EO 14181
Emergency Measures To Provide Water Resources in California and Improve Disaster Response in Certain Areas
Energy & EnvironmentNational SecurityGovernment Reform
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Summary
This executive order directs multiple federal agencies to take emergency measures to increase water resources in Southern California, particularly through the Central Valley Project, and to streamline disaster response. The order emphasizes overriding state and local policies that may limit water delivery and expediting environmental compliance reviews related to water infrastructure projects.
Key Points
- 1Directs the Secretary of the Interior and other cabinet officials to maximize water deliveries to Southern California within 15 days, including through operation of the Central Valley Project
- 2Authorizes federal agencies to override state and local laws and existing regulations that may limit water resources or wildfire prevention infrastructure
- 3Requires expedited action on Endangered Species Act exemptions and streamlined environmental review for water projects in California
- 4Instructs designated federal officials to identify and propose suspension or rescission of regulations deemed to 'unduly burden' water projects within 30 days
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.
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