Environment Directives
National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2025
President Donald J. Trump's proclamation designates May 4-10, 2025, as National Hurricane Preparedness Week.
The proclamation highlights the devastating consequences of hurricanes, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and family evacuation plans.
Trump calls upon citizens in hurricane-prone areas to take action to protect themselves and their property, and he highlights the role of local officials in disaster response, referencing his support for their involvement in resilience and preparedness efforts.
Unleashing America’s Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources
This executive order establishes a US policy to accelerate responsible development of seabed mineral resources, citing national security and economic interests in securing critical minerals independent of foreign adversaries.
The order directs several federal agencies to streamline permitting processes, increase investment in deep-sea technologies, and engage in international partnerships to develop domestic supply chains and counter China's influence in the sector.
It also mandates reporting on various aspects of seabed mineral resource development, including assessments of environmental impacts, economic feasibility, and international cooperation.
National Park Week, 2025
President Donald J. Trump's proclamation designates April 19-27, 2025, as National Park Week.
The proclamation emphasizes the importance of national parks as symbols of American greatness, highlighting their historical and natural significance.
It encourages all Americans to visit and learn about these parks, connecting National Park Week to the commemoration of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, and referencing past presidential actions related to park renaming and the creation of a new monument honoring American patriots.
Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness
President Trump issued an executive order to restore American seafood competitiveness.
The order aims to address unfair trade practices, reduce excessive regulations burdening the fishing industry, improve data collection for effective management, and promote the consumption of domestically produced seafood.
Specific actions include reviewing and revising regulations, modernizing data collection, developing a comprehensive seafood trade strategy, addressing unfair trade practices and IUU fishing, and reviewing existing marine national monuments for the possibility of opening to commercial fishing.
Unleashing American Commercial Fishing in the Pacific
President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation modifying the regulations of the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument (PRIMNM).
The proclamation removes the ban on commercial fishing within designated areas, asserting that existing laws adequately protect the monument's resources.
The action aims to benefit American fishermen and the US fishing industry, particularly in territories like American Samoa, by restoring access to previously restricted fishing grounds and lessening their disadvantage against foreign competitors.
The Secretaries of Commerce and the Interior are directed to publish new regulations and implement the amended policy, coordinating with the Secretary of Defense.
The proclamation maintains the freedom of the seas and protection of US Armed Forces activities within the area.
Updating Permitting Technology for the 21st Century
This Presidential memorandum addresses inefficiencies in the environmental permitting process for infrastructure projects.
It mandates the modernization of technology used for environmental review and permitting, setting deadlines for the creation of a comprehensive action plan, a dedicated innovation center, and the adoption of new data and technology standards across involved agencies.
The goal is to accelerate project approval times while maintaining review quality and transparency.
Military Mission for Sealing the Southern Border of the United States and Repelling Invasions
This Presidential Memorandum directs the military to take a more active role in securing the US Southern border.
It grants the Department of Defense jurisdiction over certain Federal lands to facilitate border security operations, including construction and surveillance.
The memorandum details phased implementation, starting in a limited sector before expanding, while clarifying that actions are consistent with existing laws and subject to budgetary approvals.
Directing the Repeal of Unlawful Regulations
This presidential memorandum orders federal agencies to swiftly repeal regulations deemed unlawful, based on recent Supreme Court rulings.
Agencies must complete a 60-day review, then repeal unlawful regulations using the Administrative Procedure Act's 'good cause' exception, justifying any exceptions.
A 30-day report on the review's findings is also required.