Forest Service Energy Independence Initiatives

This collection includes communications and plans from the Forest Service regarding their responses to various Executive Orders aimed at promoting energy independence and managing renewable resources.

Era: 2017–2021 2025–present All years
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Summary Year FOIA ID Number Bates / Custodian Pages
The Forest Service is coordinating a response regarding mining claims for uranium in relation to an Energy Executive Order, with multiple staff members discussing updates and actions needed. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 6
The Forest Service discusses the extended due date for responding to the Executive Order on Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth, focusing on energy-related activities while deeming climate preparedness efforts unrelated to energy development as not needing identification. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 7
The Forest Service is coordinating a response to Executive Order 032818, which promotes energy independence and economic growth, and is seeking input from various director areas, including Wilderness and Wild & Scenic Rivers. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 4
The Forest Service extended the due date for responses to the Executive Order on Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth to April 17, 2017, as communicated by Paul Johnson. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 7
The Forest Service is coordinating a response to the Executive Order on Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth, specifically clarifying that hydropower is not included in their review process. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 6
The Forest Service is coordinating the preparation of a Federal Register Notice related to Executive Order 13783, with discussions on regulatory review efforts and comments received from stakeholders. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 2
The USDA Forest Service's Chris Worth provided minor editorial feedback on a draft review plan regarding "Programmatic Analyses." 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 6
The Forest Service's Joseph Gurrieri provided comments on the draft EO Review Plan related to groundwater management. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 6
The Forest Service is coordinating a review plan in response to the March 28, 2017 Executive Order on Promoting Energy Independence, requiring federal agencies to assess regulations that may hinder domestic energy resource development, with comments on the draft plan due by April 14, 2017. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 7
The Forest Service is discussing comments and revisions related to a draft review plan for an Executive Order promoting energy independence, with various staff members contributing feedback. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 8
The Forest Service is analyzing the Executive Order on Promoting Energy Independence & Economic Growth, detailing activities initiated as a result of the order and collaborating on energy-related elements for the analysis. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 4
The email from Liane Mattson of the Forest Service discusses the management of geothermal resources under BLM regulations and seeks clarification on the ORMS recommendations related to Executive Order 13771, specifically regarding special uses and hydropower specialists on the team. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 2
The Forest Service is organizing a kick-off conference call to discuss their response to Executive Order 032817 on Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth, led by the Minerals and Geology Management staff. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 8
The Forest Service is coordinating a response to Executive Order 13783 on Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth, with a deadline for a draft report due by June 1, 2017, and specific responsibilities assigned to the MGM staff and other director areas for the review process. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 9
The Forest Service is coordinating a response to the Energy Executive Order 03817 regarding mining claims for uranium, with a deadline for information by the end of the day on April 18, 2017. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 3
The Forest Service is preparing a Draft Review Plan for Section 2(c) of the Executive Order on Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth, which is due to the Director of OMB by May 13, 2017, and seeks input from various directorate staff. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 6
The Forest Service is drafting a review plan for Executive Order 032817, with a schedule for group brainstorming and revisions leading to a final draft delivery by April 19, 2017. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 6
The Forest Service's Wilderness and Wild & Scenic Rivers (WWSR) director, Susan J. Spear, communicated that they likely do not need to be included in the review team for Executive Order 032818 on promoting energy independence, as their actions are mandated by law, but they will remain available for consultation if needed. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 8
The Forest Service, led by Cynthia West, analyzed the Executive Order promoting energy independence and concluded that it would not impede energy development, while also noting that no new guidance was issued to change existing analysis. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 4
The email correspondence between Forest Service officials discusses recommendations related to the Office of Regulatory and Management Services (ORMS) efforts on Executive Order 13771, specifically addressing geothermal resources and special use regulations. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 3
The Forest Service is coordinating the delivery of a draft plan in response to the Executive Order from March 28, 2017, regarding Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth, while seeking an extension for comments due to staff availability. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 2
The Forest Service is coordinating efforts related to the Executive Order on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity and is seeking to finalize a Review Plan with feedback from the team. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 18
The Forest Service is currently overseeing the construction of a wind farm with 15 turbines on Green Mountain and has approved a solar project for construction on the Tonto. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 1
The Forest Service is discussing the OMB Guidance on Executive Order 13783, which mandates a review of regulations that may hinder domestic energy production. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 6
The USDA Forest Service is providing comments on the Energy Executive Order regarding energy independence, emphasizing the need for regulatory review coordination and categorization of geothermal energy as a renewable resource. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 2
The Forest Service's Wilderness and Wild & Scenic Rivers directorate discussed their potential exclusion from the review team for Executive Order 032818 on energy independence, citing legal mandates that may exempt them from participation while offering to remain available for consultation. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 8
The Forest Service is discussing the procedural requirements for changing regulations in response to Executive Order 13783, specifically regarding the potential to revise, rescind, or suspend agency actions that may hinder energy resource development. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 4
The email from Mona Koerner of the Forest Service discusses the review of a draft plan related to an Executive Order promoting energy independence, referencing relevant hydropower licensing processes and legislation, while coordinating feedback among agency colleagues. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 19
The Forest Service is discussing edits and responses to an Executive Order from March 28, 2017, related to promoting energy independence and economic growth. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 4
The Forest Service is coordinating a response to the Executive Order on Promoting Energy Independence, with a draft review plan due by April 21, 2017, and is seeking input from other director areas. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 8
The USDA Forest Service is organizing a kick-off call meeting to discuss their response to Executive Order 032817 on Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 1
The Forest Service is coordinating a response to Executive Order 032817, which requires federal agencies to review regulations that may hinder the development of domestic energy resources, with a draft plan due by April 19 and subsequent reports to OMB in 120 and 180 days. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 8
The Forest Service is coordinating a response to Executive Order 032817, which mandates a review of agency actions that may hinder the development of domestic energy resources, with Liane Mattson seeking input from Christopher Koeppel on the matter. 2017 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 2
The Forest Service emphasizes the importance of its Hydropower Program and outlines plans to enhance agency responsiveness and coordination in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license proceedings to support hydropower development on National Forest System land. 2014 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 4
The Forest Service emphasizes the importance of its Hydropower Program and outlines its intention to enhance responsiveness and coordination in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license proceedings to support hydropower development and mitigation efforts on National Forest System land. 2014 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 4
The U.S. Forest Service issued Amendment No. 2700-2003-2 to the Forest Service Manual, effective October 14, 2003, reorganizing and expanding descriptions of various federal acts related to special uses management for federal power projects. 2003 FS2017FSWO057670577306859 15
The Forest Service, under the Department of the Interior, is preparing to implement a Presidential Executive Order aimed at promoting energy independence and economic growth by reviewing and potentially revising regulations that hinder domestic energy resource development. FS2017FSWO057670577306859 8
The email correspondence involves multiple individuals providing comments on a draft plan related to the Energy Independence Executive Order, with contributions from various staff members at the Forest Service and discussions on integrating energy elements into the analysis. FS2017FSWO057670577306859 7