US can slash 20-30% of regulation to boost energy, Interior Secretary says

HOUSTON (Reuters) -Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said on Wednesday that the United States could cut 20% to 30% of its regulations as it seeks to remove obstacles to more energy and mining projects.

Cutting red tape and streamlining permitting for projects is a major focus of the administration of President Donald Trump, Burgum told the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston.

"We love you!" he told a crowd of energy executives.

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