Following a call for more accountability initiated by Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin, President Donald Trump recently inked an executive order establishing the Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Read More »

Hailing the White House’s recent decision to support offshore domestic energy production, Florida Petroleum Council Executive Director David Mica relayed the potential benefits which President Donald Trump’s executive action would bring to the Sunshine State. Read More »

With nearly one eighth of the Navy civilian workforce comprising Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders, U.S. Navy leaders have designated May as Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Read More »

Colorado’s National Guard (CONG) and affiliated regional partners are performing aerial training exercises May 2-7 in conjunction with response readiness to wildland fire hazards plus related classroom training, an Army release said. Read More »

The Department of Energy’s approval of exporting of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Golden Pass Terminal south of Port Arthur, Texas, is being seen as clearing the way for increased U.S. natural resources production. Read More »

Encountering a change in climate on a temporary basis, approximately 30 Arizona National Guardsmen from the 259th Engineer Platoon recently began training exercises in Alaska as part of an Innovative Readiness Training (IRT), an Army release said. Read More »

Responsible roadblock removal will contribute to a renaissance of America’s energy infrastructure, American Petroleum Institute leaders said regarding President Donald Trump’s overall approach to the industry during his first 100 days in office. Read More »

American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Jack Gerard recently embraced the Trump administration’s executive action to prioritize the U.S. energy industry, saying the decision will benefit both consumers and commercial entities. Read More »

Under the right oversight, private investments could serve to buoy the nation’s oil and natural gas sector, creating over 1 million jobs by 2035, according to an American Petroleum Institute (API)-commissioned report. Read More »

Sgt. Maj. John Wayne Troxell, senior enlisted advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Command, recently visited U.S. soldiers in Vicenza, Italy, where he toured the post and spoke with the troops. Read More »

Three companies associated with the DIY Network’s “Raise the Roof” television series hosted by Keith Nylund have agreed to pay a $30,000 penalty as part of a settlement related to lead paint exposure in the Denver area, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said in a recent release. Read More »

Surveillance will improve at over two dozen gas stations primarily in the Albany, New York, area in an effort to curb underground fuel leaks following a recent agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Read More »

Known as Pepco, the Washington, D.C.-area Potomac Electric Power Company recently resolved hazardous waste issues with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, agreeing to pay $54,000 in damages related to storage practices at a maintenance facility, EPA said in a release. Read More »

Officials representing chambers of commerce from across the U.S. joined U.S. Chamber of Commerce executives to kick off a long-term initiative called Business Israel in collaboration with the Israel-America Chamber of Commerce (AmCham Israel) in Washington, D.C. Read More »

Newmont Mining Corporation, based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, recently gained independent certification under the industry’s proprietary CORESafety system and earned praise from the National Mining Association (NMA) in Washington, D.C. Read More »

Approximately 40 soldiers recently gathered in Indiana to learn the art of simulating lacerations, burns and other injuries to add a gruesome touch to training exercises in response tactics. Read More »

Following the discovery of potential safety hazards during inspections, two Massachusetts-based production facilities agreed to pay fines and follow U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandates to improve chemical handling in order to better protect the public and first responders. Read More »

Rebounding energy sector stakeholders may encounter difficulties under the new Bureau of Land Management (BLM) methane ruling, the American Petroleum Institute (API) said. Read More »

In response to President Donald Trump’s recent executive order concerning cybersecurity, U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas Donohue praised the administration for upholding the nation’s security sector. Read More »

Experts from the U.S., Canada, Iceland and Norway recently discussed traditional and emerging technologies for oil spill response and reviewed projects sponsored by the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) at the Arctic Oil Spill Response Research and Technology Workshop. Read More »