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Secretary Kempthorne noted that both OCS areas – the one in the North Aleutian Basin of Alaska, known as Bristol Bay, and the other in the Central Gulf of Mexico – would receive thorough environmental reviews. There will be significant opportunities for study and public comment before any oil and gas development could take place in these areas.

Secretary Kempthorne noted that both OCS areas – the one in the North Aleutian Basin of Alaska, known as Bristol Bay, and the other in the Central Gulf of Mexico – would receive thorough environmental reviews. There will be significant opportunities for study and public comment before any oil and gas development could take place in these areas.

Kempthorne May Offer Areas in North Aleutian Basin, Central Gulf of Mexico for Leasing; Increases Royalty Rate for Offshore Oil and Gas Leases

(BOISE, Idaho) – Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne announced that President George W. Bush has modified the leasing status of two areas in the Outer Continental Shelf in response to Congressional action and the requests of state leaders. In addition, Kempthorne announced that he has increased the royalty rate for most new offshore deepwater federal oil and gas leases to 16.7 percent (1/6th).

“Together, these actions will enhance America’s energy security by improving opportunities for domestic energy production, and will also increase the revenues that the federal government collects from oil and gas companies on behalf of American taxpayers,” Kempthorne said.  
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Interior Secretary Kempthorne Announces Proposal to List Polar Bears as Threatened Under Endangered Species Act

In proposing to list the polar bear as threatened, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will actively seek comment and additional scientific information from the public and the international scientific community. The Service will then determine whether or not to list the species as threatened. [Photo Credit: Dave Olsen, USFWS] (BOISE, Idaho) – Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne announced the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to list the polar bear as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act and initiating a comprehensive scientific review to assess the current status and future of the species.  moremore  spanish 

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Bureau of Land Management
Secretary Kempthorne announces the resignation of Kathleen Clarke, commends her leadership as Bureau of Land Management Director.. moremore

Bureau of Indian Affairs
Interior Officials announce intention to reestablish relationship with Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation. moremore

Minerals Management Service
MMS announce it will conduct all necessary environmental reviews on offshore acreage located more than 125 miles from Florida in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico. moremore

U.S. Geological Survey
Ground Water Meets Most Federal Standards in Major Eastern U.S. Aquifer. moremore

Bureau of Reclamation
Secretary Kempthorne Discusses Obligations, Opportunities for Managing Colorado River  moremore  en espanol

National Park Service
Department of the Interior and National Archives Open Original NY Bill of Rights Display at Federal Hall  moremore

Office of Surface Mining
OSM, Partners working to standardize Geospatial Coal Mine Mapping. moremore

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Flying Squirrel Proposed for Removal from Federal Protection. moremore

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