Stopping Radical Environmentalism to Generate Power for the Columbia River Basin

This Presidential Memorandum revokes the September 27, 2023, memorandum that prioritized ecological restoration in the Columbia River Basin—specifically efforts to breach dams for fish protection. It directs the withdrawal from the associated litigation MOU, rescinds the 2024 environmental review process, and requires Federal agencies to reassess and report on actions, commitments, and funding tied to the previous administration's policy.

• Department of the Interior (DOI)
• Department of Commerce (DOC)
• Department of Energy (DOE)
• Department of the Army / U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)

15 days; 30 days; ongoing.

Withdraw from the December 14, 2023 MOU in National Wildlife Federation v. NMFS Due: 15 days – Agencies: DOE, DOI, DOC, Army Corps (via Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works) Rescind December 18, 2024 Notice of Intent to prepare SEIS for Columbia River System Operations Due: As appropriate – Agencies: DOE, DOI, DOC, Army Corps Develop schedule to complete Supplemental EIS and reissue Notice of Intent in line with updated NEPA procedures Due: As appropriate – Agencies: DOE, DOI, DOC, Army Corps; submitted to CEQ Chair of CEQ to convene regular meetings for updates on environmental review process Due: Ongoing – Agency: Council on Environmental Quality Report to the President via CEQ on actions taken under revoked 2023 memorandum and MOU Due: 30 days – Agencies: DOE, DOI, DOC, Army Corps (via Assistant Secretary)

No known legal challenges.