Bulletin 59-1 to the Heads of Executive Departments and Establishments on the Effects of Alaska Statehood

8th O.F. HEGLIVED 141.25 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT DEC1 8 1958 BUREAU OF THE BUDGET GENTRAL FILES WASHINGTON 25. D.C. BULLETIN NO. 59-1 August 4, 1958 TO THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ESTABLISHMENTS x oF 103 SUBJECT: Effects of Alaska statehood # 1. Purpose. In view of the imminent admission of Alaska to statehood, the President has directed the Bureau of the Budget to take the initiative in the executive branch, beyond the regular responsibilities of the Department of the Interior, in making a study of the effects of statehood on Federal laws and activities in order to develop a program for an orderly transition from territorial status. a copy of the President's letter is attached. Appropriate arrangements will be made centrally to assure necessary coordination with the government of Alaska. 2. Program to be developed on Alaska. Each agency which has functions affected by the admission of Alaska to statehood shall: a. Review the laws, treaties, Executive orders, and directives which it administers, and its implementing regulations, instructions, and procedures in the light of Public Law 85-508 (the Act to provide for the admission of the State of Alaska into the Union) for the purpose of (1) determining what changes, if any, will be necessary or desirable because of Alaska's changed status; (2) identifying any questions, such as those involving statutory interpretation or policy issues, which will require resolution; (3) identifying Federal programs which cannot be initiated or continued with- out legislative or other action by the State of Alaska; and (4) developing, where necessary, drafts of proposed Federal legislation, Executive orders, proclamations, and other appropriate instruments. This review should include any pending legislation or legislative proposals in the draft stage. b. Review organizational arrangements for administration of the agency's programs in Alaska and internal agency regu- lations to identify actions required to accomplish such adjustments and modifications as should be made in connection with the transition to statehood. CROSS CARD FOR STAPF SECRETARY