The Administration is expected to rescind many actions of the prior Administration affecting environmental and climate matters. Moving at a speed and breadth not seen in recent times, the Biden Administration launched key components of their agenda without waiting for confirmation of Executive-level personnel. From Sage Grouse management to FAST Act coverage to oil- and gas-related federal authorizations, and no fewer than 36 actions on the environment - the suite of actions seeks to address nearly every aspect of Trump Administration policy in the areas of federal environmental, energy, and natural resource law. The scope of these actions is noteworthy, as is the broad suite of policies impacted by these actions. In addition, two specific orders to review existing regulations for rescission or change were issued. There are three new Executive Orders in these subject areas, largely rescinding actions taken by Executive Order in the prior Administration. Far Reaching Energy, Environmental, and Natural Resources Executive Orders.For purposes of this initial alert, we draw your attention to three aspects of the actions that set them apart from actions taken on the first day of previous Administrations: Our team is assessing the many facets of the presidential actions, in detail, by relevant sector. The Van Ness Feldman team is reviewing each action and triaging the growing lists of Executive Orders, Secretarial instructions, and guidance to understand the details, timing, and impacts of this comprehensive body of work. Perhaps even more remarkable is that such a large and all-encompassing set of detailed actions were fully developed and ready to go on the first day of a new Administration. Taken together, the actions issued on Day One of the Biden Administration are remarkable for their depth and breadth, requiring expedited but detailed analysis and absorption by interested parties. In particular, actions were focused on laws and regulations that will impact environmental and energy policies, health care matters related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the utilization of natural resources. In the first three days alone, the Administration issued over 25 executive orders and actions, with more anticipated in the coming days and weeks. On January 20, 2021, the Biden Administration began delivering on its commitment to issue a wide-ranging and forceful suite of actions that will impact virtually all sectors of the economy.
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