Executive Order 13990
executive order issued by U.S. President Joe Biden on environmental policy reforms
Executive Order 13990, officially titled Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science to Tackle the Climate Crisis was an executive order signed by President Joe Biden on January 20, 2021, which implements various environmental policies of his administration including revoking the permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline and temporarily prohibiting drilling in the arctic refuge. It was rescinded by Donald Trump within hours of his assuming office on January 20, 2025.
Provisions
Executive Order 13990 includes several provisions designed to reverse actions taken by the previous administration and recommit the United States to combating climate change. Key provisions of the order include:
Rejoining the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Directing federal agencies to review and, if necessary, revise or suspend regulations and policies that may hinder environmental protection or public health.
Establishing a review process to identify actions that may disproportionately affect disadvantaged communities.
Directing federal agencies to ensure that their actions are based on the best available science and data.
Revoking the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline.
Placing a temporary moratorium on oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The order was one of fifteen signed during the first day of the Biden administration.
Reactions
Climate activists like Rachel Cleetus and Jonna Hamilton praised the order.
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