[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 234 (Tuesday, December 6, 2011)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 76021-76022]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-31412]


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 The President

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                Proclamation 8760 of November 30, 2011

                
Critical Infrastructure Protection Month, 2011

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                From irrigation to the Internet, our Nation's critical 
                infrastructure supports an incredible array of services 
                and industries that are essential to our continued 
                success and prosperity. Critical infrastructure 
                includes all systems and assets, both physical and 
                virtual, that make vital contributions to our security, 
                economic stability, public health, or safety. This 
                month, we affirm the fundamental importance of our 
                critical infrastructure and recommit to preparing for, 
                responding to, and recovering from hazardous events and 
                emergencies efficiently and effectively.

                My Administration is resolute in our dedication to a 
                safe, secure future for our Nation. Natural disasters, 
                pandemic diseases, and acts of terrorism can pose 
                serious risks to our critical infrastructure, and it is 
                imperative we are prepared in the event of an 
                emergency. To reduce risks and improve our national 
                preparedness, we are fortifying our partnerships with 
                State, local, territorial, and tribal governments to 
                close gaps in our protection programs and promote 
                collaboration at all levels of government. We are also 
                engaging a wide variety of private stakeholders, 
                including critical infrastructure owners and operators, 
                to expand and reinforce critical infrastructure 
                protection. And, with the If You See Something, Say 
                Something campaign, we are empowering individuals and 
                communities across America to help improve public 
                safety. All of us have a role to play in strengthening 
                our national security, and together, we are taking 
                steps to foster a culture of resilience.

                As we navigate new and uncertain challenges in the 
                digital age, we must also address the growing threat 
                cyber attacks present to our transportation networks, 
                electricity grid, financial systems, and other assets 
                and infrastructure. Cybersecurity remains a priority 
                for my Administration, and we are committed to 
                protecting our critical infrastructure by taking 
                decisive action against cyber threats. To ensure the 
                safety of our most vital operations, we are working to 
                give public and private organizations the ability to 
                obtain cybersecurity assistance quickly and 
                effectively. These efforts will bolster our ability to 
                withstand any attack, whether virtual or physical.

                During Critical Infrastructure Protection Month, we 
                reflect on our responsibility to protect the vital 
                systems and assets that sustain our country and our 
                people. Strengthening our national security and 
                resilience is a task for all of us, and by promoting 
                awareness and partnering with one another, we can make 
                essential progress toward safe, secure, and prosperous 
                horizons for every American.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the 
                United States, do hereby proclaim December 2011 as 
                Critical Infrastructure Protection Month. I call upon 
                the people of the United States to recognize the 
                importance of protecting our Nation's critical 
                resources and to observe this month with appropriate 
                events and training to enhance our national security 
                and resilience.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                thirtieth day of November, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand eleven, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-sixth.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2011-31412
Filed 12-5-11; 8:45 am]
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