The president issued Executive Order No. 14057, Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability; the order sets forth a governmentwide approach for reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 and catalyzing private sector investment to expand the economy and American industry to be clean and sustainable.
DOD, NASA, and the General Services Administration seek comment on a potential amendment to the Federal Acquisition Regulation that would ensure that major federal agency procurements minimize the risk of climate change.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality seeks information on how the agency can have the greatest impact in addressing climate change through health systems research, practice improvement, and data analytics in order to build the healthcare system's resilience to climate threats and address environmental justice issues in healthcare.
EPA issued allowances for the production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons for the 2022 calendar year under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act.
The Commodity Credit Corporation seeks comment on the priorities and program design of the Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry Partnership program that would facilitate the expansion of markets for climate-smart agriculture commodities.
EPA established the allowance allocation and trading program for hydrofluorocarbons under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act.
The Federal Insurance Office seeks public input on the agency's future work relating to the insurance sector and climate-related financial risks.
The Department of Health and Human Services established the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity as directed by Executive Order No. 14008, Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad.
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to promote the interests of American workers, businesses, consumers, and communities, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy.
The president issued Exec. Order No. 14037, Strengthening American Leadership in Clean Cars and Trucks, calling for new rulemakings to promote clean and efficient cars and trucks in the United States and setting a goal that 50% of all new passenger cars and light trucks sold in 2030 be zero emission vehicles.