Department of the Interior Policy
All official policy released by the Department of the Interior can be found in the Electronic Library of the Interior Policies. The list below only includes links to recent or frequently requested documents related to wildland fire.
Secretary Orders
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Order 3374: Implementation of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management and Recreation Act (2019)
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Order 3372: Reducing Wildfire Risks on Department of the Interior Land Through Active Management (2019)
Policy Memos
DOI policy memos deliver implementation guidelines with limited duration or serve as interim policy until incorporated into the Departmental Manual or other official guidance.
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2020-006: Authorization for Use of Government Passenger Carrier(s) for Home-to-Work Transportation
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2020-005: DOI Medical Standards Process During Coronavirus (COVID–19) Outbreak
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2020-004: Fuels Management Program Priorities and Reporting Requirements
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2020-003: Final Guidance for Fiscal Year 2020 Funds Execution and Wildland Fire Management Budget Allocations
Departmental Manuals
This series of manuals communicates the instructions of the Office of the Secretary throughout the Department, provides guidance to bureaus and offices, and serves as the primary source of information on organizational structure, authorities, and other policy. The following chapters relate specifically to wildland fire:
Series 34, Part 620: Wildland Fire Management
Series 02, Part 112, Chapter 7: Office of Wildland Fire
Bureau Policy
Four bureaus manage wildland fire on behalf of the Department of the Interior: the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Visit their websites to learn about policy specific to their operations.
