Energy

Imposing Sanctions on Those Responsible for Repression in Cuba and for Threats to United States National Security and Foreign Policy

This Executive Order expands the existing national emergency against the Government of Cuba by imposing broad secondary sanctions and asset freezes on foreign persons operating in key sectors of the Cuban economy (energy, defense, metals/mining, financial services, security). It authorizes the Treasury and State Departments to block property and deny entry to individuals and entities involved in repression, corruption, or support for the Cuban government, and empowers Treasury to sanction foreign financial institutions that facilitate transactions for designated persons. The order effectively tightens the U.S. embargo by targeting third-country companies and banks that do business with Cuba.

Presidential Permit: Authorizing Bridger Pipeline Expansion LLC to Construct, Connect, Operate, and Maintain Pipeline Facilities at the International Boundary at Phillips County, Montana, Between the United States and Canada

This Presidential Memorandum grants a permit to Bridger Pipeline Expansion LLC to construct and operate a new 36-inch diameter crude oil and petroleum products pipeline crossing the U.S.-Canada border in Montana. The permit authorizes bidirectional flow and variable throughput capacity without requiring further presidential approval, while maintaining existing regulatory oversight from agencies like PHMSA and reserving the government's right to seize the facilities for national security with compensation.

Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Grid Infrastructure, Equipment, and Supply Chain Capacity

This Presidential Memorandum invokes Section 303 of the Defense Production Act (DPA) to address critical deficiencies in the domestic electric grid infrastructure and its supply chains. It authorizes the Secretary of Energy to make purchases, commitments, and provide financial support to expand the domestic capacity for designing, producing, and deploying grid infrastructure components like transformers, transmission lines, and related manufacturing tools, waiving certain DPA requirements for expediency.

Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Development, Manufacturing, and Deployment of Large-Scale Energy and Energy‑Related Infrastructure

This presidential memorandum invokes Section 303 of the Defense Production Act (DPA) to accelerate the development, manufacturing, and deployment of large-scale energy and energy-related infrastructure. It authorizes the Secretary of Energy to make necessary purchases, commitments, and financial instruments to expand domestic capabilities in this sector, citing a national energy emergency and the need to avert an industrial resource shortfall.

Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Natural Gas Transmission, Processing, Storage, and Liquefied Natural Gas Capacity

This presidential memorandum invokes Section 303 of the Defense Production Act (DPA) to expand natural gas and LNG capacity, including pipelines, processing, storage, and export facilities. It directs the Secretary of Energy to implement this determination, including making necessary purchases, commitments, and financial instruments to enable these projects, citing national defense and allied energy security as critical needs.

Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Coal Supply Chains and Baseload Power Generation Capacity

This presidential memorandum invokes Section 303 of the Defense Production Act (DPA) to bolster coal supply chains and baseload power generation capacity, declaring them essential for national defense. It authorizes the Secretary of Energy to make purchases, commitments, and provide financial support to expand these capabilities, waiving certain DPA requirements for expediency.