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flag Trump administration merges two agencies into new Marine Minerals Administration to streamline offshore energy permitting.

flag The Trump administration announced on Friday, April 3, 2026, that it is reuniting two federal agencies—previously split after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill—into a new Marine Minerals Administration. flag Interior Secretary Doug Burgum stated the move aims to streamline offshore energy permitting and improve coordination. flag However, environmental groups like the Center for Biological Diversity have warned the change risks weakening oversight and prioritizing industry interests over safety.

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