Amending Executive Order 13390

Feb 24, 2009
Feb 24, 2009

Summary

Changes a date in a previous order to let the person in charge of federal help for the Gulf Coast keep working longer.

What problem does this solve?

Federal support for rebuilding the Gulf Coast was set to end, which could have stopped the recovery work. This order extends the deadline, allowing federal support to continue for several more months.

What does this order do?

Extends deadline for Gulf Coast recovery coordinator
Changes the end date for the Coordinator of Federal Support for the Recovery and Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast Region from February 28, 2009, to September 30, 2009.

Who does this affect?

  • Residents of the Gulf Coast Region
  • Federal agencies involved in disaster recovery

What is the real world impact?

Continues support for disaster recovery
Ensures that federal efforts to help the Gulf Coast region recover and rebuild after past disasters do not stop prematurely. This provides stability and continued leadership for the ongoing projects.

When does this start?

This order takes effect immediately on February 20, 2009, and sets a new deadline for federal work.
New end date for federal support coordinator
The work of the Coordinator of Federal Support for the Recovery and Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast Region is extended to September 30, 2009.