In 1998, BLM completed an Integrated Activity Plan (IAP) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Northeast NPR-A (4.6 million acres). BLM completed an amendment to this plan in 2005, and a supplement in 2008.
In a July 16, 2008, news release, Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne announced the Record of Decision for the Supplemental plan for the Northeast NPR-A.
Northeast National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NE NPR-A) Plans: