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Interior Enters into Nation’s First-Ever Tribal Energy Agreement

The Department of the Interior approved the nation’s first-ever tribal energy resource agreement, increasing the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s sovereign authority to manage and develop energy resources on its lands while reducing federal bureaucracy. This step strengthens tribal self‑determination and supports broader efforts to advance U.S. Energy Dominance by ensuring affordable, reliable and domestically produced energy in the United States, furthering the objectives of Executive Order 14154 “Unleashing American Energy.”

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The U.S. Department of the Interior protects and manages the Nation’s natural resources and cultural heritage; provides scientific and other information about those resources; and honors its trust responsibilities or special commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and affiliated Island Communities.

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Securing American Energy Dominance

Secretary Burgum and the National Energy Dominance Council generate over $56 billion in announced domestic investments across nuclear energy, LNG infrastructure, critical minerals, advanced manufacturing, and clean energy technologies.

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Promises Made, Promises Kept

Since swearing in to the Department of the Interior, Secretary Burgum has implemented President Trump’s agenda to secure American Energy Dominance and capitalize on America’s Balance Sheet.

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