The financing will support the rebuilding of the nation’s nuclear supply chain and facilitate the deployment of new reactors. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Dominance…
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U.S. and Dominican Republic Sign Nuclear Cooperation Agreement
The State Department said that the advance of peaceful civil nuclear cooperation strengthens “enduring strategic relationships with the United States.“ U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Dominican Republic Minister…
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State Department Sanctions Cuba’s State-Owned Oil and Gas Company
Secretary Rubio said that energy has been “weaponized” by the Cuban government. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently announced sanctions against Cuba’s state-owned oil and gas company Union Cuba-Petroleo…
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Supreme Court Vacates Energy Rule Banning Gas Appliances
The 2024 regulation sought to abolish gas-powered furnaces, water heaters, and stoves. The Supreme Court vacated a lower court ruling this week that upheld the Energy Department’s 2024…
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Interior Provides Funding for Orphaned Well Cleanup
The assistant secretary said phase 3 of the State Formula Grant Guidance is now in effect. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has announced new guidance for the…
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Interior Department Advances Effort to Streamline Oil and Gas Permitting in Alaska
The Bureau of Land Management considers a new process to help streamline permitting for oil and gas infrastructure. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum announced an effort to…
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Commerce Department Initiates NOAA Review of California Coastal Program
Federal evaluation will examine California’s coastal management practices under long‑standing coastal law. The Department of Commerce announced that Secretary Howard Lutnick directed the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration…
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Energy Department Awards Funding to Expedite Small Modular Reactor Projects
Energy secretary says the awards “ensure we can deploy these reactors as soon as possible.” The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced more than $94 million in…
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FAA Proposes New Drone Restrictions Around Critical Infrastructure Sites
The rule would allow designated facilities to request no-fly zones for drones based on safety and security concerns. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a new rule that…
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HUD and USDA Rescind Home-Building Energy Requirements on Federal Loans
The agencies cited cost and supply concerns in the rescission of the prior rule tying mortgage eligibility to 2021 building standards. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban…
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