A sedimentary rock formed on land has a continental sedimentary environment. Examples of continental environments are lagoons, lakes, swamps, floodplains and alluvial fans. In the quiet water of swamps, lakes and lagoons, fine sediment is deposited, mingled with organic material from dead plants and animals.
Related to executive clemency: amnesty. n. the power of a President in federal criminal cases, and the Governor in state convictions, to pardon a person convicted of a crime, commute the sentence (shorten it, often to time already served), or reduce it from death to another lesser sentence.
All executive clemency related correspondence is handled by the Department of Justiceâs Office of the Pardon Attorney (OPA). Correspondence sent directly to the White House or the DOJ leadership concerning the Presidentâs executive clemency power is forwarded to OPA for an official response.