USDA Sustainable Operations Council – Implementing Executive Order 13423, Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management

PURPOSE

This Departmental Regulation (DR) permanently authorizes the Sustainable Operations Council (SOC) to provide additional emphasis, senior-level leadership, and coordination on sustainable operating policies department-wide.

The DR sets forth the policy, roles, and responsibilities in Secretary’s Memorandum 5500-002, Implementing Executive Order 13423, Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management.