INDIANAPOLIS— Governor Mike Braun signed two executive orders on environmental policy focused on preserving Indiana’s abundant natural resources while fostering growth.
Executive Order 25-38: Creating Opportunity and Reducing Over-Regulation While Protecting Our Environment
Federal laws like the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Safe Drinking Water Act establish baseline national standards for environmental protection, which states implement within their borders. Many states go beyond the federal standards and create a complex web of regulations for businesses and farmers to navigate, stifling innovation and raising the cost of living.
This executive order sets Indiana’s federal environmental standards, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Safe Drinking Water Act. It ensures that the state will not adopt new regulations more stringent than those national standards unless required by state law or deemed necessary by the Governor’s office to address specific needs.
“We can protect our environment and grow our economy, and the federal standards of the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act are an appropriate baseline to strike that balance. Adhering to the national standards will give Hoosier businesses and communities regulatory certainty and encourage new businesses to invest and grow here in Indiana where they know the compliance framework already — all while safeguarding Hoosiers’ health and preserving our natural resources.” — Governor Mike Braun.
Executive Order 25-37: Indiana’s Environmental Policy Will be Based on Sound Science, Not Politicized ‘Environmental Justice’
Fourteen states have “environmental justice” initiatives to make environmental policy decisions based on race and other factors.
This executive order clearly states that Indiana will not use the concept of “environmental justice” in its permitting or enforcement decisions.
“Indiana’s environmental policy will be based solely on sound science – not a political agenda like ‘environmental justice.’ My environmental policy is all about preserving our abundant natural resources, fostering economic development, and safeguarding Hoosiers’ health.” — Governor Mike Braun.
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