What is the purpose of implementing Executive Order 13423; Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management?
Executive Order (E.O.) 13423 requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to adhere to the policy set forth in the E.O. “that Federal agencies conduct their environmental, transportation, and energy-related activities under the law in support of their respective missions in an environmentally, economically, and fiscally sounds, intergrated, continuously improving, efficient, and sustainable manner.” The E.O. requires USDA to develop and implement environmental management systems (EMS) and sustainable practices that adhere to the requirements specified in the E.O. The purpose of this memorandum is to emphasize the importance of internal USDA actions to meet these requirements.
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