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Proc 9498ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9498

National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2016

This proclamation designates September 18-24, 2016 as National Farm Safety and Health Week to honor farmers and ranchers and encourage awareness of workplace safety hazards in agriculture. It urges agricultural service organizations to promote farm safety programs and calls on Americans to express appreciation for agricultural workers' contributions.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 65171

Impact dates

  1. Start of National Farm Safety and Health Week observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 18 through September 24, 2016 as National Farm Safety and Health Week
  • Call upon agencies, organizations, businesses, and extension services to strengthen commitment to promoting farm safety and health programs
  • Urge Americans to honor agricultural heritage and express appreciation to farmers, ranchers, and farmworkers

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing
  • National Farm Safety and Health Week designated for September 18-24, 2016

Near term (90d)

  • Observance period September 18-24, 2016

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Language about 'my Administration has encouraged' and 'we have partnered' describes past voluntary efforts rather than creating new binding obligations
  • Calls to action use non-mandatory verbs ('call upon', 'urge') with no enforcement mechanism or appropriation
  • No specific programs, funding, or regulatory requirements established
Proclamation 9498: National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2016 · Executive Orders