Designating the International Renewable Energy Agency as a Public...
Sep 9, 2015
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Sep 3, 2015
Published on: Sep 9, 2015
Sep 9, 2015
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Sep 3, 2015
Published on: Sep 9, 2015
Summary
Gives the International Renewable Energy Agency special legal protections and benefits that other international groups get under U.S. law.
What problem does this solve?
The International Renewable Energy Agency needed the same legal protections as other global groups to work effectively in the United States. This order officially gives the agency that special status, allowing it to operate with the usual legal safeguards.
What does this order do?
Designates IRENA as a public international organization
Officially names the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) as a public international organization. This allows it to receive special legal protections in the U.S.
Preserves existing legal protections
Clarifies that this new status does not take away any other legal protections or benefits the organization might already have by law.
Does not create new legal rights for private parties
States that this order cannot be used by individuals or groups to sue the U.S. government or its employees.
Who does this affect?
- International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
- U.S. government agencies working with IRENA
What is the real world impact?
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Supports international cooperation on renewable energy
Grants the International Renewable Energy Agency the same legal protections as other international bodies. This makes it easier for the agency to work in the U.S. and shows the country's commitment to global clean energy goals.
When does this start?
This order became effective when it was signed on September 3, 2015.