Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, EPA is announcing the first ten chemicals it will evaluate for potential risks to human health and the environment under TSCA reform. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-names-first-chemicals-review-under-new-tsca-legislation
Published by the Department of the Interior The Secretarial Order reflects President Obama’s commitment to work collaboratively with tribal leaders to build stronger, more resilient communities, respect tribal sovereignty, advance self-determination and protect traditional ways of life and cultural and natural resources. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/deputy-secretary-connor-announce-cooperative-management-initiative-bureau-indian
Published by the Department of the Interior “The Exit Interview” series at Georgetown University features Cabinet Secretaries and senior White House officials and encompasses a wide range of policy topics such as national security and foreign policy, the economy, criminal and social justice, climate change and health care. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-presidential-senior-advisor-brian-deese-discuss-climate-change-exit
Published by the Department of the Interior The best gift you can give this year is America’s great outdoors. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/blog/give-gift-public-lands-this-year
Published by the Department of the Interior This holiday season the best present isn’t just under a tree, it’s outside under the stars. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/video/give-gift-awesome
Published by the Department of the Interior This transfer means that the Fallon Paiute Shoshone, which is the closest Tribe living on aboriginal lands near the known burial site, now has full legal control and may take permanent possession of the Spirit Cave Assemblage. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-jewell-announces-return-native-american-funerary-objects-and-human-remains
Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary Jewell’s Thanksgiving Message to Interior Employees Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/video/secretary-jewells-thanksgiving-message-interior-employees-0
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today finalized increases in renewable fuel volume requirements across all categories of biofuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-finalizes-increase-renewable-fuel-volumes
Published by the Department of the Interior As chair, Christianson will lead the decision-making body for the management of fish and wildlife resources for subsistence uses on 230 million acres of federal land — or 60 percent of the land in the state. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/anthony-christianson-appointed-chairman-federal-subsistence-board
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized the accomplishments of 13 organizations and businesses participating in EPA’s Food Recovery Challenge. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-recognizes-outstanding-food-recovery-challenge-participants
Published by the Department of the Interior New mining claims will now be prohibited on approximately 30,000 acres of U.S. Forest Service land near the park’s northern entrance. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/obama-administration-protects-30000-acres-new-mining-claims-near-yellowstone-national
Published by the Department of the Interior This week, when you feel the need to push yourself away from the table and take a break from Thanksgiving events, we encourage you to #OptOutside. Chances are, there’s a park, wildlife refuge or other public lands a short drive away. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/photos/great-places-optoutside-thanksgiving-week
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON– Today, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy with address the National Press Club at their luncheon and also take questions from the audience. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/today-epa-administrator-gina-mccarthy-deliver-speech-and-take-questions-national-press
Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme Business leaders, scientists and policy-makers reflect on ways to enhance environmental sustainability Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27088&ArticleID=36310&l=en
Published by the Department of the Interior High-Flow at Glen Canyon, balancing conservation and oil production, free fee days Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/video/this-week-interior-november-18-2016
Published by the Department of the Interior Yellowstone and the public lands that surround the park, including the Gallatin Custer National Forest, draw millions of visitors annually, and the surrounding communities depend on the region’s natural amenities to support a thriving tourism-based economy. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/interior-secretary-jewell-agriculture-under-secretary-bonnie-make-conservation
Published by the Department of the Interior Release of the Proposed Final Program, along with the accompanying Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement, is one of the final steps in a multi-year process that was initiated in June 2014 to develop a final offshore leasing program for 2017-2022. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-jewell-announces-offshore-oil-and-gas-leasing-plan-2017-2022
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – This Monday, November 21st, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy with address the National Press Club at their luncheon and also take questions from the audience. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/monday-epa-administrator-gina-mccarthy-deliver-speech-and-take-questions-national-press
Published by the Department of the Interior The Record of Decision addresses deficiencies in the original environmental analyses and process used to support the initial issuance of oil and gas leases in the region. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-jewell-announces-resolution-oil-gas-leasing-issues-colorados-white-river
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy today announced the inaugural class of the U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions, U.S. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/usda-epa-announce-us-food-loss-and-waste-2030-champions