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To: Phil Hoon[phoon@congressionalsportsmen.org] Cc: PJ Carleton[pcarleton@congressionalsportsmen.org]; Aaron Thiele[aaron_thiele@ios.doi.gov]; Leila Getto[leila_getto@ios.doi.gov]; Michael Argo[michael_argo@ios.doi.gov]; Melinda Loftin[Melinda.Loftin@sol.doi.gov]; Hintz, Kimberly[kimberly.hintz@sol.doi.gov]; Kimberly Benton[kimberly.benton@sol.doi.gov]; Heindl, Jennifer[jennifer.heindl@sol.doi.gov]; Timothy Murphy[timothy.murphy@sol.doi.gov]; Caroline Boulton[caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]; Cassidy, Benjamin[benjamin_cassidy@ios.doi.gov]; Juliette Lillie[juliette_lillie@ios.doi.gov] From: McDonnell, Edward Sent: 2018-01-24T16:16:15-05:00 Importance: Normal Subject: Re: Urgent Request for Information Regarding Sec Zinke's Invitation to Sportsmen's Late Night Received: 2018-01-24T16:17:42-05:00 Thanks, Phil. I got an out-of-office from PJ's email so left her a voicemail on her cell as suggested by her out-of-office message. Haven't heard back yet. - Stewardship for America with Integrity and Excellence - --- Please note that a current or former employee who discloses information to an agency ethics official or a Government attorney does not personally enjoy an attorney-client privilege with respect to such communications. Additionally, reliance on the oral or written advice of an agency ethics official cannot ensure that an employee will not be prosecuted for a violation of Title 18 of the United States Code. However, good faith reliance on such advice is a factor that may be taken into account by the Department of Justice in the selection of cases for prosecution. --- Ed McDonnell Alternate Designated Agency Ethics Official/Deputy Designated Agency Ethics Official U.S. Department of the Interior Departmental Ethics Office Office of the Solicitor E-mail: edward.mcdonnell@sol.doi.gov Fax: (202) 208-5515 (Please call or e-mail me to let me know you've sent me a fax as the fax machine is in a separate room.) Located at: Main Interior Building Room 5313 Office: (202) 208-5916 Cell: (202) 510-8427 Mailing Address: Departmental Ethics Office Office of the Solicitor Department of the Interior Mail Stop 5311 1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240 E-mail the Departmental Ethics Office at DOI Ethics@sol.doi.gov or visit us online at www.doi.gov/ethics This e-mail (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this e-mail to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this e-mail or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies. On Wed, Jan 24, 2018 at 4:08 PM, Phil Hoon <phoon@congressionalsportsmen.org> wrote: Ed, Nice hearing from you. We will get this to you ASAP. Phil Sent from my iPhone On Jan 24, 2018, at 12:44 PM, McDonnell, Edward <edward.mcdonnell@sol.doi.gov> wrote: Hi PJ, We're with the DOI Ethics Office and we need some information to determine whether Sec Zinke and his wife may accept the offer of free attendance at the Sportsmen's Late Night event tonight. Would you please answer the following questions for us: 1) Who is/are the official event sponsor(s)? 2) Is the event a fundraiser? 3) Will someone other than the sponsor(s) pay for the cost of Secretary Zinke's and Mrs. Zinke's attendance? 4) What other types of people will attend the event? For example, members from throughout a given industry; other local, state, or Federal officials; members of nonprofit organizations; etc. 5) Approximately how many people will attend? 6) What is the monetary value of the gift of free attendance for Secretary Zinke (food, drinks, entrance fee, etc.)? We'll double that to account for Mrs. Zinke. 7) Will other attendees at the event generally be accompanied by their spouse or other guest? Thanks very much, Ed - Stewardship for America with Integrity and Excellence - --- Please note that a current or former employee who discloses information to an agency ethics official or a Government attorney does not personally enjoy an attorney-client privilege with respect to such communications. Additionally, reliance on the oral or written advice of an agency ethics official cannot ensure that an employee will not be prosecuted for a violation of Title 18 of the United States Code. However, good faith reliance on such advice is a factor that may be taken into account by the Department of Justice in the selection of cases for prosecution. --- Ed McDonnell Alternate Designated Agency Ethics Official/Deputy Designated Agency Ethics Official U.S. Department of the Interior Departmental Ethics Office Office of the Solicitor E-mail: edward.mcdonnell@sol.doi.gov Fax: (202) 208-5515 (Please call or e-mail me to let me know you've sent me a fax as the fax machine is in a separate room.) Located at: Main Interior Building Room 5313 Office: (202) 208-5916 Cell: (202) 510-8427 Mailing Address: Departmental Ethics Office Office of the Solicitor Department of the Interior Mail Stop 5311 1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240 E-mail the Departmental Ethics Office at DOI Ethics@sol.doi.gov or visit us online at www.doi.gov/ethics This e-mail (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected by applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this e-mail to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or use of this e mail or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies.