Department of the Interior News

DOI: Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Transmission Line, Delivering Clean, Reliable, Affordable Energy to Millions of Americans

The line will stretch from Wyoming through Colorado and Utah, ending in Nevada, creating over 1,000 jobs during construction.
DOI: Interior Department Announces $578.8 Million in Payments to Support Vital Services in Communities

The Department of the Interior announced $578.8 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding for 2023
DOI: Interior Department Initiates Process to Develop Future Guidelines and Strategies for Protecting the Colorado River

DOI is beginning the formal process to develop future operating guidelines for the Colorado River, replacing the 2007
DOI: Interior Department Proposes Rule to Bolster Solar and Wind Development on Public Lands, Continue Progress on Efficient and Responsible Permitting

Proposed updates to DOI’s renewable energy regulations aim to enhance the development of wind and solar energy on public lands.
DOI: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $64 Million to Address Legacy Pollution on Federal Lands and Waters, Create Good-Paying Jobs Through Investing in America Agenda

$63.8M will be used to plug and remediate orphaned oil and gas well sites located in national parks and other public lands and waters.
DOI: Secretary Haaland Designates Nine New National Recreation Trails

This adds 340 miles to the National Trails System, which now includes more than 1,300 trails across all US states, DC, and Puerto Rico.
DOI: Interior Department Announces New Biden-Harris Appointees

The Department of the Interior has announced additional appointees to join agency leadership under the Biden-Harris administration.
DOI: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of $725 Million from Investing in America Agenda to Clean Up Legacy Pollution

Part of an overall $11.3 billion allocation over 15 years, aiming to clean up environmental pollution caused by past coal mining.
DOI: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $161 Million for Landscape Restoration

The project, led by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), will focus on 21 “Restoration Landscapes” in 11 western states.
DOI: Biden-Harris Administration Advances Clean Energy Transmission Projects in Nevada

DOI has announced steps towards permitting two transmission projects to promote renewable energy development and delivery in Nevada.
USDOT: Biden-Harris Administration Announces More than $52 Million in Advanced Technology Grants to Improve Safety and Reduce Travel Times

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced $52M in grants from the Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN) program.
DOI: Biden-Harris Administration Continues Commitment to Protect the Stability, Sustainability of Colorado River Basin

DOI has announced new investments to improve and protect the stability and sustainability of the Colorado River System.
DOI: Secretary Haaland Appoints New Members to the National Park System Advisory Board

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland appointed 15 new members to the National Park System Advisory Board.
DOI: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $48 Million for Water Sanitation, Irrigation, Power and Dam Safety Projects in Indian Country

The $48 million investment is for improving Tribal water sanitation systems, irrigation and power projects, and dam safety.
DOI: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Historic Consensus System Conservation Proposal to Protect the Colorado River Basin

This proposal commits to conserving at least 3 million-acre-feet (maf) of system water by the end of 2026.
DOI: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $62.5 Million Through Investing in America Agenda for Endangered Species Recovery Planning

DOI has announced a $62.5 million investment from the Inflation Reduction Act for the planning of endangered species recovery efforts.
DOI: Biden-Harris Administration Advances SunZia Southwest Transmission Project

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the Record of Decision for the SunZia Southwest Transmission Project
DOI: Interior Department Announces Updated Guidance for Mining Claims

DOI released a Solicitor’s Opinion to provide guidance for waste rock and tailings facility siting on federal lands.
DOI: Biden-Harris Administration Awards $12 Million through Investing in America Agenda to Combat Climate Change in the U.S. Territories

DOI: $12 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for climate change planning, mitigation, adaptation, and resilience for U.S. Territories
DOI: Deputy Secretary Beaudreau Announces Nearly $4 Million to Protect and Restore Wildlife Migration Paths and Habitats

$4M in grants, and $9.2M in matching funds, for 13 projects across nine states to secure key wildlife migration paths and restore habitats.