Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees

Oct 1, 2009

Summary

Keeps several important government advisory groups running until September 30, 2011, and clarifies who is in charge of them.

What problem does this solve?

Many federal advisory committees that provide expert advice to the government were scheduled to end. This order extends their operation for two more years, ensuring the government continues to receive their valuable input.

What does this order do?

Extends multiple federal advisory committees

Continues the operation of 15 specific advisory committees, such as the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, until September 30, 2011.

Assigns management of committees

Gives the head of the designated department or agency for each committee the power to manage its functions under the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

Replaces a previous executive order

Supersedes sections 1 and 2 of Executive Order 13446, which was a previous order continuing these same committees.

Who does this affect?

Federal advisory committee members
Federal agencies
The President of the United States

What is the real world impact?

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Ensures continuity of expert advice

Keeps important advisory groups active so the President and federal agencies continue to get expert opinions on topics like science, education, and national security. This avoids disruption in government work and maintains a steady flow of information for decision-making.

When does this start?

This order took effect on September 30, 2009, and sets a new expiration date for the committees.

Committee expiration date

All listed advisory committees are continued until September 30, 2011.

Order effective date

This executive order became effective on September 30, 2009.