OIA Press Releases (2020 to Present)

Interior Assistant Secretary Domenech Visits Chuuk, Micronesia with High-Level U.S. Delegation to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Operation Hailstone

02/18/2019

Doug Domenech, U.S. Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary, Insular and International Affairs, was in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) this week with a high-level U.S. delegation from Washington, D.C. and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. They took part in commemorating the 75th anniversary of Operation Hailstone which took place during World War II in the Pacific. 

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Interior Secretary Zinke Applauds Completion of Palau Compact Funding Agreement

09/20/2018

WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke today authorized the immediate transfer of $87.4 million in payment to the Republic of Palau as called for in the Compact Review Agreement (CRA). Funds released included $65.3 million for the Palau Compact Trust Fund and $22.1 million to be used for economic assistance. The remainder of $34.0 million will be used through 2024 for infrastructure projects and maintenance. 

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