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Nearly 6 miles of roads and trails are open to public
traffic most of the year. The Ingleside Recreation
Area on the northwest side of the refuge has
facilities for crabbing and car top boat launching
from May 1 to October 1. Bogle's Wharf landing is
located on the east side of the refuge and offers
large boat launching facilities. Wildlife trails, a
boardwalk, and observation tower are available for
those wishing to observe the refuge environment
on foot. The more adventuresome visitor may hike
EASTERN
anywhere in the Open Area located in the northeast
corner of the refuge. (See Map) All other areas
which are delineated by Closed Area signs.
These areas are managed for wildlife, and the
visiting public is not permitted within them.
neck
Environmental Education programs are offered for
the general public, and are also arranged for school,
scout, senior citizen, and other special groups.
Visitors to the refuge are urged to observe and obey
refuge signs and regulations.
NATIONAL
Additional information may be obtained at the refuge
office from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday, or by writing:
WILDLIFI
Refuge Manager
Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge
Route 2, Box 225
Rock Hall, Maryland 21661
REFUCI
Telephone: (301) 639-7056
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WELCOME WELCOME
Chesapeake Bay in Kent County, Maryland, w
established in December 1962. This island ref
contains 2,285 acres and is a major feeding a
resting place for migratory and wintering waterf
on Maryland's famed "Eastern Shore."
WELCOME WELCOME
Eastern Neck, strategically located at the confluence
of river and bay, has a long and varied history. The
island was among the first settled areas in the New
World. Here Major Joseph Wickes obtained a grant
of 800 acres in 1650 and built "Wickliffe," one of the
finest mansions of the time. Packet ships built on
the mainland to carry goods and passengers across
Chesapeake Bay made regular stops at Bogle's
Wharf on the east side of the island from colonial
days until 1924. Farming and waterfowl hunting
were the most important land uses prior to the
establishment of the refuge. The island was known
as one of the best hunting grounds on the bay and
was a favorite with gun g clubs.
The marshes, coves, ponds, and abundant aquatic
The diversity of habitat, including the shoal
vegetation in Chesapeake Bay and the Chester
sand beaches, open fields, marshes, swam
River made this a natural waterfowl habitat through
hedgerows, and woodlands provide for a va
the years. Both diving and puddle ducks have
bird life. Upland game birds include bobwhi
historically used the area. Swans also concentrate
mourning doves. Bald eagles frequent the
around the island by the thousands. Canada geese
and osprey nest on the island. Various woodpe
can be readily observed during the fall and winter
along with many song birds, can be seen in
months, feeding in food plots grown primarily for the
timbered areas and hedgerows.
Delmarva fox squirrel, or cleaning up leftover grain
from refuge farming operations.
Mammals are also an attraction on Eastern N
The most popular is the white-tailed deer which
Most waterfowl begin arriving in early October.
regularly observed by refuge visitors. In order
Their numbers reach a peak in November. Whistling
prevent an overabundance of deer and to prov
swan, Canada goose, bufflehead, widgeon, pintail,
recreational hunting, the Fish and Wildlife Serv
mallard, black duck, canvasback, and scaup are the
in cooperation with the Maryland Wildlife Administ
principal waterfowl using the refuge. The presence
tion conducts an annual hunt.
of sea ducks such as the oldsquaw and white-
winged scoter makes the refuge more interesting.
Most waterfowl leave the refuge by early April.
Shorebirds, wading and marsh birds such as herons,
egrets and rails, frequent the shores and marshes of
the refuge all year.
The Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel, an endangered
species, is commonly observed. Eastern Neck Island
is one of the few remaining isolated habitats of these
large squirrels. They often may be seen in hedgerows
bordering roads on the island. Other mammals
include the cottontail, raccoon, opossum, wood-
chuck, muskrat, and sk
k.
U.S. Department
of the Interior
1982
A Year of Progress:
Preparing for
the 21st Century
U.S. Department
of the Interior
1982
A Year of Progress:
Preparing for
the 21st Century
OF THE INTERIOR
United States Department of the Interior
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
March
3,
1849
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20240
Dear Mr. President:
the past are being corrected-restoration is underway.
We have adopted and aggressively pursued a pro-
This year, 1982, has been "A Year of Progress:
gram that will bring protection to our coastal bar-
Preparing for the Twenty-First Century."
riers, and we have solicited the assistance of the pri-
The progress that has been realized in the Depart-
vate sector in dedicating wetlands for migratory bird
ment of the Interior has been most satisfying. With
habitats.
the support of Congress and the Governors, we have
New programs for managing our public lands have
implemented the significant changes needed to bring
been implemented. These initiatives allow us to en-
about common sense and balanced management of
hance the values of national resources as well as to
our natural resources to benefit all Americans now
serve the interests of the taxpayers and consumers
and in the future.
who can benefit from the recreation, agriculture,
In 1981, we introduced change to the Department
energy, mineral and related uses derived from the
of the Interior. As you know, it was important to
land.
bring about significant change in the way our natural
An aggressive program is underway to provide
resources were being managed so that we could over-
Western States with the water resources that will be
come the problems we inherited in January of that
needed for the years ahead, thus reversing the Demo-
year. When you took office, we found there was too
crats' policies of the recent past. We have announced
much air and water pollution, the national parks had
ten new water resource development projects and
been allowed to deteriorate, our wildlife refuges and
have continued a rapid pace of construction activities
ranges had been neglected, and our multiple-use
on projects already underway.
lands had not been managed properly for the tax-
The theme of 1981 was change; the theme of 1982
payers and consumers of this generation and those
has been progress. As you review the pages that fol-
yet to come. The change was brought about adminis-
low, you will see that quantum steps have been
tratively and through new priorities in the budget
taken to restore balance in the management of our
process.
natural resources. We have provided the stewardship
In 1981, we developed and announced policy
that is needed to protect and conserve America's nat-
changes. In 1982, we implemented those changes.
ural resource heritage. At the same time, we have
The results have been most rewarding. I can tell you,
laid the groundwork for building the infrastructure
without fear of contradiction from those who have
and the strength that will enhance America's national
studied the matter, that the federal estate and other
security, our quality of life and environment and
natural resources-the national parks, the national
create jobs in the private sector.
refuges, the coastal barriers, the wetlands, the na-
Mr. President, we can have both a clean environ-
tional forests and public lands-are better managed
ment and the development of our energy resources
today than they were two years ago.
needed for a sound economy. It is not an "either-or"
Because you and I are dedicated to the concepts of
proposition.
stewardship, we have committed ourselves to restor-
As you read "A Year of Progress: Preparing for
ing the National Park System. If we do not protect
the Twenty-First Century," you will be able to share
the natural resource base within our Park System,
with me the pride and satisfaction that I have in our
there will be little for the public to enjoy. Conse-
accomplishments.
quently, our 5-year, one-billion-dollar program has
been enunciated and is being carried out with the
Sincerely,
support of the park professionals as well as the sup-
port of Congress.
The national refuges, too, had been neglected be-
cause of an unwillingness to invest properly in the
land and waters of those refuges and ranges provid-
Wall
ing habitat to our wildlife and fish. Those errors of
Secretary
Table of Contents
A Year of Progress:
A Year of Progress:
Preparing for Domestic Production of
Preparing the Federal Land
America's Energy and Mineral Needs in
Manager to be a Good Neighbor
the 21st Century
1
to the States in the 21st Century
21
A Year of Progress:
A Year of Progress:
Preparing the National Park,
Preparing Indian Tribes and Island
Wilderness, and Wildlife Refuge Systems
Territories for Economic Self-Sufficiency
for the 21st Century
11
in the 21st Century
25
A Year of Progress:
A Year of Progress:
Preparing the West With Adequate
Preparing the Department of the Interior
Water for the 21st Century
19
to be more Efficient and Effective in the
21st Century
29
A Year of Progress:
Preparing for Domestic
Production of America's
Energy and Mineral
Needs in the 21st
Century
In January 1981, we inherited the leadership of a
We have made great progress in the orderly devel-
Nation with the resources to master its own destiny,
opment of our energy and mineral resources, with
but a Nation which had suffered from a lack of
proper environmental safeguards. Our goals continue
leadership in the development and use of those re-
to be a clean and improving environment and a
sources. Our economic and national security were in
sound economy.
jeopardy because of a failure to develop properly
To achieve those goals, we:
America's abundant natural resources:
Offshore Oil and Gas
Only 4% of our entire Outer Continental Shelf
had been made available for oil and gas explora-
Announced a new 5-Year Outer Continental Shelf
tion and only 2% had been leased;
oil and gas leasing program. The program calls for
Less than 15% of the federal onshore lands were
41 sales through June 1987, with estimated reve-
under lease for oil and gas development;
nues of $15 billion in fiscal year 1983 and a total
No federal onshore oil and gas leases had been
of $90 billion over five years. The new program
issued in Alaska for 15 years;
opens the entire OCS area-in comparison to the
4% made available over the last 30 years. Indus-
No oil shale leases had been issued since 1974;
try, rather than bureaucrats, will select the areas it
Less than 1% of federal coal lands were under
wishes to lease. In addition, more acreage will be
lease, and new leasing had been at a virtual stand-
offered in each sale, and tracts will be reoffered at
still since 1971;
one-, two- and three-year intervals.
No tar sands leases had been issued since 1965,
In calendar year 1981, offered 7.68 million acres,
and geothermal energy development was stifled;
leased 424 tracts on 2.23 million acres, and received
We were depending on imports for more than half
total revenues of approximately $10.1 billion. We
held five additional lease sales in 1982, which of-
of our Nation's total supplies of 20 strategic min-
erals; and,
fered approximately 5.8 million acres, leased 357
tracts on 1.9 million acres, and received total reve-
We were dependent upon foreign sources for 40%
nues of approximately $7.46 billion.
of our crude oil.
Onshore Oil and Gas
Yet, 85% of the crude oil still to be discovered in
America is likely to come from public lands, 67% of
that from offshore drilling. As well, 40% of the nat-
In 1981, leased 150% more acres than were leased in
ural gas, 35% of the coal, 80% of the oil shale,
1980. In 1982, nearly doubled the number of acres
nearly all of the tar sands, and substantial portions
leased in 1981. Thus, we leased as many acres in
of uranium and geothermal energy will come from
1982 as were leased in the entire period of
1977-1980.
public lands. Our domestic resource wealth also
includes untapped deposits of essential elements we
Issued 30% more oil and gas drilling permits in
now import, including chromium, platinum, and
1981 and 1982 than were issued in 1979 and 1980-
cobalt.
a total of 11,097 compared to 8,507.
We had a crisis in leadership in managing
Issued onshore oil and gas leases on federal lands
America's resources for the benefit of Americans.
in Alaska for the first time in 15 years-259 leases
In our first two years, we have taken decisive
covering 2.8 million acres. In 1981, we opened for
action to change the way in which our public lands
geophysical exploration more than 100 million
are managed-to bring common sense and balance to
acres in Alaska that had been unavailable since
the stewardship of our natural resources.
1966. The onshore leasing program has also been
rules update requirements, include more med
facilitated by execution in May 1982 of a compre-
ful enforcement provisions, and are reorgar
hensive cooperative agreement with Alaska to
for easier use. The technical regulations goven
ensure that the State is involved in the decision-
the formation of and operations under unit
making process.
ments were also revised and published as fin
1982.
Offered over 4.25 million acres in two sales in the
National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska-the largest
Accelerated the oil and gas lease adjudicatic
federal competitive oil and gas offerings in history.
ess by 15% over 1980 and by 75% for lease
ments for the same period. Streamlined proc
Completed the first total revision of the oil and gas
have reduced average lease issuance case product
operating regulations in over 40 years. The new
ing time from 10-12 months to 60-90 days.
U.S. Energy Production & Consumption
80
Total U.S. Consumption
70
U.S. Imports
60
BTU's (Quadrillions)
Production from Federal Lands
Total U.S. Production
50
Non-Federal Production
40
30
20
1955
1960
1965
1970
1975
1980
Fiscal Year
Oil Production from Federal Lands
750
700
650
600
550
500
450
Barrels (Millions)
Offshore
400
350
300
250
200
150
Onshore
100
50
0
1955
1960
1965
1970
1975
1980
1985
Fiscal Year
Offshore Oil & Gas Areas
Central and
Northern
California
Santa
Barbara
Channel
Baltin
Southern
California
Carolina THE
Southeast George
Embayment
Blake Plateau
Central
Western
Gulf
200 Meters
South AND
Most promising areas
Gulf
Eastern
Gulf
2500 Meters
Barrow Arch
Most promising areas
Diapir Field
2500 Meters
200 Meters
Navarin
Norton
Basin
0
Basin
Lower Cook
Inlet
North
St. George
Basin
Aleutian
Basin
Aleutian Shelf
Shumagin
Kodiak
Gulf of Alaska
200 Meters
2500 Met
4
Offshore Leasing
220
200
200 Million
8
180
7
160
Acres offered for lease
6
Acres offered for Leasing (Millions)
140
5
Acres leased
120
Acres (Millions)
4
3
100
2
80
1
60
0
1955
1960
1965
1970
1975
1980
Fiscal Year
40
20
0
1950
1955
1960
1965
1970
1975
1980
1985
Fiscal Year
Onshore Oil & Gas Leasing
50
50.0
*
40
30
Acres (Millions)
26.1
20
14.6
14.6
13.9
14.0
13.4
13.9
11.7
11.6
12.6
10.6
10.2
11.3
10
10.1
9.1
0
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
Fiscal Year
* Estimated
Coal
Completed the transfer of lead authori
face mining regulation to coal-mining
intended by Congress.
Issued 55 coal leases on 118,663 acres in 1981 and
Approved 18 of the 24 coal-mining St
1982, compared to 26 leases on 19,938 acres during
doned mined land programs, assuring
1979 and 1980.
past environmental abuses while creati
Increased by 800% the tonnage of coal leased in
Americans. Only two State abandone
1981 and 1982 over 1979 and 1980. We leased
programs had been approved before Ja
1.7 billion tons of coal in 1981 and 1982, com-
Completed a significant regulatory ref
pared to 211 million tons leased in 1979 and 1980.
with issuance by the Bureau of Land N
Conducted the largest coal lease sale in history on
and the Minerals Management Service
April 28, 1982, in the Powder River Coal Region
ulations governing competitive lease sale
in Montana and Wyoming. Ten tracts containing
management of coal operations on fed
16,554 acres and 1.1 billion tons of coal were sold.
The final regulations maintain required
The high bonus bids totalled $43.5 million. The
control of federal coal operations but
sale had the complete support of the Governors of
ators to make decisions based on econ
both States.
The regulations also eliminate excessiv
on management and exploration and s
Completed revision of 65% of the Office of Sur-
process for developing coal, while mai
face Mining's permanent program regulations.
requirements for strict environmental e
Coal Leasing
170
164,190
160
150
140
130
120
110
100
98,109
Acres (Thousands)
90
80
70
60
53,695
50
40
32,018
30
26,777
20
14,902
14,954
11,673
11,473
8,465
10
4,069
5,632
961
837
0
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
Fiscal Year
6
Coal Mining in Colstrip, Montana
Office of Surface Mining
Regulatory Reform
Increased Compliance
1981-1982
1200
1100
Citizen Complaints
26%
900
860
9%
Number of Cases
600
460
65%
300
26% Revised Rules Published as Proposed
65% Final Rules Completed
0
1980
1981
1982
9% No Change Proposed
Fiscal Year
Enforcement and Collection of Fines
Federal/State Inspector Levels
2.25
1000
$2.2
State
Total 810
800
OSM
741
Dollars (Millions)
Total 655
2.00
Number of Inspectors
Total 630
$1.9
Total 600
573
600
480
420
1.75
$1.6
$1.5
1.50
400
1.25
1.00
200
180
0.50
150
82
69
0
0
1980
1981
1982
1983
1980
1981
1982
1983
Fiscal Year
Fiscal Year
Geothermal
Issued over 1,100 geothermal leases on 2.1 million
acres in 1981 and 1982, compared to 592 leases on
1 million acres in 1979 and 1980. Bonus bids from
competitive geothermal lease sales jumped from
$3.4 million in 1979 and 1980 to nearly $30.5
million in 1981 and 1982.
Implemented new regulations to encourage devel-
opment of locally-important geothermal resources.
The new regulations affect lands where the Federal
Government currently shares ownership of the
geothermal resource with other parties or where
ownership will vest in the government at a future
date.
Completed the first comprehensive national assess-
ment of the low temperature geothermal resources
of the United States, useful for space heating and
industrial heat processes.
Completed a geophysical survey of the Cascade
Range in Oregon and California, as part of the
major regional geothermal assessment of this area.
Geothermal well overlooking Cle
California
Geothermal Leasing
2.5
2,106,775
2.0
Acres Leased (Millions)
1.5
1,064,927
1.0
791,404
0.5
1977-78
1979-80
1981-82
Calendar Year
*
E
8
Oil Shale
To implement the President's National Materials
and Minerals Program Plan and Report, initiated
Implemented a prototype oil shale leasing pro-
the first prototype International Strategic Minerals
gram, that facilitates continued leasing for techno-
Inventory to provide reserve, production, capac-
logical tests such as multi-mineral development.
ity, and other related minerals data on major
world chromium, nickel, manganese, and phos-
Other Mineral Resources
phate mines.
Developed a phosphate recovery technique that
Developed the Administration's strategic and crit-
can extend the life of Western U.S. phosphate
ical minerals policy-the most powerful Presiden-
reserves and also reduce the industry's waste dis-
tial statement on national minerals policy in nearly
posal problem.
three decades and only the second such statement
in history.
Completed mineral surveys of over 1.8 million
acres of Forest Service lands and 1.1 million acres
Revoked obsolete land withdrawals from operation
of Bureau of Land Management lands under the
of the mining and mineral leasing laws on 10.2 mil-
provisions of The Wilderness Act of 1964.
lion acres. During the previous four years, with-
drawals were revoked on only 1.1 million acres.
Implemented for the first time an Outer Conti-
nental Shelf hardrock minerals program permitting
Removed land-use restrictions in the form of
the exploration and development of sand and
"classifications" dating back to the 1960's on 97.2
gravel, chromite and manganese resources-a pro-
million acres of public land in the West, compared
gram authorized by Congress in 1953.
to 80,000 acres processed in the previous four
years.
Strategic and Critical Minerals Funding
35
30
28.0
Mining Research, generically applicable
5.2
to strategic and critical minerals.
25
Minerals and Materials Research, directly
24.2
applicable to strategic and critical minerals.
4.4
Dollars (Millions)
22.8
20
19.8
16.1
15
4.8
12.1
10.6
10.9
0.6
0.4
3.1
11.3
10
10.2
10.3
9.0
5
0
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
Fiscal Year
A Year of Progress:
Preparing the National
Park, Wilderness, and
Wildlife Refuge Systems
for the 21st Century
In January 1981, we found our Nation's parklands,
this policy and land protection plans are underway
wildlife refuges, and other conservation areas suffer-
for 200 parks.
ing from neglect. Poor stewardship of the past fo-
Raised federal park and recreation user fees 73%
cused on acquiring more land, rather than taking
overall, with an average increase of $1.75 per unit.
care of what we have.
This ensures that those who use the parks assume
Our national parks-enjoyed by 291,162,000 visi-
a greater responsibility for their cost and makes
tors annually-had deteriorated; health and safety
park user fees more comparable with the private
hazards were rampant. There had not been proper
sector. We continue to seek Congressional author-
investments in the refuges that provide habitat for
ity to dedicate these millions of dollars to the
our wildlife and fish. Our coastal barriers and wet-
National Park System.
lands were being lost due to misguided federal
policies.
Proposed to Congress in August 1982 that 188 areas
We have changed the policies of the past. Rather
along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts be designated as
than reaching out for more and more land that can-
undeveloped coastal barriers in response to the Om-
not be adequately protected, we have made great
nibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981. The
progress in preserving, improving, and restoring
designations would mean that federally-subsidized
those resources already owned by the people for the
flood insurance would no longer be available in
enjoyment of this generation and those to come.
these areas after October 1, 1983. Congress used
In our first two years, we:
this proposal as the basis for final deliberations on
the Coastal Barrier Resources Act, signed by Presi-
National Park System
dent Reagan on October 18, 1982, which prohibits
the expenditure of any federal funds for develop-
Created the Park Restoration and Improvement
ment in the designated areas.
Program-a 5-year, $1 billion effort to protect the
Joined the Department of Agriculture in recom-
natural resource base and improve the physical
mending to the President eight additions to the
facilities in the national parks. In fiscal year 1982,
National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The
we more than doubled the funding level requested
additions, totalling some 245 river miles, are: The
by the previous Administration to begin restoring
Elk, Conejos, Los Pinos and Piedra Rivers, Colo-
the parks to acceptable health and safety stan-
rado; the Clarks Fork of The Yellowstone River
dards. For fiscal year 1983, we requested an addi-
and The Snake River, Wyoming; The Verde River,
tional $204.6 million for park restoration and
Arizona; and The Au Sable River, Michigan.
improvements. Beginning in 1981, we instituted a
moratorium on adding new units to the park sys-
Designated 192 National Recreation Trails, bring-
tem until needed work in existing parks can be
ing the total number in the entire National Trails
accomplished.
System to 715, comprising 7,182 miles. The De-
partment also recommended that Congress desig-
Adopted a Land Protection Policy which empha-
nate the Florida Trail as a National Scenic Trail.
sizes use of alternatives to full-fee acquisition and
a variety of methods of land protection for impor-
Designated 18 properties as National Historic
Landmarks.
tant national resources. Implementation of the pol-
icy not only saves money for American taxpayers
Designated six areas with highly significant ecolog-
but also improves relationships between federal
ical and geological features as National Natural
land managers and their neighbors and protects
Landmarks, bringing to 543 the number of areas
more park resources in a shorter period of time.
listed on the National Registry of Natural Land-
Guidelines have been prepared for implementing
marks in the 50 States and in the Territories.
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Restoration of the Parks
250
Appropriation
200
Request
1
173.9
15
150
Dollars (Millions)
136.3
126.7
100
79.6
50
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
Fiscal Year
Visitors to the proposed Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in southeastern Alaska are ab
this Nabesna Glacier.
Implemented the 1981 Economic Recovery Tax
Act, which provides a 25% tax credit for private
sector restoration of historic structures. Certifica-
tion of rehabilitation projects has expanded from
1,375 in fiscal year 1981, representing $738.3
million of private investment, to 1,802 projects
and a total private investment of approximately
$1.1 billion in fiscal year 1982.
Articulated and implemented the first comprehen-
sive national historic preservation policy.
Initiated a $230-million project to restore and pre-
serve the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Presi-
dent Reagan announced on May 8, 1982, the
creation of the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Cen-
tennial Commission, which has embarked on one of
the largest private fund-raising efforts in history-
with the goal of raising $230 million by 1986, the
100th anniversary of the Statue's dedication.
Published a Nationwide Rivers Inventory which
identifies over 1,500 river segments encompassing
approximately 62,000 miles of rivers which may
qualify for the National Wild and Scenic Rivers
System. These are the most significant rivers in a
natural and free-flowing condition remaining in the
Nation.
Executed innovative public-private partnerships to
assist the National Park Service in park operations.
For example, since execution of the concession con-
tract with TWA Services, Inc., TWA has expended
approximately $2,369,000 on a building and im-
provement program in Yellowstone National Park.
The concessioner also has expended $1,636,000 to
date on normal maintenance projects associated
with the park's operation, and still has $569,000 to
expend for the remainder of 1982.
Raised over $90,000 from county and private
Famous 152-foot copper Statue of Liberty bearing the
sources to fund the scientific investigation of 4,000
torch of freedom
to 6,000-year-old archaeological remains discov-
ered in the right-of-way of the Windy Gap water
Formally established two previously authorized
project near Granby, Colorado.
additions to the National Park System-Valley
Signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the
Forge National Historical Park in Valley Forge,
State of Alaska on August 30, 1982, to execute an
New York, and Women's Rights National Histor-
exchange that would add approximately 14,000
ical Park in Seneca Falls, New York. Women's
acres of land to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Rights National Historical Park is the first unit in
and Preserve in the Chitina Valley. In 1981, over
the System to honor the efforts and accomplish-
6,000 acres were added to the Gates of the Arctic
ments of women.
National Park in Alaska through a land exchange.
Implemented the Natural Landmarks Patron Pro-
In fiscal year 1982, completed the acquisition of
gram, which has enabled us to enlist the assistance
2,707 private inholdings comprising 46,464 acres in
of close to 50 volunteers, mostly university scien-
58 areas in 33 States.
tists, in monitoring the condition of National Nat-
ural Landmarks.
Initiated a program funded at $432,000 during fis-
cal year 1982 for curbing pollution in 23 National
Parks. Program accomplishments included study-
ing water and wastewater treatment systems, in-
stalling meter equipment to increase efficiency, and
modifying systems to protect public health and
National Park Land Acquisitions
500
450
400
386.9
350
300
Dollars (Millions)
249.5
250
200
150
132.2
102.7
100
71.2
50
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
Fiscal Year
Wilderness
National Wildlife Refuge System
and Wildlife Protection
Recommended three additions to the National Wil-
derness Preservation System. The additions, total-
Provided a 13% increase in funding f
ling over 21,000 acres, are: The Spruce Creek
Wildlife Refuge System operation and
addition to the Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness, Col-
and, with the cooperation of Congress,
orado; The Paddy Creek area, Missouri; and The
the fire management program by trip
Aravaipa Canyon Primitive Area, Arizona.
available to assure the safety of empl
Completed wilderness studies for 29 percent of the
public.
928 Bureau of Land Management wilderness study
Established a special task force know
areas. In 1982, studies were completed on 1.3 mil-
(Protect Our Wetlands and Duck Res
lion acres. We completed studies on 155,000 acres
up of State, private organization, ano
in 1981, bringing the total to approximately 1.5
officials, to encourage the donation C
million acres. Under the accelerated wilderness
development rights on those wetland
study schedule we have initiated, 90% of the
groups or State or federal agencies th
acreage will have been studied by October 1984.
serve them as permanent wildlife hab
The total acreage in BLM wilderness study areas
Purchased or leased approximately 8
is 24 million.
wetland habitat for migratory birds i
Expanded the National Wilderness System through
fiscal years. These acquisitions were
a three-party exchange-Bureau of Land Manage-
by the sale of Migratory Bird Huntin
ment, U.S. Forest Service, and City of Albuquer-
vation Stamps.
que, New Mexico-resulting in an addition of
Completed and distributed a National
7,025 acres to the Cibola National Forest, of which
Management Plan that sets goals and
6,257 will be added to the proposed Sandia Moun-
cooperative State-federal actions to
tain Wilderness Addition.
healthy waterfowl populations.
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Obtained the first felony conviction under the
White Heron and Lower Suwannee in Florida;
Lacey Act of two commercial fishermen for ship-
Hart Mountain in Oregon; Rio Grande Valley il
ping more than 50,000 pounds of illegally-taken
Texas; San Francisco Bay in California; Truston
fish across State lines.
Pond in Rhode Island; Sevilleta in New Mexico
and Tensas in Louisiana.
Took steps to provide for more public and mul-
tiple use of refuges as provided by the National
In fiscal year 1982, approved the purchase of 44
Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act. New
private inholdings from willing sellers of 72,450
or expanded uses will be allowed only where those
acres in 42 areas in 26 States. In 1981, we ap-
activities are compatible with the purposes for
proved purchase of 14 private inholdings of 947
which the refuge was established. In addition to
acres in 3 areas in 3 States.
the recreational uses, economic activities generate
In fiscal year 1982, apportioned nearly $147 mil-
money-over $4 million annually-that is returned
lion in federal aid funds to the 50 States for fish
to counties as revenue-sharing payments.
and wildlife restoration and improvement projec
Proposed a budget for fiscal year 1983 for the
and hunter safety education programs, compare
National Fish Hatchery System that will provide a
to $114 million in fiscal year 1981. Three States-
28% increase in funding for hatchery operation
Kansas, Colorado, and Wyoming-began operat
and maintenance of the remaining 58 hatcheries-
ing their grant programs with less federal overvi
one of the largest increases in the history of the
under long-range comprehensive resource manag
program.
ment plans.
Purchased 19,400 acres of wildlife habitat through
Completed ecological map inventories of coastal
fish and wildlife resources of the Gulf of Mexico
the Land and Water Conservation Fund. These
acquisitions include 2,309 acres of habitat at San
and Pacific Coasts. This information is designed
Bernadino National Wildlife Refuge, Arizona, for
for use by local and State governments and indu
the endangered Yaqui topminnow; 577 acres of
tries that contemplate major developments in the
coastal zone.
roosting habitat for the highly endangered Califor-
nia condor; and 24 acres for the American croco-
Completed detailed wetland maps for 240,000
dile at Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge,
square miles of the Lower 48 States, and 10,000
Florida. Additions were made to a number of
square miles of Alaska. More than 100,000 copie
other National Wildlife Refuges, including Alaska
of wetland maps were distributed to all levels of
Maritime, Alaska; Bogue Chitto on the Mississippi-
government and the private sector to provide ac-
Louisiana border; Bon Secour on Alabama's Gulf
curate information needed by developers and othe
Coast; Great Dismal Swamp in Virginia; Great
to make sound resource decisions.
Duck hunting
In 1981 and 1982, approved or re
for the recovery of endangered or
species, 160% more than the 98 p
or reviewed in the previous four
tion, we added 15 species to the I
dangered species and protected tv
an emergency rulemaking.
Successfully prosecuted 65 violato
been fined a total of $156,000 as a
1981 reptile "sting" operation to h
ficking in wildlife. The Governme
case in the undercover investigati
million-dollar black market in tho
tected reptiles. In addition, in Sep
held our first public sale to dispos
collection of confiscated wildlife p
brought $250,000 in bids. All of t.
for sale can be legally sold in the
Completed the United States' 10-y
wildlife and plant species listed in
II of the Convention on Internation
dangered Species of Wild Fauna an
This is part of an effort by the U.
CITES nations to ensure that trade
all listed species are appropriate ar
the effectiveness of the treaty.
Bottomland hardwood wetland in Achafalaya River
Completed studies to determine th
Swamp in Louisiana
taminants in the decline of Chesap
lations of striped bass; also comple
study of the economic importance
to the recreational and commercial
North Atlantic that will aid in rest
by the States.
Realigned management responsibili
in the Fish and Wildlife Service by
offices, placing 50% of the area of
regional offices and 50% in the fiel
Kayaking in Okefenokee
Endangered Species Recovery Plans
110
104
100
90
Under Review
80
Approved
70
75
Number of Plans
60
56
50
40
33
51
30
25
20
20
20
20
14
16
13
29
10
13
11
4
7
0
5
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
Calendar Year
Endangered Ocelot
A Year of Progress:
Preparing the West
With Adequate Water
for the 21st Century
When we took office, change was needed in the
to qualify for federal water, exempts from the law
management of our Nation's water resources, partic-
certain Corps of Engineers projects and districts
ularly in the West. Current Western water projects
which have completed their repayment obligation,
irrigate about 10 million acres-a fraction of 1% of
authorizes adjustment of the acreage limit for areas
the Nation's agricultural land; yet this land now pro-
where growing seasons are shorter, and improves
duces over 10% of America's total crop value every
water project cost recovery for the benefit of tax-
year. As an extra benefit, the safe, clean hydroelec-
payers and water conservation.
tric power produced at federal water projects is
Began operation of two giant wind turbines that
enough to offset 81 million barrels of crude oil per
will add 2.5 and 4 megawatts, respectively, of elec-
year.
tric power to the federal power transmission sys-
Since water in the West so dramatically impacts
tem. Experience with the turbines will help in
our ability to feed our people and produce our do-
mestic energy requirements, we need an aggressive
program to provide the water resources that will be
critical to the Nation.
In 1981, we brought change to the federal role in
water resource development, making the Federal
Government a partner with the Western States to
help avert a water crisis in the next decade. In 1982,
we have made great progress in ensuring proper
investment and management of the West's water
resources.
During this period we:
Announced ten new Western water projects. The
State of Wyoming has appropriated up to $47 mil-
lion for the $109-million Buffalo Bill Dam Modifi-
cation Project near Cody, Wyoming, which will
increase generating capacity at the dam from 5,600
kilowatts to 20,000 kilowatts and will provide an
average of 74,000 additional acre-feet of water for
municipal and industrial use. The $53-million Head-
gate Rock Hydroelectric Project near Parker, Ari-
zona, will provide 86.5 million kilowatts annually
to the tribes of the Colorado River Indian Reserva-
tion; the energy produced by the powerplant's new
generators will be roughly equivalent to 160,000
barrels of oil annually. We approved eight new
loan programs for projects in Arizona, California,
Montana and Washington.
Successfully coordinated reform of the 1902 Recla-
mation Act. The new law increases the acreage eli-
gible for federal irrigation water from 160 to 960
Buffalo Bill Dam, Wyoming, provides for irrigation
acres per farm, repeals the residency requirements
of the Shoshone Valley.
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designing future wind energy systems and will
demonstrate the integration of wind energy with
hydroelectric power.
Revised the cumbersome Principles and Standards
for Water Resources Projects. Adopted final Prin-
ciples and Guidelines that are more flexible and
ensure prudent public investment in environmen-
tally and economically sound water development
projects. We also streamlined the federal water
project planning process, reducing by one-half to
two-thirds the time previously required-an aver-
age of 17 years-to complete planning prior to
project construction.
Began operations in the new Office of Water Pol-
icy, established to provide policy analysis on water
issues and liaison to the States and water groups.
In 1981, we returned to the States primary author-
ity to allocate water resources by reversing a 1979
legal opinion on so-called "non-reserved" federal
water rights and reaffirming that, unless otherwise
directed by Congress, the individual States will
govern how Interior agencies acquire water sources.
Returned important water policy deliberations to
the Cabinet level of government by successfully
closing down the Office of the Water Resources
Council. We also eliminated non-essential desalting
The MOD-2 wind generator at Medicine Bou
programs and streamlined the Department's water
Wyoming
research management programs by abolishing the
Office of Water Research and Technology.
Entered into agreements for projects involving
non-federal financial participation, including:
-The City of Casper, Wyoming, and the Casper-
Alcova Irrigation District;
-The States of Colorado, Nevada and Washing-
ton; and,
-The Western Mining Division of W.R. Grace
and Company.
Awarded 355 construction contracts, worth an
estimated $520 million, to keep construction going
on 16 Western multi-purpose water projects in 13
States. Approximately 11,650 work-years of non-
federal employment resulted from these contracts.
Revitalized the Bureau of Reclamation to empha-
size greater cost accountability through cost sharing
and creative financing, joint ventures, decentraliza-
tion of decision-making, and improved consultation
with the States.
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A Year of Progress:
Preparing the Federal
Land Manager
to be a Good Neighbor
to the States
in the 21st Century
The Federal Government controls one-third of the
Responding to the President's call for better man-
Nation's land and 60% of the land in the West. In
agement of federal assets, identified 2.7 million
the past, Washington bureaucrats dominated resource
acres of publicly-owned land already included in
management decisions.
land use plans as surplus to federal needs. None of
In 1981, we curbed the high tide of federal intru-
this acreage is in national parks, wildlife refuges,
sion that had fomented the turbulent popular upris-
conservation areas, wilderness or other areas of
ing known as the "Sagebrush Rebellion." Because we
national environmental significance.
changed the arrogant and heavy-handed policies of
the past, the War on the West is over, and America
Authorized the transfer, exchange or lease of
has won. Western States are now full partners with
19,624 acres of federal land to State and local gov-
us in making the critical resource management deci-
ernments for park and recreation purposes. Appli-
sions that impact so completely the lives and the
cations covering another 187,415 acres are being
livelihoods of the people of the West. To continue
reviewed and processed.
our role as a good neighbor to the States, we:
Returned to the States primary authority to allo-
Conveyed more land to the State of Alaska and
cate water resources. In reversing a 1979 legal
native corporations in 1981 and 1982 than had
opinion on so-called "non-reserved" federal water
been conveyed in the previous four years. Under
rights, we reaffirmed that, unless otherwise directed
the Statehood Act and Native Claims Settlement
Act, we have conveyed 25.7 million acres-more
land than any prior Administration conveyed,
although the obligations have existed since 1959
and 1971, respectively.
Revitalized efforts to honor States' rightful claims
to the public lands they were granted upon enter-
ing the Union. In January 1981, we owed eight
Western States 605,700 acres. No lands were con-
veyed in 1980. Since we took office, 158,680 acres
have been conveyed to four States. In 1983, with
the States' cooperation, we plan to convey an
additional 212,320 acres, completing entitlements
to Colorado, Montana, and South Dakota and
reducing entitlements due to Arizona, California,
Idaho and Utah. The remaining entitlements will be
transferred upon State identification of the lands
they want.
Made record payments in fiscal year 1982 of $735
million to State and local governments in the form
of shared revenues from energy production, sales
of public land resources, and direct payments to
counties as compensation in lieu of the taxes they
forego on federal lands within their boundaries.
This tops the fiscal year 1981 all-time high of $539
BLM range conservationist discusses grazing manage-
million.
ment with sheep herder on American Flats, Colorado.
by Congress, the individual States shall govern
lic lands. That determination c
how Interior agencies acquire new water sources.
long negotiation process with t
Adopted new rangeland management regulations
Produced the first multiple-use
that make livestock managers stronger partners in
ment Plan on public lands, req
maintaining a healthier rangeland environment.
Land Policy and Management !
Implemented new wildlife management policies
ing the Glenwood Springs, Col
Resource Area. Another three
that reaffirm the States' rights to manage resident
for completion in 1983, and 40
wildlife populations.
underway.
Ruled that Alaska's subsistence management and
use program complied with the Alaska National
Reduced the average cost of BI
from $667,000 each to about $.
Interest Lands Conservation Act, thereby ensuring
that the State would retain its traditional lead role
also reduced the time required
in the management of fish and wildlife on the pub-
plans from an average of four
months.
Federal Lands Map
Federal lands
Representative Map from 1970 Data
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State Indemnity Selections
Original
Entitlement
Transferred (Cal. Yr.)
State
Entitlement
As of 1/1/81
1980
1981
1982
1983
*
ARIZONA
10,500,000
194,000
0
58,000
80,000
40,000
CALIFORNIA
8,800,000
115,000
0
0
0
64,000
COLORADO
4,500,000
11,000
0
0
0
11,000
IDAHO
4,300,000
27,000
0
19,000
0
5,000
MONTANA
6,000,000
27,000
0
0
0
27,000
SOUTH DAKOTA
4,100,000
2,100
0
0
1,780
320
UTAH
7,500,000
228,500
0
0
0
65,000
WYOMING
4,300,000
1,100
0
0
0
0
Total Acreage
0
77,000
81,780
212,320
* Because States have control over what and how much land is selected, the figures for 1983 are estimates of what Interior
expects to be selected for that year.
Rangeland management
A Year of Progress:
Preparing Indian Tribes
and Island Territories
for Economic
Self-Sufficiency
in the 21st Century
The Interior Department is responsible for 735,000
Dedicated the first Indian-owned hydroelectric
Indians living on 50 million acres of reservation land,
dam on a reservation. Financed with $10 million in
and for improving the economic and political status of
tribal funds, $15 million raised by a State bond
the U.S. flag territories of Guam, American Samoa,
issue and a $5 million federal loan, the Pelton
the Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands and
Dam on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation in
the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
Oregon will generate approximately $4 million
(Micronesia).
annually to the Confederated Tribes through the
During 1981 and 1982, we have made progress in
sale of power to northwest utilities.
helping these peoples achieve economic self-reliance
Instituted forest inventory and planning programs to
and governmental self-determination.
assist tribes in the cutting of timber on a sustained-
To date, we have:
yield basis. Eleven full programs and 20 to 30
abbreviated plans for smaller reservations were
Indian Tribes
operational by the end of 1982.
Announced the Administration's Indian Policy
Started construction on nine new, small irrigation
which is the first pronouncement of Indian policy
projects-four in Arizona, four in the Dakotas and
since 1970. The policy:
one in Iowa-which will be completed in one to
-reaffirms the government-to-government
two years and will provide quick economic returns
relationship;
to the tribes.
-reinforces the concept of Indian self-government;
Provided $2.5 million in funding to the Lower
-establishes a Presidential Commission to help
Brule Sioux Tribe for the second phase of the Grass
improve the economies on Indian Reservations;
Rope Irrigation Unit. This will permit the tribe to
-designates the White House Office of Intergov-
irrigate 3,500 acres, in addition to the 1,500 acres
ernmental Affairs as liaison for Tribes; and,
now under irrigation, generating a potential income
-recommends expanding the membership of the
of $1.2 million.
Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental
Relations to include Indian tribal governments.
Proposed the Small Tribes Core Management Ini-
tiative for fiscal year 1983 to assist tribes of 1,500
Transferred 17 Bureau of Indian Affairs day schools
population or less in meeting special needs associ-
to the State of Alaska, achieving a savings to the
ated with economic development.
Federal Government of $5.9 million.
Settled the controversy about Indian gill-net fish-
Established a formal process to negotiate settle-
ing in the Great Lakes area. The plan, which will
ments of over 50 Indian water rights claims in liti-
limit Indian gill-netters to an area generally north
gation. The Papago Indian Tribe's claim was the
of Little Traverse Bay in Northern Michigan, was
first to be negotiated and was settled in September
accepted in concept by Indian representatives,
1982. The Papago settlement reduced the cost to
sport fishermen and the Michigan Department of
the Federal Government from $112 million (pro-
Natural Resources. The comprehensive settlement
posed in a bill vetoed by the President) to $18 mil-
will protect the fishery resources, protect
lion and provided for a contribution of over $8
Michigan's sport-fishing, and protect Indian
million by local beneficiaries.
treaty rights.
Proposed to Congress a new $10 million Indian
Instituted a model hydrocarbon monitoring system
Economic Development Initiative. The initiative
in the Anadarko, Oklahoma, area that enables
will assist tribes in developing their natural and
tribes to determine royalties at the exact moment
physical resources as a means of generating income
they are due, thereby obviating the customary
and employment opportunities
30-day delav in rovalty payment.
Indian Lands of the U.S.
Indian lands
Representative Map from 1970 Data
The first Indian-owned hydroelectric dam on a reservation was dedicated on the Warm Springs,
Indian Reservation in 1982.
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Supported legislation that would give tribal gov-
tation will improve government-to-government
ernments the same federal tax advantages currently
relationships, foster deeper understanding of the
enjoyed by State, county, and municipal govern-
tribes and management problems, and increase
ments. The bill would permit tribes to issue tax
appreciation of Indian self-determination.
exempt bonds and exempt tribes from payment of
certain excise taxes. These tax advantages will fur-
Settled the land claims of the Chugach Natives in
ther tribal economic self-sufficiency.
Alaska. The settlement resolved issues outstanding
for 11 years.
Supported legislation to permit Indian tribes to
develop oil and gas and other mineral resources
Developed a training course entitled "Dealing with
through joint venture agreements, risk service con-
Tribal Governments," to assist various federal and
tracts, joint production agreements and other non-
State agencies and others affected by tribal govern-
mental actions.
lease approaches. Non-lease agreements will enable
tribes to become directly involved in management
Undertook a comprehensive review of all off-
decisions for these resources.
reservation boarding schools to determine the
Initiated a series of regional, person-to-person
feasibility of continued operations as well as alter-
workshops to discuss programming and budgetary
natives available for educating students closer to
their homes.
matters with tribal leaders. This additional consul-
Gill net fishing in the Great Lakes
Drilling operation in the well-known Anadarko Basin,
Oklahoma. Indian landowners receive bonuses and
royalties.
Island Territories and International Affairs
Served as project ladministrator
design, and construction of faci
Sponsored with the White House a meeting for
Arabia's first national park (Ast
Guam businessmen to discuss problems of federal
5-year project that is now ready
constraints on Guam's economic development. As
the Royal Family.
a result of the meeting, the Defense Base Act, as it
Obtained the final transfer of MAY
applies to Guam, was waived; the adverse effect
tration vessels from the Trust TO
wage rate for Guam was abolished by the Immigra-
ment to the emerging government
tion and Naturalization Service and the Department
thus providing vital cargo and the
of Labor; temporary alien worker labor certifica-
sels to these governments.
tion authority was returned to the Government of
Guam from the Department of Labor; and Interior
Developed the Presidential Process
received approval from the Environmental Protec-
certain provisions of the Commit
1934 to the Northern Mariana Isso
tion Agency for a 6-month extension on the date
Northern Mariana citizens to be
for the Guam Power Authority (GPA) to comply
other authorizations to engage into
with the Clean Air Act by installing new scrubber
television activities.
technology, resulting in a $20 million savings to
GPA.
Assisted in negotiating the Compt
Established a center for small business develop-
ciation with each of the government
ment in Guam and Micronesia through a coopera-
Territory of the Pacific Islands, en
structural foundation for Microna
tive effort with the Department of Defense.
a relationship with the United State
Provided technical assistance funding to improve
ensure stable political development
the financial management systems in the territories.
way for sound economic progres
A pilot project was established in Guam and simi-
lar systems are planned for the remainder of the
Implemented a contract to link the
of the Pacific Islands with the rest
territories.
through seven satellite earth station
tion, in Palau, was dedicated in MA
A Year of Progress:
Preparing the
Department of the
Interior to be More
Efficient and Effective
in the 21st Century
To achieve efficient and effective management of the
production program and mineral royalty mai
Department of the Interior, we:
ment is with MMS.
Management
In 1982, released the first USGS provisional
edition, a new concept in primary quadrangle
Reduced our net budget authority (budget author-
mapping which dramatically reduces federal
ity less offsetting receipts) by approximately 25%
The new process will expedite by ten years
from fiscal year 1981 to fiscal year 1983. Interior's
pletion of topographic map coverage of the USA
States.
gross budget authority was reduced by almost 5%
from $6.2 billion to $5.9 billion from fiscal year
1981 to fiscal year 1983. In the same period, reve-
Regulatory Reform
nues generated from Interior programs (excluding
OCS leasing) and used to offset Department bud-
Completed action on 34 of the 55 rules targeted
get requirements increased almost 44% from $1.8
revocation or revision in response to public
billion to $2.6 billion.
ments received in January 1981.
In fiscal year 1982, generated $8.3 billion in reve-
Red Tape Reduction
nues to the U.S. Treasury. We estimate generating
total revenues of $15 billion in fiscal year 1983.
Experienced a 6% reduction in the number of 18
From fiscal year 1981 to fiscal year 1983, reduced
suits filed against the Department of the Interio
permanent full-time personnel by about 8% with
In 1981 and 1982, 504 lawsuits have been filed,
limited use of reductions-in-force.
compared to 536 filed in 1979 and 1980.
Participated in 275 separate Congressional hearings
Experienced a dramatic decrease in the number
in a spirit of open communications-averaging one
appeals to the Interior Department's Office of He
hearing every 1.25 legislative days, ranking the
ings and Appeals. In 1982, 1,980 appeals have
Department third in the Federal Government be-
been filed, compared to 2,559 in 1981, and 3,04
hind the Departments of Defense and Treasury.
in 1980.
The Secretary personally testified on the average
Illustrative of our open-Administration philosopl
of once every eight legislative days.
experienced a 111% reduction in the number of
Realigned onshore and offshore mineral leasing
appeals from denials of Freedom of Information
responsibilities by (1) within one year, creating the
Act requests. We received 171 appeals from FOL
Minerals Management Service (MMS) and reassign-
denials in 1981 and 1982, compared to 361 appea
ing the offshore leasing responsibilities of the Con-
from denials filed in 1979 and 1980.
servation Division from USGS to MMS and the
onshore leasing activities to the Bureau of Land
Internal Control
Management (BLM); and (2) elevating onshore
leasing activities in the BLM through designation
In response to recommendations from a blue-ribbo
of a new position-Deputy Director of Energy and
panel (Linowes' Commission) created to develop
Minerals-and establishment of a personnel system
solutions to assure recovery of an estimated $200-
to allow energy and minerals experts to move into
$500 million-a-year in oil and gas royalties believe
top management in the BLM. All non-financial on-
unreported on federal and Indian leases, initiated
shore leasing activities are now handled by BLM,
massive audit program of mineral royalty collec-
and full responsibility for the offshore leasing and
tions which has identified over $65 million and
collected $55 million to date in unpaid royalties
Signed cooperative audit agreements with
owed the Federal Treasury.
States, resulting in those States receiving di
To implement the Linowes' Commission recom-
$10.8 million as their share of underpaym
mendations, doubled the lease inspector force and
discovered by the audits.
established tough, nationally consistent standards
Increased revenues from simultaneous oil
for field inspections of lease operations. In 1981
filing fees from $43.8 million in fiscal year
and 1982, we conducted 44,155 inspections, 43%
$99.8 million in fiscal year 1982 by increa
more than the 31,462 inspections made in 1979 and
fee from $10 to $75. Revenues from oil all
1980.
ing fees are expected to be $187.5 million
Completed or in process of completing Inspector
year 1983, the first full year that the $75
be in effect.
General audits of 13 of the 25 largest royalty payers
and four of the medium-size royalty payers.
Spending Versus Income
Revenue Generated from Oil and Gas
192
Comparison of Budget Authority and Outlays with Receipts
20
180
Budget Authority
168
18
Outlays
156
OCS Receipts
16
Offsetting Receipts
144
14
132
120
12
108
Dollars (Billions)
10
Dollars (Millions)
$98.5
96
8
84
72
6
60
4
48
$43.8
36
2
$28.6
24
0
1980
1981
1982
1983
12
Fiscal Year
0
1980
1981
1982
Fiscal Year
Revenue from Federal Mineral Leasing
18
16
14
12
10
Dollars (Billions)
8
6
4
Offshore
2
Onshore
0
1955
1960
1965
1970
1975
1980
1985
Fiscal Year
U.S. Department of the Interior Total Employment
90,000
87,500
1980
1981
85,000
1982
82,500
Number of Employees
80,000
78,792
78,782
78,585
77,500
74,099
75,000
73,295
73,900
72,500
70,000
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
June
July
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Months
1982
Department of the
Interior Officials
Office of the Secretary
Office of the Assistant Secretary
Secretary
James G. Watt
for Fish and Wildlife and Parks
Executive Assistant to the Secretary
Stephen P. Shipley
Assistant Secretary
G. Ray Arnett
Assistant to the Secretary and Director,
Deputy Assistant Secretary
J. Craig Potter
Congressional and Legislative Affairs
Stanley W. Hulett
Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Robert A. Jantzen
Assistant to the Secretary and Director,
Director, National Park Service
Russell E. Dickenson
Public Affairs
Douglas Baldwin
Assistant to the Secretary
Emily S. DeRocco
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs
Director, Office of Hearings and Appeals
John N. Stafford
Assistant Secretary
Kenneth L. Smith
Office of the Under Secretary
Deputy Assistant Secretary
John W. Fritz
Deputy Assistant Secretary
Roy H. Sampsel
Under Secretary
Donald Paul Hodel*
Deputy Under Secretary
William P. Horn
Office of the Assistant Secretary
for Land and Water Resources
Office of the Solicitor
Assistant Secretary
Garrey E. Carruthers
Solicitor
William H. Coldiron
Deputy Assistant Secretary
Frank A. DuBois
Deputy Solicitor
Moody R. Tidwell, III
Deputy Assistant Secretary
David G. Houston
Associate Solicitor,
Director, Bureau of Land
Audit and Inspection
Maurice O. Ellsworth
Management
Robert F. Burford
Associate Solicitor,
Commissioner, Bureau of
General Law
William H. Satterfield
Reclamation
Robert N. Broadbent
Associate Solicitor,
Director, Office of Water Policy
Thomas G. Bahr
Conservation and Wildlife
J. Roy Spradley, Jr.
Associate Solicitor,
Office of the Assistant Secretary
Energy and Resources
Alexander H. Good
for Policy, Budget and Administration
Associate Solicitor, Indian Affairs
Lawrence J. Jensen
Assistant Secretary
J. Robinson West
Associate Solicitor, Surface Mining
Donald R. Tindal
Deputy Assistant Secretary
Richard R. Hite
Deputy Assistant Secretary
Office of the Inspector General
William D. Bettenberg
Inspector General
Richard Mulberry
Office of the Assistant Secretary
for Territorial and International Affairs
Office of the Assistant Secretary
for Energy and Minerals
Assistant Secretary
Pedro A. Sanjuan
Deputy Assistant Secretary
Diane K. Morales
Assistant Secretary
Daniel N. Miller, Jr.
Deputy Assistant Secretary
William P. Pendley
Director, U.S. Geological Survey
Dallas L. Peck
Director, Bureau of Mines
Robert C. Horton
Director, Office of Surface Mining
James R. Harris
*Named Secretary of Energy on November 5, 1982.