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From: Swift, HeatherTo: Newell, RussellCc: Laura Rigas; Magallanes, Downey; Scott Hommel; Domenech, Douglas; Willens, Todd; Micah Chambers; Jason

FunesSubject: Re: GOING 1:30 TODAYDate: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 1:24:45 PM

Yes. All taken care of.

-Heather SwiftDepartment of the Interior @DOIPressSec [email protected] l [email protected]

On Wed, Jul 19, 2017 at 10:31 AM, Newell, Russell <[email protected]> wrote:Are we linked in with Cabinet Affairs on these types of releases? They have a persondedicated to disbursing releases with local/regional ties to local/regional publications. Could be good value-add to share with him when appropriate, and if it isn't redundant towhat we're already doing. I can help coordinate if needed. Thoughts?

Russell

On Wed, Jul 19, 2017 at 10:20 AM, Swift, Heather <[email protected]> wrote:This is going around 1PM along with state releases. You will not receive the statereleases in your inboxes.

Date: July 19, 2017

Contact: [email protected]

Department of the Interior Announces $13.3 Million forImprovements to Local Parks and Recreation in 22 Cities

Public-Private Partnerships Benefit Underserved Communities

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Park Serviceannounced today $13.3 million through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership(ORLP) program to assist 22 cities in 17 states with projects to plan, build, and enhanceparks and other outdoor recreation facilities in underserved communities. These public-private partnerships leverage $13.3 million in federal funding with $21.2 million fromlocal governments, private firms, and non-profit organizations to improve accessibility of

playgrounds, create canoe and kayak launches and fishing piers, restore vacant industrialland for park uses, and make other important investments in parks across the country.

“Every kid deserves the opportunity to get outside and play. Whether it's downtownDetroit or rural Wyoming, investing in public lands is an investment in communities. TheOutdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership program is an innovative public-privatepartnership which revitalizes communities through improving infrastructure, creating jobs,and enhancing neighborhoods,” said U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke. “Itconnects people to the great outdoors by encouraging and enabling a variety ofrecreational opportunities in under-served communities.”

The ORLP is funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). For morethan 50 years, the LWCF has invested revenue from federal offshore oil and gas royaltiesinto more than 40,000 outdoor recreation facilities and conservation projects in everystate.

Congress created the ORLP program in 2014 to complement the agency's existing LWCFState and Local Assistance Program. The program, administered by the National ParkService, seeks to identify and highlight new ways of providing opportunities forexpanding outdoor play in areas with great need, as well as promoting the development ofnew or enhanced partnerships for outdoor recreation in urban communities across thenation. The grants must be matched at a minimum 1:1 ratio, at least doubling the impact ofthe federal investment in these communities.

The complete list of ORLP grants are listed below. For more information about LWCFand these grants, visit www.nps.gov/subjects/lwcf/index.htm.

Recipient State Project Title Federal

Amount

Municipality ofAnchorage

Alaska Development of MuldoonTown Square Park

$750,000

City of SanFrancisco

California Bay View Park PlaygroundImprovement Project

$375,225

East BayRegional ParkDistrict

California Bay Point WetlandRestoration and PublicAccess Project

$750,000

City of Hartford Connecticut Renovation of Colt ParkAthletic Fields

$750,000

City ofWilmington

Delaware Father Tucker ParkPlayground and Spray Pad

$306,447

City of Atlanta Georgia Enota Park Development $600,000

City of Dubuque Iowa Comiskey Park Development $508,000

City of Baltimore Maryland Youth CampgroundImprovements in GwynnsFalls Leakin Park

$750,000

Michigan DNR(Detroit)

Michigan Belle Isle Park Multi-UseLooped Trail Development

$750,000

City of Duluth Minnesota Lincoln Park Restoration $750,000

City of Columbia Missouri Clary-Shy Park UrbanDemonstration Farm

$400,000

St. Louis Co.Port Authority

Missouri Sparta Court Soccer Fields $450,000

City of Camden New Jersey North Camden WaterfrontPark

$ 750,000

City of Newark New Jersey Jesse Allen Park $750,000

City of Raleigh NorthCarolina

Central Plaza John ChavisMemorial Park Revitalization

$747,600

Metroparks ofthe Toledo Area

Ohio Manhattan Marsh parkDevelopment

$475,000

City of Austin Texas Edward Rendon Sr MetroPark - further development

$750,000

City of Houston Texas Buffalo Bend Hidalgo ParkGreenway

$750,000

City of Burlington Vermont New Neighborhood Park onBurlington’s Waterfront LandAcquisition

$500,000

King CountyParks

Washington Skyway Park Revitalization $ 369,626

Metro ParksTacoma

Washington Swan Creek Park TrailNetwork

$750,000

MilwaukeeRec/PublicSchools

Wisconsin Burnham ParkRedevelopment Project

$399,255

Total $13,381,153

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From: Newell, RussellTo: Swift, HeatherCc: Laura Rigas; Magallanes, Downey; Scott Hommel; Domenech, Douglas; Willens, Todd; Micah Chambers; Jason


great - I was guessing that that would already be locked down! thank you.

On Wed, Jul 19, 2017 at 10:37 AM, Swift, Heather <[email protected]> wrote:Yes. All taken care of.


On Wed, Jul 19, 2017 at 10:31 AM, Newell, Russell <[email protected]> wrote:Are we linked in with Cabinet Affairs on these types of releases? They have a persondedicated to disbursing releases with local/regional ties to local/regional publications. Could be good value-add to share with him when appropriate, and if it isn't redundant towhat we're already doing. I can help coordinate if needed. Thoughts?

Russell

On Wed, Jul 19, 2017 at 10:20 AM, Swift, Heather <[email protected]> wrote:This is going around 1PM along with state releases. You will not receive thestate releases in your inboxes.

Date: July 19, 2017




WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Park Serviceannounced today $13.3 million through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership(ORLP) program to assist 22 cities in 17 states with projects to plan, build, and enhance

parks and other outdoor recreation facilities in underserved communities. These public-private partnerships leverage $13.3 million in federal funding with $21.2 million fromlocal governments, private firms, and non-profit organizations to improve accessibilityof playgrounds, create canoe and kayak launches and fishing piers, restore vacantindustrial land for park uses, and make other important investments in parks across thecountry.

“Every kid deserves the opportunity to get outside and play. Whether it's downtownDetroit or rural Wyoming, investing in public lands is an investment in communities.The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership program is an innovative public-privatepartnership which revitalizes communities through improving infrastructure, creatingjobs, and enhancing neighborhoods,” said U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke. “Itconnects people to the great outdoors by encouraging and enabling a variety ofrecreational opportunities in under-served communities.”

The ORLP is funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). Formore than 50 years, the LWCF has invested revenue from federal offshore oil and gasroyalties into more than 40,000 outdoor recreation facilities and conservation projects inevery state.

Congress created the ORLP program in 2014 to complement the agency's existingLWCF State and Local Assistance Program. The program, administered by the NationalPark Service, seeks to identify and highlight new ways of providing opportunities forexpanding outdoor play in areas with great need, as well as promoting the developmentof new or enhanced partnerships for outdoor recreation in urban communities across thenation. The grants must be matched at a minimum 1:1 ratio, at least doubling the impactof the federal investment in these communities.

The complete list of ORLP grants are listed below. For more information about LWCFand these grants, visit www.nps.gov/subjects/lwcf/index.htm.


Amount



$750,000



$375,225


California Bay Point WetlandRestoration and PublicAccess Project

$750,000


$750,000

City of Delaware Father Tucker Park $306,447

Wilmington Playground and Spray Pad


City of Dubuque Iowa Comiskey ParkDevelopment

$508,000

City of Baltimore Maryland Youth CampgroundImprovements in GwynnsFalls Leakin Park

$750,000



$750,000



$400,000

St. Louis Co.Port Authority



$ 750,000




$747,600

Metroparks ofthe Toledo Area


$475,000

City of Austin Texas Edward Rendon Sr MetroPark - further development

$750,000


$750,000

City ofBurlington

Vermont New Neighborhood Park onBurlington’s Waterfront LandAcquisition

$500,000

King CountyParks


Metro ParksTacoma


$750,000


Wisconsin Burnham ParkRedevelopment Project

$399,255

Total $13,381,153

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From: Newell, RussellTo: Swift, HeatherCc: Laura Rigas; Magallanes, Downey; Scott Hommel; Domenech, Douglas; Willens, Todd; Micah Chambers; Jason


Are we linked in with Cabinet Affairs on these types of releases? They have a persondedicated to disbursing releases with local/regional ties to local/regional publications. Couldbe good value-add to share with him when appropriate, and if it isn't redundant to what we'realready doing. I can help coordinate if needed. Thoughts?

Russell

On Wed, Jul 19, 2017 at 10:20 AM, Swift, Heather <[email protected]> wrote:This is going around 1PM along with state releases. You will not receive the statereleases in your inboxes.

Date: July 19, 2017




WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Park Serviceannounced today $13.3 million through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP)program to assist 22 cities in 17 states with projects to plan, build, and enhance parks andother outdoor recreation facilities in underserved communities. These public-privatepartnerships leverage $13.3 million in federal funding with $21.2 million from localgovernments, private firms, and non-profit organizations to improve accessibility ofplaygrounds, create canoe and kayak launches and fishing piers, restore vacant industrialland for park uses, and make other important investments in parks across the country.

“Every kid deserves the opportunity to get outside and play. Whether it's downtown Detroitor rural Wyoming, investing in public lands is an investment in communities. The OutdoorRecreation Legacy Partnership program is an innovative public-private partnership whichrevitalizes communities through improving infrastructure, creating jobs, and enhancingneighborhoods,” said U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke. “It connects people to thegreat outdoors by encouraging and enabling a variety of recreational opportunities in under-served communities.”

The ORLP is funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). For morethan 50 years, the LWCF has invested revenue from federal offshore oil and gas royaltiesinto more than 40,000 outdoor recreation facilities and conservation projects in every state.

Congress created the ORLP program in 2014 to complement the agency's existing LWCFState and Local Assistance Program. The program, administered by the National ParkService, seeks to identify and highlight new ways of providing opportunities for expandingoutdoor play in areas with great need, as well as promoting the development of new orenhanced partnerships for outdoor recreation in urban communities across the nation. Thegrants must be matched at a minimum 1:1 ratio, at least doubling the impact of the federalinvestment in these communities.

The complete list of ORLP grants are listed below. For more information about LWCF andthese grants, visit www.nps.gov/subjects/lwcf/index.htm.


Amount



$750,000



$375,225


California Bay Point Wetland Restorationand Public Access Project

$750,000


$750,000

City ofWilmington

Delaware Father Tucker ParkPlayground and Spray Pad

$306,447


City of Dubuque Iowa Comiskey Park Development $508,000

City of Baltimore Maryland Youth CampgroundImprovements in Gwynns FallsLeakin Park

$750,000



$750,000



$400,000

St. Louis Co. PortAuthority



$ 750,000




$747,600

Metroparks of theToledo Area


$475,000

City of Austin Texas Edward Rendon Sr Metro Park- further development

$750,000


$750,000

City of Burlington Vermont New Neighborhood Park onBurlington’s Waterfront LandAcquisition

$500,000

King CountyParks


Metro ParksTacoma


$750,000


Wisconsin Burnham Park RedevelopmentProject

$399,255

Total $13,381,153

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From: Domenech, DouglasTo: Swift, HeatherSubject: Re: GuidanceDate: Thursday, July 27, 2017 10:13:36 AM

I will direct her to you. She might be a bit reluctant to attack me directly because of therelationship but that is what I would normally expect.

D

Doug DomenechSenior AdvisorUS Department of the Interior

NOTE: Every email I send or receive is subject to release under the Freedom of Information Act.

On Thu, Jul 27, 2017 at 10:10 AM, Swift, Heather <[email protected]> wrote:I would say at the very most let her know she has to reach out to me for anything.She's going to ask about Alaska and Clement though.


On Thu, Jul 27, 2017 at 10:08 AM, Domenech, Douglas <[email protected]>wrote:

I received this on my personal account. I know her in that her husband and I serve on aboard together. Obviously I know of her past reporting so am reluctant to say anythingsignificant to her but think I should at least respond. Thought?

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Dear Doug,

I imagine you’re quite busy today (and most days, for that matter). If you’ve got a few minutes to chat today, I will justbe on my cell, Thanks, and I don’t know if your son told you, but we were on Meet the Press a fewmonths back, which was quite fun.

Best, Juliet

Juliet Eilperin

Senior National Affairs Correspondent

Washington Post

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[email protected]

(O) 202-334-7774

(C) 202-302-3663



From: Swift, HeatherTo: Domenech, DouglasCc: Laura RigasSubject: Re: GuidanceDate: Thursday, July 27, 2017 10:10:57 AM

I would say at the very most let her know she has to reach out to me for anything.She's going to ask about Alaska and Clement though.




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Dear Doug,

I imagine you’re quite busy today (and most days, for that matter). If you’ve got a few minutes to chat today, I will just beon my cell, 202-302-3663. Thanks, and I don’t know if your son told you, but we were on Meet the Press a few monthsback, which was quite fun.

Best, Juliet

Juliet Eilperin


Washington Post

[email protected]

(O) 202-334-7774

(C) 202-302-3663



From: Swift, HeatherTo: Domenech, DouglasSubject: Re: GuidanceDate: Thursday, July 27, 2017 10:16:05 AM

I like her personally but she's just so damn biased. Though I chuckled a little. She dida piece on Zinke profiling him as being one of the most productive members of theadministration. Enviros hated it but I loved it. https://www.adn.com/nation-world/2017/07/20/in-the-push-to-deliver-on-campaign-promises-interior-departments-energy-drive-looms-large/



I will direct her to you. She might be a bit reluctant to attack me directly because of therelationship but that is what I would normally expect.

D



On Thu, Jul 27, 2017 at 10:10 AM, Swift, Heather <[email protected]> wrote:I would say at the very most let her know she has to reach out to me for anything.She's going to ask about Alaska and Clement though.


On Thu, Jul 27, 2017 at 10:08 AM, Domenech, Douglas<[email protected]> wrote:


=======

Dear Doug,

I imagine you’re quite busy today (and most days, for that matter). If you’ve got a few minutes to chat today, I willjust be on my cell, 202-302-3663. Thanks, and I don’t know if your son told you, but we were on Meet the Press afew months back, which was quite fun.

Best, Juliet

Juliet Eilperin


Washington Post

[email protected]

(O) 202-334-7774

(C) 202-302-3663



From: Vincent DevitoTo: Chambers, MicahCc: Katharine Macgregor; Swift, Heather; Laura Rigas; Amanda KasterSubject: Re: Letter in Support of Five-Year PlanDate: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 12:00:10 PM

Thanks.

On Jul 25, 2017, at 11:59 AM, Chambers, Micah <[email protected]> wrote:

FYI. Coming tomorrow---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Hughes, Brian (Energy) <[email protected]>Date: Tue, Jul 25, 2017 at 11:52 AMSubject: Letter in Support of Five-Year PlanTo: "Chambers, Micah ([email protected])"<[email protected]>

Micah, attaching an unsigned copy of the OCS letter I mentioned last night.

We plan to send it your way tomorrow, and should be issuing a press release on itlater in the day.

A total of 35 Republicans will be signing on: Murkowski, Cassidy, Cornyn,Strange, Capito, Barrasso, Risch, Hatch, Sullivan, Lee, Wicker, Gardner, Inhofe,Enzi, Kennedy, Boozman, Crapo, Daines, Tillis, Flake, Cotton, Alexander, Cruz,Blunt, Hoeven, Rounds, Heller, Thune, Shelby, Isakson, Cochran, Portman,Young, Burr, Lankford, and Roberts.

Please let me know if you need anything from us, or have any questions.

Thanks,

Brian

-- Micah ChambersActing Director Office of Congressional & Legislative AffairsOffice of the Secretary of the Interior

<Unsigned Letter.pdf>

From: Katharine MacGregorTo: Chambers, MicahCc: Swift, Heather; Laura Rigas; Vincent Devito; Amanda KasterSubject: Re: Letter in Support of Five-Year PlanDate: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 2:12:25 PM

Is there a joint letter from the House?

Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 25, 2017, at 11:59 AM, Chambers, Micah <[email protected]> wrote:

FYI. Coming tomorrow---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Hughes, Brian (Energy) <[email protected]>Date: Tue, Jul 25, 2017 at 11:52 AMSubject: Letter in Support of Five-Year PlanTo: "Chambers, Micah ([email protected])"<[email protected]>

Micah, attaching an unsigned copy of the OCS letter I mentioned last night.

We plan to send it your way tomorrow, and should be issuing a press release on itlater in the day.

A total of 35 Republicans will be signing on: Murkowski, Cassidy, Cornyn,Strange, Capito, Barrasso, Risch, Hatch, Sullivan, Lee, Wicker, Gardner, Inhofe,Enzi, Kennedy, Boozman, Crapo, Daines, Tillis, Flake, Cotton, Alexander, Cruz,Blunt, Hoeven, Rounds, Heller, Thune, Shelby, Isakson, Cochran, Portman,Young, Burr, Lankford, and Roberts.

Please let me know if you need anything from us, or have any questions.

Thanks,

Brian

From: Hinson, AlexTo: Laura Rigas; Lori Mashburn; Micah ChambersCc: Heather SwiftSubject: Re: Joe Balash Draft releaseDate: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 3:23:16 PM

The release now has the Dan Sullivan quote too. Thanks!

On Wed, Jul 19, 2017 at 3:15 PM, Hinson, Alex <[email protected]> wrote:

**All, below is a draft of the Joe Balash Press Release. Please review and send edits by4pm!**

Interior Secretary Zinke Applauds Nomination of Alaska’s Joe Balash as AssistantSecretary for Land and Minerals

WASHINGTON – President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to nominate Alaska’sJoe Balash to serve as the Department of the Interior’s Assistant Secretary for Land andMinerals Management. A native of North Pole, Alaska, living in Washington D.C., Balashbrings more than 19 years of experience in land and natural resource management.

Mr. Balash currently serves as the Chief of Staff to Alaska’s Senator Dan Sullivan. He is theformer Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, which hasmanagement responsibility for one of the largest single portfolios of land and waterresources in the world. That Alaska Department of Natural Resources portfolio, containingmore than 100 million acres of uplands, 40-60 million acres of submerged lands andtidelands, and more than 500,000 barrels of oil produced daily.

“It’s been a long time since the Department had an Assistant Secretary from Alaska, and thePresident's nomination of Joe Balash further proves his commitment to Alaska and ruralAmerica as a whole,” said Secretary Zinke. “Joe is no stranger to the Department of theInterior having worked alongside the Department on a number of projects in Alaska. Hebrings an incredible combination of state and federal experience to the table, and he will bevery effective in helping the Department work with Congress to do the work of theAmerican people. I look forward to his speedy confirmation in the Senate.”

"I am deeply honored to be able to serve at the Department of the Interior,” said Joe Balash.“As a nation, we are blessed with tremendous public lands and resources that give ourpeople unparalleled opportunities for recreation and job creation for generations to come. Ilook forward to working with Secretary Zinke and his incredible team to seize on thoseopportunities and deliver on President Trump's America First Energy Plan."

“Joe Balash is an excellent choice for Assistant Secretary for Lands and MineralsManagement, and I’m incredibly pleased that Secretary Zinke has chosen him for thisimportant position,” Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chairman Lisa Murkowskisaid. “From his time in the Alaska Governor’s Office and as Commissioner of NaturalResources, to his service as a Senate Chief of Staff, Joe is uniquely qualified for this role.He has significant experience on energy and resource policy, a demonstrated record ofupholding Alaska’s interests as a landowner, and will make sure that America’s interests arewell represented at the Interior Department.”

“The work being done by this administration in the areas of energy and public lands –including efforts to unleash our nation’s energy potential and reform years ofmismanagement by our agencies – is something we value greatly as Alaskans,” saidCongressman Don Young. “Critical to these efforts is the appointment of individuals andstaff that understand the real-world impacts and consequences their decisions have on publiclands and resources-oriented states like mine. As the Congressman for the state that wasoften ground zero for the countless missteps of the previous Interior Department, I commendSecretary Zinke for making Alaska a top-priority as he assembles his team. The addition ofJoe Balash – someone I’ve worked with closely during his service as the Chief of Staff toSenator Dan Sullivan, a former Commissioner of the Alaska Department of NaturalResources and ardent supporter of responsible resource development – is an important stepto begin solving the many challenges Alaskans and Americans have faced when dealingwith the Department of the Interior.

“Joe Balash’s appointment as Assistant Secretary will be good for Alaska and great for ournation. He is smart, honest, fair, and focused on solving problems and challenges inaccordance with law while maximizing opportunity for Americans,” said former AlaskaGovernor Sean Parnell. “He knows how to work with diverse groups of people andinterests to protect our nation’s interests in her public lands and environment whilemaximizing job creation and opportunity for all Americans. From an Alaska perspective, itis good to know that our state will have someone at Interior who understands the complexityof Alaska issues and the people affected by decision making in Washington. Joe Balash’sselection is, indeed, an extremely solid pick for the President and for the people.”

"As a lifelong Alaskan who understands the importance for the responsible management ofour reaources, I can't think of anyone who would do a better job at the Department of theInterior for all Americans," said Eddie Grasser, Vice President, Safari ClubInternational.

"We welcome the pick of Joe as the Assistant Secretary for Land and MineralsManagement,” stated Khary Cauthen, American Petroleum Institute, senior director ofFederal Affairs. “He has a deep understanding of what our nation’s natural resources meanfor our national and economic security. We look forward to working with Joe and thisadministration to ensure the U.S. continues to benefit from our nation’s energy renaissance."

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“Joe will make an excellent Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals. He brings to theoffice a wealth of experience and skills. First of all, he understands the importance ofenergy development, both on and offshore. Alaska is a great training ground for thedecisions that are important to the rest of the United States in overall energy policy,” saidRandall Luthi, the President of the National Ocean Industries Association. “Hislegislative experience will bode well for the Department with the Hill. His experience asCommissioner of the Department of Natural Resources means that he understands theimportance of collecting different views and assuring energy development and the protectionof other natural resources. The members of NOIA look forward to working with him toexpand the US energy potential off our shores.”

"We welcome the pick of Mr. Balash as the assistant secretary of Land and MineralsManagement. With his background as commissioner for natural resources in Alaska, Balashbrings a depth of experience to Secretary Zinke and the Department of Interior,” said ErikMilito, API group director of Upstream and Industry Operations. “He should be atremendous asset in helping to prioritize energy development and further strengthen U.S.energy and national security. We look forward to continuing to work with the Department ofInterior on policies that will help keep energy affordable, create jobs, and protect ourenvironment.”

As the Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management, Balash will advise andoversee the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Bureau ofSafety and Environmental Enforcement and the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation andEnforcement. The Assistant Secretary heads the Department of the Interior’s management ofall federal lands and waters, and their associated mineral and non-mineral resources, as wellas the appropriate regulation of surface coal mining. The Assistant Secretary for land andMinerals Management is committed to managing, protecting, and improving lands andwaters to serve the needs of the American people at all times.

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-- Alex Hinson

Deputy Press SecretaryDepartment of the Interior C: 202-641-5381

-- Alex Hinson

Deputy Press SecretaryDepartment of the Interior C: 202-641-5381

From: Chambers, MicahTo: Mashburn, LoriCc: Kaster, Amanda; Hinson, Alex; Laura Rigas; Heather SwiftSubject: Re: My QuoteDate: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 1:24:09 PM

No bios attached.

On Wed, Jul 19, 2017 at 11:48 AM, Mashburn, Lori <[email protected]> wrote:Hello all,

Below is the quote from Balash, a copy of his 150 word bio for the WH, and a long form bio.

Lori K. MashburnWhite House LiaisonDepartment of the Interior202.208.1694

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Joe Balash Date: Wed, Jul 19, 2017 at 11:35 AMSubject: My QuoteTo: "Mashburn, Lori" <[email protected]>

"I am deeply honored to be able to serve at the Department of the Interior. As a nation, weare blessed with tremendous public lands and resources that give our people unparalleledopportunities for recreation and job creation for generations to come. I look forward toworking with Secretary Zinke and his incredible team to seize on those opportunities anddeliver on President Trump's America First Energy Plan."

I had hoped to have Sen. Sullivan's quote approved by now, but he has been elusive thismorning.


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From: Williams, TimothyTo: Boulton, CarolineCc: Chambers, Micah; Swift, Heather; Downey MagallanesSubject: Re: Nevada Travel-RountablesDate: Friday, July 21, 2017 8:23:28 AM

I would like to point out that the temperatures are over 100 degrees outside and not verypleasant. Do you still want me to find a place?

Tim

On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 2:17 PM, Boulton, Caroline <[email protected]> wrote:Post-lunch works great. Tim, can you help us find a place for one? We're looking ideally fora ranch or an outdoor spot with a good backdrop that's on private land.

On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 2:14 PM, Chambers, Micah <[email protected]> wrote:Senators can't do Monday and I was told all day Sunday is a tour that we couldn'tcoordinate with codel offices.

On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 2:12 PM, Swift, Heather <[email protected]> wrote:Gotcha - how about after lunch? I don't think we need senators in the pressavail with him. Nothing gained.


On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 1:58 PM, Chambers, Micah <[email protected]>wrote:

Sorry, should explain further. They have to participate Sunday if they're going tobecause they have to fly back Monday morning. Congressmen should be in townMonday still.


We are going to try and offer dinner with Senators Sunday night after monumenttours in Vegas.

On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 1:52 PM, Downey Magallanes<[email protected]> wrote:

Including Micah. I think we need to ask the senators what they want. TheSecretary is willing to accommodate.

On Jul 20, 2017, at 1:46 PM, Boulton, Caroline <[email protected]>wrote:

Update: Heather did want press on Monday. I blanked. I told BLM

that 3:00pm would work better for the tribal meeting, which allows usto do press earlier in the day. Where would you recommend andHeather, where would you prefer?

On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 12:25 PM, Boulton, Caroline<[email protected]> wrote:

I don't think we need this much downtime actually in betweenmeetings unless you really think it's necessary. Based on your drivetimes, I think we could do:

8:45-9:50 Drive to Mesquite10:00-11 Roundtable with Friends of Gold Butte11:05-11:50 Drive to Overton12:00-1:00 Round Table with Officials1:00-2:00 Lunch2:00-2:20 Drive to Moapa Tribal Facility2:30-3:30 Tribal Meeting

3:30-5:00 Drive to Las Vegas

Do we need time to meet with the Senators separately? We coulddo that now with this schedule. I booked him on a late departingflight so we could fit in an additional meeting for sure. Right nowwe need to be at the airport in Las Vegas at.......9:30PM. At thispoint, we wouldn't make a non-redeye flight so we might as welladd something if there's anything else we could/should do in thearea.

On Sat, Jul 15, 2017 at 10:39 AM, Williams, Timothy<[email protected]> wrote:

What do you think?

8:30 Leave Vegas to Mesquite (1:10)9:40 Arrive in Mesquite10:00 Round Table with Friends of Goldbutte

11:05 Travel to Overton (:43)12:00 Arrive in Overton, NV12:30 Roundtable with Local County, City and State Officials1:30 Leave for (Moapa Band of Paiutes)

Working on location for the Tribes.

Contacts:

Fiends of Gold Butte, Executive Director Jaina Moan 702-208-8377 [email protected] Assemblyman Chris Edwards: 702-715-4308 [email protected] Band of Paiutes, Chairman Darren Deboda: 702-865-2785

Can I start scheduling these meetings? Including Downey for thesharing of contacts on the ground.

Tim Williams

-- Department Of The InteriorExternal and Intergovernmental AffairsTim WilliamsWork: 202-208-1923email:[email protected]

-- Caroline BoultonDepartment of the Interior Scheduling & [email protected] l [email protected]

-- Caroline BoultonDepartment of the Interior Scheduling & AdvanceCaroline [email protected] l [email protected]



From: Boulton, CarolineTo: Williams, TimothyCc: Downey Magallanes; Heather SwiftSubject: Re: Nevada Travel-RountablesDate: Thursday, July 20, 2017 1:46:30 PM

Update: Heather did want press on Monday. I blanked. I told BLM that 3:00pm would workbetter for the tribal meeting, which allows us to do press earlier in the day. Where would yourecommend and Heather, where would you prefer?

On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 12:25 PM, Boulton, Caroline <[email protected]> wrote:I don't think we need this much downtime actually in between meetings unless you reallythink it's necessary. Based on your drive times, I think we could do:



Do we need time to meet with the Senators separately? We could do that now with thisschedule. I booked him on a late departing flight so we could fit in an additional meeting forsure. Right now we need to be at the airport in Las Vegas at.......9:30PM. At this point, wewouldn't make a non-redeye flight so we might as well add something if there's anythingelse we could/should do in the area.

On Sat, Jul 15, 2017 at 10:39 AM, Williams, Timothy <[email protected]>wrote:

What do you think?




Contacts:


Can I start scheduling these meetings? Including Downey for the sharing of contacts onthe ground.

Tim Williams




From: Boulton, CarolineTo: Chambers, MicahCc: Swift, Heather; Downey Magallanes; Williams, TimothySubject: Re: Nevada Travel-RountablesDate: Thursday, July 20, 2017 2:18:13 PM

Post-lunch works great. Tim, can you help us find a place for one? We're looking ideally for aranch or an outdoor spot with a good backdrop that's on private land.

On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 2:14 PM, Chambers, Micah <[email protected]> wrote:Senators can't do Monday and I was told all day Sunday is a tour that we couldn't coordinatewith codel offices.

On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 2:12 PM, Swift, Heather <[email protected]> wrote:Gotcha - how about after lunch? I don't think we need senators in the press availwith him. Nothing gained.





We are going to try and offer dinner with Senators Sunday night after monument toursin Vegas.


Including Micah. I think we need to ask the senators what they want. The Secretaryis willing to accommodate.


Update: Heather did want press on Monday. I blanked. I told BLM that3:00pm would work better for the tribal meeting, which allows us to dopress earlier in the day. Where would you recommend and Heather,where would you prefer?


I don't think we need this much downtime actually in betweenmeetings unless you really think it's necessary. Based on your drivetimes, I think we could do:



Do we need time to meet with the Senators separately? We could dothat now with this schedule. I booked him on a late departing flight sowe could fit in an additional meeting for sure. Right now we need tobe at the airport in Las Vegas at.......9:30PM. At this point, wewouldn't make a non-redeye flight so we might as well add somethingif there's anything else we could/should do in the area.


What do you think?




Contacts:



Tim Williams

-- Department Of The InteriorExternal and Intergovernmental AffairsTim WilliamsWork: 202-208-1923email:timothy [email protected]





-- Micah ChambersActing Director Office of Congressional & Legislative Affairs

Office of the Secretary of the Interior


From: Chambers, MicahTo: Swift, HeatherCc: Downey Magallanes; Boulton, Caroline; Williams, TimothySubject: Re: Nevada Travel-RountablesDate: Thursday, July 20, 2017 2:14:50 PM

Senators can't do Monday and I was told all day Sunday is a tour that we couldn't coordinatewith codel offices.

On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 2:12 PM, Swift, Heather <[email protected]> wrote:Gotcha - how about after lunch? I don't think we need senators in the press availwith him. Nothing gained.


On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 1:58 PM, Chambers, Micah <[email protected]> wrote:Sorry, should explain further. They have to participate Sunday if they're going to becausethey have to fly back Monday morning. Congressmen should be in town Monday still.


We are going to try and offer dinner with Senators Sunday night after monument toursin Vegas.


Including Micah. I think we need to ask the senators what they want. The Secretary iswilling to accommodate.


Update: Heather did want press on Monday. I blanked. I told BLM that3:00pm would work better for the tribal meeting, which allows us to dopress earlier in the day. Where would you recommend and Heather, wherewould you prefer?


I don't think we need this much downtime actually in between meetingsunless you really think it's necessary. Based on your drive times, I thinkwe could do:

8:45-9:50 Drive to Mesquite10:00-11 Roundtable with Friends of Gold Butte

11:05-11:50 Drive to Overton12:00-1:00 Round Table with Officials1:00-2:00 Lunch2:00-2:20 Drive to Moapa Tribal Facility2:30-3:30 Tribal Meeting


Do we need time to meet with the Senators separately? We could dothat now with this schedule. I booked him on a late departing flight sowe could fit in an additional meeting for sure. Right now we need to beat the airport in Las Vegas at.......9:30PM. At this point, we wouldn'tmake a non-redeye flight so we might as well add something if there'sanything else we could/should do in the area.


What do you think?




Contacts:



Tim Williams


From: Swift, HeatherTo: Chambers, MicahCc: Downey Magallanes; Boulton, Caroline; Williams, TimothySubject: Re: Nevada Travel-RountablesDate: Thursday, July 20, 2017 2:13:03 PM

Gotcha - how about after lunch? I don't think we need senators in the press avail withhim. Nothing gained.


On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 1:58 PM, Chambers, Micah <[email protected]> wrote:Sorry, should explain further. They have to participate Sunday if they're going to becausethey have to fly back Monday morning. Congressmen should be in town Monday still.

On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 1:55 PM, Chambers, Micah <[email protected]> wrote:We are going to try and offer dinner with Senators Sunday night after monument tours inVegas.

On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 1:52 PM, Downey Magallanes <[email protected]> wrote:


On Jul 20, 2017, at 1:46 PM, Boulton, Caroline <[email protected]> wrote:

Update: Heather did want press on Monday. I blanked. I told BLM that3:00pm would work better for the tribal meeting, which allows us to dopress earlier in the day. Where would you recommend and Heather, wherewould you prefer?


I don't think we need this much downtime actually in between meetingsunless you really think it's necessary. Based on your drive times, I thinkwe could do:



Do we need time to meet with the Senators separately? We could do thatnow with this schedule. I booked him on a late departing flight so wecould fit in an additional meeting for sure. Right now we need to be at theairport in Las Vegas at.......9:30PM. At this point, we wouldn't make anon-redeye flight so we might as well add something if there's anythingelse we could/should do in the area.


What do you think?




Contacts:



Tim Williams


-- Caroline Boulton

Department of the Interior Scheduling & [email protected] l [email protected]




From: Chambers, MicahTo: Downey MagallanesCc: Boulton, Caroline; Williams, Timothy; Heather SwiftSubject: Re: Nevada Travel-RountablesDate: Thursday, July 20, 2017 1:58:50 PM

Sorry, should explain further. They have to participate Sunday if they're going to because theyhave to fly back Monday morning. Congressmen should be in town Monday still.

On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 1:55 PM, Chambers, Micah <[email protected]> wrote:We are going to try and offer dinner with Senators Sunday night after monument tours inVegas.

On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 1:52 PM, Downey Magallanes <[email protected]>wrote:



Update: Heather did want press on Monday. I blanked. I told BLM that3:00pm would work better for the tribal meeting, which allows us to do pressearlier in the day. Where would you recommend and Heather, where wouldyou prefer?


I don't think we need this much downtime actually in between meetingsunless you really think it's necessary. Based on your drive times, I think wecould do:



Do we need time to meet with the Senators separately? We could do thatnow with this schedule. I booked him on a late departing flight so we couldfit in an additional meeting for sure. Right now we need to be at the airportin Las Vegas at.......9:30PM. At this point, we wouldn't make a non-redeyeflight so we might as well add something if there's anything else wecould/should do in the area.


What do you think?




Contacts:


Can I start scheduling these meetings? Including Downey for the sharingof contacts on the ground.

Tim Williams




From: Boulton, CarolineTo: Downey MagallanesCc: Williams, Timothy; Heather Swift; Micah ChambersSubject: Re: Nevada Travel-RountablesDate: Thursday, July 20, 2017 1:56:38 PM

Senators unable to join Monday since recess was postponed. Going to ask re: dinner Sunday.

Heather, you want it after the meeting with the tribe? We're doing that meeting at the tribe'sbuilding on their land so we'd need to find somewhere to host it or ask them if they'd bewilling to allow it. I figured earlier before that might be easier at one of the locations Tim issecuring, but let me know. BLM is coordinating that meeting.




Update: Heather did want press on Monday. I blanked. I told BLM that 3:00pmwould work better for the tribal meeting, which allows us to do press earlier inthe day. Where would you recommend and Heather, where would you prefer?





Do we need time to meet with the Senators separately? We could do that nowwith this schedule. I booked him on a late departing flight so we could fit inan additional meeting for sure. Right now we need to be at the airport in LasVegas at.......9:30PM. At this point, we wouldn't make a non-redeye flight sowe might as well add something if there's anything else we could/should do inthe area.


What do you think?




Contacts:


Can I start scheduling these meetings? Including Downey for the sharing ofcontacts on the ground.

Tim Williams




From: Chambers, MicahTo: Downey MagallanesCc: Boulton, Caroline; Williams, Timothy; Heather SwiftSubject: Re: Nevada Travel-RountablesDate: Thursday, July 20, 2017 1:56:24 PM

We are going to try and offer dinner with Senators Sunday night after monument tours inVegas.




Update: Heather did want press on Monday. I blanked. I told BLM that 3:00pmwould work better for the tribal meeting, which allows us to do press earlier inthe day. Where would you recommend and Heather, where would you prefer?





Do we need time to meet with the Senators separately? We could do that nowwith this schedule. I booked him on a late departing flight so we could fit inan additional meeting for sure. Right now we need to be at the airport in LasVegas at.......9:30PM. At this point, we wouldn't make a non-redeye flight sowe might as well add something if there's anything else we could/should do inthe area.


What do you think?




Contacts:



Tim Williams




-- Micah Chambers

Acting Director Office of Congressional & Legislative AffairsOffice of the Secretary of the Interior

From: Downey MagallanesTo: Boulton, CarolineCc: Williams, Timothy; Heather Swift; Micah ChambersSubject: Re: Nevada Travel-RountablesDate: Thursday, July 20, 2017 1:52:28 PM

Including Micah. I think we need to ask the senators what they want. The Secretary is willingto accommodate.


Update: Heather did want press on Monday. I blanked. I told BLM that 3:00pmwould work better for the tribal meeting, which allows us to do press earlier in theday. Where would you recommend and Heather, where would you prefer?


I don't think we need this much downtime actually in between meetings unlessyou really think it's necessary. Based on your drive times, I think we could do:



Do we need time to meet with the Senators separately? We could do that nowwith this schedule. I booked him on a late departing flight so we could fit in anadditional meeting for sure. Right now we need to be at the airport in Las Vegasat.......9:30PM. At this point, we wouldn't make a non-redeye flight so we mightas well add something if there's anything else we could/should do in the area.


What do you think?




Contacts:



Tim Williams




From: Swift, HeatherTo: Boulton, CarolineCc: Williams, Timothy; Downey MagallanesSubject: Re: Nevada Travel-RountablesDate: Thursday, July 20, 2017 1:52:23 PM

I think before his drive to LV is fine. It should just be done by 4:40 so that reportershave time to package their stories and send them to the stations for 5PM newscasts


On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 1:45 PM, Boulton, Caroline <[email protected]> wrote:Update: Heather did want press on Monday. I blanked. I told BLM that 3:00pm would workbetter for the tribal meeting, which allows us to do press earlier in the day. Where would yourecommend and Heather, where would you prefer?

On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 12:25 PM, Boulton, Caroline <[email protected]>wrote:

I don't think we need this much downtime actually in between meetings unless you reallythink it's necessary. Based on your drive times, I think we could do:



Do we need time to meet with the Senators separately? We could do that now with thisschedule. I booked him on a late departing flight so we could fit in an additional meetingfor sure. Right now we need to be at the airport in Las Vegas at.......9:30PM. At this point,we wouldn't make a non-redeye flight so we might as well add something if there'sanything else we could/should do in the area.

On Sat, Jul 15, 2017 at 10:39 AM, Williams, Timothy <[email protected]>wrote:

What do you think?


11:05 Travel to Overton (:43)

12:00 Arrive in Overton, NV12:30 Roundtable with Local County, City and State Officials1:30 Leave for (Moapa Band of Paiutes)


Contacts:


Can I start scheduling these meetings? Including Downey for the sharing of contacts onthe ground.

Tim Williams




From: Swift, HeatherTo: Williams, TimothyCc: Boulton, Caroline; Chambers, Micah; Downey MagallanesSubject: Re: Nevada Travel-RountablesDate: Friday, July 21, 2017 9:10:39 AM

*and then she said.... But it's a dry heat!


On Fri, Jul 21, 2017 at 8:22 AM, Williams, Timothy <[email protected]> wrote:I would like to point out that the temperatures are over 100 degrees outside and not verypleasant. Do you still want me to find a place?

Tim

On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 2:17 PM, Boulton, Caroline <[email protected]> wrote:Post-lunch works great. Tim, can you help us find a place for one? We're looking ideallyfor a ranch or an outdoor spot with a good backdrop that's on private land.


Senators can't do Monday and I was told all day Sunday is a tour that we couldn'tcoordinate with codel offices.

On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 2:12 PM, Swift, Heather <[email protected]> wrote:Gotcha - how about after lunch? I don't think we need senators in the pressavail with him. Nothing gained.




On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 1:55 PM, Chambers, Micah<[email protected]> wrote:

We are going to try and offer dinner with Senators Sunday night after monumenttours in Vegas.


Including Micah. I think we need to ask the senators what they want. TheSecretary is willing to accommodate.

On Jul 20, 2017, at 1:46 PM, Boulton, Caroline<[email protected]> wrote:

Update: Heather did want press on Monday. I blanked. I told BLMthat 3:00pm would work better for the tribal meeting, which allowsus to do press earlier in the day. Where would you recommend andHeather, where would you prefer?


I don't think we need this much downtime actually in betweenmeetings unless you really think it's necessary. Based on yourdrive times, I think we could do:



Do we need time to meet with the Senators separately? We coulddo that now with this schedule. I booked him on a late departingflight so we could fit in an additional meeting for sure. Right nowwe need to be at the airport in Las Vegas at.......9:30PM. At thispoint, we wouldn't make a non-redeye flight so we might as welladd something if there's anything else we could/should do in thearea.


What do you think?


11:05 Travel to Overton (:43)

12:00 Arrive in Overton, NV12:30 Roundtable with Local County, City and State Officials1:30 Leave for (Moapa Band of Paiutes)


Contacts:


Can I start scheduling these meetings? Including Downey forthe sharing of contacts on the ground.

Tim Williams




-- Micah ChambersActing Director

Office of Congressional & Legislative AffairsOffice of the Secretary of the Interior





From: Funes, JasonTo: Vincent DevitoCc: Laura Rigas; Nachmany, Eli; Heather Swift; Newell, RussellSubject: Re: FINAL COPY: Remarks for the morningDate: Thursday, July 27, 2017 12:38:46 PM

I also took several pictures at the event and sent them to Eli. I've been promised theprofessional photographer's pictures but not sure when I will receive them.

On Thu, Jul 27, 2017 at 12:31 PM, Vincent Devito <[email protected]> wrote:Good timing-Was just about to email! Pretty good. One pesky climate question. A few onmurkowski. I mentioned a potential press release from us on a small but important WVadvance to - no details tho. Adding Jason who was there. Thanks for the write up!

On Jul 27, 2017, at 12:23 PM, Laura Rigas <[email protected]> wrote:

How did it go?

Laura Keehner RigasCommunications DirectorU.S. Department of the Interior(202) 897-7022 cell @Interior

On Jul 26, 2017, at 8:26 PM, Vincent Devito <[email protected]>wrote:

Got it. Thanks!

On Jul 26, 2017, at 10:22 PM, Nachmany, Eli<[email protected]> wrote:

Vincent,

Below and attached, please find remarks for tomorrow.Thank you for taking the time to discuss these withme, and please let me know if I can ever be of helpwith a speech in the future!

Sincerely,Eli NachmanyWriter, U.S. Department of the InteriorOffice of Communications

..................

Good morning, it’s great to be with you all. My

name is Vincent DeVito, and I am the Counselorto Secretary Ryan Zinke of the Department ofthe Interior for Energy Policy. Today’s session isentitled “Energy Supply Policies in the NewAdministration,” and I want to begin by givingyou all an idea of how important this issue is toour President, Donald Trump.

Going into the administration, my position wasestablished by Secretarial Order, with the statedobjective of advancing the President’s goal ofAmerican energy dominance. President Trumpand Secretary Zinke are on a mission toresponsibly unlock America’s vast energypotential, and we at Interior have been makingthis happen day-by-day.

For too long, America has backed away frombeing proud of its powerful energy sector.Instead, our leaders retreated into a fortress ofregulation, held together by mountains of redtape, and took a great deal of our Americanenergy resources offline. No more. The Trumpadministration is dismantling this regulatorystate brick-by-bureaucratic-brick, helping ourcoal miners, oil drillers, and other energyproducers get back to work.

Other nations like Mexico, Canada, and Chinaaren’t afraid of touting their energy sector. Farfrom it. These countries understand the benefitsof producing energy at home, rather than havingto go abroad to import it. An America-firstenergy policy means less reliance on foreign oil,from foreign countries who don’t always haveour best interests in mind. As Secretary Zinkesaid recently, “I do not want to send our childreninto battle for a resource we have here.”

American energy dominance and independenceis important for three big reasons. The first, as Ijust mentioned, is national security. We’re in abetter position when we don’t have to depend ona foreign country to heat our homes and powerour cars. I don’t know about you, but I’m tired ofbeing dependent on oil produced somewhereelse, sold to us by someone else. It’s inAmerica’s best interest to ramp up our ownproduction here at home.

The second reason is the environment.Conservationists have no better friend in thisadministration than Secretary Zinke, an admirerof Teddy Roosevelt and a strong proponent ofpublic lands being neither for sale nor fortransfer. Energy produced here under reasonableregulation is better for the environment thanenergy produced overseas under little to noregulation. When we oversee the productionprocess in America, safety measures are takenand energy is cleaner. We are leaders in thisregard.

Finally, the third reason is the most obvious:jobs and wealth. President Trump understandsthat people in many parts of this country arehurting financially. Consider that from Januaryto June of 2016, under President Obama, we didjust $11.5 million in onshore oil and gas.Contrast that with January to June of 2017,under President Trump, with $146 million.That’s more than a 12-time increase.

The Interior Department was the second-largestproducer of federal revenues, trailing only theInternal Revenue Service. In recent years,

because of a revenue decline, it has becomethird. In 2008, Interior did more than $18 billionin offshore energy revenue. In 2016, after eightyears of President Obama’s beatdown of theAmerican energy industry, we took in only $2.6billion.

Instead of growing our energy revenues andbouncing back from recession, we stagnated.These revenues could help maintain our NationalParks and support a host of conservationinitiatives from the Department, including theprotection of endangered wildlife species. Wereceive a great deal of revenue from leasing outour land for a variety of uses.

Against the backdrop of how much attention thePresident is paying to the issue of increasingenergy supply, I’d argue it’s without questionthis has been among the most transformativefirst six months of any Presidentialadministration in our nation’s history.

For example, Secretary Zinke has ordered areview of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge,or ANWR, lands to promote development whileprotecting surface resources. The untappedenergy potential of ANWR is significant, but it’sthe Trump Administration that finally stepped upto the plate to facilitate production. We willdevelop a responsible plan for responsibledevelopment, because that’s what this Presidentwas elected to do.

We’re putting responsible development intoaction. To ignite the tremendous growth inenergy revenue, we’ve focused on priordesignated land and enhancing production there.

It’s a myth that energy development means alarger environmental footprint. Rather, thisadministration understands the value of a trulymultiple-use policy on the land we’ve alreadydesignated for development.

Just this month, our Department announced it isoffering 76 million acres in the Gulf of Mexicofor oil and gas exploration and development. It’stime to realize the energy capability our differentlands and regions offer us. Thanks to theleadership of President Trump and SecretaryZinke, it will be American petroleum poweringAmerican jets, made by American workers.

The Gulf of Mexico leases are just one part ofthe ambitious five-year plan that the Secretaryhas put together to achieve our America-firstenergy agenda. As the Secretary likes to note,under the previous administration, 94-percent ofthe Outer Continental Shelf wasn’t able to betouched by energy producers, despite the desireof many stakeholders to have access, fromindustry to Native Alaskans. Interior’s first steptoward opening up the land for crucialdevelopment is an ongoing public commentperiod, where people can weigh in on whatthey’d like to see.

I understand that an administration has theauthority to govern, and to create all kinds ofregulations, but that doesn’t mean it has to.Decent regulation, grounded in thoroughanalysis and strong science, is one thing, but anadministrative state run wild with unnecessaryand onerous regulation is a completely differententity.

The latter is what we have, and that's what wehave started to fix. Everything from takingaction on the Venting and Flaring Rule toreducing the semi-annual regulatory agenda byover 50-percent has been part of our strategy toreignite the American energy sector.

As part of our five-year plan, we are looking ateverything, including the expansive resources onthe Atlantic coast, in the Arctic, up the NorthSlope, and across Alaska. It’s a common senseway of approaching the energy revival we seekto spark, so that decisions are made in the fieldwith local input, not by those in Washington.

In addition to the Gulf of Mexico leases, we alsoput up 1.1 million acres in the Cook Inlet up forlease, and we found a deal. Our successful salehere illustrates industry confidence and is agenuine source of optimism in PresidentTrump’s administration. I applaud the Presidentfor his desire to renew the partnership betweenthe federal government and the energy industry,ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes with theInterior Department on the front lines.

The energy produced in Cook Inlet has been amajor boost to the Alaskan economy for manyyears; keeping it open for business is theresponsible thing to do. It’s estimated that oiland gas supports over 100,000 jobs in Alaska,making up about one-third of the state’semployment.

The war on American energy is over. SecretaryZinke shares the President’s goal of Americabeing an energy exporter, and the steps we are

taking at Interior are allowing Americanbusinesses to responsibly increase the energysupply, meet our demands here at home, and getour citizens back to work. When we have the oil,and the gas, and the coal, instead of having tobuy it from others, we can add investments inalternative energy, and we are better off overall.

You see, over the years, as federal leases wentdown, private leases went up. The problem isn’tthat there is less demand for energy, orthat energy producers aren’t interested in doingthe deals. The federal government just hasn’tbeen a good business partner.

Our objective is to see how we can do better inthis aspect, for states, for industry, and fortribes.

The Trump Administration understands that ourlands offer vast energy developmentopportunities and that responsible energydevelopment strengthens all aspects of ourenergy economy. These collective actions arejust the beginning of an era of putting “Made inAmerica” at the forefront of our policy goals,which has us well on our way toward energydominance. America is open for business. This iswhat change looks like.

I thank you for your time this morning.

<0727 DeVito Remarks.docx>

--

Jason FunesSpecial AssistantIntergovernmental and External AffairsOffice of the SecretaryDepartment of the InteriorOffice: (202) 208-5541

From: Vincent DevitoTo: Laura RigasCc: Nachmany, Eli; Heather Swift; Newell, Russell; jason [email protected]: Re: FINAL COPY: Remarks for the morningDate: Thursday, July 27, 2017 12:31:49 PM

Good timing-Was just about to email! Pretty good. One pesky climate question. A few onmurkowski. I mentioned a potential press release from us on a small but important WVadvance to - no details tho. Adding Jason who was there. Thanks for the write up!


How did it go?



Got it. Thanks!


Vincent,

Below and attached, please find remarks for tomorrow.Thank you for taking the time to discuss these with me,and please let me know if I can ever be of help with aspeech in the future!


..................

Good morning, it’s great to be with you all. Myname is Vincent DeVito, and I am the Counselorto Secretary Ryan Zinke of the Department of theInterior for Energy Policy. Today’s session is

entitled “Energy Supply Policies in the NewAdministration,” and I want to begin by givingyou all an idea of how important this issue is toour President, Donald Trump.

Going into the administration, my position wasestablished by Secretarial Order, with the statedobjective of advancing the President’s goal ofAmerican energy dominance. President Trump andSecretary Zinke are on a mission to responsiblyunlock America’s vast energy potential, and we atInterior have been making this happen day-by-day.

For too long, America has backed away frombeing proud of its powerful energy sector. Instead,our leaders retreated into a fortress of regulation,held together by mountains of red tape, and took agreat deal of our American energy resourcesoffline. No more. The Trump administration isdismantling this regulatory state brick-by-bureaucratic-brick, helping our coal miners, oildrillers, and other energy producers get back towork.

Other nations like Mexico, Canada, and Chinaaren’t afraid of touting their energy sector. Farfrom it. These countries understand the benefits ofproducing energy at home, rather than having togo abroad to import it. An America-first energypolicy means less reliance on foreign oil, fromforeign countries who don’t always have our bestinterests in mind. As Secretary Zinke saidrecently, “I do not want to send our children intobattle for a resource we have here.”

American energy dominance and independence isimportant for three big reasons. The first, as I justmentioned, is national security. We’re in a better

position when we don’t have to depend on aforeign country to heat our homes and power ourcars. I don’t know about you, but I’m tired ofbeing dependent on oil produced somewhere else,sold to us by someone else. It’s in America’s bestinterest to ramp up our own production here athome.

The second reason is the environment.Conservationists have no better friend in thisadministration than Secretary Zinke, an admirer ofTeddy Roosevelt and a strong proponent of publiclands being neither for sale nor for transfer.Energy produced here under reasonable regulationis better for the environment than energy producedoverseas under little to no regulation. When weoversee the production process in America, safetymeasures are taken and energy is cleaner. We areleaders in this regard.

Finally, the third reason is the most obvious: jobsand wealth. President Trump understands thatpeople in many parts of this country are hurtingfinancially. Consider that from January to June of2016, under President Obama, we did just $11.5million in onshore oil and gas. Contrast that withJanuary to June of 2017, under President Trump,with $146 million. That’s more than a 12-timeincrease.

The Interior Department was the second-largestproducer of federal revenues, trailing only theInternal Revenue Service. In recent years, becauseof a revenue decline, it has become third. In 2008,Interior did more than $18 billion in offshoreenergy revenue. In 2016, after eight years ofPresident Obama’s beatdown of the Americanenergy industry, we took in only $2.6 billion.

Instead of growing our energy revenues andbouncing back from recession, we stagnated.These revenues could help maintain our NationalParks and support a host of conservation initiativesfrom the Department, including the protection ofendangered wildlife species. We receive a greatdeal of revenue from leasing out our land for avariety of uses.

Against the backdrop of how much attention thePresident is paying to the issue of increasingenergy supply, I’d argue it’s without question thishas been among the most transformative first sixmonths of any Presidential administration in ournation’s history.

For example, Secretary Zinke has ordered a reviewof the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, or ANWR,lands to promote development while protectingsurface resources. The untapped energy potentialof ANWR is significant, but it’s the TrumpAdministration that finally stepped up to the plateto facilitate production. We will develop aresponsible plan for responsible development,because that’s what this President was elected todo.

We’re putting responsible development intoaction. To ignite the tremendous growth in energyrevenue, we’ve focused on prior designated landand enhancing production there. It’s a myth thatenergy development means a larger environmentalfootprint. Rather, this administration understandsthe value of a truly multiple-use policy on the landwe’ve already designated for development.

Just this month, our Department announced it isoffering 76 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico foroil and gas exploration and development. It’s timeto realize the energy capability our different landsand regions offer us. Thanks to the leadership ofPresident Trump and Secretary Zinke, it will beAmerican petroleum powering American jets,made by American workers.

The Gulf of Mexico leases are just one part of theambitious five-year plan that the Secretary has puttogether to achieve our America-first energyagenda. As the Secretary likes to note, under theprevious administration, 94-percent of the OuterContinental Shelf wasn’t able to be touched byenergy producers, despite the desire of manystakeholders to have access, from industry toNative Alaskans. Interior’s first step towardopening up the land for crucial development is anongoing public comment period, where people canweigh in on what they’d like to see.

I understand that an administration has theauthority to govern, and to create all kinds ofregulations, but that doesn’t mean it has to. Decentregulation, grounded in thorough analysis andstrong science, is one thing, but an administrativestate run wild with unnecessary and onerousregulation is a completely different entity.

The latter is what we have, and that's what wehave started to fix. Everything from taking actionon the Venting and Flaring Rule to reducing thesemi-annual regulatory agenda by over 50-percenthas been part of our strategy to reignite theAmerican energy sector.

As part of our five-year plan, we are looking at

everything, including the expansive resources onthe Atlantic coast, in the Arctic, up the NorthSlope, and across Alaska. It’s a common senseway of approaching the energy revival we seek tospark, so that decisions are made in the field withlocal input, not by those in Washington.

In addition to the Gulf of Mexico leases, we alsoput up 1.1 million acres in the Cook Inlet up forlease, and we found a deal. Our successful salehere illustrates industry confidence and is agenuine source of optimism in President Trump’sadministration. I applaud the President for hisdesire to renew the partnership between the federalgovernment and the energy industry, ensuringmutually beneficial outcomes with the InteriorDepartment on the front lines.

The energy produced in Cook Inlet has been amajor boost to the Alaskan economy for manyyears; keeping it open for business is theresponsible thing to do. It’s estimated that oil andgas supports over 100,000 jobs in Alaska, makingup about one-third of the state’s employment.

The war on American energy is over. SecretaryZinke shares the President’s goal of Americabeing an energy exporter, and the steps we aretaking at Interior are allowing Americanbusinesses to responsibly increase the energysupply, meet our demands here at home, and getour citizens back to work. When we have the oil,and the gas, and the coal, instead of having to buyit from others, we can add investments inalternative energy, and we are better off overall.

You see, over the years, as federal leases went

down, private leases went up. The problem isn’tthat there is less demand for energy, or that energyproducers aren’t interested in doing the deals. Thefederal government just hasn’t been a goodbusiness partner.

Our objective is to see how we can do better inthis aspect, for states, for industry, and for tribes.

The Trump Administration understands that ourlands offer vast energy development opportunitiesand that responsible energy developmentstrengthens all aspects of our energy economy.These collective actions are just the beginning ofan era of putting “Made in America” at theforefront of our policy goals, which has us well onour way toward energy dominance. America isopen for business. This is what change looks like.



From: Laura RigasTo: Vincent DevitoCc: Nachmany, Eli; Heather Swift; Newell, RussellSubject: Re: FINAL COPY: Remarks for the morningDate: Thursday, July 27, 2017 12:23:51 PM

How did it go?


On Jul 26, 2017, at 8:26 PM, Vincent Devito <[email protected]> wrote:

Got it. Thanks!

On Jul 26, 2017, at 10:22 PM, Nachmany, Eli <[email protected]>wrote:

Vincent,

Below and attached, please find remarks for tomorrow. Thank youfor taking the time to discuss these with me, and please let me knowif I can ever be of help with a speech in the future!


..................

Good morning, it’s great to be with you all. My name isVincent DeVito, and I am the Counselor to Secretary RyanZinke of the Department of the Interior for Energy Policy.Today’s session is entitled “Energy Supply Policies in theNew Administration,” and I want to begin by giving you allan idea of how important this issue is to our President,Donald Trump.

Going into the administration, my position was established bySecretarial Order, with the stated objective of advancing thePresident’s goal of American energy dominance. President

Trump and Secretary Zinke are on a mission to responsiblyunlock America’s vast energy potential, and we at Interiorhave been making this happen day-by-day.

For too long, America has backed away from being proud ofits powerful energy sector. Instead, our leaders retreated intoa fortress of regulation, held together by mountains of redtape, and took a great deal of our American energy resourcesoffline. No more. The Trump administration is dismantlingthis regulatory state brick-by-bureaucratic-brick, helping ourcoal miners, oil drillers, and other energy producers get backto work.

Other nations like Mexico, Canada, and China aren’t afraid oftouting their energy sector. Far from it. These countriesunderstand the benefits of producing energy at home, ratherthan having to go abroad to import it. An America-firstenergy policy means less reliance on foreign oil, from foreigncountries who don’t always have our best interests in mind.As Secretary Zinke said recently, “I do not want to send ourchildren into battle for a resource we have here.”

American energy dominance and independence is importantfor three big reasons. The first, as I just mentioned, is nationalsecurity. We’re in a better position when we don’t have todepend on a foreign country to heat our homes and power ourcars. I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of beingdependent on oil produced somewhere else, sold to us bysomeone else. It’s in America’s best interest to ramp up ourown production here at home.

The second reason is the environment. Conservationists haveno better friend in this administration than Secretary Zinke,an admirer of Teddy Roosevelt and a strong proponent ofpublic lands being neither for sale nor for transfer. Energyproduced here under reasonable regulation is better for theenvironment than energy produced overseas under little to noregulation. When we oversee the production process in

America, safety measures are taken and energy is cleaner. Weare leaders in this regard.

Finally, the third reason is the most obvious: jobs and wealth.President Trump understands that people in many parts of thiscountry are hurting financially. Consider that from January toJune of 2016, under President Obama, we did just $11.5million in onshore oil and gas. Contrast that with January toJune of 2017, under President Trump, with $146 million.That’s more than a 12-time increase.

The Interior Department was the second-largest producer offederal revenues, trailing only the Internal Revenue Service.In recent years, because of a revenue decline, it has becomethird. In 2008, Interior did more than $18 billion in offshoreenergy revenue. In 2016, after eight years of PresidentObama’s beatdown of the American energy industry, we tookin only $2.6 billion.

Instead of growing our energy revenues and bouncing backfrom recession, we stagnated. These revenues could helpmaintain our National Parks and support a host ofconservation initiatives from the Department, including theprotection of endangered wildlife species. We receive a greatdeal of revenue from leasing out our land for a variety ofuses.

Against the backdrop of how much attention the President ispaying to the issue of increasing energy supply, I’d argue it’swithout question this has been among the most transformativefirst six months of any Presidential administration in ournation’s history.

For example, Secretary Zinke has ordered a review of theArctic National Wildlife Refuge, or ANWR, lands to promotedevelopment while protecting surface resources. The

untapped energy potential of ANWR is significant, but it’sthe Trump Administration that finally stepped up to the plateto facilitate production. We will develop a responsible planfor responsible development, because that’s what thisPresident was elected to do.

We’re putting responsible development into action. To ignitethe tremendous growth in energy revenue, we’ve focused onprior designated land and enhancing production there. It’s amyth that energy development means a larger environmentalfootprint. Rather, this administration understands the value ofa truly multiple-use policy on the land we’ve alreadydesignated for development.

Just this month, our Department announced it is offering 76million acres in the Gulf of Mexico for oil and gasexploration and development. It’s time to realize the energycapability our different lands and regions offer us. Thanks tothe leadership of President Trump and Secretary Zinke, it willbe American petroleum powering American jets, made byAmerican workers.

The Gulf of Mexico leases are just one part of the ambitiousfive-year plan that the Secretary has put together to achieveour America-first energy agenda. As the Secretary likes tonote, under the previous administration, 94-percent of theOuter Continental Shelf wasn’t able to be touched by energyproducers, despite the desire of many stakeholders to haveaccess, from industry to Native Alaskans. Interior’s first steptoward opening up the land for crucial development is anongoing public comment period, where people can weigh inon what they’d like to see.

I understand that an administration has the authority togovern, and to create all kinds of regulations, but that doesn’tmean it has to. Decent regulation, grounded in thoroughanalysis and strong science, is one thing, but anadministrative state run wild with unnecessary and onerous

regulation is a completely different entity.

The latter is what we have, and that's what we have started tofix. Everything from taking action on the Venting and FlaringRule to reducing the semi-annual regulatory agenda by over50-percent has been part of our strategy to reignite theAmerican energy sector.

As part of our five-year plan, we are looking at everything,including the expansive resources on the Atlantic coast, in theArctic, up the North Slope, and across Alaska. It’s a commonsense way of approaching the energy revival we seek tospark, so that decisions are made in the field with local input,not by those in Washington.

In addition to the Gulf of Mexico leases, we also put up 1.1million acres in the Cook Inlet up for lease, and we found adeal. Our successful sale here illustrates industry confidenceand is a genuine source of optimism in President Trump’sadministration. I applaud the President for his desire to renewthe partnership between the federal government and theenergy industry, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes withthe Interior Department on the front lines.

The energy produced in Cook Inlet has been a major boost tothe Alaskan economy for many years; keeping it open forbusiness is the responsible thing to do. It’s estimated that oiland gas supports over 100,000 jobs in Alaska, making upabout one-third of the state’s employment.

The war on American energy is over. Secretary Zinke sharesthe President’s goal of America being an energy exporter, andthe steps we are taking at Interior are allowing Americanbusinesses to responsibly increase the energy supply, meetour demands here at home, and get our citizens back to work.When we have the oil, and the gas, and the coal, instead of

having to buy it from others, we can add investments inalternative energy, and we are better off overall.

You see, over the years, as federal leases went down, privateleases went up. The problem isn’t that there is less demandfor energy, or that energy producers aren’t interested in doingthe deals. The federal government just hasn’t been a goodbusiness partner.

Our objective is to see how we can do better in this aspect, forstates, for industry, and for tribes.

The Trump Administration understands that our lands offervast energy development opportunities and that responsibleenergy development strengthens all aspects of our energyeconomy. These collective actions are just the beginning ofan era of putting “Made in America” at the forefront of ourpolicy goals, which has us well on our way toward energydominance. America is open for business. This is whatchange looks like.



From: Vincent DevitoTo: Nachmany, EliCc: Laura Rigas; Heather Swift; Newell, RussellSubject: Re: FINAL COPY: Remarks for the morningDate: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 10:27:03 PM

Got it. Thanks!

On Jul 26, 2017, at 10:22 PM, Nachmany, Eli <[email protected]> wrote:

Vincent,

Below and attached, please find remarks for tomorrow. Thank you for taking thetime to discuss these with me, and please let me know if I can ever be of help witha speech in the future!


..................

Good morning, it’s great to be with you all. My name is Vincent DeVito,and I am the Counselor to Secretary Ryan Zinke of the Department ofthe Interior for Energy Policy. Today’s session is entitled “EnergySupply Policies in the New Administration,” and I want to begin bygiving you all an idea of how important this issue is to our President,Donald Trump.

Going into the administration, my position was established by SecretarialOrder, with the stated objective of advancing the President’s goal ofAmerican energy dominance. President Trump and Secretary Zinke areon a mission to responsibly unlock America’s vast energy potential, andwe at Interior have been making this happen day-by-day.

For too long, America has backed away from being proud of its powerfulenergy sector. Instead, our leaders retreated into a fortress of regulation,held together by mountains of red tape, and took a great deal of ourAmerican energy resources offline. No more. The Trump administrationis dismantling this regulatory state brick-by-bureaucratic-brick, helpingour coal miners, oil drillers, and other energy producers get back to

work.

Other nations like Mexico, Canada, and China aren’t afraid of toutingtheir energy sector. Far from it. These countries understand the benefitsof producing energy at home, rather than having to go abroad to importit. An America-first energy policy means less reliance on foreign oil,from foreign countries who don’t always have our best interests in mind.As Secretary Zinke said recently, “I do not want to send our children intobattle for a resource we have here.”

American energy dominance and independence is important for three bigreasons. The first, as I just mentioned, is national security. We’re in abetter position when we don’t have to depend on a foreign country toheat our homes and power our cars. I don’t know about you, but I’mtired of being dependent on oil produced somewhere else, sold to us bysomeone else. It’s in America’s best interest to ramp up our ownproduction here at home.

The second reason is the environment. Conservationists have no betterfriend in this administration than Secretary Zinke, an admirer of TeddyRoosevelt and a strong proponent of public lands being neither for salenor for transfer. Energy produced here under reasonable regulation isbetter for the environment than energy produced overseas under little tono regulation. When we oversee the production process in America,safety measures are taken and energy is cleaner. We are leaders in thisregard.

Finally, the third reason is the most obvious: jobs and wealth. PresidentTrump understands that people in many parts of this country are hurtingfinancially. Consider that from January to June of 2016, under PresidentObama, we did just $11.5 million in onshore oil and gas. Contrast thatwith January to June of 2017, under President Trump, with $146 million.That’s more than a 12-time increase.

The Interior Department was the second-largest producer of federalrevenues, trailing only the Internal Revenue Service. In recent years,

because of a revenue decline, it has become third. In 2008, Interior didmore than $18 billion in offshore energy revenue. In 2016, after eightyears of President Obama’s beatdown of the American energy industry,we took in only $2.6 billion.

Instead of growing our energy revenues and bouncing back fromrecession, we stagnated. These revenues could help maintain ourNational Parks and support a host of conservation initiatives from theDepartment, including the protection of endangered wildlife species. Wereceive a great deal of revenue from leasing out our land for a variety ofuses.

Against the backdrop of how much attention the President is paying tothe issue of increasing energy supply, I’d argue it’s without question thishas been among the most transformative first six months of anyPresidential administration in our nation’s history.

For example, Secretary Zinke has ordered a review of the ArcticNational Wildlife Refuge, or ANWR, lands to promote developmentwhile protecting surface resources. The untapped energy potential ofANWR is significant, but it’s the Trump Administration that finallystepped up to the plate to facilitate production. We will develop aresponsible plan for responsible development, because that’s what thisPresident was elected to do.

We’re putting responsible development into action. To ignite thetremendous growth in energy revenue, we’ve focused on priordesignated land and enhancing production there. It’s a myth that energydevelopment means a larger environmental footprint. Rather, thisadministration understands the value of a truly multiple-use policy on theland we’ve already designated for development.

Just this month, our Department announced it is offering 76 million acresin the Gulf of Mexico for oil and gas exploration and development. It’stime to realize the energy capability our different lands and regions offerus. Thanks to the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Zinke, it

will be American petroleum powering American jets, made by Americanworkers.

The Gulf of Mexico leases are just one part of the ambitious five-yearplan that the Secretary has put together to achieve our America-firstenergy agenda. As the Secretary likes to note, under the previousadministration, 94-percent of the Outer Continental Shelf wasn’t able tobe touched by energy producers, despite the desire of many stakeholdersto have access, from industry to Native Alaskans. Interior’s first steptoward opening up the land for crucial development is an ongoing publiccomment period, where people can weigh in on what they’d like to see.

I understand that an administration has the authority to govern, and tocreate all kinds of regulations, but that doesn’t mean it has to. Decentregulation, grounded in thorough analysis and strong science, is onething, but an administrative state run wild with unnecessary and onerousregulation is a completely different entity.

The latter is what we have, and that's what we have started to fix.Everything from taking action on the Venting and Flaring Rule toreducing the semi-annual regulatory agenda by over 50-percent has beenpart of our strategy to reignite the American energy sector.

As part of our five-year plan, we are looking at everything, including theexpansive resources on the Atlantic coast, in the Arctic, up the NorthSlope, and across Alaska. It’s a common sense way of approaching theenergy revival we seek to spark, so that decisions are made in the fieldwith local input, not by those in Washington.

In addition to the Gulf of Mexico leases, we also put up 1.1 million acresin the Cook Inlet up for lease, and we found a deal. Our successful salehere illustrates industry confidence and is a genuine source of optimismin President Trump’s administration. I applaud the President for hisdesire to renew the partnership between the federal government and theenergy industry, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes with the InteriorDepartment on the front lines.

The energy produced in Cook Inlet has been a major boost to theAlaskan economy for many years; keeping it open for business is theresponsible thing to do. It’s estimated that oil and gas supports over100,000 jobs in Alaska, making up about one-third of the state’semployment.

The war on American energy is over. Secretary Zinke shares thePresident’s goal of America being an energy exporter, and the steps weare taking at Interior are allowing American businesses to responsiblyincrease the energy supply, meet our demands here at home, and get ourcitizens back to work. When we have the oil, and the gas, and the coal,instead of having to buy it from others, we can add investments inalternative energy, and we are better off overall.

You see, over the years, as federal leases went down, private leases wentup. The problem isn’t that there is less demand for energy, or that energyproducers aren’t interested in doing the deals. The federal governmentjust hasn’t been a good business partner.

Our objective is to see how we can do better in this aspect, for states, forindustry, and for tribes.

The Trump Administration understands that our lands offer vast energydevelopment opportunities and that responsible energy developmentstrengthens all aspects of our energy economy. These collective actionsare just the beginning of an era of putting “Made in America” at theforefront of our policy goals, which has us well on our way towardenergy dominance. America is open for business. This is what changelooks like.



From: Funes, JasonTo: Vincent DevitoCc: Laura Rigas; Nachmany, Eli; Heather Swift; Newell, RussellSubject: Re: FINAL COPY: Remarks for the morningDate: Thursday, July 27, 2017 12:44:15 PM

BTW Vincent's remarks were excellent and well received!

On Thu, Jul 27, 2017 at 12:31 PM, Vincent Devito <[email protected]> wrote:Good timing-Was just about to email! Pretty good. One pesky climate question. A few onmurkowski. I mentioned a potential press release from us on a small but important WVadvance to - no details tho. Adding Jason who was there. Thanks for the write up!


How did it go?



Got it. Thanks!


Vincent,

Below and attached, please find remarks for tomorrow.Thank you for taking the time to discuss these withme, and please let me know if I can ever be of helpwith a speech in the future!


..................

Good morning, it’s great to be with you all. Myname is Vincent DeVito, and I am the Counselor

to Secretary Ryan Zinke of the Department ofthe Interior for Energy Policy. Today’s session isentitled “Energy Supply Policies in the NewAdministration,” and I want to begin by givingyou all an idea of how important this issue is toour President, Donald Trump.

Going into the administration, my position wasestablished by Secretarial Order, with the statedobjective of advancing the President’s goal ofAmerican energy dominance. President Trumpand Secretary Zinke are on a mission toresponsibly unlock America’s vast energypotential, and we at Interior have been makingthis happen day-by-day.

For too long, America has backed away frombeing proud of its powerful energy sector.Instead, our leaders retreated into a fortress ofregulation, held together by mountains of redtape, and took a great deal of our Americanenergy resources offline. No more. The Trumpadministration is dismantling this regulatorystate brick-by-bureaucratic-brick, helping ourcoal miners, oil drillers, and other energyproducers get back to work.

Other nations like Mexico, Canada, and Chinaaren’t afraid of touting their energy sector. Farfrom it. These countries understand the benefitsof producing energy at home, rather than havingto go abroad to import it. An America-firstenergy policy means less reliance on foreign oil,from foreign countries who don’t always haveour best interests in mind. As Secretary Zinkesaid recently, “I do not want to send our childreninto battle for a resource we have here.”

American energy dominance and independenceis important for three big reasons. The first, as Ijust mentioned, is national security. We’re in abetter position when we don’t have to depend ona foreign country to heat our homes and powerour cars. I don’t know about you, but I’m tired ofbeing dependent on oil produced somewhereelse, sold to us by someone else. It’s inAmerica’s best interest to ramp up our ownproduction here at home.

The second reason is the environment.Conservationists have no better friend in thisadministration than Secretary Zinke, an admirerof Teddy Roosevelt and a strong proponent ofpublic lands being neither for sale nor fortransfer. Energy produced here under reasonableregulation is better for the environment thanenergy produced overseas under little to noregulation. When we oversee the productionprocess in America, safety measures are takenand energy is cleaner. We are leaders in thisregard.

Finally, the third reason is the most obvious:jobs and wealth. President Trump understandsthat people in many parts of this country arehurting financially. Consider that from Januaryto June of 2016, under President Obama, we didjust $11.5 million in onshore oil and gas.Contrast that with January to June of 2017,under President Trump, with $146 million.That’s more than a 12-time increase.

The Interior Department was the second-largestproducer of federal revenues, trailing only theInternal Revenue Service. In recent years,because of a revenue decline, it has becomethird. In 2008, Interior did more than $18 billion

in offshore energy revenue. In 2016, after eightyears of President Obama’s beatdown of theAmerican energy industry, we took in only $2.6billion.

Instead of growing our energy revenues andbouncing back from recession, we stagnated.These revenues could help maintain our NationalParks and support a host of conservationinitiatives from the Department, including theprotection of endangered wildlife species. Wereceive a great deal of revenue from leasing outour land for a variety of uses.

Against the backdrop of how much attention thePresident is paying to the issue of increasingenergy supply, I’d argue it’s without questionthis has been among the most transformativefirst six months of any Presidentialadministration in our nation’s history.

For example, Secretary Zinke has ordered areview of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge,or ANWR, lands to promote development whileprotecting surface resources. The untappedenergy potential of ANWR is significant, but it’sthe Trump Administration that finally stepped upto the plate to facilitate production. We willdevelop a responsible plan for responsibledevelopment, because that’s what this Presidentwas elected to do.

We’re putting responsible development intoaction. To ignite the tremendous growth inenergy revenue, we’ve focused on priordesignated land and enhancing production there.It’s a myth that energy development means alarger environmental footprint. Rather, this

administration understands the value of a trulymultiple-use policy on the land we’ve alreadydesignated for development.

Just this month, our Department announced it isoffering 76 million acres in the Gulf of Mexicofor oil and gas exploration and development. It’stime to realize the energy capability our differentlands and regions offer us. Thanks to theleadership of President Trump and SecretaryZinke, it will be American petroleum poweringAmerican jets, made by American workers.

The Gulf of Mexico leases are just one part ofthe ambitious five-year plan that the Secretaryhas put together to achieve our America-firstenergy agenda. As the Secretary likes to note,under the previous administration, 94-percent ofthe Outer Continental Shelf wasn’t able to betouched by energy producers, despite the desireof many stakeholders to have access, fromindustry to Native Alaskans. Interior’s first steptoward opening up the land for crucialdevelopment is an ongoing public commentperiod, where people can weigh in on whatthey’d like to see.

I understand that an administration has theauthority to govern, and to create all kinds ofregulations, but that doesn’t mean it has to.Decent regulation, grounded in thoroughanalysis and strong science, is one thing, but anadministrative state run wild with unnecessaryand onerous regulation is a completely differententity.

The latter is what we have, and that's what we

have started to fix. Everything from takingaction on the Venting and Flaring Rule toreducing the semi-annual regulatory agenda byover 50-percent has been part of our strategy toreignite the American energy sector.

As part of our five-year plan, we are looking ateverything, including the expansive resources onthe Atlantic coast, in the Arctic, up the NorthSlope, and across Alaska. It’s a common senseway of approaching the energy revival we seekto spark, so that decisions are made in the fieldwith local input, not by those in Washington.

In addition to the Gulf of Mexico leases, we alsoput up 1.1 million acres in the Cook Inlet up forlease, and we found a deal. Our successful salehere illustrates industry confidence and is agenuine source of optimism in PresidentTrump’s administration. I applaud the Presidentfor his desire to renew the partnership betweenthe federal government and the energy industry,ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes with theInterior Department on the front lines.

The energy produced in Cook Inlet has been amajor boost to the Alaskan economy for manyyears; keeping it open for business is theresponsible thing to do. It’s estimated that oiland gas supports over 100,000 jobs in Alaska,making up about one-third of the state’semployment.

The war on American energy is over. SecretaryZinke shares the President’s goal of Americabeing an energy exporter, and the steps we aretaking at Interior are allowing Americanbusinesses to responsibly increase the energy

supply, meet our demands here at home, and getour citizens back to work. When we have the oil,and the gas, and the coal, instead of having tobuy it from others, we can add investments inalternative energy, and we are better off overall.

You see, over the years, as federal leases wentdown, private leases went up. The problem isn’tthat there is less demand for energy, orthat energy producers aren’t interested in doingthe deals. The federal government just hasn’tbeen a good business partner.

Our objective is to see how we can do better inthis aspect, for states, for industry, and fortribes.

The Trump Administration understands that ourlands offer vast energy developmentopportunities and that responsible energydevelopment strengthens all aspects of ourenergy economy. These collective actions arejust the beginning of an era of putting “Made inAmerica” at the forefront of our policy goals,which has us well on our way toward energydominance. America is open for business. This iswhat change looks like.



-- Jason FunesSpecial AssistantIntergovernmental and External Affairs

Office of the SecretaryDepartment of the InteriorOffice: (202) 208-5541

From: Baptiste, ThomasTo: Heather SwiftSubject: Re: Interior Secretary Zinke Announces Nomination of Joe Balash: TESTDate: Thursday, July 20, 2017 1:24:46 PM

Dear Heather Swift:

You got it. Once it is out I will post the release to the website.

Kind Regards,

Thomas BaptisteDOI Cell: 202/897-7015

On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 1:21 PM, Heather Swift <[email protected]> wrote:Please send to PAM Internal and Alaska

Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Mashburn, Lori" <[email protected]>Date: July 20, 2017 at 1:00:40 PM EDTTo: Heather Swift <[email protected]>Subject: Re: Interior Secretary Zinke Announces Nomination of JoeBalash: TEST

This looks great. Thank you for teeing it up.


On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 12:28 PM, Heather Swift <[email protected]>wrote:

Is this good?

Sent from my iPhone


From: "U.S. Department of the Interior"<[email protected]>Date: July 20, 2017 at 12:11:51 PM EDTTo: <[email protected]>,

<[email protected]>, <[email protected]>Subject: Interior Secretary Zinke Announces Nomination ofJoe Balash: TEST

news release

Date: July 20, 2017Contact: [email protected]

Interior Secretary Zinke ApplaudsNomination of Alaska’s Joe Balash as

Assistant Secretary for Land and Mineral

WASHINGTON – President Donald J. Trump announced hisintent to nominate Alaska’s Joe Balash to serve as theDepartment of the Interior’s Assistant Secretary for Land andMinerals Management. A native of North Pole, Alaska, living inWashington D.C., Balash brings more than 19 years ofexperience in land and natural resource management.

Mr. Balash currently serves as the Chief of Staff to Alaska’sSenator Dan Sullivan. He is the former Commissioner of theAlaska Department of Natural Resources, which has managementresponsibility for one of the largest single portfolios of land andwater resources in the world, containing more than 100 millionacres of uplands, 40-60 million acres of submerged lands andtidelands, and more than 500,000 barrels of oil produced daily.

“It’s been a long time since the Department had an AssistantSecretary from Alaska, and the President's nomination of JoeBalash further proves his commitment to Alaska and ruralAmerica as a whole,” said Secretary Zinke. “Joe is no strangerto the Department of the Interior having worked alongside theDepartment on a number of projects in Alaska. He brings anincredible combination of state and federal experience to thetable, and he will be very effective in helping the Departmentwork with Congress to do the work of the American people. Ilook forward to his speedy confirmation in the Senate.”

“I am deeply honored to be able to serve at the Department of theInterior,” said Joe Balash. “As a nation, we are blessed with

tremendous public lands and resources that give our peopleunparalleled opportunities for recreation and job creation forgenerations to come. I look forward to working with SecretaryZinke and his incredible team to seize on those opportunities anddeliver on President Trump's America First Energy Plan."

“While I’m sad to see Joe leave the Senate, his departure is a biggain for Secretary Zinke, the Department of Interior, the UnitedStates and Alaska,” said Senator Sullivan. “His wealth ofknowledge and passion for Alaska – and more broadly federalland issues – cannot be overstated. His advice and counsel onnatural resource matters will be invaluable as Secretary Zinkeand the Trump administration chart a new path toward Americanenergy dominance. Alaska can and should be a critical element ofthis important national objective.”

“Joe Balash is an excellent choice for Assistant Secretary forLands and Minerals Management, and I’m incredibly pleased thatSecretary Zinke has chosen him for this important position,”Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chairman LisaMurkowski said. “From his time in the Alaska Governor’sOffice and as Commissioner of Natural Resources, to his serviceas a Senate Chief of Staff, Joe is uniquely qualified for this role.He has significant experience on energy and resource policy, ademonstrated record of upholding Alaska’s interests as alandowner, and will make sure that America’s interests are wellrepresented at the Interior Department.”

“The work being done by this administration in the areas ofenergy and public lands – including efforts to unleash ournation’s energy potential and reform years of mismanagement byour agencies – is something we value greatly as Alaskans,” saidCongressman Don Young. “Critical to these efforts is theappointment of individuals and staff that understand the real-world impacts and consequences their decisions have on publiclands and resources-oriented states like mine. As theCongressman for the state that was often ground zero for thecountless missteps of the previous Interior Department, Icommend Secretary Zinke for making Alaska a top-priority as heassembles his team. The addition of Joe Balash – someone I’veworked with closely during his service as the Chief of Staff toSenator Dan Sullivan, a former Commissioner of the AlaskaDepartment of Natural Resources and ardent supporter ofresponsible resource development – is an important step to beginsolving the many challenges Alaskans and Americans have facedwhen dealing with the Department of the Interior.”

“Joe Balash’s appointment as Assistant Secretary will be goodfor Alaska and great for our nation. He is smart, honest, fair, andfocused on solving problems and challenges in accordance withlaw while maximizing opportunity for Americans,” said former

Alaska Governor Sean Parnell. “He knows how to work withdiverse groups of people and interests to protect our nation’sinterests in her public lands and environment while maximizingjob creation and opportunity for all Americans. From an Alaskaperspective, it is good to know that our state will have someoneat Interior who understands the complexity of Alaska issues andthe people affected by decision making in Washington. JoeBalash’s selection is, indeed, an extremely solid pick for thePresident and for the people.”

"As a lifelong Alaskan who understands the importance for theresponsible management of our reaources, I can't think of anyonewho would do a better job at the Department of the Interior for allAmericans," said Eddie Grasser, Vice-President, Safari ClubInternational.

“Joe will make an excellent Assistant Secretary for Land andMinerals. He brings to the office a wealth of experience andskills. First of all, he understands the importance of energydevelopment, both on and offshore. Alaska is a great trainingground for the decisions that are important to the rest of theUnited States in overall energy policy,” said Randall Luthi, thePresident of the National Ocean Industries Association. “Hislegislative experience will bode well for the Department with theHill. His experience as Commissioner of the Department ofNatural Resources means that he understands the importance ofcollecting different views and assuring energy development andthe protection of other natural resources. The members of NOIAlook forward to working with him to expand the US energypotential off our shores.”

“We welcome the pick of Mr. Balash as the assistant secretary ofLand and Minerals Management. With his background ascommissioner for natural resources in Alaska, Balash brings adepth of experience to Secretary Zinke and the Department ofInterior,” said Erik Milito, API group director of Upstreamand Industry Operations. “He should be a tremendous asset inhelping to prioritize energy development and further strengthenU.S. energy and national security. We look forward to continuingto work with the Department of Interior on policies that will helpkeep energy affordable, create jobs, and protect ourenvironment.”

As the Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management,Balash will advise and oversee the Bureau of Land Management,Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Bureau of Safety andEnvironmental Enforcement and the Office of Surface MiningReclamation and Enforcement. The Assistant Secretary heads theDepartment of the Interior’s management of all federal lands andwaters, and their associated mineral and non-mineral resources,as well as the appropriate regulation of surface coal mining. The

From: Mashburn, LoriTo: Heather SwiftSubject: Re: Interior Secretary Zinke Announces Nomination of Joe Balash: TESTDate: Thursday, July 20, 2017 1:01:27 PM



On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 12:28 PM, Heather Swift <[email protected]> wrote:Is this good?

Sent from my iPhone


From: "U.S. Department of the Interior" <[email protected]>Date: July 20, 2017 at 12:11:51 PM EDTTo: <[email protected]>, <[email protected]>,<[email protected]>Subject: Interior Secretary Zinke Announces Nomination of Joe Balash:TEST

news release


Interior Secretary Zinke Applauds Nomination ofAlaska’s Joe Balash as Assistant Secretary for Land and

Mineral

WASHINGTON – President Donald J. Trump announced his intent tonominate Alaska’s Joe Balash to serve as the Department of the Interior’sAssistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management. A native of North

Pole, Alaska, living in Washington D.C., Balash brings more than 19 years ofexperience in land and natural resource management.

Mr. Balash currently serves as the Chief of Staff to Alaska’s Senator DanSullivan. He is the former Commissioner of the Alaska Department of NaturalResources, which has management responsibility for one of the largest singleportfolios of land and water resources in the world, containing more than 100million acres of uplands, 40-60 million acres of submerged lands and tidelands,and more than 500,000 barrels of oil produced daily.

“It’s been a long time since the Department had an Assistant Secretary fromAlaska, and the President's nomination of Joe Balash further proves hiscommitment to Alaska and rural America as a whole,” said Secretary Zinke.“Joe is no stranger to the Department of the Interior having worked alongsidethe Department on a number of projects in Alaska. He brings an incrediblecombination of state and federal experience to the table, and he will be veryeffective in helping the Department work with Congress to do the work of theAmerican people. I look forward to his speedy confirmation in the Senate.”

“I am deeply honored to be able to serve at the Department of the Interior,” saidJoe Balash. “As a nation, we are blessed with tremendous public lands andresources that give our people unparalleled opportunities for recreation and jobcreation for generations to come. I look forward to working with SecretaryZinke and his incredible team to seize on those opportunities and deliver onPresident Trump's America First Energy Plan."

“While I’m sad to see Joe leave the Senate, his departure is a big gain forSecretary Zinke, the Department of Interior, the United States and Alaska,” saidSenator Sullivan. “His wealth of knowledge and passion for Alaska – andmore broadly federal land issues – cannot be overstated. His advice and counselon natural resource matters will be invaluable as Secretary Zinke and the Trumpadministration chart a new path toward American energy dominance. Alaskacan and should be a critical element of this important national objective.”

“Joe Balash is an excellent choice for Assistant Secretary for Lands andMinerals Management, and I’m incredibly pleased that Secretary Zinke haschosen him for this important position,” Senate Energy and NaturalResources Chairman Lisa Murkowski said. “From his time in the AlaskaGovernor’s Office and as Commissioner of Natural Resources, to his service asa Senate Chief of Staff, Joe is uniquely qualified for this role. He has significantexperience on energy and resource policy, a demonstrated record of upholdingAlaska’s interests as a landowner, and will make sure that America’s interestsare well represented at the Interior Department.”

“The work being done by this administration in the areas of energy and publiclands – including efforts to unleash our nation’s energy potential and reformyears of mismanagement by our agencies – is something we value greatly asAlaskans,” said Congressman Don Young. “Critical to these efforts is theappointment of individuals and staff that understand the real-world impacts andconsequences their decisions have on public lands and resources-oriented stateslike mine. As the Congressman for the state that was often ground zero for the

countless missteps of the previous Interior Department, I commend SecretaryZinke for making Alaska a top-priority as he assembles his team. The additionof Joe Balash – someone I’ve worked with closely during his service as theChief of Staff to Senator Dan Sullivan, a former Commissioner of the AlaskaDepartment of Natural Resources and ardent supporter of responsible resourcedevelopment – is an important step to begin solving the many challengesAlaskans and Americans have faced when dealing with the Department of theInterior.”

“Joe Balash’s appointment as Assistant Secretary will be good for Alaska andgreat for our nation. He is smart, honest, fair, and focused on solving problemsand challenges in accordance with law while maximizing opportunity forAmericans,” said former Alaska Governor Sean Parnell. “He knows how towork with diverse groups of people and interests to protect our nation’s interestsin her public lands and environment while maximizing job creation andopportunity for all Americans. From an Alaska perspective, it is good to knowthat our state will have someone at Interior who understands the complexity ofAlaska issues and the people affected by decision making in Washington. JoeBalash’s selection is, indeed, an extremely solid pick for the President and forthe people.”

"As a lifelong Alaskan who understands the importance for the responsiblemanagement of our reaources, I can't think of anyone who would do a better jobat the Department of the Interior for all Americans," said Eddie Grasser, Vice-President, Safari Club International.

“Joe will make an excellent Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals. Hebrings to the office a wealth of experience and skills. First of all, he understandsthe importance of energy development, both on and offshore. Alaska is a greattraining ground for the decisions that are important to the rest of the UnitedStates in overall energy policy,” said Randall Luthi, the President of theNational Ocean Industries Association. “His legislative experience will bodewell for the Department with the Hill. His experience as Commissioner of theDepartment of Natural Resources means that he understands the importance ofcollecting different views and assuring energy development and the protectionof other natural resources. The members of NOIA look forward to working withhim to expand the US energy potential off our shores.”

“We welcome the pick of Mr. Balash as the assistant secretary of Land andMinerals Management. With his background as commissioner for naturalresources in Alaska, Balash brings a depth of experience to Secretary Zinke andthe Department of Interior,” said Erik Milito, API group director ofUpstream and Industry Operations. “He should be a tremendous asset inhelping to prioritize energy development and further strengthen U.S. energy andnational security. We look forward to continuing to work with the Departmentof Interior on policies that will help keep energy affordable, create jobs, andprotect our environment.”

As the Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management, Balash willadvise and oversee the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Ocean EnergyManagement, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement and the Office

From: Baptiste, ThomasTo: Swift, HeatherCc: Nathan AdamsSubject: Re: Interior Secretary Zinke Announces Nomination of Joe Balash: TESTDate: Thursday, July 20, 2017 12:02:36 PM

Hi,

Making the changes now. Will send a test with an updated draft shortly.

Kind Regards,


On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 11:50 AM, Swift, Heather <[email protected]> wrote:Edits in the attached doc.


---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Mashburn, Lori <[email protected]>Date: Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 11:32 AMSubject: Re: Interior Secretary Zinke Announces Nomination of Joe Balash: TESTTo: Cc: "Hinson, Alex" <[email protected]>, Heather Swift<[email protected]>, Laura Rigas <[email protected]>

I sent an updated version to Alex with changes from Balash. Please see attached.


On Wed, Jul 19, 2017 at 6:29 PM, U.S. Department of the Interior<[email protected]> wrote:

news release


Interior Secretary Zinke Applauds Nomination of Alaska’s JoeBalash as Assistant Secretary for Land and Mineral


Mr. Balash currently serves as the Chief of Staff to Alaska’s Senator Dan Sullivan. He isthe former Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, which hasmanagement responsibility for one of the largest single portfolios of land and waterresources in the world. That Alaska Department of Natural Resources portfolio, containingmore than 100 million acres of uplands, 40-60 million acres of submerged lands andtidelands, and more than 500,000 barrels of oil produced daily.

“It’s been a long time since the Department had an Assistant Secretary from Alaska, andthe President's nomination of Joe Balash further proves his commitment to Alaska andrural America as a whole,” said Secretary Zinke. “Joe is no stranger to the Department ofthe Interior having worked alongside the Department on a number of projects in Alaska.He brings an incredible combination of state and federal experience to the table, and hewill be very effective in helping the Department work with Congress to do the work of theAmerican people. I look forward to his speedy confirmation in the Senate.”

"I am deeply honored to be able to serve at the Department of the Interior,” said JoeBalash. “As a nation, we are blessed with tremendous public lands and resources that giveour people unparalleled opportunities for recreation and job creation for generations tocome. I look forward to working with Secretary Zinke and his incredible team to seize onthose opportunities and deliver on President Trump's America First Energy Plan."

"While I’m sad to see Joe leave the Senate, his departure is a big gain for Secretary Zinke,the Department of Interior, the United States and Alaska,” said Senator Dan Sullivan.“His wealth of knowledge and passion for Alaska – and more broadly federal land issues –cannot be overstated. His advice and counsel on natural resource matters will beinvaluable as Secretary Zinke and the Trump administration chart a new path towardAmerican energy dominance. Alaska can and should be a critical element of this important

national objective.”

“Joe Balash is an excellent choice for Assistant Secretary for Lands and MineralsManagement, and I’m incredibly pleased that Secretary Zinke has chosen him for thisimportant position,” Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chairman LisaMurkowski said. “From his time in the Alaska Governor’s Office and as Commissionerof Natural Resources, to his service as a Senate Chief of Staff, Joe is uniquely qualifiedfor this role. He has significant experience on energy and resource policy, a demonstratedrecord of upholding Alaska’s interests as a landowner, and will make sure that America’sinterests are well represented at the Interior Department.”

“The work being done by this administration in the areas of energy and public lands –including efforts to unleash our nation’s energy potential and reform years ofmismanagement by our agencies – is something we value greatly as Alaskans,” saidCongressman Don Young. “Critical to these efforts is the appointment of individuals andstaff that understand the real-world impacts and consequences their decisions have onpublic lands and resources-oriented states like mine. As the Congressman for the state thatwas often ground zero for the countless missteps of the previous Interior Department, Icommend Secretary Zinke for making Alaska a top-priority as he assembles his team. Theaddition of Joe Balash – someone I’ve worked with closely during his service as the Chiefof Staff to Senator Dan Sullivan, a former Commissioner of the Alaska Department ofNatural Resources and ardent supporter of responsible resource development – is animportant step to begin solving the many challenges Alaskans and Americans have facedwhen dealing with the Department of the Interior."

“Joe Balash’s appointment as Assistant Secretary will be good for Alaska and great forour nation. He is smart, honest, fair, and focused on solving problems and challenges inaccordance with law while maximizing opportunity for Americans,” said former AlaskaGovernor Sean Parnell. “He knows how to work with diverse groups of people andinterests to protect our nation’s interests in her public lands and environment whilemaximizing job creation and opportunity for all Americans. From an Alaska perspective,it is good to know that our state will have someone at Interior who understands thecomplexity of Alaska issues and the people affected by decision making in Washington.Joe Balash’s selection is, indeed, an extremely solid pick for the President and for thepeople.”

"As a lifelong Alaskan who understands the importance for the responsible managementof our reaources, I can't think of anyone who would do a better job at the Department ofthe Interior for all Americans," said Eddie Grasser, Vice President, Safari ClubInternational.

"We welcome the pick of Joe as the Assistant Secretary for Land and MineralsManagement,” stated Khary Cauthen, American Petroleum Institute, senior directorof Federal Affairs. “He has a deep understanding of what our nation’s natural resourcesmean for our national and economic security. We look forward to working with Joe andthis administration to ensure the U.S. continues to benefit from our nation’s energyrenaissance."

From: Alex HinsonTo: Mashburn, LoriCc: Heather Swift; Laura RigasSubject: Re: Interior Secretary Zinke Announces Nomination of Joe Balash: TESTDate: Thursday, July 20, 2017 11:37:49 AM

There is already a draft release from last night on govdelivery. Just need somebody to sub outthe changes while I'm on the hill, and then it should be good to go.

Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 20, 2017, at 11:33 AM, Mashburn, Lori <[email protected]> wrote:




news release


Interior Secretary Zinke Applauds Nomination ofAlaska’s Joe Balash as Assistant Secretary for Land and

Mineral

WASHINGTON – President Donald J. Trump announced his intent tonominate Alaska’s Joe Balash to serve as the Department of the Interior’sAssistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management. A native of NorthPole, Alaska, living in Washington D.C., Balash brings more than 19 years ofexperience in land and natural resource management.

Mr. Balash currently serves as the Chief of Staff to Alaska’s Senator DanSullivan. He is the former Commissioner of the Alaska Department of NaturalResources, which has management responsibility for one of the largest single

portfolios of land and water resources in the world. That Alaska Department ofNatural Resources portfolio, containing more than 100 million acres of uplands,40-60 million acres of submerged lands and tidelands, and more than 500,000barrels of oil produced daily.

“It’s been a long time since the Department had an Assistant Secretary fromAlaska, and the President's nomination of Joe Balash further proves hiscommitment to Alaska and rural America as a whole,” said Secretary Zinke.“Joe is no stranger to the Department of the Interior having worked alongsidethe Department on a number of projects in Alaska. He brings an incrediblecombination of state and federal experience to the table, and he will be veryeffective in helping the Department work with Congress to do the work of theAmerican people. I look forward to his speedy confirmation in the Senate.”

"I am deeply honored to be able to serve at the Department of the Interior,” saidJoe Balash. “As a nation, we are blessed with tremendous public lands andresources that give our people unparalleled opportunities for recreation and jobcreation for generations to come. I look forward to working with SecretaryZinke and his incredible team to seize on those opportunities and deliver onPresident Trump's America First Energy Plan."

"While I’m sad to see Joe leave the Senate, his departure is a big gain forSecretary Zinke, the Department of Interior, the United States and Alaska,” saidSenator Dan Sullivan. “His wealth of knowledge and passion for Alaska – andmore broadly federal land issues – cannot be overstated. His advice and counselon natural resource matters will be invaluable as Secretary Zinke and the Trumpadministration chart a new path toward American energy dominance. Alaskacan and should be a critical element of this important national objective.”

“Joe Balash is an excellent choice for Assistant Secretary for Lands andMinerals Management, and I’m incredibly pleased that Secretary Zinke haschosen him for this important position,” Senate Energy and NaturalResources Chairman Lisa Murkowski said. “From his time in the AlaskaGovernor’s Office and as Commissioner of Natural Resources, to his service asa Senate Chief of Staff, Joe is uniquely qualified for this role. He has significantexperience on energy and resource policy, a demonstrated record of upholdingAlaska’s interests as a landowner, and will make sure that America’s interestsare well represented at the Interior Department.”

“The work being done by this administration in the areas of energy and publiclands – including efforts to unleash our nation’s energy potential and reformyears of mismanagement by our agencies – is something we value greatly asAlaskans,” said Congressman Don Young. “Critical to these efforts is theappointment of individuals and staff that understand the real-world impacts andconsequences their decisions have on public lands and resources-oriented stateslike mine. As the Congressman for the state that was often ground zero for thecountless missteps of the previous Interior Department, I commend SecretaryZinke for making Alaska a top-priority as he assembles his team. The addition

of Joe Balash – someone I’ve worked with closely during his service as theChief of Staff to Senator Dan Sullivan, a former Commissioner of the AlaskaDepartment of Natural Resources and ardent supporter of responsible resourcedevelopment – is an important step to begin solving the many challengesAlaskans and Americans have faced when dealing with the Department of theInterior."

“Joe Balash’s appointment as Assistant Secretary will be good for Alaska andgreat for our nation. He is smart, honest, fair, and focused on solving problemsand challenges in accordance with law while maximizing opportunity forAmericans,” said former Alaska Governor Sean Parnell. “He knows how towork with diverse groups of people and interests to protect our nation’s interestsin her public lands and environment while maximizing job creation andopportunity for all Americans. From an Alaska perspective, it is good to knowthat our state will have someone at Interior who understands the complexity ofAlaska issues and the people affected by decision making in Washington. JoeBalash’s selection is, indeed, an extremely solid pick for the President and forthe people.”

"As a lifelong Alaskan who understands the importance for the responsiblemanagement of our reaources, I can't think of anyone who would do a better jobat the Department of the Interior for all Americans," said Eddie Grasser, VicePresident, Safari Club International.

"We welcome the pick of Joe as the Assistant Secretary for Land and MineralsManagement,” stated Khary Cauthen, American Petroleum Institute, seniordirector of Federal Affairs. “He has a deep understanding of what our nation’snatural resources mean for our national and economic security. We lookforward to working with Joe and this administration to ensure the U.S.continues to benefit from our nation’s energy renaissance."

“Joe will make an excellent Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals. Hebrings to the office a wealth of experience and skills. First of all, he understandsthe importance of energy development, both on and offshore. Alaska is a greattraining ground for the decisions that are important to the rest of the UnitedStates in overall energy policy,” said Randall Luthi, the President of theNational Ocean Industries Association. “His legislative experience will bodewell for the Department with the Hill. His experience as Commissioner of theDepartment of Natural Resources means that he understands the importance ofcollecting different views and assuring energy development and the protectionof other natural resources. The members of NOIA look forward to working withhim to expand the US energy potential off our shores.”

"We welcome the pick of Mr. Balash as the assistant secretary of Land andMinerals Management. With his background as commissioner for naturalresources in Alaska, Balash brings a depth of experience to Secretary Zinke andthe Department of Interior,” said Erik Milito, API group director of

From: Mashburn, LoriCc: Hinson, Alex; Heather Swift; Laura RigasSubject: Re: Interior Secretary Zinke Announces Nomination of Joe Balash: TESTDate: Thursday, July 20, 2017 11:33:22 AMAttachments: Joe Balash Press Release Draft.docx




news release


Interior Secretary Zinke Applauds Nomination of Alaska’s JoeBalash as Assistant Secretary for Land and Mineral


Mr. Balash currently serves as the Chief of Staff to Alaska’s Senator Dan Sullivan. He is theformer Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, which hasmanagement responsibility for one of the largest single portfolios of land and waterresources in the world. That Alaska Department of Natural Resources portfolio, containingmore than 100 million acres of uplands, 40-60 million acres of submerged lands andtidelands, and more than 500,000 barrels of oil produced daily.

“It’s been a long time since the Department had an Assistant Secretary from Alaska, and thePresident's nomination of Joe Balash further proves his commitment to Alaska and ruralAmerica as a whole,” said Secretary Zinke. “Joe is no stranger to the Department of theInterior having worked alongside the Department on a number of projects in Alaska. Hebrings an incredible combination of state and federal experience to the table, and he will be

very effective in helping the Department work with Congress to do the work of theAmerican people. I look forward to his speedy confirmation in the Senate.”

"I am deeply honored to be able to serve at the Department of the Interior,” said Joe Balash.“As a nation, we are blessed with tremendous public lands and resources that give ourpeople unparalleled opportunities for recreation and job creation for generations to come. Ilook forward to working with Secretary Zinke and his incredible team to seize on thoseopportunities and deliver on President Trump's America First Energy Plan."

"While I’m sad to see Joe leave the Senate, his departure is a big gain for Secretary Zinke,the Department of Interior, the United States and Alaska,” said Senator Dan Sullivan. “Hiswealth of knowledge and passion for Alaska – and more broadly federal land issues – cannotbe overstated. His advice and counsel on natural resource matters will be invaluable asSecretary Zinke and the Trump administration chart a new path toward American energydominance. Alaska can and should be a critical element of this important nationalobjective.”

“Joe Balash is an excellent choice for Assistant Secretary for Lands and MineralsManagement, and I’m incredibly pleased that Secretary Zinke has chosen him for thisimportant position,” Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chairman Lisa Murkowskisaid. “From his time in the Alaska Governor’s Office and as Commissioner of NaturalResources, to his service as a Senate Chief of Staff, Joe is uniquely qualified for this role.He has significant experience on energy and resource policy, a demonstrated record ofupholding Alaska’s interests as a landowner, and will make sure that America’s interests arewell represented at the Interior Department.”

“The work being done by this administration in the areas of energy and public lands –including efforts to unleash our nation’s energy potential and reform years ofmismanagement by our agencies – is something we value greatly as Alaskans,” saidCongressman Don Young. “Critical to these efforts is the appointment of individuals andstaff that understand the real-world impacts and consequences their decisions have on publiclands and resources-oriented states like mine. As the Congressman for the state that wasoften ground zero for the countless missteps of the previous Interior Department, I commendSecretary Zinke for making Alaska a top-priority as he assembles his team. The addition ofJoe Balash – someone I’ve worked with closely during his service as the Chief of Staff toSenator Dan Sullivan, a former Commissioner of the Alaska Department of NaturalResources and ardent supporter of responsible resource development – is an important stepto begin solving the many challenges Alaskans and Americans have faced when dealingwith the Department of the Interior."

“Joe Balash’s appointment as Assistant Secretary will be good for Alaska and great for ournation. He is smart, honest, fair, and focused on solving problems and challenges inaccordance with law while maximizing opportunity for Americans,” said former AlaskaGovernor Sean Parnell. “He knows how to work with diverse groups of people andinterests to protect our nation’s interests in her public lands and environment whilemaximizing job creation and opportunity for all Americans. From an Alaska perspective, itis good to know that our state will have someone at Interior who understands the complexityof Alaska issues and the people affected by decision making in Washington. Joe Balash’s

selection is, indeed, an extremely solid pick for the President and for the people.”

"As a lifelong Alaskan who understands the importance for the responsible management ofour reaources, I can't think of anyone who would do a better job at the Department of theInterior for all Americans," said Eddie Grasser, Vice President, Safari ClubInternational.

"We welcome the pick of Joe as the Assistant Secretary for Land and MineralsManagement,” stated Khary Cauthen, American Petroleum Institute, senior director ofFederal Affairs. “He has a deep understanding of what our nation’s natural resources meanfor our national and economic security. We look forward to working with Joe and thisadministration to ensure the U.S. continues to benefit from our nation’s energy renaissance."

“Joe will make an excellent Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals. He brings to theoffice a wealth of experience and skills. First of all, he understands the importance of energydevelopment, both on and offshore. Alaska is a great training ground for the decisions thatare important to the rest of the United States in overall energy policy,” said Randall Luthi,the President of the National Ocean Industries Association. “His legislative experiencewill bode well for the Department with the Hill. His experience as Commissioner of theDepartment of Natural Resources means that he understands the importance of collectingdifferent views and assuring energy development and the protection of other naturalresources. The members of NOIA look forward to working with him to expand the USenergy potential off our shores.”

"We welcome the pick of Mr. Balash as the assistant secretary of Land and MineralsManagement. With his background as commissioner for natural resources in Alaska, Balashbrings a depth of experience to Secretary Zinke and the Department of Interior,” said ErikMilito, API group director of Upstream and Industry Operations. “He should be atremendous asset in helping to prioritize energy development and further strengthen U.S.energy and national security. We look forward to continuing to work with the Department ofInterior on policies that will help keep energy affordable, create jobs, and protect ourenvironment.”

As the Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management, Balash will advise andoversee the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Bureau ofSafety and Environmental Enforcement and the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation andEnforcement. The Assistant Secretary heads the Department of the Interior’s management ofall federal lands and waters, and their associated mineral and non-mineral resources, as wellas the appropriate regulation of surface coal mining. The Assistant Secretary for land andMinerals Management is committed to managing, protecting, and improving lands andwaters to serve the needs of the American people at all times.

###

Interior Secretary Zinke Applauds Nomination of Alaska’s Joe Balash as Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals

WASHINGTON – President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to nominate Alaska’s Joe Balash to serve as the Department of the Interior’s Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management. A native of North Pole, Alaska, living in Washington D.C., Balash brings more than 19 years of experience in land and natural resource management.

Mr. Balash currently serves as the Chief of Staff to Alaska’s Senator Dan Sullivan. He is the former Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, which has management responsibility for one of the largest single portfolios of land and water resources in the world, containing more than 100 million acres of uplands, 40-60 million acres of submerged lands and tidelands, and more than 500,000 barrels of oil produced daily.

“It’s been a long time since the Department had an Assistant Secretary from Alaska, and the President's nomination of Joe Balash further proves his commitment to Alaska and rural America as a whole,” said Secretary Zinke. “Joe is no stranger to the Department of the Interior having worked alongside the Department on a number of projects in Alaska. He brings an incredible combination of state and federal experience to the table, and he will be very effective in helping the Department work with Congress to do the work of the American people. I look forward to his speedy confirmation in the Senate.”

"I am deeply honored to be able to serve at the Department of the Interior,” said Joe Balash. “As a nation, we are blessed with tremendous public lands and resources that give our people unparalleled opportunities for recreation and job creation for generations to come. I look forward to working with Secretary Zinke and his incredible team to seize on those opportunities and deliver on President Trump's America First Energy Plan."

"While I’m sad to see Joe leave the Senate, his departure is a big gain for Secretary Zinke, the Department of Interior, the United States and Alaska,” said Senator Sullivan. “His wealth of knowledge and passion for Alaska – and more broadly federal land issues – cannot be overstated. His advice and counsel on natural resource matters will be invaluable as Secretary Zinke and the Trump administration chart a new path toward American energy dominance. Alaska can and should be a critical element of this important national objective.” “Joe Balash is an excellent choice for Assistant Secretary for Lands and Minerals Management, and I’m incredibly pleased that Secretary Zinke has chosen him for this important position,” Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chairman Lisa Murkowski said. “From his time in the Alaska Governor’s Office and as Commissioner of Natural Resources, to his service as a Senate Chief of Staff, Joe is uniquely qualified for this role. He has significant experience on energy and resource policy, a demonstrated record of upholding Alaska’s interests as a landowner, and will make sure that America’s interests are well represented at the Interior Department.”

“The work being done by this administration in the areas of energy and public lands – including efforts to unleash our nation’s energy potential and reform years of mismanagement by our agencies – is something we value greatly as Alaskans,” said Congressman Don Young. “Critical to these efforts is the appointment of individuals and staff that understand the real-world impacts and consequences their decisions have on public lands and resources-oriented states like mine. As the Congressman for the state that was often ground zero for the countless missteps of the previous Interior Department, I commend Secretary Zinke for making Alaska a top-priority as he assembles his team. The addition of Joe Balash – someone I’ve worked with closely during his service as the Chief of Staff to Senator Dan Sullivan, a former Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources and ardent supporter of responsible resource development – is an important step to begin solving the many challenges Alaskans and Americans have faced when dealing with the Department of the Interior.’

“Joe Balash’s appointment as Assistant Secretary will be good for Alaska and great for our nation. He is smart, honest, fair, and focused on solving problems and challenges in accordance with law while maximizing opportunity for Americans,” said former Alaska Governor Sean Parnell. “He knows how to work with diverse groups of people and interests to protect our nation’s interests in her public lands and environment while maximizing job creation and opportunity for all Americans. From an Alaska perspective, it is good to know that our state will have someone at Interior who understands the complexity of Alaska issues and the people affected by decision making in Washington. Joe Balash’s selection is, indeed, an extremely solid pick for the President and for the people.”

"As a lifelong Alaskan who understands the importance for the responsible management of our reaources, I can't think of anyone who would do a better job at the Department of the Interior for all Americans," said Eddie Grasser, Vice President, Safari Club International.

“Joe will make an excellent Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals. He brings to the office a wealth of experience and skills. First of all, he understands the importance of energy development, both on and offshore. Alaska is a great training ground for the decisions that are important to the rest of the United States in overall energy policy,” said Randall Luthi, the President of the National Ocean Industries Association. “His legislative experience will bode well for the Department with the Hill. His experience as Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources means that he understands the importance of collecting different views and assuring energy development and the protection of other natural resources. The members of NOIA look forward to working with him to expand the US energy potential off our shores.”

"We welcome the pick of Mr. Balash as the assistant secretary of Land and Minerals Management. With his background as commissioner for natural resources in Alaska, Balash brings a depth of experience to Secretary Zinke and the Department of Interior,” said Erik Milito, API group director of Upstream and Industry Operations. “He should be a tremendous asset in helping to prioritize energy development and further strengthen U.S. energy and national security. We look forward to continuing to work with the Department of Interior on policies that will help keep energy affordable, create jobs, and protect our environment.”

As the Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management, Balash will advise and oversee the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement and the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. The Assistant Secretary heads the Department of the Interior’s management of all federal lands and waters, and their associated mineral and non-mineral resources, as well as the appropriate regulation of surface coal mining. The Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management is committed to managing, protecting, and improving lands and waters to serve the needs of the American people at all times.

###

From: Baptiste, ThomasTo: Heather SwiftSubject: Re: Interior Secretary Zinke Announces Nomination of Joe Balash: TESTDate: Thursday, July 20, 2017 1:33:11 PM

Hi,

See the release at the following hyperlink. I will ask Larry/Nate to have the homepagerefreshed. https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-secretary-zinke-applauds-nomination-alaskas-joe-balash-assistant-secretary

Sincerely,


On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 1:24 PM, Baptiste, Thomas <[email protected]> wrote:Dear Heather Swift:

You got it. Once it is out I will post the release to the website.

Kind Regards,


On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 1:21 PM, Heather Swift <[email protected]> wrote:Please send to PAM Internal and Alaska

Sent from my iPhone


From: "Mashburn, Lori" <[email protected]>Date: July 20, 2017 at 1:00:40 PM EDTTo: Heather Swift <[email protected]>Subject: Re: Interior Secretary Zinke Announces Nomination of JoeBalash: TEST



On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 12:28 PM, Heather Swift<[email protected]> wrote:

Is this good?

Sent from my iPhone


From: "U.S. Department of the Interior"<[email protected]>Date: July 20, 2017 at 12:11:51 PM EDTTo: <[email protected]>,<[email protected]>, <[email protected]>Subject: Interior Secretary Zinke Announces Nomination ofJoe Balash: TEST

news release


Interior Secretary Zinke ApplaudsNomination of Alaska’s Joe Balash as

Assistant Secretary for Land and Mineral

WASHINGTON – President Donald J. Trump announced hisintent to nominate Alaska’s Joe Balash to serve as theDepartment of the Interior’s Assistant Secretary for Land andMinerals Management. A native of North Pole, Alaska, livingin Washington D.C., Balash brings more than 19 years ofexperience in land and natural resource management.

Mr. Balash currently serves as the Chief of Staff to Alaska’sSenator Dan Sullivan. He is the former Commissioner of theAlaska Department of Natural Resources, which hasmanagement responsibility for one of the largest singleportfolios of land and water resources in the world, containingmore than 100 million acres of uplands, 40-60 million acres ofsubmerged lands and tidelands, and more than 500,000 barrelsof oil produced daily.

“It’s been a long time since the Department had an AssistantSecretary from Alaska, and the President's nomination of JoeBalash further proves his commitment to Alaska and ruralAmerica as a whole,” said Secretary Zinke. “Joe is no strangerto the Department of the Interior having worked alongside theDepartment on a number of projects in Alaska. He brings anincredible combination of state and federal experience to thetable, and he will be very effective in helping the Departmentwork with Congress to do the work of the American people. Ilook forward to his speedy confirmation in the Senate.”

“I am deeply honored to be able to serve at the Department ofthe Interior,” said Joe Balash. “As a nation, we are blessedwith tremendous public lands and resources that give our peopleunparalleled opportunities for recreation and job creation forgenerations to come. I look forward to working with SecretaryZinke and his incredible team to seize on those opportunitiesand deliver on President Trump's America First Energy Plan."

“While I’m sad to see Joe leave the Senate, his departure is abig gain for Secretary Zinke, the Department of Interior, theUnited States and Alaska,” said Senator Sullivan. “His wealthof knowledge and passion for Alaska – and more broadlyfederal land issues – cannot be overstated. His advice andcounsel on natural resource matters will be invaluable asSecretary Zinke and the Trump administration chart a new pathtoward American energy dominance. Alaska can and should bea critical element of this important national objective.”

“Joe Balash is an excellent choice for Assistant Secretary forLands and Minerals Management, and I’m incredibly pleasedthat Secretary Zinke has chosen him for this importantposition,” Senate Energy and Natural Resources ChairmanLisa Murkowski said. “From his time in the AlaskaGovernor’s Office and as Commissioner of Natural Resources,to his service as a Senate Chief of Staff, Joe is uniquelyqualified for this role. He has significant experience on energyand resource policy, a demonstrated record of upholdingAlaska’s interests as a landowner, and will make sure thatAmerica’s interests are well represented at the Interior Department.”

“The work being done by this administration in the areas ofenergy and public lands – including efforts to unleash ournation’s energy potential and reform years of mismanagementby our agencies – is something we value greatly as Alaskans,”said Congressman Don Young. “Critical to these efforts is theappointment of individuals and staff that understand the real-world impacts and consequences their decisions have on publiclands and resources-oriented states like mine. As theCongressman for the state that was often ground zero for the

countless missteps of the previous Interior Department, Icommend Secretary Zinke for making Alaska a top-priority ashe assembles his team. The addition of Joe Balash – someoneI’ve worked with closely during his service as the Chief of Staffto Senator Dan Sullivan, a former Commissioner of the AlaskaDepartment of Natural Resources and ardent supporter ofresponsible resource development – is an important step tobegin solving the many challenges Alaskans and Americanshave faced when dealing with the Department of the Interior.”

“Joe Balash’s appointment as Assistant Secretary will be goodfor Alaska and great for our nation. He is smart, honest, fair,and focused on solving problems and challenges in accordancewith law while maximizing opportunity for Americans,” saidformer Alaska Governor Sean Parnell. “He knows how towork with diverse groups of people and interests to protect ournation’s interests in her public lands and environment whilemaximizing job creation and opportunity for all Americans.From an Alaska perspective, it is good to know that our statewill have someone at Interior who understands the complexityof Alaska issues and the people affected by decision making inWashington. Joe Balash’s selection is, indeed, an extremelysolid pick for the President and for the people.”

"As a lifelong Alaskan who understands the importance for theresponsible management of our reaources, I can't think ofanyone who would do a better job at the Department of theInterior for all Americans," said Eddie Grasser, Vice-President, Safari Club International.

“Joe will make an excellent Assistant Secretary for Land andMinerals. He brings to the office a wealth of experience andskills. First of all, he understands the importance of energydevelopment, both on and offshore. Alaska is a great trainingground for the decisions that are important to the rest of theUnited States in overall energy policy,” said Randall Luthi,the President of the National Ocean Industries Association.“His legislative experience will bode well for the Departmentwith the Hill. His experience as Commissioner of theDepartment of Natural Resources means that he understands theimportance of collecting different views and assuring energydevelopment and the protection of other natural resources. Themembers of NOIA look forward to working with him to expandthe US energy potential off our shores.”

“We welcome the pick of Mr. Balash as the assistant secretaryof Land and Minerals Management. With his background ascommissioner for natural resources in Alaska, Balash brings adepth of experience to Secretary Zinke and the Department ofInterior,” said Erik Milito, API group director of Upstreamand Industry Operations. “He should be a tremendous asset in

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