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Proclamation 8503

Earth Day, 2010

President Obama proclaims April 22, 2010 as Earth Day, marking its 40th anniversary. The proclamation recounts the history of Earth Day, celebrates past environmental achievements like the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, and encourages Americans to participate in environmental protection activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 21977

Impact dates

  1. Earth Day proclaimed

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 22, 2010 as Earth Day
  • Encourage all Americans to participate in programs and activities that will protect our environment and contribute to a healthy, sustainable future

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of April 22, 2010 as Earth Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8503: Earth Day, 2010 · Executive Orders