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This executive order, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on 1967-03-30, establishes federal administrative policy concerning "Effective Date of Department of Transportation Act." It is a direct, concise executive instruction delivering focused administrative or military commands to department leadership.
Constitutional Assessment: This action represents an orderly exercise of Article II administrative discretion, managing the internal machinery and personnel of the executive branch without abridging the ancient liberties of the people.
Key Directives & Operative Actions
▪950) April 1, 1967, is hereby prescribed as the date on which the Department of Transportation Act shall take effect.
Exec. Order No. 11340, Lyndon B. Johnson (Mar 30, 1967). Available at https://executiveordersarchive.org/orders/app-executive-order-11340-effective-date-department-transportation-act.
Official Document Text
Source: The American Presidency Project (UCSB Archive)
By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States by Section 15 of the Department of Transportation Act (Public Law 89-670, approved October 15, 1966; 80 Stat. 950) April 1, 1967, is hereby prescribed as the date on which the Department of Transportation Act shall take effect. LYNDON B. JOHNSON The White House March 30, 1967
