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Proc 8802ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8802

Earth Day, 2012

President Obama proclaimed April 22, 2012 as Earth Day, encouraging Americans to participate in environmental protection activities. The proclamation recounts environmental progress since 1970, highlights recent administration actions on fuel economy standards, mercury emissions limits, and the new Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools program, and emphasizes environmental literacy and STEM education.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 24577

Impact dates

  1. Earth Day proclaimed date

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 22, 2012 as Earth Day
  • Encourage Americans to participate in environmental protection programs and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Earth Day proclaimed for April 22, 2012

Near term (90d)

  • First Green Ribbon Schools awards anticipated

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proclamation mixes ceremonial declaration with implicit promotion of contested regulatory actions (fuel economy standards, mercury rules)
  • Vague timing for 'first Green Ribbons' award creates uncertainty about actual deadline
Proclamation 8802: Earth Day, 2012 · Executive Orders