Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Domestic Petroleum Production, Refining, and Logistics Capacity

The order directs federal agencies to implement a Presidential Determination under section 303 of the Defense Production Act finding domestic petroleum production, refining, and logistics capacity—including exploration and production, pipelines, storage, and marine terminals—are essential to national defense and to take actions to expand those capacities. It authorizes purchases, purchase commitments, financial support for developing production capabilities, and other measures to address financing, long lead times, permitting, and supply-chain constraints and waives certain statutory requirements under section 303 to enable expedited Federal support.