TagExecutive Orders(20)
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2026-05-08What’s heating up for spring – federal permitting policy update
This May 2026 ESA policy briefing provides an update on federal permitting policy, noting that all three branches of government — legislative, executive, and judicial — are actively shaping permitting decisions. A key highlight is that Trump's second term has seen a dramatically higher number of first-year executive orders than any previous administration in recent history, signaling an aggressive pace of executive action on regulatory and permitting matters. While the document focuses broadly on federal permitting trends, its content is relevant to infrastructure and environmental review processes that can affect airport-related noise and land-use decisions. -
2026-05-08What’s heating up for spring – federal permitting policy update
This May 2026 ESA policy briefing provides an update on federal permitting policy, noting that all three branches of government — legislative, executive, and judicial — are actively shaping permitting decisions. A key highlight is that Trump's second term has seen a dramatically higher number of first-year executive orders than any previous administration in recent history, signaling an aggressive pace of executive action on regulatory and permitting matters. While the document focuses broadly on federal permitting trends, its content is relevant to infrastructure and environmental review processes that can affect airport-related noise and land-use decisions. -
Trump and Lee Zeldin EPA Greenhouse Gas Deregulation Announcement
A speaker addresses the room from a podium bearing the Seal of the President of the United States, while a second man in a navy suit and pink tie stands to the right holding a green official folder. The setting appears to be the Roosevelt Room or a similar formal White House venue, with an American flag and painted portrait visible in the background. -
2026-02-19When Federal environmental maps go dark
The benefits and consequences for airport communities In January 2025, the Trump administration began removing content from federal websites following Executive Order 14151. The order directed all government agencies to terminate DEI and environmental justice–related programs. These include environmental justice and climate mapping using a nationally consistent dataset for evaluating the socioeconomic impacts of airports. -
EJScreen Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool (Version 2.3)
This is an 1unofficial copy of EJScreen hosted by the Public Environmental Data Partners. Some links and text may incorrectly suggest that this site is affiliated with the US Government. The EJScreen Tool was an EPA web application taken down in January of 2025 as part of Executive Order 14151. It was described as “an -
Trump EPA deregulation announcement, White House
A black-and-white photograph taken inside what appears to be the White House, showing three men in suits near a doorway. A sign on an easel prominently reads 'Largest Deregulation in U.S. History' and displays the Presidential Seal. -
Trump Lee Zeldin Endangerment Finding
Two men in suits stand in what appears to be a White House room, one speaking at a podium bearing the Seal of the President of the United States. The setting and official seal confirm this is a formal White House event, but no captions, watermarks, or other text identify the specific individuals, date, or event. -
2025-05-09Letter from San Francisco International Airport to FAA re: Proposed Modifications to Airport Improvement Program Grant Assurances (Docket FAA 2025-0605)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) submitted formal comments to the FAA on May 9, 2025, opposing proposed changes to Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grant Assurances, arguing the modifications lack legal clarity and were being rushed into effect mid-fiscal year. SFO raised concerns that incorporating certain presidential Executive Orders into grant conditions is legally problematic, as those orders are directed at federal agencies rather than state or local governments. The airport requested a 30-day comment period extension and asked that any new requirements not take effect before the start of fiscal year 2026. -
2025-05-09Letter from San Francisco International Airport to FAA re: Proposed Modifications to Airport Improvement Program Grant Assurances (Docket FAA 2025-0605)
Letter dated May 9, 2025, from SFO Airport Director Mike Nakornkhet, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to the U.S. Department of Transportation (Secretary Duffy) regarding FAA Docket FAA-2025-0605, the proposed modifications to Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grant Assurances published at 90 Fed. Reg. 17501 (Apr. 24, 2025). SFO objects that -
2025-04-25Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant assurances
The FAA has proposed updates to its Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant assurances to reflect new requirements from the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 and recent executive orders. Key changes include removing older equity- and climate-related executive orders, adding new ones focused on free speech and ending DEI programs, and introducing a new assurance requiring airports to continue offering leaded aviation fuel (100LL) until a safe unleaded replacement is widely available. Public comments on these changes were accepted through May 9, 2025.