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"Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov>
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"Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> Tue Mar 27 2018 07:53:55 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Applegate, David" <applegate@usgs.gov> Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> Re: ANWR work image001.jpg image002.jpg image003.jpg
Dave:
I have no more travel planned until field work in late June into July, so after this week I am available anytime for a combo briefing.
Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466
On Tue, Mar 27, 2018 at 9:33 AM, Applegate, David <applegate@usgs.gov> wrote: Walter/Dave,
At the W&S tag-up call yesterday afternoon, I made the pitch for combining a follow-up meeting about the Bernhardt memo with a briefing and update on status of all oil & gas assessments requested by Andrea.
Tim indicated that he wanted to put together a meeting with the ASLM hallway on the memo (regarding which he said the only change he saw from the earlier draft was including Dave's corrections on what constitutes data).
I'm not quite sure where that leaves us in terms of the combo but will work with Bill Lukas to get clarity on that (and see if we can get the final memo).
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 Tue, Mar 27, 2018 at 8:26 AM, Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> wrote: Dave H, now that we have a budget perhaps we can talk about ways to move forward? Let me know your schedule this week and let's see if there's a common time for us to talk. Thanks...
Walter
From: Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2018 9:00 AM To: Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov>: David Applegate <applegate@usgs.gov> Subject: Fwd: ANWR work
Three comments:
1. We already have completed significant U/Th geochronology work, and have additional U/Th geochronology and low temperature thermochronometry work in progress on samples collected last year.
2. The DGGS costs make our internal work look like a real bargain!
3. I was cc'ed yesterday on email response from the Kavik Camp owner to DGGS regarding a DGGS request to book lodging, so it would appear that DGGS is moving forward with or without us.
I suggest we wait to see what happens with budget late this week and then schedule a conference call with DGGS for next week (even though I'm in Houston next week).
Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466
-----------Forwarded message-----------From: Masterman, Steve S (DNR) <steve.masterman@alaska.gov> Date: Mon, Mar 19, 2018 at 6:54 PM Subject: ANWR work To: Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov>. Geoffrey Plumlee <gplumlee@usgs.gov> Cc: "Lepain, David L (DNR)" <david.lepain@alaska.gov> "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov>
Walter, it was good to see you and Jeff, all but briefly in DC last week, and it was even better to get
back home, and head into Alaska
(b)(6)
Please find attached our thoughts for field work in addition to the well analytical work.
All the best, Steve
Steven Masterman, State Geologist and Director Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Office 907.451.5007 / Cell 907.590.3797
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From: Walter Guidroz rmailto:wguidroz@usgs.govl Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2018 11:51 AM To: Masterman, Steve S (DNR); Geoffrey Plumlee Cc: Lepain, David L (DNR); Houseknecht, David Subject: RE: meeting this week?
Steve,
Thanks for meeting with Geoff and me today. Per our conversation please find attached a summary of possible work in which we could possibly involve DGGS. As we discussed, I'd appreciate you sending us your ideas of potential collaboration as well.
Safe travels and we'll see you on Monday; happy to discuss further then.
Walter Guidroz, Ph.D.
Program Coordinator, Energy Resources Program U.S. Geological Survey +1 (703) 648-6421 wguidroz@usgs.gov
From: Masterman, Steve S (DNR) rmailto:steve.masterman@alaska.govl Sent: Thursday, March 8, 2018 11:40 AM To: Plumlee, Geoffrey <gplumlee@usgs.gov> Cc: Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov>: Lepain, David L (DNR) <david.lepain@alaska.gov> Subject: RE: meeting this week?
Morning, that time works well for both myself and Dave Lepain, head of our energy section. You calling us, or are we calling you?
Steve
Steven Masterman, State Geologist and Director Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Office 907.451.5007 / Cell 907.590.3797
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From: Plumlee, Geoffrey rmailto:gplumlee@usgs.govl Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2018 4:16 AM To: Masterman, Steve S (DNR) Cc: Walter Guidroz Subject: Re: meeting this week?
Hi Steve - Would 3 PM Reston time work for you for a call? Walter has indicated that he can change his schedule (thanks Walter!) to accommodate that time slot if it will work for you.
Thanks, Geoff
Geoffrey S. Plumlee, Ph.D.
Associate Director Environmental Health
Acting Associate Director Energy and Mineral Resources
U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive. MS 102 Reston, VA 20192 Phone: (703) 648-6403 Fax: (703) 648-7031 gplumlee@usgs.gov https://profile. usgs. gov/gplumlee
See our web sites: www.usgs.gov
https://www.usgs.gov/science/mission-areas/environmental-health
https://www.usgs.gov/science/mission-areas/energy-and-minerals http://minerals.cr.usgs.gov/proiects/minerals health/environmental-disasters.html
On Wed, Mar 7, 2018 at 7:17 PM, Masterman, Steve S (DNR) <steve.masterman@alaska.gov> wrote:
Geoff - is a meeting this week on the N Slope work possible, if not then it will have to be the week after next for me.
Steve
Steven Masterman, State Geologist and Director Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Office 907.451.5007 / Cell 907.590.3797
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"Applegate, David" <applegate@usgs.gov>
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"Applegate, David" <applegate@usgs.gov> Tue Mar 27 2018 07:55:27 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov> Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> Re: ANWR work image001.jpg image002.jpg image003.jpg
Good show.
Just talked to Bill Lukas -- he's working on the combo briefing and will be in touch.
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 voice, 703 648 7031 fax applegate@usgs.gov
On Tue, Mar 27, 2018 at 9:53 AM, Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> wrote: Dave:
I have no more travel planned until field work in late June into July, so after this week I am
available anytime for a combo briefing.
Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466
On Tue, Mar 27, 2018 at 9:33 AM, Applegate, David <applegate@usgs.gov> wrote: Walter/Dave,
At the W&S tag-up call yesterday afternoon, I made the pitch for combining a follow-up meeting about the Bernhardt memo with a briefing and update on status of all oil & gas assessments requested by Andrea.
Tim indicated that he wanted to put together a meeting with the ASLM hallway on the memo (regarding which he said the only change he saw from the earlier draft was including Dave's corrections on what constitutes data).
I'm not quite sure where that leaves us in terms of the combo but will work with Bill Lukas to get clarity on that (and see if we can get the final memo).
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 Tue, Mar 27, 2018 at 8:26 AM, Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> wrote: Dave H, now that we have a budget perhaps we can talk about ways to move forward? Let me know your schedule this week and let's see if there's a common time for us to talk. Thanks...
Walter
From: Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2018 9:00 AM To: Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov>: David Applegate <applegate@usgs.gov> Subject: Fwd: ANWR work
Three comments:
1. We already have completed significant U/Th geochronology work, and have additional U/Th geochronology and low temperature thermochronometry work in progress on samples collected last year.
2. The DGGS costs make our internal work look like a real bargain!
3. I was cc'ed yesterday on email response from the Kavik Camp owner to DGGS regarding a DGGS request to book lodging, so it would appear that DGGS is moving forward with or without us.
I suggest we wait to see what happens with budget late this week and then schedule a conference
call with DGGS for next week (even though I'm in Houston next week).
Dave Houseknecht U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 956 Reston, VA 20192 (703) 648-6466
-----------Forwarded message-----------From: Masterman, Steve S (DNR) <steve.masterman@alaska.gov> Date: Mon, Mar 19, 2018 at 6:54 PM Subject: ANWR work To: Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov> Geoffrey Plumlee <gplumlee@usgs.gov> Cc: "Lepain, David L (DNR)" <david.lepain@alaska.gov> "Houseknecht, David" <dhouse@usgs.gov>
Walter, it was good to see you and Jeff, all but briefly in DC last week, and it was even better to
get back home, and head into Alaska
(b)(6)
Please find attached our thoughts for field work in addition to the well analytical work.
All the best, Steve
Steven Masterman, State Geologist and Director Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Office 907.451.5007 / Cell 907.590.3797
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From: Walter Guidroz [mailto:wguidroz@usgs.gov1 Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2018 11:51 AM To: Masterman, Steve S (DNR); Geoffrey Plumlee Cc: Lepain, David L (DNR); Houseknecht, David Subject: RE: meeting this week?
Steve,
Thanks for meeting with Geoff and me today. Per our conversation please find attached a summary of possible work in which we could possibly involve DGGS. As we discussed, I'd appreciate you sending us your ideas of potential collaboration as well.
Safe travels and we'll see you on Monday; happy to discuss further then.
Walter Guidroz, Ph.D.
Program Coordinator, Energy Resources Program U.S. Geological Survey +1 (703) 648-6421 wguidroz@usgs.gov
From: Masterman, Steve S (DNR) [mailto:steve.masterman@alaska.gov1
Sent: Thursday, March 8, 2018 11:40 AM To: Plumlee, Geoffrey <gplumlee@usgs.gov> Cc: Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov>: Lepain, David L (DNR) <david.lepain@alaska.gov> Subject: RE: meeting this week?
Morning, that time works well for both myself and Dave Lepain, head of our energy section. You calling us, or are we calling you?
Steve
Steven Masterman, State Geologist and Director Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Office 907.451.5007 / Cell 907.590.3797
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From: Plumlee, Geoffrey rmailto:gplumlee@usgs.gov1 Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2018 4:16 AM To: Masterman, Steve S (DNR) Cc: Walter Guidroz Subject: Re: meeting this week?
Hi Steve - Would 3 PM Reston time work for you for a call? Walter has indicated that he can change his schedule (thanks Walter!) to accommodate that time slot if it will work for you.
Thanks, Geoff
Geoffrey S. Plumlee, Ph.D.
Associate Director Environmental Health
Acting Associate Director Energy and Mineral Resources
U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive. MS102 Reston, VA 20192 Phone: (703) 648-6403 Fax: (703) 648-7031 gplumlee@usgs.gov https://Drofile.usgs.gov/gDlumlee
See our web sites: www.usgs.gov
https://www.usgs.gov/science/mission-areas/environmental-health
https://www.usgs.gov/science/mission-areas/energy-and-minerals httD://minerals.cr.usss.sov/Droiects/minerals healthJenvironmental-disasters.html
On Wed, Mar 7, 2018 at 7:17 PM, Masterman, Steve S (DNR) <steve.masterman@alaska.gov> wrote:
Geoff - is a meeting this week on the N Slope work possible, if not then it will have to be the week after next for me.
Steve
Steven Masterman, State Geologist and Director Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Office 907.451.5007 / Cell 907.590.3797
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"Masterman, Steve S (DNR)" <steve.masterman@alaska.gov>
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"Masterman, Steve S (DNR)" <steve.masterman@alaska.gov> Tue Mar 27 2018 11:50:53 GMT-0600 (MDT) Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov>, Geoffrey Plumlee <gplumlee@usgs.gov> "Lepain, David L (DNR)" <david.lepain@alaska.gov>, David Houseknecht <dhouse@usgs.gov>, David Diamond <dbdiamond@usgs.gov>, Thomas Crafford <tcrafford@usgs.gov> [EXTERNAL] RE: ANWR work image001.jpg image002.jpg image003.jpg
Thanks Walter,
We are very thankful that the USGS received a robust budget, as I am sure you are too. I understand that the timeframe for the ANWR assessment may be moving, and that the focus for the near term may be shifting. We are happy to discuss the ramifications, and potential scopes of work. FYI Dave and I will be in Anchorage this week, but Thursday may be possible. Next week looks pretty open for me.
Skiing is great at the moment, 32" of snow in the garden yesterday. But now we await spring, eagerly!
Steve
From: Walter Guidroz [mailto:wguidroz@usgs.gov] Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2018 4:35 AM To: Masterman, Steve S (DNR); Geoffrey Plumlee Cc: Lepain, David L (DNR); David Houseknecht; David Diamond; Thomas Crafford Subject: RE: ANWR work
Steve,
Thank you for your feedback ojbJSSJitial work that could be carried out by DGGS. As you now know, we have a budget that has been approved by Congress and signed by the President. I propose we schedule another call to discuss how best to move forward and what a potential scope of work might look like. Dave Houseknecht is in Houston this week so we'll scope out what schedules look like for later in the week. I'll be in Denver most of next week but able to take part in a call if need be. We'll keep you posted once we figure out what things look like on our end.
(b)(6)
Many thanks...
Walter
From: Masterman, Steve S (DNR) <steve.masterman@alaska.gov> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2018 6:54 PM To: Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov>: Geoffrey Plumlee <gplumlee@usgs.gov> Cc: Lepain, David L (DNR) <david.lepain@alaska.gov>: Houseknecht, David <dhouse@usgs.gov> Subject: ANWR work
Walter, it was good to see you and Jeff, all but briefly in DC last week, and it was even better to get back
home, and head into Alaska
(b)(6)
Please find attached our thoughts for field work in addition to the well analytical work.
All the best, Steve
Steven Masterman, State Geologist and Director Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Office 907.451.5007 / Cell 907.590.3797
Stronger-AlaskaCS5 NEW_D< draft2 w tagline-03
From: Walter Guidroz rmailto:wguidroz@usgs.gov1 Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2018 11:51 AM To: Masterman, Steve S (DNR): Geoffrey Plumlee Cc: Lepain, David L (DNR): Houseknecht, David Subject: RE: meeting this week?
Steve,
Thanks for meeting with Geoff and me today. Per our conversation please find attached a summary of possible work in which we could possibly involve DGGS. As we discussed, I'd appreciate you sending us your ideas of potential collaboration as well.
Safe travels and we'll see you on Monday: happy to discuss further then.
Walter Guidroz, Ph.D.
Program Coordinator, Energy Resources Program U.S. Geological Survey +1 (703) 648-6421 wguidroz@usgs.gov
From: Masterman, Steve S (DNR) [mailto:steve.masterman@alaska.gov1 Sent: Thursday, March 8, 2018 11:40 AM To: Plumlee, Geoffrey <gplumlee@usgs.gov> Cc: Walter Guidroz <wguidroz@usgs.gov>: Lepain, David L (DNR) <david.lepain@alaska.gov> Subject: RE: meeting this week?
Morning, that time works well for both myself and Dave Lepain, head of our energy section. You calling us, or are we calling you?
Steve
Steven Masterman, State Geologist and Director Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Office 907.451.5007 / Cell 907.590.3797
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From: Plumlee, Geoffrey rmailto:gplumlee@usgs.govl Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2018 4:16 AM To: Masterman, Steve S (DNR) Cc: Walter Guidroz Subject: Re: meeting this week?
Hi Steve - Would 3 PM Reston time work for you for a call? Walter has indicated that he can change his schedule (thanks Walter!) to accommodate that time slot if it will work for you.
Thanks, Geoff
Geoffrey S. Plumlee, Ph.D.
Associate Director Environmental Health
Acting Associate Director Energy and Mineral Resources
U.S. Geological Survey 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS102 Reston, VA 20192 Phone: (703) 648-6403 Fax: (703) 648-7031 gplumlee@usgs.gov https://Drofile.usgs.gov/gDlumlee
See our web sites: www.usgs.gov
https://www.usgs.gov/science/mission-areas/environmental-health
https://www.usgs.gov/science/mission-areas/energy-and-minerals http://minerals.cr.usgs.gov/proiects/minerals healthJenvironmental-disasters.html
On Wed, Mar 7, 2018 at 7:17 PM, Masterman, Steve S (DNR) <steve.masterman@alaska.gov> wrote: Geoff - is a meeting this week on the N Slope work possible, if not then it will have to be the week after next for me.
Steve
Steven Masterman, State Geologist and Director Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Office 907.451.5007 / Cell 907.590.3797
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