U.S. Department of the Interior

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  • A CAT hydraulic excavator loading a yellow CAT haul truck with coal, set against tiered gray overburden slopes in an open-pit mine. 

    Interior Releases Major Update on Coal Potential Beneath Federal Lands

    The Department of the Interior today released a U.S. Geological Survey report on coal resources beneath federally managed public lands in the United States, estimating that there are 4.2 billion short tons of reported coal reserves associated with active mines and an additional 356 billion short tons of available coal resources. 
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The U.S. Department of the Interior protects and manages the Nation’s natural resources and cultural heritage; provides scientific and other information about those resources; and honors its trust responsibilities or special commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and affiliated Island Communities.

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More from the Interior

  • Indo-Pacific Energy Security Summit

    Securing American Energy Dominance

    Secretary Burgum and the National Energy Dominance Council generate over $56 billion in announced domestic investments across nuclear energy, LNG infrastructure, critical minerals, advanced manufacturing, and clean energy technologies.
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  • President Trump signing EO with Secretary Burgum clapping in background

    Promises Made, Promises Kept

    Since swearing in to the Department of the Interior, Secretary Burgum has implemented President Trump’s agenda to secure American Energy Dominance and capitalize on America’s Balance Sheet.
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    Hearings and Appeals Case Inventories

    Search for pending cases and issued decisions and dispositive orders.
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  • Make America Beautiful Again logo

    Make America Beautiful Again

    In response to the President’s Executive Order, the Make America Beautiful Again Commission has compiled this midterm report to describe the actions taken by the Trump Administration thus far to restore, beautify, and promote a more prosperous environment.
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