Burgum terminates several executive orders related to COVID-19
BISMARCK- Gov. Doug Burgum on Monday signed an executive order terminating several prior executive orders issued during the COVID-19 pandemic that have fulfilled their stated objectives and are no longer necessary.
The terminated orders pertained to:
– temporary emergency licensing requirements for health care facilities and workers;
– workers’ compensation eligibility for first responders, health care workers, funeral home directors and employees, and individuals providing care to those with intellectual or development disabilities;
– the transfer of surplus state property needed for COVID-19 response;
– the reopening of certain businesses;
– work registration requirements for those seeking unemployment benefits;
– public hearings conducted by the Department of Environmental Quality.
Burgum also terminated a prior executive order last week that had allowed for Public Service Commission permit hearings and Department of Trust Lands public land leasing auctions to be conducted by remote means.