President Trump directed agencies that regulate energy and the environment to sunset a wide array of environmental protections in an executive order issued Wednesday night. He ordered agencies including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy Department, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement and Fish and Wildlife Service to amend regulations so that they expire by October 2026. The order applies to all regulations issued under laws governing things like energy appliance standards, mining and offshore drilling — as well as regulations issued under the Endangered Species Act. It’s not yet clear whether the order will also apply to regulations at the EPA under laws like the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act or Safe Drinking Water Act because the order directs that particular agency to provide the White House with a list of statutes that should be subject to the order. 

Other EPA news:

• The New York Times: E.P.A. is said to plan deep cuts to greenhouse gas reporting program
• E&E News by Politico: EPA watchdog begins audit of $20B climate program
• Colorado Public Radio: How new regional EPA head Cyrus Western plans to lead the agency’s work in the Mountain West