WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has issued a final rule, published in the Federal Register on Aug. 30, 2024, entitled "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: The Department of the Interior (the Department or DOI), acting through the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), is finalizing regulatory amendments to require lessees and operators to submit an archaeological report with any oil   more

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 4 -- The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources' Museum of History issued the following news release: The North Carolina Museum of History is embarking on a transformative journey that will redefine how visitors experience the state's rich history. As part of this project, the physical museum building will close to the public Oct. 7 to begin an exciting makeover that will last two to three years. The Museum Shop will remain open to the public until Dec.  more