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Science Article Describes Scenario-Building Technique Used to Assist Planning for Recovery from BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

 THU, AUGUST 26, 2010

Some of America’s best scientists are helping develop an innovative scenario-building technique to plan environmental and economic recovery from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, according to an article in this week’s Science. Read More >

The Development Driller II

Categorical Exclusions for Gulf Offshore Activity to be Limited While Interior Reviews NEPA Process and Develops Revised Policy

 MON, AUGUST 16, 2010

Secretary Salazar and BOEM Director Bromwich announced that DOI will restrict its use of categorical exclusions for offshore oil and gas development to activities involving limited environmental risk, while it undertakes a comprehensive review... Read More >

John Burden, Chief Diversity Officer

Secretary Salazar Issues Inclusive Workplace Statement to Employees, appoints Chief Diversity Officer

 MON, AUGUST 16, 2010

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today issued an Inclusive Workplace Statement to all employees of the Department of the Interior and announced the appointment of John Burden as the department’s new Chief Diversity Officer. Read More >

Alaska Senator Ted Stevens, Official Photo

Secretary Salazar Statement on the Passing of Former Senator Ted Stevens

 TUE, AUGUST 10, 2010

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today released a statement on the passing of Former Senator Ted Stevens. Read More >

MOBILE, Ala. - Retired Adm. Thad Allen, National Incident Commander for the Deepwater Horizon response, briefs the crew at the Incident Command Post Mobile. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Dave Silva.

Admiral Allen Provides an Update on the BP Oil Spill Response

 TUE, AUGUST 10, 2010

National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen provided a briefing to inform the American public and answer questions on the administration-wide response to the BP oil spill. A full transcript is available. Read More >