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Overview of Executive Orders Affecting Federal Facilities

The Executive Office has published numerous orders that direct Federal Agencies and facilities to become leaders in environmental protection and stewardship. The direction for each Executive Order depends on your facility and the activities conducted on-site.

Executive Order 12088--Federal compliance with pollution control standards (1978) — [Sections 5-8 Only]

Executive Order 12580--Superfund implementation (1987)

Executive Order 13016: Amendment to Executive Order 12580 (1996)

Executive Order 13148: Greening the Government Through Leadership in Environmental Management (2000)

Executive Order 13286: Further Amendment to Executive Order 12580 -- Superfund Implementation (2003)

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Last updated on February 12, 2025
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