Regulatory Reform

The Arizona Mining Association expresses strong support for the National Mining Association’s recommendations for regulatory reform to reduce burdens and streamline permitting. They argue that these reforms are necessary to ensure mineral independence, provide regulatory certainty, and support the economic growth of the mining industry.

The American Bus Association (ABA) opposes the proposed surcharge on international visitors to U.S. national parks, arguing it will create administrative burdens for tour operators and negatively impact the tourism economy. They suggest that the Department of the Interior should instead focus on incentivizing domestic travel through discounted admissions for the nation's 250th anniversary.

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.

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 American Exploration & Mining Association (AEMA) supports the Department of the Interior's request for information on regulatory reform. They advocate for the rescission or modification of several specific regulations and land withdrawals (such as the Public Lands Rule and various mineral withdrawals) that they argue stifle domestic mineral production and violate federal law.

The Utah Farm Bureau Federation supports the regulatory reform initiative, advocating for the reduction of federal land restrictions that hinder agricultural activities. They specifically recommend right-sizing national monuments, revising grazing and endangered species regulations, and rescinding the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule to prioritize productive land use and local coordination.

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.