US Department of Interior

The United States Department of the Interior (DOI) is an executive department of the US federal government responsible for the management and conservation of most federal lands and natural resources.

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The US Department of the Interior says its mission is to protect and manage the nation’s natural resources and cultural heritage; provide scientific and other information about those resources; and honor its trust responsibilities or special commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and affiliated Island Communities.

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US advances first deep-sea mining lease sale off American Samoa
Marine Minerals Administration moves forward with plans despite local opposition and legal challenge.
Aug. 21, 2026
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US Interior Department proposes updates to Arctic Exploratory Drilling Rule
The proposal would reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens, improve clarity, and better reflect technological advances since the 2016 rule was issued.
Aug. 4, 2026
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Duke Energy Agrees to Scrap North Carolina Offshore Wind Lease
In exchange, the federal government will reimburse Duke Energy nearly $129 million.
June 30, 2026
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US Department of Interior announces permitting overhaul
New permitting procedures will take a multi-year process down to ‘just 28 days at most,’ the DOI says.
April 29, 2025
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US Department of Interior announces eleventh national OCS leasing program
Secretary Burgum has started the process of creating a new offshore oil and gas leasing schedule.
April 19, 2025