Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees

Oct 7, 2011

Summary

Keeps several government advisory groups working until September 30, 2013, and makes small changes to how they are run.

What problem does this solve?

Many important government advisory groups were set to stop working, which would mean the government would lose their expert advice. This order lets these groups keep working for two more years so the government can continue to get their help.

What does this order do?

Extends 15 federal advisory committees

Continues the operation of 15 specific advisory committees, such as the President's Export Council and the Committee for the Preservation of the White House, until September 30, 2013.

Delegates presidential duties

Assigns the President's responsibilities under the Federal Advisory Committee Act for these committees to the head of the designated department or agency for each committee.

Amends White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

Changes the leadership structure of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, specifying a new Co-Chair will be a senior official designated by the President.

Supersedes previous executive order

Replaces sections 1 and 2 of Executive Order 13511 with the new provisions in this order.

Who does this affect?

Federal government agencies
Members of federal advisory committees
Specific communities advised by the committees (e.g., people with intellectual disabilities, tribal colleges)

What is the real world impact?

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Ensures continuity of government advice

Prevents the disruption of important advisory functions by extending the life of committees that provide expert advice on various topics. This is a standard administrative procedure to keep these groups running.

When does this start?

This order takes effect on September 30, 2011, and continues certain committees until 2013.

Committee continuance deadline

All listed advisory committees are continued until September 30, 2013.