This streamlined approach reflects the evolution of offshore energy development and the need for a more integrated approach to managing conventional and emerging resources such as critical minerals. By aligning planning, leasing, and oversight functions, the Department is positioning the agency to better meet current and future energy demands. “President Trump has been laser-focused on making the government work efficiently and effectively for the American people. This is about building an agency that reflects where we are today and where we need to go,” said Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum. “The Department is applying what we’ve learned over the past decade to deliver clearer coordination, better service to the public, and stronger, more integrated oversight of offshore energy development.” The establishment of the Marine Minerals Administration marks a strategic step toward a more modern, coordinated approach to offshore resource management.…