Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees
Continues Several Federal Advisory Committees Until September 2011
What it does
Agency heads must perform the President’s duties under the Federal Advisory Committee Act for the listed committees, following Administrator of General Services’ guidelines.
Real-world impact
- Keeps the named advisory committees operating until September 30, 2011.
- Shifts Presidential oversight responsibilities to the designated department and agency heads.
- Requires agency heads to follow procedures set by the Administrator of General Services.
Topics
Summary
This order continues each advisory committee listed in the text through September 30, 2011, keeping those federal advisory panels active. The listed committees include groups advising on topics such as the White House, infrastructure, labor, education, health, science, and trade.
The order also directs the head of each department or agency named after a committee to perform the President’s duties under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, following guidelines from the Administrator of General Services, and takes effect September 30, 2009.
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