Alaska Resource Potential (E.O. 14153)

Summary

Aims to increase the development of Alaska's natural resources like oil, gas, and minerals by removing previous government restrictions.

What problem does this solve?

The previous administration placed restrictions that limited the development of Alaska's natural resources. This order removes those restrictions to boost the economy and national security.

What does this order do?

Reverses previous administration's resource policies

Orders all federal agencies to cancel or change any rules, orders, or policies from January 20, 2021, to January 20, 2025, that limit resource development in Alaska.

Resumes oil and gas leasing in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR)

Withdraws the halt on activities in ANWR, cancels previous lease cancellations, and orders new leasing for oil and gas exploration and development.

Prioritizes Alaska liquified natural gas (LNG) development

Directs agencies to speed up the permitting for all pipelines and export infrastructure related to the Alaska LNG Project.

Reinstates Ambler Road project decision

Pauses current activities and reinstates a 2020 decision to allow the construction of an industrial access road in the Ambler Mining District.

Removes protections for National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska

Cancels a final rule that provided for the management and protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.

Exempts Alaska from the 'Roadless Rule'

Pauses the current rule protecting roadless areas in Alaska's national forests and reinstates a 2020 rule that exempted the Tongass National Forest from these protections.

Facilitates King Cove road construction

Directs agencies to help speed up the development of a road corridor connecting the community of King Cove to the all-weather airport in Cold Bay.

Denies indigenous sacred site request

Orders the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to deny the pending request to establish an indigenous sacred site in the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Reviews Alaska Native land policies

Requires a review of all policies regarding taking Alaska Native lands into trust and land selections by Alaska Native Corporations to ensure they align with existing laws.

Who does this affect?

Energy and mining companies
Alaska residents and Native Corporations
Environmental organizations

What is the real world impact?

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Boosts national economy and energy independence

Aims to lower energy prices, create jobs, and strengthen the U.S. position as a global energy leader by developing Alaska's vast resources.

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Reverses previous environmental protections

Prioritizes economic gain over environmental protection by rolling back regulations designed to preserve sensitive ecosystems and wildlife habitats in Alaska.

When does this start?

This order takes effect immediately on January 20, 2025.