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Executive Order 14213
Establishing the National Energy Dominance Council
Signed February 14, 2025, printed at 90 FR 9945. 6 sections of substance, 1,220 words.
This order sets up a council on energy. Its job is to lift how much fuel and power the country makes.
Sec. 1. Policy
America is blessed with an abundance of natural resources and is a leader in energy technologies and innovation that are critical to the economic prosperity and national security of the American people, as well as our partners and allies. We must expand all forms of reliable and affordable energy production to drive down inflation, grow our economy, create good-paying jobs, reestablish American leadership in manufacturing, lead the world in artificial intelligence, and restore peace through strength by wielding our commercial and diplomatic levers to end wars across the world. By utilizing our amazing national assets, including our crude oil, natural gas, lease condensates, natural gas liquids, refined petroleum products, uranium, coal, biofuels, geothermal heat, the kinetic movement of flowing water, and critical minerals, we will preserve and protect our most beautiful places, reduce
America is blessed with an abundance of natural resources and is a leader in energy technologies and innovation that are critical to the economic prosperity and national security of the American people, as well as our partners and allies. We must expand all forms of reliable and affordable energy production to drive down inflation, grow our economy, create good-paying jobs, reestablish American leadership in manufacturing, lead the world in artificial intelligence, and restore peace through strength by wielding our commercial and diplomatic levers to end wars across the world. By utilizing our amazing national assets, including our crude oil, natural gas, lease condensates, natural gas liquids, refined petroleum products, uranium, coal, biofuels, geothermal heat, the kinetic movement of flowing water, and critical minerals, we will preserve and protect our most beautiful places, reduce
This is about energy. It says the country is rich in it. It calls for more of every kind.
Sec. 2. Establishment
There is hereby established within the Executive Office of the President the National Energy Dominance Council (Council).
There is hereby established within the Executive Office of the President the National Energy Dominance Council (Council).
This sets up an energy council. It sits inside the White House.
Sec. 3. Membership
(a) The Secretary of the Interior shall serve as Chair of the Council. The Secretary of Energy shall serve as Vice Chair of the Council. (b) In addition to the Chair and the Vice Chair, the Council shall consist of the following members: (i) the Secretary of State; (ii) the Secretary of the Treasury; (iii) the Secretary of Defense; (iv) the Attorney General; (v) the Secretary of Agriculture; (vi) the Secretary of Commerce; (vii) the Secretary of Transportation; (viii) the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency; (ix) the Director of the Office of Management and Budget; (x) the United States Trade Representative; (xi) the Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy; (xii) the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy; (xiii) the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs; (xiv) the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy; (xv) the Chairman of the Council on
(a) The Secretary of the Interior shall serve as Chair of the Council. The Secretary of Energy shall serve as Vice Chair of the Council. (b) In addition to the Chair and the Vice Chair, the Council shall consist of the following members: (i) the Secretary of State; (ii) the Secretary of the Treasury; (iii) the Secretary of Defense; (iv) the Attorney General; (v) the Secretary of Agriculture; (vi) the Secretary of Commerce; (vii) the Secretary of Transportation; (viii) the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency; (ix) the Director of the Office of Management and Budget; (x) the United States Trade Representative; (xi) the Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy; (xii) the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy; (xiii) the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs; (xiv) the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy; (xv) the Chairman of the Council on
This says who sits on the council. Interior chairs it and Energy is second. Many other agency heads take part.
Sec. 4. Functions
(a) The Chair shall convene and preside over meetings of the Council, in consultation with the Office of the Chief of Staff, provided that in his absence the Vice Chair shall preside. (b) The Council shall: (i) advise the President on how best to exercise his authority to produce more energy to make America energy dominant; (ii) advise the President on improving the processes for permitting, production, generation, distribution, regulation, transportation, and export of all forms of American energy, including critical minerals; (iii) provide to the President a recommended National Energy Dominance Strategy to produce more energy that includes long-range goals for achieving energy dominance by cutting red tape, enhancing private sector investments across all sectors of the energy-producing economy, focusing on innovation, and seeking to eliminate longstanding, but unnecessary,
(a) The Chair shall convene and preside over meetings of the Council, in consultation with the Office of the Chief of Staff, provided that in his absence the Vice Chair shall preside. (b) The Council shall: (i) advise the President on how best to exercise his authority to produce more energy to make America energy dominant; (ii) advise the President on improving the processes for permitting, production, generation, distribution, regulation, transportation, and export of all forms of American energy, including critical minerals; (iii) provide to the President a recommended National Energy Dominance Strategy to produce more energy that includes long-range goals for achieving energy dominance by cutting red tape, enhancing private sector investments across all sectors of the energy-producing economy, focusing on innovation, and seeking to eliminate longstanding, but unnecessary,
This says what the council does. It advises the President on energy. It looks at permits and exports.
Sec. 5. Administration
(a) The Council shall have such staff and other assistance as may be necessary to carry out its functions. [[Page 9947]] (b) Agencies shall cooperate with the Council and provide such assistance, information, and advice to the Council related to policies that affect energy dominance as the Chair or, at the Chair's direction, the Vice Chair, shall reasonably request, to the extent permitted by law.
(a) The Council shall have such staff and other assistance as may be necessary to carry out its functions. [[Page 9947]] (b) Agencies shall cooperate with the Council and provide such assistance, information, and advice to the Council related to policies that affect energy dominance as the Chair or, at the Chair's direction, the Vice Chair, shall reasonably request, to the extent permitted by law.
This is about running the council. It may have its own staff. Agencies must help when asked.
Sec. 6. Representation on the National Security Council
The Secretary of the Interior, as Chair of the Council, shall serve as a standing member of the National Security Council.
The Secretary of the Interior, as Chair of the Council, shall serve as a standing member of the National Security Council.
This adds a seat. The head of Interior joins a top White House board. That board deals with threats to the country.
Sec. 7. General Provisions
Every order carries this. It is not what the order does.
(a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect: (i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals. (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations. (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. <GRAPHIC(S) NOT AVAILABLE IN TIFF FORMAT> (Presidential Sig.) THE WHITE HOUSE, February 14, 2025. [FR Doc. 2025-02928 Filed 2-19-25; 8:45 am] Billing code 3395-F4-P </pre></body> </html>
(a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect: (i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals. (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations. (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. <GRAPHIC(S) NOT AVAILABLE IN TIFF FORMAT> (Presidential Sig.) THE WHITE HOUSE, February 14, 2025. [FR Doc. 2025-02928 Filed 2-19-25; 8:45 am] Billing code 3395-F4-P </pre></body> </html>
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