for Ms. Beneke as a Department of the Interior employee. Ms. Beneke has been advised of the provisions of 18 U.S.C. 205 which prohibit Federal employees from acting as an agent or attorney for another before the Federal Government on covered matters in which the United States is a party or has a direct or substantial interest. A review of the stock, mutual fund and other interests reported by Ms. Beneke disclosed no problems. Based on my review of the information provided, and on Ms. Beneke.s promised recusal action, I have determined that she is in compliance with the ethics statutes and regulations which apply to the Assistant Secretary Water & Science. Should you have any questions concerning the SF-278 filed by Ms. Beneke, please contact Gabriele J. Paone or Mason Tsai on 208-5916. Sincerely, Tneresa Trujeque Designated Agency Ethics Official and Enclosure cc: Ms. Beneke DOI/OCL - 2 copies |