Environment Directives
Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Further Promote American Energy
President Trump issued a proclamation granting a two-year exemption from stricter EPA emission standards for several specified coal-fired power plants.
The exemption is justified on grounds of national energy security, grid reliability, and the unavailability of commercially viable technology to meet the stricter standards.
The proclamation cites potential negative economic and national security consequences of immediate compliance with the new rule.
Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Chemical Manufacturing Security
President Trump issued a proclamation granting a two-year exemption from specific Clean Air Act regulations for listed chemical manufacturing facilities.
The exemption, justified by national security concerns and the unavailability of necessary compliance technologies, aims to protect the domestic chemical industry and reduce reliance on foreign producers.
The proclamation identifies several facilities across multiple states and asserts that the temporary exemption will allow these facilities to continue operation while solutions to comply with the HON Rule are developed.
Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Iron Ore Processing Security
President Trump issued a proclamation granting a two-year exemption from the Taconite Rule for specific iron ore processing facilities.
The exemption, based on national security and economic considerations, cites the unavailability of necessary technology for prompt compliance with the rule and concerns over the impact on domestic steel production, critical infrastructure, and supply chain resilience.
The proclamation identifies specific facilities from United States Steel Corporation and Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. as beneficiaries of the delay, extending compliance deadlines by two years.
Ending Market Distorting Subsidies for Unreliable, Foreign‑Controlled Energy Sources
This presidential order aims to eliminate government subsidies for wind and solar energy, arguing that they are expensive, unreliable, and create dependence on foreign supply chains.
The order directs the Departments of the Treasury and Interior to take swift action to end these subsidies, implement stricter regulations, and conduct reviews of existing policies.
Reports on these actions are required within 45 days of the order's issuance.
Establishing the President’s Make America Beautiful Again Commission
This executive order establishes the President's Make America Beautiful Again Commission to address the significant deferred maintenance and access issues impacting America's national parks and public lands.
The commission will advise the President on responsible conservation strategies, promoting economic growth alongside environmental stewardship.
The order directs federal land management agencies to prioritize responsible resource management, expand public access for recreation, and cut bureaucratic delays.
Making America Beautiful Again by Improving Our National Parks
President Trump issued an order to improve US National Parks.
The order increases entrance fees for foreign tourists to fund infrastructure improvements and enhance visitor experiences while also aiming to improve affordability for US residents.
The order also revokes a previous memorandum on diversity and inclusion in national parks and directs several government agencies to implement the changes.
Presidential Permit: Authorizing Junction Pipeline Company, LLC to Construct, Connect, Operate, and Maintain Pipeline Facilities at Toole County, Montana, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada
President Donald J. Trump issued a presidential permit to Junction Pipeline Company, LLC, allowing the construction, operation, and maintenance of pipeline facilities at the US-Canada border in Toole County, Montana.
The permit authorizes the import of crude oil and various petroleum products from Canada.
However, the permit is explicitly subject to numerous conditions, including adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, regular inspections by relevant agencies, and removal of the facilities upon permit termination.
The permit also reserves the right of the US government to take possession of the facilities for national security reasons, and emphasizes that it does not create any legally enforceable rights against the US government.
Presidential Permit Authorizing Steel Reef US Pipelines LLC To Operate and Maintain Pipeline Facilities at Burke County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada
President Donald J. Trump issued a permit to Steel Reef US Pipelines LLC, allowing the operation and maintenance of existing pipeline facilities at the US-Canada border in Burke County, North Dakota for the export of natural gas liquids to Canada.
The permit outlines specific conditions, including adherence to all applicable laws and regulations, mandatory inspections by federal, state, and local agencies, and provisions for the removal of facilities upon permit termination.
It clarifies that the permit does not create any legally enforceable rights against the United States.