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Proc 8871ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8871

National Public Lands Day, 2012

President Obama proclaimed September 29, 2012 as National Public Lands Day, encouraging Americans to volunteer in caring for public lands and participate in a day of public service. The proclamation celebrates the value of public lands for tourism, health, local economies, energy, biodiversity, and national heritage while referencing the America's Great Outdoors initiative.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 60277

Impact dates

  1. National Public Lands Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 29, 2012 as National Public Lands Day
  • Encourage all Americans to participate in a day of public service for our lands

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of September 29, 2012 as National Public Lands Day

Near term (90d)

  • Encouraged volunteer activities on September 29, 2012

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8871: National Public Lands Day, 2012 · Executive Orders