Interior Department Meeting Summaries

A collection of email correspondence detailing meetings and discussions among officials regarding various environmental and administrative topics.

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The email from Todd Willens of the U.S. Department of the Interior discusses suggested edits to a notice of public comment regarding NMFS Biological Opinions (BiOps), indicating coordination with colleagues from various agencies. 2018
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The email from Todd Willens of the U.S. Department of the Interior discusses the agenda for an upcoming call regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case, involving coordination among various federal officials. 2018
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The USDA expresses serious concerns to the EPA regarding the National Marine Fisheries Service's Biological Opinion on chlorpyrifos, diazinon, and malathion, urging the repudiation of its findings and a reinitiation of consultation due to perceived inaccuracies in assessing risks to endangered species. 2018
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NOAA's Stuart Levenbach forwarded a meeting request regarding the final timelines for the Endangered Species Act Biological Opinion (BiOp) to additional recipients, including Samuel Rauch and Kristen Gustafson. 2018 1
The document discusses a study by ISCA Technologies, published in Current Biology, which found that honeybee pheromones can effectively and safely repel elephants in Greater Kruger National Park, providing a potential new tool for managing human-elephant conflicts. 2018
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The Department of the Interior, led by Secretary Zinke, signed an agreement to construct a life-saving road connecting the native village of King Cove, Alaska, to Cold Bay Airport, prioritizing the needs of local residents over environmental concerns. 2018
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The email from Jason Funes at the Department of the Interior invites recipients to RSVP for the 4th of July celebration hosted by Secretary Ryan Zinke and Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt, emphasizing limited space and the importance of notifying changes in attendance. 2018
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The email from Jason Funes at the Department of the Interior serves as a reminder for attendees to RSVP for the 4th of July celebration hosted by Secretary Ryan Zinke and Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt. 2018
Andrew Wheeler
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The document is a calendar notification for a meeting scheduled on July 17, 2018, involving Kenneth Wagner and federal partners at the Department of the Interior, related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2018
Kenneth Wagner
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The document is a calendar invitation for a lunch meeting on March 28, 2018, accepted by Mary Josie Blanchard from the Department of the Interior, organized by Kenneth Wagner from the EPA. 2018
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Kenneth Wagner
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The document is an email notification from Google Calendar regarding a scheduled call between Lee Forsgren from the EPA and James Voyles from the Department of the Interior on January 31, 2018, related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2018
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Lee Forsgren
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The email from Enesta Jones at the Department of Energy discusses energy-saving tips for laundry, emphasizing the financial impact of using older washing machines and the benefits of doing laundry during off-peak electricity demand times. 2018
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Ken McQueen from the New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department is coordinating a potential meeting in Washington, D.C. with the Department of the Interior to discuss issues related to New Mexico, specifically the Carlsbad Brine Well. 2018
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Kenneth Wagner
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The email from Jennifer Curtis requests a response by the end of the day regarding travel arrangements for Alpine, involving multiple recipients from various agencies including the Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Land Management. 2018
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Lee Forsgren
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The email from Todd Willens of the U.S. Department of the Interior discusses suggested edits to a draft notice of public comment regarding NMFS's biological opinions on chlorpyrifos, diazinon, and malathion, as requested by Nancy Beck from the EPA. 2018
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The document is a notification from the Department of the Interior regarding logistical details for the upcoming Water Sub-Cabinet meeting scheduled for August 2, 2018, including room location and entry instructions. 2018
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Lee Forsgren
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The document is a calendar invitation for a meeting organized by Kenneth Wagner at the Department of the Interior on July 17, 2018, involving various federal partners, including NOAA and the USDA, to discuss agenda items related to federal collaboration. 2018
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Kenneth Wagner
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The email from Kenneth Wagner organizes a meeting with federal partners at the Department of the Interior on July 17, 2018, regarding the Sierra Club v. EPA case, and requests RSVPs by the previous day. 2018
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Kenneth Wagner
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The document is an email notification regarding a scheduled meeting organized by Kenneth Wagner at the Department of the Interior on July 17, 2018, involving various federal partners, including NOAA and USDA, with a request for RSVP by July 16, 2018. 2018
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Kenneth Wagner
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The document is an email notification regarding a declined invitation for a meeting with federal partners scheduled for July 17, 2018, organized by Kenneth Wagner from the Department of the Interior. 2018
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Kenneth Wagner
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The document is a notification from the Department of the Interior regarding the room update and directions for the Water Sub-Cabinet meeting scheduled for August 2, 2018. 2018
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The email details a declined invitation for a meeting organized by Kenneth Wagner at the Department of the Interior on July 17, 2018, regarding federal partnerships, with participants from various agencies including NOAA and USDA. 2018
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The email from the EPA details a scheduled meeting with federal partners on July 17, 2018, at the Department of the Interior, organized by Kenneth Wagner, with attendees including various government officials. 2018
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The National Park Service is coordinating with The Boring Company to finalize a draft easement and legal description for the BW tunnel project, addressing specific items from previous correspondence and seeking to expedite the process despite challenges with title companies. 2018 4
The email from Edward McDonnell to Daniel Jorjani discusses a hypothetical scenario related to ethics within the U.S. Department of the Interior, emphasizing the importance of good faith reliance on agency ethics advice. 2018 5
The email correspondence between Denny Rehberg and Gareth Rees of the Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting regarding Castle Mountain Ventures' California mine, which is subject to ethics clearance. 2018 4
The email correspondence between Denny Rehberg and Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting regarding Castle Mountain Venture, with a preference for May 14th at 1:00 PM. 2018 8
The email correspondence between Chase Adams of the American Sheep Industry Association and Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting with Deputy Secretary Bernhardt to address the reevaluation of BLM policy 1730 regarding domestic sheep and goats. 2018 3
The email exchange between Denny Rehberg and Gareth Rees of the Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting regarding issues related to monuments and mines, while clarifying that discussions about Westlands Water District are not permitted due to ethical considerations. 2018 5
The email correspondence between Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior and Colin Hayes discusses scheduling a meeting regarding wind energy initiatives and the approval process for the meeting request. 2018 4
The email correspondence between Gareth Rees of the Department of the Interior and Colin Hayes discusses scheduling a meeting regarding wind energy for September 14, 2018, at 11 AM. 2018 8
The email exchange between Gareth Rees of the Department of the Interior and Colin Hayes discusses scheduling a meeting regarding wind energy, confirming a time on September 14th at 11 AM. 2018 8
The Department of the Interior's Office of the Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management is coordinating a meeting with the American Sheep Industry Association for January 2, 2019, following the Deputy Secretary's unavailability. 2018 8
The Department of the Interior's Office of the Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management is coordinating a meeting for the American Sheep Industry Association with Deputy Secretary Bernhardt, who is currently unavailable, and has tasked Tracie Lassiter with scheduling it for early January. 2018 5
The email discusses concerns raised by the National Park Service (NPS) regarding delays in the appraisal process for a project due to incomplete documentation and the need to finalize ventilation shaft positions, as well as the lengthy timeline for land exchanges. 2018 1
The email correspondence between Daniel Jorjani and Steve Gardner discusses the review of ethics issues related to the U.S. Department of the Interior. 2018 1
The National Park Service (NPS) expressed concerns about the color of structures at the SpaceX Texas Launch Site, suggesting a shift to earth tones to reduce environmental contrast. 2018 2
The email from the U.S. Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting and coordinating document preparation related to a project, with specific tasks assigned to team members regarding scope and construction plans. 2018 1
The National Park Service is exploring alternative methods for initial land valuation related to a project involving The Boring Company, as a full appraisal may be challenging at this stage, while also emphasizing that completing the appraisal is not critical for starting construction. 2018 2
The email from Steve Davis discusses concerns regarding the National Park Service's delay in starting an appraisal due to unprepared documents and the need for finalized ventilation shaft positions, as well as the lengthy timeline for land exchanges. 2018 1
The email exchange involves the National Park Service discussing the appraisal status and legal description concerns related to a project, with Peter May indicating he is reviewing comments and will provide further information. 2018 1
The National Park Service is coordinating with The Boring Company regarding a proposed ventilation shaft on private land, with discussions about a meeting and legal descriptions of the project. 2018 2
The National Park Service is coordinating with The Boring Company regarding the development of ventilation shafts on private land, with plans for a kickoff meeting and further documentation to follow. 2018 2
The email correspondence between Peter May of the National Park Service and Steve Davis of the Boring Company discusses scheduling a meeting to address project scope, construction plans, and legal concerns related to a project involving the National Park Service. 2018 1
The email correspondence involves the National Park Service (NPS) coordinating a meeting with The Boring Company regarding project planning and legal concerns, with specific actions outlined for document provision and scheduling. 2018 1
The email correspondence between National Park Service officials discusses the need for revisions to the legal description and mapping of a project, highlighting shortcomings identified by DOI reviewers that must be addressed before proceeding with an appraisal. 2018 3
The National Park Service (NPS) is discussing the color of structures at the SpaceX Texas Launch Site, suggesting a shift to earth tones to reduce visual contrast with the environment. 2018 2
The email from Steve Davis summarizes a meeting regarding project coordination among National Park Service (NPS) officials, including action items for providing a scope document, scheduling a kickoff meeting, and addressing legal description concerns related to construction plans. 2018 1
The National Park Service is discussing concerns regarding the legal description related to The Boring Company's proposal for the Baltimore-Washington Parkway corridor and is seeking clarification from the company's team. 2018 1
The email from Jane at The Boring Company invites Daniel Jorjani from the Department of the Interior, along with other officials, to discuss an Environmental Assessment (EA) on January 23, 2018. 2018 2
The National Park Service responded to The Boring Company's proposal regarding the Baltimore-Washington Parkway corridor, providing relevant information and contact details for further discussion. 2018 1
The email correspondence involves officials from the U.S. Department of the Interior discussing scheduling a meeting regarding the BW tunnel project for January 23, 2018. 2018 8
The National Park Service is coordinating with The Boring Company regarding the environmental assessment (EA) for the BW tunnel project, with a scheduled call to discuss further details. 2018 6
The email from Jane at the Boring Company invites officials from the National Park Service and the Department of the Interior to discuss an Environmental Assessment on January 23, 2018. 2018 2
The National Park Service (NPS) is reviewing documents related to the BW tunnel project and is considering the NPS as the data source, while two title companies are assessing the legal descriptions and alignment provided by Steve Davis. 2018 5
The email from Steve Davis discusses coordinating with Ann Navaro regarding an Environmental Assessment (EA) for a project, seeking to determine if the coordination should be with her or someone at the National Park Service (NPS). 2018 1
The Department of the Interior's Ethics Office has approved Deputy Secretary Bernhardt's attendance and official remarks at the American Exploration & Production Council's Winter Board Meeting on December 7, 2018, where he will discuss the Department's reorganization. 2018 12
The document is an email from David Bernhardt of the Department of the Interior forwarding materials for the FAST-41 Council meeting scheduled for March 21, 2018, which includes an agenda and various documents related to the meeting. 2018 3
The email correspondence involves the Department of the Interior discussing a meeting request form related to Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt, with Gareth Rees indicating he can forward it to ethics for scheduling. 2018 2
The email from Colin Hayes to officials at the U.S. Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting with the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) to address their priorities related to DOI activities. 2018 2
The email correspondence involves Gareth Rees from the U.S. Department of the Interior coordinating a meeting request from Colin Hayes of AWEA to meet with Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt regarding wind energy priorities. 2018 2
The email exchange between Colin Hayes and Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting regarding wind energy, with proposed dates in September. 2018 2
The U.S. Department of the Interior is coordinating a meeting request between Colin Hayes, representing AWEA, and Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt to discuss wind energy priorities. 2018 2
The email correspondence from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of the Solicitor discusses the approval process for a meeting request related to wind energy, indicating that further requests will follow and need to be cleared by the Departmental Ethics Office. 2018 2
The email correspondence involves Colin Hayes requesting a meeting with officials from the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) regarding wind energy initiatives, following up on a completed meeting request form submitted to Gareth Rees. 2018 2
The email from the Department of the Interior's Gareth Rees discusses a meeting request from the Alpine Group to meet with Deputy Secretary Bernhardt, outlining the process for submitting a meeting request form for review by the Ethics Office. 2018 2
The email from Gareth Rees of the U.S. Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting regarding wind energy with Colin Hayes from AWEA, contingent upon the completion of a request form for approval. 2018 2
The email from Gareth Rees of the Department of the Interior discusses a meeting request from the Picayune Ranchera of Chukchansi Indians to address concerns regarding the approval of an off-reservation gaming application for the North Fork Band of Mono Indians, which they believe was improperly granted and detrimental to their tribe and community. 2018 4
The email correspondence involves Denny Rehberg coordinating with Gareth Rees from the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding scheduling a meeting to discuss Castle Mountain Ventures' California mine, which is affected by a monument designation from the Obama Administration. 2018 3
The National Park Service (NPS) is coordinating with The Boring Company regarding the legal description and alignment for a tunnel project, with updates on easement documents and title company assessments discussed in the email chain. 2018 4
The email correspondence involves the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the National Park Service (NPS) discussing the submission and review of documents related to the legal description and alignment for the BW tunnel project, with an emphasis on addressing comments from the NPS and coordinating with title companies for easement documentation. 2018 4
The National Park Service is coordinating with The Boring Company regarding the legal description and alignment for the BW tunnel project, addressing easement documentation and title issues. 2018 4
The email from Gareth Rees of the U.S. Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting with Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt and includes a meeting request form for completion. 2018 2
The email exchange between Denny Rehberg and Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting regarding Castle Mountain Venture, with considerations for briefing materials and participants, while clarifying that discussions will not involve Westlands Water District. 2018 8
The email correspondence involves Denny Rehberg seeking to schedule a meeting with David Bernhardt, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, regarding Castle Mountain Ventures' California mine, which was affected by a monument designation during the Obama Administration. 2018 2
The email correspondence involves officials from the Department of the Interior discussing the need for a correct email address for Deputy Secretary Bernhardt and expressing appreciation for his efforts to strengthen the executive workforce and enhance employee resource boards (ERBs) within the agency. 2018 3
The email exchange between Gareth Rees of the U.S. Department of the Interior and Denny Rehberg discusses scheduling a meeting regarding Castle Mountain Ventures' California mine, which was affected by a monument designation during the Obama Administration. 2018 3
The email from David Bernhardt at the Department of the Interior discusses a potential meeting with Dan and Linda Mitrovich regarding an innovative public-private partnership project in California that involves federal, state, and private lands, emphasizing its support from various stakeholders and the absence of taxpayer funding. 2018 1
The email correspondence between Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior and Colin Hayes confirms a meeting on September 14, 2018, at 11 AM regarding wind energy at the Interior Building. 2018 7
The email correspondence between Gareth Rees of the Department of the Interior and Colin Hayes discusses scheduling a meeting regarding wind energy, with proposed dates in early September. 2018 6
The email from David Bernhardt, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, instructs Denny Rehberg to contact Gareth Rees for the necessary ethics form related to discussions about Castle Mountain Ventures' California mine, which is affected by a monument designation from the Obama Administration. 2018 1
The email correspondence between Gareth Rees of the Department of the Interior and Colin Hayes discusses scheduling a meeting regarding wind energy, with suggested dates of August 13-14 being preferred. 2018 4
The U.S. Department of the Interior is coordinating a meeting request with Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt regarding a proposal from the Alpine Group, pending review by the Ethics Office. 2018 2
The email correspondence between Timothy Williams and Gareth Rees from the U.S. Department of the Interior discusses the scheduling of a meeting with the American Sheep Industry Association to address concerns regarding BLM policy 1730 related to domestic and bighorn sheep. 2018 3
The email correspondence involves Colin Hayes submitting a completed meeting request form to Gareth Rees at the U.S. Department of the Interior to schedule a meeting regarding wind energy priorities with the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). 2018 2
The email from Heath Heikkila of the American Forest Resource Council requests a meeting with Associate Deputy Secretary Jim Cason and Assistant Deputy Secretary Todd Willens of the Department of the Interior to discuss federal forest management in the Pacific Northwest, specifically regarding BLM O&C lands in Western Oregon, scheduled for June 6 or 7. 2018 1
The email correspondence from the Department of the Interior discusses rescheduling a meeting with the American Sheep Industry Association, suggesting it be pushed back to January due to the unavailability of Deputy Secretary Bernhardt. 2018 6
The email correspondence from the Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting for the American Sheep Industry Association, with Tracie Lassiter confirming Joe's availability for the first week of January. 2018 7
The email exchange between Colin Hayes and Gareth Rees discusses scheduling a meeting with David Bernhardt at the Department of the Interior to discuss wind energy issues related to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). 2018 3
The email correspondence from the U.S. Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting between Deputy Secretary Bernhardt and the American Sheep Industry Association to address concerns regarding BLM policy 1730 related to domestic and bighorn sheep. 2018 2
The email correspondence between Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior and Denny Rehberg discusses scheduling a meeting for the week of May 14, 2018, to address issues related to monuments and mines, while clarifying that discussions regarding Westlands Water District are not permitted due to ethical considerations. 2018 2
The email correspondence involves Denny Rehberg requesting a form from Gareth Rees to facilitate an ethics review for discussions with the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding Castle Mountain Ventures' California mine, which was affected by a monument designation during the Obama Administration. 2018 2
The email correspondence between Colin Hayes and Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior discusses scheduling a meeting between Hayes, representing AWEA, and David Bernhardt to address wind energy priorities and related issues. 2018 2
The email exchange between Gareth Rees of the Department of the Interior and Colin Hayes discusses scheduling a meeting for September 14, 2018, at the Interior Building. 2018 2
The email correspondence involves Chase Adams from the American Sheep Industry Association inquiring about the impact of a government shutdown on a scheduled meeting with the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals at the Department of the Interior on January 2, 2019. 2018 2
The document details a scheduling correspondence between Colin Hayes, a founding partner at a consulting firm, and Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior regarding a meeting set for September 14, 2018. 2018 2
The email correspondence involves Colin Hayes from AWEA requesting a meeting with David Bernhardt of the U.S. Department of the Interior to discuss wind energy priorities and ongoing activities. 2018 2
The emails between Colin Hayes of LOT SIXTEEN and Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior discuss scheduling a meeting with Mr. Bernhardt, with various proposed dates in August and September. 2018 2
The email correspondence involves Colin Hayes requesting a meeting with officials from the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) regarding wind energy priorities for the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), with Gareth Rees facilitating the meeting request process. 2018 2
The document consists of email correspondence between Colin Hayes, a founding partner at Lot Sixteen, and Gareth Rees from the Department of the Interior, discussing scheduling a meeting with Mr. Bernhardt for potential dates in August and September 2018. 2018 2