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Executive Order 13229

Amendment to Executive Order 13045, Extending the Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children

This executive order extends the lifespan of the Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children from 4 years to 6 years from the date of the order. The amendment modifies Executive Order 13045 of 1997 by replacing the original time limitation.

Federal Register Open PDF 66 FR 52013

Impact dates

  1. Task Force authority expires (6 years from signing)

Key directives

  • Amend Executive Order 13045, section 3-306
  • Replace '4 years from first meeting' with '6 years from the date of this order'

Timeline

Immediate

  • Task Force lifespan extended to 6 years from October 9, 2001

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Task Force operations continue until October 9, 2007

Risks & tensions

  • Minimal tension; routine administrative extension of existing body
  • Original 'first meeting' date unknown, so actual extension length uncertain relative to original schedule
Executive Order 13229: Amendment to Executive Order 13045, Extending the Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children · Executive Orders