Continuance Of Certain Federal Advisory Committees

2013-10-04Executive Order 13652
Signed by: Barack Obama
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Headline: Continues Multiple Federal Advisory Committees Until September 30, 2015

What it does: Agency heads must continue the listed advisory committees until September 30, 2015 and perform the President's duties under the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

Real World Impact:
  • Keeps the listed federal advisory committees operating until September 30, 2015.
  • Makes agency heads perform the President's duties under the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
  • Changes membership rules and advisory duties for the National Infrastructure Advisory Council.
Topics: federal advisory committees, government operations, infrastructure security, appointments

Summary

This order continues a long list of federal advisory committees through September 30, 2015. It names the department or agency head for each committee and says those heads will perform the President's duties under the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

The order also amends earlier executive orders, including changes to the National Infrastructure Advisory Council's membership and functions, and makes technical adjustments to other committee rules. It became effective September 30, 2013.

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