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Medina, Natalia (CONTR)
From: McCrea, Jim (CONTR)Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 2:56 PMTo: Carlson, JaimeSubject: Accepted: Key Drivers in Credit Subsidy Cost
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From: jim McCrea
To: McCrea, Jim (CONTR)
Subject: Credit Subsidy Analysis
Date: Thursday, November 03, 2011 5:29:52 PM
Attachments: 110311 Credit Subsidy Summary.pdf
Jim
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James C. McCrea
JAMES McCREA & ASSOCIATES LLC
272 Newtown Tpk.
Wilton, CT 06897
Phone: (203) 247-2791
Fax: (203) 762-8654
jimmccrea@optonline.net
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From: Khan, Zuhair
To: "Brian.Hoffmann@CliffordChance.com"; "David.Evans@CliffordChance.com";""Christopher.Worth@CliffordChance.com" (Christopher.Worth@CliffordChance.com)"; Sprung, Lloyd; Sieh,Stephen;Yi, Bo ; Gupta, Pranav; Richardson, Susan; Carlson, Jaime; Whitcombe, Nicholas;Laura.Capelin@CliffordChance.com; McCrea, Jim (CONTR); Donovan, Nancy
Subject: Credit subsidy discussion
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From: Miller, Jason
To: Whitcombe, Nicholas; Richardson, Susan; boakley@scullycapital.com; McCrea, Jim (CONTR); Colyar, Kelly T.;Carroll, Kevin; Lyberg, Sarah A.; Engle, Sarah; Robinson, Donovan
Cc: Rowe, David; Timberlake, Courtney B.; Neuman, Melissa
Subject: Credit subsidy discussion
When: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 10:15 AM-11:15 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).Where: Call in: 202.395.6392 Code: 512.5186Note: The GMT offset above does not reflect daylight saving time adjustments.*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*UPDATED: We have moved back by 15 minutes due to a 9:30 call that is now running behind.
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From: Winters, Matthew
To: "boakley@scullycapital.com"; "Anthony Curcio"; McCrea, Jim (CONTR)
Subject: Credit Subsidy Discussion
Attachments: BCTD v4.pptx
When: Wednesday, July 06, 2011 2:30 PM-3:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).Where: Call-in: (605) 475-4000 - Passcode: 338287#
Note: The GMT offset above does not reflect daylight saving time adjustments.
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Brian/Anthony-
I am attending a meeting at the White House tomorrow with OMB and representatives of the Building Trades union to discuss the TitleXVII credit subsidy calculation methodology. The BT folks have some concerns
and theyve requested this meeting to discuss them. I know very little about these issues, but Ivebeen asked to attend as the DOE representative.
Would you mind taking a look at the attached slide deck in which OMB lays out the unions concerns, and puts forward the proposedresponse? Id love to hear your thoughts on the issues, and comments on the Administrations proposed response.
Thanks very much.
Matt
From: Carroll, KevinSent: Wednesday, July 06, 2011 11:44 AMTo: Levine, Brian S.; Winters, MatthewCc: Timberlake, Courtney B.; Ericsson, Sally C.; Colyar, Kelly T.; Dick, John ; Lyberg, Sarah A.; Mertens, Richard A.Subject: Bldg trades meeting tomorrow
Attached is a draft of the points we want to make in the meeting tomorrow, based on Brians outline from last week. Per ourmanagements instruction, we will be rewriting these as talkers and reorganizing to have each point and counterpoint(s) together.
We would use an agenda rather than hand out the slides, because our mgt is concerned that we would need a more formal responseto be signed off if we were to give them paper to carry. We will work on the agenda also, but it will essentially be the capital letteritems.
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From: Winters Matthew
To: McCrea Jim (CONTR)
Subject: Fw: Accurate?
Date: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 7:27:03 AM
Jim-
Are you ok with this ? Thanks.
From : Winters, MatthewTo: 'jim McCrea'
Sent : Mon Dec 27 16:34:24 2010Subject : RE: Accurate?
Thanks again.
I consolidated your pre-closing efforts to the following. Are you ok with this? Specifically, is it accurate to say that the
Thanks.
Credit
Reviews transaction docs as they are prepared To ensure that credit concerns are adequately addressed
Final Credit review by ratings agency
Prepare final cash flows and credit subsidy analysis Final transaction cash flows are prepared with FFB input
Prepare/Submit final packet to OMB and Treasury Packet includes: original pre-CRB OMB packet; revised
presentation identifying changes; final term sheet; updated third-
party reports; final financial model; final risk rating and recovery
matrices; credit rating cross-walk; and final cash flows and credit
subsidy analysis.
Brief OMB/Treasury
Respond to OMB/Treasury Questions in Writing
OMB approves credit subsidy score
From: jim McCrea [mailto:jimmccrea@optonline.net]Sent: Monday, December 27, 2010 3:51 PMTo: Winters, MatthewSubject: RE: Accurate?Here is a revised power point. My changes are in red so they should show up. I figure that you can take what you want of this for inclusion
in the other. I tried not to overdo things but Credit gets involved very early and serves a role that is far more than simply a review function.
Holler if you have questions. After 4, I should still be able to respond to e-mails while on the call with OMB which is scheduled for an hour.
Jim
_____________________________________________James C. McCrea
JAMES McCREA & ASSOCIATES LLC272 Newtown Tpk.
Wilton, CT 06897
Phone: (203) 247-2791
Fax: (203) 762-8654
jimmccrea@optonline.net
From: Winters, Matthew [mailto:Matthew.Winters@Hq.Doe.Gov]Sent: Monday, December 27, 2010 3:39 PMTo: 'jim McCrea'Subject: RE: Accurate?Thank yoU!
From: jim McCrea [mailto:jimmccrea@optonline.net]Sent: Monday, December 27, 2010 3:38 PMTo: Winters, MatthewSubject: RE: Accurate?Got them. Working away. You should have them before 4PM as I have a call with OMB on at 4.Jim
_____________________________________________James C. McCrea
JAMES McCREA & ASSOCIATES LLC272 Newtown Tpk.
Wilton, CT 06897
Phone: (203) 247-2791
Fax: (203) 762-8654
jimmccrea@optonline.net
From: Winters, Matthew [mailto:Matthew.Winters@Hq.Doe.Gov]Sent: Monday, December 27, 2010 3:32 PMTo: 'jim McCrea'Subject: RE: Accurate?
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You should now have both documents.
From: jim McCrea [mailto:jimmccrea@optonline.net]Sent: Monday, December 27, 2010 3:19 PMTo: Winters, MatthewSubject: RE: Accurate?Can you send me the table as a separate document so that I can edit it. Need to add some things.Jim
_____________________________________________James C. McCreaJAMES McCREA & ASSOCIATES LLC272 Newtown Tpk.
Wilton, CT 06897
Phone: (203) 247-2791
Fax: (203) 762-8654
jimmccrea@optonline.net
From: McCrea, Jim [mailto:Jim.McCrea@Hq.Doe.Gov]Sent: Monday, December 27, 2010 3:12 PMTo: jimmccrea@optonline.netSubject: FW: Accurate?-------------------------------------------
From Winters, Matthew
Sent Monday, December 27, 2010 3:12:19 PMTo McCrea, Jim
Subject Accurate?
Auto forwarded by a Rule
Jim-
Have I accurately and benignly captured the steps in the pre-Conditional Commitment and pre-Closing credit and interagency review process, for purposes of a generic "Chronology" of a
Title XVII Loan Guarantee? Thanks.
I've attached a Power Point version of this chart which attempts to place each task in the proper relative chronological order too.
Matt
Pre Conditional Commitment
Credit
Credit Paper review/approval
Credit Advisor receives draft Credit Paper from Origination
Reviews draft Credit Paper Review includes analysis of underlying documents and deal terms
Develops/edits Credit Paper with Orig ination Team Advisor seeks additional info, c larif ication, analysis
Approves Credit Paper
Approval of Risk and Recovery Matrices
Receive draft matrices from Origination
Review draft matrices
Discuss and Develop matrices with Origination Team
Approve matrices
Review, edit, and approve CC/CRB
packetReview includes: PP Slides, Credit Paper, Term Sheet, and IE Report.
Review and approve OMB/Treasury
Packet
Reviews/approves: PP Slides; Project Model; Credit Paper; Proposed Term Sheet; Risk/Recovery Matrices; and
IE Report
Pre-Closing
Credit
Final Credit review by ratings
agency
Prepare/Submit final packet
to OMB and Treasury
Packet includes: original pre-CRB OMB packet; Final Term Sheet; updated IE report; updated Financial Model; final Risk
Rating and Recovery Matrices; final Credit Rating report; Rating Cross-Walk.
Respond to OMB/Treasury
Questions in Writing
OMB approves credit subsidy
score
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From: McCrea, Jim
To: "jimmccrea@optonline.net"
Subject: FW: Appropriations Restriction
Date: Monday, April 05, 2010 9:02:00 PM
-----Original Message-----From: Leong, AlvinSent: Monday, April 05, 2010 6:30 PMTo: DL-CF-1.3 Federal Staff; DL-CF-1.3 Contractor StaffSubject: Appropriations Restriction
Please note that the restriction described below applies (as indicated) to the Omnibus Appropriations Actof 2009, and, as such, does not apply to loan guarantees funded under other appropriations authority.For example, the restriction does not apply to loan guarantees for projects that have their credit subsidycosts paid under Section 1705 (a program funded under the Recovery Act).
Nevertheless, in an abundance of caution, please let one of the attorneys know if you do have a project
that may have other Federal involvement, even if the project appears to be Section 1705-eligible.
Please also note that we have posted an FAQ on this topic:
http://www.lgprogram.energy.gov/faq2.htm#17.
-----Original Message-----From: Leong, AlvinSent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 1:13 PMTo: DL-CF-1.3 Federal Staff; DL-CF-1.3 Contractor StaffSubject: Appropriations Restriction
Please be aware that there is a restriction in the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009 relating to the
Title 17 Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program that prevents the making of loan guarantees tosupport any project where funds, personnel or property of any Federal agency, instrumentality,personnel or affiliated entity are expected to be used, directly or indirectly, to support the project orobtain goods or services from the project.
The restriction is broadly worded and applies to acquisitions, contracts, demonstrations, exchanges,grants, incentives, leases, procurements, sales, other transaction authority, or other arrangements. Asan example, it would apply to off-take agreements with Federal entities. The provision contains somelimited exceptions.
Please contact the Chief Counsel's Office if you have any questions or are aware of a project that maybe restricted as described above.
Alvin LeongAttorney AdvisorU.S. Department of Energy202-287-5621
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Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
From: James C McCrea Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 07:43:46 -0400To: ; Subject: FW: Credit Subsidy ModelWell, what is going on?
Jim
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James C. McCrea
JAMES McCREA & ASSOCIATES LLC
272 Newtown Tpk.
Wilton, CT 06897
Phone: (203) 247-2791
Fax: (203) 762-8654
jimmccrea@optonline.net
From: McCrea, Jim [mailto:Jim.McCrea@Hq.Doe.Gov]Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 7:41 AMTo: jimmccrea@optonline.netSubject: FW: Credit Subsidy Model
-------------------------------------------From: Frantz, DavidSent: Friday, May 14, 2010 7:41:05 AM
To: McCrea, JimSubject: FW: Credit Subsidy ModelAuto forwarded by a RuleWhats this for goodness sake?
David G. Frantz
US Department of EnergyDirector, Loan Guarantee Office, CF-1.3
Office: (202) 586-8361 Fax: (202) 586-7366
David.Frantz@hq.doe.gov
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From: Seward, Lachlan
To: McCrea, Jim (CONTR); "morrell"; Rossotti, Edward; "Garry.Reeder@do.treas.gov"; Sumner, William;"Alan.Fu@do.treas.gov"; Donatucci, Robert; Mates, Michael; macreajimmccrea@optonline.net
Subject: FW: DOE Credit Subsidy Model walkthrough
When: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).Where: 4B-127
Note: The GMT offset above does not reflect daylight saving time adjustments.
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-----Original Appointment---- -From: Seward, LachlanSent: Friday, July 09, 2010 12:23 PMTo: Seward, Lachlan; Rossotti, Edward; Sumner, William; Donatucci, Robert; Mates, Michael; morrell; HYPERLINK"mailto:macreajimmccrea@optonline.net" macreajimmccrea@optonline.net; HYPERLINK "mailto:Garry.Reeder@do.treas.gov"Garry.Reeder@do.treas.gov; HYPERLINK "mailto:Alan.Fu@do.treas.gov" Alan.Fu@do.treas.govSubject: DOE Credit Subsidy Model walkthroughWhen: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).Where: 4B-127
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From: James C McCrea
To: McCrea, Jim (CONTR)
Subject: FW: DOE OMB Transaction Processing Framework
Date: Thursday, May 06, 2010 10:17:27 AM
Attachments: DOE Detailed Transaction Framework 022610.doc
Jim
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James C. McCrea
JAMES McCREA & ASSOCIATES LLC
272 Newtown Tpk.
Wilton, CT 06897
Phone: (203) 247-2791
Fax: (203) 762-8654
jimmccrea@optonline.net
From: James C McCrea [mailto:jimmccrea@optonline.net]Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 2:27 PMTo: 'Silver, Jonathan'Subject: FW: DOE OMB Transaction Processing FrameworkJonathan
Here is the latest I have which is what we sent to you.
Jim
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James C. McCrea
JAMES McCREA & ASSOCIATES LLC272 Newtown Tpk.
Wilton, CT 06897
Phone: (203) 247-2791
Fax: (203) 762-8654
jimmccrea@optonline.net
From: James C McCrea [mailto:jimmccrea@optonline.net]Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 8:48 AMTo: 'Silver, Jonathan'Cc: 'Frantz, David'; 'Roger McDaniel'; 'Brian Oakley'; 'anthony.curcio@summitllc.us'; 'Saltiel, David'Subject: DOE OMB Transaction Processing Framework
Jonathan
Here is the latest draft of the framework.
I made a few minor word changes including .
I have reviewed the draft and feel that it is precise in what both DOE and OMB
deliverables are and the timetable for deliveries by OMB. Many of the items do not have
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dates attached to them . However, the process for OMB
approving the Credit Subsidy Costs estimates can be, and is, clearly articulated.
Jim
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James C. McCrea
JAMES McCREA & ASSOCIATES LLC
272 Newtown Tpk.Wilton, CT 06897
Phone: (203) 247-2791
Fax: (203) 762-8654
jimmccrea@optonline.net
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From: jim McCrea
To: McCrea, Jim (CONTR)
Subject: FW: Fixed Rate FIPP Subsidy Treatment
Date: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 5:52:31 PM
Jim
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James C. McCrea
JAMES McCREA & ASSOCIATES LLC
272 Newtown Tpk.
Wilton, CT 06897
Phone: (203) 247-2791
Fax: (203) 762-8654
jimmccrea@optonline.net
From: boakley@scullycapital.com [mailto:boakley@scullycapital.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 5:38 PMTo: jimmccrea@optonline.netCc: rogermcdaniel@optonline.net; Anthony Curcio (anthony.curcio@summitllc.us);kjatindarya@scullycapital.comSubject: Fixed Rate FIPP Subsidy Treatment
Jim & Roger,
Please see text below that Anthony and I developed. Long story short: no further adjustment
required. I expect well need further interaction with OMB on the matter.
Regards,
Brian
Kelly,
DOE has reviewed the options available for the FIPP fixed rate guarantee.
Here is what we have found:
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In summary, at this time we know the following key inputs to credit subsidy for FIPP fixed rate loan
guarantees:
1. The discount rate;2. Amortization schedule;3. Interest rate associated with the guaranteed obligation;4. The default frequency over time; and5. The recovery rate.
Together, these inputs provide for the cost to and from the government associated with the loan
guarantee. Moving forward, DOE proposes
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From: Richardson, Susan
To: McCrea, Jim (CONTR)
Subject: FW: Letter to Secretary Chu from Reps. Cummings and Kucinich
Date: Thursday, August 04, 2011 9:00:13 AM
Attachments: 2011 0803.EEC-DJK to DOE.credit subsidy fees-nuclear powerplant construction.pdf
fyi
From: Davis, ChristopherSent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 5:53 PMTo: Lane, Jeff; Jenkins, Amelia; Lev, Sean; Fygi, Eric; Leistikow, Dan; LaVera, Damien; Silver, Jonathan;Winters, Matthew; Richardson, Susan; De Vos, EricaSubject: FW: Letter to Secretary Chu from Reps. Cummings and KucinichSee the attached letter to Sec. Chu from Reps. Cummings and Kucinich regarding the CBO report on
credit subsidy calculations for nuclear loan guarantees. The letter, which is also on the
committees minority website, flags the CBO report for our attention and expresses concerns about
the nuclear subsidy calculations. However it also notes that that the Members do not have any
reason to believe that DOEs calculation of credit subsidy fees for other energy technologies is
inappropriate. The letter asks for a meeting to discuss the CBO findings. I am planning to suggest
a staff level discussion as a first step, which I expect the committee staff would accept.
CED
From: Hultberg, Carla [mailto:Carla.Hultberg@mail.house.gov]Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 5:17 PMTo: Davis, Christopher
Subject: Letter to Secretary Chu from Reps. Cummings and KucinichPlease see the attached letter to DOE Secretary Chu from Reps. Cummings and Kucinich.
Thank you, Carla Hultberg
_________________________________________
Carla Hultberg
Minority Chief Clerk/Office Administrator
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
U.S. House of Representatives
(202) 225-5668 or (bb) 202-595-4740
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From: Richardson, Susan
To: McCrea, Jim (CONTR); "Brian Oakley"
Cc: deForest, Alicia; Fygi, Eric
Subject: FW: Loan Guarantee Documents
Date: Thursday, April 08, 2010 10:46:54 AM
Kucinich Staff briefing at 2 PM Tuesday April 13 confirmed.
I note that I (plus Scott Harris, Jonathan Silver and others) have been summoned to a
conference call this PM w/ OMB on the subject of nuclear loans and credit subsidy
this afternoon. Assume it is motivated by this issue. So stay tuned.
From: Schulman, Howard [mailto:Howard.Schulman@mail.house.gov]Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 10:37 AMTo: Richardson, SusanCc: Bourke, Jaron; cschenewerk@omb.eop.govSubject: RE: Loan Guarantee DocumentsYes, Susan. Im sorry I didnt get back to you to confirm that sooner.
I will email you a room number as soon as we determine the precise location.
See you on Tuesday,
Howard
From: Richardson, Susan [mailto:Susan.Richardson@hq.doe.gov]Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 9:56 AM
To: Schulman, HowardCc: Bourke, Jaron; deForest, Alicia; 'cschenewerk@omb.eop.gov'; Levy, JonathanSubject: RE: Loan Guarantee DocumentsHoward, should I consider this confirmed? thnx
From: Richardson, SusanSent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 10:11 AMTo: 'Schulman, Howard'Cc: Bourke, Jaron; deForest, Alicia; cschenewerk@omb.eop.gov; Levy, JonathanSubject: RE: Loan Guarantee DocumentsHoward, We suggest 2:00 - 3:30 PM on Tuesday April 13.
From: Schulman, Howard [mailto:Howard.Schulman@mail.house.gov]Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 9:37 AMTo: Richardson, SusanCc: Bourke, Jaron; deForest, Alicia; cschenewerk@omb.eop.gov; Levy, JonathanSubject: RE: Loan Guarantee DocumentsProbably around 90 minutes, more or less.
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From: Richardson, Susan [mailto:Susan.Richardson@hq.doe.gov]Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 9:24 AMTo: Schulman, HowardCc: Bourke, Jaron; deForest, Alicia; cschenewerk@omb.eop.gov; Levy, Jonathan
Subject: RE: Loan Guarantee DocumentsHow much time were you thinking of?
From: Schulman, Howard [mailto:Howard.Schulman@mail.house.gov]Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 9:22 AMTo: Richardson, SusanCc: Bourke, Jaron; deForest, Alicia; cschenewerk@omb.eop.gov; Levy, JonathanSubject: RE: Loan Guarantee DocumentsSusan,
Right now, we can meet any time on Monday or Tuesday. You may want to make it Tuesday to
maximize the chance that OMB will be able to join us. Caryn is out of her office until Monday.
Please let us know as soon as possible so that we can block out that time slot.
Thanks,
Howard
From: Richardson, Susan [mailto:Susan.Richardson@hq.doe.gov]Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 6:16 PM
To: Schulman, HowardCc: Bourke, Jaron; deForest, Alicia; cschenewerk@omb.eop.gov; Levy, JonathanSubject: RE: Loan Guarantee DocumentsHoward, We would like to schedule the technical briefing for early next week. Can
you suggest some times that would work for you? Alicia and I will plan to come
with two DOE consultants who are most familiar with the credit subsidy model and
process. It would, no doubt, be preferable to have an OMB representative at the
briefing as well, but I am not in a position to speak for OMBs availability.
Accordingly, particularly in light of your timing requirements, we would like to go
ahead and schedule a DOE briefing. We will, of course, be happy to have OMB join
if is someone is available. Look forward to hearing from you.
Regards, Susan
From: Schulman, Howard [mailto:Howard.Schulman@mail.house.gov]Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 10:51 AM
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To: Richardson, SusanCc: Bourke, JaronSubject: RE: Loan Guarantee DocumentsSusan,
Thanks for your prompt reply.
Is there any chance that you could schedule the technical briefing soon? Wed like to talk to thepeople who are most knowledgeable on the model, if possible some time in the next seven days.
Thanks again,
Howard
From: Richardson, Susan [mailto:Susan.Richardson@hq.doe.gov]Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 5:30 PMTo: Schulman, Howard; cschenewerk@omb.eop.govCc: Bourke, Jaron; deForest, AliciaSubject: RE: Loan Guarantee Documents
Howard, How did your vacation end so quickly?? (I hope it was good.) We are
working feverishly to pull together responsive materials; and also hoping to
schedule a technical briefing on credit subsidy. Working around spring holidays has
been a challenge, but I hope to have more specifics by Wednesday. Kind regards,
susan
From: Schulman, Howard [mailto:Howard.Schulman@mail.house.gov]Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 2:35 PM
To: Richardson, Susan; cschenewerk@omb.eop.govCc: Bourke, JaronSubject: Loan Guarantee DocumentsSusan and Caryn,
I am writing to check what progress has been made on the documents and questions we discussed on
March 25. We would like to get as much additional information and documentation as we can before
the hearing, which is now scheduled for 2pm on Tuesday, April 20, 2010.
Sincerely,
Howard Schulman
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2. Is the credit subsidy fee a one-time payment?
3. Is there any situation in which the credit subsidy fee is reevaluated after it is paid, and an increasedfee is required, if circumstances change or problems arise?
4. Is there any amount that would be deemed too large to be considered as a loan guarantee?
It is our understanding that the answers to these questions are 1)b, 2)yes, 3)no and 4)no, but we wantto confirm that we are correct.
Thanks for your help,
Howard
-----Original Message-----From: Utech, Dan [mailto:Dan.Utech@hq.doe.gov]Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 12:04 PMTo: Schulman, HowardSubject: RE: Loan Program Briefing
What's the best number to reach you at?
-----Original Message-----From: Schulman, Howard [mailto:Howard.Schulman@mail.house.gov]Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 10:42 AMTo: Utech, DanCc: Richardson, Susan; cschenewerk@omb.eop.gov; Bourke, JaronSubject: RE: Loan Program Briefing
Dan,
I understand your concerns, but there are a few questions that we need answers to very soon (i.e., inthe next two days) so that we can prepare for the hearing that we are holding next week. These are"conceptual"
questions, not questions that require any technical detail to answer. Is it possible to arrange a telephonecall so that we can get answers to these questions asap?
Howard
-----Original Message-----From: Utech, Dan [mailto:Dan.Utech@hq.doe.gov]Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 6:02 PMTo: Schulman, HowardCc: 'Eltrich, Katherine A.'Subject: Loan Program Briefing
Hi Howard-
I work in the Secretary's office at DOE, and am reaching out about the loan program briefing that DOEstaff have been working on with you. We believe that it's critical that DOE and OMB conduct thisbriefing jointly, but unfortunately we're not going to be able to pull that off for next week. However, weare committed to doing the briefing soon after that, and we will be getting you proposed dates andtimes early next week. Jonathan Silver and Sally Ericsson will be leading the briefing. Thanks for youpatience. Have a good weekend.
Dan Utech
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Senior Advisor to the SecretaryU.S. Department of Energy202-586-0339dan.utech@hq.doe.gov
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From: James C McCrea
To: McCrea, Jim (CONTR)
Subject: FW: OMB Process
Date: Monday, May 24, 2010 10:03:58 AM
Jim_____________________________________________
James C. McCrea
JAMES McCREA & ASSOCIATES LLC
272 Newtown Tpk.
Wilton, CT 06897
Phone: (203) 247-2791
Fax: (203) 762-8654
jimmccrea@optonline.net
From: James C McCrea [mailto:jimmccrea@optonline.net]
Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 6:41 PMTo: 'Fridell, Monique'; 'Tobin, Daniel'; 'Repetti, Ted'; 'Paul Ameer'; Steve Shulman(sashulman@gmail.com); 'Renee Sass'; 'Julie Stewart'; Steve Fisher (sfisher@scullycapital.com);'boakley@scullycapital.com'; 'Anthony Curcio'; 'matt Kittell'; 'Hodges, Sven'; 'Ku, Ruth'; 'Leong, Alvin';Kim, Dong; Don BennettCc: 'Frantz, David'; 'Seward, Lachlan'Subject: OMB ProcessMonique, Dan, Ted et al.
Since you have the potential June transactions, I am writing to let you know that the
process for dealing with OMB is changing. What I am laying out below has not been
agreed upon but is likely to form the basis for an agreement between DOE/OMB/Treasuryand FFB. The purpose is to insure that, in accordance with the wishes of the 7th floor, as
expressed Friday evening, we can go to CRB with OMB approval of the credit subsidy cost
and having completed the required consultation with Treasury. Part of the objective is to
. While this has not yet been agreed
upon (discussions occurred this weekend) I still thought it important to give you a heads up
as a process like I describe below is likely to apply to your transactions and you need to
take such a process into consideration as you plan your work and schedules. Whether
this is the exact process or not, the point is
Dave and I will keep you posted as this effort progresses and it is likely that there will be
agreement an agreement this week.
POTENTIAL PROCESS
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Jim_____________________________________________
James C. McCrea
JAMES McCREA & ASSOCIATES LLC
272 Newtown Tpk.
Wilton, CT 06897
Phone: (203) 247-2791
Fax: (203) 762-8654
jimmccrea@optonline.net
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From: Winters, Matthew
To: McCrea, Jim (CONTR); "boakley@scullycapital.com"
Subject: Info neeed for revised Recover Rate Memo
Date: Thursday, September 09, 2010 11:41:30 AM
Attachments: RevRecoveryRatingMemo (V.2).docx
Jim/Brian-
Ive incorporated almost all of Jonathans edits to the Recover Rate memo. I have
highlighted in YELLOW some additional information that I was hoping you could complete
(and then return to me a draft that includes them). They are:
1.
.
Iwelcome any other comments/edits (though Jonathan has already reviewed most of this).
Thanks very much.
Jonathan would like tocirculate this memo by mid-afternoon---so Id appreciate if you
could turn these around quickly. Thanks again.
Matt
Matthew A. Winters
Senior Advisor, Loan Programs
U.S. Department of Energy
(o) 202.287.6262
(c) 202.407.2400
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matthew.winters@hq.doe.gov
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From: Silver, Jonathan
To: McCrea, Jim (CONTR)
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2010 1:59:55 PM
When this afternoon are we meeting on the credit subsidy model? I'd like to do that soon.
Jonathan SilverExecutive DirectorLoan ProgramsUS Department of Energy1000 Independence Avenue, S.W.Washington, DC 20585Phone: 202-287-5900email: jonathan.silver@hq.doe.gov
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From: Silver, Jonathan
To: McCrea, Jim (CONTR)
Date: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 1:05:09 PM
Can you give me a working definition of the credit subsidy fee that will make sense to a reporter.Thanks.
Jonathan SilverExecutive DirectorLoan ProgramsUS Department of Energy1000 Independence Avenue, S.W.Washington, DC 20585Phone: 202-287-5900email: jonathan.silver@hq.doe.gov
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From: Silver, Jonathan
To: McCrea, Jim (CONTR)
Date: Thursday, April 08, 2010 12:00:52 PM
Can you talk me through the basics of the credit subsidy model again while we are at the lgp party.thanks,
Jonathan SilverExecutive DirectorLoan ProgramsUS Department of Energy1000 Independence Avenue, S.W.Washington, DC 20585Phone: 202-287-5900email: jonathan.silver@hq.doe.gov
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From: Otness, Chris on behalf ofSilver, Jonathan
To: Harris, Scott Blake; McCrea, Jim (CONTR); Isakowitz, Steve; Richardson, Susan; Frantz, David; Hanson,Christopher; Miller, Bryan; Dickerson, Katharine
Cc: jimmccrea@optonline.net
Subject: OMB/CBO/LGPO Meeting on Credit Subsidy
Start: Monday, August 09, 2010 10:30:00 AM
End: Monday, August 09, 2010 11:30:00 AM
Location: CBO: Room Number 483 - Ford House Office Building
When: Monday, August 09, 2010 10:30 AM-11:30 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).Where: CBO: Room Number 483 - Ford House Office Building
Note: The GMT offset above does not reflect daylight saving time adjustments.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
All I do not think it has been decided who makes the most sense to attend this meeting but I wanted to make sure that this is on allof your radars. I will update the room number as soon as I hear back from CBO/OMB. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Best,
Chris OtnessLoan ProgramsU.S. Department of Energy
Room: 4A-087(O) 202.287.5900(C) 202.525.9318(F) 202.287.5816
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From: Winters, Matthew
To: McCrea, Jim (CONTR)
Subject: Question
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 5:53:38 PM
Jim-
This is inthe context of some questions being asked by the House appropriations
committee staff. Do you think this is a fair response: Thanks.
Hai is checking on bullet #1.
On the others, it cant really be broken down like that. Here a very much oversimplified
order of likely credit subsidy score (from highest to lowest) fullyrecognizing that each
score is highly, highly project-specific so these are gross oversimplifications.
1.
From: Hanson, Christopher
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 5:25 PMTo: Winters, Matthew; Duong, Hai; Barwell, OwenCc: Gonzales Harsha, MarcosSubject: RE: Attached Image
Thanks.
Based on your response below Follow up questions from Taunja:
You mention that FIPP projects are more mature than innovative projects. Howmany of each under 1705? Which ones are FIPP/Commercial/Innovative?
Which kinds of projects have higher scores? Wind? Solar? Can you provideaverage credit subsidy scores by sector?
You mention a plug number for projects with term sheets out is the plugbased on the type of project? If not, how do you determine what the plug should be?
Thanks again.
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Matthew A. Winters
Senior Advisor, Loan Programs
U.S. Department of Energy
(o) 202.287.6262
(c) 202.407.2400
matthew.winters@hq.doe.gov
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From: Richardson, Susan
To: Frantz, David; McCrea, Jim (CONTR); Silver, Jonathan
Subject: RE:
Date: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 12:29:21 PM
yup
-----Original Message-----From: Frantz, DavidSent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 11:34 AMTo: Richardson, Susan; McCrea, Jim; Silver, JonathanSubject: RE:
Yes but the form or structure can be agreed at closing but not operative until funding.
David G. FrantzUS Department of EnergyDirector, Loan Guarantee Office, CF-1.3Office: (202) 586-8361 Fax: (202) 586-7366 David.Frantz@hq.doe.gov
-----Original Message-----From: Richardson, SusanSent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 11:24 AMTo: McCrea, Jim; Frantz, David; Silver, JonathanSubject: RE:
The terms - or a form of agreement.
-----Original Message-----From: McCrea, JimSent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 11:20 AM
To: Richardson, Susan; Frantz, David; Silver, JonathanSubject: RE:
Totally agree and there is no reason that one can't be in place.
Jim
Jim McCreaContractor & Senior Credit AdvisorLoan ProgramsU.S. Department of Energyjim.mccrea@hq.doe.gov(203) 247-2791
-----Original Message-----From: Richardson, SusanSent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 11:03 AMTo: Richardson, Susan; Frantz, David; Silver, JonathanCc: McCrea, JimSubject: RE:
It occurs to me (not for purposes of briefing, but our internal thinking) that, absent extenuating
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Cc: McCrea, JimSubject: RE:
This is easy from my perspective, and I have conveyed the same to OMB yesterday, however I will letSusan opine:
1.) The commitment letter/term sheets are always superseded by the actual loan documents.
2.) The loan documents in their total are the legally binding contracts governing all aspects of thetransaction/transactions involved for the project. Therefore, there is little difference if a CP relates to aclosing event or to a funding event as long as the language is perfected in the documents. It is mostcommon for there to be CP's to funding in transactions and this in no way contributes to enhanced risk.In fact, CP's to first funding are in of themselves designed to mitigate risk.
Susan may wish to further elaborate on these assertions.
Dave
David G. FrantzUS Department of EnergyDirector, Loan Guarantee Office, CF-1.3Office: (202) 586-8361 Fax: (202) 586-7366 David.Frantz@hq.doe.gov
-----Original Message-----From: Silver, JonathanSent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 7:40 AMTo: Frantz, David; Richardson, SusanSubject:
I need talking points for why cp's to first funding also make sense and are permitted and how we can
protect the public (documents control; further de risks, etc) Thanks.
Jonathan SilverExecutive DirectorLoan ProgramsU.S. Department of Energy
Jonathan.Silver@hq.doe.gov
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From: Mwavua, Andrew
To: McCrea, Jim (CONTR)
Subject: RE: A few high-level questions on LGPO Credit Policy
Date: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 2:06:37 PM
Very well, thank you so very much I know that youre very busy, so I appreciate this even more.
Andrew
From: McCrea, JimSent: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 2:06 PMTo: Mwavua, AndrewSubject: RE: A few high-level questions on LGPO Credit Policy
Andrew --
I think I am available in the morning but there are some things moving
around. Will confirm later today.
For now, here are some answers embedded in red, bold, caps.
Jim
James C. McCrea
Senior Credit Advisor
Loan Programs
U.S. Department of Energy
jim.mccrea@hq.doe.gov
(203) 247-2791
-----Original Message-----
From: Mwavua, Andrew
Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 12:08 PM
To: McCrea, Jim
Subject: A few high-level questions on LGPO Credit Policy
Jim,
It was a pleasure to have met you on Friday last week, when Kimberly Arigbede
introduced us.
I am the analyst within CFO that has been assigned to the loan programs. Our
office (the Office of Risk Management within the Office of the CFO) is
working complete our analysis on Recovery Act challenges for LGPO for Steve
Isakowitz, the CFO, by COB tomorrow. As we discussed, I will be sending you
a meeting request later today. In the meantime, I was hoping the below
questions are brief and high-level enough for you to initially respond prior
to our meeting? Thank you in advance.
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1) When is a credit subsidy % or range determined within LGPO?
THERE IS A 3 PART PROCESS FOR THE CREDIT SUBSIDY COSTS. EACH STEP IS CALLED
A GATE. GATE 1 IS A BROAD RANGE CALCULATION AT THE TIME OF THE APPLICATION
WITH NO DOE ANALYSIS. IT RELIES ON THE AMORTIZATION SCHEDULE IN THE
APPLICATION AND THE RATING AGENCY CREDIT ASSESSMENT SUBMITTED WITH THE
APPLICATION. CERTAIN CASH FLOWS ARE GENERATED AND SUBMITTED FTO OMB FOR
APPROVAL.
GATE 2 OCURS AS PART OF THE CONDITIONAL COMMITMENT STAGE. THIS IS PREPARED
AS THE DUE DILIGENCE NECESSARY FOR GOING TO CRB IS COMPLETED. DOE GENERATES
RISK AND RECOVERY RATINGS BASED ON ITS ANALYIS OF THE TRANSACTION AND THEN
CASH FLOWS WHICH ARE SENT TO OMB FOR APPROVAL.
GATE 3 IS PART OF THE TRANSACTION CLOSING PROCESS AND RESULTS IN S SINGLE
POINT CREDIT SUBSIDY COST BASED ON THE DOE RISK AND RECOVERY TRATINGS AND
CASH FLOWS. THIS IS APPROVED BY OMB. AT THIS POINT, UNDER T17, THE
OBKLIGATING EVENT OCURS.
UNDER ATVM, THE OBLIGATING EVENT AND THE SINGLE POINT CREDIT SUBSIDY COST
OCURS AS PART OF THE CONDITIONAL COMMITMENT PHASE WHEN THE TRANSACTION IS
TAKEN TO CRB.
2) When do we first share it with OMB, and when do the respond initially? SEE
ABOVE.
(I know that ultimately, the final credit
subsidy rate is 30 days before closing). ACTUALLY NOT. WE GET A FINAL CREDIT
SUBSIDY COST ABOUT 3 DAYS BEFORE CLOSING WHICH IS AT THE END OF A PROCESS
WHICH COMMENCED 28 DAYS (CALENDAR NOT BUSINESS) PRIOR TO CLOSING WHEN A FULL
PACKAGE OF MATERIAL IS PROVIDED TO OMB INCLUDING THE FINAL CASH FLOWS FOR THE
CREDIT SUBSIDY COST CALCULATION.
3) What are the rates and/or ranges of credit subsidy for the current and
imminent conditional commitments?
HOPE THAT HELPS. IF YOU HAVE MORE QUESTIONS FIRE AWAY. I PROBABLY WONT BEABLE TO RESPOND TIL THIS EVENING AS WE ARE
IF YOU NEED NUMBERS ON PAST ATVM
TRANSACTIONS, I DO NOT KNOW THOSE AND EXPECT THAT YOU WOULD HAVE TO GET THAT
INFO FROM LACH SEWARD.
JIM
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Please advise and thank you once again.
Best Regards,
____________________________
Andrew Mwavua
Office of Risk ManagementOffice of the Chief Financial Officer
andrew.mwavua@hq.doe.gov
(O) 202-586-4310
(C) 202-295-7743
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(c) 202.407.2400
matthew.winters@hq.doe.gov
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From: Davis, Christopher
To: McCrea, Jim (CONTR)
Subject: RE: call w/ mareky"s staff
Date: Saturday, October 22, 2011 2:04:12 PM
Thank you for the explanation Jim. I think it is appropriate to take a look at the analysis
you guys come up with and then see what additional explanations we need in order to
make the issues you describe below to anyone asking about it. Thanks again for following-
up on this, and I hope youve had agood vacation!
CED
_____________________________________________From: McCrea, Jim (CONTR)Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 7:05 PM
To: Davis, ChristopherSubject: RE: call w/ mareky's staff
Meant to drop you a note today and just did not get to it yet. The answer is yes, we are
making progress and the analysis is underway. It actually requires a very extensive analysis
to be able to respond and I expect it to be done some time next week.
There are many
things that change between
For example, the calculation of credit subsidy cost is verycomplex and needs to be carefully adjusted for the structure of the transaction as all the
cash flows must be precisely calculated. On transactions with multiple debt tranches, the
structuring of the credit subsidy analysis is very complex and difficult. We start with our
best view on how to calculate it for a given structure and that is sent to OMB as a way to
start a dialogue with them on how to properly calculate credit subsidy cost. This happens
on many transactions.
I am on vacation next week but entirely available if you need me as I will have cell phone
and e-mail access and will be working off and on during the vacation. Have a good
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weekend.
Jim
Jim McCrea
Contractor & Senior Credit Advisor
Loan Programs
U.S. Department of Energy
jim.mccrea@hq.doe.gov
(203) 247-2791
_____________________________________________From: Davis, ChristopherSent: Friday, October 14, 2011 6:39 PM
To: McCrea, Jim (CONTR)Subject: RE: call w/ mareky's staff
Hi Jim any progress on pulling together the numbers for Markey? Thanks, and have a
good weekend.
CED
_____________________________________________From: McCrea, Jim (CONTR)Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 2:40 PMTo: Davis, Christopher
Subject: RE: call w/ mareky's staff
Christopher
To conference me in for the call with Markeys staff, it would be best to use my DOE land
line 6-5904 as the connection will be better.
Jim
James C. McCrea
Contractor & Senior Credit Advisor
Loan Programs
U.S. Department of Energy
jim.mccrea@hq.doe.gov
(203) 247-2791
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-----Original Appointment-----From: Davis, ChristopherSent: Monday, October 10, 2011 7:19 PMTo: McCrea, Jim (CONTR)Subject: call w/ mareky's staffWhen: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 4:15 PM-4:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).Where: will conference you in before calling over
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From: McCrea, Jim (CONTR)
To: Winters, Matthew
Subject: RE: Comparison of DOE and OMB Gate 2 Credit Subsidy Costs
Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 2:08:00 PM
Working on it.
Jim
Jim McCrea
Contractor & Senior Credit Advisor
Loan Programs
U.S. Department of Energy
jim.mccrea@hq.doe.gov
(203) 247-2791
From: Winters, MatthewSent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 2:07 PMTo: McCrea, Jim (CONTR)Subject: FW: Comparison of DOE and OMB Gate 2 Credit Subsidy Costs
Jim-
Do you have a revised version of this document that also includes the final credit subsidy scores for
the closed transactions? Thanks.
Matt
From: Silver, JonathanSent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 1:41 PMTo: Winters, MatthewSubject: FW: Comparison of DOE and OMB Gate 2 Credit Subsidy Costs
Do we have the final credit subsidy numbers for those that have them that you and I
discussed?
Jonathan Silver
Executive Director
Loan Programs
US Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202-287-5900
email: jonathan.silver@hq.doe.gov
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From: Otness, ChrisSent: Friday, February 18, 2011 2:40 PMTo: Silver, JonathanSubject: FW: Comparison of DOE and OMB Gate 2 Credit Subsidy Costs
Chris Otness
Loan Programs
U.S. Department of Energy
Contractor
Room: 4A-087
(O) 202.287.5900
(C) 202.525.9318
(F) 202.287.5816
From: jim McCrea [mailto:jimmccrea@optonline.net]Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 2:38 PMTo: Otness, Chris; Winters, Matthew
Cc: Brian OakleySubject: Comparison of DOE and OMB Gate 2 Credit Subsidy Costs
Chris & Matt
Here is the comparison.
Jim
_____________________________________________
James C. McCrea
JAMES McCREA & ASSOCIATES LLC
272 Newtown Tpk.Wilton, CT 06897
Phone: (203) 247-2791
Fax: (203) 762-8654
jimmccrea@optonline.net
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From: Vandusen, Nicholas
To: McCrea, Jim (CONTR); Trebules, Victor (CONTR)
Cc: "Raymond.Mele@rw.doe.gov"; Shin, Kwan (CONTR); Richard.Corrigan@hq.doe.gov; Barwell, Owen
Subject: RE: Credit Papers
Date: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 1:41:16 PM
Jim, I do keep the minutes on the CRB drive as well. Jayne Faith and Dave Frantz have decided in thepast that a section of minutes is too sensitive for general consumption before it goes in the CRB books.On the shared drive, I only include what has already gone before the CRB.
-----Original Message-----From: McCrea, JimSent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 1:34 PMTo: Vandusen, Nicholas; Trebules, VictorCc: 'Raymond.Mele@rw.doe.gov'; Shin, Kwan; Richard.Corrigan@hq.doe.gov; Barwell, OwenSubject: RE: Credit Papers
Thanks Nick. I had no idea you had the CRB material on a shared drive. Learn something every day!
However, that makes me glad that we do not include the credit subsidy cost estimates in the CRB books
as I would not want them on a shared drive given their sensitivity.
Also, I don't know whether you have the CRB minutes or draft minutes on the shared drive but youmight want to have a conversation with Dave Frantz and Owen as to whether a shared drive is a properplace for CRB minutes.
Jim
Jim McCreaContractor & Senior Credit AdvisorLoan ProgramsU.S. Department of Energy
jim.mccrea@hq.doe.gov(203) 247-2791
-----Original Message-----From: Vandusen, NicholasSent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 1:27 PMTo: McCrea, Jim; Trebules, VictorCc: 'Raymond.Mele@rw.doe.gov'; Shin, Kwan; Richard.Corrigan@hq.doe.gov; Barwell, OwenSubject: RE: Credit Papers
I store the documents for the CRB on the shared drive (this includes term sheets and presentations but
not credit papers). These can be found on the "Credit Review Board" folder on the W:/ drive. I havemost of the credit papers floating around my hard drive as well and would be happy to locate those forspecific projects.
Nick
-----Original Message-----From: McCrea, JimSent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 1:06 PMTo: Trebules, VictorCc: 'Raymond.Mele@rw.doe.gov'; Shin, Kwan; Vandusen, Nicholas; Richard.Corrigan@hq.doe.gov;
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Barwell, OwenSubject: RE: Credit Papers
Vic --
I don't know whether they are on a shared drive. It is possible that the Origination staff keep them ona shared drive. Most members of Credit do not have access to the DOE system. As a result, we keepnothing on any shared drive. If you find that you cannot access the credit papers from a shared drive,
let me know which ones you need and I will provide them to you. Another way to find them is thatwhen I make the submittal into the interagency process, the Technical representative(s)are generallycopied on that distribution so they should be a source for you. The version that goes to OMB andTreasury/FFB is the final version of the credit paper.
Note that I am copying Owen not for action but because this is likely a useful data point for him as heconsiders the revamping of our document management systems as it demonstrates a real life situationwhich our current systems leave us poorly equipped to address.
Jim
Jim McCreaContractor & Senior Credit Advisor
Loan ProgramsU.S. Department of Energyjim.mccrea@hq.doe.gov(203) 247-2791
-----Original Message-----From: Trebules, VictorSent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 12:58 PM
To: McCrea, JimCc: 'Raymond.Mele@rw.doe.gov'; Shin, Kwan; Vandusen, Nicholas; Richard.Corrigan@hq.doe.govSubject: Credit Papers
JimWe have an assignment from the Front Office
Are the Credit Papers and briefings on a shareddrive or in a common database?Thanks
Victor TrebulesIBM Senior Associate
Department of EnergyLoan Guarantee ProgramTelephone 202 586-5979
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From: Duong, Hai
To: "boakley@scullycapital.com"; Winters, Matthew
Cc: McCrea, Jim (CONTR)
Subject: RE: CS # update
Date: Thursday, August 04, 2011 12:29:14 PM
Thanks.
Matt, we will update the revised charts on our end to match the latest numbers.
From: boakley@scullycapital.com [mailto:boakley@scullycapital.com]Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 12:25 PMTo: Winters, MatthewCc: McCrea, Jim (CONTR); Duong, HaiSubject: RE: CS # updateMatt,
Please see below and attached.
Brian
As you know, at conditional commitment, each project receives an estimate, in the form of a range, of what its
credit subsidy score will likely be when it is finalized at closing (the estimate is called the Gate 2 Range). It is
important to note, however,
LPO has $2.435 billion of appropriated credit subsidy under the 1705 program. To date, the 11 projects that
have reached financial close under 1705 (and thus have finalized credit subsidy scores) have used up $729
million of that amount, or 30%. This leaves $1.7 billion available to be used.
Based on their Gate 2 CS estimates
Thus, even assuming that
has an estimated Gate 2 Credit Subsidy range of
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From: boakley@scullycapital.com
To: McCrea, Jim (CONTR); Heimert, Kimberly; "anthony.curcio@summitllc.us"
Subject: RE: FFB Spread & Capitalized Interest
Date: Monday, December 06, 2010 8:50:08 PM
I think it probably is a drafting issue, but doesnt hurt to be sure. As an FYI, the referenced section
of FCRA states: For guaranteed loans financed by the Bank and treated as direct loans by a
Federal agency pursuant to section 406(b), any fee or interest surcharge (the amount by
which the interest rate charged exceeds the rate determined pursuant to section
502(5)(E)) that the Bank charges to a private borrower pursuant to section 6(c) of the
Federal Financing Bank Act of 1973 shall be considered a cash flow to the Government for
the purposes of determining the cost of the direct loan pursuant to section 502(5). All
such amounts shall be credited to the appropriate financing account.
Ill have the question ready for Peter in a couple of minutes
From: McCrea, Jim [mailto:Jim.McCrea@Hq.Doe.Gov]Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 8:43 PMTo: Heimert, Kimberly; 'anthony.curcio@summitllc.us'; boakley@scullycapital.comSubject: RE: FFB Spread & Capitalized Interest
Dont disagree. That would be a simple outcome.
Jim
Jim McCrea
Contractor & Senior Credit Advisor
Loan Programs
U.S. Department of Energy
jim.mccrea@hq.doe.gov
(203) 247-2791
From: Heimert, KimberlySent: Monday, December 06, 2010 8:42 PMTo: McCrea, Jim; 'anthony.curcio@summitllc.us'; 'boakley@scullycapital.com'Subject: Re: FFB Spread & Capitalized Interest
Before everyone gets too wrapped up in this, I think it makes sense to simply ask
. It might have been only a
drafting point that made him move it. It might be nothing substantive at all. Might as well ask...From : McCrea, JimTo: 'Anthony Curcio' ; boakley@scullycapital.comCc: Heimert, KimberlySent : Mon Dec 06 20:22:41 2010
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AC
Bsed on a discussion with Brian earlier this evening,
. Nothing is ever simple.
From: Anthony Curcio [mailto:anthony.curcio@summitllc.us]Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 7:52 PMTo: McCrea, Jim; boakley@scullycapital.comCc: Heimert, KimberlySubject: RE: FFB Spread & Capitalized Interest
Jim,
This is a bit out of my area of expertise (law).
However, one thing to add: Notwithstanding the use of the word fee, a cash
flow is a cash flow. Most Federal Credit programs (especially guarantee
programs) have fees that serve to affect (reduce) the credit subsidy. I think
the use of the word fee has nothing to do with it.
In rare circumstances, some collections called administrative fees have been
charged to borrowers in some programs that is collected specifically for the
purpose of offsetting administrative fees, and, in these special cases, these
fees are deposited directly into the Program account (not the financing
account). In these rare cases, these specific fees would not affect the subsidy
rate.
AC
--
J. Anthony Curcio
Federal Credit Practice Lead & Equity Member
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Summit Consulting, LLC*
626 E Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20004
202.407.8300 Main
202.407.8303 Office
509.984.8943 Fax
www.summitllc.us
*Summit Consulting is a SBA certified 8(a) company with GSA FABS and MOBIS schedules
From: McCrea, Jim [mailto:Jim.McCrea@Hq.Doe.Gov]Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 6:55 PMTo: boakley@scullycapital.comCc:anthony.curcio@summitllc.us ; Heimert, KimberlySubject: RE: FFB Spread & Capitalized Interest
Any thoughts? Do we need to get on a conference line among ourselves to discuss this?
Jim
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From: Anthony Curcio
To: McCrea, Jim (CONTR); boakley@scullycapital.com
Cc: Heimert, Kimberly
Subject: RE: FFB Spread & Capitalized Interest
Date: Monday, December 06, 2010 7:55:49 PM
Jim,
One more thing: I just noticed that the NEW language
Again, this doesnt matter.
AC
--J. Anthony Curcio
Federal Credit Practice Lead & Equity Member
Summit Consulting, LLC*
626 E Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20004
202.407.8300 Main
202.407.8303 Office
509.984.8943 Fax
www.summitllc.us
*Summit Consulting is a SBA certified 8(a) company with GSA FABS and MOBIS schedules
From: Anthony Curcio [mailto:anthony.curcio@summitllc.us ]Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 7:52 PMTo: 'McCrea, Jim'; 'boakley@scullycapital.com'Cc: 'Heimert, Kimberly'Subject: RE: FFB Spread & Capitalized Interest
Jim,
This is a bit out of my area of expertise (law).
However, one thing to add: Notwithstanding the use of the word fee, a cash
flow is a cash flow. Most Federal Credit programs (especially guarantee
programs) have fees that serve to affect (reduce) the credit subsidy. I think
the use of the word fee has nothing to do with it.
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In rare circumstances, some collections called administrative fees have been
charged to borrowers in some programs that is collected specifically for the
purpose of offsetting administrative fees, and, in these special cases, these
fees are deposited directly into the Program account (not the financing
account). In these rare cases, these specific fees would not affect the subsidy
rate.
AC
--
J. Anthony Curcio
Federal Credit Practice Lead & Equity Member
Summit Consulting, LLC*
626 E Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20004
202.407.8300 Main
202.407.8303 Office
509.984.8943 Fax
www.summitllc.us
*Summit Consulting is a SBA certified 8(a) company with GSA FABS and MOBIS schedules
From: McCrea, Jim [mailto:Jim.McCrea@Hq.Doe.Gov]Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 6:55 PMTo: boakley@scullycapital.comCc:anthony.curcio@summitllc.us ; Heimert, KimberlySubject: RE: FFB Spread & Capitalized Interest
Any thoughts? Do we need to get on a conference line among ourselves to discuss this?
Jim
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From: McCrea, Jim
To: Heimert, Kimberly; "boakley@scullycapital.com"
Cc: "anthony.curcio@summitllc.us"
Subject: RE: FFB Spread & Capitalized Interest
Date: Monday, December 06, 2010 7:36:00 PM
Kimberly
There is a lot embedded in her question and we will have to go to Pete directly. We will do that by
e-mail later this evening. Just to make things interesting,
Will copy you on anything we send to Pete.
Jim
Jim McCrea
Contractor & Senior Credit AdvisorLoan Programs
U.S. Department of Energy
jim.mccrea@hq.doe.gov
(203) 247-2791
From: Heimert, KimberlySent: Monday, December 06, 2010 7:07 PMTo: McCrea, Jim; 'boakley@scullycapital.com'Cc: 'anthony.curcio@summitllc.us'Subject: Re: FFB Spread & Capitalized Interest
I have no idea. Feel free to contact ffb directly. Pete tends to work late.From : McCrea, JimTo: boakley@scullycapital.com Cc: anthony.curcio@summitllc.us ; Heimert, KimberlySent : Mon Dec 06 18:54:52 2010
Subject : RE: FFB Spread & Capitalized Interest
Any thoughts? Do we need to get on a conference line among ourselves to discuss this?
Jim
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From: Anthony Curcio
To: McCrea, Jim (CONTR); boakley@scullycapital.com
Cc: Heimert, Kimberly
Subject: RE: FFB Spread & Capitalized Interest
Date: Monday, December 06, 2010 9:15:56 PM
Ha!!
Sorry Jim, I thought this was a concern of the origination team.
Anyway, you know that I am often too colorful in my descriptions. Its my
southern upbringing..
--
J. Anthony Curcio
Federal Credit Practice Lead & Equity Member
Summit Consulting, LLC*
626 E Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20004
202.407.8300 Main
202.407.8303 Office
509.984.8943 Fax
www.summitllc.us
*Summit Consulting is a SBA certified 8(a) company with GSA FABS and MOBIS schedules
From: McCrea, Jim [mailto:Jim.McCrea@Hq.Doe.Gov]Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 9:14 PMTo: 'Anthony Curcio'; boakley@scullycapital.comCc: Heimert, KimberlySubject: RE: FFB Spread & Capitalized Interest
Not conspiracy theory. Just McCreas ignorance on full public display!
Jim
Jim McCreaContractor & Senior Credit Advisor
Loan Programs
U.S. Department of Energy
jim.mccrea@hq.doe.gov
(203) 247-2791
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From: Anthony Curcio [mailto:anthony.curcio@summitllc.us ]Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 9:10 PMTo: McCrea, Jim; boakley@scullycapital.comCc: Heimert, KimberlySubject: RE: FFB Spread & Capitalized Interest
Jim,
I agree that the easiest solution is in the drafting.
However, on a technical note, Im pretty sure
. Ive never seen that actually done
and seems very unlikely. Never even heard of the . Even ifthey did,
AC
--
J. Anthony Curcio
Federal Credit Practice Lead & Equity Member
Summit Consulting, LLC*
626 E Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20004
202.407.8300 Main
202.407.8303 Office
509.984.8943 Fax
www.summitllc.us
*Summit Consulting is a SBA certified 8(a) company with GSA FABS and MOBIS schedules
From: McCrea, Jim [mailto:Jim.McCrea@Hq.Doe.Gov]Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 8:23 PMTo: 'Anthony Curcio'; boakley@scullycapital.comCc: Heimert, KimberlySubject: RE: FFB Spread & Capitalized Interest
AC
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Bsed on a discussion with Brian earlier this evening,
Nothing is ever simple.
From: Anthony Curcio [mailto:anthony.curcio@summitllc.us ]Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 7:52 PMTo: McCrea, Jim; boakley@scullycapital.comCc: Heimert, KimberlySubject: RE: FFB Spread & Capitalized Interest
Jim,
This is a bit out of my area of expertise (law).
However, one thing to add: Notwithstanding the use of the word fee, a cash
flow is a cash flow. Most Federal Credit programs (especially guarantee
programs) have fees that serve to affect (reduce) the credit subsidy. I think
the use of the word fee has nothing to do with it.
In rare circumstances, some collections called administrative fees have been
charged to borrowers in some programs that is collected specifically for thepurpose of offsetting administrative fees, and, in these special cases, these
fees are deposited directly into the Program account (not the financing
account). In these rare cases, these specific fees would not affect the subsidy
rate.
AC
--
J. Anthony Curcio
Federal Credit Practice Lead & Equity Member
Summit Consulting, LLC*
626 E Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20004
202.407.8300 Main
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202.407.8303 Office
509.984.8943 Fax
www.summitllc.us
*Summit Consulting is a SBA certified 8(a) company with GSA FABS and MOBIS schedules
From: McCrea, Jim [mailto:Jim.McCrea@Hq.Doe.Gov]
Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 6:55 PMTo: boakley@scullycapital.comCc:anthony.curcio@summitllc.us ; Heimert, KimberlySubject: RE: FFB Spread & Capitalized Interest
Any thoughts? Do we need to get on a conference line among ourselves to discuss this?
Jim
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From: McCrea, Jim
To: Winters, Matthew; Duong, Hai
Subject: RE: letter to DOE
Date: Friday, October 01, 2010 4:20:00 PM
Not an issue. Here is a proposed draft response:
DOE conducts its interagency process which includes review and confrmation of the credit
subsidy cost with OMB as part of the process by which transactions are approved for
conditional commitments. To properly score the transaction and prepare the credit subsidy
cost, the risks associated with the transaction must be well understood which, in turn,
requires significant due diligence to be completed and a term sheet to have been
negotiated with the applicant. At any point in time, DOE generally has several transactions
in the approval process. At the time this is being written, two transactions are at OMB and
a third transaction will be sent to OMB within the next week which is typical.
Jim
James C. McCrea
Senior Credit Advisor
Loan Programs
U.S. Department of Energy
jim.mccrea@hq.doe.gov
(203) 247-2791
From: Winters, Matthew
Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 3:11 PMTo: Duong, Hai; McCrea, JimSubject: Re: letter to DOE
Just to give you peace of mind -- we're not necessarily going to share this info. I just want to see what
it would look like. Thanks.From : Duong, HaiTo: McCrea, JimCc: Winters, MatthewSent : Fri Oct 01 14:56:18 2010Subject : FW: letter to DOE
Jim,
Can you provide an answer to question 4e below?
Thanks,
Hai
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From: Winters, MatthewSent: Friday, October 01, 2010 12:30 PMTo: Duong, HaiSubject: FW: letter to DOE
Hai-
Could you provide answers to questions # 2, 3 & 4? Thanks.
The questioner is referring to the attached slide deck --- which includes the same 90-day pipeline
that you and Liju pulled together on Wednesday. Thank you.
Matt
From: Crowell, BradSent: Friday, October 01, 2010 12:16 PMTo: Winters, MatthewCc: Levy, Jonathan; Lane, Jeff
Subject: FW: letter to DOE
Matt,
See below from our buddy Mr. Nelson. Jonathan and I both think that
. Can you give us your opinion on how
much, if any, of these questions we can answer?
We could also just respond that we will include as much information as possible in our official
response to the 2 letters they recently sent us.
From: Nelson, Matthew (Feinstein) [mailto:Matthew_Nelson@feinstein.senate.gov]Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 7:19 PMTo: Levy, Jonathan; Crowell, BradSubject: RE: letter to DOE
Jonathan
1. Have all applicants in due diligence been informed whether or not they are in the 90 daypool? If not, why not?
2. How many projects in the 90 day pool are in California, and what is their technologycategory?
3. How many applicants are in due diligence from California at this time?4. How many applications are currently:
a. In part 1 reviewb. done with part 1 and not yet in due diligencec. in due diligenced. in the 90 day windowe. at OMB for scoring
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5. If only 22 projects are in due diligence now, there are some that were in due diligence inAugust who are no longer in due diligence. What is their status?
6. In August, there were 9 solar generation projects listed in Due Diligence. Now only 4 are inyour 90 day pool. That 90 day window is the end of the Treasury Grant Program. Has DOE
clearly informed the other five applicants that it does not anticipate reaching conditional
commitments with them by the end of the year?
Thanks
Matt
From: Levy, Jonathan [mailto:Jonathan.Levy@hq.doe.gov]Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 6:30 PMTo: Nelson, Matthew (Feinstein); Crowell, BradSubject: RE: letter to DOE
Matt, following up on our conversation from yesterday, heres an updated deck and a quick
thought from our program folks:
The old slide deck contained all of our 1705 projects in due diligence (22). The updated slide deck
contains only those 1705 projects that we anticipate reaching conditional commitment within the
next 90 days (12). We are trying to get more accurate as it is impossible to predict when they will
reach conditional commitment outside of 90 days.
From: Nelson, Matthew (Feinstein) [mailto:Matthew_Nelson@feinstein.senate.gov]Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 9:58 AMTo: Crowell, Brad; Levy, Jonathan
Subject: letter to DOE
Brad and Jonathan
Attached is a letter from Senator Feinstein to Secretary Chu. The paper copy will be accompanied
by a copy of the DOE report found at:
http://www.energy.gov/recovery/documents/Recovery_Act_Memo_California.pdf
I would appreciate it if you could make sure the Secretary sees this letter, as it is a follow up to the
personal conversation that they had in May.
More to come today.
Best
Matt
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From: Richardson, Susan
To: Wright, Morgan; Kim, Dong; Frantz, David; Nwachuku, Frances; McCrea, Jim (CONTR)
Cc: Barwell, Owen; boakley@scullycapital.com; Winters, Matthew; Dawson, Deborah (CONTR)
Subject: RE: LGP Credit Policies & Procedures
Date: Monday, November 15, 2010 6:28:53 PM
FYI I have asked Ruth Ku (who will be back in the office on Wednesday) to take the
lead for legal.
From: Wright, MorganSent: Monday, November 15, 2010 4:43 PMTo: Richardson, Susan; Kim, Dong; Frantz, David; Nwachuku, Frances; McCrea, JimCc: Barwell, Owen; boakley@scullycapital.com; Winters, Matthew; Dawson, DeborahSubject: LGP Credit Policies & Procedures
All thank you for your help in revising the Title XVII Credit Policies & Procedures manual . Attached please find
a compressed folder which contains the Table of Contents and individual sections of the current version that was
finalized on March 5, 2009.
As Jonathan indicated, at this moment we are most concerned with correcting that which is factually incorrect.
There are nine sections in the manual which I have outlined below. While you may be asked to help with other
sections in the future, to get started please focus on the following:
I. Office Overview Morgan, Debbie II. Project Screening Dave, Morgan, Dong III. Underwriting and Credit Dave, Jim IV. Recovery Rates Jim V. Credit Subsidy Estimation Jim VI. Credit Approval Jim, Dave, Susan VII. Documentation / Closing Susan, Jim, Dave VIII. Disbursements Frances, Susan IX. Credit Monitoring / Management Frances
You will notice that . Once
we have compiled your changes we will work to realign the document to correspond with our new
organizational and operational structure. Please keep that in mind as you review and comment.
There are three types of edits were looking for:
- Correcting that which is wrong;- Adding that which is missing; and-
Deleting that which is no longer relevant.
You can provide your suggested edits either in a blackline to the document itself, or in the template Ive
provided.
Given the compressed time frame in which we have to work, it would be helpful if I could have your comments
by close of business on Wednesday the 17 th.
Please dont hesitate to let me know if you have any questions.
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Thanks,
Morgan
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From: Anthony Curcio
To: McCrea, Jim (CONTR)
Subject: RE: LPO Credit Subsidy Model -- Liquidation Recovery
Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 6:49:24 PM
I'm good.
--J. Anthony CurcioFederal Credit Practice Lead & Equity MemberSummit Consulting, LLC*626 E Street NW, Suite 200Washington, DC 20004202.407.8300 Main202.407.8303 Office509.984.8943 Faxwww.summitllc.us*Summit Consulting is a SBA certified 8(a) company with GSA FABS and MOBISschedules
-----Original Message-----From: McCrea, Jim (CONTR) [mailto:Jim.McCrea@Hq.Doe.Gov]Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 6:09 PMTo: Barwell, OwenCc: 'boakley@scullycapital.com'; 'anthony.curcio@summitllc.us'Subject: RE: LPO Credit Subsidy Model -- Liquidation Recovery
Are you guys OK with a 2PM Thurs call with OMB?
Jim
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From: McCrea, Jim (CONTR)
To: Khoury, Salim
Cc: Wright, Morgan; "boakley@scullycapital.com"
Subject: RE: New a few min
Date: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 2:14:00 PM
Hi there. Went looking for you and ran into Morgan who was also looking for oyu. You were hiding
from both of us but Morgan gave me a sense of what you are looking for a check list of the docsrequired for the T17 approval process. Here is the list of documents with which we launch the
Gate 2 (Conditional Commitment) approval process on any T17 transaction:
Credit Paper
Transaction presentation (there are Credit Committee, OMB/FFB/Treasury and CRB versions that
are brokedn out of a single large deck)
Term sheet
Independent Engineers report
Market study (not on every transaction)
Risk MatrixRecovery Matrix
Rating agency credit assessment
Transaction Model
Credit Subsidy Cost Cash Flows (numerous files, multiple iterations)
Other third party reports (varies depending on the transaction and can sometimes be embedded in
the IE report. These might include a geothermal resource study or a wind study)
There are sometimes additional presentations that get used for one reason or another but they are
not standard. Also, the approval process ultimately results in and generates Q&A with OMB and
with Treasury/FFB which can include multiple rounds.
There are reasons why I keep emphasising T17 Conditional Commitment Approval Process. The
closing process generates different documents and secondly, ATVM has different documents.
I am copying Brian on this as we will both be involved as you collect things.
Let me know what other questions you might have.
Jim
James C. McCrea
Contractor & Senior Credit Advisor
Loan Programs
U.S. Department of Energy
jim.mccrea@hq.doe.gov
(203) 247-2791
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From: Khoury, SalimSent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 10:45 AMTo: McCrea, Jim (CONTR)Subject: New a few minImportance: High
Hi Jim when you have a second, can you please let me know? Id like to swing by , I have a fewquestions for you. I just walked by but you were on the phone.
Thanks,
--
Salim A. Khoury
Manager, Information Systems & Technology
U.S. Department of Energy
Loan Programs Office
202.287.6884 (office)
301.461.0443 (mobile)
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From: McCrea, Jim
To: Chaudhary, Nida; Cestari, Kenneth
Subject: RE: Oglethorpe response draft
Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 1:24:00 PM
Nida
Regarding your questions, yes, there is an FFB spread included. That number has changed over
time and is not disclosed. Secondly, I
. I will say that the numbers they got were unofficial estimates provided
before the Credit Subsidy Cost methodology had been approved and the numbers provided
officially in the letter were based on the methodology as approved by OMB and the numbers for
Oglethorpe were also approved by OMB.
You might want to check with Dick Corrigan about the unofficial estimates as I think that stem from
the early stages of the nuclear process.
Hope this helps.
Jim
James C. McCrea
Senior Credit Advisor
Loan Programs
U.S. Department of Energy
jim.mccrea@hq.doe.gov
(203) 247-2791
From: Chaudhary, NidaSent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 1:16 PMTo: Cestari, KennethCc: McCrea, JimSubject: RE: Oglethorpe response draft
Jim, point taken. I was really looking for input on:
1)
Yes, from what I understand, the letter will have to go to OMB for concurrence. However, I am
responsible for trying to pull together a draft that is responsive to the questions asked in the letter,
and that will be able to clear OMB.
I will run it by Jonathan when he returns.
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From: McCrea, JimSent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 5:16 PMTo: Chaudhary, NidaCc: Cestari, KennethSubject: RE: Oglethorpe response draft
Nida
I really have no clue how to evaluate the draft letter. The
. In light of that, I think that
Jim
James C. McCrea
Senior Credit Advisor
Loan Programs
U.S. Department of Energy
jim.mccrea@hq.doe.gov
(203) 247-2791
From: Chaudhary, NidaSent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 1:56 PMTo: McCrea, JimCc: Cestari, KennethSubject: FW: Oglethorpe response draft
Please see the attached letter, which Oglethorpe sent us on May 6, 2010,
about Vogtle's estimated credit subsidy cost. Nicholas Whitcombe was asked
to draft response (below), but Ken Cestari suggested I ask you for some
guidance/language. My draft response is attached as a Word Document, and is
titled 05.06.10 Oglethorpe re Vogtle Subsidy Cost Estimate.
Oglethorpe's letter asks DOE to:
1)provide more transparency regarding the subsidy calculations forOglethorpe Power including whether or not the subsidy costs are in
addition to, or inclusive of the proposed spread to Treasury rates
2)explain why the subsidy estimate increased so dramatically from prior
indications; and
3)reassess the assumptions used in the calculation to ensure that they
are representative of this proposed transaction.
I need your help in responding to the first two questions; I would like to
flesh out the points in Whitcombes draft so that we can be a bit more
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responsive.
For your reference, I have also attached the January 15, 2010 letter we sent
to Oglethorpe, and a draft response to Georgia Power, which is currently with
OMB for approval, that expressed concerns similar to the ones expressed in
Oglethorpes May 6, letter.
Please provide any comments/suggestions to my draft via Track Changes. Letme know if and when you would like to meet and discuss.
-----Original Message-----
From: Whitcombe, Nicholas
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 12:14 PM
To: Offner, Julie; Chaudhary, Nida
Subject: FW: Oglethorpe response draft
Please see below sent last week to Eleni.
-----Original Message-----From: Whitcombe, Nicholas
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 11:03 AM
To: Pelican, Eleni
Subject: Oglethorpe response draft
Eleni,
See below - it responds to them, however, no specifics on "the next phase".
Nick
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From: Colyar, Kelly T.
To: Vawter, Linda; Beth Mlynarczyk; Carroll, Kevin; Colleen McLoughlin; Edward Garnett; Saad, Fouad P.; Frantz,David; Gary Burner; Hanson, Christopher; Ian Samuels; Jeff Foster; Joseph Culbertson; Judson Jaffe; Krauss,Lori; Loren Romano; McCrea, Jim (CONTR); Stein, Nora; Heijmans, Pamela L. ; paula farrell; Pearl Buenvenida;Preston Atkins; Mertens, Richard A.; Richardson, Susan; Lyberg, Sarah A. ; Seward, Lachlan;Varadarajan,Uday; Wilma Cosby
Subject: RE: OMB AGENDA FOR MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2010
Date: Friday, June 11, 2010 4:28:55 PM
Thanks Linda. From OMB please add:
GPC term sheet acceptance re: Vogtle Short summaries on FIPP transactions (2 new ones added) Tax Grant Task Force - policy guidelines / paper 1603 methodology - finalizing aggregated vs. disaggregated analysis Title XVII Credit Subsidy Model Technical Corrections Monitoring System Update Updated Pipeline Fossil Project Summary
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Subject: OMB AGENDA FOR MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2010
Linda D. Vawter
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John
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From: Julie Stewart Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2011 10:28:01 -0400To: John Ravis Subject: OMB Questions
Hey John -
Was reading through the questions you received on from OMB. Itseems we all are getting the following question: Please explain whataspects of the deal, relative to other projects in DOEs portfolio, support the
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