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This Week: Secretary Haaland leads the U.S. delegation at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous issues; Department leaders celebrate President Biden’s designation of Avi Kwa Ame National Monument; Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge receives a million-dollar investment; Deputy Secretary Beaudreau attends the annual U.S. Climate Action Summit; the interagency Hunting and Wildlife Conservation Council holds its spring meeting in Washington, D.C.; the U.S. Geological Survey joins the Federal Emergency Management Agency to release a new study showing the increased economic risk of earthquakes; the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement provides new safety regulations for offshore oil and gas work; big cat owners must register them with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; and we celebrate Dark Skies Week in our Picture of the Week!
United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
 Secretary Haaland led the U.S. delegation and delivered the national statement at the 22nd Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
Interior Celebrates Designation of Newest National Monument
 Secretary Haaland, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Laura Daniel-Davis and Department leaders traveled to Nevada to celebrate President Biden’s designation of Avi Kwa Ame National Monument.
National Wildlife Refuge Receives $1 Million Investment
 Thanks to a million-dollar investment for conservation partnerships, communities near and visitors to the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge in Boise, Idaho, will have more opportunities to engage with nature.
 Deputy Secretary Beaudreau attended the annual U.S. Climate Action Summit to discuss steps the Interior Department is taking to pursue a clean energy future.
 The Hunting and Wildlife Conservation Council’s spring meeting was held in Washington, D.C., this week. This federal advisory council provides recommendations to the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture regarding policies that benefit wildlife conservation, safe recreational shooting sports and wildlife-associated recreation opportunities.
 The U.S. Geological Survey joined the Federal Emergency Management Agency to release a new study showing the increased economic risk of earthquakes at the annual Seismological Society of America meeting.
 The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement is ensuring offshore oil and gas wells, platforms, pipelines and related infrastructure are decommissioned in a timely, safe and environmentally responsible manner.
 Owners of big cats such as lions, tigers, leopards, cheetahs, jaguars, cougars or hybrids of these species must register them with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by June 18. Current private owners may keep their animals if they register them and abide by other applicable state and federal regulations.
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