Comments to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke on the Implementation of Executive Order 13777, Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda, at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Comments to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke on the Implementation of Executive Order 13777, Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda, at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Dear Secretary Zinke: The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) submits the following comments in response to the Department of Interior’s (DOI’s) request for public comment on ways to improve implementation of regulatory reform initiatives, policies, and identify regulations for repeal, replacement or modification under Executive Order 13777, “Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda.” The comments contained herein specifically address regulatory reform at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, highlighting the Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and mitigation efforts.