Today I issued an Executive Order to improve government regulations.

I do hereby proclaim Friday, April 14, 1978, as Pan American Day.

It requires that the public be given the name, address, and telephone number of a knowledgeable agency official who can answer questions about new regulations.

I want the Departments to develop procedures in the following manner:

I am confident that efforts of executive agencies to carry out this order will be matched by similar efforts on the part of the independent regulatory agencies.

The nations of the Americas constantly seek ways to strengthen their ties with each other.

They shall not impose unnecessary burdens on the economy, on individuals, on public or private organizations, or on State and local governments.

This is an example of the kind of change the Executive order is meant to encourage.

The Prime Minister's trip here is in the context of our frequent and close consultations with the United States traditional friends and allies.

We join with its other members in reaffirming our mutual commitment to friendship, trust and cooperation.

Peace and understanding can be achieved only if we are willing to put aside our differences and join together.

Agencies shall establish criteria for identifying which regulations are significant.

This Executive order is an instrument for reversing this trend.

I believe that the new spirit of openness, simplicity and clarity advocated in this Executive Order responds to the public's concerns.

I call upon all Americans to honor these observances with ceremonies and activities.

I have often said that the American people are sick and tired of excessive Federal regulation.

I strongly hope that productive Cyprus negotiations will be reconvened very soon.

The public is seeking a change.