Complying with President Trump's Executive Order on Energy Independence
On March 28, 2017, President Donald Trump signed the Executive Order on Energy Independence (E.O. 13783), which calls for a review of the Clean Power Plan. The event signaled a commitment to the rule of law, cooperative federalism, and sound scientific rulemaking at EPA. We will continue to post updates as available as we implement this executive order. Read more:
In order to comply with the president's action, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt issued the following notices and reports:
On October 25, 2017, EPA issued an Energy Independence Report (full title: Final Report on Review of Agency Actions that Potentially Burden the Safe, Efficient Development of Domestic Energy Resources Under Executive Order 13783) to implement Executive Order 13783.
Power Sector
- Clean Power Plan
- October 10, 2017: Proposal to Repeal the Clean Power Plan
- April 4, 2017: Review of the Clean Power Plan
- April 4, 2017: Review of the Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Generating Units
Oil and Gas Sector
- April 4, 2017: Review of the 2016 Oil and Gas New Source Performance Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources
On March 30, 2017, Administrator Pruitt also sent a letter informing governors that EPA does not expect the states to dedicate resources to complying with a rule that has been stayed by the Supreme Court of the United States. Read more:
Administrator Pruitt launched the Back-to-Basics Agenda, focusing on the three E’s:
- Environment: Protecting the Environment
- Economy: Sensible regulations that allow Economic growth
- Engagement: Engaging with state and local partners.
This website and other areas of epa.gov will continue to be updated as progress is made to comply with President Trump's executive order.