U.S. Department of the Interior Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on November 20, 2025 - 23:19 GMT

Interior Launches Expansive 11th National Offshore Leasing Program to Advance U.S. Energy Dominance

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a Secretary’s Order titled “Unleashing American Offshore Energy,” directing the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to take the necessary steps, in accordance with federal law, to terminate the …

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Published on November 19, 2025 - 22:08 GMT

Administration Revises Endangered Species Act Regulations to Strengthen Certainty, Reduce Burdens and Uphold the Law

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior’s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced four proposed rules to restore Endangered Species Act regulations to their proven 2019 and 2020 framework. The actions advance President Donald J. Trump’s …

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Published on November 18, 2025 - 03:42 GMT

Interior Department Announces Major Fentanyl Seizure Following Joint Operation on Pueblo of Isleta Reservation

WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior today announced the successful seizure of more than 37,000 fentanyl pills during a coordinated drug interdiction operation on the Pueblo of Isleta Reservation in New Mexico, led by the Bureau of Indian Affairs …

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Published on November 14, 2025 - 04:00 GMT

Interior Rescinds 2024 Rule on Alaska Petroleum Reserve, Unlocking Energy Potential

The Department of the Interior announced today a final rule rescinding the 2024 Bureau of Land Management rule governing the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, a major step in unlocking the energy potential of the roughly 23-million-acre reserve. …

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Published on November 7, 2025 - 23:29 GMT

Interior Department releases final 2025 List of Critical Minerals

The Department of the Interior, through the U.S. Geological Survey, today published the final 2025 List of Critical Minerals, outlining 60 minerals vital to the U.S. economy and national security that face potential risks from disrupted supply chains. “In …

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Published on October 23, 2025 - 20:57 GMT

Interior Takes Bold Steps to Expand Energy, Local Control and Land Access in Alaska

ANCHORAGE — During an event with Alaska’s congressional delegation and Alaska’s governor, the Department of the Interior announced a sweeping package of actions to boost energy development, modernize land and resource management across Alaska, and improve …

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Published on September 30, 2025 - 22:13 GMT

Interior Coal Lease Sale in Alabama Generates over $46 Million, Supports U.S. Steel Production and Jobs

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced that the Bureau of Land Management coal lease sale in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, generated over $46 million in revenue and will give access to 53 million tons of metallurgical coal on 14,050 …

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Published on September 29, 2025 - 17:26 GMT

Interior Unleashes American Coal Power in Bold Move to Advance Trump Administration Priorities

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced the opening of 13.1 million acres of federal land for coal leasing, tripling the benchmarks set by the landmark One Big Beautiful Bill Act and delivering on President Donald J. Trump’s directive …

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Published on September 19, 2025 - 02:31 GMT

Secretary of the Interior Names New Chief of the U.S. Park Police

WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum today announced the appointment of Scott H. Brecht as the next Chief of the U.S. Park Police, the oldest uniformed federal law enforcement agency in the nation. Chief Brecht will succeed Chief Jessica M. E …

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Published on September 18, 2025 - 18:09 GMT

Interior Department Announces More Than $54 Million for Waterfowl Habitat, Increased Public Access on National Wildlife Refuges

WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior today announced more than $54 million from the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund has been approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, providing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service the ability to …

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Published on September 16, 2025 - 02:26 GMT

Departments of Interior and Agriculture Announce Wildland Fire Service Plan to Modernize Federal Wildfire Response

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture today announced the coordinated action to implement President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order 14308, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response, by announcing the U.S …

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Published on September 10, 2025 - 13:31 GMT

Wyoming’s Black Butte Mine Expansion Approved, Extending Operations Through 2039

WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior has approved a mining plan change for the Black Butte Mine in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. The change allows the Black Butte Coal Company to recover about 9.2 million tons of federal coal in two new areas, known …

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Published on September 10, 2025 - 13:31 GMT

Interior Proposes to Rescind Public Lands Rule, Restoring Balanced, Multiple-Use Management

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior is proposing to rescind the Bureau of Land Management’s Public Lands Rule, aligning with Secretary Doug Burgum’s commitment to restoring balance in federal land management by prioritizing multiple-use access, …

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Published on September 8, 2025 - 17:06 GMT

Interior Cuts Red Tape, Expedites Broadband Infrastructure Development in Tribal Communities

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs today announced an updated policy to cut red tape and speed up the process for approving tribal broadband infrastructure projects as part of Secretary of the …

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Published on September 5, 2025 - 23:04 GMT

After Groundbreaking Surge Making D.C. the Safest City in America, Chief Jessica Taylor Announces Retirement from United States ...

WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of the Interior announced the retirement of United States Park Police Chief Jessica M.E. Taylor, following years of distinguished service to the American people. Chief Taylor will continue to lead the USPP and assist with …

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Published on September 4, 2025 - 18:16 GMT

Interior Department Restores Gold Standard Science Across Federal Decision-Making

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a new Secretary’s Order to implement President Trump’s Executive Order 14303, “Restoring Gold Standard Science,” reaffirming the administration’s commitment to transparency, integrity and …

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Published on September 4, 2025 - 18:16 GMT

New Secretary’s Order Strengthens Outdoor Access and Recreation

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced Secretary’s Order 3442, guiding the implementation of the Land and Water Conservation Fund, alongside a historic $437,377,607 allocation from the program to all 50 states, U.S. territories and …

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Published on September 2, 2025 - 17:10 GMT

Interior Department Advances Coal Lease Sales in Alabama, Utah and Montana

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior is moving forward with three competitive coal lease sales in Alabama, Montana and Utah this fall. These sales reflect the Trump administration’s commitment to strengthening American Energy Dominance, supporting …

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Published on August 29, 2025 - 19:54 GMT

Secretary Burgum Urges Action on Resolution Copper Project After Ninth Circuit Stay

WASHINGTON —Today, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, chair of the National Energy Dominance Council issued a statement following a decision by the Ninth Circuit Court panel to block the land exchange approved by Congress, which is necessary to build …

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Published on August 27, 2025 - 14:59 GMT

Interior Expands Hunting and Fishing Access at Refuges and Hatcheries

WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior today announced 42 new hunting and sport fishing opportunities across more than 87,000 acres within the National Wildlife Refuge System and National Fish Hatchery System, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife …

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