By the authority granted to me as President under the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby issue the following order:
Section 1. Policy and Purpose.
My Administration is proud to herald a new era for American manufacturing and technological prowess. We are committed to launching ambitious, large-scale industrial initiatives designed to propel the United States ahead in critical manufacturing processes and technologies vital for national security, economic prosperity, and scientific leadership. Key among these initiatives are the development of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers and the necessary infrastructure that supports them, including high-voltage transmission lines and related equipment. Streamlining Federal regulatory processes will be a top priority to expedite this infrastructure development.
Furthermore, we will leverage federally owned lands and resources for the swift and orderly establishment of data centers. This use will align with the land’s intended purpose: serving the prosperity and security of the American populace.
Sec. 2. Definitions.
For the purposes of this order:
(a) “Data Center Project” refers to any facility that demands over 100 megawatts (MW) of new load dedicated to AI inference, training, simulation, or synthetic data generation.
(b) “Covered Components” encompass materials, products, and infrastructure essential for the construction of Data Center Projects or upon which these projects rely, including:
(i) energy infrastructure such as transmission lines, natural gas pipelines, substations, and transformers;
(ii) natural gas turbines, coal power equipment, nuclear power infrastructure, geothermal energy systems, and any other reliable baseload energy sources, including essential electrical infrastructure (including backup power supply) primarily servicing a Data Center Project;
(iii) semiconductors and their materials, such as wafers, dies, and packaged integrated circuits;
(iv) networking devices, including switches and routers; and
(v) data storage solutions, comprising hardware storage systems, software for data management, and integrated services for collaboration with public cloud providers.
(c) “Covered Component Project” indicates infrastructure that consists of Covered Components, or a facility whose primary goal is the manufacturing or production of Covered Components.
(d) “Qualifying Project” signifies:
(i) a Data Center Project or Covered Component Project for which the Project Sponsor has pledged at least $500 million in capital expenditures, as determined by the Secretary of Commerce;
(ii) a Data Center Project or Covered Component Project that adds an incremental electric load exceeding 100 MW;
(iii) a Data Center Project or Covered Component Project crucial for national security; or
(iv) a Data Center Project or Covered Component Project designated as a “Qualifying Project” by the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Commerce, or the Secretary of Energy.
(e) “Project Sponsor” means the principal sponsor providing financial and other support for a Data Center Project or Covered Component Project, as determined by the appropriate Secretary.
(f) “Superfund Site” refers to any area undergoing action under U.S.C. 9604, 9606, or 9620.
(g) “Brownfield Site” is defined as per U.S.C. 9601(39).
Sec. 3. Encouraging Qualifying Projects.
The Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and other relevant agencies, will initiate a program to provide financial assistance for Qualifying Projects. This support may include loans, guarantees, grants, tax incentives, and offtake agreements. All relevant agencies will identify and relay any existing financial support options to the Director of OSTP that can assist Qualifying Projects, ensuring alignment with national security considerations.
Sec. 4. Revocation of Executive Order 14141.
The Executive Order 14141, dated January 14, 2025, which focused on advancing U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence infrastructure, is hereby rescinded.
Sec. 5. Efficient Environmental Reviews.
(a) Within 10 days of this order, each relevant agency will inform the Council on Environmental Quality of any categorical exclusions already in place under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which could facilitate the construction of Qualifying Projects.
(b) The Council on Environmental Quality will coordinate with relevant agencies to create new categorical exclusions for actions related to Qualifying Projects that typically do not significantly impact the human environment. Agencies will utilize any adequate basis for establishing these exclusions.
(c) In accordance with 42 U.S.C. 4336e(10)(B)(iii), financial assistance for which an agency lacks substantial project-specific control will not be classified as a “major Federal action” under NEPA. For this order, Federal financial assistance amounting to less than 50% of total project costs will be presumed to lack substantial control and responsibility.
Sec. 6. Efficiency and Transparency Through FAST‑41.
(a) The Executive Director of the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (FPISC) may designate a Qualifying Project as a transparency project within 30 days of its identification by a relevant agency. Following this, the Executive Director may publish these projects on the Permitting Dashboard established under FAST-41, including schedules for expedited reviews.
(b) In collaboration with Project Sponsors, the Executive Director will accelerate the transition of eligible Qualifying Projects from transparency projects to FAST-41 “covered projects.” If a Qualifying Project does not meet certain criteria, FPISC will explore all available options to designate it as a covered project.
Sec. 7. Streamlining of Permitting Review.
(a) The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency will aid in the expediting of permitting on both Federal and non-Federal lands by adjusting regulations under the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and other pertinent laws impacting Qualifying Projects.
(b) The Administrator shall quickly identify Brownfield and Superfund Sites suitable for Qualifying Projects. Within 180 days of this order, guidance will be developed to streamline environmental reviews for these sites, promoting their productive reuse.
Sec. 8. Biological and Water Permitting Efficiencies.
(a) Upon identification of sites by the Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of Energy, the action agency will initiate consultation under the Endangered Species Act for common construction activities associated with Qualifying Projects planned over the next decade.
(b) Within 180 days of this order, the Secretary of the Army will review nationwide permits to determine if an activity-specific nationwide permit is necessary to facilitate efficient permitting for Qualifying Projects.
Sec. 9. Federal Lands Availability.
(a) The Departments of the Interior and Energy will consult with industry and the Department of Commerce to offer necessary authorizations for sites identified for relevant uses, in accordance with applicable law.
(b) The Secretary of Defense will identify suitable sites on military installations for Covered Component infrastructure, leasing available lands for Qualifying Projects that support the Department of Defense’s energy and mission needs while considering security protocols.
Sec. 10. General Provisions.
(a) This order shall not be interpreted to diminish the authority granted by law to any executive department or agency, nor the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget regarding budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) Implementation of this order will adhere to applicable laws and depend on the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order does not create enforceable rights or benefits at law or in equity for any party against the United States or its entities, officers, employees, or agents.
(d) The Department of Energy will bear the costs associated with the publication of this order.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
July 23, 2025.
