Amendments to Executive Orders 12131 and 13539
Dec 27, 2011
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Dec 19, 2011
Published on: Dec 27, 2011
Dec 27, 2011
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Dec 19, 2011
Published on: Dec 27, 2011
Summary
Changes the members of the President's Export Council and gives the Department of Energy the job of funding the President's science advisory council.
What problem does this solve?
The membership lists and support structures for certain presidential advisory groups were out of date. This order updates the members of the President's Export Council and assigns the Department of Energy to support the science and technology council.
What does this order do?
Updates membership of the President's Export Council
Changes the list of government departments, agencies, and other members that make up the President's Export Council.
Changes support for the President's Science and Technology Council
Makes the Department of Energy responsible for giving money and support to the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST).
Assigns duties for the science council
Gives the Secretary of Energy the President's duties for the science council under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, except for reporting to Congress.
Who does this affect?
- Federal advisory committees
- Department of Energy
- President's Export Council members
What is the real world impact?
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Updates government advisory groups
Adjusts the membership and administrative support for two key advisory councils to make sure they have the right people and resources. This helps the government get better advice on exports and science.
When does this start?
These changes became effective when the order was signed on December 19, 2011.