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To: Jackson Brossy[jbrossy@nnwo.org] From: Cameron, Scott Sent: 2017-06-07T16:38:16-04:00 Importance: Normal Subject: Fwd: Info from DOT on rail loans Received: 2017-06-07T16:38:53-04:00 Per our conversation. Thanks, Scott Scott J. Cameron Acting Assistant Secretary for Water and Science, and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget Office of the Secretary of the Interior Desk 202 208 0969 Cell 202 706 9031 --------- Forwarded message --------From: Cameron, Scott <scott cameron@ios.doi.gov> Date: Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 2:33 PM Subject: Fwd: Info from DOT on rail loans To: "Palumbo, David" <dpalumbo@usbr.gov>, Deborah Lawler <dlawler@usbr.gov> David, I forgot if i ever gave you this info from DOT. Thanks, Scott Scott J. Cameron Acting Assistant Secretary for Water and Science, and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget Office of the Secretary of the Interior Desk 202 208 0969 Cell 202 706 9031 From: "Pugliese, Anthony (OST)" <anthony.Pugliese @dotgov> Date: May 2, 2017 at 10:39:24 AM EDT To: "scott cameron@ios.doi.gov" <scott cameron@i os.doi.gov> Subject: re: Scott, After talking to some of my colleagues, we believe a RRIF loan could be an useful option in this case. Here's some basic information about the RRIF loans. Please let us know if you would like additional details on any of these points. Jodie Secured direct loan up to 35 years from substantial completion LI No minimum project size or loan request LI Up to 100% of eligible project costs can be funded Funds drawn as needed LI Flexible amortization U Up to 35year term after project completion U No pre- payment penalty Low interest rates LI Applicants can pledge dedicated revenue streams as collateral Transparent application process Eligible RRIF Applicants LI Railroads State and local governments Government sponsored authorities and corporations Interstate compacts consented to by Congress under section 410(a) of the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997 Limited option freight shippers (solely for the purpose of constructing a rail connection between a plant or facility and a railroad) Joint ventures that include at least one of the above Eligible RRIF Projects Acquire, improve, or rehabilitate intermodal or rail equipment or facilities, including track, components of track, bridges, yards, buildings, shops, and costs related to these activities, including pre construction costs Develop or establish new railrelated intermodal or railroad facilities n Refinance outstanding debt incurred for the purposes listed above LI Reimburse planning and design expenses relating to activities listed above U TransitOriented Development (December 2019 sunset) Anthony J. Pugliese Senior White House Advisor U.S. Department of Transportation E mail Disclaimer: The information contained in this e mail, and in any accompanying documents, may constitute confidential and/or legally privileged information. The information is intended only for use by the designated recipient. If you are not the intended recipient (or responsible for the delivery of the message to the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance on this e mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the message from your system. E mail Disclaimer: The information contained in this e mail, and in any accompanying documents, may constitute confidential and/or legally privileged information. The information is intended only for use by the designated recipient. 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If you have received this email communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the message from your system. To: mark.bonsall@srpnet.com[mark.bonsall@srpnet.com]; Patrick@nantworks.com[Patrick@nantworks.com]; phil.yang@nantworks.com[phil.yang@nantworks.com]; pgordon@cssiah.org[pgordon@cssiah.org] From: Cameron, Scott Sent: 2017-07-12T18:49:09-04:00 Importance: Normal Subject: Fwd: Info from DOT on rail loans Received: 2017-07-12T18:49:46-04:00 Gentlemen, It was a pleasure meeting you all today. As promised, below is the information on the DOT railroad loan program that I mentioned in our meeting with Secretary Zinke. This same information was provided to Jackson Brossy of the Navajo Nation. I will research the correct person for you to talk to at OMB on the government-wide IT discussion, Patrick. Hopefully I can get you that information tomorrow. Thanks, Scott Scott J. Cameron Acting Assistant Secretary for Water and Science, and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget Office of the Secretary of the Interior Desk 202 208 4242 Cell 202 706 9031 --------- Forwarded message --------From: Cameron, Scott <scott cameron@ios.doi.gov> Date: Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 4:38 PM Subject: Fwd: Info from DOT on rail loans To: Jackson Brossy <jbrossy@nnwo.org> Per our conversation. Thanks, Scott Scott J. Cameron Acting Assistant Secretary for Water and Science, and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget Office of the Secretary of the Interior Desk 202 208 0969 Cell 202 706 9031 From: "Pugliese, Anthony (OST)" <anthony.Pugliese @dot.gov> Date: May 2, 2017 at 10:39:24 AM EDT To: ''scott cameron@ios.doi.gov" <scott cameron@i os.doi.gov> Subject: re: Scott, After talking to some of my colleagues, we believe a RRIF loan could be an useful option in this case. Here's some basic information about the RRIF loans. Please let us know if you would like additional details on any of these points. Jodie LI Secured direct loan up to 35 years from substantial completion No minimum project size or loan request Up to 100% of eligible project costs can be funded n Funds drawn as needed Flexible amortization Up to 35year term after project completion No pre payment penalty Low interest rates LI Applicants can pledge dedicated revenue streams as collateral Transparent application process Eligible RRIF Applicants LI Railroads State and local governments Government sponsored authorities and corporations Interstate compacts consented to by Congress under section 410(a) of the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997 LI Limited option freight shippers (solely for the purpose of constructing a rail connection between a plant or facility and a railroad) LI Joint ventures that include at least one of the above Eligible RRIF Projects n Acquire, improve, or rehabilitate intermodal or rail equipment or facilities, including track, components of track, bridges, yards, buildings, shops, and costs related to these activities, including pre construction costs U Develop or establish new railrelated intermodal or railroad facilities Refinance outstanding debt incurred for the purposes listed above LI Reimburse planning and design expenses relating to activities listed above TransitOriented Development (December 2019 sunset) Anthony J. Pugliese Senior White House Advisor U.S. Department of Transportation