News about environmental regulations from various federal agencies, including the EPA, the CDC, the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Forest Service.
- DOE Invests Nearly $14 Million to Advance Technologies that Transform Carbon Emissions into Valuable Products Projects Will Help Develop Additional Markets for Carbon Dioxide-Based Alternatives
- Secretary Wright Issues First LNG Export Approval for Commonwealth LNG U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today joined President Trump to announce a new export authorization for the Commonwealth LNG project proposed for Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
- DOE Removes Barriers to the Use of LNG as a Marine Fuel with Order to JAX LNG The Department of Energy today announced an order that removes barriers for the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as marine fuel to power vessels.
- DOE Issues Export Approval to Golden Pass LNG, Accelerating President Trump's Pledge to Restore American Energy Dominance U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright approved an LNG export permit extension for Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC, currently under construction in Sabine Pass, Texas.
- DOE Issues Extension to Delfin LNG Project U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today approved a liquefied natural gas export permit extension for Delfin LNG LLC, granting additional time to commence exports from the project proposed for offshore Louisiana.
- Secretary Wright Signs Export Authorization for Venture Global CP2 LNG U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today approved a liquefied natural gas export authorization to the Venture Global CP2 LNG export project proposed for Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
- Energy Department Takes Action to Remove Barriers for Requests to LNG Export Commencement Date Extensions The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the removal of additional regulatory barriers standing in the way of unleashing U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.
- DOE Finalizes 2024 LNG Export Study, Paving Way for Stronger American Energy Exports The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released its Response to Comments on the 2024 LNG Export Study, marking a critical step toward returning to regular order on liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.
- Energy Department Designates Coal Used in Steelmaking as a Critical Material, Strengthening U.S. Energy and Manufacturing Security U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today announced the designation of coal used in the production of steel as a critical material under the Energy Act of 2020, in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order “Reinvigorating America’s Beautiful Clean Coal Industry.”
- DOE Issues LNG Export Authorization for Port Arthur Phase II, Advancing President Trump’s Commitment to Unleash American Energy U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today approved a final authorization for liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to non-free trade agreement (non-FTA) countries from Port Arthur LNG Phase II in Jefferson County, Texas, following the Response to Comments on the 2024 LNG Export Study issued on May 19.
- Energy Department Announces New Pathway to Test Advanced Reactors New pilot program unlocks private funding and provides fast track to commercial licensing
- Energy Secretary Wright Testifies Before Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on FY2026 Budget Request The FY2026 Budget delivers on President Trump’s directive to restore American energy dominance, unleash every American energy advantage, and bring commonsense back to Washington.
- DOE Approves Fourth Loan Disbursement to Restart the Palisades Nuclear Plant Today’s action disburses $100,451,904 of the up to $1.52 billion loan guarantee to Holtec for the Palisades Nuclear Plant.
- Secretary Wright Issues Emergency Order to Secure Southeast Power Grid Amid Heat Wave The Department of Energy (DOE) today issued an emergency order authorized by Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act to address potential grid shortfall issues in the Southeast U.S.
- Energy Department Withdraws from Biden-Era Columbia River System Memorandum of Understanding Today’s action follows President Trump’s Memorandum directing the federal government to halt the Biden Administration’s radical Columbia River basin policy.
- ICYMI: ENERGY SECRETARY: It’s Time to Stop Subsidizing Solar and Wind in Perpetuity Subsidies are meant to drive prices down and boost supply. But subsidizing wind and solar has done exactly the opposite.
- Energy Secretary Announces Updated NEPA Procedures to End Permitting Paralysis and Unleash American Energy As part of a government-wide effort to restore common sense to permitting, DOE published an interim final rule rescinding all NEPA regulations and published new NEPA guidance procedures for the Department of Energy.
- Energy Department Expands Commitment to Collaboration with Norway on Water Power Research and Development The U.S. Department of Energy today extended a commitment to collaboration in water power research and development with Norway’s Royal Ministry of Energy.
- Department of Energy Releases Report on Evaluating U.S. Grid Reliability and Security The Department of Energy warns that blackouts could increase by 100 times in 2030 if the U.S. continues to shutter reliable power sources and fails to add additional firm capacity.
- U.S. and Israel Pledge to Work Together to Unleash AI Innovation with New Memorandum of Understanding Secretary Wright and Secretary Burgum today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance collaboration on energy and artificial intelligence with Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu and Israel Ambassador Leiter.
- Statement from Secretary Wright on Presidential Action Blocking Radical Green Agenda in the Columbia River Basin The Department of Energy today released a statement from U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright on President Trump’s Presidential Memorandum halting the Biden Administration’s radical Columbia River Basin policy.
- Energy Secretary Wright Testifies Before House Energy Subcommittee on FY2026 Budget RequestU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright testified today before the U.S. House Energy Subcommittee on the Department of Energy’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget request.
- Secretaries Wright, Burgum Join JERA and U.S. LNG Producers to Finalize Agreements Expected to Add over $200 Billion to U.S. GDPSecretary Wright and Secretary Burgum, vice-chair and chair of the National Energy Dominance Council respectively, announce the finalization of four 20-year agreements to purchase 5.5 million tons per year of American LNG.
- USACE Marks 250 Years with Pivotal Support to the Army’s BirthdayAs the U.S. Army celebrated its 250th anniversary June 14 with a birthday festival and parade in the nation's capital, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was hard at work behind the scenes and on the logistical front lines. In a powerful intersection of history and engineering excellence, USACE’s contributions helped ensure parade success while also symbolizing its own 250th anniversary of building and defending the nation.
- ICYMI: Energy Secretary Wright, EPA Administrator Zeldin, and Interior Secretary Burgum Visit Alaska to Advance Unleashing American EnergySecretary of Energy Chris Wright, Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, met to advance President Trump’s bold agenda to unleash Alaska’s extraordinary resource potential.
- ICYMI: Trump Administration Adds Two DOE Lithium Processing Projects to Federal Permitting DashboardThe Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council announced increased transparency and accountability for the federal permitting of two Department of Energy (DOE) lithium processing projects.
- U.S. Department of Energy Issues 202(c) Emergency Order to Safeguard Electric Grid Reliability in PJM InterconnectionThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today issued an emergency order under section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act.
- Secretary Wright Announces Termination of 24 Projects, Generating Over $3 Billion in Taxpayer SavingsU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today announced the termination of 24 awards issued by the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) totaling over $3.7 billion in taxpayer-funded financial assistance.
- Energy Secretary Issues Emergency Order to Secure Grid Reliability Ahead of Summer MonthsU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued an emergency order today to minimize the risk of blackouts and address critical grid security issues in the Midwestern region of the United States ahead of the high electricity demand expected this summer.
- DOE Announces New Supercomputer Powered by Dell and NVIDIA to Speed Scientific DiscoveryDuring a visit to Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today announced a new contract with Dell Technologies to develop NERSC-10, the next flagship supercomputer at the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC), a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) user facility at Berkeley Lab.
- Hanford Expanding Environmental Landfill to Support Ongoing Risk-Reduction CleanupWorkers are preparing to begin construction on a new disposal cell at the Environmental Restoration Disposal Facility, an engineered landfill at the Department of Energy?s Hanford Site.
- ICYMI: President Trump Signs Executive Orders to Usher in a Nuclear Renaissance, Restore Gold Standard ScienceToday, President Trump signed several key executive orders to usher in a nuclear renaissance and restore America's gold standard in science and innovation, directing the Department of Energy to take a leading role in unleashing the American nuclear renaissance.
- Connection Complete: Hanford Installs Last Link Between Tanks and Treatment PlantBy installing the last piece of pipe, Hanford workers have completed the final connection between underground tanks storing radioactive waste and the waste treatment plant that will begin solidifying it in glass later this year.
- Energy Secretary Wright Testifies Before Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on FY2026 Budget RequestU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright testified today before the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development on the Department of Energy’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget request.
- Energy Department to Redirect $365 Million to Support Grid Resilience Efforts in Puerto RicoThe U.S. Department of Energy today announced it will redirect $365 million in funding to address Puerto Rico’s grid resiliency and expand access of affordable, reliable, and secure power supply for the people of Puerto Rico.
- Energy Secretary Chris Wright Delivers Keynote Remarks on Completion of First B61-13 Production Unit at Pantex PlantU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright delivered keynote remarks today at the Department of Energy’s Pantex Plant in Amarillo, Texas, marking the completion of the first production unit of the B61-13 nuclear gravity bomb.
- DOE Invests Over $32 Million to Increase Efficiency of U.S. Critical Minerals Production Through the Co-Manufacture of Value-Added ProductsProjects Will Strengthen Responsible Domestic Supply Chains and Reduce Our Nation’s Reliance on Foreign Sources
- Energy Department Announces Emergency Actions to Provide Overdue Relief to Puerto Rico Power GridThe Department of Energy (DOE) today announced new emergency actions to provide urgent and immediate assistance to the American citizens of Puerto Rico and strengthen the island’s failing power system.
- Secretary Wright Announces New Policy for Increasing Accountability, Identifying Wasteful Spending of Taxpayer DollarsThe Department of Energy today announced new actions to increase accountability and promote responsible stewardship of American taxpayer dollars.
- ICYMI: To Combat Race Discrimination, Energy Department Terminates Funding for Harvard UniversityThe Department of Energy issued a notice to Harvard University this week terminating approximately $89 million in grant funding from DOE’s Office of Science and Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy due to the University’s policy of racial discrimination.
- USACE Navigation mission critical to Armed Forces’ strategic readinessWhen the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) needs to move over 1,000 trucks, trailers, and tons of equipment for a large training exercise, they rely on the cost-effectiveness and convenience of the nation’s waterways.
- Hanford Tank Waste Mission Takes Another Step Forward as WTP Testing AdvancesThe Department of Energy is advancing the Hanford tank waste mission by introducing key chemicals into the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant as part of ongoing cold commissioning testing.
- Energy Department Slashes 47 Burdensome and Costly Regulations, Delivering First Milestone in America’s Biggest Deregulatory EffortThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the first step in the Energy Department’s largest deregulatory effort in history, proposing the elimination or reduction of 47 regulations.
- United States and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Alliance with Energy & Critical Mineral DealsU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today signed a Memorandum of Understanding on energy cooperation and a Memorandum of Cooperation on critical minerals with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy H.R.H. Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud and H.E. Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef.
- The Corps Environment – Spring 2025 edition now availableThe Spring 2025 edition of The Corps Environment is now available! This publication highlights how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is turning environmental challenges into mission-ready solutions. Content in this issue includes ongoing projects and initiatives from across the Army environmental community that are leveraging environmental stewardship as a force multiplier — enhancing military readiness, strengthening strategic partnerships and supporting community well-being.
- DOE Announces $100 Million for Pilot-scale Carbon ConversionFunding will Enable the Manufacture of More Sustainable Products With Long-Term Potential for Lower Costs and Superior Performance
- Energy Department Aligns Award Criteria for For-profit, Non-profit Organizations, and State and Local Governments, Saving $935 Million AnnuallyThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced three new policy actions that are projected to save more than $935 million annually for the American taxpayer, while expanding American innovation and scientific research.
- DOE Invests $101 Million to Establish Carbon Capture, Removal, and Conversion Test CentersFive projects will help establish test centers to cost-effectively research and evaluate technologies to capture and convert carbon dioxide into products from utility and industrial sources or remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
- USACE Completes Two-Week Regional Power Mission Exercise, Prepares for Upcoming Hurricane SeasonThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) successfully concluded a two-week Regional Power Mission Exercise on May 16, enhancing its readiness to provide critical temporary emergency power in the wake of a major disaster.
- DOE Halts Fossil Fuel Ban for Federal BuildingsThe Department of Energy today announced it has delayed the compliance date for new provisions regarding Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings.
- Energy Secretary Wright Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee on FY2026 Budget RequestU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright testified today before the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, outlining the Department of Energy’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget request.
- Statement From Energy Secretary Chris Wright on President Trump’s 2026 BudgetThe Department of Energy (DOE) today released the following statement from U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright on President Trump’s 2026 Budget released this morning:
- Energy Secretary Visits Appliance Manufacturing Facility in Georgia to Mark 100 Days of Unleashing American EnergyU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today visited Rinnai America Corporation’s manufacturing facility for non-condensed tankless gas water heaters in Griffin, Georgia, to celebrate the first 100 days of the Trump Administration’s efforts to unleash American energy and innovation.
- DOE Announces New Leadership to Tackle Challenges of Growing Energy DemandThe Department of Energy (DOE) today announced new leadership to tackle the challenge of strengthening and securing the U.S. energy system and ensuring America can lead the global race for AI leadership.
- U.S. Engineering Team Assesses Colón, Panama’s Infrastructure Challenges, Strengthening Bilateral PartnershipA team from the U.S. Army’s 553rd Forward Engineer Support Team-Advance (FEST-A) drove around important parts of the city of Colón, Panama, surveying the stormwater and wastewater systems on May 13, 2025. The survey was designed to find ways to bolster the ongoing partnership between the United States and Panama while addressing one of Panama’s largest city’s long-standing infrastructure issues.
- Secretary Wright Highlights 100 Days of Unleashing American Energy Under President TrumpU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today released the following statement marking President Trump’s 100th day in office.
- Energy Department Lifts Regulations on Miscellaneous Gas ProductsDOE announces withdrawal of regulations on the manufacture and sale of decorative hearths and outdoor heaters
- Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to visit Rinnai America in Griffin, Georgia to Mark 100 Days of Unleashing American EnergyU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright will travel to Griffin, Georgia, on Friday, May 2, to tour Rinnai America Corporation’s manufacturing facility.
- OPTIC: Transforming Mission Planning with Safety, Efficiency, and InnovationThe proliferation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in civil works, emergency response, and military applications is the primary driver for development of the Operator’s Tool for Information Collection (OPTIC). Designed to meet operational needs, OPTIC leverages decades of experience to improve mission planning, operational tracking, and data-driven decisions for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
- Energy Secretary Chris Wright Delivers Keynote Remarks at the Three Seas Business Forum in Warsaw, PolandU.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright delivered keynote remarks today at the Inaugural Session of the Three Seas Business Forum.
- United States Signs Agreement to Advance American Civil Nuclear Deal in PolandU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright oversaw the signing of the Engineering Development Agreement with U.S. companies Westinghouse and Bechtel and Polish Company PEJ at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Poland today.
- U.S. Energy Secretary to Travel to Warsaw, PolandU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright will travel to Warsaw, Poland on Sunday, April 27.
- Nearly 2,000 Gallons of Hanford Tank Waste Treated and Shipped for DisposalHanford?s Test Bed Initiative could pave the way for future tank waste treatment options
- ICYMI: Trump Administration Adds Two DOE Critical Minerals Projects to Federal Permitting DashboardThe Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) today announced increased transparency and accountability for the federal permitting of two Department of Energy (DOE) critical minerals projects.
- DOE Statement on EIA Annual Energy OutlookThe Department of Energy (DOE) today released the following statement from DOE Spokesperson Andrea Woods on the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Annual Energy Outlook 2025
- ICYMI: Energy Secretary Chris Wright Delivers Remarks in Riyadh Following U.S.-Saudi Energy Cooperation MOU AnnouncementU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright delivered remarks at a press conference in Riyadh on Sunday following an agreement to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to advance cooperation across key areas of energy.
- Testing Starts on First Higher Enriched Fuel in U.S. Commercial ReactorHigher enrichment levels allow the fuel to last longer and operate at increased power levels.
- Department of Energy Overhauls Policy for College and University Research, Saving $405 Million Annually for American TaxpayersThe Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a new policy action aimed at halting inefficient spending by colleges and universities while continuing to expand American innovation and scientific research.
- Nearly 2,000 Gallons of Hanford Tank Waste Treated and Shipped for DisposalHanford?s Test Bed Initiative could pave the way for future tank waste treatment options
- U.S. Secretary of Energy Kicks Off Middle East Trip in UAEU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday evening in his first official international trip as Energy Secretary.
- U.S. Department of Energy to Distribute First Amounts of HALEU to U.S. Advanced Reactor DevelopersThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today made conditional commitments to provide high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) to five U.S. nuclear developers to meet their near-term fuel needs.
- Department of Energy Awards Management and Operating (M&O) Contract for Strategic Petroleum ReserveFollowing a rigorous competitive selection process, the Department of Energy (DOE) today announced that Strategic Storage Partners, LLC has secured a $1.4 billion contract to manage and operate the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).
- Energy Department Acts to Unleash American Coal by Strengthening Coal Technology and Securing Critical Mineral Supply ChainsEnergy Secretary Chris Wright today announced a series of actions the Department of Energy (DOE) is taking to unleash American coal production.
- ICYMI: DOE National Lab and Nuclear Weapons Directors Voice Support for Commonsense Permitting ReformsU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright received strong support from the Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Lab and nuclear weapons assembly plant directors after he announced expedited permitting reforms for construction projects on Energy Department lands.
- What is a Sapper? 250 Years of “Badass” EngineersIn the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the term sapper carries weight. For 250 years, sappers have served as elite combat engineers, supporting frontline infantry in every war throughout American history.
- DOE Identifies 16 Federal Sites Across the Country for Data Center and AI Infrastructure DevelopmentEnergy Secretary Chris Wright acts to strengthen America’s energy dominance and leadership in artificial intelligence by leveraging federal land and assets
- MEDIA ADVISORY: Energy Secretary Wright to Travel to Colorado, Visit National LabU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright will travel to Colorado this week to visit the Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s campus in Golden, Colorado and deliver remarks to staff.
- ICYMI: Energy Secretary Chris Wright Delivers Remarks in Riyadh Following U.S.-Saudi Energy Cooperation MOU AnnouncementU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright delivered remarks at a press conference in Riyadh on Sunday following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to advance cooperation across key areas of energy.
- Secretary Wright Acts to Remove Red Tape, Accelerate Mission Execution at America’s National Weapons and Science LabsU.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today announced new actions to ease burdensome permitting rules and regulations for construction projects at the Department’s 17 National Labs.