"Decisions by Tyler Hassen, a former oil executive, could have big implications for the department responsible for national parks and endangered species."
"Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has given a former oil executive and aide to Elon Musk broad latitude to cut costs and consolidate work within his vast department, which oversees more than 500 million acres of land across the United States.
In an order issued Thursday, Burgum put Tyler Hassen, who came to the department as a representative of the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency, in charge of a sweeping effort to “create significant efficiencies” and eliminate “redundant efforts” across the department. Hassen’s broad portfolio includes IT, human resources, training, financial management, international affairs, contracting, communications and other tasks.
The unusual move could have major implications for how Interior — which is responsible for maintaining national parks, protecting endangered species and overseeing drilling in public lands and waters — operates going forward."
Dino Grandoni reports for the Washington Post April 21, 2025.
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