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On April 14th, 2025, USACE issued a Special Public Notice (SPN) announcing the development of special emergency processing procedures for activities subject to Executive Order 14156, Declaring a National Energy Emergency. The SPN, along with the associated "Alaska District SOP for Processing of Permit Applications in Emergency Situations Pursuant to Executive Order (EO) 14156 and 33 CFR 325.2(e)(4), 26 March 2025", are posted on the Special Public Notice page.

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SPN: Special emergency processing procedures for activities subject to Executive Order 14156, Declaring a National Energy Emergency.

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Published April 14, 2025

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On April 14th, 2025, USACE issued a Special Public Notice (SPN) announcing the establishment of special emergency processing procedures for activities subject to Executive Order 14156, Declaring a National Energy Emergency. The purpose of this notice is to advise the public that the United States (U.S.) Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District has established special emergency processing procedures in accordance with 33 CFR § 325.2(e)(4) for the National Energy Emergency established by Executive Order (EO) 14156, which was issued on January 20, 2025 under the President’s legal authorities, including the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq) and section 301 of title 3, United States code. The SPN, along with the associated "Alaska District SOP for Processing of Permit Applications in Emergency Situations Pursuant to Executive Order (EO) 14156 and 33 CFR 325.2(e)(4), 26 March 2025", are posted on the Special Public Notice page.

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Alaska District SOP for Processing of Permit Applications in Emergency Situations Pursuant to EO14156_26MAR2025

Alaska District Special Public Notice EO14156