Commerce
Orders where directed actors are tied to Commerce · 28 in Clinton · 264 all terms.
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28 shown · Clinton
Federal Leadership on Global Tobacco Control and Prevention
This executive order establishes U.S. policy to combat global tobacco use through coordinated domestic and international efforts. It restricts federal agencies from promoting tobacco exports, requires HHS participation in tobacco trade policy deliberations, mandates a pilot country needs assessment by year-end 2001, and creates a research and training program focused on women and children.
Federal Interagency Task Force on the District of Columbia
This executive order formally establishes the Federal Interagency Task Force on the District of Columbia, chaired by the OMB Director and composed of 18 cabinet-level and agency heads, to coordinate federal assistance for D.C.'s financial stability, economic growth, and self-governance. It continues and institutionalizes interagency work begun in 1995 to support the nation's capital through improved federal-local coordination.
To Implement Title V of the Trade and Development Act of 2000 and To Modify the Generalized System of Preferences
This proclamation implements Title V of the Trade and Development Act of 2000 by creating new tariff categories for worsted wool fabrics, setting annual import quotas, delegating implementation authority to the Secretary of Commerce and USTR, and modifying the Generalized System of Preferences by redesignating Western Samoa as Samoa (including as least-developed), and restoring GSP treatment for certain Indian handloomed cotton fabrics.
Interagency Task Force on the Economic Development of the Central San Joaquin Valley
This executive order establishes an interagency task force to coordinate federal economic development efforts for California's Central San Joaquin Valley, requiring annual reports for five years and focusing on sustainable growth in seven designated counties. The task force includes 16 agency heads or their designees with a rotating chair among Agriculture, HUD, and Commerce.
Increasing Opportunities and Access for Disadvantaged Businesses
This executive order directs federal agencies to increase contracting opportunities for Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDBs), 8(a) program firms, and Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) through aggressive outreach, goal-setting, enforcement of subcontracting requirements, and limits on contract bundling. It mandates specific participation rates, reporting mechanisms, and coordination with the Small Business Administration to overcome historic underutilization in federal procurement.
To Modify the Quantitative Limitations Applicable to Imports of Wheat Gluten
President Clinton modified a 1998 trade safeguard quota on wheat gluten imports to include Poland, which had previously been exempt. The proclamation also converted the third-year quota to quarterly allocations and suspended GSP duty-free treatment for affected wheat gluten. The modifications took effect June 1, 2000, and run through June 1, 2001.
Marine Protected Areas
This executive order establishes a national system of marine protected areas (MPAs) by directing federal agencies to strengthen existing protections, create new MPAs, and coordinate through a new NOAA Marine Protected Area Center. It requires science-based assessments of ecological needs, pollution threats, and economic effects while mandating that agencies avoid harming MPA resources in their activities.
Delegation of Authority Under Sections 1402 and 1406 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (Public Law 106-65)
President Clinton delegated presidential reporting duties under sections 1402 and 1406 of the FY2000 National Defense Authorization Act to the Secretary of Defense. The memorandum specifies interagency coordination requirements for two classified reports to Congress, with section 1402 addressing proliferation threats and section 1406 addressing weapons of mass destruction, requiring concurrence from State, Commerce, CIA, Treasury, and FBI before submission.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 1406 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (Public Law 106-65)
This memorandum delegates presidential authority under Section 1406 of the FY2000 NDAA to the Secretaries of Energy and Defense, requiring them to jointly prepare a report with assistance from State, Commerce, and the DCI, and to obtain concurrence from those entities before submitting to Congress.
Developing and Promoting Biobased Products and Bioenergy
This executive order creates a federal framework to promote biobased products and bioenergy by establishing an Interagency Council co-chaired by Agriculture and Energy Secretaries, an Advisory Committee, departmental working groups, and a National Coordination Office. It mandates annual strategic plans with measurable objectives covering research coordination, economic and environmental impact analysis, and private sector incentives to make renewable farm and forestry resources competitive in energy and materials markets.
Working Group on Unlawful Conduct on the Internet
This executive order establishes an interagency working group chaired by the Attorney General to study and report on unlawful conduct involving the Internet, including illegal sales of guns, drugs, and child pornography. The group must deliver recommendations within 120 days on whether existing federal laws are sufficient, what new tools or authorities may be needed, and how to empower parents and educators to mitigate risks.
Imposition of Restraints on Imports of Certain Steel Products From the Russian Federation
This proclamation imposes immediate import restrictions on certain steel products from Russia to address market disruption, implementing a bilateral 1999 steel trade agreement. The Secretary of Commerce is delegated authority to administer these restrictions and provide guidance to U.S. Customs. The restrictions apply to articles entered or withdrawn from warehouse on or after a date specified in the Annex and remain in effect for the duration of the agreement.
Delegation of Authority To Conclude an Agreement With the Russian Federation Concerning the Importation of Certain Steel Products
President Clinton delegated authority to the Secretary of Commerce to negotiate and conclude an agreement with Russia restricting imports of certain steel products, citing the 1990 U.S.-Russia Trade Relations Agreement and Title IV of the Trade Act of 1974. The Assistant Secretary for Import Administration may exercise this authority as directed by the Secretary.
Interagency Task Force on the Economic Development of the Southwest Border
This executive order establishes an interagency task force co-chaired by Treasury, Agriculture, and Labor to coordinate federal economic development efforts for the Southwest Border region (within 150 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and California). The task force reports to the Vice President and is charged with analyzing programs, developing recommendations, and focusing on pilot communities, with mandatory reports through 2002.
Invasive Species
This executive order establishes a federal framework to prevent, control, and minimize the impacts of invasive species on the economy, environment, and human health. It creates an interagency Invasive Species Council co-chaired by the Interior, Agriculture, and Commerce secretaries, mandates federal agencies to integrate invasive species prevention into their activities, and requires development of a national management plan with biennial updates.
To Terminate Temporary Duties on Imports of Broom Corn Brooms
President Clinton terminated temporary safeguard duties on broom corn broom imports that had been imposed in November 1996 under section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974. The termination was based on a USITC report and advice from the Secretaries of Commerce and Labor finding that the domestic industry had not made adequate efforts to adjust to import competition, with HTS modifications effective upon signature.
President's Council on Food Safety
Establishes the President's Council on Food Safety, co-chaired by the Secretaries of Agriculture and HHS and the President's Science Advisor, to develop a comprehensive strategic plan for federal food safety activities and coordinate budgets and research across agencies. The Council aims to create a seamless, science-based food safety system through improved interagency coordination.
Increasing Employment of Adults With Disabilities
This executive order establishes a National Task Force on Employment of Adults with Disabilities, chaired by the Secretary of Labor, to develop coordinated federal policy recommendations for increasing employment rates of adults with disabilities. It mandates multiple agency reports and reviews due by November 15, 1998, with subsequent Task Force reports through 2002.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 1322(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996 (Public Law 104-106)
This determination delegates presidential reporting duties under Section 1322(c) of the FY1996 NDAA to the Secretary of Defense, requiring DOD to obtain interagency concurrence from Commerce, State, Treasury, and the DCI before submitting reports to Congress. The delegation permits redelegation no lower than Under Secretary level.
Amendment to Executive Order 12981
This executive order amends Executive Order 12981 to change how license applications are reviewed for commercial communication satellites and hot-section aircraft engine technologies transferred from the U.S. Munitions List to the Commerce Control List. It replaces the Chair's individual decision with a majority vote by the Operating Committee (OC) and the Advisory Committee on Export Policy (ACEP), and specifies new appeal timelines for these categories of exports.
Critical Infrastructure Protection
This executive order establishes the President's Commission on Critical Infrastructure Protection to study vulnerabilities in systems like telecommunications, power, banking, and emergency services, and creates an interim Infrastructure Protection Task Force within the FBI to coordinate threat response until the Commission completes its work. It mandates public-private collaboration to assess physical and cyber threats and develop a national protection strategy.
Empowerment Contracting
This executive order establishes an "Empowerment Contracting Program" to expand federal competition by offering price or evaluation credits to businesses operating in economically distressed communities. The Secretary of Commerce must develop policies and procedures to incentivize qualified large and small businesses to locate in or hire from areas with high poverty rates, designated empowerment zones, or other distressed areas, with annual reporting requirements and implementation rules due within 90 days.
Regulatory ReformWaiver of Penalties and Reduction of Reports
This April 21, 1995 presidential memorandum directs federal agencies to implement two regulatory reform policies: (1) exercising enforcement discretion to waive penalties for small businesses that correct violations in good faith, and (2) reducing by half the frequency of public reporting requirements, with both policies requiring implementation plans to OMB by June 15, 1995 and policy implementation by July 14, 1995. The memorandum excludes law enforcement, national security, foreign affairs, trade restrictions, tax/revenue matters, and statistical agencies from its scope.
Actions Required of all Executive Agencies To Facilitate Payment of Child Support
This executive order directs all federal agencies, including the Uniformed Services, to become model employers in facilitating child support enforcement. It mandates specific actions including wage withholding compliance, service of legal process cooperation, data sharing with state child support agencies, and requires multiple reports and reviews within 60-180 days.
Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction
This executive order declares a national emergency to counter the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems. It establishes a comprehensive framework of export controls, sanctions against foreign persons and countries involved in chemical and biological weapons proliferation, and mandates multilateral diplomatic efforts led by the Secretary of State.
Measures To Restrict the Participation by United States Persons in Weapons Proliferation Activities
This executive order declares a national emergency regarding weapons of mass destruction proliferation and authorizes the Commerce Secretary, in consultation with State, to continue regulating U.S. persons' activities under the Export Administration Regulations. It revokes Executive Order 12868 and immediately continues existing export control rules while allowing for new regulations to prevent participation in proliferation activities.
Delegation of Authorities Under the Iran-Iraq Arms Non-Proliferation Act of 1992
President Clinton delegated to the Secretary of State all presidential functions under the Iran-Iraq Arms Non-Proliferation Act of 1992, with consultation requirements across national security and economic agencies. The delegation applies to any future amendments or successor legislation.
Continuation of Export Control Regulations
President Clinton declared a national emergency to continue export control regulations after the Export Administration Act of 1979 expired. The order maintains existing export restrictions and boycott-related rules under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, revoking a prior emergency declaration from June 1994.