Regulatory Reform

NANA Regional Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation, supports the proposed regulatory reform by arguing that National Park Service Bulletin 38 is inconsistent with Alaska-specific laws (ANCSA and ANILCA) and creates unnecessary burdens on mining projects. They specifically request that Bulletin 38 be revised to exclude "landscapes" from eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places and recommend the revocation of the BLM's Public Lands Rule.

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.

WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband, a national trade association representing rural telecommunications carriers, supports the Department of the Interior's efforts to reduce regulatory burdens. They argue for specific reforms to streamline permitting and right-of-way processes, including electronic filing systems, better inter-agency coordination, and the use of "shot clocks" or presumptions of approval to accelerate rural broadband deployment.

The Corps Network, an organization representing over 150 Service and Conservation Corps, argues that the current DOI task agreement review process and staffing reductions are causing delays that hinder project planning and recruitment. They request a streamlined "fast lane" review process for Corps projects, particularly those related to the Patriot Program, to ensure these partnerships can continue effectively.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation supports the Department of the Interior's regulatory reform RFI, provided that reforms do not impair statutory obligations like the National Historic Preservation Act. They specifically recommend modernizing professional qualification standards to include categories like Cultural Anthropology and Engineering, and suggest streamlining the Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit to address the housing crisis.

The American Cultural Resources Association (ACRA), a trade association for cultural resources management, supports the Department of the Interior's goal of reducing regulatory burdens while maintaining statutory obligations. They advocate for streamlining the Section 106 review process through programmatic agreements and emphasize the need for adequate funding and staffing for state and tribal historic preservation offices.

NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association is advocating for the Department of the Interior to streamline and standardize the permitting process for installing broadband infrastructure on federal lands. They propose specific reforms, including pre-application meetings, online application portals, and a maximum 270-day processing "shot clock" to reduce delays and costs for rural providers.

The National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC) expresses concern that proposed regulatory changes to domestic energy resources might exclude local communities from the consultation process. While they support streamlining and process improvements, they emphasize the need for adequate staffing and funding to maintain the quality and integrity of historic preservation reviews.

Grid Action, a non-profit public interest advocacy organization, supports the Department of the Interior's efforts to streamline regulations and reform Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Notices to Proceed (NTP). They argue that current NTP processes cause significant delays for critical transmission projects and recommend specific reforms, such as a 90-day issuance deadline and limits on stipulations, to advance American energy independence.

The Society for American Archaeology (SAA) supports the Department of the Interior's efforts to reduce regulatory burdens while emphasizing that the DOI must maintain its statutory obligations and adequate staffing. They propose specific actions including increased funding for SHPOs and THPOs, greater emphasis on tribal consultation, expedited tax credit reviews, and a one-time grant for heritage preservation technology.