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The move is aligned with U.S. President Donald Trump\u2019s goal to reduce regulations that he says constrain American businesses.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis action restores \u200bcommon sense, respects private property, provides much-needed certainty for \u200blandowners and follows the statute Congress actually passed,\u201d Interior Secretary Doug \u200cBurgum \u2060said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/trustedmovinggroups.com\/?p=2540\">We want to hear about your experience with gambling addiction<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Endangered Species Act is a key regulatory consideration for government agencies when considering whether to grant permits for oil and gas, mining, electric \u200btransmission and other \u200boperations on \u2060federal lands and water. 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