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Message From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Barja, Jaide [/O=EXCHANGELABS/OU=EXCHANGE ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT)/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=383F27B5D1174E8495FC681E26350DF6-63ADBE74-BA] 4/11/2025 2:04:23 PM Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) [Victoria_Ellington@cruz.senate.gov]; Howey, Preston (Cruz) [Preston_Howey@cruz.senate.gov] Mica, Carl (Cruz) [Carl_Mica@cruz.senate.gov]; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) [bobbi_Hanson@cruz.senate.gov]; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) [Macarena_Martinez@cruz.senate.gov]; Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) [Daniel_Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov]; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) [Selah_Aberle@cruz.senate.gov] RE: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin Thank you! I'll let them know to get on asap so we maximize time From: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria_Ellington@cruz.senate.gov> Sent: Friday, April 11, 2025 10:02 AM To: Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov>; Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston_Howey@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl_Mica@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi_Hanson@cruz.senate.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena_Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) <Daniel_Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov>; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) <Selah_Aberle@cruz.senate.gov> Subject: RE: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin I Caution: This email originated from outside EPA, please exercise additional caution when deciding whether to open attachments or click on provided links. Yes that works. We have an 11:00am meeting but we can run through this quickly! From: Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov> Sent: Friday, April 11, 2025 9:56 AM To: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov>; Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) <Daniel Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov>; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) <Selah Aberle@cruz.senate.gov> Subject: RE: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin Will do U Also-, would it be possible to do 10:40/45? My colleagues said their meeting with the Administrator ends at 10:30 but may run a few minutes behind From: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov> Sent: Friday, April 11, 2025 9:55 AM To: Barja, Jaide <Baria.Jaide@epa.gov>; Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) <Daniel Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov>; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) <Selah Aberle@cruz.senate.gov> Subject: RE: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin I Caution: This email originated from outside EPA, please exercise additional caution when deciding whether to open attachments or click on provided links. ED_018475D_00001081-00001 Please include Macarena, Comms Dir, and Daniel and Selah our schedulers! They will join. From: Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov> Sent: Friday, April 11, 2025 9:51 AM To: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov>; Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov> Subject: RE: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin Absolutely- I'll send a teams link now and also add some members of our team who will help coordinate on our end! From: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov> Sent: Friday, April 11, 2025 9:45 AM To: Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov>; Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov> Subject: RE: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin Caution: This email originated from outside EPA, please exercise additional caution when deciding whether to open attachments or click on provided links. Jaide, Can we do 10:30am ET today? From: Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2025 11:59 PM To: Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov>; Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov> Subject: Re: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin Hi everyone, I apologize for my delayed response- today was a doozy! Thank you so much for your willingness to work with us to set up a time for the Senator and the Administrator to visit Midland. I'd love to hop on the phone. What time works best for y'all? Jaide Get Outlook for iOS From: Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2025 3:23 PM To: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov>; Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov> Subject: RE: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin ED_018475D_00001081-00002 Caution: This email originated from outside EPA, please exercise additional caution when deciding whether to open attachments or click on provided links. Hi Jaide: Adding Bobbi from our West Texas team. Any chance you'd have a second for a phone call? From: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2025 2:55 PM To: Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov>; Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Subject: RE: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin Howey@cruz.senate.gov> Jaide, Adding Preston, our domestic policy advisor. He will spearhead this trip on Thursday, April 17th. From: Barja, Jaide <1 1 v> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2025 1:19 PM To: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl_'_ `" tc_ ov> Subject: RE: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin Thank you for getting back to me! I'll call you now Jaide From: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.go .~> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2025 1:17 PM To: Barja, Jaide laJaide@epa.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <7arl _M 5' 7,17 senate fr)v> Subject: RE: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin Caution: This email originated from outside EPA, please exercise additional caution when deciding whether to open attachments or click on provided links. Hi Jaide, We can't do the 25th or 26th -- are your dates set or flexible? Happy to chat on the phone, my cell Ex. 6 Personal Privacy (PP) ED_018475D_00001081-00003 From: Barja, Jaide epD > Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2025 1:16 PM To: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <f7 ",-"L 7.771..!7. F._7, Subject: RE: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin Hi Victoria and Carl, Apologies for being a squeaky wheel, but the Administrator would like me to follow up and ask if we can get something on the books then? If you could let me know by COB today--we'd appreciate it! He will be in Oklahoma the day before, and is excited about the possibility of visiting Texas 0 Jaide Barja Senior Advisor Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations U.S. EPA From: Barja, Jaide Sent: Monday, April 7, 2025 1:53 PM To: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <r -v> Subject: RE: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin Good afternoon Victoria and Carl, I hope all is well! Just wanted to send a quick follow up and see if y'all had any questions/thoughts re: the trip to Midland? Best, Jaide From: Barja, Jaide Sent: Thursday, April 3, 2025 3:20 PM To: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <..r r n Igv_> Subject: RE: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin Thank you, that would be much appreciated! The Administrator said he had spoke with Senator Cruz about touring the abundant natural resources and industries there, as a part of the "Powering the Great American Comeback." From: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victrr'a Ellington@cruz.senate.gov> Sent: Thursday, April 3, 2025 12:14 PM To: Barja, Jaide laJaide@epa.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <r'ar.' L.APcri,7 sennte gov> Subject: RE: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin ED_018475D_00001081-00004 Caution: This email originated from outside EPA, please exercise additional caution when deciding whether to open attachments or click on provided links. Hi Jaide, Thanks for reaching out. I'm adding Carl, my counterpart in the state. We have a conflict on the 26th but could possibly explore the day prior. Do you have a program in mind or policies you're highlighting? Best, Victoria Victoria Ellington Deputy Chief of Staff Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) 167 Russell Cell: 832-493-6598 From: Barja, Jaide > Sent: Thursday, April 3, 2025 12:09 PM To: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Pettit, Kristen (Cruz) <KrIst-77, ;emta.gov> Subject: RE: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin I got Aaron's bounce-back. Looping in Victoria. From: Barja, Jaide Sent: Thursday, April 3, 2025 12:08 PM To: aaron eit. -cb. cruz.senate.gov Cc: ' -n tit@cru, r, Subject: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin Good afternoon, I am reaching out on behalf of Administrator Zeldin, who was planning on visiting our regional team in Texas later this month. The Administrator informed me of a conversation he had with the Senator about committing to visit Midland, and he was wondering if the Senator would be able to coordinate something on 04/26? Nothing is set in stone, as this is a very fluid situation, but the Administrator would like to make it happen if possible. Thank you so much for your time, Jaide Barja Senior Advisor ED_018475D_00001081-00005 Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations U.S. EPA ED_018475D_00001081-00006 Message From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Barja, Jaide [/O=EXCHANGELABS/OU=EXCHANGE ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT)/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=383F27B5D1174E8495FC681E26350DF6-63ADBE74-BA] 4/11/2025 2:09:48 PM Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) [Victoria_Ellington@cruz.senate.gov]; Howey, Preston (Cruz) [Preston_Howey@cruz.senate.gov] Mica, Carl (Cruz) [Carl_Mica@cruz.senate.gov]; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) [bobbi_Hanson@cruz.senate.gov]; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) [Macarena_Martinez@cruz.senate.gov]; Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) [Daniel_Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov]; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) [Selah_Aberle@cruz.senate.gov] RE: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin - Awesome--thank you! These flights were offered to the Administrator by our team, and his only response on preference was that he'd like to fly back to DC on the lr but he'll have a layover in Dallas so he doesn't want to leave Midland too late, but we are also flexible. April 17th options for LZ: DWF to MAF 7:11am -- 8:50am CT OR Dallas Love to MAF 8:15am -- 9:35am Midland to Dallas Love 4:30pm -- 5:50pm CT From: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria_Ellington@cruz.senate.gov> Sent: Friday, April 11, 2025 10:03 AM To: Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov>; Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston_Howey@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl_Mica@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi_Hanson@cruz.senate.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena_Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) <Daniel_Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov>; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) <Selah_Aberle@cruz.senate.gov> Subject: RE: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin I Caution: This email originated from outside EPA, please exercise additional caution when deciding whether to open attachments or click on provided links. This is our skeleton schedule. Let us know what time he can fly in and start the program, then we'll go from there. Thursday, April 17, 2025 - Midland with EPA Administrator HOLD: Flight from Dallas to Midland 12:45pm - 2:15pm Rig Tour (90 minutes) 2:45pm - 4:15pm Roundtable (90 minutes) 4:15pm - 4:45pm Press (30 minutes) 5:00pm - 6:00pm Verdict with Lee Zeldin ED_018475D_00001088-00001 HOLD: RON: Flight Midland to Houston Houston, TX From: Barja, Jaide <Baria.Jaide@epa.gov> Sent: Friday, April 11, 2025 9:56 AM To: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov>; Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) <Daniel Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov>; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) <Selah Aberle@cruz.senate.gov> Subject: RE: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin Will do U Also-, would it be possible to do 10:40/45? My colleagues said their meeting with the Administrator ends at 10:30 but may run a few minutes behind From: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov> Sent: Friday, April 11, 2025 9:55 AM To: Barja, Jaide <Baria.Jaide@epa.gov>; Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) <Daniel Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov>; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) <Selah Aberle@cruz.senate.gov> Subject: RE: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin Caution: This email originated from outside EPA, please exercise additional caution when deciding whether to open attachments or click on provided links. Please include Macarena, Comms Dir, and Daniel and Selah our schedulers! They will join. From: Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov> Sent: Friday, April 11, 2025 9:51 AM To: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov>; Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov> Subject: RE: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin Absolutely- I'll send a teams link now and also add some members of our team who will help coordinate on our end! From: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov> Sent: Friday, April 11, 2025 9:45 AM To: Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov>; Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov> Subject: RE: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin N Caution: This email originated from outside EPA, please exercise additional caution when deciding whether to open attachments or click on provided links. Jaide, ED_018475D_00001088-00002 Can we do 10:30am ET today? From: Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2025 11:59 PM To: Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov>; Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov> Subject: Re: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin Hi everyone, I apologize for my delayed response- today was a doozy! Thank you so much for your willingness to work with us to set up a time for the Senator and the Administrator to visit Midland. I'd love to hop on the phone. What time works best for y'all? Jaide Get Outlook for iOS From: Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2025 3:23 PM To: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov>; Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov> Subject: RE: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin Caution: This email originated from outside EPA, please exercise additional caution when deciding whether to open attachments or click on provided links. Hi Jaide: Adding Bobbi from our West Texas team. Any chance you'd have a second for a phone call? From: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2025 2:55 PM To: Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov>; Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Subject: RE: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin Howey@cruz.senate.gov> Jaide, Adding Preston, our domestic policy advisor. He will spearhead this trip on Thursday, April 17th. From: Barja, Jaide < Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2025 1:19 PM ED_018475D_00001088-00003 To: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <r j. -- _71,1> Subject: RE: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin Thank you for getting back to me! I'll call you now Jaide From: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <\ a Ellington@cruz.senate.gov> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2025 1:17 PM To: Barja, Jaide <,7 ja.Jaide@epa.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <rar! 117.serate.pr...> Subject: RE: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin Caution: This email originated from outside EPA, please exercise additional caution when deciding whether to open attachments or click on provided links. Hi Jaide, We can't do the 25'h or 26th -- are your dates set or flexible? Happy to chat on the phone, my cell isi Ex. 6 Personal Privacy (PP) From: Barja, Jaide < ov> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2025 1:16 PM To: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <..r n nn,..gq> Subject: RE: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin Hi Victoria and Carl, Apologies for being a squeaky wheel, but the Administrator would like me to follow up and ask if we can get something on the books then? If you could let me know by COB today--we'd appreciate it! He will be in Oklahoma the day before, and is excited about the possibility of visiting Texas 0 Jaide Barja Senior Advisor Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations U.S. EPA From: Barja, Jaide Sent: Monday, April 7, 2025 1:53 PM To: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <r , Subject: RE: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin Good afternoon Victoria and Carl, ED_018475D_00001088-00004 I hope all is well! Just wanted to send a quick follow up and see if y'all had any questions/thoughts re: the trip to Midland? Best, Jaide From: Barja, Jaide Sent: Thursday, April 3, 2025 3:20 PM To: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) < r Subject: RE: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin Thank you, that would be much appreciated! The Administrator said he had spoke with Senator Cruz about touring the abundant natural resources and industries there, as a part of the "Powering the Great American Comeback." From: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victcr:a Ellington@cruz.senate.gcv> Sent: Thursday, April 3, 2025 12:14 PM To: Barja, Jaide <1 ja.Jaicle@epa.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <r.arl ,7.7n.!7.senate.fifv> Subject: RE: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin Caution: This email originated from outside EPA, please exercise additional caution when deciding whether to open attachments or click on provided links. Hi Jaide, Thanks for reaching out. I'm adding Carl, my counterpart in the state. We have a conflict on the 26th but could possibly explore the day prior. Do you have a program in mind or policies you're highlighting? Best, Victoria Victoria Ellington Deputy Chief of Staff Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) 167 Russell Cell: 832-493-6598 From: Barja, Jaide < " ie' Sent: Thursday, April 3, 2025 12:09 PM ED_018475D_00001088-00005 To: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Pettit, Kristen (Cruz) <KJ': ten `'-1-1.'t!' 77 4e.gov> Subject: RE: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin I got Aaron's bounce-back. Looping in Victoria. From: Barja, Jaide Sent: Thursday, April 3, 2025 12:08 PM To: aaron reit _i2cruz.senate.gov Cc: ' crux se -,rn, Subject: Invitation from EPA Administrator Zeldin Good afternoon, I am reaching out on behalf of Administrator Zeldin, who was planning on visiting our regional team in Texas later this month. The Administrator informed me of a conversation he had with the Senator about committing to visit Midland, and he was wondering if the Senator would be able to coordinate something on 04/26? Nothing is set in stone, as this is a very fluid situation, but the Administrator would like to make it happen if possible. Thank you so much for your time, Jaide Barja Senior Advisor Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations U.S. EPA ED_018475D_00001088-00006 Message From: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) [Victoria_Ellington@cruz.senate.gov] Sent: 4/15/2025 2:39:19 PM To: Howey, Preston (Cruz) [Preston_Howey@cruz.senate.gov]; Weiner, Ben [Weiner.Ben@epa.gov]; Barja, Jaide [Barja.Jaide@epa.gov]; Abboud, Michael [abboud.michael@epa.gov]; Mica, Carl (Cruz) [Carl_Mica@cruz.senate.gov] CC: Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) [Daniel_Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov]; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) [bobbi_Hanson@cruz.senate.gov]; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) [Macarena_Martinez@cruz.senate.gov]; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) [Selah_Aberle@cruz.senate.gov]; Gall, Daniel [Gall.Daniel@epa.gov]; Brown, Ashley [Brown.Ashley@epa.gov]; Burgess, Michael [Burgess.Michael@epa.gov]; Ludick, Chavonne (Cruz) [Chavonne_Ludick@cruz.senate.gov] Subject:RE: Sen. Cruz and Admin. Zeldin in Midland Caution: This email originated from outside EPA, please exercise additional caution when deciding whether to open attachments or click on provided links. EPA Team, Here is the list of invites. We are waiting on RSVPs and doing follow up calls today. We expect around 15 people. Additional note: Owen, I will call you to sort out vehicles/logistics on the ground. Our team will share a copy of the brief the night before. Event Details: Who: Senator Ted Cruz & EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin What: Roundtable Discussion with Independent Oil & Gas Producers Where: The Racquet Club 3009 Racquet Club Dr, Midland, TX 79705 When: Thursday, April 17 at 12:00 PM CT Lunch will be provided. Invite List: Kyle Hammond-Arrington Oil & Gas - Rig host Travis Stice-Diamondback Tim Leach-ConocoPhillips Bubba Saulsbury-Saulsbury Industries Don Sparks-Discovery Operating ED_018475D_00000627-00001 Bill Kent- Chevron Products Retail Distributor Kyle Stallings-royalty buyer Jack Harper-Independent & former President of Concho Resources Denzil West-Admiral Permian Will Hickey-Permian Resources Ernest Angelo Tommy Taylor - Fasken Don Evans Tim Dunn Cody Campbell John Sellers Dennis Johnson Doug Scharbauer Miles Boldrick Javaid Anwar Scott Sheffield Dan Hord Jeff Hildebrand VanLoh Bud Brigham Rep. Jodey Arrington From: Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston_Howey@cruz.senate.gov> Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 10:12 AM To: Weiner, Ben <Weiner.Ben@epa.gov>; Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov>; Abboud, Michael <abboud.michael@epa.gov>; Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl_Mica@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) <Daniel_Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov>; Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria_Ellington@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi_Hanson@cruz.senate.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena_Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) <Selah_Aberle@cruz.senate.gov>; Gall, Daniel <Gall.Daniel@epa.gov>; Brown, Ashley <Brown.Ashley@epa.gov>; Burgess, Michael <Burgess.Michael@epa.gov>; Ludick, Chavonne (Cruz) <Chavonne_Ludick@cruz.senate.gov> Subject: RE: Sen. Cruz and Admin. Zeldin in Midland Thank y'all. I'll have the RSVP list this afternoon. I'll be back in touch ASAP. From: Weiner, Ben <Weiner.Ben@epa.gov> Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 9:20 AM To: Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov>; Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov>; Abboud, Michael <abboud.michael@epa.gov>; Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) <Daniel Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov>; Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) <Selah Aberle@cruz.senate.gov>; Gall, Daniel <Gall.Daniel@epa.gov>; Brown, Ashley <Brown.Ashley@epa.gov>; Burgess, Michael <Burgess.Michael@epa.gov>; Ludick, Chavonne (Cruz) <Chavonne Ludick@cruz.senate.gov> Subject: RE: Sen. Cruz and Admin. Zeldin in Midland Hey Preston, Thank you so much, do you happen to have a list of invitees for the roundtable as well? We are just starting work on prep documents for the Administrator. ED_018475D_00000627-00002 STAFF: Ben Weiner Daniel Gall Eric Amidon Jaide Barja Michael Abboud Lauren Lauman Michael (Owen) Burgess Aaron Szabo Thanks! Ben Weiner Special Advisor for Communications Office of Public Affairs U.S. Environmental Protection Agency From: Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov> Sent: Monday, April 14, 2025 7:29 PM To: Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov>; Abboud, Michael <abboud.michael@epa.gov>; Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) <Daniel Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov>; Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Weiner, Ben <Weiner.Ben@epa.gov>; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) <Selah Aberle@cruz.senate.gov>; Gall, Daniel <Gall.Daniel@epa.gov>; Brown, Ashley <Brown.Ashley@epa.gov>; Burgess, Michael <Burgess.Michael@epa.gov>; Ludick, Chavonne (Cruz) <Chavonne Ludick@cruz.senate.gov> Subject: RE: Sen. Cruz and Admin. Zeldin in Midland N Caution: This email originated from outside EPA, please exercise additional caution when deciding whether to open attachments or click on provided links. Hi all, The address for the rig is: 4235 N Big Spring St, Midland, TX 79705 An important note: The rig is located about 100 yards north of the Starbucks on Big Spring (4101 N Big Spring St, Midland, TX 79705) street. The entrance to the rig is paved, but is not marked. Google maps has a good visual of the rig and how you will enter. Could you please let me know who from the EPA team will be attending the rig tour? We're happy to connect your advance team with the drilling supervisor if there are any remaining logistical details to work through. ED_018475D_00000627-00003 I'll be on the ground in Midland on Wednesday and would be happy to connect with anyone from your team then as well. From: Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov> Sent: Monday, April 14, 2025 5:40 PM To: Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov>; Abboud, Michael <abboud.michael@epa.gov>; Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) <Daniel Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov>; Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Weiner, Ben <Weiner.Ben@epa.gov>; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) <Selah Aberle@cruz.senate.gov>; Gall, Daniel <Gall.Daniel@epa.gov>; Brown, Ashley <Brown.Ashley@epa.gov>; Burgess, Michael <Burgess.Michael@epa.gov>; Ludick, Chavonne (Cruz) <Chavonne Ludick@cruz.senate.gov> Subject: Re: Sen. Cruz and Admin. Zeldin in Midland Also could we get the address for the rig we plan on touring? Our advance team is putting together travel itineraries for the Administrator Thanks y'all! Get Outlook for iOS From: Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov> Sent: Monday, April 14, 2025 11:02:44 AM To: Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov>; Abboud, Michael <abboud.michael@epa.gov>; Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) <Daniel Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov>; Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Weiner, Ben <Weiner.Ben@epa.gov>; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) <Selah Aberle@cruz.senate.gov>; Gall, Daniel <Gall.Daniel@epa.gov>; Brown, Ashley <Brown.Ashley@epa.gov>; Burgess, Michael <Burgess.Michael@epa.gov>; Ludick, Chavonne (Cruz) <Chavonne Ludick@cruz.senate.gov> Subject: Re: Sen. Cruz and Admin. Zeldin in Midland Thank you for the call, Preston! Would it be possible to get a list of which orgs/businesses will be invited? Jaide Get Outlook for iOS ......mgmmgmmgmmgmymmgmmgmmgmmgmmgm....gmy From: Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov> Sent: Monday, April 14, 2025 9:56:47 AM To: Abboud, Michael <abboud.michael@epa.gov>; Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov>; Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) <Daniel Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov>; Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Weiner, Ben <Weiner.Ben@epa.gov>; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) <Selah Aberle@cruz.senate.gov>; Gall, Daniel <Gall.Daniel@epa.gov>; Brown, Ashley <Brown.Ashley@epa.gov>; Burgess, Michael <Burgess.Michael@epa.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Ludick, Chavonne (Cruz) <Chavonne Ludick@cruz.senate.gov> Subject: RE: Sen. Cruz and Admin. Zeldin in Midland ED_018475D_00000627-00004 Caution: This email originated from outside EPA, please exercise additional caution when deciding whether to open attachments or click on provided links. All, Adding Senator Cruz's Communications Director, Macarena, to this thread. Jaide -- I will give you a call this morning on potential roundtable topics. From: Abboud, Michael <abboud.michael@epa.gov> Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2025 8:52 PM To: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov>; Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) <Daniel Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov>; Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov>; Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Weiner, Ben <Weiner.Ben@epa.gov>; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) <Selah Aberle@cruz.senate.gov>; Gall, Daniel <Gall.Daniel@epa.gov>; Brown, Ashley <Brown.Ashley@epa.gov>; Burgess, Michael <Burgess.Michael@epa.gov> Subject: Re: Sen. Cruz and Admin. Zeldin in Midland Got it! Get Outlook for iOS From: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov> Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2025 7:06 PM To: Abboud, Michael <abboud.michael@epa.gov> Cc: Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov>; Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) <Daniel Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov>; Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov>; Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Weiner, Ben <Weiner.Ben@epa.gov>; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) <Selah Aberle@cruz.senate.gov>; Gall, Daniel <Gall.Daniel@epa.gov>; Brown, Ashley <Brown.Ashley@epa.gov>; Burgess, Michael <Burgess.Michael@epa.gov> Subject: Re: Sen. Cruz and Admin. Zeldin in Midland Caution: This email originated from outside EPA, please exercise additional caution when deciding whether to open attachments or click on provided links. We have not invited Glenn. We kept the round table to Oil and Gas leaders who can talk specifically on the impact precious Admin rules have had on the industry and what's needed to help the industry move forward. And, Glenn has been staying close to Austin for the State Legislative session. Carl B. Mica Deputy Chief ofStaff & State Director U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) O: (512) 916-5834 M: (512) 924-3457 ED_018475D_00000627-00005 carl mica@cruz.senate.gov www.cruz.senate.gov On Apr 13, 2025, at 5:29 PM, Abboud, Michael <abboud.michael@epa.gov> wrote: Cruz team, I'm going to be talking with Glenn Hamer from TAB tomorrow on a separate topic. I wanted to know if TAB has been invited or if they are a group would want to attend any of these events. If that is something of interest, would you want me to flag for them or would you all like to handle? Get Outlook for iOS From: Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov> Sent: Friday, April 11, 2025 5:19:42 PM To: Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) <Daniel Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov>; Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov>; Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Weiner, Ben <Weiner.Ben@epa.gov>; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) <Selah Aberle@cruz.senate.gov>; Abboud, Michael <abboud.michael@epa.gov>; Gall, Daniel <Gall.Daniel@epa.gov>; Brown, Ashley <Brown.Ashley@epa.gov>; Burgess, Michael <Burgess.Michael@epa.gov> Subject: RE: Sen. Cruz and Admin. Zeldin in Midland That looks awesome, thanks y'all for being so accommodating! For the roundtable, is there a specific topic the Senator wants to cover? Jaide From: Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) <Daniel Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov> Sent: Friday, April 11, 2025 5:14 PM To: Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov>; Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov>; Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Weiner, Ben <Weiner.Ben@epa.gov>; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) <Selah Aberle@cruz.senate.gov>; Abboud, Michael <abboud.michael@epa.gov>; Gall, Daniel <Gall.Daniel@epa.gov>; Brown, Ashley <Brown.Ashley@epa.gov>; Burgess, Michael <Burgess.Michael@epa.gov> Subject: RE: Sen. Cruz and Admin. Zeldin in Midland Caution: This email originated from outside EPA, please exercise additional caution when deciding whether to open attachments or click on provided links. Thank you, Jaide! We are looking forward to this as well. Appreciate everyone's help. Below is a draft schedule for you all to review: DRAFT SCHEDULE / Thursday, April 17th ED_018475D_00000627-00006 8:15am -- 9:35am 9:50am -- TBD 10:30am -- 12:00pm TBD - TBD 12:30pm - 1:30pm 1:30pm -- 1:45pm 2:00pm -- 2:45pm 3:00pm - TBD 4:22pm -- 5:40pm 6:50pm - 8:15pm Southwest Flight from DAL to MAF NOTE: Administrator Zeldin & Senator Cruz both on flight Depart MAF en route Rig Tour Rig Tour Depart Rig Tour en route Roundtable Roundtable Press following Roundtable Verdict Recording NOTE: Private Room at Roundtable Site Administrator Zeldin Departs Roundtable en route MAF Southwest Flight from MAF to DAL NOTE: Administrator Zeldin's Flight Southwest Flight from MAF to H0U NOTE: Senator Cruz's Flight Daniel Crumpler Director of Scheduling U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) M: 202.330.2444 From: Barja, Jaide <Barja.Jaide@epa.gov> Sent: Friday, April 11, 2025 10:52 AM To: Ellington, Victoria (Cruz) <Victoria Ellington@cruz.senate.gov>; Howey, Preston (Cruz) <Preston Howey@cruz.senate.gov> Cc: Mica, Carl (Cruz) <Carl Mica@cruz.senate.gov>; Hanson, Bobbi (Cruz) <bobbi Hanson@cruz.senate.gov>; Martinez, Macarena (Cruz) <Macarena Martinez@cruz.senate.gov>; Weiner, Ben <Weiner.Ben@epa.gov>; Crumpler, Daniel (Cruz) <Daniel Crumpler@cruz.senate.gov>; Aberle, Selah (Cruz) <Selah Aberle@cruz.senate.gov>; Abboud, Michael <abboud.michael@epa.gov>; Gall, Daniel <Gall.Daniel@epa.gov>; Brown, Ashley <Brown.Ashley@epa.gov>; Burgess, Michael <Burgess.Michael@epa.gov> Subject: Sen. Cruz and Admin. Zeldin in Midland Cruz team, thank y'all so much for going above and beyond to make this work! We really appreciate it. Starting a clean thread for planning purposes with some of my colleagues from EPA: Ashley Brown, Director of Scheduling Jaide Barja, Senior Advisor for Congressional Relations Michael Abboud, Assistant Administrator for Office of Public Engagement Daniel Gall, Special Advisor for Comms Ben Weiner, Special Advisor for Comms Owen Burgess, Director of Advance We're really looking forward to this. ED_018475D_00000627-00007 Thank you! Jaide ED_018475D_00000627-00008