BOEM and BSEE to assess rules, environmental impacts, and energy reliability under updated federal directives. The Department of the Interior announced an extensive review of offshore wind energy…
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President Temporarily Federalizes D.C. Police Force
President Trump invoked a section of the Home Rule Act that allows federal control of the MPD under special emergency conditions. President Donald Trump announced that the National…
Read MoreBOEM Cancels 3.5 Million Acres of Offshore Wind Leases
The president’s administration continues to reduce green energy projects while boosting oil, gas, and coal. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management began canceling 3.5 million acres worth of…
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Interior Department Seeks to Recover Critical Minerals from Mine Waste
The agency states, “Mine waste holds untapped supplies of minerals essential for U.S. technology and national security.” The Department of the Interior has launched an effort to recover…
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Interior Department Reports Over $58M in Oil and Gas Lease Sales
First lease sale under new legislation lowers royalty rates and plans to boost domestic energy development The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in New Mexico has leased 16…
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Bureau of Land Management Seeks Public Input on Utah Coal Exploration Plan
The proposed drilling project in Sanpete County is part of a national initiative to boost U.S. coal production. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) opened a 30-day public…
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U.S. and Israel Partner to Advance AI and Energy Collaboration
New agreement seeks to boost innovation, security, and resource efficiency across both nations. The U.S. Departments of the Interior and Energy, led by Secretaries Doug Burgum and Chris…
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USGS Reports Untapped Oil and Gas Reserves on U.S. Public Lands
Interior Department estimates show enough domestic resources to supply the nation’s oil and gas needs for years, highlighting the impact of evolving energy technology. The U.S. Department of…
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USDA and Interior Coordinate on Wildfire Preparedness
The departments issued a joint memo outlining strategies for rapid, unified wildfire responses during peak season. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum signed a…
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Interior Proposes Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Access on Public Lands
More than 87,000 acres across 11 states would open or expand access for outdoor recreation under new federal plan. The U.S. Department of the Interior has proposed 42…
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