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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is asking the public for comments on an information collection process related to emergency management priorities. This process supports the President's authority under the Defense Production Act to prioritize and allocate resources for national defense, including homeland security and emergency preparedness. The information helps ensure timely delivery of goods and services needed for emergency management. Comments are welcomed to assess the necessity, utility, and potential improvements of this process, and must be submitted by March 5, 2021.

In Executive Order 14236, the President has decided to rescind additional executive orders and actions that were put in place during the prior administration. This order, building on a previous executive order from January 20, 2025, is aimed at restoring "common sense" and encouraging American potential. A number of executive orders, memoranda, and presidential determinations, primarily focused on areas like COVID-19 response, energy supply, worker empowerment, and biotechnology, have been revoked. The order clarifies that it does not change any legal authority, is subject to applicable laws, and does not create legal rights for any party.

The executive order aims to strengthen the United States' response to the COVID-19 pandemic by ensuring a robust supply chain for necessary medical supplies. It directs several federal departments to assess and address shortages in pandemic response supplies like PPE and vaccines and suggests using the Defense Production Act to resolve these shortfalls. The order also focuses on strategies for long-term resilience in the pandemic supply chain, pricing controls to prevent hoarding and price gouging, and better access to the Strategic National Stockpile for Tribal authorities. Additionally, it requires a plan for enhancing domestic manufacturing capabilities for future pandemics.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) organized a series of meetings to initiate a Voluntary Agreement aimed at ensuring the availability of essential healthcare resources during pandemics. These meetings, which took place in early January 2021, were part of an effort to prioritize the production and distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in response to COVID-19. The objectives included setting priorities for PPE and identifying necessary tasks while safeguarding trade secrets and sensitive information by keeping the meetings closed to the public. This initiative falls under the Defense Production Act, which allows for such agreements to strengthen national defense efforts.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is hosting a remote meeting via web conference to discuss the Voluntary Agreement for the Manufacture and Distribution of Critical Healthcare Resources for pandemic response. The meeting will occur on January 15, 2021, from 2 to 4 p.m. Eastern Time, with the first hour open to the public. Interested members of the public can participate by submitting written comments in advance using the provided methods by January 14, 2021. Part of the meeting will be closed to the public to protect confidential information and ensure willing participation from private sector partners.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized a rule known as the Emergency Management Priorities and Allocations System (EMPAS), which allows it to prioritize certain contracts that promote national defense. This rule is part of FEMA's response to the COVID-19 emergency and aims to ensure critical materials and resources are available domestically. The rule, effective January 8, 2021, was established under the Defense Production Act and involves giving some contracts priority for health and medical resources needed to combat COVID-19. It follows the interim rule published in May 2020, with minor technical changes.

This executive order, titled "Immediate Measures To Increase American Mineral Production", was issued by the President to boost mineral production in the United States. It outlines several steps to increase domestic mining, including identifying and fast-tracking priority mineral projects and easing regulations to encourage private investment. The order involves various government departments, such as Defense, Interior, and Energy, in identifying suitable lands for mineral production and facilitating infrastructure development. It also includes provisions for financial incentives and support for businesses engaged in mineral production to enhance national and economic security.