Department of Energy
Orders where directed actors are tied to Department of Energy · 37 in Clinton · 249 all terms.
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37 shown · Clinton
Providing Compensation to America's Nuclear Weapons Workers
This executive order implements the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 by assigning specific responsibilities to the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Energy to administer compensation for nuclear weapons workers who developed illnesses from exposure to beryllium, radiation, and other hazards. It establishes deadlines for regulations, claim forms, facility lists, and creates an Interagency Working Group and Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health to oversee implementation.
Determination on the Proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the United States of America and the Republic of Turkey Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
President Clinton approved a proposed U.S.-Turkey nuclear cooperation agreement for peaceful uses of nuclear energy, finding it would promote and not unreasonably risk common defense and security. The determination authorizes the Secretaries of State and Energy to arrange for execution of the agreement under Section 123(b) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
Establishment of the Hanford Reach National Monument
President Clinton established the 195,000-acre Hanford Reach National Monument in Washington State under the Antiquities Act to protect scientific, historic, and biological resources, including the last free-flowing stretch of the Columbia River and rare shrub-steppe ecosystems. The proclamation withdraws federal lands from development, prohibits off-road motorized vehicles and livestock grazing, assigns management to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Department of Energy, and reserves water rights while preserving existing utility operations and tribal rights.
Global Disaster Information Network
This executive order establishes the Global Disaster Information Network, a coordinated federal effort led by an Interagency Coordinating Committee (co-chaired by the Vice President's office, NOAA, and State Department) to improve how the U.S. government uses information technology to collect and share disaster-related information for domestic and international preparedness, response, and recovery. A Committee Support Office will develop plans and strategies, with NOAA providing administrative and funding support.
Greening the Government Through Federal Fleet and Transportation Efficiency
This executive order requires federal agencies operating 20 or more vehicles to reduce fleet petroleum consumption by 20% by FY 2005 compared to FY 1999 levels, increase acquisition of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs), and improve fuel economy. It assigns implementation responsibilities to OMB, DOE, EPA, and GSA, with specific reporting and strategy deadlines.
Federal Workforce Transportation
This executive order requires federal agencies to implement tax-free commuting benefits for mass transit and vanpool use by October 1, 2000, with a mandatory transit pass program for National Capital Region agencies and a three-year pilot program for the Departments of Transportation, EPA, and Energy. The order aims to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution from federal employee commuting while expanding transportation alternatives.
Delegation of Authority Under Sections 1402 and 1406 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (Public Law 106-65)
President Clinton delegated presidential reporting duties under sections 1402 and 1406 of the FY2000 National Defense Authorization Act to the Secretary of Defense. The memorandum specifies interagency coordination requirements for two classified reports to Congress, with section 1402 addressing proliferation threats and section 1406 addressing weapons of mass destruction, requiring concurrence from State, Commerce, CIA, Treasury, and FBI before submission.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 1406 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (Public Law 106-65)
This memorandum delegates presidential authority under Section 1406 of the FY2000 NDAA to the Secretaries of Energy and Defense, requiring them to jointly prepare a report with assistance from State, Commerce, and the DCI, and to obtain concurrence from those entities before submitting to Congress.
Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees
This executive order extends 16 federal advisory committees until September 30, 2001, revokes several executive orders for completed committees, and makes technical amendments to existing orders including adding the Department of Energy to the President's Export Council, expanding an interagency Coast Guard task force, and updating the structure of committees on arts/humanities and physical fitness.
Developing and Promoting Biobased Products and Bioenergy
This executive order creates a federal framework to promote biobased products and bioenergy by establishing an Interagency Council co-chaired by Agriculture and Energy Secretaries, an Advisory Committee, departmental working groups, and a National Coordination Office. It mandates annual strategic plans with measurable objectives covering research coordination, economic and environmental impact analysis, and private sector incentives to make renewable farm and forestry resources competitive in energy and materials markets.
Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act
This executive order establishes the Department of State as the U.S. National Authority for implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention and its 1998 implementing statute. It assigns interagency coordination, regulatory, inspection, enforcement, and information-disclosure responsibilities across State, Defense, Commerce, Energy, Justice, and other agencies.
Presidential Determination on the Proposed Protocol Amending the Agreement for Cooperation Concerning Civil Uses of Atomic Energy Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Canada
President Clinton approved a protocol amending the 1955 U.S.-Canada civil nuclear cooperation agreement, finding it promotes common defense and security without unreasonable risk. The determination directs the Secretaries of State and Energy to arrange for the protocol's execution and requires publication in the Federal Register.
Greening the Government Through Efficient Energy Management
This executive order mandates comprehensive energy efficiency and renewable energy goals across all federal agencies, requiring 30-35% reductions in energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 2005-2010, expanding solar installations, and institutionalizing life-cycle cost analysis, alternative financing mechanisms, and annual reporting to improve federal energy management.
Using Technology To Improve Training Opportunities for Federal Government Employees
This executive order establishes a presidential task force and advisory committee to promote technology-based training for federal employees. It directs agencies to designate representatives, develop training technology standards, create online training databases, and explore individual training accounts for workers.
American Indian and Alaska Native Education
This executive order establishes an Interagency Task Force on American Indian and Alaska Native Education to coordinate federal efforts across 14+ agencies to improve educational outcomes for Native students. It mandates development of a comprehensive federal Indian education policy, regional partnership forums, school pilot sites, and a research agenda, with multiple reporting deadlines over a 5-year task force lifespan.
Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Romania Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
President Clinton approved a nuclear cooperation agreement with Romania under Section 123b of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, finding it would promote and not unreasonably risk U.S. common defense and security. The determination authorizes the Secretaries of State and Energy to arrange for the agreement's execution and requires publication in the Federal Register.
Establishment of the Enrichment Oversight Committee
This executive order establishes the Enrichment Oversight Committee (EOC) to monitor and coordinate U.S. government efforts related to the privatized United States Enrichment Corporation (USEC). The EOC oversees implementation of the U.S.-Russia Highly Enriched Uranium Agreement, monitors foreign ownership restrictions, collects intelligence and proprietary business information, and coordinates with multiple agencies including the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the United States of America and Ukraine Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
President Clinton approved a proposed nuclear cooperation agreement with Ukraine under Section 123b of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, finding it promotes common defense and security without unreasonable risk. The determination authorizes the Secretaries of State and Energy to arrange for the agreement's execution.
Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Republic of Kazakhstan Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
President Clinton approved a proposed nuclear cooperation agreement with Kazakhstan under Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act, determining it would promote and not unreasonably risk U.S. common defense and security. The determination authorizes the Secretaries of State and Energy to arrange for the agreement's execution and requires publication in the Federal Register.
Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Swiss Federal Council Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
President Clinton approved a proposed nuclear cooperation agreement with Switzerland under Section 123b of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, determining it would promote and not unreasonably risk U.S. common defense and security. The determination authorizes the Secretaries of State and Energy to arrange for the agreement's execution and requires publication in the Federal Register.
Federal Support of Community Efforts Along American Heritage Rivers
This executive order establishes the American Heritage Rivers initiative, a voluntary, community-driven program where communities nominate rivers for federal designation and support. It creates an interagency committee to coordinate federal assistance for environmental protection, economic revitalization, and historic preservation along designated rivers, without creating new regulatory authority.
Strengthened Protections for Human Subjects of Classified Research
This 1997 presidential memorandum strengthens ethical protections for human subjects in classified government research by implementing recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Human Radiation Experiments. It prohibits waiver of informed consent for classified research, requires disclosure of sponsoring agencies and classification status to subjects, mandates special institutional review board procedures including nongovernmental members and appeals processes, requires annual public disclosure of secret research projects, and bars agencies from conducting such research without first adopting modified Common Rule regulations.
Federal Alternative Fueled Vehicle Leadership
This executive order directs all federal agencies to meet escalating annual targets for acquiring alternative fueled vehicles (AFVs), starting at 25% in FY 1996 and rising to 75% by FY 1999. It establishes reporting requirements, compliance mechanisms, funding rules, and coordination with private-sector stakeholders to expand refueling infrastructure.
Administration of Export Controls on Encryption Products
This executive order establishes special export control rules for encryption products being transferred from State Department munitions oversight to Commerce Department dual-use regulations. It exempts encryption controls from normal foreign-availability review requirements, gives multiple agencies including Justice veto authority over encryption export licenses, excludes encryption software from being treated as 'technology,' and mandates that technical assistance exports be controlled as strictly as under arms export laws.
Amendment to Executive Order No. 12580
This executive order amends a 1987 order to delegate certain hazardous substance response authorities under CERCLA (Superfund) to five additional Cabinet secretaries (Interior, Commerce, Agriculture, Defense, Energy) for releases affecting their natural resources or facilities, subject to concurrence from either the Coast Guard (for coastal/Great Lakes/port/harbor areas) or the EPA Administrator (for other areas). The order explicitly prohibits using Superfund money to pay for responses when a responsible party fails to comply with an order.
Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the United States of America and the Argentine Republic Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
President Clinton approved a proposed nuclear cooperation agreement with Argentina under Section 123 b. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, determining it promotes common defense and security without unreasonable risk. The determination directs the Secretaries of State and Energy to arrange for execution and requires Federal Register publication.
Administration of Export Controls
This executive order establishes a structured interagency process for reviewing export license applications under the Export Administration Act and related regulations. It sets specific timelines for license review (90 days maximum), creates a three-tier dispute resolution system (Operating Committee, Advisory Committee on Export Policy, and Export Administration Review Board), and defines procedures for prelicense checks and government-to-government assurances.
Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Between the United States of America and the European Atomic Energy Community (EURATOM)
President Clinton approved a nuclear cooperation agreement with EURATOM under Section 123b of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, finding it promotes common defense and security without unreasonable risk. The determination authorizes the Secretaries of State and Energy to execute and publish the agreement.
Delegation of Authority Under the Assignment of Claims Act
This memorandum delegates presidential authority under the Assignment of Claims Act (Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994) to all federal departments and agencies. It designates all departments and agencies as subject to contract assignment provisions previously limited to DOD, GSA, and DOE, and delegates 'determination of need' authority to agency heads for their respective contracts.
Recreational Fisheries
This executive order directs federal agencies to conserve, restore, and enhance aquatic systems to expand recreational fishing opportunities nationwide. It establishes a National Recreational Fisheries Coordination Council, mandates development of a 5-year Conservation Plan, requires a joint ESA policy from wildlife agencies, and expands an advisory council's role to monitor federal activities affecting recreational fisheries.
Regulatory ReformWaiver of Penalties and Reduction of Reports
This April 21, 1995 presidential memorandum directs federal agencies to implement two regulatory reform policies: (1) exercising enforcement discretion to waive penalties for small businesses that correct violations in good faith, and (2) reducing by half the frequency of public reporting requirements, with both policies requiring implementation plans to OMB by June 15, 1995 and policy implementation by July 14, 1995. The memorandum excludes law enforcement, national security, foreign affairs, trade restrictions, tax/revenue matters, and statistical agencies from its scope.
Delegation of Authority Regarding the Naval Petroleum and Oil Shale Reserves
This executive order delegates presidential authority under sections 7427 and 7428 of title 10, U.S. Code to the Secretary of Energy regarding the Naval Petroleum and Oil Shale Reserves. It is a straightforward administrative delegation with no substantive policy changes.
National Defense Industrial Resources Preparedness
This executive order delegates presidential authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to cabinet secretaries and agency heads for national defense industrial resource preparedness. It establishes frameworks for priorities and allocations of materials and services, expansion of productive capacity through loans and guarantees, labor supply management, and defense industrial base information systems, while revoking and consolidating eleven prior executive orders.
Coordinating Geographic Data Acquisition and Access: The National Spatial Data Infrastructure
This executive order establishes the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) to coordinate federal geospatial data collection and sharing, creating an electronic clearinghouse to reduce duplication and improve public access to geographic information. It mandates the Federal Geographic Data Committee to develop standards, requires agencies to document and share geospatial data, and sets specific deadlines for implementation through 2000.
Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation at Federal Facilities
This executive order directs federal agencies to reduce energy consumption in buildings by 30 percent by 2005 and increase industrial facility energy efficiency by 20 percent by 2005, using 1985 and 1990 baselines respectively. It mandates comprehensive energy and water audits, prioritization surveys, implementation of cost-effective conservation measures, expanded use of solar and renewable energy, innovative financing mechanisms like energy savings performance contracts, and new procurement standards for energy-efficient products.
Federal Actions To Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations
This executive order requires federal agencies to make environmental justice part of their mission by identifying and addressing disproportionately high adverse health and environmental effects on minority and low-income populations. It creates an interagency working group, mandates agency-specific strategies with specific deadlines, and requires improved data collection, research inclusion, and public participation.
Advisory Committee on Human Radiation Experiments
This executive order creates a temporary Advisory Committee on Human Radiation Experiments to investigate and evaluate U.S. government-sponsored human radiation experiments conducted from 1944 to 1974, and to provide recommendations on ethical and scientific standards to an interagency working group. The committee of up to 15 members will review specific Cold War-era experiments including the 'Green Run test' and various radiation warfare tests, with authority to recommend notification of affected individuals or descendants about health risks.