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President Trump signed Proclamation 10012 on May 29, 2020, designating June 2020 as Great Outdoors Month. The proclamation encouraged Americans to explore and appreciate outdoor spaces and natural resources. The proclamation had no regulatory effect and did not alter existing environmental policy or law.
President Trump signed Proclamation 10012 on May 29, 2020, designating June 2020 as National Ocean Month. The proclamation acknowledges ocean resources and directs federal attention to ocean-related policies and initiatives during that month. The proclamation has no direct statutory effect on Americans but serves as a formal recognition of ocean conservation and economic interests.
On September 6, 2019, the Trump administration signed Memorandum 2019-19930 establishing a line of succession for leadership positions within the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). The memorandum specified the order in which CEQ duties would be assumed if the chair became unavailable. This affected the administrative structure of the federal agency responsible for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act and coordinating environmental policy across agencies.
President Trump signed Proclamation 2019-9977 on May 31, 2019, designating June 2019 as Great Outdoors Month. The proclamation encourages Americans to enjoy and appreciate outdoor recreation and natural spaces. The proclamation has no regulatory effect and does not restrict or mandate actions by Americans or federal agencies.
President Trump signed Proclamation 2018-12259 on May 31, 2018, designating June 2018 as National Ocean Month. The proclamation directs federal attention to ocean conservation, marine resources, and coastal economies. The proclamation has no direct regulatory effect on Americans but formally recognizes ocean stewardship as a national priority for the designated month.
President Trump signed Proclamation 2018-12033 on May 30, 2018, designating June 2018 as Great Outdoors Month. The proclamation encourages Americans to spend time in national parks, forests, and public lands, and recognizes outdoor recreation as part of American heritage. The proclamation is ceremonial and establishes a monthlong observance with no direct regulatory or budgetary impact on Americans.
President Trump signed Proclamation 2017-11774 on May 31, 2017, designating June 2017 as Great Outdoors Month. The proclamation encourages Americans to visit and enjoy federal public lands and waters. The proclamation has no regulatory effect and does not change access to or management of federal lands.