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To: Cc: From: Sent: Subject: Elizabeth Rosenberg[erosenberg@cnas.org] Kaleigh Thomas[kthomas@cnas.org] Dravis, Samantha Fri 9/15/2017 4:51:14 PM Re: Thank you Thank you for having me, Liz! I enjoyed the discussion and regret that I was unable to stay longer. These are important and timely topics, and I thank you again for including me. On Sep 14, 2017, at 12:42 PM, Elizabeth Rosenberg <erosenberg@,cnas.org> wrote: Dear Samantha, Thank you very much for taking the time to participate in our session this morning and to offer such thoughtful remarks--particularly on such short notice! I appreciated the points you raised on international engagement on climate issues, in particular. We had terrific feedback on the session and I look forward to convening more such conversations in the future. I'm grateful for your contribution to make this one such a success. Many thanks again and I look forward to working with you in the future. With all the best, Liz From: Kaleigh Thomas <kthomas@cnas.org> Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 8:56 AM To: "Dravis, Samantha" <dravis.samantha@epa.gov> Cc: Elizabeth Rosenberg <erosenberg@cnas.org> Subject: Re: Thu Ms. Dravis, I have attached the attendee list as well as the report we are releasing in coordination with this event and copied the event invite below. The roundtable is tomorrow from 9:30am to 11:00am at the Center for a New American Security (1152 15th Street NW, Suite 950, Washington DC 20005). Please arrive no later than 9:15am so we can review any last 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA - 6/22 Production ED 001523 00008553-00001 minute details. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance or address any additional questions. Best, Kaleigh Kaleigh Thomas Program Coordinator Energy, Economics, and Security | Middle East Security Center for a New American Security kthomas@cnas.org D 202.457.9406 M 804.543.8778 I'AS EVENT INVITATION The Future of U.S. Climate Leadership Thursday, September 14, 9:30 am to 11:00 am 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA - 6/22 Production ED 001523 00008553-00002 A private roundtable with remarks by; George David Banks Special Assistant to the President for International Energy and the Environment National Security Council Elgie Holstein Senior Director for Strategic Planning Environmental Defense Fund Presented by: Elizabeth Rosenberg, CNAS Program Director and Senior Fellow, will host. David Gordon, CNAS Adjunct Senior Fellow, will moderate. Divya Reddy, Eurasia Group Practice Head, will serve as a discussant. Please join us for a private, off-the-record roundtable to discuss the future of U.S. climate leadership. The dust is now settling on President Donald Trump's controversial decision to withdraw the United States from the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change. We must now focus on climate policy issues facing the United States - both international and domestic - in the aftermath of leaving the Paris Agreement. At this time, the starting point for effective policy should be to do what is principled yet practical. The discussion will focus on the following questions: (1) How should the U.S. administration craft a climate agenda that serves U.S. interests? (2) Is the strategic implication of the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris agreement in order to focus on clean energy a concept around which U.S. stakeholders can rally? (3) Can the United States remain a global leader on climate policy? The event will coincide with the launch of a CNAS report on "After-Paris: A Climate Agenda that Serves U.S. Interests" by David F. Gordon, Divya P. Reddy, and Elizabeth Rosenberg. Please note that this is a private, off-the-record event and invites are non-transferrable. To RSVP to this event, please contact Kaleigh Thomas at kthomas@cnas.org. Center for a New American Security 1152 15th Street NW | Suite 950 Washington, DC 20005 Thursday, September 14, 2017 9:30 am -11:00 am George David Banks serves as Special Assistant to the President for International Energy and 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA - 6/22 Production ED 001523 00008553-00003 Environment. Banks was previously Executive Vice President of the American Council for Capital Formation, a business association based in Washington, D.C. Banks also served as GOP Deputy Staff Director of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and Senior Adviser on Internationa! Climate at the Council on Environmental Quality under President George W, Bush. He also worked as a diplomat for the U.S. State Department and analyst for the Central Intelligence Agency. Banks holds a B.A. in economics, history, and political science and an M.A. in economics from the University of Missouri, as well as a J.D. from George Mason University. Elgie Holstein serves as the Senior Director for Strategic Planning at the Environmental Defense Fund. In this role, he coordinates strategy and policy work and represents EDF's programs to policymakers, supporters, and the media. Holstein brings extensive career experience -- having held a number of senior positions in government and the private sector -- with a focus on energy, natural resources, and environmental policy. Holstein's government service has included senior positions in which he has been responsible for a variety of natural resources, environmental, science, energy, and economic policy issues. Those positions include Associate Director of Office of Management and Budget for Natural Resources, Energy and Science; Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, White House National Economic Council; Assistant Secretary of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and Chief of Staff, U.S, Department of Energy, The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) is an independent and nonpartisan research institution that develops strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies, CNAS leads efforts to help inform and prepare the national security leaders of today and tomorrow. From: Elizabeth Rosenberg Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 8:42:35 AM To: Dravis, Samantha Cc: Kaleigh Thomas Subject: Re: Thu Of course. Kaleigh, please send Ms. Dravis the RSVP list, the invite, and the logistical information. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone On Sep 13, 2017, at 8:39 AM, Dravis, Samantha <dr3vis.sam3nth3@ep3.gov> wrote: Can you share an attendee list with me? Sent from my iPhone On Sep 13, 2017, at 8:37 AM, Elizabeth Rosenberg <erosenberg@cnas.org> wrote: 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA - 6/22 Production ED 001523 00008553-00004 Dear Ms Dravis, That sounds good~an EPA perspective would be very welcome. I can speak now until 10, or after about 12:30. Please call my cell at 646-241-1038. Thank you, Liz Sent from my iPhone On Sep 13, 2017, at 7:11 AM, Kime, Robin <Ki me.R0bin@ep3.gov> wrote: Will do Sent from my iPhone On Sep 13, 2017, at 7:06 AM, Dravis, Samantha <dr3yis.s3m3nth3@ep3.gov> wrote: We need to discuss before I accept the invitation. I can speak on behalf of Administrator Pruitt, but not the Administration as a whole and not on behalf of the President. Robin can you set up a time for us to talk? Sent from my iPhone On Sep 12, 2017, at 9:53 PM, Elizabeth Rosenberg <erosenberg@cnas.org> wrote: Dear Ms. Dravis, Thank you for your willingness to participate in our event this Thursday morning. I'm looping in my colleague Kaleigh who can send you the event invitation and details on the logistics. She can also send you the report that we'll be releasing on Thursday on the same general topic as our event. 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA - 6/22 Production ED 001523 00008553-00005 As for the program Thursday, I will open the intimate, off the record conversation and turn to our moderator, David Gordon for speaker introductions. Then, we would like to invite you to offer brief remarks (5-8 minutes) to discuss the U.S. administration's agenda for international climate and environmental leadership following the President's indication that the U.S. will depart the Paris framework on climate change. We will then turn to Elgie Holstein from EDF to contribute some ideas about opportunities for U.S. climate leadership outside or alongside the Paris framework. We will then open the conversation to the group, which will be comprised of an array of stakeholders from the energy industry, environmental community, and policy analytical/policymaker community. Let me know if you have any questions and we look forward to hosting you Thursday. All the best, Liz From: Banks, George D. EOP/WHO <George.D.Banks@who.eop.gov> Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 8:14 PM To: Elizabeth Rosenberg Cc: Dravis, Samantha Subject: RE: Thu Yep, connecting you now. Many thanks - d -----Original Message----From: Elizabeth Rosenberg [mailto:erosenberg@cnas.org1 Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 8:02 PM To: Banks, George D. EOP/WHO <George.D.Banks@who.eop.gov> Subject: Re: Thu Thanks for your email and I'm very sorry to hear that you can't make it. We'd be very glad to host Ms. Dravis. Can you put us in touch? Many thanks and look forward to working with you again soon, Liz 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA - 6/22 Production ED 001523 00008553-00006 Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 12, 2017, at 7:55 PM, Banks, George D. EOP/WHO <George.D.Banks@who.eop.gov> wrote: > > Hey Liz, > Bad news on my front. > > My apologies, but I now have a West Wing scheduling conflict that prevents me from participating on Thu. > > Samantha Dravis from EPA is willing to fill in if that works for you. > > Again, apologies for any inconvenience. > > Please keep me in mind for future events - d > > > 17cv1906 Sierra Club v. EPA - 6/22 Production ED 001523 00008553-00007