53-248 99-3 IP (Rev. 0/94) A Part 3634 Road Investment decisions made by independent account manager with only balance and investment In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, I enclose a copy of the financial disclosure report filed by Rose E. Gottemoeller, who has been nominated by President Clinton for the position of Assistant Secretary for Nonproliferation and National Security at the Department of Energy. We have reviewed the report and have also obtained advice from the Department of Energy concerning any possible conflict in light of its functions and the nominee's proposed duties. Attached to the report is a memorandum dated September 23, 1998, from the agency ethics official to Ms. Gottemoeller, outlining the steps which she will take to avoid conflicts of interest. Based thereon, we believe that Ms. Gottemoeller will be in compliance with the applicable laws and regulations governing conflicts of interest. Enclosure Sincerely, Stephen D. Potts |