Interagency Working Group on Coordination of Domestic Energy Development and Permitting in Alaska
Establishes Working Group to Coordinate Energy Development in Alaska
What it does
Agencies must coordinate permitting and decisionmaking for Alaska energy development through a Department of the Interior-led working group.
Real-world impact
- Aligns and coordinates federal permitting and environmental reviews for Alaska energy projects.
- Requires agencies to share scientific, cultural, and project information for permit evaluations.
- Designates points of contact to improve coordination with state, local, and tribal governments.
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Summary
This order creates a high-level interagency working group, led by the Department of the Interior, to coordinate federal permitting and oversight of onshore and offshore oil and gas development in Alaska. The group brings deputy-level representatives from many departments and offices to share information and align reviews.
It aims to ensure safe, responsible, and efficient development while protecting health, the environment, and indigenous communities, and to coordinate planning for oil spill prevention, response, and infrastructure needs.
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