Trump directs FERC, other agencies to add 5-year sunsets to energy-related regulations

Ethan Howland | Source: Utility DIVE | Posted 04/11/2025

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President Donald Trump on Wednesday directed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Environmental Protection Agency and other agencies to add provisions to their energy-related regulations so they would expire within five years.

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President Donald Trump has issued an executive order directing the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other agencies to implement five-year sunset provisions for energy-related regulations. The aim is to eliminate outdated regulations that hinder progress and innovation, thereby promoting economic prosperity for Americans. The order mandates that these sunset provisions be established by September 30 and applies to various regulations under acts such as the Federal Power Act and the Natural Gas Act.

In addition to FERC and the EPA, other agencies affected include the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Bureau of Land Management. While the order allows for extensions of sunset dates if deemed necessary, it has drawn criticism from legal experts who argue that it is impractical and potentially illegal. Consumer advocacy group Public Citizen has announced plans to challenge the executive order in court, highlighting concerns over its implications for regulatory oversight.

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