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EO 134862009-01-09Bush

Strengthening Laboratory Biosecurity in the United States

This executive order establishes an interagency Working Group co-chaired by the Secretaries of Defense and Health and Human Services to review and evaluate security practices at facilities handling biological select agents and toxins. The group must submit recommendations within 180 days on improving physical, facility, and personnel security across federal and nonfederal laboratories, then terminates 60 days after that report.

Memo2008-12-23Bush

Provision of Aviation Insurance Coverage for Commercial Air Carrier Service in Domestic and International Operations

This memorandum extends federal aviation insurance coverage for U.S.-flag commercial air carriers through August 31, 2009, authorizing the Secretary of Transportation to provide insurance or reinsurance when commercial coverage is unavailable on reasonable terms. The President delegates authority to the Secretary to extend the program in additional periods as needed. The directive requires immediate notification to all air carriers and Federal Register publication.

Memo2008-11-25Bush

Provision of Marine War Risk Insurance Coverage

This memorandum approves the provision of U.S. government-backed marine war risk insurance for vessels operating in the Black Sea for 90 days when private insurance is unavailable on reasonable terms. It delegates authority to the Secretary of Transportation, requires consultation with the Secretary of State and OMB for large exposures, and mandates immediate notification to U.S.-flag vessel operators and Federal Register publication.

EO 134792008-11-18Bush

Transformation of the National Air Transportation System

This executive order directs the Secretary of Transportation to lead implementation of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen), a modernized air traffic control system. It establishes interagency coordination requirements across Defense, Commerce, Homeland Security, and NASA, with specific deadlines for creating support staff and an advisory committee.

Memo2007-12-27Bush

Provision of Aviation Insurance Coverage for Commercial Air Carrier Service in Domestic and International Operations

This memorandum authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to provide federal aviation insurance or reinsurance to U.S.-flag air carriers from December 27, 2007 through August 31, 2008, with a possible extension to December 31, 2008 if commercial insurance is unavailable on reasonable terms. The President delegates authority to the Secretary to extend coverage based on determinations of national security, air commerce, or foreign policy necessity.

EO 134462007-09-28Bush

Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees and Amendments to and Revocation of Other Executive Orders

This executive order continues 16 federal advisory committees until September 30, 2009, revokes the tax reform advisory panel (EO 13369), supersedes parts of EO 13385, and substantially amends EO 12994 to expand and rename the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities with new membership requirements and advisory functions.

EO 134392007-07-18Bush

Establishing an Interagency Working Group on Import Safety

This executive order creates a temporary interagency working group led by HHS to review and recommend improvements to U.S. import safety procedures. The group must deliver recommendations to the President within 60 days through the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, then disband.

Det 85-142007-06-05Bush

Partial Resumption of Travel to Lebanon To Promote Peace and Security

This determination partially lifts a 22-year-old ban on U.S. air transportation to Lebanon, allowing only U.S. government-contracted carriers to fly passengers (including non-citizens) and humanitarian goods to and from Lebanon. All other prohibitions from the 1985, 1992, and 1998 determinations remain in effect.

EO 134342007-05-17Bush

National Security Professional Development

This executive order establishes a framework to improve national security workforce capabilities by requiring a National Strategy for professional development, creating an interagency Steering Committee chaired by OPM, and directing agency heads to enhance education, training, and cross-government assignment opportunities for security professionals. It specifically assigns implementation roles to Defense, State, Intelligence, and Homeland Security for their respective personnel systems.

EO 134322007-05-14Bush

Cooperation Among Agencies in Protecting the Environment With Respect to Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Motor Vehicles, Nonroad Vehicles, and Nonroad Engines

This executive order requires the Department of Transportation, Department of Energy, and Environmental Protection Agency to coordinate their regulatory actions affecting greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles and nonroad engines. It mandates joint rulemaking where practicable, inter-agency consultation at least 30 days before publication, and establishes OMB monitoring with semiannual reporting to the President.

Memo2007-02-15Bush

Assignment of Functions Relating to the Transfer of a Ship to the Government of Greece

This memorandum delegates the President's authority under Section 1019 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 to the Secretary of Transportation, allowing the transfer of a ship to the Government of Greece. The Secretary of Transportation is directed to consult with the Secretary of State as appropriate and to publish the memorandum in the Federal Register.

Memo2006-12-21Bush

Provision of Aviation Insurance Coverage for Commercial Air Carrier Service in Domestic and International Operations

This memorandum directs the Secretary of Transportation to provide federal aviation insurance or reinsurance to U.S.-flag air carriers for domestic and international operations through December 31, 2007, when commercial insurance cannot be obtained on reasonable terms. It delegates authority to the Secretary to extend coverage beyond August 31, 2007, based on determinations of necessity for air commerce, national security, or foreign policy.

EO 134192006-12-20Bush

National Aeronautics Research and Development

This executive order establishes a national policy to advance U.S. aeronautics research and development through 2020, directing the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to review federal aeronautics R&D funding, develop a national plan, and coordinate across government agencies and with private sector partners. The order emphasizes technological leadership, infrastructure maintenance, workforce development, and technology transition from research to applications.

EO 134162006-12-05Bush

Strengthening Surface Transportation Security

This executive order designates the Secretary of Homeland Security as the lead federal official for surface transportation security, mandating development of a comprehensive sector-specific security plan, mode-specific annexes, risk assessments, and technology coordination to protect mass transit, rail, commercial vehicles, pipelines, and related infrastructure from terrorist attacks.

Memo2005-12-22Bush

Provision of Aviation Insurance Coverage for Commercial Air Carrier Service in Domestic and International Operations

This memorandum determines that U.S.-flag commercial air service is necessary for national interests and approves federal aviation insurance coverage for U.S. air carriers through December 31, 2006, with delegated authority to the Secretary of Transportation to extend coverage under specified conditions.

EO 133892005-11-01Bush

Creation of the Gulf Coast Recovery and Rebuilding Council

This executive order establishes the Gulf Coast Recovery and Rebuilding Council within the Executive Office of the President to coordinate federal support for recovery and rebuilding after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The Council, chaired by the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy and comprising 23 cabinet-level officials and senior advisors, is tasked with reviewing issues, providing guidance, and making recommendations to the President on Gulf Coast recovery efforts. The Council automatically terminates three years after signing unless extended.

EO 133872005-10-14Bush

2005 Amendments to the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States

This executive order amends the Manual for Courts-Martial to update military justice procedures, including capital case requirements, joint command jurisdiction, sealed exhibit handling, blood alcohol limits for military DUI offenses, new offenses for patronizing prostitutes and WMD-related threats/hoaxes, and replacing 'Transportation' with 'Homeland Security' in relevant references.

Det2004-12-21Bush

Provision of Aviation Insurance Coverage for Commercial Air Carrier Service in Domestic and International Operations

This determination extends federal aviation insurance coverage for U.S.-flag commercial air carriers through August 31, 2005, with conditional extension authority to December 31, 2005, when commercial insurance is unavailable on reasonable terms. It delegates authority to the Secretary of Transportation to make findings and extend coverage based on national security, air commerce, and foreign policy interests.

EO 133662004-12-17Bush

Committee on Ocean Policy

This executive order establishes the Committee on Ocean Policy within the Council on Environmental Quality to coordinate federal agency activities on ocean-related matters, advance environmental/economic/security interests, and facilitate consultation with state, tribal, local, and international stakeholders. The Committee comprises cabinet secretaries, agency heads, and presidential assistants but functions solely in an advisory capacity without regulatory authority.

EO 133592004-10-20Bush

Amendment to Executive Order 13173, Interagency Task Force on the Economic Development of the Central San Joaquin Valley

This executive order makes minor amendments to Executive Order 13173, updating the membership of the Interagency Task Force on the Economic Development of the Central San Joaquin Valley by adding the Secretary of Defense and Director of National Drug Control Policy, making the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development the chair, requiring designated staff for 2004-2006, and adding 'regulations' to the Task Force's analytical duties. It also adds standard language disclaiming judicial enforceability.

EO 133402004-05-18Bush

Establishment of Great Lakes Interagency Task Force and Promotion of a Regional Collaboration of National Significance for the Great Lakes

This executive order creates the Great Lakes Interagency Task Force, chaired by the EPA Administrator, to coordinate federal restoration and protection efforts across 10 cabinet-level agencies. It establishes a regional working group of Great Lakes program offices and requires a report to the President by May 31, 2005, while promoting collaboration with states, tribes, local governments, and Canada.

EO 133382004-05-11Bush

Blocking Property of Certain Persons and Prohibiting the Export of Certain Goods to Syria

This executive order declares a national emergency and imposes sanctions on Syria, blocking property of individuals and entities supporting Syrian government activities including terrorism, occupation of Lebanon, WMD programs, and undermining Iraq stabilization. It prohibits export of munitions, most commerce-controlled items, and other U.S. products to Syria, with limited exceptions for food and medicine, and restricts Syrian-owned air carrier operations in U.S. airspace.

EO 133372004-04-30Bush

Issuance of Permits With Respect to Certain Energy-Related Facilities and Land Transportation Crossings on the International Boundaries of the United States

This executive order transfers authority for approving permits for oil, gas, coal, and other fuel pipelines crossing U.S. borders from the President to the Secretary of State, while also creating a new permitting process for land transportation border crossings (roads, rail) that don't require physical construction connecting to foreign countries. It amends Executive Order 11423 to establish a 90-day interagency review process with specific consultation requirements.

Memo2004-03-18Bush

Delegation of Certain Authority Under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004, Public Law 108-136

This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of Homeland Security the President's authority under Section 1034 of the FY2004 NDAA to provide a specified report to Congress, and directs coordination with the Secretaries of Defense and Transportation on the report's contents.

EO 133332004-03-18Bush

Amending Executive Order 13257 To Implement the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2003

This executive order amends a 2002 trafficking order to implement the 2003 reauthorization of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. It assigns specific responsibilities to the Secretary of State, Secretary of Homeland Security, and other agencies for coordinating anti-trafficking policies, preventing sex tourism, regulating federal contracts and grants, and conducting research on human trafficking.

EO 133302004-02-24Bush

Human Service Transportation Coordination

This executive order establishes an Interagency Transportation Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility to improve coordination of federal transportation services for people with disabilities, low-income individuals, and older adults. The Council, chaired by the Secretary of Transportation and comprising nine cabinet-level officials, is tasked with reducing duplication, improving access, and reporting on progress within one year.

EO 133022003-05-15Bush

Amending Executive Order 13212, Actions to Expedite Energy-Related Projects

This executive order amends EO 13212 to expand its scope beyond energy production to include pipeline safety projects. It establishes an interagency task force within the Department of Energy to monitor and expedite permitting for energy-related and pipeline safety projects, coordinate federal-state-tribal-local permitting, and perform functions under section 60133 of title 49 regarding pipeline repair.

EO 132862003-02-28Bush

Amendment of Executive Orders, and Other Actions, in Connection With the Transfer of Certain Functions to the Secretary of Homeland Security

This executive order makes extensive technical amendments to 80 prior executive orders to reflect the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and transfer functions from agencies like the Attorney General's office, Department of Transportation, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and others to the new Secretary of Homeland Security. It also fully rewrites Executive Order 13231 on critical infrastructure protection, establishing the National Infrastructure Advisory Council under DHS and clarifying cybersecurity responsibilities across government.

Memo2002-11-27Bush

Determination Under the Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act of 1995

President George W. Bush modified a long-standing moratorium to allow qualified Mexican-domiciled motor carriers to obtain U.S. operating authority for cross-border scheduled bus services and cross-border truck services, implementing NAFTA obligations effective immediately. The modification maintains the domestic-cabotage prohibition (no U.S. point-to-point services) and requires DOT to work with DOJ and homeland security agencies on application reviews.

EO 132742002-09-18Bush

Environmental Stewardship and Transportation Infrastructure Project Reviews

This executive order establishes a framework to expedite environmental reviews for high-priority transportation infrastructure projects while maintaining environmental protections. It creates an interagency Transportation Infrastructure Streamlining Task Force led by the Secretary of Transportation to coordinate reviews, identify regulatory inefficiencies, and recommend process improvements.

Notice 74632002-09-12Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Certain Terrorist Attacks

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared on September 14, 2001, following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, along with associated authorities delegated to the Secretaries of Defense and Transportation for reserve call-ups and military personnel waivers, and emergency construction authority for the Secretary of Defense.

EO 132662002-06-20Bush

Activities To Promote Personal Fitness

This executive order directs eight federal departments and the Office of National Drug Policy to review their policies and programs related to public personal fitness, and to propose modifications or new initiatives within 90 days. It establishes an interagency working group chaired by HHS to coordinate federal fitness promotion activities and eliminate overlap, while explicitly limiting the order to internal executive branch management without creating enforceable rights.

EO 132532002-01-16Bush

Amendment to Executive Order 13223, Ordering the Ready Reserve of the Armed Forces to Active Duty and Delegating Certain Authorities to the Secretary of Defense and the

This executive order amends a post-9/11 mobilization order to give the Secretary of Transportation parallel authority to the Secretary of Defense for managing Coast Guard reserve personnel, including involuntary activations, without requiring presidential approval for each action.

EO 132342001-11-09Bush

Presidential Task Force on Citizen Preparedness in the War on Terrorism

This executive order establishes a temporary Presidential Task Force on Citizen Preparedness in the War on Terrorism, composed of senior officials from 15 executive branch entities. The Task Force is charged with identifying ways Americans can prepare for terrorist attacks and volunteer to support officials, and must report its recommendations to the President within 40 days before automatically terminating 30 days after submission.

EO 132312001-10-16Bush

Critical Infrastructure Protection in the Information Age

This executive order establishes the President's Critical Infrastructure Protection Board to coordinate federal efforts protecting information systems for critical infrastructure across sectors including energy, finance, transportation, and healthcare. It creates a voluntary public-private partnership framework, establishes the National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC) for private sector input, and assigns specific security oversight roles to OMB, Defense, and the CIA while preserving existing agency authorities.

EO 132282001-10-08Bush

Establishing the Office of Homeland Security and the Homeland Security Council

This executive order creates the Office of Homeland Security within the Executive Office of the President, headed by an Assistant to the President for Homeland Security, and establishes the Homeland Security Council to advise the President on homeland security matters. It assigns broad coordination responsibilities across detection, preparedness, prevention, protection, response, and recovery from terrorist threats and attacks, while amending prior executive orders to integrate the new council into national security structures.

Memo2001-09-25Bush

Delegation of Authority To Compensate Air Carriers for Losses Resulting From the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001

This memorandum delegates presidential authority under the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act to the Secretary of Transportation to compensate air carriers for direct and incremental losses from the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the resulting ground stop order. It is a procedural delegation with no substantive policy changes beyond assigning implementation authority.

Det2001-09-23Bush

Provision of Aviation Insurance Coverage for Commercial Air Carrier Service in Domestic and International Operations

Following the September 11, 2001 attacks, this determination authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to provide federal aviation insurance or reimburse insurance cost increases to U.S. air carriers when commercial insurance is unavailable on reasonable terms. It also delegates authority to the Secretary to extend this emergency coverage in 60-day increments.

EO 132232001-09-14Bush

Ordering the Ready Reserve of the Armed Forces To Active Duty and Delegating Certain Authorities to the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Transportation

This executive order, issued three days after 9/11, invokes presidential authorities to activate Ready Reserve military units for up to 24 months and delegates significant personnel management powers to the Secretaries of Defense and Transportation, including suspending normal officer promotion, retirement, and separation rules.

Memo2001-06-05Bush

Determination Under the Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act of 1995

President Bush modified a moratorium on motor carrier operating authority to allow U.S.-domiciled enterprises owned or controlled by Mexican persons to obtain permits for truck and bus services between U.S. points, implementing NAFTA obligations. The Department of Transportation was directed to immediately accept and expedite applications for such authority.

EO 132122001-05-18Bush

Actions To Expedite Energy-Related Projects

This executive order directs federal agencies to expedite permit reviews and other actions for energy-related projects while maintaining safety and environmental protections. It establishes a broad interagency task force, chaired by the Council on Environmental Quality chairman and housed at the Department of Energy, to monitor and coordinate these efforts across federal, state, tribal, and local levels.

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