U.S. Environmental Law
A basic guide to U.S. environmental law research.
Executive Orders (EOs)
Executive orders (EOs) are official documents, numbered consecutively, through which the President of the United States manages the operations of the Federal Government. They can be revised, revoked and amended.
Numerous executive orders have been issued relating to environmental law.
Examples:
- Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science To Tackle the Climate Crisis, Exec. Order No. 13990, 86 Fed. Reg. 7037 (Jan. 20, 2021)
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- Restoring the Rule of Law, Federalism, and Economic Growth by Reviewing the "Waters of the United States" Rule: Exec. Order No. 13778, 82 Fed. Reg. 12,497 (March 3, 2017).
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Where to find executive orders:
- Federal Register
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- Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), Title 3, The President
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Related Guides
- Presidential Documents
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