BLM Energy Policies

This collection contains documents related to the BLM's efforts in developing and revising energy policies, focusing on climate change mitigation and regulatory actions.

Era: 2017–2021 2025–present All years
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado discusses the development of air quality policies and tools that, while including greenhouse gas emissions data, primarily focus on air quality issues rather than directly addressing climate change. 2017 BLM201800412 2
The Bureau of Land Management issued Instruction Memorandum No. 2017-xxx to provide updated guidance on considering greenhouse gas emissions in National Environmental Policy Act reviews and rescinded the previous Permanent Instruction Memorandum 2017-003. 2017 BLM201800412 57
The Bureau of Land Management is coordinating a time-sensitive review of testimony related to the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy, with specific sections highlighted for feedback from various officials. 2017 BLM201800412 9
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is preparing a series of briefing papers for the Secretary's budget review, due by 12pm on May 4, 2017, covering various topics including abandoned mine lands, land conveyance programs in Alaska, and federal coal management. 2017 BLM201800412 7
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is implementing Secretarial Order 3349, which focuses on promoting American energy independence by reviewing agency climate change actions and revoking previous mitigation policies to reduce regulatory burdens on energy production. 2017 BLM201800412 3
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is finalizing its response to Secretarial Order 3349, as indicated by the attached documents and ongoing email correspondence among staff regarding the status and submission of the report. 2017 BLM201800412 9
The Bureau of Land Management is preparing talking points regarding Secretarial Orders for state director visits, with a request for quick feedback on the documents by 5 p.m. the same day. 2017 BLM201800412 9
The Bureau of Land Management's Karen Kelleher communicated with Gregory Russell from the Department of the Interior regarding minor editorial tweaks made to comments on the final draft of a memo related to SO3349. 2017 BLM201800412 13
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is providing a memorandum to the Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management detailing the actions taken or planned in response to Secretary's Order 3349 regarding mitigation and climate change. 2017 BLM201800412 9
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is finalizing a memo regarding the Standard Operating Procedure (SO) 3349, with discussions among various officials about the draft documents. 2017 BLM201800412 15
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is discussing the implications of Secretarial Order 3349, which revokes a previous Presidential Memorandum aimed at mitigating impacts on natural resources from development. 2017 BLM201800412 2
The Bureau of Land Management is coordinating a meeting to discuss the response to Secretarial Order 3349, with a deadline for comments set for April 8, 2017. 2017 BLM201800412 11
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is discussing a list of policy Instruction Memoranda (IMs) related to energy development, as outlined in a briefing memo shared among staff for review and potential discussion. 2017 BLM201800412 9
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is discussing the implications of rescinding a Permanent Instruction Memorandum regarding the consideration of greenhouse gas emissions in National Environmental Policy Act reviews, as directed by Executive Order 13783. 2017 BLM201800412 3
The Bureau of Land Management is discussing the implications of Secretarial Order 3349 on mitigation policies, as indicated in a series of emails and attached documents. 2017 BLM201800412 8
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is discussing next steps regarding greenhouse gas (GHG) implementation measures, as indicated in an email chain involving various officials from BLM and the Department of the Interior. 2017 BLM201800412 9
The Bureau of Land Management is updating guidance for integrating greenhouse gas emissions analysis in National Environmental Policy Act reviews and rescinding Permanent Instruction Memorandum 2017-003, which previously transmitted related guidance from the Council on Environmental Quality. 2017 BLM201800412 6
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is coordinating efforts to revise Greater Sage-Grouse (GRSG) Instruction Memoranda (IMs) and is seeking to address feedback from the Deputy Secretary regarding the SO 3349 response within a tight deadline. 2017 BLM201800412 8
Deborah Mead from the Bureau of Land Management inquires about updates on SO 3349 and other mitigation-related news ahead of a monthly Mitigation Team call. 2017 BLM201800412 2
The document pertains to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and outlines various briefing papers related to budgetary topics due for review by Assistant Directors by 12pm on May 2, 2017. 2017 BLM201800412 11
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is discussing its response to Secretarial Order 3349, with internal communications regarding the finalization and distribution of the response memo. 2017 BLM201800412 18
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is organizing a meeting on April 7, 2017, to discuss the response to Secretarial Order 3349. 2017 BLM201800412 2
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is discussing next steps regarding greenhouse gas (GHG) implementation measures in a series of emails among agency officials. 2017 BLM201800412 11
The Bureau of Land Management is revising the Timeframe and Coordination sections of a draft Instruction Memorandum regarding compensatory mitigation, with Deborah Mead requesting feedback on the changes and planning outreach to state leads and Directorates. 2017 BLM201800412 6
The Bureau of Land Management's Shelley McGinnis circulated a memo regarding venting and flaring, as requested by Tim Spisak, and followed up for the final version of the document. 2017 BLM201800412 4
The Bureau of Land Management officials Michael Ford and James Tichenor discussed and collaborated on filling out a spreadsheet detailing costs associated with OOs 3-5 under Executive Order 13783. 2017 BLM201800412 7
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is finalizing its draft response to Secretary's Order 3349, specifically addressing Sections 5 (a) and (b), with a deadline for submission set for April 12, 2017. 2017 BLM201800412 10
The Bureau of Land Management is organizing a call to discuss and review policy items in response to a March 28, 2017 Executive Order aimed at promoting energy independence. 2017 BLM201800412 14
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is preparing briefing papers on various topics, including abandoned mine lands and oil and gas development, for a budget review due by 12pm on May 4, 2017. 2017 BLM201800412 4
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) finalized and circulated a letter and briefing memo regarding the VF CRA, with corrections made to the document sent to the Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management (ASLM). 2017 BLM201800412 4
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is discussing the development of an Emissions Inventory Toolkit to consolidate various emissions calculators and is addressing compliance with greenhouse gas reporting requirements in relation to Executive Order 13693. 2017 BLM201800412 3
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is organizing a bi-weekly AD-200 check-in meeting to discuss the status of the SO3349 response from the Deputy Secretary and to review the WOO200 assignment tracker. 2017 BLM201800412 7
The Bureau of Land Management is discussing internal guidance on the implications of Executive Order 13783, which withdrew Technical Support Documents related to social cost of carbon estimates, and is seeking clarification on how to proceed without these estimates in planning and NEPA processes. 2017 BLM201800412 4
The document outlines various briefing papers due for review by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) related to budget topics, including abandoned mine lands, land conveyance programs, and energy independence, with a submission deadline of May 2nd at 12pm. 2017 BLM201800412 42
The Bureau of Land Management is discussing a briefing request related to the social costs of climate change, as indicated in forwarded emails among staff members. 2017 BLM201800412 2
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) memorandum outlines actions taken or planned in response to Secretary's Order 3349 regarding mitigation and climate change, detailing the agency's approach to implementing regulations and policies to reduce environmental impacts in land use planning and project authorizations. 2017 BLM201800412 10
The Bureau of Land Management is circulating a draft report on the implementation of Secretarial Order 3349, specifically addressing Sections 5(c)(i), (ii), and (v), which involves reviewing agency actions related to energy independence and economic growth as directed by a recent Executive Order. 2017 BLM201800412 5
The Bureau of Land Management is coordinating feedback on talking points for Secretarial Orders, with Lesli Ellis-Wouters requesting input from colleagues by the end of the day. 2017 BLM201800412 11
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is discussing a proposed approach to streamline the identification of regulations affecting energy development during land use planning by referencing the land use planning handbook, as indicated in an email from Deputy Assistant Director Karen Kelleher. 2017 BLM201800412 11
The Bureau of Land Management's memorandum outlines actions taken in response to Secretarial Order 3349 regarding mitigation and climate change, detailing the agency's long-standing practices and regulatory measures for environmental impact assessments and resource management. 2017 BLM201800412 8
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is preparing a memorandum to the Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management detailing actions taken in response to Secretary's Order 3349 regarding American Energy Independence, specifically addressing mitigation and climate change regulations. 2017 BLM201800412 11
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is discussing edits to a briefing memo regarding their response to SO3349, focusing on the use of mitigation measures in project planning to enhance decision defensibility and resource management. 2017 BLM201800412 10
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is discussing the status and expected completion of the draft response for document 3349, with updates provided by Leah Baker regarding input from field queries and policy history. 2017 BLM201800412 8
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is outlining its actions taken to adapt to climate change under the Obama Administration in response to Secretarial Order 3349, while also discussing the need to focus on specific internal documents for further planning. 2017 BLM201800412 9
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is developing an Emission Inventory Toolkit to streamline air quality analyses and compliance with NEPA and General Conformity requirements, as part of its response to Secretarial Order 3349 on climate change policies. 2017 BLM201800412 2
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is discussing the implications of the recent Executive Order lifting the coal moratorium and preparing talking points for public affairs officers regarding its impact on operations. 2017 BLM201800412 8
The Bureau of Land Management is circulating revised drafts of Instruction Memorandum Mitigation Policy Options A and B, as part of updates to the BLM Mitigation Manual and Handbook. 2017 BLM201800412 11
The email from Steve Tryon at the Bureau of Land Management requests updates on compliance with the Deputy Secretary's routing of summaries of Records of Decision and significant decisions, as well as a response regarding policy redirects related to mitigation or climate change. 2017 BLM201800412 1
The email from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service alerts Bureau of Land Management staff about a task related to concerns regarding Secretary's Order 3349, requiring them to review and process a document in the Data Tracking System. 2017 BLM201800412 1
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) provided a revised report on the implementation of Secretary's Order 3349, specifically addressing sections 5(a) and (b) regarding actions related to mitigation and climate change, incorporating feedback from key officials. 2017 BLM201800412 11
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discusses a recent meeting with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) regarding collaboration on Department of the Interior priorities, specifically focusing on energy, minerals, and conservation initiatives. 2017 BLM201800412 2
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is discussing a list of policy Instruction Memoranda (IMs) related to energy development, as outlined in a briefing memo shared among agency officials. 2017 BLM201800412 9
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is discussing the Secretarial Order on American Energy Independence, which includes a review of mitigation and climate change policies, requiring a 21-day response to identify actions that may hinder the development of domestically produced energy resources. 2017 BLM201800412 10
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is organizing an integration meeting with a proposed agenda to discuss various initiatives, as communicated by Kit Muller in an email dated July 5, 2017. 2017 BLM201800412 3
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking input on a draft Instruction Memorandum regarding a Mitigation Policy that aligns with Secretarial Order 3349 on American Energy Independence, with comments due by June 28. 2017 BLM201800412 6
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discusses the signing of an Executive Order promoting energy independence, which includes directives to amend coal regulations and revise hydraulic fracturing and waste prevention rules. 2017 BLM201800412 9
The document from February 2017 discusses the Social Cost of Carbon (SCC) as a metric used by federal agencies to quantify the economic damages from greenhouse gas emissions, emphasizing its importance in policy analysis to ensure that the costs of carbon pollution are accounted for in regulatory decisions. 2017 BLM201800412 7
The Bureau of Land Management is requesting completion of a table by May 11, 2017, related to an OMB exercise for Section 2 of Executive Order 13783, which focuses on promoting energy independence and economic growth. 2017 BLM201800412 97
The Department of the Interior issued Order No. 3349 to implement a review of agency actions in response to a 2017 Executive Order aimed at promoting energy independence and economic growth by identifying and revising regulations that hinder the development of domestic energy resources. 2017 BLM201800412 5
The Bureau of Land Management discusses the inclusion of the Clean Air Act in a response regarding mitigation requirements for SO 3349, as requested by National Mitigation Coordinator Deborah Mead. 2017 BLM201800412 3
The Bureau of Land Management is discussing a briefing request for guidance on considering the social costs of climate change, as indicated in a forwarded email chain. 2017 BLM201800412 11
The Bureau of Land Management is preparing for a House Natural Resources Subcommittee hearing on access to onshore federal oil and gas resources scheduled for June 29, with Acting Assistant Secretary Kate MacGregor set to testify, and staff briefings planned for June 19, June 23, and June 27. 2017 BLM201800412 7
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is discussing the implementation of the Sage-Grouse Plan and the American Energy Independence initiative, with ongoing reviews and edits before final approval. 2017 BLM201800412 4
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking input from the WO-200 office on a report regarding Secretarial Order 3349, specifically to include an "effects" summary for actions listed in the memorandum, as requested by the Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management (ASLM). 2017 BLM201800412 27
The Bureau of Land Management is finalizing and distributing the updated version of a memo regarding SO 3349, which includes clean and tracked changes, along with relevant grazing language from PL 112-74. 2017 BLM201800412 4
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is finalizing a revised response to SO3349, incorporating feedback and preparing to submit it for approval by 5 PM. 2017 BLM201800412 3
The document outlines a series of briefing papers for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) that are due for review by the Secretary by 12pm on May 4, 2017, covering various topics including abandoned mine lands, land conveyance programs, and energy independence initiatives. 2017 BLM201800412 1
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is finalizing a memo regarding management guidance for the conservation of Brack's cactus, a sensitive species, which includes requirements for surveys and mitigation strategies to protect its habitat from ground-disturbing projects. 2017 BLM201800412 27
The Bureau of Land Management's memorandum outlines actions to be taken in response to Secretarial Order 3349, which aims to promote American energy independence by reviewing and potentially rescinding regulations related to oil and gas development on federal and Indian lands. 2017 BLM201800412 4
The Bureau of Land Management is discussing comments on the V&F Paper and a briefing memo regarding litigation risks, with an emphasis on addressing these comments promptly. 2017 BLM201800412 19
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is providing a memorandum to the Secretary regarding the implementation of Secretary's Order 3349, which outlines actions related to mitigation and climate change, including the development of new regulations and policy documents. 2017 BLM201800412 10
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is discussing the implementation of Secretarial Order 3349, which focuses on American Energy Independence and involves a review of agency actions as directed by a Presidential Executive Order. 2017 BLM201800412 7
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) memorandum outlines the agency's actions and policies regarding mitigation and climate change in response to Secretary's Order 3349, emphasizing the implementation of various regulatory and guidance documents to enhance environmental protections. 2017 BLM201800412 8
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is discussing the incorporation of California policies and hyperlinks into a briefing memo for Secretarial Order 3349, with specific tasks assigned to Fariba Hamedani for completion. 2017 BLM201800412 3
The Bureau of Land Management's Steve Tryon informs colleagues about his delayed arrival due to car repairs and discusses plans for the FC call and the WHB decision tree, while Karen Kelleher updates him on the timeline for the 3349 response draft. 2017 BLM201800412 5
The Bureau of Land Management's Karen Kelleher discusses policy recommendations for mitigation and climate in response to inquiries, seeking input from colleagues to guide staff compiling information. 2017 BLM201800412 1
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discusses the need to report on actions related to climate change as mandated by Secretarial Order 3289, which is a Department of the Interior (DOI) initiative. 2017 BLM201800412 1
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is organizing a Mitigation Team call on April 6, 2017, to discuss the agenda and notes related to energy independence and economic growth initiatives. 2017 BLM201800412 4
The Bureau of Land Management is coordinating a meeting to discuss the preparation of a draft report under Executive Order 13783, focusing on energy policy and greenhouse gas emissions. 2017 BLM201800412 50
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced a proposal to rescind the 2015 rule on hydraulic fracturing as part of President Trump's initiative to reduce federal regulations and promote energy development, inviting public comment on the matter. 2017 BLM201800412 5
The email from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service alerts Bureau of Land Management staff about a task related to concerns regarding Secretary's Order 3349, requiring them to log into the Data Tracking System to review and process a specific document. 2017 BLM201800412 1
The document outlines a series of briefing papers for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) due for review by the Secretary, covering various topics including abandoned mine lands, land conveyance programs, and energy independence, with a submission deadline of 12pm on May 4th. 2017 BLM201800412 7
The Bureau of Land Management is preparing high-level talking points regarding Secretarial Orders for state director visits, with a request for quick feedback by 5 p.m. the same day. 2017 BLM201800412 12
The Bureau of Land Management's Angela Falwell informs colleagues that Shannon has comments on the 3349 document. 2017 BLM201800412 1
The Bureau of Land Management is preparing a draft response to Secretary's Order 3349, with edits and proposed text adjustments discussed among staff members prior to a scheduled conference call. 2017 BLM201800412 14
The Bureau of Land Management discusses the need for key messaging on mitigation and climate change for SO3349 and recreation for SO3347, with Kristin Bail directing staff to coordinate with appropriate colleagues in Andy's absence. 2017 BLM201800412 1
The U.S. Department of the Interior issued Order No. 3349 to implement a review of agency actions related to energy independence and climate change mitigation, following an Executive Order from the President aimed at promoting energy independence and economic growth. 2017 BLM201800412 6
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is discussing the Mitigation Manual and Handbook, with Deborah Mead providing a table highlighting concerns and suggested changes related to restrictive policies and conflicts with previous directives. 2017 BLM201800412 56
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) circulated the final Questions for the Record (QFRs) related to David Bernhardt's confirmation hearing for Deputy Secretary of the Interior, highlighting key topics such as Cadiz, methane regulations, public land transfers, and Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) funding levels, ahead of an upcoming committee vote. 2017 BLM201800412 78
The Bureau of Land Management is discussing the implementation of Secretarial Order 3349, specifically Sections 5(c)(i), (ii), and (v), and is coordinating the review of a draft memorandum with the Solicitor's Office before sending it to ASLM. 2017 BLM201800412 25
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is discussing a strategy to streamline the identification of regulations affecting energy development during land use planning by referencing the Land Use Planning Handbook. 2017 BLM201800412 5
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is coordinating the finalization and distribution of documents related to their response to SO 3349, as indicated in a series of forwarded emails among staff members. 2017 BLM201800412 29
The Bureau of Land Management discusses the need to respond to Executive Order 3349 regarding energy independence and its implications for the Air Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) related to oil and gas development. 2017 BLM201800412 2
The Associate Deputy Secretary of the Interior issued a memorandum directing agency heads to submit a draft report by July 14, 2017, detailing actions affecting the development of domestic energy resources in compliance with Executive Order 13783 on energy independence. 2017 BLM201800412 1
The Bureau of Land Management is planning revisions to its Mitigation Manual and Handbook, along with providing interim direction on compensatory mitigation, as outlined in Instruction Memorandum No. 2017-xxx. 2017 BLM201800412 4
The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs issued a memorandum providing guidance to Executive Departments and Agencies on reviewing regulations that may hinder the development of domestic energy resources, as mandated by Section 2 of Executive Order 13783, with plans due by May 12, 2017, and draft final reports by July 26, 2017. 2017 BLM201800412 10
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discusses minor comments on four papers related to the implementation of Secretarial Order 3349, which focuses on promoting energy independence by reducing regulatory burdens and revoking previous mitigation policies. 2017 BLM201800412 2
The Bureau of Land Management is preparing briefing papers for the Secretary regarding the implementation of Secretarial Order 3349 on American Energy Independence, with a submission deadline of April 27 at 12:00 PM Eastern. 2017 BLM201800412 31
The Bureau of Land Management, under the Department of the Interior, is responding to Secretary's Order 3349 by proposing to rescind the hydraulic fracturing rule and reviewing the waste prevention rule for consistency with the President's energy independence policy. 2017 BLM201800412 5
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is coordinating the finalization of a memo regarding SO 3349, which includes edits and grazing language from Public Law 112-74, to be sent to the Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management (ASLM). 2017 BLM201800412 24