Environment Directives
Temporary Withdrawal of All Areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from Offshore Wind Leasing and Review of the Federal Government's Leasing and Permitting Practices for Wind Projects
This presidential memorandum temporarily withdraws all areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from offshore wind energy leasing, pending a review of federal wind leasing and permitting practices.
It also calls for a comprehensive assessment of the environmental and economic impacts of wind projects, including a review of the Lava Ridge Wind Project's Record of Decision.
The Attorney General is authorized to coordinate with any courts concerning ongoing lawsuits involving wind projects.
The various Secretaries of relevant departments within the federal government are tasked with providing reports and analyses to assist in this review.
DECLARING A NATIONAL ENERGY EMERGENCY
President declares a national energy emergency due to inadequate domestic energy supply and infrastructure, jeopardizing national security and economic prosperity.
The executive order directs federal agencies to utilize emergency authorities to increase domestic energy production, expedite infrastructure projects, and streamline permitting processes, especially in the Northeast and West Coast regions.
It also mandates interagency coordination and reporting to expedite approvals under the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act, while considering impacts on environmental protection.
Promoting Beautiful Federal Civic Architecture
This presidential memorandum directs the General Services Administration (GSA) to recommend revisions to federal building design guidelines within 60 days.
The goal is to ensure that new federal buildings reflect regional architectural heritage, utilize traditional and classical styles, and enhance the aesthetic quality of public spaces.
The GSA must notify the President 30 days prior to approving any design diverging from this policy.
Putting People over Fish: Stopping Radical Environmentalism to Provide Water to Southern<br>California
President's memorandum directs the Secretaries of Commerce and the Interior to immediately resume a plan to divert more water from Northern California's rivers to Southern California, reversing a prior halt due to a lawsuit.
The plan aims to address water scarcity and mitigate wildfire risks, citing recent devastating wildfires as evidence for the urgency.
The Secretaries are required to report their progress within 90 days.
UNLEASHING AMERICAN ENERGY
President's executive order, "Unleashing American Energy," aims to boost domestic energy production and reduce reliance on foreign sources.
The order directs federal agencies to review and revise regulations hindering energy exploration and development, particularly targeting oil, natural gas, coal, and critical minerals.
It revokes several previous executive orders focused on climate change and environmental protection and expedites permitting processes for energy projects.
The stated goals are to lower energy costs, create jobs, enhance national security, and restore the nation's economic competitiveness.
PUTTING AMERICA FIRST IN INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS
This executive order prioritizes US economic interests in international environmental agreements.
It directs the withdrawal of the US from the Paris Agreement and other related UN commitments, revokes the US International Climate Finance Plan, and mandates a review of all relevant policies to ensure they align with this new priority.
The order emphasizes safeguarding American jobs and economic growth while still pursuing environmental protection, but through methods that minimize burdens on the US.
Regulatory Freeze Pending Review
This presidential memorandum institutes a temporary freeze on new federal regulations and initiates a review process for existing and pending rules.
All executive departments and agencies must halt rule-making until appointed heads review and approve them.
Rules already submitted but not published are withdrawn for review, published rules are subject to a 60-day postponement, and the Office of Management and Budget oversees the entire process.
Any actions contradicting this memorandum may be addressed via modification or extension.
INITIAL RESCISSIONS OF HARMFUL EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND ACTIONS
- Foreign Policy
- Healthcare
- Civil Rights
- Economy
- Immigration
- Energy
- Environment
- Homeland
- Education
- Science
- Technology
- Trade
- Justice
- Veterans
This executive order, issued January 20, 2025, revokes numerous executive orders and actions from the preceding administration.
The order cites concerns about the previous administration's policies on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); border security; and climate change, deeming them unpopular, inflationary, illegal, and radical.
The order directs several agencies and officials to review and rescind affected policies and actions, initiating a broader effort to restore what is described as common sense to the federal government.