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EPA ADMINISTRATOR EVENT INFORMATION FORM This form assists in planning participation in events and activities. Please be complete to minimize need for follow up. This is not a confirmation of attendance. Basic Background Event official title: Event host(s)/organizer(s): Event date (flexible?): Time, duration, and time zone of event: Deadline for acceptance: Will you accept a surrogate? Event location and physical address: Type of event: Host(s) relationship to the EPA? Event sponsor(s): Western Governors' Association 2025 Annual Meeting Western Governors' Association Monday, June 23 -- Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Monday, June 23, 1:45 -- 4:15 pm MT, Tuesday, June 24, 1:15 -- 3:45 pm MT May 12, 2025 (six weeks out) (not a hard/fast deadline) No Eldorado Hotel & Spa, El Dorado Ballroom, 309 W San Francisco St., Santa Fe, NM 87501 Reception; Conference; Meeting; Recorded/Streaming audio or video, etc. Meeting There are no meeting sponsors; WGA oversees the meeting. Event Description and Role of the EPA Official Purpose of event: The WGA Annual Meeting is a three-day event thatfeatures a series ofpublic, onstage conversations between the Governors and their invited guests. WGA invites the Administrator to offer short initial remarks and then have an onstage Q&A with the Governors. The session will give the Governors and the Administrator a chance to discuss significant issues related to the West overseen by the Administrator and EPA. Annual Meeting website (will be updated once registration opens): Brochure/website/invitation/ and/or other event materials: [ HYPERLINK "https://westgov.org/meetings/details/2025annual-meeting" ] Embargoed draft copy of the Annual Meeting agenda (Governors' version) is attached to the bottom of thisform. Run of show/agenda: The Administrator would be introduced by an attending Governor, present a keynote to the Governors and our attendeesfor approximately 5-10 minutes, then have an on-stage Q&A session with the Governorsfor about 20 minutes (for a total of 30 minutes). Additional details on specific time slot will be provided after confirmation. TBD depending on the Administrator's availability. Timing for EPA official's role: Potential timeslotsfor Administrator's keynote and conversation: Monday, June 23, 1:45 -- 4:15 pm MT; Tuesday, June 24, 1:15 -- 3:45 pm MT 1 of 7 Sierra Club FOIA Request: 2025-EPA-04193 ED_018475D_00002177-00001 SC_EVERSPLIT0007116 L PROF EPA ADMINISTRATOR EVENT INFORMATION FORM This form assists in planning participation in events and activities. Please be complete to minimize need for follow up. This is not a confirmation of attendance. Role of the EPA official at the event: Requested presentation topic (if speaking): Requested presentation format: Name and title of person introducing EPA official: Audience make up? Event held weekly, monthly, annually? Keynote speaker. WGA will work with your staff to identify the specific topics, share potential questions, and other needs before the event. Keynote with Q&A. Governor TBD Attendees come largelyfrom the WGA Sponsor community. (WGA sponsor [ HYPERLINK "https://westgov.org/sponsors" ]). We also get members of the publicfrom private industry, as well as attendeesfrom the non-profit world. Total attendance expected to be 400-500. Annually Event Preparation Other EPA speakers? None at this time. Does EPA need to submit materials prior to event? Expected prep and timing for prep calls or meetings: Registration fee charged? How much? WGA would appreciate a copy of the Administrator's official biography and headshotfor Governors' briefing books. We can arrange that with your team after confirmation. Nofeefor speakers, session passes may be arrangedfor staff. Describe entity hosting EPA official: Is the entity also a Federally Registered Lobbyist? Are you giving a gift, award or anything else of value? Amount? Are you providing a meal? Amount? WGA is an instrumentality of 22 western Governorsfor bipartisan policy development, information exchange and collective action on issues of critical importance to the western United States. No. No. Administrator is invited to a Governors ' private lunch, if available, currently set to take place at 11:30 am PT on Monday, June 23. At the Event and Other Event Logistics Is there a private hold room available for the Administrator? IA hold room will be made availablefor the Administrator and staff on the day of the keynote. 2 of 7 Sierra Club FOIA Request: 2025-EPA-04193 ED_018475D_00002177-00002 SC_EVERSPLIT0007117 L PROF EPA ADMINISTRATOR EVENT INFORMATION FORM This form assists in planning participation in events and activities. Please be complete to minimize need for follow up. This is not a confirmation of attendance. Open press/closed press? Will you be issuing a press release? Event is open to registered media from legitimate media outlets (TV, radio, and print media). WGA will share a list of registered media ahead of time with your team. Yes. Person to contact for media purposes: Dress code: Jack Spina, Communications Director [ HYPERLINK "mailto:jspinagwestgov.org" ] C: 303-917-2335 O (direct): 720-897-4543 Business casual. Room setup: Notable/honorable guests attending (including elected officials): Are you recording the event? Website URL for recording (if event is recorded and posted): Security contact: Directions to event (include relevant information about parking, the specific building, best entrance to use) Where to meet contact: A proscenium stage setup in the ballroom, with a podium availablefor speaking. Governors will be onstage during the presentation. Governors of western states and select Cabinet officials: invitations have been issued, RSVPs expected in weeks to come. Event will not be livestreamed, but recordings of the keynotes and panels(by WGA) may be made available online via WGA in the day(s) proceeding each session (with the Agency's consent) WGA 's meeting planner, Amanda Nelson, can help connect you with security ([ HYPERLINK "mailto:amandagwestgov.org" P. We can discuss during planning call. We can discuss during planning call. Contact Information Your name and position: Phone (best & alternate): Kevin Doran, Federal Relations Manager Work and Work Cell: 720-647-3586 Email address: Mailing address: Are you the point-of-contact at the event? If not, contact details: [ HYPERLINK "mailto:kdorangwestgov.org" ] 1700 Broadway, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80290 Yes. Please return this completedform to [ HYPERLINK "mailto:zeldinscheduling@epa.gov" ], and copy [ HYPERLINK "mailto:brown.ashley@epa.gov" ] 3 of 7 Sierra Club FOIA Request: 2025-EPA-04193 ED_018475D_00002177-00003 SC_EVERSPLIT0007118 L EPA ADMINISTRATOR EVENT INFORMATION FORM This form assists in planning participation in events and activities. Please be complete to minimize need for follow tip. This is not a confirmation of attendance. Western Governors' Association 2025 Annual Meeting June 22-25, 2025 Santa Fe, New Mexico Governors' Draft Agenda (subject to change) NOT FOR PUBIC DIS17` UTION All main meeting sessions will be held at the El Dorado Hotel, unless otherwise noted. Western Governors' Leadership Institute - Leadership Forum Programming throughout the day Staff Advisory Council Meeting Early Registration Open Transportation to Governor's Residence *Meet in the lobby ofyour hotelfor transportation to the New Mexico Governor's residence Governors' Reception with WGA Diamond and Platinum Sponsors and Governors' Staff Governors, First Spouses, WGA Sponsors and VIPs One staff per Governor/State; attending Governors may bring up to two staffers if desired. Exclusive to WGA Diamond and Platinum Sponsors Governors and First Spouses Private Dinner Governors and First Spouses only; no staff Monday, June 23 0 5:On n. Registration Open 4 of 7 Sierra Club FOIA Request: 2025-EPA-04193 ED_018475D_00002177-00004 SC_EVERSPLIT0007119 pRe/ EPA ADMINISTRATOR EVENT INFORMATION FORM This form assists in planning participation in events and activities. Please be complete to minimize need for follow tip. This is not a confirmation of attendance. :30 ;a.m. '91:3 amt, WGA Diamond Sponsor Appreciation Breakfast with Governors All Governors and First Spouses welcome; one staff per Governor; exclusive to WGA Diamond-level sponsors Open Time for Governors to Schedule Private Meetings 10:00.- 11100 am. 130 :R,,M., 1'2. WGA Executive Committee Meeting Governors Lujan Grisham, Cox and Gordon Governors' Private Lunch Meeting Governors plus one staff and non-attending Governors'SAC members Governors' Group Photo and Press Conference Welcome and Opening Remarks Jack Waldorf, WGA Executive Director The Honorable Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor of New Mexico Presentation of the colors and national anthem Keynote To be announced Break Roundtable: BRAND West Chair Initiative Roundtable: Outdoors for All Abilities Opening Reception Governors, First Spouses and all attendees Sponsor Group Transportation to Santa Fe Opera House Governors' Private Dinner Reception with WGA Sponsors Governors, First Spouses, WGA Sponsors and VIPs One staff per Governor/State; Attending Governors may bring up to two staffers if desired. Exclusive to WGA Diamond, Platinum, Gold Sponsors 5 of 7 Sierra Club FOIA Request: 2025-EPA-04193 ED_018475D_00002177-00005 SC_EVERSPLIT0007120 tp.." EPA ADMINISTRATOR EVENT INFORMATION FORM This form assists in planning participation in events and activities. Please be complete to minimize need for follow tip. This is not a confirmation of attendance. MEI Registration Open --r5:4S Governors and First Spouses Private Breakfast Governors and First Spouses only; no staff Sponsor Breakfast with WGA Staff Advisory Council and Governors' Staff SAC Members, Governors' staff all WGA Sponsors a.trE - 12:no p:m: Morning for Networking, Sidebar Meetings or Recreation Possible Offsite Field Trips/Tours or Recreation at Leisure 1:00 Governors' Lunch with WGA Sponsors Governors, First Spouses, SAC members, all WGA sponsors *0ne staff per Governor/State; Attending Governors may bring up to two staffers if desired Keynote To be announced Roundtable: Flood After Fire - Enhancing Safety in Post-Fire Landscapes Break 715 4:00 pin, = Keynote To be announced Roundtable: Supporting Rural and Low-Income Hospitals Break 4:00 4:1 Governors' Policy and Business Session The Honorable Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor of New Mexico 6 of 7 Sierra Club FOIA Request: 2025-EPA-04193 ED_018475D_00002177-00006 SC_EVERSPLIT0007121 EPA ADMINISTRATOR EVENT INFORMATION FORM This form assists in planning participation in events and activities. Please be complete to minimize need for follow tip. This is not a confirmation of attendance. E, :;:t5 4;30 p,m, 0: 10100: ipjyt, 11.7- Closing Remarks The Honorable Spencer Cox, Governor of Utah Governors' Reception with WGA Sponsors and VIPs Governors, First Spouses, SAC members, WGA sponsors, VIPs *One staff per Governor/State; Attending Governors may bring up to two staffers if desired Closing Dinner Reception - All Attendees turning Grab & Go Breakfast All attendees 7 of 7 Sierra Club FOIA Request: 2025-EPA-04193 ED_018475D_00002177-00007 SC_EVERSPLIT0007122