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EPA Chief, DOI Secretary, CEQ Chair Lead Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force Public Meeting
TUE, JUNE 28, 2011, 09:37 AM ESTEPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, joined by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and CEQ Chair Nancy Sutley, convened an official meeting of the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force on Monday in Galveston, TX. Read More >
Interior Implements Steps to Increase Responsible Domestic Energy Production
THU, JUNE 16, 2011, 11:36 AM ESTIn support of President Obama’s strategy to spur domestic energy production on public lands, Interior Secretary Salazar today announced that Interior would accelerate a lease sale in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska... Read More >
Salazar, Hayes, Bromwich Testify on Safe, Responsible Domestic Oil and Gas Production
TUE, MAY 17, 2011, 02:26 PM ESTInterior Secretary Salazar today testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources regarding Interior’s work to facilitate the development of oil and gas resources on the nation’s Outer Continental Shelf and public lands. Read More >
NRDA Trustees Announce $1 Billion Agreement to Fund Early Gulf Coast Restoration Projects
THU, APRIL 21, 2011, 11:40 AM ESTUnder an unprecedented agreement announced by the Natural Resource Trustees for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (Trustees), BP has agreed to provide $1 billion toward early restoration projects in the Gulf of Mexico. Read More >
Statement by Secretary Salazar Marking One-Year Anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
WED, APRIL 20, 2011, 10:34 AM ESTSecretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today issued the following statement regarding the one-year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Read More >
Ocean Energy Safety Advisory Committee Sets Goals, Agenda
MON, APRIL 18, 2011, 02:21 PM ESTSecretary Salazar today urged the members of the OESC to work together to help strengthen the nation’s offshore drilling safety, well containment, and spill response as we explore new energy frontiers. Read More >
Salazar, Bromwich Recruit Tulane Students to Public Service, Visit Deepwater Facility, Discuss Ongoing Oil and Gas Safety Reforms
WED, APRIL 13, 2011, 03:36 PM ESTSecretary Salazar and Director Bromwich visited Tulane University in Louisiana, toured a deepwater drilling facility, and discussed Interior’s ongoing efforts to promote safe and balanced development of our nation’s offshore oil and gas resources. Read More >
Salazar to Convene Ministerial Forum on Offshore Drilling, Blowout Containment
FRI, APRIL 1, 2011, 03:35 PM ESTSecretary of the Interior Salazar today announced he is convening ministers and senior government officials from nations engaged in offshore oil and gas extraction to discuss development of technologies for containing potential deepwater well blowouts. Read More >
Ocean Energy Safety Advisory Committee to Hold First Meeting
THU, MARCH 31, 2011, 10:08 AM ESTSecretary Salazar and Director Bromwich today announced that the Ocean Energy Safety Advisory Committee (OESC) will hold its first public meeting on Monday, April 18, 2011. Read More >
Interior Approves First Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Exploration Plan with Post-Deepwater Horizon Environmental Review
MON, MARCH 21, 2011, 02:55 PM ESTSecretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) Director Michael R. Bromwich today announced that the bureau has approved an Exploration Plan, submitted by Shell Offshore Inc. Read More >