Federal Register #2026-18020

Executive Order to Rename Lake Ontario as Lake America

This executive order from the Executive Office of the President announces the official renaming of Lake Ontario to Lake America. - Government buyer: - Executive Office of the President - Secretary of the Interior - Board on Geographic Names - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned - No products or services are being procured - Key requirements: - Update all federal references and the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) to reflect the new name - Implementation to be coordinated by the Secretary of the Interior and the Board on Geographic Names - Emphasizes the strategic and economic importance of the lake - No procurement, product, or service requirements included

Description

This executive order issued by the President honors the American history of the Great Lakes and officially renames Lake Ontario as Lake America. The order highlights the significance of the lake to American exploration, commerce, and defense, and directs the Secretary of the Interior to take appropriate actions to rename the lake and update federal references accordingly. The renaming reflects the lake's economic and strategic importance to the United States. The order also outlines provisions for implementation consistent with applicable law and budget availability.

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