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energy2 years ago

"US Government Expands Offshore Wind Leasing in the Central Atlantic, Including Maryland"

The Department of the Interior has proposed an offshore wind lease sale in the Central Atlantic as part of the Biden-Harris administration's efforts to support clean energy and create jobs. The proposed sale includes areas offshore Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, with the potential to power over 2.2 million homes with clean energy. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is seeking public comments on the lease areas, and the proposed sale notice initiates a 60-day public comment period. The Department of the Interior has already approved six commercial-scale offshore wind energy projects and is committed to expanding offshore wind opportunities.

via US Department of the Interior|
#biden-harris-administration#central-atlantic#clean-energy
politics2 years ago

House Approves Significant EPA Budget Cut, Boosts Domestic Energy Production

The House has passed an appropriations bill that would significantly reduce the budget of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and promote energy and mineral production on public lands. The bill, which faces a potential veto from the White House, would cut EPA funding by 39% compared to the previous year, returning it to 1990s levels. It also includes provisions to repeal certain EPA actions, such as the Waters of the United States rule, and restricts the agency from imposing greenhouse gas emissions reporting and permitting requirements for livestock emissions. The bill also provides a reduced budget for the Department of the Interior (DOI) and its subagencies, with funding cuts for the Bureau of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Park Service. It aims to increase oil and gas lease sales, critical mineral production, and limit the use of the Endangered Species Act to restrict resource extraction on public lands.

via Fox News|
#appropriations-bill#department-of-the-interior#domestic-energy-production
politics2 years ago

"Biden Promotes Climate Activist Despite Senate Confirmation Failure"

The Biden administration has promoted Laura Daniel-Davis, a Department of the Interior (DOI) official, to the position of acting deputy secretary, the agency's second-most senior role. Daniel-Davis's previous nomination for a lower position at the DOI was blocked by Senator Joe Manchin due to concerns over her prioritization of climate policies over energy security. Critics argue that her promotion reflects the administration's commitment to a radical, anti-American energy agenda. Daniel-Davis has faced scrutiny for her involvement in energy policy decisions, including signing off on a maximum royalty rate without acknowledging the potential impact on energy security. She is also the subject of an ethics complaint related to her activity on oil and gas leasing in Alaska.

via Fox News|
#biden-administration#climate-activism#department-of-the-interior
environment2 years ago

Oil drilling ban sparks heated confrontation at historic site.

The Department of the Interior celebrated the protection of 350,000 acres of Chaco Canyon land from oil and gas drilling for 20 years, but the measure is controversial and caused a protest at the site. Supporters of the ban believe it is necessary to protect the land and future generations, while opponents argue it will impact economic development and the Navajo Nation. Janene Yazzie with Indian Collective hopes a solution can be produced that aligns with cultural values.

via KOAT New Mexico|
#chaco-canyon#department-of-the-interior#environment