Issuance of Permits With Respect to Facilities and Land Transportation Crossings at the International Boundaries of the United States
Executive Order 2019-07645
|Signed on April 11, 2019
45th Presidency
What it means
This order streamlines the process for issuing Presidential permits for cross-border infrastructure projects like pipelines and bridges. It establishes a 60-day timeline for permit decisions and centralizes authority with the President, removing previous regulatory complexities.
Expected impact
- Faster approval process for cross-border infrastructure projects, potentially accelerating construction of pipelines, bridges, and transportation systems
- Economic benefits from expedited development of international trade infrastructure
- Increased executive branch control over border crossing projects, with final decisions made solely by the President
- Reduced regulatory hurdles for companies seeking to build infrastructure connecting the US with neighboring countries