EO 14156
Declaring a National Energy Emergency
Energy & EnvironmentNational SecurityEconomy & Trade
Ad Space (leaderboard)
Summary
This executive order declares a national energy emergency, citing inadequate domestic energy supply, production, and infrastructure. It directs federal agencies to use emergency authorities to accelerate identification, leasing, production, transportation, and refining of domestic energy resources, including on federal lands.
Key Points
- 1Declares a national energy emergency based on claims of insufficient domestic energy capacity affecting national security, economic security, and consumer prices
- 2Directs all federal agencies to identify and exercise available emergency authorities to facilitate energy development and production
- 3Authorizes agencies to submit recommendations to the President regarding use of federal eminent domain powers and Defense Production Act authorities if needed for energy objectives
- 4Identifies Northeast and West Coast state and local energy policies as particularly problematic for national defense and security needs
- 5References potential EPA authority regarding fuel regulations in coordination with the Department of Energy
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
Ad Space (rectangle)