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Executive order 12114

 

 
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Executive Order 12114 “Environmental effects abroad of major federal actions.” Requires that US government agencies (including USAID) undertaking activities/projects in foreign countries develop procedures to, in effect, comply with the spirit of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). NEPA requires an environmental impact assessment (EIA) process for US government projects.

Executive Order No. 13028 Part IV: The President Further Amendments to Executive Order No. 12757—Implementation of the Enterprise for the Americas Initiative PDF (81 KB)

Executive Order 13131 Further Amendments to Executive Order 12757, Implementation of the Enterprise for the Americas Initiative PDF (81 KB)

Executive Order 13089 Coral Reef Protection PDF (89 KB)

Executive Order 13112 Invasive Species PDF (112 KB)

Executive Order 13158 Marine Protected Areas PDF (158 KB)

 
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