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Proc 9459ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9459

National Oceans Month, 2016

President Obama proclaimed June 2016 as National Oceans Month, calling on Americans to protect oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes. The proclamation highlights ocean ecosystems' importance to the economy and climate threats like pollution, acidification, and sea level rise, referencing ongoing implementation of the National Ocean Policy.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 36135

Impact dates

  1. National Oceans Month begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim June 2016 as National Oceans Month
  • Call upon Americans to take action to protect, conserve, and restore oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes

Timeline

Immediate

  • June 2016 designated as National Oceans Month

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No binding mandates or new funding; purely hortatory
  • References to National Ocean Policy and 2016 Annual Work Plan are descriptive of ongoing efforts, not new directives in this proclamation
Proclamation 9459: National Oceans Month, 2016 · Executive Orders