EO 14377
Addressing State and Local Failures To Rebuild Los Angeles After Wildfire Disasters
Government ReformNational SecurityEconomy & Trade
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Summary
This executive order directs federal agencies to establish regulations that preempt California state and local building permitting processes in Los Angeles wildfire-affected areas, allowing federally-funded reconstruction projects to proceed under federal oversight and self-certification by builders rather than local permits. The order asserts that state and local governments have impeded reconstruction efforts and places responsibility with federal agencies to expedite rebuilding by bypassing local approval requirements.
Key Points
- 1Federal agencies (FEMA and SBA) are directed to promulgate regulations preempting state and local permitting requirements for federally-funded reconstruction in Pacific Palisades and Eaton Canyon wildfire areas
- 2The order proposes replacing local permitting with a federal self-certification system where builders certify compliance with applicable health and safety standards to federal designees
- 3The executive order asserts that state and local governments have delayed disaster relief efforts and failed their legal and moral obligations to disaster survivors
- 4Federal disaster assistance funds have been approved but allegedly cannot be used due to local permitting delays and administrative bottlenecks
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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