Administrator of NOAA
Executive orders directing the Administrator of NOAA · 5 in Search.
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Unleashing America's Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources
This executive order directs multiple federal agencies to accelerate U.S. development of seabed critical minerals through streamlined permitting, mapping, international partnerships, and supply chain investment. It aims to reduce dependence on foreign adversaries—specifically China—for minerals essential to defense, energy, and manufacturing.
Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in the Nation's Cybersecurity
This executive order mandates comprehensive cybersecurity reforms across the federal government, focusing on securing software supply chains, hardening federal systems and communications, combating identity fraud, and integrating AI into cyber defense. It establishes numerous deadlines for agencies to implement technical requirements including encrypted DNS, routing security, post-quantum cryptography, and enhanced threat-hunting capabilities. The order builds on EO 14028 and the National Cybersecurity Strategy with specific procurement rule changes and operational directives.
Strengthening the Nation's Forests, Communities, and Local Economies
This executive order directs federal agencies to inventory and conserve mature and old-growth forests on federal lands, develop reforestation targets for 2030, combat international deforestation through trade and foreign assistance reforms, and expand nature-based climate solutions across government. It emphasizes science-based forest management, indigenous knowledge, and sustainable economic development for timber communities.
Promoting American Seafood Competitiveness and Economic Growth
This executive order directs federal agencies to reduce regulatory barriers for domestic fishing and aquaculture, combat illegal fishing, streamline permitting for offshore aquaculture projects, establish designated aquaculture zones, and develop a comprehensive seafood trade strategy. It creates multiple task forces and deadlines across Commerce, Agriculture, Army Corps of Engineers, and other agencies to expand U.S. seafood production and reduce reliance on imports.
Global Disaster Information Network
This executive order establishes the Global Disaster Information Network, a coordinated federal effort led by an Interagency Coordinating Committee (co-chaired by the Vice President's office, NOAA, and State Department) to improve how the U.S. government uses information technology to collect and share disaster-related information for domestic and international preparedness, response, and recovery. A Committee Support Office will develop plans and strategies, with NOAA providing administrative and funding support.