To:
Hupp, Millan[hupp.millan@epa.gov];McMurray, Forrest[mcmurray.forrest@epa.gov]
Cc:
Ryan McNutt[rmcnutt@sigma.org]; MarkFranz[mfranz@sigma.org]
From: Liz Menz
Sent: Thur 11/2/2017 10:27:09 PM
Subject: SIGMA Conference Presentation - Wednesday, November 8, 2017
SIGM A 2017 Administrator Pruitt.odf
Schedule for Administrator.pdf
SIGM A Board and Guests.odf
N ATSO Board.pdf
Administrator Conversation Outline 2017 11 OS.docx
Hi Millan and Forrest,
This email is a bit long, so apologies in advance. I tried to get as much information in one place as possible.
First, I have attached a few things to this email (5 documents):
1. A speaker sheet for the administrator which has a room diagram and reflects many of the details that Millan and I spoke about with our producer, JoAnna, in our production call
2. A schedule of events for the Administrator 3. Two lists of attendees for the reception (titled SIGMA Board and Guests and NATSO
Board) 4. The outline of the conversation with Brad Puryear for your review - please feel free to
edit/craft the topics as the Administrator prefers, (it is likely longer than we have time for, but includes topics that will be brought up if time allows)
*this also includes the introduction we have mocked upfor the Administrator- please edit as you seefit
You'd asked about some bullet points on SIGMA. I 've put a few here, but have also put, below my email signature, a brief "About SIGMA" for you that profiles our association and membership.
Founded in 1958 (next year is our 60th Anniversary!) Approximately 260 corporate members Membership in both the US and Canada
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Those members control more than 50% of the petroleum retail market They sell approximately 80 billion gallons of motor fuel each year SIGMA represents the most successful, progressive, and innovative fuel marketers and chain
retailers in the United States
Question for your team:
1. Brad would like to match the dress code that the Administrator prefers when he speaks - 1 assume the Administrator almost always appears in a jacket and tie?
Regarding the question from your ethics office, the per person dollar amountfo r food & beverage during the Administrator's time with SIGMA is $6/person.
On site, I will serve as your main SIGMA contact for the meeting. Security concerns or questions can be addressed directly with the hotel contacts, as they will be much better equipped to answer your questions that I! My cell number isfpeiCAThijni/EiTj - you're welcome to call or text me as needed for the event. I will be on site in Chicago by Monday afternoon the 6th.
Forrest and I have a walkthrough scheduled for Tuesday at 1pm and will meet at Erie on the 2nd level of the hotel. W e'll go through the details and can address anything on site that might come up.
If you are missing any information or have questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you so much and w e're very excited about the event! Best, Liz.
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About SIGMA
Founded in 1958 as the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America (SIGMA), SIGMA has become a fixture in the motor fuel marketing industry. After nearly sixty years of leadership, SIGMA is the national trade association representing the most successful, progressive, and innovative fuel marketers and chain retailers in the United States. From the outset, the association has served to further the interests of both the branded and unbranded segment of the industry while providing information and services to members.
SIGMA's approximately 260 corporate members command more than 50 percent of the petroleum retail market, selling approximately 80 billion gallons of motor fuel each year. These member companies operate throughout the United States and Canada.
Regular membership in SIGMA is available to companies involved in motor fuel retailing or wholesaling that are not owned by a refiner. In addition, Associate membership is available to fuel supplier companies and to companies that offer financial services, fuel transport services, and fleet card services. SIGMA member companies have long been recognized, both within and outside the industry, as the most aggressive, innovative, and price competitive segment of petroleum marketers.
Liz Menz | Director of Education | SIGMA - America's Leading Fuel Marketers 3930 Pender Drive, Suite 340, Fairfax, VA 22030 |Direct: 703,375,0483 j www.siama.ora
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BRAD PURYEAR
(ends self-introductions)
...and I'm Brad Puryear, Mansfield Energy, Gainesville, GA.
Today we are thrilled to have with us a very special guest - the 14thAdministrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, Scott Pruitt. Confirmed to the position on February 17thof this year, he is recognized as a national leader in the cause to restore the proper balance between the states and federal government.
Administrator Pruitt has a long career as a civil servant, serving eight years in the Oklahoma State Senate before being elected Attorney General for the State of Oklahoma, establishing the state's first federalism unit to combat unwarranted regulation and overreach by the federal government.
I would be remiss if I didn't take this opportunity to give our thanks and appreciation on behalf of our industry and the American public to the Administrator for helming the EPA's quick and decisive response to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma earlier this year. His leadership inspired the rapid action taken by the agency to issue countless waivers for our industry, ensuring the flow of product did not stop to the affected areas, keeping emergency services functioning and getting the affected states back on their feet much faster with a steady fuel supply to keep the recovery efforts moving.
SIGMA is proud to welcome to the stage Administrator for the EPA, Scott Pruitt.
General Starting Information
We all have in our minds what we think the EPA does and what your role is as Administrator, but what really defines your position?
What is the full scope of the EPA? o Air and water quality, various specific environmental issues o Regulation/deregulation o Policy making and ensuring fair and effective enforcement of existing federal laws o All forms of energy (petroleum, renewable, nuclear, etc) o Human health (protect from significant risk)
What led you to decide to serve in the role? You have a unique perspective of the EPA, as a private citizen, a state official and now as the leader of the
agency- What have you found most surprising about the role/function of the EPA? What is the most common misconception that the public has about the agency? Regarding laws and regulations (two different things)
o First discuss the difference of federal law vs. regulation (where does each originate, who enforces, easier process vs. harder process)
o Once a law is on the books, it's usually a broad scope - how does something like that work when it moves to the agency level? Who is responsible for the interpretation of that law into agency policy?
o What do you see as EPA's role? Is the Agency a resource for industry, one that guides and facilitates compliance with environmental regulation? Or is the primary role to enforce environmental laws and policies?
With each administration, different philosophies come into play at the various agencies - how much oversight does an administration have at an agency like the EPA? And do you see the courts adapting to different EPA philosophies?
What strikes you as the biggest challenge facing the EPA? And the biggest opportunity?
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Renewables
How sensitive is the EPA to the blend wall and how does the agency measure it? Biodiesel, bio-gas, other bio fuels
o Do you see a future to drive homogenization of transport fuels to lessen regional and seasonal blends? (it would lower costs and help in crises situations)
Does the EPA have a stance on natural gas as a transport fuel? Is there thought to helping spur that into adoption as an abundant resource?
Renewable energy EPA perspective on the electric vehicle As we draw closer to 2022, in what ways do you plan to improve the RFS program?
Agency Interaction
State interactions o How does the EPA work with individual state organizations? Example: How does the EPA interact with organizations like the California Air Resources Board, the Oklahoma Water Board, Texas Water Development Board, or the Virginia Air Pollution Control Board? o What is the historical relationship that the EPA has had with states? Do you foresee more/less latitude with those relationships under your tenure? o Are there other ways in which the EPA and State Agencies work collaboratively? o When it comes to enforcement philosophies, do you see a partnership with state agencies/policies that could relieve a bit of the process? Example: New York has both federal and state inspectors for the same tanks - is there a way to make those dual inspections less of a frustration for companies?
International o Global issues seem to be more top of mind in recent years - do you as EPA Administrator work with your contemporaries from other countries on issues?
Wrap Up
The EPA will be around long after this and many more administrations - what kind of institutional knowledge would you like to leave for those future administrations?
How can we as an industry be of assistance to the goals of the EPA?
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Chairman Don Quinn former President Sapp. Bros Gretna, Nebraska
Immediate Past Chair Tom Heinz Owner and CEO Coffee Cup Fuel Stops Dakota Dunes, South Dakota
Secretary/Treasurer Thomas O'Brien Managing Director, President and CEO TravelCenters of America LLC Westlake, Ohio
Board of Directors Lisa J. Mullings President & CEO NATSO Alexandria, Virginia
Charlie Bosselman President Bosselman Travel Center Grand Island, Nebraska
Robert Bolduc President Pride Travel Center Springfield, Massachusetts
Gerald Danniel COO Liberty Petroleum Distributors Harford, Pennsylvania
James A. Haslam, III CEO Pilot Flying J Knoxville, Tennessee
Jim Hays Owner and President Dodge City Travel Centers Cullman, Alabama
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Board of Directors (cont.) Robert Lake Senior Vice President, Acquisition & Business Development Randall-Reilly LLC Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Frank Love President and COO Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Jim Miller Owner/President Ports to Plains Travel Plaza Lamar, Colorado
Bob Wollenman Managing Partner Deluxe Truck Stop St. Joseph, Missouri
Incoming Board Members Delia Moon Meier Owner/SrVice President Iowa 80 Truckstop Group Walcott, IA
Elizabeth Waring President & CEO Johnson and Johnson, Inc. Madison, FI
Lucas Waring CFO Johnson and Johnson, Inc. Madison, FL
Bobby Berkstresser President & Owner Vesuvius, Inc. Lexington, VA
Barry Richards Executive Vice President, Commercial Operations TA Westlake, OH
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All Day 1.00 pm All Day
SIGMA Annual Conference November 8 -10, 2017 The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL
Tuesday, November 7
Location
Holding Room available to Administrator and his Staff
Erie (Level 2)
Walkthrough with Forrest and Liz for SIGMA Events
Meet at Erie (Level 2)
Wee nesday, November 8
Location
Holding Room available to Administrator and his staff
Erie (Level 2)
Notes Notes
1.45 pm - 2.00 pm
Walk through with Brad Puryear in Ballroom to prep for conversation and see Great Lakes Ballroom (Level 2) the space
David Baker, President of SIGMA, will join
2.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Reception with invited guests
- Administrator is welcome to slip away for
list of guests will be SIGMA and NATSO Boards
quiet moments at his convenience to
Ontario (Level 2) entry from Erie is
prepare for the discussion (note he is
available
scheduled to leave the reception to be mic-
and small selection of guests - list sent to Millan and Forrest
ed up at 2.40pm)
2.40 pm
Mic up Administrator and Brad Puyear for on stage discussion
Great Lakes Ballroom (Level 2)
The Administrator can remain in the ballroom "backstage" before the conversation as people enter the room
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3.00 pm - 4.30 pm
SIGMA Opening General Session
- Self Introductions of attendees
Great Lakes Ballroom (Level 2)
- Conversation with Brad Puryear on stage
Conversation outline sent to Millan and Forrest
4.15 pm
Deadline for Administrator to leave Westin Hotel for flight
Brad Puryear and SIGMA staff will be watching the time on stage to make sure we meet this time
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2017 SIGMA Annual Conference
Administrator Scott Pruitt Location:
Event: 2017 SIGM A Annual Conference Dates: Nov 8-10, 2017 Location: Grand Lakes Ballroom
The Westin Michigan Avenue 909 N Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60611
Production Contact:
Producer:
JoAnna Miller cell:
Director of Education: Liz Menz
cell: Personal Phone/Ex. 6
Walk through rehearsal Date: Wednesday Nov 8th 1:45pm Location: Grand Lakes Ballroom
Stage set-up *1 Wireless lav *24'x12' stage
*2 chairs, table *speaker countdown clock
Dress Please have a waist band or a place for the Mic belt pack We have cameras in the room for image magnification. Colors and patterns to avoid; white, red, strips and plaids. Green and blues look great on camera.
Wednesday Nov 8th
1:45pm
Walk through rehearsal
2:40pm
Mic up
2:45pm
Doors Open
3:00pm
Program starts/ General Session
Dave Baker: Warrenton Oil Company and President of SIGM A
Welcome
Antitrust Statement
Self- Introductions
Introduce Brad Puryear
3:25pm
Brad Puryear: General Counsel and Secretary, Mansfield Oil
Introduce Administrator Pruitt
Thank you to everyone who has joined us in Chicago!
Creative Mill Productions JoA nna Miller
Cell Personal Phone/Ex. 6
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2017 SIGMA Annual Conference Administrator Scott Pruitt
Today we are thrilled to have with us a very special guest - the 14thAdministrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, Scott Pruitt. Confirmed to the position on February 17th of this year, he is recognized as a national leader in the cause to restore the proper balance between the states and federal government.
Administrator Pruitt has a long career as a civil servant, serving eight years in the Oklahoma State Senate before being elected Attorney General for the State of Oklahoma, establishing the state's first federalism unit to combat unwarranted regulation and overreach by the federal government.
I would be remiss if I didn't take this opportunity to give our thanks and appreciation on behalf of our industry and the American public to the Administrator for helming the E P A 's quick and decisive response to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma earlier this year. His leadership inspired the rapid action taken by the agency to issue countless waivers for our industry, ensuring the flow of product did not stop to the affected areas, keeping emergency services functioning and getting the affected states back on their feet much faster with a steady fuel supply to keep the recovery efforts moving. SIGM A is proud to welcome to the stage Administrator for the EPA, Scott Pruitt.
Scott enters stage from audience
45min
BRAD PURYEAR & ADMINISTRATOR SCO TT PRUITT
No PPT/No video
4:10pm
Dave Baker Closing remarks
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2017 SIGMA Annual Conference Administrator Scott Pruitt
Room Diagram
Speaker escorted entrance
Speaker reserved seating
Great Lakes B Great Lakes A
SIGMA 2017 Chicago seating 318
Great Lakes Grand Ballroom
Great Lakes C Great Lakes Prefunction
Great Lakes D Great Lakes E
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Creative Mill Productions Jo Anna Miller
Cell 480-703-3531
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President David Baker Vice President Warrenton Oil Company Warrenton, MO
1st Vice President W. Bradford Puryear General Counsel Mansfield Energy Corp. Gainesville, GA
2nd Vice President Richard M. Guttman Vice Chairman Guttman Energy, Inc Belle Vernon, PA
Secretary/T reasurer Robert Coleman President Coleman Oil Company Lewiston, ID
Immediate Past President Thomas G. Gresham President & CEO Double Quick, Inc. Indianola, MS
Board of Directors Robert W. Bollar General Counsel SC Fuels Orange, CA
David Dobbins Senior Director of Supply/East Pilot Travel Centers LLC Knoxville, TN
Bob Espey President & CEO Parkland Fuel Corporation Calgary, AB, Canada
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Board of Directors (cont'd) Doug Hartley President The Hartley Company Cambridge, OH
Jeff Lykins President & CEO Lykins Energy Solutions Milford, OH
Max E. McBrayer, Jr. Chief Supply Officer RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc. Atlanta, GA
James McCarthy, III President & CEO Tom Thumb Food Stores, Inc. Hialeah, FL
Jeff Miller President Miller Oil Company, Inc. Norfolk, VA
Kerry Oliver Senior VP, Land/N. America World Fuel Services, Inc. Overland Park, KS
Charles M. Thornbrugh Manager, Public & Gov. Affairs QuikTrip Corporation Tulsa, OK
Brian S. Young Vice President Young Oil, Inc. Piedmont, AL
Incoming Board Members Dale Boyett President Boyett Petroleum Modesto, CA
Incoming Board Members (con't) Michael F. Newman Executive Vice President NOCO Energy Corp. Tonawanda, NY
Matt Ports VP of Finance Ports Petroleum Co., Inc. Wooster, OH
Raymond W. Smith President The Fikes Companies Temple, TX
SIGMA Past Presidents Tod Butler VP, Business Development Matrix Capital Markets Group Baltimore, MD
Frank Greinke Chairman of the Board SC Fuels Orange, CA
Mike Ports President Ports Petroleum, Co. Wooster, OH
Paul Reid CEO The Reid Group Lockport, NY
Tom Robinson President Robinson Oil Corporation Santa Clara, CA
Tom Schmidt Exec. Chairman of the Board U.S. Venture, Inc. Appleton, Wl
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Bill Shipley Chairman Shipley Energy York, PA
Additional SIGMA Guests Ron Fulencheck Sr. Director, Gasoline Environmental Compliance 7-Eleven, Inc. Irving, TX
Steve Greinke CEO SC Fuels Orange, CA
Heather Killough VP, Business Development Argus Media, Inc. Houston, TX
AJ Siccardi Vice President Metroplex Energy, Inc Atlanta, GA
Van Tarver President Van Tarver Group Coto de Caza, CA
A M E R I C A 'S L E A D I N G F U E L M A R K E T E R S
SIGMA Staff Ryan McNutt CEO Fairfax, VA
Mark Franz COO Fairfax, VA
Timothy Columbus General Counsel Steptoe & Johnson Washington, DC
Liz Menz Director of Education Fairfax, VA
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To:
Wilcox, Jahan[wileox.jahan@epa.gov]; Hupp, Millan[hupp.millan@epa.gov]
From: Clint Nesmith
Sent: Thur 11/2/2017 4:14:09 PM
Subject: RE: Introduction
Thanks Milllan.
Jahan, it is nice to meet you. I've confirmed with my team that we are available to speak on a conference call during the times listed below. Would any of these times work for y 'all for a 10 15 minute conversation? Joining me will be Brian Philips, VP of Communications ,and Alicia Pierce, Director of Communications.
Today - 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm CST Tomorrow - 1 pm to 3 pm CST Monday - 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm CST
Thanks,
Clint Nesmith Vice President of Engagement Texas Public Policy Foundation (512) 615-7971 cnesmith@texaspolicy.com
From: Wilcox, Jahan [mailto:wilcox.jahan@epa.gov] Sent: Thursday, November 2, 2017 10:52 AM To: Hupp, Millan <hupp.millan@epa.gov> Cc: Clint Nesmith <cnesmith@texaspolicy.com> Subject: Re: Introduction
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Than you Millan. Clint what is the best number to call you at? Jahan On Nov 2, 2017, at 11:35 AM, Hupp, Millan <hupp.millan@epa.gov> wrote:
Jahan,
Please meet Clint with Texas Public Policy. Clint is our POC for the Administrator's speaking engagement to this group on Thursday, November 30 here in DC. Clint is hopeful to connect you with their communications team to develop a plan around a press release, should we decide to do one, around this event. We asked Clint to hold off on sending anything out until he talks with you.
Please let me know how I can assist further.
Millan Hupp Director of Scheduling and Advance Office of the Administrator Cell: 202.380.7561 Email: hupp.tTiillan@epa.gov
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