NEMA President and CEO Debra Phillips today issued the following statement regarding the Senate’s confirmation of former Governor Doug Burgum to lead the U.S. Department of the Interior:

“NEMA congratulates Doug Burgum on being confirmed to lead the U.S.  Department of the Interior. As Governor of a state rich in energy and natural resources, Secretary Doug Burgum has been a longtime advocate for advancing our nation’s leadership in energy resources development and critical mineral production that is critical to putting more electricity to the grid. We look forward to working with Secretary Burgum to advance our shared goals of unleashing the resources and availability of America’s public lands to advance American energy innovation and competitiveness.”