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Executive Order 14427

Adjusting Certain Delegations Under the Defense Production Act

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In simple terms

This executive order amends delegations under the Defense Production Act by splitting energy-related authorities between the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Energy, with each able to act independently. It also creates a new dispute resolution process involving the National Energy Dominance Council and National Security Council for conflicts between these Secretaries.

Federal Register Open PDF 91 FR 58007

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 91 FR 58007

    Federal Register PDF

Key directives

  • Amend EO 13603 Section 201(a)(2) to delegate energy authority to both Secretary of Interior and Secretary of Energy independently
  • Amend EO 13603 Section 201(d) to establish NEDC/NSC dispute resolution for energy-related conflicts
  • Amend EO 13603 Section 202(b) to delegate energy production/construction/distribution authority to both Secretaries independently
  • Amend EO 13603 Section 203 to delegate section 101(c)(1)-(2) authorities to Secretary of Interior, Secretary of Commerce, and Secretary of Energy independently

Who is ordered

Prior policy

  • amendEO 13603
  • amendEO 14391

Related orders

What to expect

Immediate

  • Delegations take effect upon signing
  • Secretary of Interior gains independent DPA authority over energy

Near term (90d)

  • Potential jurisdictional disputes between Interior and Energy requiring NEDC/NSC resolution

Long term

  • Shift in federal energy policy execution with dual independent authorities
  • Possible institutional friction between agencies

Risks & tensions

  • Independent exercise of authority by two Secretaries over same domain may create conflicting directives
  • NEDC/NSC dual-track dispute resolution adds bureaucratic complexity; 'coordinate with Department of War' phrasing is anachronistic (War Department abolished 1947)
  • Vague scope of 'under their purview' in energy delegation may trigger turf battles
  • Commerce Secretary added to Section 203 delegation without prior role—expansion of authority unclear
Executive Order 14427: Adjusting Certain Delegations Under the Defense Production Act · Executive Orders