Regulatory Reform

Our Children’s Trust, a law firm representing children's rights, opposes the Department of the Interior's regulatory reform efforts. They argue that the proposed actions to accelerate fossil fuel development violate the constitutional rights of children by worsening climate change and public health.

The Council of South Carolina Professional Archaeologists (COSCAPA) opposes the modification or repeal of existing regulations that protect federal land and historic and cultural resources. They argue that regulations implementing NHPA, NEPA, ARPA, and NAGPRA are necessary, effective, and should remain in place to uphold the Department of the Interior's trust obligations to Native Nations and the public.

The Okanogan County Farm Bureau opposes the introduction of grizzly bears into the North Cascades Ecosystem, arguing that it poses safety risks to humans, violates state laws, and imposes significant socio-economic burdens on farmers and ranchers. They advocate for the termination of the Joint Record of Decision, citing insufficient NEPA analysis and conflicts with federalism and state sovereignty.

The Public Lands Council and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association are advocating for comprehensive regulatory reform to reduce burdens on livestock producers and rural communities. They specifically request streamlined NEPA and NHPA processes, revisions to BLM grazing regulations, and more flexible management of wildlife and endangered species.

The Alaska Miners Association (AMA), a trade organization representing the mining industry, supports the Department of the Interior's regulatory reform Request for Information (RFI). They advocate for specific actions including rescinding the June 2024 Ambler Road Record of Decision, lifting Public Land Order 5150, and repealing certain Roadless Rule applications to facilitate mineral development and economic growth in Alaska.

The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) opposes any regulatory reforms that would weaken the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) regulations, BIA Social Services programs, or protections for Tribal lands and cultural heritage. They argue that these regulations are essential for upholding Tribal sovereignty, protecting Native children, and fulfilling federal trust obligations.

The Arizona Farm Bureau Federation supports the Department of the Interior's regulatory reform initiative, providing specific recommendations to streamline BLM grazing permits and notice-to-proceed timelines. They also advocate for the rescission of the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule, the reduction of the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument, and the delisting of the Mexican gray wolf.

NACCO Natural Resources Corporation supports the Department of the Interior's request for regulatory reform, specifically advocating for the modification of OSMRE regulations regarding Mining Plan Approvals. They argue that the current dual-agency oversight (BLM and OSMRE) and duplicative NEPA analyses create significant delays and costs, and they propose streamlining these processes to improve efficiency.

The Alaska Oil and Gas Association (AOGA) supports the Department of the Interior's regulatory reform efforts, specifically advocating for the rescission of certain regulations and the expansion of categorical exclusions and general permits. They argue that these changes will reduce administrative burdens, improve regulatory certainty, and support responsible resource development and energy security in Alaska.

The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, representing approximately 27,000 members, supports the Department of the Interior's request for information regarding regulatory reform. They advocate for specific changes including wildlife depredation permits, amendments to the Lacey Act to facilitate aquaculture commerce, and revisions to the Endangered Species Act to better protect private property rights and agricultural practices.