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Secretary Wright U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Avenue SW Washington, D.C. 20585 February 3, 2025 Document 59 Attachment 1 American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers 1800 M Street, NW Suite 900 North Washington, DC 20036 202.457.0480 office afpm.org Secretary Wright, Congratulations on your recent confirmation as Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE). On behalf of the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), we are confident that your leadership will bring a fresh perspective to the agency, further advancing our nation's success and energy independence. We would welcome a chance to meet with you to discuss in more detail AFPM's priorities. AFPM is the leading trade association representing the U.S. fuel refining industry, which supplies gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, sustainable aviation fuel, and renewable diesel around the country and the world; the petrochemical industry, which manufactures the essential building blocks for modern life; and the midstream energy industry, which makes it possible to transport energy feedstocks and products where they need to go. Our companies support nearly 3 million high-quality U.S. jobs and have facilities in more than 30 states. I hope that your schedule permits you to accept our invitation to meet. Please feel free to contact Aaron Ringel (arineel(Thafpm.on.).) on our staff if you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Chet Thompson President and CEO American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers Sierra Club v. Dept of Energy, 4:25-cv-5027 SC_EVERSPLIT0006626