U.S. Department of the Interior

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    DOI invokes emergency permits to fast-track key geothermal projects

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    The U.S. Department of the Interior has activated emergency permitting procedures to accelerate geothermal energy projects considered essential for national security and energy reliability. This action follows the national energy emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump on January 20, 2025. The new process reduces environmental review timelines while maintaining safeguards under key federal laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the National Historic Preservation Act, and the Endangered Species Act. The goal is…

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    Trump nominates Doug Burgum as energy council chair

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    President-elect Donald Trump has nominated North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as U.S. Secretary of the Interior and chairman of the newly created National Energy Council. Burgum expressed gratitude for the nomination, emphasizing the importance of balancing resource development with environmental stewardship while strengthening relationships with tribal nations, landowners, and energy developers. As chairman of the National Energy Council, Burgum will lead efforts to coordinate federal energy policies, focusing on innovation and the expansion of U.S….