This Week at Interior May 2, 2025

This Week: Interior marks the first 100 days of President Trump’s administration; Interior implements emergency energy permitting procedures; Secretary Burgum attends a cabinet meeting and outlines Interior’s energy efforts; Secretary Burgum visits an oil rig and LNG export facility; the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced its intent to revise the Biden administration's offshore bonding requirements for oil and gas operation; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces new hunting and fishing areas; the U.S. Geological Survey maps underwater minerals; the National Park Service hosts royalty; and our Picture of the Week takes us to Utah’s Arches National Park.  

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    11/25/2025

    Digital Park Passes

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    The Department of the Interior announced the most significant modernization of national park access in decades, delivering new digital America the Beautiful passes, updated annual pass artwork, expanded motorcycle access and a new resident-focused fee structure that puts American families first. These improvements, launching on Jan.1, 2026, reflect President Donald J. Trump’s commitment to making national parks more accessible, more affordable and more efficient for the American people.

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