The Department of the Interior has announced the rescission of 18 outdated regulations from the Bureau of Land Management. This action is part of a broader initiative by the Trump administration to reduce regulatory burdens, promote job creation, and support energy development on public lands.
These rescinded rules will be published in the Federal Register in the coming week. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum stated, "This effort embodies our dedication to removing bureaucratic red tape that hinders American innovation and energy production." He emphasized that these changes aim to lower costs, streamline processes, and reinforce commitments to energy independence while maintaining environmental standards.
The initiative aligns with Secretary’s Order 3421, “Achieving Prosperity Through Deregulation,” which instructs agencies to identify and eliminate outdated or duplicative rules. This order supports President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order 14154, “Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation,” which requires offsetting new regulation costs by repealing existing ones that impose unjustified economic burdens.
Interior's efforts aim to modernize regulatory frameworks for efficient management of public lands, benefiting local economies and fostering energy independence while balancing environmental protections.
The rescinded regulations cover various aspects such as prospecting within national forest wilderness areas, disposal of reserved minerals under specific acts, geothermal lease regulations before August 8, 2005, and several others related to mining claims and operations.
