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Appendix BProclamations that Address Global Warming, ClimateChange or Greenhouse Gas EmissionsThe following is a list of the 17 proclamations published in the Federal Register thatinclude the terms global warming, climate change or greenhouse gas, and excerpts fromthe proclamations with some notable language: 11) Proc. 6085, Jan. 3, 1990, Earth Day, George Bush: 2 “Tremendous progress hasbeen made during the past 20 years in addressing environmental problems, yetgreat challenges remain. Many scientists are concerned that a buildup of certaingases in the atmosphere may cause significant climate changes with serious,widespread consequences, and there is growing evidence that the stratosphericozone layer is gradually being depleted. . . . That is why, as we welcome thepromise of a new decade, we must strengthen and renew our commitment toenvironmental protection. . . . The United States has also been a leader in theworldwide effort to study and address global climate change. Through ourparticipation in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, we are workingto promote environmental safeguards not only at home but also abroad. Today wevow to press on with this vital work. On the day he signed the NationalEnvironmental Policy Act, President Nixon said the 1970s ‘must be the yearswhen America pays its debt to the past by reclaiming the purity of its air, itswaters, and our living environment.’ Today I say the 1990s must be the yearswhen we not only pay our debt to the past, but also fulfill our obligation to protectthis earthly home for generations yet unborn.”2) Proc. 6274, Apr. 22, 1991, Earth Day, George Bush: 3 “Through our firmcommitment and our substantial investment, we have improved significantly thequality of our air, land, and water resources. The United States leads the world inenvironmental protection, and we intend to keep it that way. Ouraccomplishments during the past year are a special source of pride. During 1990the United States was instrumental in strengthening the Montreal Protocol onSubstances That Deplete the Ozone Layer. . . . We expanded the world's leadingglobal climate change research program, and we took several domestic policyactions including an ambitious reforestation initiative, that will reduce harmfulemissions that can contribute to the ‘greenhouse effect.’”3) Proc. 6498, Oct. 24, 1992, United Nations Day, George Bush: “Recently theUnited States was proud to become the first industrialized nation to ratify the1 Footnotes identify proclamations supported by legislation.2 Senate Joint Resolution 159 has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation inobservance of this day.3 Senate Joint Resolution 119 has designated April 22, 1991, as "Earth Day" and has authorized andrequested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this day.CEES Page | WW
United Nations Framework Convention on Global Climate Change, which wassigned in Rio de Janeiro in June.”4) Proc. 6920, Sept. 18, 1996, Establishment of the Grand Staircase-EscalanteNational Monument, Bill Clinton: See first paragraph of this section.5) Proc. 7094, May 8, 1998, National Defense Transportation Day and Week, BillClinton: 4 “While recognizing the many benefits we derive from our transportationsystem, we also acknowledge the need to use and develop it responsibly to ensurethe protection of our environment. We are making progress in this goal as well:we have funded many projects to improve transit services and accommodationsfor bicyclists and pedestrians; we are turning historic railroad terminals intomultimodal transportation centers; and funds from transportation programs havehelped to support wetlands restoration projects and have aided communities inplanning both transit projects and sustainable development. We must build onthese efforts by also working to reduce the pollutants and greenhouse gases thatour transportation system creates. Recognizing the need for safety, security, andenvironmental stewardship in America's transportation system, we also mustinvest in our transportation infrastructure.”6) Proc. 7101, May 29, 1998, National Alternative Fuels Week, Bill Clinton:“Today's American transportation system remains enormously dependent on oil.Highway transportation alone accounts for more than half of our Nation's oildemand, . . . Transportation is the second largest contributor to U.S. GHGemissions and will likely be the most significant contributor by the year 2000.Fortunately, vehicles that are powered by alternatives to conventional gasolineand diesel fuels are already on the market, and domestically produced, renewablealternative fuels are readily available to American consumers. These alternativefuels--such as ethanol, methanol, natural gas, propane, electricity, and biodiesel--can make significant contributions to our energy security and environmentalquality. By increasing the use of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs), we can reduceour demand for imported oil, create new products, jobs, and businesses, andimprove air quality by dramatically reducing carbon dioxide emissions as well asthe hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter that are such majorcontributors to urban air pollution.”7) Proc. 7104, Jun. 5, 1998, National Homeownership Week, Bill Clinton: “Thenew partnership I recently launched with America's building industry--thePartnership for Advancing Technology in Housing--will dramatically improve theenergy efficiency of new homes, reducing the greenhouse gases that cause globalwarming and cutting homeowners' energy bills.”4 The United States Congress, by joint resolution approved May 14, 1962 (36 U.S.C. 166), declared that theweek in which that Friday falls be designated "National Transportation Week."CEES Page | XX
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Proposal IndexPage NumberA Establis
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D-01 Direct the federal Climate Cha
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I. IntroductionThis report is a fol
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• The President shall not substit
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42, Chapter 77, Subchapter III expl
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In addition, it delegates to the Pr
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C. Presidential ProclamationsThere
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2. The developed country Parties an
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A. Establish National Energy and Ca
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the Nation, paying particular atten
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The President should establish the
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The President should establish the
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This proposal is framed in terms of
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partnership is working to reduce me
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Good candidate to implement by exec
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Executive Orders. There are 30 exec
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Congress annually a comprehensive r
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The Rural Utilities Services (RUS)
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through the energy policy, has some
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Direct the EPA to work with the Chi
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private members: E.O. 12216, the Pr
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next 20 years.” 181 From the publ
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Direct the EPA to immediately begin
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scientific judgment.” 199 Further
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Direct the EPA to immediately grant
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of climate change in California are
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Direct the EPA and DOE to collabora
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The ATA is a private entity, and as
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and Bioenergy, establishes an inter
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Authority over the Entities Subject
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Direct the DOT to reconvene the Cli
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Direct NASA to restore earth scienc
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Direct the Council on Environmental
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C. Improve Federal StewardshipDirec
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3. Background.OMB performs legislat
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There are numerous executive orders
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Federal Energy Management Executive
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1973; (3) E.O. 12845, Requiring Age
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This proposal is consistent with an
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4. GHG reduction goals to transport
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President, but the President “may
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Declare that it is the responsibili
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1. Statutory provisions that establ
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whenever feasible; and disposal or
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species is listed as a threatened s
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Determination of priorities which a
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3.2 Declaring that it is the respon
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Management, (June 3, 1999) includes
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economic, and other requirements of
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environment.” Based on the polici
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D. Protect American Taxpayers from
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special committees but are expressl
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Direct the federal Climate Change S
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The CCSP is an executive branch age
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E. Mobilize the MarketplaceDirect t
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pollutants. Further, courts give gr
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Direct the Council on Environmental
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methods, and data related to sustai
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F. Build Public-Private Partnership
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printed in the Federal Register and
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that officer or employee. Advisory
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