# 2026-08016: Presidential Nod Speeds Up Domestic Oil Refining and Logistics

2026-08016, Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Domestic Petroleum Production, Refining, and Logistics Capacity, is a Federal Register presidential document from Executive Office of the President published 2026-04-23, effective 2026-04-20; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-08).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-08016
- As of: 2026-06-08
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-08016
- Title: Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Domestic Petroleum Production, Refining, and Logistics Capacity
- Type: Presidential Document
- Agencies: Executive Office of the President
- Citation: 91 FR 21933
- Published: 2026-04-23
- Effective: 2026-04-20
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

Presidential Nod Speeds Up Domestic Oil Refining and Logistics

## Summary

The President has declared that America’s oil production, refining, and delivery systems are super important for national defense and need a boost. Because of delays and money problems, the government will step in to help speed things up and make sure the military and economy stay strong. This means new investments and support starting now to keep our energy safe and steady.

## Effects PRIA read

- Petroleum Capacity Declared Critical: benefit, high. The President determined on April 20, 2026 that domestic petroleum production, refining, and logistics capacity are essential to national defense. This includes exploration and production, gathering and transmission pipelines, storage, and marine terminals, which are now officially treated as indus…
- Federal Purchases and Financial Support Authorized: benefit, high. The Secretary of Energy is authorized to make purchases, purchase commitments, and provide financial support or other financial instruments to develop domestic petroleum production, refining, and logistics projects pursuant to section 303 of the Defense Production Act. The determination to implemen…
- Statutory Requirements Waived to Speed Action: benefit, medium. For the purpose of expanding petroleum production, refining, and logistics capacity, the President waived the requirements of section 303(a)(1) through 303(a)(6) of the Defense Production Act pursuant to section 303(a)(7). This waiver was made in the April 20, 2026 determination to allow more rapid…

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## Sources
- [2026-08016 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/23/2026-08016/presidential-determination-pursuant-to-section-303-of-the-defense-production-act-of-1950-as-amended)
- [2026-08016 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-23/pdf/2026-08016.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-08016 (as of 2026-06-08).