Secretary of Energy
Executive orders directing the Secretary of Energy · 50 in Trump 45 · 312 all terms.
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Presidential Determination on the Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2012
President Trump determined that global petroleum supplies from non-Iranian sources remain sufficient to allow significant reductions in Iranian oil purchases, continuing a sanctions mechanism under the 2012 NDAA. The finding maintains the legal foundation for pressuring foreign buyers to cut Iranian oil imports.
Establishing the Wildland Fire Management Policy Committee
This executive order creates an interagency Wildland Fire Subcabinet co-chaired by the Agriculture and Interior Secretaries to improve federal coordination on wildland fire policy, reduce duplication across agencies, and develop a strategic plan with measurable goals for fire suppression, hazardous fuels management, and workforce development.
Promoting Small Modular Reactors for National Defense and Space Exploration
This executive order directs federal agencies to develop and demonstrate small modular nuclear reactors for domestic military installations and space exploration missions. It establishes timelines for the Defense Department to pilot micro-reactors and for NASA to define nuclear energy requirements for missions through 2040, while also supporting domestic production of high-assay low-enriched uranium fuel.
National Strategy for Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion
This Space Policy Directive establishes a national strategy for developing and using space nuclear power and propulsion (SNPP) systems to advance U.S. space dominance. It sets four ambitious goals including lunar surface fission power demonstration, uranium fuel processing capabilities, nuclear thermal propulsion foundations, and advanced radioisotope power systems, with a coordinated roadmap targeting milestones through 2030.
The National Space Policy
This December 9, 2020 memorandum establishes a comprehensive National Space Policy that supersedes the 2010 Obama-era policy (PPD-4). It directs federal agencies to promote commercial space industry growth, strengthen the domestic space industrial base, ensure assured access to space, develop space nuclear power, improve cybersecurity for space systems, and advance international cooperation. The policy sets specific goals including returning Americans to the Moon by 2024 with sustained presence by 2028, and eventual human missions to Mars, while emphasizing protection of space assets and deterrence of hostile interference.
Protecting Jobs, Economic Opportunities, and National Security for All Americans by Ensuring Appropriate Support of Innovative Technologies for Using Our Domestic Natural Resources
This October 31, 2020 memorandum directs the Secretary of Energy to produce two reports within 70 days assessing the economic, trade, and national security impacts of banning or restricting hydraulic fracturing and related technologies. It also directs OMB to review agency compliance with Executive Order 13211 (energy effects statements for regulations) and identify priority agencies within 30 days.
Establishing the One Trillion Trees Interagency Council
This executive order creates the United States One Trillion Trees Interagency Council, co-chaired by the Secretaries of Interior and Agriculture, to coordinate federal efforts supporting the World Economic Forum's global initiative to grow and conserve one trillion trees by 2030. The Council is tasked with developing tracking methodologies, identifying legal barriers, finding funding opportunities, and requiring member agencies to report regularly on tree-related activities.
Modernizing America's Water Resource Management and Water Infrastructure
This executive order establishes a Water Subcabinet co-chaired by the Interior Secretary and EPA Administrator to coordinate federal water resource management across agencies. It mandates reports and recommendations to reduce duplication among hundreds of federal water working groups, improve water storage and quality, modernize infrastructure planning, and address workforce shortages in the water sector through fiscal year 2025 milestones.
Addressing the Threat to the Domestic Supply Chain From Reliance on Critical Minerals From Foreign Adversaries and Supporting the Domestic Mining and Processing Industries
This executive order declares a national emergency over U.S. dependence on critical minerals from foreign adversaries, particularly China. It mandates multiple agency reports on supply chain vulnerabilities, directs faster permitting for domestic mining and processing, and tasks the Energy Secretary with revising loan guarantee rules to support domestic mineral supply chains.
Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under the Global Fragility Act of 2019
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State, with required consultation from six other cabinet officials and agency heads, the presidential functions and authorities under sections 504(a) and (c) of the Global Fragility Act of 2019. The delegation also automatically applies to future laws containing substantially similar provisions.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
This determination finds that global petroleum supplies from non-Iran sources are sufficient to allow foreign countries to significantly reduce Iranian oil purchases, thereby continuing sanctions pressure on Iran's oil exports. It extends a recurring statutory determination required to maintain U.S. sanctions leverage under the 2012 NDAA.
Securing the United States Bulk-Power System
This executive order declares a national emergency over foreign adversary threats to the U.S. bulk-power system, prohibiting the acquisition, importation, transfer, or installation of foreign-supplied electric equipment deemed to pose national security risks. It establishes a multi-agency Task Force to develop federal procurement policies and directs rulemaking to implement these restrictions.
Strengthening National Resilience Through Responsible Use of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Services
This executive order directs federal agencies to develop profiles and plans to protect critical infrastructure from disruptions to Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services like GPS. It mandates development of voluntary standards for responsible PNT use, vulnerability testing, pilot programs, and research into backup PNT technologies independent of satellite systems.
Ocean Mapping of the United States Exclusive Economic Zone and the Shoreline and Nearshore of Alaska
This memorandum directs development of national strategies to map and characterize the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone and Alaska's shoreline, aiming to advance economic, security, and environmental interests through ocean exploration. It requires three proposed strategies within 180 days covering EEZ mapping, Alaska shoreline mapping, and streamlined permitting for ocean research activities.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
President Trump determined that global petroleum supplies are sufficient to allow significant reductions in Iranian oil purchases, continuing a sanctions mechanism under the 2012 NDAA. This determination maintains the legal foundation for imposing sanctions on foreign financial institutions that facilitate Iranian oil transactions.
President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
This executive order re-establishes the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), revoking the 2010 Obama-era version. The council will advise the President on science, technology, education, and innovation policy, with up to 16 outside members plus the OSTP Director as chair, and will automatically terminate after 2 years unless extended.
Establishing the National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee
This executive order establishes the National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee, a 22-member body co-chaired by the OSTP Director and an Energy Secretary designee, to advise on quantum information science policy. It operationalizes Section 104 of the National Quantum Initiative Act by creating the advisory structure Congress mandated, with members from industry, academia, and government meeting at least twice yearly.
Delegation of Authority Under the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018
This memorandum delegates presidential authority under the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 to the Secretary of State for establishing a comprehensive Indo-Pacific Energy Strategy, requiring concurrence from the Secretary of Energy. The delegation also applies automatically to any future law containing substantially the same provision.
Establishing a White House Council on Eliminating Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing
This executive order creates a White House Council chaired by HUD to identify and reduce federal, state, local, and tribal regulatory barriers to affordable housing development. The Council must report within 12 months on its findings and recommendations, and is scheduled to terminate on January 21, 2021 unless extended.
Agency Cooperation With Attorney General's Review of Intelligence Activities Relating to the 2016 Presidential Campaigns
This memorandum directs intelligence community heads and relevant cabinet secretaries to fully cooperate with Attorney General William Barr's review of intelligence activities related to the 2016 presidential campaigns. It grants the Attorney General personal, non-delegable authority to declassify or downgrade classified information related to that review, notwithstanding normal classification procedures under Executive Order 13526.
America's Cybersecurity Workforce
This executive order establishes programs to grow and strengthen the federal and national cybersecurity workforce through rotational assignments, skills assessments, competitions, and education awards. It mandates adoption of the NICE Framework for cybersecurity skills standards across government contracts and encourages its voluntary use in private-sector and academic training. The order also creates reporting mechanisms and deadlines for multiple agencies to assess workforce gaps and implement workforce development initiatives.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
President Trump determined there is sufficient global petroleum supply from non-Iranian sources to allow foreign financial institutions to significantly reduce oil purchases from Iran, continuing a sanctions-related finding required by the 2012 NDAA. This determination maintains the legal foundation for pressuring Iran's oil exports.
Promoting Energy Infrastructure and Economic Growth
This executive order directs federal agencies to streamline permitting and reduce regulatory barriers for energy infrastructure projects, particularly oil, gas, and LNG facilities. It mandates specific rulemakings and guidance updates regarding Clean Water Act Section 401 certifications, LNG safety regulations and rail transport, rights-of-way renewals on federal lands, and requires multiple reports on regional energy market barriers and investment trends.
Coordinating National Resilience to Electromagnetic Pulses
This executive order establishes a whole-of-government framework to improve U.S. resilience against electromagnetic pulses (EMPs), whether from nuclear detonations, solar events, or other sources. It assigns specific roles to Cabinet departments for risk assessment, research and development, vulnerability testing, international coordination, and critical infrastructure protection, with multiple phased deadlines spanning from 90 days to 4 years.
Improving Free Inquiry, Transparency, and Accountability at Colleges and Universities
This executive order directs federal agencies to tie higher education grant funding to campus free speech protections and mandates new transparency tools for student borrowers. It requires the Education Department to launch a loan information website by January 1, 2020, expand the College Scorecard with program-level earnings and debt data, and report on risk-sharing options for student loans.
National Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End Suicide
This executive order establishes a presidential task force to create a comprehensive national roadmap (PREVENTS) aimed at ending veteran suicide through improved coordination between federal, state, local, tribal, and private-sector partners. It mandates development of a community integration proposal, a national research strategy, and an implementation plan within one year, with the task force continuing for two years afterward to monitor progress.
Maintaining American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence
This executive order establishes the American AI Initiative, a coordinated federal strategy to maintain U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence through increased R&D investment, expanded access to federal data and computing resources, workforce development, and protection of AI technologies from foreign acquisition. It directs agencies to prioritize AI in budgeting, issues multiple deadlines for reports and guidance on data access, regulation, standards, and security, and creates governance structures through the National Science and Technology Council Select Committee on AI.
Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under Section 1245 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
This memorandum delegates specific presidential authorities under Section 1245 of the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2019 to the Secretary of State (for subsections a(1) and a(2)) and the Secretary of Defense (for subsection a(3)), requiring coordination through the National Security Presidential Memorandum-4 process. The delegations automatically apply to any future laws containing substantially identical provisions.
Establishing the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council
This executive order establishes the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council, chaired by the Secretary of HUD, to coordinate across federal agencies to promote investment in economically distressed communities and qualified opportunity zones created by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Council is tasked with assessing agency actions, streamlining regulations, and producing multiple reports with recommendations for statutory and regulatory changes.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 3132(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of Energy, in coordination with other national security principals, to provide a congressional briefing required by Section 3132(d) of the FY2019 NDAA. The delegation also automatically applies to any future law containing substantially the same provision.
Promoting the Reliable Supply and Delivery of Water in the West
This October 19, 2018 memorandum directs multiple Cabinet secretaries to streamline environmental regulatory processes for major water infrastructure projects in the western United States, particularly California's Central Valley Project and State Water Project. It establishes specific deadlines for completing biological assessments and opinions, requires identification of regulatory burdens within 30 days, and mandates development of schedules for Columbia River Basin and Klamath Irrigation Project environmental reviews.
Establishment of the Task Force on Market Integrity and Consumer Fraud
This executive order establishes a Department of Justice Task Force on Market Integrity and Consumer Fraud to coordinate investigation and prosecution of fraud against the government and public, replacing a similar Obama-era task force. It brings together senior DOJ officials and invites participation from numerous federal agencies to address financial crimes, cyber-fraud, and consumer protection.
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.
Efficient Federal Operations
This executive order directs federal agencies to meet existing energy and environmental statutory requirements with a focus on cost-cutting, efficiency, and waste reduction. It revokes the Obama-era EO 13693, streamlines sustainability reporting, and establishes new governance structures including agency Chief Sustainability Officers and a Federal Chief Sustainability Officer within CEQ.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
President Trump determined that global petroleum supplies from non-Iranian sources are sufficient to allow significant reductions in Iranian oil purchases, maintaining a sanctions mechanism under the 2012 NDAA. This continues a policy framework that supports imposing sanctions on foreign financial institutions that facilitate Iranian oil transactions.
Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Mexican States for Cooperation in Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
President Trump approved a nuclear cooperation agreement with Mexico for peaceful uses of nuclear energy, finding it promotes common defense and security without unreasonable risk. The Secretary of State is directed to execute and publish the agreement.
Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Cooperation in Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
President Trump approved a proposed nuclear cooperation agreement with the United Kingdom for peaceful uses of nuclear energy under Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act, finding it promotes common defense and security without unreasonable risk. The Secretary of State is directed to arrange for execution and publish the determination in the Federal Register.
Delegation of Authorities Under Section 3136 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
This memorandum delegates presidential authorities under Section 3136 of the FY2018 NDAA to the Secretary of Energy, requiring coordination with the Secretaries of State, Defense, Homeland Security, and the Director of National Intelligence. The delegation applies to future laws containing substantially similar provisions, and the Secretary of Energy must publish it in the Federal Register.
To Facilitate Positive Adjustment to Competition From Imports of Certain Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells (Whether or Not Partially or Fully Assembled Into Other Products) and for Other Purposes
This proclamation imposes four-year safeguard tariffs on imported crystalline silicon photovoltaic (CSPV) solar cells and modules, including a tariff-rate quota on cells and increased duties on modules, following an ITC finding of serious injury to domestic producers. It also excludes certain developing WTO countries below import thresholds, establishes procedures for product exclusions, and makes technical corrections to Argentina's GSP beneficiary status.
A Federal Strategy To Ensure Secure and Reliable Supplies of Critical Minerals
This executive order directs the federal government to identify critical minerals essential to U.S. economic and national security, then develop a comprehensive strategy to reduce reliance on foreign sources by expanding domestic mining, improving geological data access, streamlining permitting, and advancing recycling and alternative technologies.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
This determination, required every 180 days under the 2012 NDAA, finds that global petroleum supplies from non-Iranian sources are sufficient to allow significant reductions in Iranian oil purchases. This finding is a statutory precondition for maintaining sanctions on foreign financial institutions that process Iranian oil transactions, effectively continuing the sanctions architecture against Iran's petroleum sector.
Assessing and Strengthening the Manufacturing and Defense Industrial Base and Supply Chain Resiliency of the United States
This executive order directs a comprehensive assessment of U.S. manufacturing capacity, defense industrial base, and supply chain resiliency to identify vulnerabilities and recommend policy changes. The Secretary of Defense must deliver a report within 270 days evaluating critical materials, manufacturing gaps, workforce skills, foreign supply dependencies, and contingency risks.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
President Trump determined that global petroleum supplies are sufficient to allow significant reductions in Iranian oil purchases, as required by the 2012 NDAA sanctions framework. However, he simultaneously announced the U.S. would not actively pursue reducing Iran's crude oil sales at that time, consistent with JCPOA commitments and pending an Iran policy review.
Strengthening the Cybersecurity of Federal Networks and Critical Infrastructure
This executive order mandates federal agencies to adopt the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and modernize IT infrastructure, while directing multiple cabinet departments to assess and report on cybersecurity risks to critical infrastructure, deterrence strategies, international cooperation, and workforce development. It establishes accountability for agency heads in managing cybersecurity risk and requires extensive reports on federal IT modernization, botnet resilience, electricity grid vulnerabilities, and defense industrial base risks.
Review of Designations Under the Antiquities Act
This executive order directs the Secretary of the Interior to review all national monument designations or expansions under the Antiquities Act since January 1, 1996, that exceed 100,000 acres or lacked adequate public outreach. The review must assess whether these designations balance conservation with economic uses of federal lands, with interim and final reports due to the President. The order specifically prioritizes review of the Bears Ears National Monument established in December 2016.
Promoting Agriculture and Rural Prosperity in America
This executive order establishes an Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity, chaired by the Secretary of Agriculture with 21+ agency heads as members. The Task Force must identify and recommend legislative, regulatory, and policy changes to promote agriculture, economic development, and quality of life in rural America, submitting a report within 180 days. It also revokes the Obama-era White House Rural Council (EO 13575).
Organization of the National Security Council, the Homeland Security Council, and Subcommittees
This National Security Presidential Memorandum reorganizes the National Security Council (NSC) and Homeland Security Council (HSC) structures under the Trump administration, establishing clear membership rules for the NSC, HSC, Principals Committee, Deputies Committee, and Policy Coordination Committees. It revokes the prior NSC organization memo (NSPM-2) from January 2017 and consolidates decision-making authority under the National Security Advisor while formally integrating the HSC into a unified staff structure.
Organization of the National Security Council and the Homeland Security Council
This National Security Presidential Memorandum reorganizes the National Security Council (NSC) and Homeland Security Council (HSC), establishing their membership rosters, the Principals Committee, Deputies Committee, and Policy Coordination Committees. It elevates the White House Chief Strategist to regular attendance at NSC/PC meetings, merges NSC and HSC staff under a single Executive Office of the President structure, and replaces the Obama-era Presidential Policy Directives and Presidential Study Directives system with National Security Presidential Memoranda.
Plan To Defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria
This National Security Presidential Memorandum directs the Secretary of Defense to develop, within 30 days, a comprehensive plan to defeat ISIS in collaboration with multiple cabinet members and national security officials. The plan must address military strategy, rules of engagement, public diplomacy, coalition building, financial targeting, and funding mechanisms.
Streamlining Permitting and Reducing Regulatory Burdens for Domestic Manufacturing
This memorandum directs federal agencies to expedite permitting and reduce regulatory burdens for domestic manufacturing. The Secretary of Commerce must conduct 60 days of public stakeholder outreach, then submit a plan within 60 days after that process ends. The plan should identify priority actions, recommended deadlines, and potential regulatory or statutory changes.