19. Enclosure III Nationwide Total Return Fund- Diversified open-end investment in U.S common stock and foreign stock. Retail discount chain department stores Rymac Investment Corporation Real estate investment trust 27. Humana Corporation 28. K-Mart 29. 30. 31. 32. Health care AFG Intermediate Bond Fund - Diversified open-end Wells Fargo Accounts - Saving and Checking 33. Balcor Equity Properties XIV Investments in and operation of income producing real property. Owns four properties 34. 35. Canyon Point apt. San Antonio Texas Carlyle XIII - Properties FFC Limited Partnership Insured Income Properties 1984 Honeytree Limited Partnership - Real property 47. First Investor Insured Tax Investors Fund and investment Common stock, U S Tres. Notes and preferred stock Diversified open In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, I enclose a copy of the financial disclosure report filed by Robert J. Uram, who has been nominated by President Clinton for the position of Director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Department of the Interior.. We have reviewed the report and have also obtained advice from the Department of the Interior concerning any possible conflict in light of its functions and the nominee's proposed duties. Also enclosed is a letter (with enclosures) from the ethics official of the agency, dated December 16, 1993, which discusses Mr. Uram's recusal undertakings and other matters. Based thereon, we believe that Mr. Uram is in compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing conflicts of interest. Sincerely, Sephant Potts Stephen D. Potts Enclosures The enclosed financial disclosure report (Enclosure I) filed by Robert J. Uram for the position of Director, has been reviewed in compliance with 5 CFR 2634.605. In addition to the standard conflict of interest prohibitions contained in 18 U.S.C. Sections 201-209 and Executive Order 12674 (as modified by E.O. 12731), the Director, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, is also subject to five statutory prohibitions that apply to employees in our Department. These five statutory prohibitions, commonly referred to as "Organic Act" prohibitions, are: 18 U.S.C. 437; 30 U.S.C. 6; 30 U.S.C. 1211(f); 43 U.S.C. 11 and 43 U.S.C. 31(a). Except for 30 U.S.c. 1211(f), the provisions of each of these organic acts are extended to the Director, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, by Department of the Interior regulations in 43 CFR Part 20. Upon confirmation as Director, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Mr. Uram will terminate his partnership with the law firm of McCutchen, Doyle, Brown & Enersen (the firm). Mr. Uram will take a leave of absence from the firm effective January 1, 1994. Upon termination from the firm, Mr. Uram will receive payment of his capital account contribution, a return of his contribution to a risk management fund and his share of partnership profits through December 31, 1993. Mr. Uram will not receive a severance payment. Mr. Uram has a self directed Section 401 K plan with the firm. This pension plan is managed by the United Missouri Bank. The firm does not make any contributions to the plan on his behalf and will not make any contributions to the account after he leaves the firm. Mr. Uram's interest in this pension plan investment is allowed by the conflict of interest provisions that apply to the Director, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement. Our review of Department records and Mr. Uram's review of the firm's records revealed specific cases or issues involving the |