Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees

Oct 4, 2017

Summary

Keeps a list of specific federal advisory groups running until September 30, 2019, and gives department heads the power to manage them.

What problem does this solve?

Many federal advisory committees were set to expire, which would stop their work. This order extends their operation, ensuring they can continue to provide expert advice to the government.

What does this order do?

Continues 32 advisory committees

Extends the operation of 32 specific federal advisory committees, covering topics from science to health, until September 30, 2019.

Delegates management authority

Assigns the head of the designated department or agency to perform the President's functions for each committee, following General Services Administration rules.

Revokes infrastructure council

Cancels Executive Order 13805, which established the Presidential Advisory Council on Infrastructure.

Supersedes previous continuance order

Replaces sections 1 and 2 of Executive Order 13708, which was the previous order for continuing advisory committees.

Who does this affect?

Federal government agencies
Members of federal advisory committees
Policy advisors

What is the real world impact?

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Ensures continuity of expert advice

Maintains the operation of various expert panels that advise the President and federal agencies on important issues, preventing a gap in guidance on topics like science, health, and national security.

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Streamlines committee management

Gives the heads of specific departments and agencies the responsibility for managing these committees, making the process more efficient.

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Revokes a recent infrastructure council

Cancels the Presidential Advisory Council on Infrastructure, established just months prior. This signals a potential shift in the administration's approach to infrastructure policy development.

When does this start?

The order takes effect on September 30, 2017, and sets a new expiration date for the committees.

Termination date for committees

All listed advisory committees are continued until September 30, 2019.

Effective date of the order

The executive order becomes effective on September 30, 2017.