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Executive Order 13840

Ocean Policy To Advance the Economic, Security, and Environmental Interests of the United States

This executive order revokes the 2010 National Ocean Policy (EO 13547) and establishes a new interagency Ocean Policy Committee co-chaired by CEQ and OSTP to coordinate federal ocean activities. It prioritizes economic growth, security, and environmental interests in ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes waters while requiring agencies to review their regulations for consistency within 90 days.

Federal Register Open PDF 83 FR 29431

Impact dates

  1. Agencies review regulations, guidance, and policies for consistency with order; consult with CEQ, OSTP, and OMB on modifications

Key directives

  • Establish interagency Ocean Policy Committee with specified membership
  • Committee to provide advice to President and agency heads on ocean policy
  • Coordinate public release of ocean data and support common information systems like Marine Cadastre
  • Ensure Federal participation in National Oceanographic Partnership Program
  • Agencies to review regulations, guidance, and policies for consistency within 90 days
  • Revoke Executive Order 13547 of July 19, 2010

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • EO 13547 revoked
  • Ocean Policy Committee established
  • Co-Chairs designated (CEQ Chairman and OSTP Director)

Near term (90d)

  • Agencies must complete review of regulations, guidance, and policies for consistency with this order
  • Agencies must consult with CEQ, OSTP, and OMB on necessary modifications

Long term

  • Ongoing Committee coordination of ocean policy
  • Potential regulatory revisions based on agency reviews
  • Federal participation in regional ocean partnerships and National Oceanographic Partnership Program

Risks & tensions

  • Shift from ecosystem-based management (EO 13547) to economic growth emphasis may create tension with environmental stakeholders
  • Consensus-based Committee decision-making with presidential escalation for disputes could slow urgent decisions
  • Funding contingent on appropriations availability creates implementation uncertainty
  • Vague 'as appropriate' and 'to the extent permitted by law' qualifiers limit enforceability of coordination mandates
  • Revocation of prior ocean policy without replacement framework may create regulatory gap during transition
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