Regulatory Reform

Kraken Resources, an independent oil and gas operator, supports the Department of the Interior's regulatory reform request to reduce burdens on the industry. They argue that current Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regulations impose excessive costs and delays, particularly regarding federal permitting on private land and restrictions on commingling production.

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is requesting that the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Land Management open the 2015 HiLine Resource Management Plan to public review and prepare a new Draft Environmental Impact Statement. They argue that current regulations inhibit access to oil, gas, and mineral deposits and request a "Chiefly Valuable for Grazing Determination" to investigate the impact of the Woody Island ACEC designation on grazing lands.

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.

The National Mining Association (NMA), a trade organization representing the U.S. mining industry, supports the Department of the Interior's "Regulatory Reform" initiative to reduce regulatory burdens. They provide specific recommendations to rescind or modify various regulations related to NEPA, the Endangered Species Act, and land management plans to streamline permitting and promote domestic mineral production.

Lhoist North America of Arizona, Inc. supports the DOI's regulatory reform efforts to eliminate federal roadblocks to domestic mineral production. The company specifically requests modifications to BLM regulations to require consultation with existing claim holders and seeks a geographic carve-out for its mining operations in the Amargosa Valley to ensure continued production of essential minerals.

The Montana Natural Resource Coalition of Counties, representing several Montana county governments, is requesting a 60-day extension to submit comments on the Regulatory Reform Request for Information. They state that the additional time is needed to coordinate with other local governments and review historical policies to provide substantive input that supports the Department of the Interior's energy and natural resource agenda.

ASARCO LLC, a mining company, recommends that the Bureau of Land Management rescind specific rules (43 C.F.R. Subpart 3809) that apply to patented non-mineral surface estates overlying federally-reserved minerals. They argue these rules are ultra vires and contrary to the legislative intent of the Stock Raising Homestead Act and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act.

James J. Maioho, representing the interests of Native Hawaiian royal descendants, supports the proposed regulatory reform by requesting that the federal government intervene in Hawaii's military lease issues. He specifically calls for the removal of eminent domain threats, the expiration of current military leases, and the reclassification of sacred sites like Mauna 'Ala to Native Hawaiian stewardship.

The BlueRibbon Coalition supports the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" and the accompanying executive order for rescinding federal wind and solar subsidies, which they view as a fiscally responsible move to reduce the burden on taxpayers. However, they argue that the action is incomplete because it fails to repeal the "Western Solar Plan," and they urge for further measures to permanently dismantle the regulatory framework for utility-scale solar development on public lands.

The Association of National Grasslands, Inc. (ANG) supports the Department of Interior's regulatory reform efforts, specifically advocating for rules that establish clear deference to specialized federal agencies and state regulatory authorities. They request specific reforms regarding state wildlife and water laws, EPA pesticide labeling, IRS ownership transfer rules, and a stricter burden of proof for Endangered Species Act listings.