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Executive Order 12910

Providing for the Closing of Government Departments and agencies on April 27, 1994

This executive order closes all executive departments and federal agencies on April 27, 1994, as a mark of respect for former President Richard Nixon following his death. The closure applies to federal employees' compensation and leave under 5 U.S.C. 6103(b), with exemptions for national security, defense, and other public needs as determined by agency heads.

Federal Register 59 FR 21915
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Impact dates

  1. All executive departments and agencies closed as mark of respect for Richard Nixon

Key directives

  • Close all executive departments, independent establishments, and governmental agencies including field services on April 27, 1994
  • Treat April 27, 1994 as falling under 5 U.S.C. 6103(b) for employee compensation and leave purposes
  • Allow agency heads to exempt offices/installations in State, Defense, and other agencies for national security, defense, or other public reasons

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Closure of government offices on April 27, 1994
  • Exemption determinations by agency heads for national security/defense operations

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Minimal operational tension given routine nature of presidential funeral closures; exemption clause provides necessary flexibility for critical functions
  • Vague phrase 'other public reasons' in Section 2 grants broad discretionary authority to agency heads without defining standards
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