone! Sleeves rolled up for the rig or polo. Senator Cruz will put a jacket on for lunch. The POCs on site are on the brief. Carl is our state director and deputy chief and Preston is head of policy and is from Midland. You're in good hands! On Apr 16, 2025, at 6:15 PM, Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov> wrote: Thank you so much Victoria! Y'all are awesome. We are looking forward to it! Get Outlook for iOS Sierra Club FOIA 2025-EPA-08249 ED_019467A_00000112-00001 SC_EVERSPLIT0026580 From: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria_Ellington@cruz.senate.gov> Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 5:05:20 PM To: Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston_Howey@cruz.senate.gov>; Weiner, Ben <Weiner.Ben@epa.gov>; Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov>; Abboud, Michael <abboud.michael@epa.gov>; Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl_Mica@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) <Daniel_Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi_Hanson@cruz.senate.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena_Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) <Selah_Aberle@cruz.senate.gov>; Gall, Daniel <Gall.Daniel@epa.gov>; Brown, Ashley <Brown.Ashley@epa.gov>; Burgess, Michael <Burgess.Michael@epa.gov>; Ludick, Chavonne (Cruz) <Chavonne_Ludick@cruz.senate.gov> Subject: RE: Sen. Cruz and Admin. Zeldin in Midland Caution: This email originated from outside EPA, please exercise additional caution when deciding whether to open attachments or click on provided links. Confirmed attendees! Copy of the brief to come. Note, Reps. Arrington and Pfluger were invited but both couldn't make it. 1. Senator Ted Cruz 2. Administrator Zeldin 3. Mrs. Heidi Cruz 4. Bill Holmes -- host 5. Jack Harper 6. Dan Hord 7. Jack Rathbone 8. Travis Stice 9. Don Sparks 10. Ernest Angelo 11. Steve Pruitt 12. Jeff Sparks 13. Luke Dunn, son of Tim Dunn 14. Tommy Taylor 15. Bill Kent From: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 10:39 AM To: Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston_Howey@cruz.senate.gov>; Weiner, Ben <Weiner.Ben@epa.gov>; Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov>; Abboud, Michael <abboud.michael@epa.gov>; Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl_Mica@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) <Daniel_Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi_Hanson@cruz.senate.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena_Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) <Selah_Aberle@cruz.senate.gov>; Gall, Daniel <Gall.Daniel@epa.gov>; Brown, Ashley <Brown.Ashley@epa.gov>; Burgess, Michael <Burgess.Michael@epa.gov>; Ludick, Chavonne (Cruz) <Chavonne_Ludick@cruz.senate.gov> Subject: RE: Sen. Cruz and Admin. Zeldin in Midland EPA Team, Here is the list of invites. We are waiting on RSVPs and doing follow up calls today. We expect around 15 people. Additional note: Owen, I will call you to sort out vehicles/logistics on the ground. Our team will share a copy of the brief the night before. Sierra Club FOIA 2025-EPA-08249 ED_019467A_00000112-00002 SC_EVERSPLIT0026581 Event Details: Who: Senator Ted Cruz & EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin What: Roundtable Discussion with Independent Oil & Gas Producers Where: The Racquet Club 3009 Racquet Club Dr, Midland, TX 79705 When: Thursday, April 17 at 12:00 PM CT Lunch will be provided. Invite List: Kyle Hammond-Arrington Oil & Gas - Rig host Travis Stice-Diamondback Tim Leach-ConocoPhillips Bubba Saulsbury-Saulsbury Industries Don Sparks-Discovery Operating Bill Kent- Chevron Products Retail Distributor Kyle Stallings-royalty buyer Jack Harper-Independent & former President of Concho Resources Denzil West-Admiral Permian Will Hickey-Permian Resources Ernest Angelo Tommy Taylor - Fasken Don Evans Tim Dunn Cody Campbell John Sellers Dennis Johnson Doug Scharbauer Miles Boldrick Javaid Anwar Scott Sheffield Dan Hord Jeff Hildebrand VanLoh Bud Brigham Rep. Jodey Arrington From: Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov> Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 10:12 AM To: Weiner, Ben <Weiner.Ben@epa.gov>; Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov>; Abboud, Michael <abboud.michael@epa.gov>; Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) <Daniel Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov>; Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) <Selah Aberle@cruz.senate.gov>; Gall, Daniel <Gall.Daniel@epa.gov>; Brown, Ashley <Brown.Ashley@epa.gov>; Burgess, Michael <Burgess.Michael@epa.gov>; Ludick, Chavonne (Cruz) <Chavonne Ludick@cruz.senate.gov> Subject: RE: Sen. Cruz and Admin. Zeldin in Midland Thank y'all. I'll have the RSVP list this afternoon. I'll be back in touch ASAP. Sierra Club FOIA 2025-EPA-08249 ED_019467A_00000112-00003 SC_EVERSPLIT0026582 From: Weiner, Ben <Weiner.Ben@epa.gov> Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 9:20 AM To: Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov>; Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov>; Abboud, Michael <abboud.michael@epa.gov>; Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) <Daniel Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov>; Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) <Selah Aberle@cruz.senate.gov>; Gall, Daniel <Gall.Daniel@epa.gov>; Brown, Ashley <Brown.Ashley@epa.gov>; Burgess, Michael <Burgess.Michael@epa.gov>; Ludick, Chavonne (Cruz) <Chavonne Ludick@cruz.senate.gov> Subject: RE: Sen. Cruz and Admin. Zeldin in Midland Hey Preston, Thank you so much, do you happen to have a list of invitees for the roundtable as well? We are just starting work on prep documents for the Administrator. STAFF: Ben Weiner Daniel Gall Eric Amidon Jaide Barja Michael Abboud Lauren Lauman Michael (Owen) Burgess Aaron Szabo Thanks! Ben Weiner Special Advisor for Communications I Office of Public Affairs U.S. Environmental Protection Agency From: Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov> Sent: Monday, April 14, 2025 7:29 PM To: Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov>; Abboud, Michael <abboud.michael@epa.gov>; Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) <Daniel Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov>; Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Weiner, Ben <Weiner.Ben@epa.gov>; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) <Selah Aberle@cruz.senate.gov>; Gall, Daniel <Gall.Daniel@epa.gov>; Brown, Ashley <Brown.Ashley@epa.gov>; Burgess, Michael <Burgess.Michael@epa.gov>; Ludick, Chavonne (Cruz) <Chavonne Ludick@cruz.senate.gov> Subject: RE: Sen. Cruz and Admin. Zeldin in Midland Caution: This email originated from outside EPA, please exercise additional caution when deciding whether to open attachments or click on provided links. Hi all, The address for the rig is: Sierra Club FOIA 2025-EPA-08249 ED_019467A_00000112-00004 SC_EVERSPLIT0026583 4235 N Big Spring St, Midland, TX 79705 An important note: The rig is located about 100 yards north of the Starbucks on Big Spring (4101 N Big Spring St, Midland, TX 79705) street. The entrance to the rig is paved, but is not marked. Google maps has a good visual of the rig and how you will enter. Could you please let me know who from the EPA team will be attending the rig tour? We're happy to connect your advance team with the drilling supervisor if there are any remaining logistical details to work through. I'll be on the ground in Midland on Wednesday and would be happy to connect with anyone from your team then as well. From: Barja, Jaide <Baria.Jaide@epa.gov> Sent: Monday, April 14, 2025 5:40 PM To: Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov>; Abboud, Michael <abboud.michael@epa.gov>; Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) <Daniel Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov>; Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Weiner, Ben <Weiner.Ben@epa.gov>; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) <Selah Aberle@cruz.senate.gov>; Gall, Daniel <Gall.Daniel@epa.gov>; Brown, Ashley <Brown.Ashley@epa.gov>; Burgess, Michael <Burgess.Michael@epa.gov>; Ludick, Chavonne (Cruz) <Chavonne Ludick@cruz.senate.gov> Subject: Re: Sen. Cruz and Admin. Zeldin in Midland Also could we get the address for the rig we plan on touring? Our advance team is putting together travel itineraries for the Administrator Thanks y'all! Get Outlook for iOS From: Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov> Sent: Monday, April 14, 2025 11:02:44 AM To: Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov>; Abboud, Michael <abboud.michael@epa.gov>; Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) <Daniel Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov>; Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Weiner, Ben <Weiner.Ben@epa.gov>; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) <Selah Aberle@cruz.senate.gov>; Gall, Daniel <Gall.Daniel@epa.gov>; Brown, Ashley <Brown.Ashley@epa.gov>; Burgess, Michael <Burgess.Michael@epa.gov>; Ludick, Chavonne (Cruz) <Chavonne Ludick@cruz.senate.gov> Subject: Re: Sen. Cruz and Admin. Zeldin in Midland Thank you for the call, Preston! Would it be possible to get a list of which orgs/businesses will be invited? Sierra Club FOIA 2025-EPA-08249 ED_019467A_00000112-00005 SC_EVERSPLIT0026584 Jaide Get Outlook for iOS From: Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howev@cruz.senate.gov> Sent: Monday, April 14, 2025 9:56:47 AM To: Abboud, Michael <abboud.michael@epa.gov>; Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov>; Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) <Daniel Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov>; Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Weiner, Ben <Weiner.Ben@epa.gov>; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) <Selah Aberle@cruz.senate.gov>; Gall, Daniel <Gall.Daniel@epa.gov>; Brown, Ashley <Brown.Ashley@epa.gov>; Burgess, Michael <Burgess.Michael@epa.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Ludick, Chavonne (Cruz) <Chavonne Ludick@cruz.senate.gov> Subject: RE: Sen. Cruz and Admin. Zeldin in Midland Caution: This email originated from outside EPA, please exercise additional caution when deciding whether to open attachments or click on provided links. All, Adding Senator Cruz's Communications Director, Macarena, to this thread. Jaide -- I will give you a call this morning on potential roundtable topics. From: Abboud, Michael <abboud.michael@epa.gov> Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2025 8:52 PM To: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov>; Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) <Daniel Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov>; Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov>; Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Weiner, Ben <Weiner.Ben@epa.gov>; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) <Selah Aberle@cruz.senate.gov>; Gall, Daniel <Gall.Daniel@epa.gov>; Brown, Ashley <Brown.Ashley@epa.gov>; Burgess, Michael <Burgess.Michael@epa.gov> Subject: Re: Sen. Cruz and Admin. Zeldin in Midland Got it! Get Outlook for iOS From: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov> Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2025 7:06 PM To: Abboud, Michael <abboud.michael@epa.gov> Cc: Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov>; Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) <Daniel Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov>; Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov>; Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Weiner, Ben <Weiner.Ben@epa.gov>; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) <Selah Aberle@cruz.senate.gov>; Gall, Daniel <Gall.Daniel@epa.gov>; Brown, Ashley <Brown.Ashley@epa.gov>; Burgess, Michael <Burgess.Michael@epa.gov> Subject: Re: Sen. Cruz and Admin. Zeldin in Midland Sierra Club FOIA 2025-EPA-08249 ED_019467A_00000112-00006 SC_EVERSPLIT0026585 Caution: This email originated from outside EPA, please exercise additional caution when deciding whether to open attachments or click on provided links. We have not invited Glenn. We kept the round table to Oil and Gas leaders who can talk specifically on the impact precious Admin rules have had on the industry and what's needed to help the industry move forward. And, Glenn has been staying close to Austin for the State Legislative session. Carl B. Mica Deputy Chief ofStaff & State Director U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) Ex. 6 Personal Privacy (PP) carl mica@cruz.senate.gov www.cruz.senate.gov On Apr 13, 2025, at 5:29 PM, Abboud, Michael <abboud.michael@epa.gov> wrote: Cruz team, I'm going to be talking with Glenn Hamer from TAB tomorrow on a separate topic. I wanted to know if TAB has been invited or if they are a group would want to attend any of these events. If that is something of interest, would you want me to flag for them or would you all like to handle? Get Outlook for iOS From: Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov> Sent: Friday, April 11, 2025 5:19:42 PM To: Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) <Daniel Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov>; Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov>; Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Weiner, Ben <Weiner.Ben@epa.gov>; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) <Selah Aberle@cruz.senate.gov>; Abboud, Michael <abboud.michael@epa.gov>; Gall, Daniel <Gall.Daniel@epa.gov>; Brown, Ashley <Brown.Ashley@epa.gov>; Burgess, Michael <Burgess.Michael@epa.gov> Subject: RE: Sen. Cruz and Admin. Zeldin in Midland That looks awesome, thanks y'all for being so accommodating! For the roundtable, is there a specific topic the Senator wants to cover? Jaide From: Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) <Daniel Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov> Sent: Friday, April 11, 2025 5:14 PM To: Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov>; Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov>; Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Weiner, Ben <Weiner.Ben@epa.gov>; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) Sierra Club FOIA 2025-EPA-08249 ED_019467A_00000112-00007 SC_EVERSPLIT0026586 <Selah Aberle@cruz.senate.gov>; Abboud, Michael <abboud.michael@epa.gov>; Gall, Daniel <Gall.Daniel@epa.gov>; Brown, Ashley <Brown.Ashley@epa.gov>; Burgess, Michael <Burgess.Michael@epa.gov> Subject: RE: Sen. Cruz and Admin. Zeldin in Midland Caution: This email originated from outside EPA, please exercise additional caution when deciding whether to open attachments or click on provided links. Thank you, Jaide! We are looking forward to this as well. Appreciate everyone's help. Below is a draft schedule for you all to review: DRAFT SCHEDULE / Thursday, April 17th 8:15am -- 9:35am Southwest Flight from DAL to MAF NOTE: Administrator Zeldin & Senator Cruz both on flight 9:50am --TBD Depart MAF en route Rig Tour 10:30am -- 12:00pm Rig Tour TBD -- TBD Depart Rig Tour en route Roundtable 12:30pm - 1:30pm Roundtable 1:30pm -- 1:45pm Press following Roundtable 2:00pm -- 2:45pm Verdict Recording NOTE: Private Room at Roundtable Site 3:00pm -TBD Administrator Zeldin Departs Roundtable en route MAF 4:22pm -- 5:40pm Southwest Flight from MAF to DAL NOTE: Administrator Zeldin's Flight 6:50pm - 8:15pm Southwest Flight from MAF to HOU NOTE: Senator Cruz's Flight Daniel Crumpler Director of Scheduling U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) M : Ex. 6 Personal Privacy (PP) From: Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov> Sent: Friday, April 11, 2025 10:52 AM To: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov>; Howey, Preston (Cruz) Sierra Club FOIA 2025-EPA-08249 ED_019467A_00000112-00008 SC_EVERSPLIT0026587 <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Weiner, Ben <Weiner.Ben@epa.gov>; Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) <Daniel Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov>; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) <Selah Aberle@cruz.senate.gov>; Abboud, Michael <abboud.michael@epa.gov>; Gall, Daniel <Gall.Daniel@epa.gov>; Brown, Ashley <Brown.Ashley@epa.gov>; Burgess, Michael <Burgess.Michael@epa.gov> Subject: Sen. Cruz and Admin. Zeldin in Midland Cruz team, thank y'all so much for going above and beyond to make this work! We really appreciate it. Starting a clean thread for planning purposes with some of my colleagues from EPA: Ashley Brown, Director of Scheduling Jaide Barja, Senior Advisor for Congressional Relations Michael Abboud, Assistant Administrator for Office of Public Engagement Daniel Gall, Special Advisor for Comms Ben Weiner, Special Advisor for Comms Owen Burgess, Director of Advance We're really looking forward to this. Thank you! Jaide Sierra Club FOIA 2025-EPA-08249 ED_019467A_00000112-00009 SC_EVERSPLIT0026588