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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 tip. This is not a confirmation of attendance. Basic Background Event official title: Event host(s)/organizer(s): 2025 AGA Operations Conference and Biennial Exhibition List all hosts organizing the event. Note if this is an EPA hosted or co-hosted event. Event date (flexible?): Hosted by the American Gas Association (AGA) Tuesday, May 6, 2025 (firm date) E.g., 12:00pm through 3:00pmEST Time, duration, and time zone of event: Deadline for acceptance: Will you accept a surrogate? Fireside chat during Operations Conference General Session: approximately 4:45 to 5:15 PM Mountain Time Opening reception in Exhibit Hall: 5:30 to 8:00 PM Mountain Time April 5, 2025 N/A E.g., ABC Convention Center, 123 Boulevard Way, Baltimore, MD, 56789 Event location and physical address: Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center 6700 North Gaylord Rockies Boulevard Aurora, CO 80019 [ HYPERLINK "https://www.marriott.com/enus/hotels/dengr-gaylord-rockies-resort-and-conventioncenter/overview/" ] Reception; Conference; Meeting; Recorded/Streaming audio or video, etc. Type of event: Host(s) relationship to the EPA? Event sponsor(s): The fireside chat will take place during AGA's Operations Conference. The opening reception will take place in the Exhibit Hall, so the Administrator would be able speak informally with natural gas industry professionals while simultaneously visiting the exhibition booths. No formal relationship. AGA is an interested stakeholder of EPA's regulatory and policy actions. Event sponsors as of February 27: Altec Burns and McDonnell Centuri Dresser Utility Eagle Research Corporation Emerson ENTRUST Solutions Group Hubbell Itron 1 of 6 Sierra Club FOIA Request: 2025-EPA-04193 ED_018475D_00000147-00001 SC_EVERSPLIT0006904 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 tip. This is not a confirmation of attendance. JANA Locusview Magnolia River Mosaic RCP SENSIT Technologies TD Williamson Urbint West Monroe WL Plastics Xcel Energy (host utility) Event Description and Role of the EPA Official Purpose of event: The annual AGA Operations Conference is the natural gas industry's premier gathering of natural gas utility and transmission company operations management from across North America and the world for the sharing of technical knowledge, ideas, and practices to promote the safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of natural gas to the end-user. The Operations Conference is AGA's largest forum with more than 900 operations management personnel in attendance, including 100 speakers, and over 120 technical presentations that run the gamut of topics such as gas measurement, operations advocacy, safety, environment, storage, engineering, construction and maintenance, gas control, supplemental gas, corrosion control, and piping materials. The 2025 AGA Biennial Exhibition will be held in conjunction with the Operations Conference. The exhibition attracts approximately 250 domestic and international vendors occupying 50,000+ square feet of exhibit space, including large islands. Vendors will be exhibiting new, emerging, and established technologies and products that support natural gas operations in various industry segments. List here or provide separately in response Brochure/website/invitation/ and/or other event materials: Run of show/agenda: The information above is available to the public here: [ HYPERLINK "https://www.aga.org/events/2025-aga- operations-conference-biennial-exhibition-spring-committeemeetings/" ]. Additional invitation details are made available only to AGA members via a password-protected website and pertain largely to logistical arrangements like hotel bookings and AGA committee meetings. Please let us know whether you require additional information about the event. Providefull agenda of event, including events immediately before/following the EPA official's participation 2 of 6 Sierra Club FOIA Request: 2025-EPA-04193 ED_018475D_00000147-00002 SC_EVERSPLIT0006905 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. Operations Conference Opening General Session 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM Mountain Time Welcome remarks -- Lauren Gilliland, Vice President of Gas, Xcel Energy Presentation on state of the natural gas industry -- Karen Harbert, President and CEO of AGA AGA Safety Awards Fireside chat with the Administrator, facilitated by AGA President and CEO Karen Harbert (potentially joined by the CEO of an AGA member gas utility, TBD) Opening Reception in Exhibit Hall 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM Mountain Time Official ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the Exhibition Hall Opening reception for AGA committee attendees, conference delegates, and guests Exhibit booths will remain open during the reception There are no official events scheduled after 8:00 PM. Example: 1:00pm to 1:15pmEST Timing for EPA official's role: 4:45 to 5:00 PM Mountain Time (approximately) = fireside chat 5:30 PM Mountain Time onward = participation in opening reception and exhibitions for as long as the Administrator would like to stay (the event concludes at 8:00 PM). Attendance only? Panel presentation? Speaker? Participating in press conference? Touring a facility? Etc. Role of the EPA official at the event: Requested presentation topic (if speaking): Requested presentation format: We are inviting the Administrator to participate in a fireside chat on the natural gas industry, led by AGA's President and CEO. If the Administrator accepts, we plan to also invite the CEO of an AGA member gas utility to participate in the chat. Separately, we are inviting the Administrator to attend the opening reception in our Exhibition Hall. His role at this portion of the event is flexible--he is free to converse with attendees from the natural gas industry and/or visit the exhibition booths. EPA and the Trump Administration's plans to support the natural gas industry. Keynote, panel, Q&A, introduction, fireside chat, etc. Fireside chat 3 of 6 Sierra Club FOIA Request: 2025-EPA-04193 ED_018475D_00000147-00003 SC_EVERSPLIT0006906 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 tip. This is not a confirmation of attendance. Name and title of person introducing EPA official: Karen Harbert, President and CEO of the American Gas Association Size of audience and brief description. E.g., 100 expected in attendance made up of attorneys, business owners, students, industry, employees, etc. Audience make up? During the fireside chat, we expect over 1,000 attendees made up of a variety of natural gas industry professionals-- including some who focus on environmental regulatory compliance and policy and many others on natural gas operations, engineering, field activities, distribution and transmission system integrity, construction, human resources, safety and occupational health, and management. AGA's core membership is natural gas distribution utilities/companies, but it also includes companies from across the natural gas industry, including transmission and storage, marketing, and products and services companies. Staff members from AGA will also be in attendance. Event held weekly, monthly, annually? During the reception and exhibition, the attendees above will be present, plus the exhibition vendors and additional guests of attendees (e.g., spouses of AGA member attendees). The Operations Conference is held annually. The Exhibition is held biennially. Event Preparation Other EPA speakers? Name and titles of EPA personnel Does EPA need to submit materials prior to event? N/A Registration Form? Biography? Picture? Copy ofpresentation, speaker releaseform, etc? Expected prep and timing for prep calls or meetings: For logistical purposes, please provide the names of any staff who will be accompanying the Administrator at the event. If it is not possible to provide the names of each individual (e.g., for security purposes), we ask that you give us an approximate headcount of total individuals who will be with the Administrator. We are happy to have a prep call/meeting for the Administrator and/or his staff if he wishes, scheduled at his convenience. 4 of 6 Sierra Club FOIA Request: 2025-EPA-04193 ED_018475D_00000147-00004 SC_EVERSPLIT0006907 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 tip. This is not a confirmation of attendance. Registration fee charged? How much? Describe entity hosting EPA official: The registration fee can range from $550 to $3,700 depending on: which segment(s) of the week-long event a participant decides to register for; whether the participant is an AGA member; and if the participant registers during our "early bird" window, during the regular advance-registration window, or onsite upon arrival at the event. The registration fee includes food and beverage costs for each event but excludes an individual's lodging costs. Neither the Administrator nor his staff would be required to pay any registration fees. Private company; 501(c)(3); 501(c)(4); 501(c)(6); 527 Political Action Committee; academic institution; etc. 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? AGA is a 501(c)(6) tax-exempt organization incorporated in the State of Delaware as a non-stock, non-profit entity. Yes / No Yes, AGA is a federally registered lobbying organization under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. E.g., Speaker or courtesy gift; award; plaque; travel support (hotel, transportation, etc.) etc., + description and value None There will be light fare (e.g., appetizers and beverages) at the reception. At the Event and Other Event Logistics Is there a private hold room available for the Administrator? Yes, we can arrange for a private hold room. Open press/closed press? The event is typically open to the press; however, we will accommodate the Administrator's needs regarding media. Will you be issuing a press release? Person to contact for media purposes: AGA will be issuing a press release on the broader, week-long event. The release typically does not mention specific speakers or presenters. We are happy to work with EPA communications staff on this upon request. Name & Title; Email; Office Number, Cell Number Dress code: Emily Carlin, Director of Public Relations, AGA [ HYPERLINK "mailto:ecarlin@aga.org" ] 202-824-7278 Casual/Business/Black Tie Optional/Black Tie/Etc. Business or business casual attire is recommended for our featured guests. Some attendees likely will be in casual attire. 5 of 6 Sierra Club FOIA Request: 2025-EPA-04193 ED_018475D_00000147-00005 SC_EVERSPLIT0006908 PRC, 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. Room setup: What kind of microphone? What is the room setup? Is there a podium? 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: The room will be set in rounds tables for attendees, with chairs for the speakers on stage (set up in a talk-show format for the fireside chat). We can provide either a wireless microphone or a lavalier microphone. Karen Harbert, President and CEO of the American Gas Association TBD CEO of AGA-member gas utility company The event will not be video recorded. Name & Title; Email; Office Number, Cell Number Carlos Pelham, Managing Director, Meetings and Conference Services, AGA [ HYPERLINK "mailto:cpelham@aga.org" ] ! Ex. 6 Personal Privacy (PP) i Please use the main hotel entrance. The hotel has valet and self-parking options. Please meet at the conference registration desk, which will be located in the conference area via the walkway from the main hotel. There will be signage or you may ask the hotel staff to direct you to the conference area for AGA. Contact Information Your name and position: Phone (best & alternate): Email address: Mailing address: Are you the point-of-contact at the event? If not, contact details: Jennifer Baseman, Senior Counsel for Environment, AGA Ex. 6 Personal Privacy (PP) [ HYPERLINK "mailto:jbasemangaga.org" ] Jennifer Baseman American Gas Association 400 North Capitol Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 No, the point-of-contact at the event will be: Timothy Parr, Deputy General Counsel, AGA LIIY_PERLINKZna_ailt.o;:tparr_azaa,_Qt2'_!1. Ex. 6 Personal Privacy (PP) Please return this completedform to [ HYPERLINK _ Ex. 6 Personal Privacy,,Tel _ v _ _ _ _ and copy [ HYPERLINK "mailto:brown.ashley@epa.gov" ] 6 of 6 Sierra Club FOIA Request: 2025-EPA-04193 ED_018475D_00000147-00006 SC_EVERSPLIT0006909