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The Department of the Interior has announced a proposal to rescind the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Public Lands Rule.
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Interior Department approves Black Butte Mine expansion through 2039
The Department of the Interior has approved a change to the mining plan for the Black Butte Mine in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
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Interior expedites approval process for tribal broadband infrastructure projects
The Department of the Interior’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs has introduced a revised policy aimed at accelerating the approval process for tribal broadband infrastructure projects.
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Interior Department schedules competitive coal lease sales in Alabama, Utah, Montana
The Department of the Interior has announced plans to hold three competitive coal lease sales in Alabama, Utah, and Montana during the fall.
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Interior releases draft critical minerals list for public comment
The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), has released the draft 2025 List of Critical Minerals and a report detailing a new approach to evaluating how supply chain disruptions could impact the national economy.
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Interior expands public land access for hunting and sport fishing across multiple states
The Department of the Interior has announced an expansion of hunting and fishing opportunities on public lands, opening or expanding access at 16 units within the National Wildlife Refuge System and one unit in the National Fish Hatchery System.
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Interior Department announces long-term offshore leasing plan under new federal legislation
The Department of the Interior has announced a long-term schedule for offshore oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of America and Alaska’s Cook Inlet, following the directives of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1).
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Interior Department updates rules for oil and gas commingling
The Department of the Interior has announced updates to its oil and gas commingling policy, aiming to improve energy production safety and efficiency.
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Interior raises revenue-sharing cap for Gulf states’ offshore energy funds
The Department of the Interior has announced an increase in the annual revenue-sharing cap for Gulf of America Outer Continental Shelf energy revenues.
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Interior Department announces expedited review for Black Butte Mine expansion in Wyoming
The Department of the Interior has announced plans to prepare an environmental impact statement for a proposed modification to the mining plan at Black Butte Coal Company in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
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Interior approves expansion at Antelope Mine to unlock additional federal coal reserves
The Department of the Interior has approved a mining plan modification that will allow access to 14.5 million tons of federally owned coal at the Antelope Mine in Converse County, Wyoming.
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Department of Interior completes expedited review for Skyline Mine coal leases in Utah
The Department of the Interior has completed the environmental review for a significant coal project in Utah, marking the first expedited coal leasing action under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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Interior launches review of offshore wind rules under Trump administration
The Department of the Interior has announced a comprehensive review of offshore wind energy regulations to ensure alignment with the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and current U.S. energy priorities under President Donald J. Trump.
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Interior Department approves expansion of Rosebud Mine in Montana
The Department of the Interior has approved a modification to the mining plan for the Rosebud Mine, located in Rosebud and Treasure counties, Montana.
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Interior reverses approval for large-scale Idaho wind project
The Department of the Interior has announced it will reverse the approval of the Lava Ridge Wind Project in southern Idaho, a project initially approved during the last days of President Joe Biden’s administration.
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Interior Department approves $102.9 million for wetlands conservation across North America
The Department of the Interior has announced that $102.9 million in funding under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) has been approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission.
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Interior secretary orders review of wind and solar project approvals on federal lands
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum has signed a new Secretary’s Order that aims to change how energy projects are permitted on federal lands.
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Interior withdraws policies restricting development in Alaska petroleum reserve
The Department of the Interior has announced that it is rescinding three policy documents related to special area management within Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve.
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Interior Department marks five years since Great American Outdoors Act with free entry day
The Department of the Interior will mark the fifth anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) by waiving entrance fees at all fee-collecting sites it manages, including national parks, on August 4.
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Interior Department ends preferential treatment for wind energy projects
The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced a series of new policy measures aimed at changing how wind energy projects are treated on federal lands and waters.
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