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Proc 8967ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8967

National Building Safety Month, 2013

This proclamation designates May 2013 as National Building Safety Month, encouraging awareness of building safety, disaster-resistant codes, and energy efficiency. It calls on citizens, agencies, businesses, and organizations to participate in awareness activities and learn about building safety contributions.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 26217

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 2013 as National Building Safety Month
  • Encourage citizens, government agencies, businesses, nonprofits, and other interested groups to join awareness activities
  • Call on all Americans to learn more about contributing to building safety

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing; May 2013 designated as National Building Safety Month

Near term (90d)

  • Awareness activities during May 2013

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No binding mandates; purely hortatory language ('encourage', 'call on')
  • Vague references to Administration activities lack specific commitments or funding
Proclamation 8967: National Building Safety Month, 2013 · Executive Orders