Executive Orders

Executive Orders

Below is a partial list of Executive Orders (E.O.) relevant to NEPA analysis. The list spans a number of administrations and provides background on environmental protection efforts for NEPA analysis purposes.

• E.O. 14030, Climate-Related Financial Risk (May 20, 2021)
• E.O. 13690, Establishing a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard and a Process for Further Soliciting and Considering Stakeholder Input (Jan. 30, 2015), reinstated by E.O. 14030 (May 20, 2021)
• E.O. 14008, Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad (January 27, 2021)
• E.O. 13990, Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science To Tackle the Climate Crisis (January 20, 2021)
• E.O. 13867, Issuance of Permits with Respect to Facilities and Land Transportation Crossings at the International Boundaries of the United States (April 10, 2019)
• E.O. 13855, Promoting Active Management of America’s Forests, Rangelands, and other Federal Lands to Improve Conditions and Reduce Wildfire Risk (December 21, 2018)
• E.O. 13604, Improving Performance of Federal Permitting and Review of Infrastructure Projects (March 22, 2012)
• E.O. 13274, Environmental Stewardship and Transportation Infrastructure Project Reviews (September 18, 2002), amended by E.O. 13286 (February 28, 2003)
• E.O. 13212, Actions To Expedite Energy-Related Projects (May 18, 2001), amended by E.O. 13286 (February 28, 2003) and E.O. 13302 (May 15, 2003)
• E.O. 13186, Responsibilities of Federal Agencies To Protect Migratory Birds (January 10, 2001)
• E.O. 13175, Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments (November 6, 2000)
• E.O. 13141, Environmental Review of Trade Agreements (November 16, 1999)
• E.O. 13112, Invasive Species (February 3, 1999), Amended by E.O. 13286 (February 28, 2003) and E.O. 13751 (December 5, 2016)
• E.O. 13089, Coral Reef Protection (June 11, 1998)
• E.O. 13057, Federal Actions in the Lake Tahoe Region (July 26, 1997)
• E.O. 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations(February 11, 1994), Amended by E.O. 12948 (January 30, 1995)
• E.O. 12114, Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Federal Actions (January 4, 1979)
• E.O. 11991, Relating to Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality (May 24, 1977), amending E.O. 11514 (March 5, 1970)
• E.O. 11990, Protection of Wetlands (May 24, 1977), as amended by E.O. 12608 (September 9, 1987)
• E.O. 11988, Floodplain Management (May 24, 1977), as amended by E.O. 12148 (July 20, 1979) and E.O. 13690 (January 30, 2015)
• E.O. 11514, Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality (March 5, 1970), as amended by E.O. 11991 (May 24, 1977)