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The Department of the Interior, led by Secretary Doug Burgum, is initiating measures to tap into Alaska's natural resources, aligning with President Donald J. Trump's goal of achieving American Energy Dominance.
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Secretaries announce task force on using federal land for affordable housing
Department of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner have launched a Joint Task Force aimed at utilizing underutilized federal land for residential development.
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Department completes land transfer to Spirit Lake Nation
The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced the completion of a land transfer involving 680 acres from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
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Interior approves Spring Creek Mine expansion in Montana
The Department of the Interior has approved a federal mining plan modification for the Spring Creek Mine in Big Horn County, Montana.
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Trump signs resolution against marine archaeological protection rule
President Donald Trump has signed S.J.Res.11, a joint resolution that disapproves the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) rule titled "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources."
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Interior Department announces permanent pay raise for wildland firefighters
The Department of the Interior has announced permanent pay increases for federal and tribal wildland firefighters across the United States.
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Texas wildlife refuge renamed in honor of slain child
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum has signed a Secretary's Order to rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas to honor Jocelyn Nungaray, following an executive order from President Donald J. Trump.
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Interior announces new lease with Williams Transco at Floyd Bennett Field
The Department of the Interior has announced a new 10-year lease and right of way with Williams Transco.
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Burgum begins tenure as Interior Secretary with focus on American energy independence
Doug Burgum has begun his role as the 55th Secretary of the Interior, initiating efforts to promote American energy independence and manage public lands responsibly.
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Doug Burgum sworn in as 55th Secretary of the Interior
On Friday, Doug Burgum was sworn in as the 55th Secretary of the Interior.
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Interior Department restores historic names under executive order
In line with a recent executive order from President Donald J. Trump, the Department of the Interior has initiated changes to restore historic names that honor American legacy.
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Celebrating National Wildlife Refuge Week across America's vast protected lands
Each October, National Wildlife Refuge Week highlights the network of public lands and waters managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the National Wildlife Refuge System.
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New sites join Brown v. Board historical park to tell full desegregation story
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has announced the designation of five schools in Delaware, Virginia, and the District of Columbia as affiliated areas of the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park.
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Biden-Harris Administration allocates over $46 million for Ohio mine land restoration
The Department of the Interior has announced more than $46 million in funding for fiscal year 2024 as part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda.
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Interior Department releases report on Western Arctic resource protection
The Department of the Interior has released a report summarizing public input on protecting surface resources in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A).
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Interior Department allocates funds for pollution cleanup in California and New Mexico
The Department of the Interior has announced a $14.5 million allocation from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to address orphaned oil and gas wells in California and New Mexico.
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Interior Department updates consultation policies with Native Hawaiian Community
The Department of the Interior has announced updates to its policies and procedures aimed at enhancing consultation with the Native Hawaiian Community.
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Daniel-Davis highlights environmental progress during Biden-Harris Administration
Acting Deputy Secretary Laura Daniel-Davis delivered a farewell speech at the Department of the Interior, reflecting on the progress made during her tenure under the Biden-Harris administration.
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Interior Department issues guidance on accessing funds for orphaned well cleanup
The Department of the Interior has released final guidance for states to apply for up to $40 million each in Regulatory Improvement Grant funding.
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Biden-Harris administration allocates $75 million for Illinois community revitalization
The Department of the Interior has announced more than $75 million in funding for fiscal year 2024 as part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda.
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