Interior Department announces recreational expansion 'boosting' local economies

Interior Department announces recreational expansion 'boosting' local economies

The Department of the Interior announced Aug. 30 that 2.1 million acres for hunting and fishing are now open.


BOEM to review offshore New York wind project as 'demand for offshore wind energy has never been greater'

BOEM to review offshore New York wind project as 'demand for offshore wind energy has never been greater'

The Department of the Interior recently announced the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) plans to conduct an environmental review of a proposed commercial-scale wind project offshore New York.


National Park Service waives admission fees for 105th birthday celebration

National Park Service waives admission fees for 105th birthday celebration

The National Park Services (NPS) is celebrating its 105th birthday on Aug. 25, and admission to the national parks on Wednesday is free.


U.S DOI Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement revises FOGRMA violation penalties

U.S DOI Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement revises FOGRMA violation penalties

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) revised its regulations for maximum daily civil penalties (MDCP) for violations committed under the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act (FOGRMA) in June.