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in the supervision and direction of the

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and its activities, and succeeds the secretary in his or her absence, sickness, or unavailability. The deputy secretary of the interior is appointed by the

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and confirmed by the

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. In 1990, the title of the position was changed from under secretary of the interior to deputy secretary of the interior. After

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's nomination was withdrawn by the

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in March 2021, it was reported that Beaudreau was selected as the nominee. On April 15, 2021, his nomination was sent to the Senate. On June 17, 2021, his nomination was confirmed in the

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by an 88–9 vote. Section 3346 of

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within Title 5, or 5 U.S.C. § 3346, details time limitations of acting officers. An acting officer may serve no longer than 210 days after the vacancy, from the date a first or second nomination is pending before the Senate, the date a first or second nomination is withdrawn, rejected, or returned, or the date the Senate reconvenes if the appointment has taken place while Congress has

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List of deputy secretaries of interior

References

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