Official US Agency Web Sites http://www.loc.gov/rr/news/fedgov.html
U.S. Department of Energy http://www.energy.gov/
The mission of the Energy Department is to ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. Note in particular links to Science & Innovation; and Offices for programmatic activities
U.S. Energy Information Administration http://www.eia.gov/
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) collects, analyzes, and disseminates independent and impartial energy information to promote sound policymaking, efficient markets, and public understanding of energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment. EIA provides a wide range of information and data products covering energy production, stocks, demand, imports, exports, and prices; and prepares analyses and special reports on topics of current interest. Note links to Topics and Sources & Uses
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission http://www.ferc.gov/
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or FERC, is an independent agency that regulates the interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas, and oil. FERC also reviews proposals to build liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals and interstate natural gas pipelines as well as licensing hydropower projects. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 gave FERC additional responsibilities as outlined and updated Strategic Plan. Note links to Media then Congressional Affairs, Industries, Legal Resources and Market Oversight.
United States Environmental Protection Agency http://www.epa.gov/
The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment. EPA's purpose is to ensure that all Americans are protected from significant risks to human health and the environment where they live, learn and work; that national efforts to reduce environmental risk are based on the best available scientific information; that federal laws protecting human health and the environment are enforced fairly and effectively; and that environmental protection is an integral consideration in U.S. policies concerning natural resources, human health, economic growth, energy, transportation, agriculture, industry, and international trade. Note links to Learn the Issues, and Science & Technology as well as the internal search box.
U.S. Department of the Interior http://www.doi.gov
The U.S. Department of the Interior protects America’s natural resources and heritage, honors our cultures and tribal communities, and supplies the energy to power our future. Within the Department of the Interior are Bureaus & Offices specifically:
Bureau of Indian Affairs http://www.bia.gov/ Use internal search box for <cultural> or <heritage> for links to BIA activities in Native American Cultural Preservation.
Bureau of Land Management http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en.html Under the “What We Do” drop down are links to both Energy and National Conservation Lands. Use the internal search box for <cultural>
National Park Service http://www.nps.gov/index.htm Under the Discover History tab follow the link to Preservation http://www.nps.gov/history/preservation.htm noting the internal links to the National Register of Historic Places, National Historic Landmarks, National Heritage Areas and to Publications for additional information by topic.
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation http://www.achp.gov/
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation promotes the preservation, enhancement, and sustainable use of our nation’s diverse historic resources, and advises the President and the Congress on national historic preservation policy. Note the link to the National Historic Preservation Program http://www.achp.gov/nhpp.html and Federal, State & Tribal Programs and Office of Native American Affairs http://www.achp.gov/programs.html
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