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Proc 10480ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10480

50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act

This proclamation commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act of 1972, celebrating its achievements in reducing water pollution and restoring waterways. It declares October 18, 2022 as the anniversary date and calls on Americans to observe the milestone, while highlighting ongoing Biden administration water protection efforts including restored wetlands protections, PFAS pollution combat, and infrastructure investments.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 63661

Impact dates

  1. 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act proclaimed date

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 18, 2022 as the 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this milestone and recommit to protecting water resources

Timeline

Immediate

  • October 18, 2022 declared as 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Document references contested policy actions (restored federal water protections, PFAS regulations) without directive force; these are framed as administration accomplishments rather than new mandates
  • Mention of 'environmental injustices' and climate threats is rhetorical framing without binding policy mechanism
Proclamation 10480: 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act · Executive Orders