Amending Executive Order 13390
Extends Gulf Coast Recovery Coordinator's Term to September 2009
What it does
The order extends the Coordinator's authority to coordinate federal support for Gulf Coast recovery through September 30, 2009.
Real-world impact
- Keeps federal recovery coordination for the Gulf Coast active until September 30, 2009.
- Continues federal agency involvement in rebuilding efforts under the Coordinator.
- Affects residents and communities in the Gulf Coast region seeking federal assistance.
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Summary
This order amends a prior executive order by replacing the end date of February 28, 2009 with a new end date of September 30, 2009 to extend the work of the Coordinator of Federal Support for the Recovery and Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast Region.
The change keeps federal coordination of Gulf Coast recovery efforts in place so the Coordinator and supporting agencies can continue recovery and rebuilding work; it cites authority from the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act and presidential powers.
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