Indiana Gov. Braun signs 2 environmental policy-related executive orders

Braun signs executive orders on environmental policy

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, on Wednesday signed two executive orders on environmental policy focused on preserving the state’s abundant natural resources while fostering growth in Indiana.

Braun bans ‘environmental justice’ in decision-making, talks Trump forest orders

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun took on environmental “justice” and “overregulation” in dual executive orders Wednesday — and said President Donald Trump’s timber production goals aren’t aimed at Indiana or its Hoosier National Forest.

Braun orders limits on Ind environmental laws, cuts environmental justice from permit criteria

It's not clear how much the two executive orders Gov. Mike Braun signed Wednesday would change. Braun's "no more stringent than" federal law order Among other things, the first order said Indiana can’t have new environmental rules stricter than federal ones — unless they’re in a state law or the governor himself considers them necessary. Braun said only having to follow one set of rules will encourage businesses to invest and grow in Indiana. “W…

Braun bans environmental justice policies; regulations must follow federal minimums

Braun limits state environmental rules INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Limiting Indiana to federal environmental rules will mean more certainty for the state’s businesses, said Gov Mike Braun after he signed two executive orders Wednesday. One executive order prohibits the state from using environmental justice standards, such as considering race, ethnicity, educational attainment or other factors, when making permitting, enforcement or grant decisions. T…

Indiana Gov. Braun signs 2 environmental policy-related executive orders

The office of Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announced that two new environmental policy-related executive orders were signed on Wednesday, both of which aim to reduce over-regulation while protecting the environment.

Governor Braun signs executive orders to streamline environmental policy in Indiana

Governor Mike Braun signed two executive orders aimed at streamlining environmental policy in Indiana. The first order, 25-38, aligns Indianas environmental standards with federal laws such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. By adopting these standards as the baseline, Braun said Indiana will avoid implementing new and more stringent regulations, unless required by state law or deemed necessary by the Governor.