UNCLASSIFIED

Choi, Martino I RELEASED rJlbrt-L

From: CMS TaskForce1K .
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 11:01 PM
To: CM S TaskForce1 C-Coordinator
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: Sept 12:EAP End of Shift Report, 1500-2300

EAP Issues TaskForce 1

September 12, 2005
1500-2300 EDT
EAP Rep: lynn Nelson

OutstandIng Issues:

Japan - Japan response cable drafted and sent to Wendell Albright to clear with EAP front office. After EAP clearances
are received, clear through taskforce. Follow-up on 9/13 day shift.

Korea - Pending information on diapers (see .18,: 10 below). Follow-up on next shift.

Samoa - Cable needs to be completed (see 22:30 below). Follow-up on ne~ shift.

Mongolia - Cable needs to be completed (see 22:30 below). Follow-up on next shift.

EAPLog:

22:30 - Review of matrix determined that acceptance cable for Samoa (9/8) $10.000 cash donation and Mongolia (9/6)
approx. $50,000 cash donation never completed. Per request of TF coordinator, will request next shift to complete.

21 :19 - Forwarded draft Japan response cable to Wendell Albright to clear with the front office.

20:11 - Forwarded Talking Points to PA rep on Chinese donations for Secretary's attendance of the President Bush I
President Hu meeting on 9/13 at UNGA. .

18:50 - Responded to unclass e-mail (17:43) from Consulate General Japan - Houston regarding Red Cross contact
information.

18:10 - Per OFDA request. sent e-mail to Dan larsen (Korea) to confirm if diapers being donated are cloth or disposable.

17:35 - Confirmed with OFDA that the Japanese civilian relief teams are not needed at this time. Sent Wendell Albright e-
mail to confirm status and advise desk should continue to advise Japan that we are assessing until rejection guidance
from S is received. .

17:26 - Confirmed for Melanie Higgins (BClTV) that HHS has agreed to accept the Thai forensics experts in NY. HHS has
contact Info and will be In touch shortly. Further follow-up shculd go through the taskforce until HHS gets in contact with
the Thai's.

17:02 - Received e-mail from Japanese Embassy (see unclass) requesting confirmation if we will accept JGSDF
personnel. Confirmed with Wendell Alb.right that the Desk has Informed Embassy that we are still assessing the situation.

15:35 - Confirmed with Wendell Albright (EAP/J) status of Japan offer. Desk understands that the mil-to-mil relief teams
have been rejected. Embassy and Desk would like confinnation as to the status of the Civilian relief teams.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA 1
DATE/CASE In: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
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TEXT RECEIVED FROM S

09/08/05, 647-6802
S/ES:

S:SBEECROFT(DRAFT) EAP:CHILL EAP/CM:RGOLDBERG S/ES-CR:

S/ES-O:

IMMEDIATE ULAANBAATAR

E.O. 12958: DECL: N/A

TAGS: OPDC, PREL, MG

SUBJECT: SECRETARY'S REPLY TO CONDOLENCE MESSAGE REGARDING

HURRICANE KATRINA FROM MONGOLIAN PRESIDENT ENKHBAYAR

1. PLEASE DELIVER FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY RICE TO

MONGOLIJ\N PRESIDENT ENKHBAYAR. THE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT
PLAN TO RELEASE THE TEXT OF THE SECRETARY'S MESSAGE BUT HAS
NO OBJECTION IF THE GOVERNMENT OF MONGOLIA WISHES TO DO SO.
THERE WILL BE NO SIGNED ,ORIGINAL.
2. BEGIN TEXT:

,Dear Mr. President:

Thank ,you for your thoughtful message of sympathy regarding

the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, one of the
most destructive hurricanes in u.s. history. It is
comforting to have such caring people from across the globe
reaching out to us at this tragic time. .

I deeply appreciate 'Mongolia's offer to provide $50,000 to

the American Red Cross. We were pleased to accept your

. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 10 AUG 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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generous assistance and know that Mongolia has been "and

will continue to be a great help in the relief effort.
I am grateful for your support and concern.
Sincerely,
Condoleezza Rice

END TEXT.

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O'Herron, Petra C

From: CMS TaskForce1 K .

Sent:
To:
Thursday, September 08,20053:42 AM
Freeman, Patrick J(Ulaanbaatar)
RELEASED IN FULL
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Question on routing info for American Red Cross donation

I
Thanks for your email Pat-

I've called the ARC and they are going to send some information. Will pass along as soon as I hear back from them.

Regards,
-Shaun Hayeslip
Hurricane Katrina TaskForce-1
202-647-6611

·_··-original Message-----
From: Freeman, PatrickJ(Ulaanbaatar)
Sent: Thursdav,September 08, 2005 2:58 AM
To: TaskForce-l
Cc: Bennett, Katia J
Subject: Question on routing info for American Red Crossdonation

Hi! I'm a political officer at the Embassy in Ulaanbaatar. As we previously reported, the Mongolian Government has
decided to give $50.000 in cash for hurricane relief. They've listened to U.S. recommendations, and intend to give the
money directly to the American Red Cross.

I've been asked by MFA to give advice on the best way to send this to the American Red Cross, e.g., bank routing
information to send the donation electronically. I've looked through the cables and can't find this sort of info. though it
may be there. nor can I find anything on the Red Cross website.

Can you help provide guidance to pass on to the Mongolian Government? MFA is waiting ....

Thanks,

Pat Freeman
First Secretary'(Political)
UJaanbaatar

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE 10: 11 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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Oliva, Amber M
From: CMS TaskForce1K RELEASED
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 6:42 PM
To: TaskForce-1 . B6
SUbject: FW: Mongolian government donation received by American Red Cross

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

> REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
>---------- DATE/CASE ID: 10 OCT 2006 200503991
>From: Bennett, Katia J
>Sent: wednesday, September 14, 2005 5:37:53 PM
>To: CMS TaskForcelK
>Subject: RE: Mongplian government donation received by American Red Cross
>Auto forwarded by a Rule
>.
A thank you is being sent by the Secretary, ~nd I'm expecting to be tasked soon with reply
to president Enkhbayar's condolence letter to President Bush, and we'll mention the
donation there also. Regards, Katia

Katia Bennett
Office of Chinese and Mongolian Affairs
Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
Phone: 202-647-6802
Fax: 202-647-6B20

-----original Message-----
From: CMS TaskForcelK(S/ES-O/TF)
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 3:0B AM
To: Freeman, Patrick J(Ulaanbaatar); TaskForce-I; Bennett, Katia J
Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: RE: Mongolian government donation received by American Red Cross

Thanks Pat.

Katia, can you please do a thank you cable responding to the Government of Mongolia's
donation?

Thanks,
Erin

-----Original Message-----
From: Freeman, Patrick J(Ulaanbaatar)
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 12:01 AM
To: TaskForce-l
Cc: Bennett, KatiaJ
Subject: Mongolian government donation received by American Red Cross

FYI -- Mongolian Government has sent the promised $50,000 to the American Red Cross.

Regards,

Pat Freeman
Poloff
U.S~ Embassy, Ulaanbaatar

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Subject: FW: wire Transfer Instructions to the American Red Cross (Mongolian Government)
Hello Pat,

For your information, we have receIved the 50,000 USD from the Mongolian Foreign Ministry.
Thank you again for your assistance.

Ever true,
March

March M. Wood

Senior Associate, International Disaster Fund Raising

Growth and Integrated Development
* American Red Cross
2025 E Street, NW, 7th Floor
Washington, DC 20006
Direct: B6
Cellula

Fax: 20
c:mailt

-----Original Message-----
From: Plati, Richard
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 4:54 PM
To: Wood, March
Cc: Mitchem, Nadia
Subject: RE: Wire Transfer Instructions to the American Red Cross (Mongolian Government)

We have received the funds from the Mongolian Foreign Ministry.

-----Original Message-----
From: Freeman, Patrick J [mailto:FreemanPJ@state.gov]
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 9:09 PM
To: Wood, March
Cc: Buckner, Larry; Plati, Richard; Mitchem, Nadia; TaskForce-I; Bennett, Katia J(Main
State 4317)
Subject: RE: Wire Transfer Instructions to the American Red Cross (Mongolian Government)

March:

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 UNCLASSIFIED
Thanks for the info, which I've provided to the Mongolian Foreign Ministry. The donation
will be from the Mongolian Government, not the Mongolian Red Cross. (Note: However, the
Minister of Industry and.Trade is encouraging Mongolian businesses to contribute to
disaster relief through the Mongolian Red Cross.)

Regards,

Pat

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Hello Pat,

Earlier this morning, my colleague received a call from Shawn Hayeslip. Shawn requested
that we follow up with you, and indicated that the Mongolian government would like to
forward a contribution of $50,000 USD to the American Red Cross in support of the
Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. We are thankful for the support of the government of
Mongolia, and appreciate their empathy in this time of need. .

We would like to confirm that this gift is on behalf of the Mongolian government, and that
it is not originating from the Mongolian Red Cross Society. Thank you for helping us
clarify the origin of this generous gift.

When the gift is finalized, you will hear from us soon to confirm receipt of the wire. In
the meantime please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Ever true,
March

March M. Wood

Senior Associate, International Disaster Fund Raising ~

Growth and Integrated Development

* American Red Cross

2025 E Street, NW, 7th Floor
Washington, DC 20006
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From: CMS TaskForce1 K

Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 6:42 PM
To: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: Mongolian government donation received by American Red Cross

RELEASED IN PART
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:>From: Bennett, Katia J
:>Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 5:37:53 PM
:>To: CMS TaskForce1K
:>Subject: RE: Mongolian government donation received by American Red Cross
:>Auto forwarded by a Rule
:>
A thank you is being sent by the Secretary, and I'm expecting to be tasked soon with reply
to President Enkhbayar's condolence letter to President Bush, and we'll mention the
donation there also. Regards, Katia .

Katia Bennett
Office of Chinese and Mongolian Affairs
Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
Phone: 202-647-6802
Fax: 202-647-6820

-----Original Message-----
From: CMS TaskForcelK(SjES-OjTF)
sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 3:08 AM
To: Freeman, Patrick J(Ulaanbaatar); TaskForce-I; Bennett, Katia J
~' Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject:RE: Mongolian government donation received by American Red Cross

Thanks Pat.

Katia, can you please do a thank you cable responding to the Government of Mongolia's
donation?

Thanks,
Erin

-----Original Message-----
From: Freeman, Patrick J(Ulaanbaatar)
sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 12:01 AM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: Bennett, Katia J
Subject: Mongolian government do~ation received by American Red Cross

FYI -- Mongolian Government has sent the promised $50,000 to the American Red Cross.

Regards,·

Pat Freeman
PoloH
U.S. Embassy, Ulaanbaatar

-----Original Message-----
From: WoodMar@usa.redcross.org [mailto:woodMar@us£.redcross.orgl
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 7:24 AM
To: Freeman, Patrick J
Cc: MitchemN@usa.redcross.org
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE In: 25 SEP 2006 200503991
lTNCLASSIFIED
/
 UNCLASSIFIED.
Subject: FW: Wire Transfer Instructions to the American Red Cross (Mongolian Government)

Hello Pat,

For your information, we have received the 50,000 usn from the Mongolian Foreign Ministry.
Thank you again for your assistance.

Ever true,
March

-------------------------------------------------------
, .

March M. Wood

Senior Associate, International Disaster Fund Raising

Growth and Integrated Development

* American Red Cross

2025 E Street, NW, 7th Floor

Washington, DC 20006

Direct: 202-303-4810

Cellular: 1 _ B6

Fax: 202-303-0038

<mailto:lepofa@usa.redcross.org> woodmar@usa.redcross.org

-----Original Message-----
From: Plati, Richard
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 4:54 PM
To: wood, March .
Cc: Mitchem, Nadia
Subject: RE: Wire Transfer Instructions to the American Red Cross (Mongolian Government)

We have received the funds from the Mongolian Foreign Ministry.

-----original Message-----
From: Freeman, Patrick J [mailto:FreemanPJ@state.gov]
Sent: Thursday, September 08,2005 9:09 PM
To: Wood, March .
Cc: Buckner, Larry; Plati, Richard; Mitchem, Nadia; TaskForce-I; Bennett, Katia J(Main
State 4317)
Subject: RE: Wire Transfer Instructions .to the American Red Cross (Mongolian Government)

March:

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 UNCLASSIFIED
Thanks for the info, which I've provided to the Mongolian Foreign Ministry. The donation
will be from the Mongolian Government, not the Mongolian Red Cross. (Note: However, the
Minister of Industry and Trade is encouraging Mongolian businesses to contribute to
disaster relief through the Mongolian Red Cross.)

Regards,

Pat

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From: WoodMar@usa.redcross.org [mailto:WoodMar@Usa.redcross.org] ~~.~~~~
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 12:45 AM
To: freemanpj@state.gov
Cc: WoodMar@Usa.redcross.orgi BucknerL@usa.redcross.orgi PlatiR@Usa.redcross.orgi
MitchemN@usa.redcross.orgi taskforce-1@state.gov
Subject: Wire Transfer Instructions to the Americap Red Cross (Mongolian Government)

Hello Pat,

Earlier this morning, my colleague received a call from Shawn Hayeslip. Shawn requested
that we follow up with you, and indicated that the Mongolian government would like to
forward a contribution of $50,000 USD to the American Red Cross in support of the
Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. We are thankful for the support of the government of
Mongolia, and appreciate their empathy in this time of need.

We would like to confirm that this gift is on behalf of the Mongolian government, and that
it is not originating from the Mongolian Red Cross society. Thank you for helping us
clarify the origin of this generous gift.

When the gift is finalized, you will hear from us soon to confirm receipt of the wire. In
the meantime please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Ever true,
March

March M. Wood

Senior Associate, International Disaster Fund Raising

Growth and Integrated Development

* American Red Cross

2025 E Street, NW, 7th Floor

Washington, DC 20006
3

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Choi, Martino I RELeASED JJi&?~
From: CMS TaskForce1 K
Sent: Thursday, September 15. 2005 2:43 PM
To: Bennett, Katia J(Main State 4318)
Cc: Forden, Robert W (EAP/CM)(Main State 4317); TaskForce-1; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Draft Cable - Acceptance Mongolia (Corrected)

Katia - Thank you for the information. I will update our matrix as appropriate. - Lynn

From: Bennett, Katia J

sent: Thursday, September 15,2005 2:42 PM
To: CMS TaskForcelK
Cc: Forden, RobertW (EAP/CM); TaskForce-l
Subject: RE: Draft: cable - Acceptance Mongolia (Corrected)

Thanks Lynn,

The Mongolian government has already made their donation to the Red Cross, so the bank routing information
is not necessary.

A specific thank you letter to Mongolian government from the Secretary is being cleared now, and an additional
thank you will probably be tasked shortly by porus, since the President of Mongolia sent a letter directly to
him as well. . ..

Therefore, I think this cable has been OBE and does not need to be sent. Thanks very much, Katia

Katia Bennett
Office of Chinese and Mongolian Affairs
U.S. Department of State
Phone: 202-647-6802
Fax: 202.647~6820

From: CMS TaskForcelK

sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 2:34 PM
To: Bennett, Katia J(MainState 4318)
Cc: Forden, Robert W (EAP/CM)(Main State4317); TaskForce-l
Subject: Draft cable - Acceptance Mongolia (Corrected)

Katia,

Please review the attached draft and obtain all desk and EAP/FO clearances.

Thank you,

Lynn Nelson
TF1 EAP Rep
9/15 0700-1500 Sh itt

« File: Cable - Acceptance Mongolia.doc »

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

1
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
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Oliva, Amber M

From: CMS TaskForce1-Director RELEASED IN FULL

Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 7:30 PM
To: Katrina Working Group
Cc: SES-O CMS
Subject: FW: Draft Cable - Acceptance Mongolia (Corrected)

WE ARE ACKNOWLEDGING DONATIO~S. FOR CONCLUSION NEXT WEEK.

>=------~~-=---:~--~~----------
>From: eMS TaskForce1K
>Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 2:43 PM
>To: Bennett, Katia J(Main State 4318) .
>Cc: Forden, Robert W (EAP/CM) (Main State 4317); TaskForce-I; TaskForce-1
>Subject: RE: Draft Cable - Acceptance Mongolia (Corrected)
>
>Katia - Thank you for the information. I will update our matrix as
>appropriate. - Lynn
>

>---------------:-'------------''--- !
>From: Bennett, Katia J I
I

>Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 2:42 PM

>To: CMS TaskForce1K
>Cc: Forden, Robert W (EAP/CM); TaskForce-1
>Subject: RE: Draft Cable - Acceptance Mongolia (Corrected)
>
>Thanks Lynn,
>
>The Mongolian government has already made their donation to the Red Cross, so the bank
routing information is not necessary.
>
>A specific thank you letter to Mongolian government from the Secretary is being cleared
now, and an additional thank you will probably be tasked shortly by POTUS, since the
President of Mongolia sent a letter directly to him as well.
>
>Therefore, I think this cable has been OBE and does not need to be
>sent. Thanks very much, Katia
>
>
>Katia Bennett
>Office of Chinese and Mongolian Affairs U.S. Department of State
>Phone: 202-647-6802
>Fax: 202-647-6820
>
>
>

>-------:-::---=-~--------------
>From: CMS TaskForce1K
>Sent: Thursday, September IS, 2005 2:34 PM
>To: Bennett, Katia J(Main State 4318)
>Cc: Forden, Robert W (EAP/CM) (Main'State 43i7); TaskForce-1
>Subject: Draft Cable - Acceptance Mongolia (Corrected)
>
>Katia,
>
>Please review the attached draft and obtain all desk and EAP/FO clearances.
>
>Thank you,
>
>Lynn Nelson
>TF1 EAP Rep·
>9/15 0700-1500 Shift
>
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 03 NOV 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
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From: CMS TaskForce1K . B6
Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 3:07 PM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: EAP End of Shift Report 9/15 0700-1500

EAP Issues Task Force 1

September 15, 2005
700·1500
EAP Rep: Lynn Nelson

OUTSTANDING ISSUES

BRUNEI - Acceptance cable pending Bureau clearance. (See 14:26 below)

FRENCH POLYNESIA: Draft cable to Suva to decline personnel assistance (on unclass side). Sent cable to EAP Front
Office. Pending FO clearance.

JAPAN: Tokyo 4980 reports new Japan offer of 60 water pump trucks and their crews. Pending bureau clearances on
rejection cable (See 12:10 below)

KOREA: Respond to TF1 CMS rep with response to media presence quesuon (see 14:15 below).

LAO - See 10:46 & 14:47 log entries. Appropriate cable will need to be drafted after clarification of donation is received.

SAMOA: Acceptance cable pending Bureau clearance. (See 12:50 below) .

THAILAND: (1) Desk Melanie Higgins (7-0036) Per State 169098 asked posts (incl Bangkok) to deliver points declining
offers of forensic teams. Problem: the Thai team is already here. at request of S, and so is the PM. HHS and FEMA have
reviewed but found no task suitable. Taskforce is still working possibility of imbedding some of the Thai team with the
State rep to FEMAlBaton Rouge (Amb. Sullivan's team and/or USAID team. USAID Ops center called and said team
leader does not have suitable task for Thai team. Director Deborah McCarty discussed with Amb. Sullivan and will follow
up with Arnb to discuss possibility of sending one or two representatives to Baton Rouge to observe for one day only.
Taskforce must follow up with Desk after next steps determined per Dlrector/Amb call. And draft e-mail to
interested parties per Higgins

THAILAND: (2) See 10:30 note below. Follow up (a) with OFDA to confirm ESF-6 acceptance to be pass through recipient
to the Greater Food Bank of Little Rock; and (b) with Desk (Melanie Higgins) that Thailand agrees to provide transport of
the com to Little Rock. .

EAPLOG

14:47 Lao: Embassy received check made out to USG. Instructed desk to determine what Embassy plans are. If they plan
to cash & donate to Red Cross, they need to inform us. If they plan to deposit and send via fund cite, 'they need to wait for
our acceptance cable.

14:42 - Mongolia desk confirms separate Thank You letter by Secretary is in clearance now. Desk states no need for
cable.

14:32 - Draft cable accepting $50,000 per Ulaanbaatar 489 sent to desk (Katia Bennett) for clearance and EAP/FO
clearance. See class side for draft.

14:30 - Per unclass e-mail Samoa willing to donate money to where ever we direct, but desk feels that Samao would
prefer to donate to USG.

14:26 - Draft Cable accepting $1 million per Bandar 453 sent to desk (Brian Aggeler) for clearance and EAP/FO
clearance. See class side for draft.
~TEDSTATESnEPARTMENTOFSTATE
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REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
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14:15 - Per CMS request, sent e-mail to Andrew Hyde requesting information on media presence at Korean flight to
Oklahoma which was bet by Diplomat in residence, Vlad Sambaiew.

14:05 - Confirmed with Thailand Desk Officer (Melanie Higgins) that shipment needs to go to LitUe Rock AFB.

.13:45 - Confirmed that Stale 169095 responding to Cambodia donation of $20,000 was sent. Updated matrix.

12:50 - Spoke with Dan Ricci (ANP). Cable is pending Front Office clearance. FO wanted additional confirmation from
Apia that donation had taken place and whom donation was given to (Le. Red Cross, USG, etc.)

12:1 °- Prepared Japan draft rejection of water pump trucks and forwarded to Wendell Albright for Bureau clearances.

10:46 - Sent e-mail to Jonathan Weyer requesting additional info (see unclass e-mail). After receipt of info, cable will need
to be drafted formally accepting donation.

10:30 - OFDA confirmed that Thai corn offer will be accepted with 2 provisions: 1. ESF-6 to be the recipient and the Thai's
must transport to Lillie Rock. Ak. CurrenUy Thai transportation only to New York. Confirmed with Melanie Higgins that
ESF-6 should be the forwarding agency to forward to the Greater Food Bank of Lillie Rock. Melanie will work with
Embassy Bangkok on the transportation issue. '

10:00 - Received phone call from Kaye Kramer (202-298-4799:

one citizen that can not be located. The have tried all the webs~:-rn"TTl"lr-::r'll'=l'll"'-r--_-J:.":";';'::':"';:==;'::;"'<';;""';"';'';''';;'''''';';';;;4

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From: CMS TaskForce1 K

Sent: Tuesday, September 13. 20056:45 AM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: Gibbons, Thomas 8 (EAP/J)(Main State 4206); TaskForce-1
Subject: SEPT 13 END OF SHIFT REPORT: EAP 1100-0700

EAP Issues Task Force 1

September 12-13, 2005
2300-0700 EDT
EAP Rep: Erin Harbaugh

Outstanding Issues:

Japan - Japari response cable drafted and sent to Wendell Albright to clear with EAP front office. After EAP clearances
are received, clear through tasktorce. Follow-up on 9/13 day shift.

Samoa - Acceptance cable needs to be completed (see 02:00 below). Will need to be cleared with Task Force Director,
who will not be available until the 0100-1500 shift. Follow-up on next shift.

Mongolia - Thank you cable needs to be completed by desk (see 00:30 below).

EAP Log:

00:30 - Received confinnation from Embassy Ulaanbaatar the American Red Cross has received donation of $50,000
from Government of Mongolia. Forwarded confirmation to Task Force 3 to register on matrix. Contacted Katia Bennett to
prov\Qe a thank 'jO\.l cab\e to the Government of Mcngo\\a. Updated E.AP feg\ona\ offers \\st

02:00 - Followed up 'on $10,000 pledge offer from Samoa. Contacted Charge' Tim Harley regarding the MFA's current
plans for this money and how to folloW up with cable (since I believe they're passed through Wellington). There was no
record of this offer on the regional offers document. Added entry. Will need to transmit an acceptance cable to GOS,

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

I
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE In: 13 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
From: CMS TaskForce1 K
Sent: Tuesday, September 13,20052:59 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1 F
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: September 13: EAP End of Shift Report, 3PM

Outstanding Issues:

Japan - Japan response cable drafted, sent to Wendell Albright, and deared with EAP front office at 1430. Waiting for
clearance from taskforce director McCarthy. Follow-up on 9/131500-2100 shift. Albright also updating Japan donor
matrix.

Samoa - Acceptance cable needs to be completed (see 0200 below). Will need to be cleared with Task Force Director.
EAP/ANP drafting response.

Mongolia - Thank you cable needs to be completed by desk (see 00:30 below).

Thailand - Waiting for a response from HHS to find a place for the 5 Thai forensic experts who accompanied Thai PM to
New York. POC on TF1 is OFDA (Sherry Hazelhurst). Contacted Melanie Higgins and Robert Rapson in BCLTV about
speaking with Embassy Bangkok about turning off offer of canned corn in brine from Thai Princess.

Korea - Waiting for a response from US Embassy Seoul (dual-tracked with the Korean desk) in response to questions
from FEMA representatives from the Region VI Federal Regional Center in Denton,TX re:meeting the Korean Ambassador
Chang and Korean Red Cross officials at Dallas Ft. Worth Airport to officially receive Korean aid arriving on September 15.
poe on TF1 is OFDA (Sherry Hazelhurst).
Cambodia - Waiting on a clearance from Peter Guthrie (7-2195 in L on instructions for Embassy Phnom Penh re: cash
donation by King Sihamoni of $20,000 on behalf of himself and his parents the King Father and Queen Mother to support
the victims and recovery efforts (see 0710 bel~w).

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA .
DATE/CASE ID: 13 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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EAP Issues Task Force 1

September 15, 2005
700 -1500
EAP Rep: Lynn Nelson
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OUTSTANDING ISSUES

BRUNEI- Acceptance cable pending Bureau clearance. (See 14:26 below)

FRENCH POLYNESIA: Draft cable to Suva to decline personnel assistance (on unclass side). Sent cable to EAP Front
Office. ~ending FO clearance.

JAPAN: Tokyo 4980 reports new Japan offer of 60 water pump trucks and their crews. Pending bureau clearances on
rejection cable (See 12:10 below)

KOREA: Respond to TF1 C~S rep with response to media presence question (see 14:15 below).

LAO - See 10:46 & 14:47109 entries. Appropriate cable will need to be drafted after clarification of donation is received.

SAMOA: Acceptance cable pending Bureau clearance. (See 12:50 below)

THAILAND: (1) Desk Melanie Higgins (7-0036) Per State 169098 asked posts (incl Bangkok) to deliver points declining
offers of forensic teams. Problem: the Thai team is already here, at request of S, and so is the PM. HHS and FEMA have
reviewed but found no task suitable. Taskforce is still working possibility of imbedding some of the Thai team with the
State rep to FEMAlBaton Rouge (Amb. Sullivan's team and/or USAID team. USAIDOps center called and said teem
leader does not have suitable task for Thai team. Director Deborah McCarty discussed with Amb. Sullivan and wilt follow
up with Amb to discuss possibility of sending one or two representatives to Baton ROllge to observe for one day only.
Taskforce must follow up with Desk after next steps determined per Dlrector/Amb call. And draft e-mail to
Interested parties per Higgins

THAILAND: (2) See 10:30 note below. Follow up (a) with OFDA to confirm ESF-6 acceptance to be pass through recipient
to the Greater Food Bank of Little Rock; and (b) with Desk (Melanie Higgins) that Thailand agrees to provide transport of
the com to Little Rock.

EAPLOG

14:47 Lao: Embassy received check made out to USG. Instructed desk to determine what Embassy plans are. If they plan
to cash & donate to Red Cross, they need to inform us. If they plan to deposit and send via fund cite, they need to walt for
our acceptance cable. .

14:42 - Mongolia desk confirms separate Thank You letter by Secretary is in clearance now. Desk states no need for
cable.

14:32 - Draft cable accepting $50,000 per Ulaanbaatar 489 sent to desk (Katia Bennett) for clearance and EAP/FO
clearance. See class side for draft.

14:30 - Per unclasse-mail Samoa Willing to donate money to where ever we direct, but desk feels that Samao would
prefer to donate to USG.

14:26 - Draft Cable accepting $1 million per Bandar 453 sent to desk (Brian Aggeler) for clearance and EAP/FO
clearance. See class side for draft.
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14:15:"- Per CMS request. sent e-mail to Andrew Hyde requesting information on media presence at Korean flight to
Oklahoma which was bet by Diplomat in residence. VIad Sambaiew.

14:05 - Confirmed with Thailand Desk Officer (Melanie Higgins) that shipment needs to go to Little Rock AFB.

13:45 - Confirmed that State 169095 responding to Cambodia donation of $20,000 was sent. Updated matrix.

12:50 - Spoke with Dan Ricci (ANP). Cable is pending Front Office clearance. FO wanted additional confirmation from
Apia that donation had taken place and whom donation was given to (Le. Red Cross, USG, etc.)

12:10- Prepared Japan draft rejection of water pump trucks and forwarded to Wendell Albright for Bureau clearances.

10:46 - Sent e-mail to Jonathan Weyer requesting additional info (see unclass e-mail). After receipt of info, cable will need
to be.drafted formally accepting donation. . .

10:30 - OFDA confirmed that Thai com offer will be accepted with 2 provisions: 1. ESF-6 to be the recipient and the Thai's
must transport to Little Rock, Al<. Currently Thai transportation only to New York. Confirmed with Melanie Higgins that
ESF-6 should be the forwarding agency to forward to the Greater Food Bank of Little Rock. Melanie will work with
Embassy Bangkok on the transportation issue.

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Sent: . Monday, November 14, 2005 9:53 AM
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Subject: RE: Summary of Foreign Offers Accepted or Plan to Accept 11-10-05. doc.doc

Fine for China and Mongolia

From: Atkinson; David R

sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 9:47 AM
To: EAP-DIRECTORS-AND-DEPUTY-DlREcrORS-DL
SUbject: FW: Summary of Foreign Offers Accepted or Plan to Accept 11-10-05. doc.doc

Attached please find a summary of all Hurricane Katrina contributions. Please check carefully for your countries to ensure they
are accurate, as the Working Group information has in many cases lagged. This information is being submitted to the GAO as
part of their audit. Thanks. .

David Atkinson
Global Affairs Officer
Office of Regional Security Policy
Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
(202) 647-2031 (office)
(202) 647-0076 (fax)

From: McCarthy, Deborah A(WHNFO)

sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 2:54 PM
To: Katrina Working Group
Subject: Summary of Foreign Offers Accepted or Plan to Accept 11-10-05. doc.doc

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UNITEDSTATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

CLASSIFIED BY DEPT. OF STATE, L. R. LOHMAN, DAS, A/ISS
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
CLASSIFICATION: CONFIDENTIAL REASON: 1.4(D)
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EAP Issues Taskforce 1
september 8,2005
0700 - 1500 EDT
EAPRep:
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EAP Issues Taskforce 1
September 7-8, 2005
23:00 - 0700 EDT
EAP Rep: Shaun Hayeslip

Outstanding Issues:

Brunei: Still waiting for an exact figure for its donation.

Korea: Outcome of Wednesday evening inter-agency meeting on resolution of assistance from Korea, among
other countries, is inconclusive. Another meeting will convene on Thursday. This information passed on to
Andrew Hyde (EAPIK) and Dan Larsen (Embassy Seoul).

(U) JAPAN ASSISTANCE: Embassy Tokyo has received confirmation that the Japanese offer of assistance will go to the
American Red Cross. On top of$200K in cash, the offer will entail: .
• A $300K package of supplies, which are currently based in Florida. Supplies are ready to be deployed, dependent on
'arranging a charter flight and a final destination with the ARC.
• $500K in supplies based in Narita. These include:
o Bedding, tents, portable toilets - Y2 day to pack + charter flight.
o Baby formula, 1st aid kits, diapers - need to be purchased & packed (2-3 days).

(SBU) JAPAN PRESS STRATEGY: The GOJ Embassy in Washington will be talking with the Red Cross -00B EST;
shortly thereafter, they plan to touch base with EAP/J and EAPIRSP before releasing a press statement regarding their
assistance. PA should be Prepared for potential questions on the Japanese contribution, will be desirable to have Spokesman
McCormack mention the offer during his briefing, Embassy Tokyo is coordinating with MOFA to plan a meeting with VFM
Yachi or DG Kawai and joint statement by the Ambassador in conjunction with MOFA on Friday.

(U) VIETNAM OFFER OF ASSISTANCE: Embassy has received word that the GOV is prepared to offer SI00K, plus a
medical team of 10-15. Ambassador has expressed our appreciation; Embassy will be following up with a front channel
cable with further details.

(U) INDONESIA OFFER OF ASSISTANCE: Embassy has received a letter from Coordinating Minister for People's
Welfare Alwi Shihab expressing a general Indonesian offer ofassistance. Indonesia is ready to mobilize resources if their
assistance is needed, and Dr. Shihab has specifically ordered organization of medical teams. Embassy will be contacting
State and FEMA to coordinate approach. (JAKARTA 11997)

(U) THAI PM UPDATE: Embassy Bangkok has re-confirmed that PM will deplane in New York. MFA will have one
working-level official on the flight carrying Thai donations; cargo list includes blankets, 15 tons of rice, and 3 tons of "ready
to~~~ .

2330
Embassy Tokyo (Brett Blackshaw) has received confirmation that the Japanese offer of assistance will go to
American Red Cross. This offer will entail:
• A $300K package of supplies, which are currently based in Florida. They are ready to go; dependent on
arranging a charter flight, and a final destination.
• $500K in supplies based in Nartta. These include
o Bedding, tents, portable toilets - need Y:z day to pack + charter flight
o Baby formula, 1st aid kits, diapers - need to be purchased & packed (2-3 days)
2348
Embassy Bangkok confirms that PM is indeed deplaning in NYC. Triple checking with MFA; also checking to
confirm contents of supplies, which are believed to be rice and blankets.

2356

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Indonesia: have "ordered organization of teams of highly trained medical personnel" with experience
from tsunami recovery, ready to mobilize them I.fneeded. Post indicates that Embassy will touch base
with DOS to explore logistics (with FEMA). (JAKARTA 11997)

0047
Embassy Bangkok reconfirms that PM will not/not go to Little Rock. MFA will have one working-level official on
the flight; cargo list includes blankets, 15 tons of rice, 3 tons of "ready to eat rice".

0125
Embassy Tokyo continues to seek contact with the American Red Cross, to ensure MOFA and the ARC are
coordinating the Japanese assistance offer. Embassy is also brainstorming on the appropriate coordination with
MOFA on press strategy, including possible joint statement tomorrow Tokyo time.

0230
~mbassy Hanoi called to inform TaskForce that GOV will be holding a press conference in the next hour
or so to offer assistance of $100K, plus a medical team of 10-15. The Ambassador will be contacting the
GOV to express our gratitude for their offer; Embassy will be following up with a front channel cable In
the next few hours with details.

0345
The Government of Mongolia is looking to give its $50,000 contribution directly to the American Red Cross.
Contacted the ARC in an effort to track down information on wire transfers; they indicated that they would pass
information to Pat Free~n7 Embassy Yf<anbaatar. on or about 9 am EST. Recommend following up with Pat
and Karen Ogden (ARC . 0 ensure follow-through. .

0505
Touched base with Embassy Bangkok OCM Alexander Arvizu. Confirmed information provided earlier by
Embassy officials (2348,0047), and gave a quick brief on USDA's concerns about food donations. noting that
those concerns applied to EU countries, not Thailand's rice offer..

0535
Talked with Embassy Tokyo again. GOJ Embassy in Washington will be speaking with American Red Cross'
-oOB EST. GOJ will then contact EAP/J and EAP/RSP to touch base, before releasing a press statement on
their offer of assistance. EAP/P (Ken Bailes) will be coordinating language for the Spokesman's briefing later
today. Tomorrow, Embassy will be arranging a meeting for the Ambassador at MOFA with VFM Yachi or DG
Kawai, in conjunction with a joint statement. .

0630
Talked with Dan Larsen, Embassy Seoul. Reviewed state of play for ROK offer of assistance, including noting the
interagency meeting slated to be convened today.

0641
Received front-channel cable from Embassy Hanoi.

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EAP Issues Task Force 1

September 12, 2005
1500-2300 EDT
EAP Rep: lynn Nelson

Outstanding Issues:

Japan - Japan response cable drafted and sent to Wendell Albright to clear with EAP front office. After EAP
clearances are received, clear through taskforce. Follow-up on 9/13 daY,shift.

Samoa - Cable needs to be completed (see 22:30 below). Follow-up on next shift.

Mongolia - Cable needs to be completed (see 22:30 below). Follow-up on next shift.
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EAPLog:

22:45 - Dan larsen responded that Korea is working directly with OFDA and will provide info to OFDA.

22:30 - Review of matrix determined that acceptance cable for Samoa (9/8) $10,000 cash donation and Mongolia
(9/6) approx. $50,000 cash donation never completed. Per request of TF coordinator, will request next shift to
complete.

21 :19 - Forwarded draft Japan response cable to Wendell Albright to dear with the front office.

20:11 - Forwarded Talking Points to PA rep on Chinese donations for Secretary's attendance of the President
Bush 1 President Hu meeting on 9/13 at UNGA.

18:50 - Responded to unclass e-mail (17:43) from Consulate General Japan - Houston regarding Red Cross
contact information.

18:10 - Per OFDA request, sent e-mail to Dan larsen (Korea) to confirm if diapers being donated are cloth or
disposable.

17:35 - Confirmed with OFDA that the Japanese civilian relief teams are not needed at this time. Sent Wendell
Albright e-mail to confirm status and advise desk should continue to advise Japan that we are assessing until
rejection guidance from S is received.

17:26 - Confirmed for Melanie Higgins (BClTV) that HHS has agreed to accept the Thai forensics experts in NY.
HHS has contact info and will be in touch shortly. Further follow-up should go through the taskforce until HHS
gets in contact with the Thai's.

17:02 - Received e-mail from Japanese Embassy (see uncfass) requesting confirmation if we will accept JGSDF
personnel. Confirmed with Wendell Albright that the Desk has informed Embassy that we are still assessing the
situation.

15:35 - Confirmed with Wendell Albright (EAP/J) status of Japan offer. Desk understands that the mil-to-mil relief
teams have been rejected. Embassy and Desk would like confirmation as to the status of the Civilian relief teams.

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EAP Issues Task Force 1

September 13, 2005
0700-1500 EDT
EAP Rep: Dan Ricci

Outstanding Issues:

Japan - Japan response cable drafted, sent to Wendell Albright, and cleared with EAP front office at 1430.
Waiting for clearance from taskforce director McCarthy. Follow-up on 9/13 1500-2100 shift. Albright also updating
Japan donor matrix.

Samoa - Acceptance cable needs to be completed (see 0200 below). Will need to be cleared with Task Force
Director: EAP/ArqPaffiftiffg respoi'fs-e.···· .- . .. -- -
Mongolia - Thank you cable needs to be completed by desk (see 00:30 below).

Thailand - Waiting for a response from HHS to find a place for the 5 Thai forensic experts who accompanied Thai
PM to New York. POC on TF1 is OFDA (Sherry Hazelhurst). Contacted Melanie Higgins and Robert Rapson in
BCl1V about speaking with Embassy Bangkok about turning off offer of canned com in brine from Thai Princess.

Korea - Waiting for a response from US Embassy Seoul (dual-tracked with the Korean desk) in response to
questions from FEMA representatives from the Region VI Federal Regional Center in Denton,TX re:meeting the
Korean Ambassador Chang and Korean Red Cross officials at Dallas Ft. Worth Airport to officially receive Korean
aid arriving on September 15. POC on TF1 is OFDA (Sherry Hazelhurst).

- --~Gambodia---Waiting ·on-a-clearance-from-Peter-Guthrie ~7.2-195-in-L-oninstructions-for-Embassy-~hnom~enh-re:- -

cash donation by King Sihamoni of $20,000' on behalf of himself and his parents the King Father and Queen
Mother to support the victims and recovery efforts (see 0710 below).

EAP Log:

00:30 - Received confirmation from Embassy Ulaanbaatar the American Red Cross has received donation of
$50,000 from Government of Mongolia. Forwarded confirmation to Task Force 3 to register on matrix. Contacted
Katia Bennett to provide a thank you cable to the Govemment of Mongolia. Updated EAP regional offers list.

02:00 - Followed up on $10,000 pledge offer from Samoa. Contacted Charge' Tim Harley regarding the MFA's
, current plans for this money and how to follow up with cable (since I believe they're passed through Wellington).
There was no record of this offer on the regional offers document. Added entry. Will need to transmit an
acceptance cable to GOS.

07:10 - Received Phnom Penh 1539 in which King Norodom Sihamoni conveyed to Charge and USAID Mission
Director his profound condolences and those of King Father Norodom Sihanouk and Queen Mother Monineath for
the destruction, suffering, and loss of life caused by Hurricane Katrina. King Sihamoni then offered a cash
donation of $20,000 on behatf of himself and his parents the King Father and Queen Mother to support the victims
and recovery efforts. Charge accepted the donation in principle. Updated to matrix in TF 3

·08:15 - Forwarded Korean Foreign Ministry Request for USG or Katrina Fund delegation to officially receive GOK
assistance arriving in DFW airport on September 15 via Korean Mil Air to Robert Armstrong and Region VI
Federal Regional Center in Denton,TX. .

14:00 - Passed back questions from FEMA Region VI Federal Regional Center in Denton,TX to Dan Larsen at
Embassy Seoul and Robert Armstrong at EAP/K

14:15 - Contacted Melanie Higgins and Robert Rapson in BClTV about speaking with Embassy Bangkok about
turning off offer of canned com in brine from Thai Princess.

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