Executive Order 13921: Promoting American Seafood Competitiveness
President Trump signed Executive Order 13921 on May 7, 2020, directing federal agencies to expand aquaculture production and reduce regulatory barriers for domestic seafood industries. The order tasked the Department of Commerce and other agencies to streamline permitting processes for fish farming operations and increase market access for American seafood products. The confirmed direct effect was the initiation of federal review processes to accelerate aquaculture facility approvals and modify existing environmental review timelines for seafood operations.