Dept. of Interior Sect. Doug Burgum wasted no time getting to work unleashing Pres. Trump’s energy agenda. You can View Sec. Burgum’s orders addressing the country’s national energy emergency.
These orders collectively aim to boost domestic energy production, reduce regulatory constraints, and lower costs for American families. By opening up new opportunities for oil, gas,
and mineral extraction, streamlining government regulations, and prioritizing economic growth, the Department of the Interior is working to enhance U.S. energy independence and global
competitiveness.
Below is our brief summary of the orders.
Summary of Secretary’s Orders 3417-3422
These orders align with President Trump’s energy and deregulation policies, aiming to boost domestic energy production, reduce regulatory burdens, and enhance economic growth.
Secretary’s Order 3417: Addressing the National Energy Emergency
Purpose: Implements President Trump’s declaration of a national energy emergency, prioritizing the expansion of domestic energy supply.
Key Actions:
- Identifies and utilizes emergency and legal authorities to accelerate domestic energy production, including oil, gas, and critical minerals.
- Expedites infrastructure projects related to energy supply and transportation.
- Ensures a reliable energy grid to meet growing power demands, particularly for advancing technologies like artificial intelligence.
Who’s in Charge?
- The Deputy Secretary oversees implementation, with support from the Solicitor and Assistant Secretaries.
Impact: Aims to increase energy security, lower costs, and reduce reliance on foreign energy sources.
Secretary’s Order 3418: Unleashing American Energy
Purpose: Aligns the Interior Department with policies promoting energy dominance by removing regulatory barriers to energy production.
Key Actions:
- Cancels restrictive policies from the previous administration that hindered energy production.
- Expands drilling and mining opportunities on federal lands and waters.
- Reviews funding from past legislation (Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) to ensure alignment with new energy policies.
- Promotes the U.S. as a global leader in energy and critical mineral production.
Who’s in Charge?
- All Assistant Secretaries and Bureau Heads must review and update policies accordingly.
Impact: Encourages domestic energy development, job creation, and economic growth while reducing foreign dependency.
Secretary’s Order 3419: Delivering Emergency Price Relief
Purpose: Addresses the rising cost of living by eliminating policies that contribute to higher energy and commodity prices.
Key Actions:
- Conducts a department-wide review of regulations that increase costs for American families.
- Targets and removes climate policies that may be raising energy and food prices.
- Promotes job creation by easing regulatory burdens on businesses.
Who’s in Charge?
- The Assistant Secretary of Policy, Management, and Budget oversees compliance and implementation.
Impact: Aims to lower energy costs and improve purchasing power for consumers, helping to stabilize the economy.
Secretary’s Order 3420: Reopening Offshore Drilling
Purpose: Revokes bans on offshore oil and gas leasing, allowing new exploration and
production in previously restricted areas.
Key Actions:
- Reverses three previous withdrawals of offshore areas from oil and gas leasing.
- Directs agencies to update policies, websites, and documents to reflect this change.
- Expedites the leasing and development of offshore energy resources.
Who’s in Charge?
- The Deputy Secretary, supported by relevant Bureau and Office Heads.
Impact: Expands domestic oil and gas production, potentially lowering fuel prices and increasing U.S. energy independence.
Secretary’s Order 3421: Achieving Prosperity Through Deregulation
Purpose: Supports President Trump’s deregulation agenda to reduce bureaucracy and streamline government operations.
Key Actions:
- Requires the elimination of at least 10 existing regulations for every new regulation introduced.
- Ensures the cost of new regulations is offset by removing outdated or burdensome policies.
- Directs agencies to improve financial management and regulatory efficiency.
Who’s in Charge?
- Assistant Secretaries must identify and eliminate outdated regulations.
- Bureau and Office Heads ensure compliance.
Impact: Reduces red tape, encourages business growth, and fosters economic expansion.
Secretary’s Order 3422: Unleashing Alaska’s Resource Potential
Purpose: Opens Alaska’s federal and state lands for increased natural resource development.
Key Actions:
- Revokes a 2021 order that had halted oil and gas activities in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR).
- Reinstates a 2017 policy that prioritizes resource development in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve.
- Expedites permitting and leasing for energy projects, including infrastructure like pipelines and roads.
- Encourages the export of Alaskan liquefied natural gas (LNG) to other U.S. regions and allied nations.
Who’s in Charge?
- The Assistant Secretary of Land and Minerals Management leads implementation, coordinating with other Assistant Secretaries and Bureau Heads.
Impact: Boosts Alaska’s economy, strengthens U.S. energy security, and increases domestic resource production.
