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It's Final! A New and Improved DOI FOIA Policy
THU, FEBRUARY 14, 2013Posted by: DOI FOIA Policy Office
New website? Check. New regs? Check. A new and improved DOI FOIA policy? Yes, check! Read More >
They're Final! DOI FOIA Regulations are Now in Effect
WED, JANUARY 30, 2013Posted by: DOI FOIA Policy Office
The wait is over! Grab a cup of coffee and take a few minutes to peruse DOI's new FOIA regulations. Read More >
U.S. Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Advisory Committee First Meeting
TUE, JANUARY 29, 2013The Department of the Interior announced today that the U.S. Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (USEITI) Advisory Committee will hold its first public meeting on February 13, 2013, in Washington, DC. Read More >
OIP to Host its Second FOIA Training Video Conference
MON, JANUARY 14, 2013Posted by: DOI FOIA Policy Office
Need FOIA training but cannot travel? No problem. Refresh your coffee cup and tune in! Read More >
The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Information Policy Announces FY 2013 FOIA Training Opportunities
THU, DECEMBER 20, 2012Posted by: DOI FOIA Policy Office
FREE FOIA training? Yes! Registration is just a click away. Read More >
Looking back at the 2012 White House Tribal Nations Conference
WED, DECEMBER 19, 2012Posted by: Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior
"As we continue our important work to honor and strengthen our nation to nation relationship, the White House Tribal Nations Conference stands out for me as a special and meaningful day in 2012." Secretary Ken Salazar Read More >
White House 2012 Tribal Nations Conference: Helping Indian Country Move Forward
THU, DECEMBER 13, 2012Posted by: Kevin K. Washburn, Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs
"Much has been accomplished ... greater respect and support for tribal self-determination; giving tribal governments the tools, training, and support to improve economic, education, health, and public safety conditions." Kevin Washburn, AS-IA Read More >
Infrastructure Projects Executive Order
WED, DECEMBER 12, 2012Posted by: David J. Hayes, Deputy Secretary, Department of the Interior
Under Secretary Salazar’s leadership, our Department has implemented groundbreaking reforms and process innovations to ensure that major infrastructure projects on our public lands and/or affecting our trust resources move forward in an efficient manner. Read More >
New Study Documents Natural Landscapes’ Role in Absorbing Carbon
MON, DECEMBER 3, 2012Posted by: David J. Hayes, Deputy Secretary, Department of the Interior
Scientists at the United States Geological Survey today released results of a carbon sequestration study that shows that the western United States is a major sink for carbon. Read More >
New Guidance on Implementing FOIA's Statutory Exclusions
MON, SEPTEMBER 17, 2012Posted by: DOI FOIA Policy Office
Are you familiar with FOIA's three statutory exclusions? Read More >
DOI's Proposed New FOIA Regulations Available for Review and Comment
FRI, SEPTEMBER 14, 2012Posted by: DOI FOIA Policy Office
Our proposed new FOIA regulations await your comments! Read More >
OMB Issues the Managing Government Records Directive
MON, AUGUST 27, 2012Posted by: DOI FOIA Policy Office
OMB's directive will serve as a framework for improving the effectiveness of Federal records management programs. Read More >
Balancing Conservation and Development in a Changing Arctic
SUN, AUGUST 26, 2012Posted by: David J. Hayes, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior
I am delighted to be here this morning to talk about how the Department of the Interior can – and must – balance our dual missions of conservation and development here in Alaska. Read More >
Responsibly Expanding America’s Offshore Energy Development
WED, JULY 18, 2012Posted by: Secretary Ken Salazar
In recent weeks, the Department of the Interior announced a key component of President Obama's all-of-the-above energy strategy: a five-year program for offshore oil and gas leasing. Read More >
Interior Department Helps Indian Country Go Green
FRI, JUNE 22, 2012Yesterday, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar signed a Record of Decision approving the lease and associated right of way for a 350-megawatt utility-scale solar energy project on the Moapa River Indian Reservation. Read More >
Let’s Move Outside! Celebrating National Trails Day
FRI, JUNE 1, 2012Posted by: Ken Salazar
This week, along with Director of the National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis, I announced that we’re designating 54 new water and land trails across the nation as National Recreation Trails. Read More >
Obama Administration Announces Members of Steering Team to Lead Interagency Coordination of Unconventional Oil and Gas Research and Development
THU, MAY 24, 2012Posted by: Brian Tsai
Three federal agencies announced today the members of the steering team that will lead efforts to coordinate research addressing the challenges of safely and prudently developing unconventional shale gas and tight oil resources. Read More >
National Travel and Tourism Strategy Sets Goal to Draw 100 million International Visitors to U.S.
THU, MAY 10, 2012Posted by: Guest blog post by Secretary of Commerce John Bryson and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar
As we celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, the U.S. government is doubling down on its commitment to create more jobs for Americans by growing international and domestic travel and tourism that powers our economy. Read More >
Measuring America’s Energy Potential
THU, APRIL 19, 2012Posted by: Interior Deputy Secretary David J. Hayes
Following the release of a scientific assessment of global undiscovered, technically recoverable oil and gas resources by the U.S. Geological Survey, some have attempted to compare these assessments to facts regarding U.S. oil reserves. Read More >
Is the Recent Increase in Felt Earthquakes in the Central US Natural or Manmade?
WED, APRIL 11, 2012Posted by: David J. Hayes
I want to clarify a few points about USGS’s important and ongoing work to study induced seismicity. Read More >