Expired
TERM 1
September 6, 2019 · 2,551 days ago
🌍 Environment
On September 6, 2019, the Trump administration signed Memorandum 2019-19930 establishing a line of succession for leadership positions within the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). The memorandum specified the order in which CEQ duties would be assumed if the chair became unavailable. This affected the administrative structure of the federal agency responsible for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act and coordinating environmental policy across agencies.
Active
TERM 2
August 2019 · 2,567 days ago
🌍 Environment
The Trump administration eliminated automatic protections for threatened species under the Endangered Species Act, requiring case-by-case determination instead of blanket coverage. Previously, species classified as threatened received the same legal protections as endangered species. This change removes safeguards for hundreds of at-risk animal and plant species and their habitats across the United States.
Partially Undone
TERM 2
June 2019 · 2,648 days ago
🌍 Environment
The Trump administration moved to roll back chemical safety regulations designed to prevent industrial accidents even as the U.S. experienced deadly chemical incidents, including a major evacuation in Southern California due to an overheating chemical tank. The deregulatory effort weakened protections that had been strengthened following prior chemical disasters. The policy directly exposed workers and nearby communities to increased risk of explosions, fires, and toxic exposures.
Expired
TERM 1
May 31, 2019 · 2,649 days ago
🌍 Environment
President Trump signed Proclamation 2019-9977 on May 31, 2019, designating June 2019 as Great Outdoors Month. The proclamation encourages Americans to enjoy and appreciate outdoor recreation and natural spaces. The proclamation has no regulatory effect and does not restrict or mandate actions by Americans or federal agencies.
Active
TERM 1
March 29, 2019 · 2,712 days ago
🌍 Environment
On March 29, 2019, the Trump administration signed an order authorizing TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. to construct, connect, operate, and maintain pipeline facilities at the international boundary between the United States and Canada. The order granted the company permission to proceed with building the cross-border pipeline infrastructure. The pipeline began transporting crude oil from Canada through the U.S. in 2020, affecting oil supply chains and environmental conditions in states along the route, particularly in Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Pending
TERM 2
January 2019 · 2,800 days ago
🌍 Environment
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission proposed eliminating the longstanding requirement that nuclear power plants maintain radiation exposure "as low as is reasonably achievable" (ALARA). This foundational safety principle, in place for decades, would be replaced with less stringent exposure limits. The change would allow higher radiation exposure levels for nuclear plant workers and potentially nearby communities.
Active
TERM 1
December 21, 2018 · 2,810 days ago
🌍 Environment
President Trump signed Executive Order 13855 on December 21, 2018, directing federal agencies to actively manage forests, rangelands, and other federal lands to reduce wildfire risk. The order established procedures for increased timber harvesting, vegetation management, and prescribed burns on federal lands. Implementation occurred through updated Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management protocols affecting land management practices on approximately 640 million acres of federal land.
Active
TERM 1
October 26, 2018 · 2,866 days ago
🌍 Environment
President Trump signed Proclamation 2018-24027 on October 26, 2018, establishing Camp Nelson National Monument in Kentucky. The proclamation designated approximately 6,271 acres of federal land as a national monument to preserve the Civil War-era site where formerly enslaved people sought refuge and served as soldiers and laborers. The designation protects the historic land from future development and makes it available for public visitation and educational purposes.
Active
TERM 1
October 19, 2018 · 2,873 days ago
🌍 Environment
President Trump signed Proclamation 2018-23416 on October 19, 2018, designating a national week to recognize forest products industries. The proclamation calls for Americans to observe National Forest Products Week and recognize the economic and social contributions of the forest products sector. The proclamation has no direct regulatory impact on Americans beyond its observational designation.
Active
TERM 1
October 19, 2018 · 2,873 days ago
🌍 Environment
On October 19, 2018, the Trump administration signed Memorandum 2018-23519 directing federal agencies to promote reliable water supply and delivery in western states. The memorandum instructed the Department of Interior and other agencies to review and modify federal water management policies and regulations. The confirmed direct effect included changes to federal water project operations in western states, affecting irrigation deliveries, hydropower generation, and water availability to agricultural and municipal users in the West.