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Employee Commuter Survey - Archive
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Press Release
A large city bus is parked at a curb.
10/12/2016
Your participation helps the Department measure progress towards our GHG reduction goal and identify alternative commuting options and workplace flexibilities that the Department could offer to reduce commuter emissions in the future.
Policy on Equal Opportunity and Workplace Conduct - Archive
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Press Release
Secretary Jewell standing on a boat looking into the distance.
9/14/2016
I am dedicated to promoting a workplace that provides equal opportunities for all and is free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
National Park Service Centennial - Archive
National Park Service, Office of the Secretary, America's Great Outdoors, Climate Change, Press Release
Secretary Sally Jewell standing in front of a forest with a snow capped mountain in the background.
8/22/2016
Sally Jewell, Secretary of the Interior
This week marks the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service and I encourage all Department of the Interior employees to join in the celebration.
Congratulations to Interior's Customer Service Award winners - Archive
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Press Release
Secretary Jewell stands at a podium and speaks to a group of seated people at an awards ceremony.
7/6/2016
As part of the Independence Day celebration at the Department of the Interior, Secretary Jewell recognized the winners of the Federal Customer Service Awards for Interior.
OPM Credit Monitoring and Identity Protection Services and General Cyber Updates - Archive
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Press Release
The seal of the office of personnel management is round with a drawing of an eagle in it.
6/24/2016
It has been about a year since OPM announced the malicious cyber intrusions carried out against the Federal Government. We want to take a moment to update you on our continued response, including what services we have provided to those impacted by these intrusions, what OPM and its Federal agency partners are doing to enhance cybersecurity, and the steps all Federal employees can take to practice good cyber hygiene.
Promoting an Ethical Culture at Interior - Archive
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Press Release
Secretary Jewell stand next to a podium and speaks.
6/15/2016
Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell
The honor of serving our country as Federal employees also comes with very serious responsibilities, including the obligation to perform our duties with integrity and to the highest ethical standards. 
National Police Week - Archive
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Press Release
Department of the Interior law enforcement officers stand in a line behind memorial wreaths of flowers on a stage.
5/11/2016
I am proud to recognize the Department of the Interior’s 4,000 permanent and seasonal law enforcement officers and to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the Nation.
Update on Malheur National Wildlife Refuge - Archive
Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Oregon, Office of the Secretary, Press Release
Secretary Jewell standing at a podium outside.
2/16/2016
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell
I recognize and appreciate this has been an incredibly disruptive and distressing time for our employees and their families in the area, as well as the entire Harney County community of which they are a part.
OPM Update on Response to Cyber Intrusion - Archive
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Press Release
Logo of the Office of Personnel Management
1/19/2016
As part of the budget law enacted in December 2015, OPM has been directed to provide identity theft protection and monitoring services to those affected by either the personnel files or background investigation records incidents for at least 10 years.
dotGov Notes: New Website for Hack Victims - Archive
OPM Seal
12/2/2015
OPM has established a verification center to help people who have had their information stolen in the cyber intrusion carried out against the Federal Government.
Secretary Jewell's Thanksgiving Message to Interior Employees - Archive
Secretary Jewell
11/23/2015
Please enjoy this message from Secretary Jewell to thank you for your work throughout the year on behalf of the Department. Best wishes for safe travels and a happy Thanksgiving!
Message from OPM on Cyber Incident - Archive
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Press Release
Seal of the Office of Personnel Management
10/1/2015
The letters being mailed to those affected by this incident will describe the comprehensive suite of identity theft protection and credit monitoring services that will be provided for at least three years, at no cost, to impacted individuals and to their dependent minor children.
Transit Subsidy­ Mandatory Annual Recertification and Training for FY 2016 - Archive
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Press Release
DC Metrobus
10/1/2015
October begins the annual mandatory recertification process, required for all Bureau Transit Subsidy participants, to maintain transit benefits. The monthly maximum benefit remains at $130.00.
Potential Lapse in Appropriations - Archive
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Press Release
Secretary Sally Jewell
9/25/2015
All Federal employees are being provided with the following update on planning with regard to a potential lapse in appropriations that would occur at midnight on September 30, if Congress does not act.
Follow-up: Cybersecurity Breach - Archive
Office of the Secretary, /Employees Messages - Public, Press Release
A digital graphic symbolizing cybersecurity.
7/21/2015
As a follow-up to last week’s announcement regarding the recent cyber incidents, we wanted to update you on where you can get more information, in addition to providing some helpful reminders about the two incidents.

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