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Proc 8657ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8657

Earth Day, 2011

Energy & EnvironmentEnergy & Environment

In simple terms

President Obama proclaimed April 22, 2011 as Earth Day, encouraging Americans to participate in environmental service programs and activities. The proclamation emphasizes climate change as a global challenge, highlights clean energy investment, and references ongoing federal environmental programs and the America's Great Outdoors Initiative.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 23685

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 76 FR 23685

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Earth Day proclaimed

Key directives

  • Encourage all Americans to participate in service programs and activities that will protect our environment

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation of April 22, 2011 as Earth Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proclamation mixes ceremonial observance with policy framing on climate change and clean energy, but contains no binding directives or new commitments
  • Reference to 'America's Great Outdoors Initiative' is descriptive of existing program, not directive
Proclamation 8657: Earth Day, 2011 · Executive Orders