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Proclamation 8607

Critical Infrastructure Protection Month, 2010

President Obama proclaimed December 2010 as Critical Infrastructure Protection Month to raise awareness about protecting essential physical and cyber infrastructure systems. The proclamation calls for public recognition and observance through events and training, while highlighting ongoing DHS-led partnership efforts and the Administration's broader infrastructure investment plans.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 75613

Impact dates

  1. Critical Infrastructure Protection Month begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim December 2010 as Critical Infrastructure Protection Month
  • Call upon people of the United States to recognize importance of protecting Nation's resources
  • Observe month with appropriate events and training to enhance national security and resilience

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing
  • December 2010 designated as Critical Infrastructure Protection Month

Near term (90d)

  • Public observance of Critical Infrastructure Protection Month through events and training

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proposed 'bold plan' for infrastructure renewal referenced but not detailed; actual policy follow-through uncertain
  • No binding mandates or funding allocations included—purely awareness-raising
Proclamation 8607: Critical Infrastructure Protection Month, 2010 · Executive Orders