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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a notice about the Local Government Advisory Committee's (LGAC) upcoming public meeting. Originally scheduled for January 9th, the virtual meeting will now take place on January 10th from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. This rescheduling is due to a federal government closure as a mark of respect for President Carter. Interested participants can register by contacting the designated federal officer, Frank Sylvester, at his email or phone number.

The Executive Order 14133 mandates that all executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government will be closed on January 9, 2025, to honor James Earl Carter, Jr., the 39th President of the United States. However, agency heads can decide if specific offices need to stay open for important reasons like national security or public need, and some employees may be required to work. The day will be treated like a standard government holiday for pay and leave purposes. The Office of Personnel Management will oversee the implementation of this directive.

The Executive Order 14129 mandates that all federal executive departments and agencies will be closed on December 24, 2024, allowing their employees the day off before Christmas. However, the heads of these departments can require certain offices to remain open for reasons such as national security or other public needs. The closures are also aligned with existing laws regarding employee pay and leave. The order ensures that it doesn't affect any existing legal authority or create new legal rights.