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lWR. 28. 2005 3 : 4 7 P M 03/09/06 WED 17:58 FAX NO, 7 4 6 P o 4' m o o 2
Boise, Idaho
The Honorable Arlen Spectar Chairman. Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate 224 Disksen Senate. Office Building Washington, D.C. 205 10 .
Dear Chairman Specter:
Please. find attaohcd to this letter my answers to written quastions &om Senators Leahy, Feinsteiri, and Feingold following my nornioati~n hearing on March I. 2005-
Sincerely,
cc: Honorable Patri~k i. Leahy
Attachments
July 23 - January 4,2002 P, 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM CREA dinner @ Julie Finley 62571 10 Jared $
Location: 3221 Woodland Drive, NW
September 25,2001 91 09:30 AM - 11 :00 AM Solicitor's Staff meeting
Location: SOL P, 10:OO AM - 12:OO PM OM6 BUDGET HEARING FOR SOL
Location: 81 16 OEOB P, 01 :00 PM - 01 :30 PM Ann Klee re: Glamis wlPeterSlKaren H1
Location: 61 30 91 0200 PM - 03:OO PM sol staff mtg
.. 03:OO PM - 03:OO PM litigation issues mtg Chair: BlLL MYERS
P, 05:OO PM - 06:OO PM Cali 4.4 legislation (honter)w/~ennettfKlee wlMalt Location: 6658 Matt for Bill
September 26,2001 # 09:OO AM - 09:30 AM Craig Manson meet and greet 91 1 1 :00 AM - 12:OO PM Mr. Kehoe 813-286-41 00 wlMike Rossetti
Location: here P, 02:30 PM - 0330 PM Hoover Dam wlGflles
Location: 61 19 P, 03:OO PM - 03:30 PM mtg wlsubproject mgrs re: cert.
Location: sol # 03:45 PM - 04:00 PM S w Norton
September 27,2001 1l:OO AM - 12:W PM mtg wlGriles/LynnS/RossettilMcCaleb re: certification process
1 12:OOPM-01:30PM & 6 - P, 02:OO PM - 02:30 PM San rlos/Phelps Dodge issue
03:30 PM - 04:W PM Pam Williams premtg @ 04:OO PM - 04:30 PM Indian Water Rights office wlSecy Norton
Location: Secy 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM Chair: BlLL MYERS
September 28,2001 09:OO AM - 10:OO Ah4 certifications
Location: 6119 91 1O:OOAM-11:3OAM # 01 :30 PM - 03:OO PM indian trust w/Jim CasonlGriles P, 03:OO PM - 03:30 PM cuba lake ny land daims
Location: here 03:15 PM - 06:00 PM HOLD
Chair: BlLL MYERS P, 03:30 PM - 0430 PM Pyramid Lake w/Bennett/McCaleb
Location: 6640
September 29,2001 September 30,2001 October I, 2001 P, 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM security video w/griles/bennett
Location: 7348 1l:OO AM - 12:OO PM Political Appointees Meeting wfsrlan W
Location: 5160
NO. 746 P. 3
112lksponse of William Myers ' Nominee to tbe U.S. Caurt of Appeals for the Ninth circuit
' to WrStten ~ollow-up Questions to ~ W a m Myers &om Senator PatrPck Leahy
1. I n bswer b question I1 of my written follow-up qnestions, you ~ d d you do Ccnot recall having any contac4" with Sack AbramoHrr I would like you to search your memory an.d consplt any necessary resards and fQes and give m e a,full and complete
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answer to rzry que5tioh.
Response; I hive searched my memory and files. To the best of my recolleotion, 1 have never had any contact with Mr. A b o S f . 1 do not read3 ever meeting him, speaking to him by phone, corresponding with him at any time, or othcawkhaving any contact with Mr. Abramoff,
William G. Myers III
Boise, Idaho
March 14,2005
qy uu*. NO. 7 4 6 . P, 2
The Honorable Arlen Specter . Chairman, Committee on rhe Judiciary United States Senate 224 Dirksen *Senate Officet~uilding Wasbln&ia, D,*-. 2CS18
Dear Chairman Specter:
PI ewe find attached to this letter my answer to a written follow-up question Born Senator Leahy.
Sincerely,
William G%fyers 111
cc: Plonorable Patrick J. Leahy
Attachment
MAR. 28. 2 0 0 5 3:47!??, U ~ / Y V ~ Y U n- 1 1 .u- NO. 746
7. When did you l k s t learn thd the Interior Iaspecbr General was investignttng the Rabbfns settlement? What actions, if any, did you take when you learned o f thi$ InvesfigatioXr?
0 .. Response; 1 do not rememberNwhen 1 &st learned about the August 14,2003, commenocmant of the Inspector General's investigation. I did not want ta t a b any action t k t would interfe~e with the investigation and he did not ask my assistance in ME
investigation other than to interview me, I lei? ofica before his investigation was complete,
8. When did you first learn &out B e objectiansi to the Robbins agreekent expressed . by the Wyoming U.S. Attorney's office? What did you do upon learning these
concerns? - , .
Response: I remember press repod ,in early Jdy 2003, at least rcgatdmg the RfCO claims. I aslced Mr. Corner ta explain why those claims had not been & B ~ ~ s s & ! rn part of fie eettlcmmt. Later, I assigned a senior attorney in my affice to assist. AsistanE Secretary Watson's efforts to l o ~ k into U I ~ situation. The senior attorney had not been involved in tke settlei5erif nogotiatio'm. "' ' ' . I
9. Did you ever recammend or ta& admink-ative or disciplinrn action agabst Mr. Comer for his role in the Robbbd settlement?
Response: When I left office, the l[aspoctor Gcncrezl had not yet released his report 1 did not discipline anyone prior to the time 1 left affiw because 1 thought &c investigation sbould concIudt before assessing blame,
10. Based on what you h o w now about ?&. Comer's conduct in negotiating the '
Rob binins settlement, do you aFee Wth the hspector general that Mr. Comer's conduct cries out for administraeSve action?
Rtspoase: I was very disconceded by the information contained in the redated w o r t . I must assume that the Inspector Genedv s recommendatian is well-founded bssad.on his access to the full investigation and report.
1 I. While serving as SoJSciWr at tha Department af the Interior, what contact did a y t ~ ~ ahd your office have with Jack Abramoff?
Response: ' I do not: tecaU having any contact with Mr. Abrarnoff. I do not know if, my employee of thc Solicitor's OBoe had c ~ ~ t w t Mth Mr. Abmoff.
Council of Republicans for
1429 G Street, NW . Numkr 408 Washington, DC 20005
202.625.71 lo., Fax 202.625.7 1 79
To: Mr. Jeff Jarrett Fax: From: Italia Federici Date: August 22,2001 Re: CREA Dinner
The CounciI of Republicans for Environmental Advocacy (CREA) hosts occasional dinners with our friends and supporters from both the private and public sectors. me dinners are intimate and are hosted by Mrs. Julie Finley, a longtime advocate of common sense conservation policies and communication. Julie's home is in E ~ . 6, a short distance &om E ~ , 6 is a wonderhl setting for relaxed conversation and dining.
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C W ' s dinners are designed to be informative and give all participants the ~pportunity to discuss common environmental and conservation goals and build relationships that are beneficial in communicating this message to a larger audience.
CREA invites Mr. Jarrett to join us for dinner on the evening of September 24,2001 starting at 6:30pm at the borne of Julie Finley -; EX. 6 -.--.---.--. .----- - - - .- RSVP ro Jared at 202-625- 7110.
CREA's supporters will benefit greatly from the expertise and insights of those who are on the fkontlines in what is shaping up to be an intense debate about the fhture of our nation's resources, parks, forests and other national treasures. It is our hope and expectation that CREA's supporters will also be able to provide valuable insights and offer support in helping to firlfill the Interior Department's crucial mission.
Council of Republicans for
Environmental Advocucy
1429 G St-, N W Number 408 Washington, DC 20005
202.625.72 101 Fax 202.547.2285
Council of Republicans for Enironmental Advoaq ........ Contact infomation for guests of September 24,2001 dinner ptuiy
J d e Flnley CREA Advisory Committee Member and our Hostess
Ex. 6
J Secrctaty Gale Norton and S o b Hugha Office of the Secretary . United States kp&whnent of the lnterior 1849CStmt Nw Washington, DC 20240 202-208-73 5 1
V Dtputy Stcrttaty Steve G n i Office of the Deputy Scctttary United Statcs Department of the Interior 1849 C Street NW Mailstop 7229 Washington, DC 20240 202-208-629 1 Special Assistant: Holly Hopkhs
/ Asslstfat Secretary Lynn Scarlett Office of Policy, Management and Budget United States Department of the Interior 1849 C Street NW Room 51 13 Mailstop 5 100 Washington, DC 20240 202-208-4203 Assistant: Barbara Diehl [email protected]
J Assistant Secretary Bennett Raley Office of Water and Science United States Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N W Room 6657 Mailstop 6640 Washington, DC 20240 202-208-3 186 Assistant: Carrie Ferguson [email protected]
Solicitor Bill Myers Office of the Solicitor . United States Department of the Interior 1849 C Street NW Room 6352 Mailstop 6352 Washington, DC 20240 202-208-4423 Assistant: Mari Grace Thomas [email protected]
Nominee Kathleen Clarke - Assistant Secretary of Bureau Land Management Currently: Executive Director, Utah Department of Natural Resources
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1 594 West North Temple, Suite 37 10 Post Office Box 1456 10 Salt Lake City, UT 841 14-56 10 801 -538-7201 Assistant: Betty Barela Nradm. [email protected]
Nominee Steve WiUiams - Director of Fish and Wildlife Service Currently: Secretary, Kansas Department of WildIife and Parks 900 Southwest Jackson Street Suite 502 Topeka, KS 66612 785-296-2788 [email protected] Assistant: Dick Koerth
Nominee Jeff Jarrett - Director of Offrce of Surface Mining Currently: Deputy Secretary, Mineral Resources Management PA Department of Environmental Protection 391 3 Washington Road McMurray, PA 153 17-2532 717-783-9958 [email protected] Assistant: Elaine Holland
John Howard Senior Associate Director White House Council on Environmental Quality 730 Jackson Place NW Washington, DC 20503. 202-456-6224
Nominee Tom Sansonetti - Assistant Attorney Genera1 for Natural Resources Currently: Holland and Hart, P.C. 80 1 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 230 Washington, DC 20004 202-347-9272 tsansonetti@hollandh~.com
Kristi Sansonetti Legislative Counsel Office of Senator Michael Enzi 290 Russell Senate Building Washington, DC 205 10 202-224-3424 [email protected]
Jack A. Abramoff Senior Director of Government Affairs Greenberg Traurig, LLP 800 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 500 Washington, DC 20006 202-533-2335 abramo@@gtlaw.com Assistant: Courtney Roseman [email protected]
Tom AItrneyer Senior Vice President, Government Affairs NationaI Mining Association 1130 1 7 ~ ~ Street NW Washington, DC 20036-4677 202-463-2653 [email protected]
Jack Girard Resident National Mining Association 1130 17' Street N W Washington, DC 20036-4677 202-463-2601 [email protected]
Marc Himmelstein President National Environmental Strategies 2600 Virginia Avenue N W Suite 505 Washington, DC 20037 202-333-2524
Ex. 6
Kip Howlett Executive Director Chlorine Chemistry Council 1300 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22209 703-741-5850 [email protected]
Terry Martin Director of Governmental Mairs ~ h i h a c h a Tribe of Louisiana 832 Martin Luther King Road P.O. Box 5 19 Charenton, LA 70523 337-923-7284
Ex. 6
Jerry McPhee Vice President, Federal Relations Occidental International Corporation I 7 1 7 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006 202-857-3038 [email protected]
Lovelin Poncho Chairman Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana Please direct correspondence to Kathryn Van Hoof
Kathryn Van Hoof Chief Counsel of Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana Van Hoof and Associates P.0, Box 339 369 Lamourie Road LeCompte, LA 71346 3 18-776-4836
Italia E'ederici President C m A 1429 G Street, NW Number 408 Washington, DC 20005 202-625-71 10 [email protected]
Jared Carpenter , Vice President
CREA 1429 G Street, NW Number 408 Washington, DC 20005 202-625-7 1 10 [email protected]
Schedule of
Time -
THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR
Monday, September 24,2001
Activity s
Staff - 9:15am-10:OOam Meet: Steve & Brian
Location: Secretary's OEce
10:OOam- 10:30am Meet: Admin Time Location: 7348
1 1 :00am- 1 1 :30pm Meet: DO1 Politicals Meeting Location: ~ R A A P d & o ~ ~
12:OOpm- 1 :OOpm Meet: Location:
1 :3Opm-2:OOprn Meet: Dave Bernhardt - Congressional Update Location: Secretary's Office
2:OOpm-2:3Opm Meet: Assistant Secretary &ley Location: Secretary's Office
4: 00pm-6: 00pm Event: DO1 Museum Exhibit Opening ''Land America Leaves Wild" Reception Location: DO1 Museum 'c'c
s
6:30pm-9:30pm Event: CREA Dinner Location: 3221 Woodland Dr, NW
Prepared 9/20/2001 at 5: 15 PM
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A-ANCE OF FREZ ATTENDAN(X AT WIDELY-ATTENDED JWENIS DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
This form is used to document ~ v a l for an employee to accept free atten- from a Prohibited Source at - r
a widely-attended event. See back of dris form for om.
Part A: To Be Completed By Employee
I hereby request approval to attend the above stared event.
SEP 2 4 2001 Employee's Signature: Date:
please print)
! NZ ~ O V J ~ O ~ ,
Name or Dercriptim of Event
ninn& A ~ne.. Y~VI \ \C~S b k n e
Purpose of Evmt
t, 9 . rev , n'o,,ta\ C \ ~ ~ O L Q C ~ CCRERJ h t i m r ~ value of your iiee atten- '
Part B: To Be Completed by the Agency Designee (Sae back of form for instructions)
Position Tide
SQ- A DOZ b n o n o f ~ v ~ G c r \<+ ,ctr.o*,
LO as L;IY\c,\o~ .. T) C J
Are you whcdulod to k a wcr, panelist or exhibitor at rhis
C k € R a
Dads) of Event
I have approved this employee's quest I have dttenninad that (check only one):
[ ] The event will be a widely attended gathering and the source of the employee's fiee attendance is the sponsor of the event I have also determined that the above named employee will participate as a speaker*. panelist or exhibita at the event and will prrscnt i n f o d o n on behalf of the Dcpanmmt at the event.
The event wil l be a wi&ly aaended gathering and the source of the employee's fice attendance is the sponsor of the evmt 1 have also determined tbat the attendance of the above named employee at this event will be in thc interest of the Department because it will iimhcr the Deparuncnt's programs and operations.
[ ] The event will be a widely attended @cring and the source of the employee*^ frae attendance is NOT the sponsor of the event. I have determined that the employee's fiee attendance is valued at $250 or less, and more than 100 persons arc expected to aaend the gathering. 1 have also determined that the Dcpament's interest in the employee's participation in the event outweighs the concern that acceptance of the g& of frcc attendance may or may appear to impropnly influence the cmployce in the perf-
Signature of Apncy.Designte: /
