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Fox News
18-07-2025
- Business
- Fox News
Trump Interior Department moves to dismantle 'regulatory favoritism' for wind, solar projects
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) said Thursday it was adding "enhanced oversight" of agency decisions about new wind and solar projects in an effort to end "favoritism" of these "unreliable" and "subsidy-dependent" energy systems from the previous administration. The new directive updates review procedures that will require senior leadership at the Interior Department, including the office of the secretary, to conduct a final review of any relevant decisions, including leases, rights-of-way, construction and operation plans, grants, consultations and biological opinions. "Today's actions further deliver on President Trump's promise to tackle the Green New Scam and protect the American taxpayers' dollars," said acting Assistant Secretary for Lands and Minerals Management Adam Suess. "American energy dominance is driven by U.S.-based production of reliable baseload energy, not regulatory favoritism towards unreliable energy projects that are solely dependent on taxpayer subsidies and foreign-sourced equipment." A source familiar with the DOI's new enhanced oversight directive said the agency had serious concerns the Biden administration gave preferential treatment for permitting to new wind and solar projects, which a DOI press release Thursday described as "unreliable" forms of energy. The press release argued that, with the removal of "artificial advantages," the Trump administration is "leveling the playing field" for "dispatchable, cost-effective and secure energy sources, such as clean coal and domestic natural gas." "These actions mark a return to commonsense permitting standards that support national security, grid stability and American job creation," the press release says. The actions are in alignment with an executive order signed by President Donald Trump earlier this month, "Ending Market Distorting Subsidies for Unreliable, Foreign-Controlled Energy Sources" and other presidential directives, while also serving to implement certain provisions of the newly passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The "big, beautiful bill" provisions that the directive supports ask the Interior Department to eliminate right-of-way and capacity fee discounts for existing and future wind and solar projects, which the DOI said Thursday will end "years of subsidies for economically unviable energy development." "For too long, the federal government has forced American taxpayers to subsidize expensive and unreliable energy sources like wind and solar," Trump's executive order says. "The proliferation of these projects displaces affordable, reliable, dispatchable domestic energy sources, compromises our electric grid, and denigrates the beauty of our Nation's natural landscape. "Moreover, reliance on so-called 'green' subsidies threatens national security by making the United States dependent on supply chains controlled by foreign adversaries. Ending the massive cost of taxpayer handouts to unreliable energy sources is vital to energy dominance, national security, economic growth, and the fiscal health of the Nation."
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
US DOI grants new coal mining permit for Hurricane Creek Mining
The US Department of the Interior (DOI) has granted approval to Hurricane Creek Mining to commence coal mining operations on Bryson Mountain in Claiborne County, Tennessee. The approval enables the project to produce up to 1.8 million tonnes (mt) of coal up to 2034. The coal extracted from Bryson Mountain will bolster critical industries such as steelmaking and power generation. Hurricane Creek Mining has been authorised to employ surface mining techniques such as auger, highwall and contour methods, across 635 acres. Land and minerals management acting assistant secretary Adam Suess stated: 'This project reflects a broader shift, one where American resources are being put to work for American strength. 'We're not just issuing permits — we're supporting communities, securing supply chains for critical industries and making sure the US stays competitive in a changing global energy landscape.' The permit was fast-tracked through an expedited environmental review process, in line with procedures established to accelerate energy project evaluations under the national energy emergency declared by President Trump. This move also aligns with Executive Order 14261, titled Reinvigorating America's Beautiful Clean Coal Industry and reflecting the government's commitment to fostering reliable coal production and expanding the nation's energy resources. The approval also complements the legislative support for the coal sector provided by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes measures such as reduced royalty rates for federal coal mining and expanded federal coal leasing opportunities. The DOI has also approved a significant expansion of the Bull Mountains coal mine in Montana which could extend the mine's lifespan by up to nine years. This approval allows Signal Peak Energy to extract an additional 22.8mt of federal coal and 34.5mt of non-federal coal. "US DOI grants new coal mining permit for Hurricane Creek Mining" was originally created and published by Mining Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
E&E News
23-05-2025
- Business
- E&E News
Interior will oversee oil decommissioning in marine sanctuary
The Trump administration is giving an offshore regulatory agency new authority over decommissioning oil and gas sites in a recently created marine sanctuary off California's central coast. The Interior Department said Thursday that its Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement is now the lead federal agency to oversee retiring oil and gas platforms in the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. The 4,543-square-mile swath of the Pacific Ocean became protected near the end of the Biden administration. Oil and gas decommissioning oversight for the area had been under the Department of Commerce. 'This is a strong example of interagency collaboration to streamline permitting and promote responsible energy development while honoring our commitment to environmental protection,' said Interior's acting Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management, Adam Suess, in a statement. 'By leveraging BSEE's regulatory expertise, we can ensure that offshore decommissioning activities within the sanctuary are conducted safely and efficiently.' Advertisement BSEE is charged with leading safety and environmental protection related to offshore energy activities on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, which is also part of Interior, manages the development of resources in that offshore region.
Epoch Times
14-05-2025
- Business
- Epoch Times
Interior Department to Expedite Oil, Gas Leasing Process on Federal Lands
The Department of the Interior (DOI) unveiled its revised policy on May 13 aimed at accelerating the oil and gas leasing process on public lands as part of an effort to boost U.S. energy production. The revised policy will enable the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to complete a parcel review process for oil and gas lease sales within six months from the start of scoping, the department said in a Once the parcels are reviewed, state offices will organize a lease sale and invite public participation. Previously, the BLM took between 8 and 15 months to complete the parcel review process. To expedite the leasing, the DOI stated that the BLM will conduct oil and gas lease parcel reviews while the National Energy Policy Act compliance process is being held, focusing on the existing land management policy and resource management plans. Adam Suess, acting assistant secretary for Land and Minerals Management, said the DOI is working to remove 'unnecessary delays' and 'bureaucratic roadblocks' that have hindered U.S. energy production 'for too long.' 'This policy puts us on a fast track to Energy Dominance—opening up more federal land for responsible development, cutting review times nearly in half, and sending a clear message that the United States is serious about job creation, low energy costs, and putting American energy first,' Suess said in a statement. Related Stories 4/19/2024 4/12/2024 The policy change follows President Donald Trump's Jan. 20 The order states that 'burdensome and ideologically motivated regulations' imposed under the previous administration have hindered the development of the country's energy resources, limited the generation of reliable and affordable electricity, reduced job creation, and led to high energy costs. 'It is thus in the national interest to unleash America's affordable and reliable energy and natural resources,' the order reads. 'It will also rebuild our Nation's economic and military security, which will deliver peace through strength.' Trump issued another Following that order, the DOI The 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program will add a new 'High Arctic' planning area off Alaska to the federal offshore leasing map for the first time. The boundaries of other coastal zones are also being revised—potentially clearing the way for oil and gas companies to tap into new reserves along the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic coasts. The DOI also Tom Ozimek contributed to this report.
Miami Herald
14-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
U.S. Interior Department expedites oil and gas production on public lands
May 13 (UPI) -- Oil and gas producers can accelerate their efforts to make the United States energy independent thanks to streamlined federal oil and gas leasing rules on public lands. An updated Bureau of Land Management policy expedites the leasing process on public lands to increase the amount available for onshore oil and gas leases, decrease the leasing timeframes and ensure oil and gas lease sales follow federal laws. "Under President [Donald] Trump's leadership, we are ending the unnecessary delays and bureaucratic roadblocks that have held back American energy production for too long," Adam Suess, acting assistant secretary for land and minerals management, said Tuesday in a news release. "This policy puts us on a fast track to energy dominance" and sends a "clear message that the United States is serious about job creation, low energy costs and putting American energy first," Suess added. He said the revised policy nearly cuts in half the time it takes to review lease sales, which makes more federal land available for responsible oil and gas development. The BLM will complete reviews of parcels designated for oil and gas lease sales within six months from the start of scoping. BLM reviews previously took between eight and 15 months to complete. The updated policy "reflects the Interior's commitment to responsible resource development, transparency and compliance with environmental laws," according to the Department of Interior. The policy change also ensures "American energy producers can operate with greater certainty and efficiency," the DOI says. Establishing a "predictable and streamlined leasing process" enables the DOI to "fulfill statutory requirements [and] strengthen public trust through continued participation opportunities. It also helps to "advance the Trump administration's broader goals of energy security, economic growth and reduced reliance on foreign sources of energy," according to the DOI. The Biden administration in April 2022 resumed oil and gas leases on federal lands but also increased the royalty rate that leaseholders would have to pay to the federal government. Shortly before leaving office, President Joe Biden in January announced plans to prohibit offshore drilling along the East Coast, the eastern Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean's waters near the shores of California, Oregon and Washington. Copyright 2025 UPI News Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
