News about environmental regulations from various federal agencies, including the EPA, the CDC, the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Forest Service.
- Energy Secretary Secures Carolinas’ Grid Following Winter Storm Fern The U.S. Department of Energy today issued an emergency order to mitigate blackouts in North and South Carolina following Winter Storm Fern.
- Annual FUSRAP report available online The Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025 is now available online.
- USACE employees rescue Mississippi motorist during winter storm responseWhile on one emergency response mission, two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees found themselves in the middle of another.
- USACE Nominee for Federal Engineer of the Year, Credits Team for SuccessThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s (USACE) 2026 nominee for the Federal Engineer of the Year is no stranger to leading a team that is tackling large complex projects. Cory Morgan, a navigation mega project technical lead and registered Professional Engineer at USACE’s Inland Navigation Design Center is guiding the process of two monumental inland navigation projects, the Montgomery Lock New River Chamber Project near Pittsburgh, Penn., and the Kentucky Lock Addition Project in Grand Rivers, Ky.
- Individuals, teams recognized in USACE National Awards CeremonyThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) took time on January 23 to recognize the achievements of many of its outstanding Civilians and Soldiers during a ceremony held at the USACE Headquarters in Washington D.C.
- Hanford Advisory Board Seeking New MembersThe Hanford Advisory Board is seeking volunteer members to provide advice to federal and state agencies on the ongoing nuclear cleanup of the Hanford Site.
- USACE Repositions Emergency Power Team to support Mississippi After StormVICKSBURG, Miss – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is repositioning an Emergency Power Planning and Response Team (PRT) to support the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) in response to recent emergency conditions caused by the January 2026 Winter Storm. "Our communities throughout the country are experiencing major hardship from Winter Storm Fern and many Americans are unfortunately without power. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are supporting each state’s efforts to get all critical infrastructure back online as fast as possible, and the Corps won’t stop working for our communities until the job is complete,” said Adam Telle,…
- Energy Department Announces $355 Million to Expand Domestic Production of Critical Minerals and MaterialsThe U.S. Department of Energy today announced $355 million for two notices of funding opportunities to expand domestic production of critical materials essential for advancing U.S. energy production, manufacturing, transportation and national defense.
- Energy Department Closes Loan to Restart Nuclear Power Plant in PennsylvaniaU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today announced the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office closed a loan to lower energy costs and restart a Pennsylvania nuclear power plant.
- U.S. Energy Secretary and Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Announce Deal on Civil Nuclear CooperationU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud today signed a Joint Declaration on the Completion of Negotiations on Civil Nuclear Cooperation.
- Energy Secretary Strengthens Midwest Grid Reliability Heading into Winter MonthsU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued an emergency order to address critical grid reliability issues facing the Midwestern region of the United States heading into the cold winter months
- Energy Department Announces Organizational Realignment to Strengthen Efficiency and Unleash American EnergyThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced an organizational realignment designed to strengthen DOE’s ability to execute President Trump’s bold agenda to restore American energy dominance.
- Energy Department Launches ‘Genesis Mission’ to Transform American Science and Innovation Through the AI Computing RevolutionPresident Trump today issued an Executive Order to launch the Genesis Mission, a historic national effort led by the Department of Energy.
- Energy Secretary Secures Grid Reliability in Mid-Atlantic Ahead of WinterU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued an emergency order to address critical grid reliability issues facing the Midwestern region of the United States heading into the cold winter months
- Energy Department Announces $134 Million in Funding to Strengthen Rare Earth Element Supply Chains, Advancing American Energy IndependenceThe U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation today announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity for up to $134 million to enhance domestic supply chains for rare earth elements.
- Energy Department Selects TVA and Holtec to Advance Deployment of U.S. Small Modular ReactorsThe U.S. Department of Energy today announced the selection of the Tennessee Valley Authority and Holtec Government Services to support early deployments of advanced light-water small modular reactors in the United States.
- Energy Department Releases National Petroleum Council Recommendations to Accelerate Permitting Reform and Strengthen U.S. Energy InfrastructureThe U.S. Department of Energy today released key studies from the National Petroleum Council that provide comprehensive recommendations to help modernize America’s energy infrastructure, streamline federal permitting, and remove regulatory barriers that have stalled the development of critical energy projects.
- Energy Department Strengthens Puerto Rico’s Energy Grid with Renewed OrdersAs the island continues to repair critical infrastructure and prepares for next summer’s peak demand season, additional emergency orders are needed in order to strengthen Puerto Rico’s electric grid.
- Energy Department Awards Contracts to Begin Refilling the Strategic Petroleum ReserveThe U.S. Department of Energy announced contracts have been awarded for the acquisition of one million barrels of crude oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
- Joint Statement from U.S. Energy Secretary Wright and Greek Energy Minister Papastavrou Regarding Sixth P-TECThe Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation (P-TEC) is the premier forum for energy cooperation in Central and Eastern Europe.
- Joint Statement by the U.S. and the Baltic Countries Following the 2025 Baltic 3+1 Energy DialogueDOE reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening transatlantic relations and deepening the strategic partnership; increasing the security, resilience and protection of critical energy infrastructure; growing U.S. liquified natural gas (LNG) imports for European independence from Russian energy and to support Ukraine; and enabling innovative nuclear deployment.
- Joint Statement Regarding the Vertical CorridorsEnergy ministers agreed on the importance of unlocking the enormous potential of the Vertical Corridor to supply to supply Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe with abundant natural gas from sources diversified from Russia.
- USACE Black Start Exercise Brings Light to ReadinessIncreased installation readiness is the goal of the Black Start Exercise Program, a joint U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-led initiative, to test and strengthen mission preparedness and energy resilience of military installations against real-world energy disruptions.
- USACE Black Start Exercise Brings Light to ReadinessIncreased installation readiness is the goal of the Black Start Exercise Program, a joint U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-led initiative, to test and strengthen mission preparedness and energy resilience of military installations against real-world energy disruptions.
- Energy Department Announces $625 Million to Advance the Next Phase of National Quantum Information Science Research CentersThe U.S. Department of Energy today announced $625 million in funding to renew its five National Quantum Information Science Research Centers.
- Energy Department Announces $100 Million to Restore America’s Coal PlantsThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for up to $100 million in federal funding to refurbish and modernize the nation’s existing coal power plants.
- Energy Department Announces Loan for Indiana Coal-Powered Fertilizer FacilityU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today announced the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office closed a loan to support independent, American-made, and coal-powered fertilizer production.
- Energy Department Announces New Partnership with NVIDIA and Oracle to Build Largest DOE AI SupercomputerThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Argonne National Laboratory, NVIDIA and Oracle today announced a landmark public-private partnership to deliver the DOE’s largest AI supercomputer and accelerate scientific discovery.
- Secretary Wright Acts to Unleash American Industry and Innovation with Newly Proposed RulesU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright directed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission today to initiate rulemaking procedures with a proposed rule to rapidly accelerate the interconnection of large loads, including data centers, positioning the United States to lead in AI innovation and in the revitalization of domestic manufacturing.
- Energy Secretary Strengthens Mid-Atlantic Grid Reliability Heading into Winter MonthsEmergency order increases grid stability and minimizes the risk of energy shortfalls in 13 states and the District of Columbia.
- Energy Department Announces New Public-Private Partnership Model, Two Supercomputers, to Accelerate American Dominance in Science and TechnologyThe U.S. Department of Energy today announced two new AMD-accelerated artificial intelligence supercomputers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, one of which will be built at record speeds thanks to a new public-private partnership model.
- Energy Department Approves Final Export Authorization for Venture Global CP2 LNGU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today signed the final export authorization for the Venture Global CP2 LNG Project in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
- DOE Grants Lake Charles LNG Additional Time to Commence ExportsEnergy Transfer’s Lake Charles LNG Export Company, LLC granted time to commence exports of liquefied natural gas to non-free trade agreement countries from the Lake Charles LNG project in Lake Charles, LA.
- Energy Department Issues Final Export Authorization to Commonwealth LNGU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today announced the Department of Energy’s final authorization for Commonwealth LNG, LLC to export up to 1.21 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas as liquefied natural gas.
- U.S. Department of Energy Announces Intent to Fund Projects that Advance Domestic Gallium ProductionFECM announced its intent to launch the Technology for Recovery and Advanced Critical-material Extraction–Gallium (TRACE-Ga) initiative to help establish a secure and independent domestic supply chain for gallium.
- U.S. Department of Energy Announces $6 Million to Enhance U.S. Supply Chain Security Through Domestic Gallium ProductionFECM announced up to $6 million in federal funding available for research and development projects to help establish a secure domestic supply chain for gallium—a critical material for the energy, defense, and semiconductor sectors.
- U.S. Department of Energy Launches Mine of the Future Initiatives to Bolster the U.S. Mining IndustryPrograms will advance innovative mining processes and technologies to help revitalize the domestic mining landscape and enhance U.S. mineral security
- Energy Department Announces $625 Million Investment to Reinvigorate and Expand America’s Coal IndustryThe U.S. Department of Energy today announced a $625 million investment to expand and reinvigorate America’s coal industry, aiming to boost energy production and support coal communities nationwide.
- Energy Department Announces Termination of 223 Projects, Saving Over $7.5 BillionThe U.S. Department of Energy today announced the termination of 321 financial awards supporting 223 projects, resulting in a savings of approximately $7.56 billion dollars for American taxpayers.
- Energy Department Approves Final Export Authorization for Venture Global CP2 LNGU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright signed the final export authorization for the Venture Global CP2 LNG Project in Cameron Parish, Louisiana
- U.S. Energy Secretary and Qatari Energy Minister Send Letter to EU Regarding Proposed Corporate Climate RegulationsSecretary Wright and Minister Al-Kaabi sent a letter today to the Heads of State of European Union Member States, regarding the European Union's proposed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.
- Energy Department Issues Solicitation to Purchase Crude Oil for the Strategic Petroleum ReserveThe U.S. Department of Energy today announced a new solicitation to acquire one million barrels of oil for delivery to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve’s Bryan Mound site.