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Proc 6704--1994-06-30Clinton

To Modify Duty-Free Treatment Under the Generalized System of Preferences and for Other Purposes

This proclamation modifies U.S. tariff treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) by adding and removing eligible articles and beneficiary developing countries, while also making technical corrections to implement NAFTA-related changes to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It adjusts preferential duty-free access for imports from developing countries based on competitive-need limitations and redesignation criteria.

Memo1994-06-30Clinton

Actions Concerning the Generalized System of Preferences

President Clinton authorized waivers under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) to grant duty-free treatment for specific eligible articles from certain beneficiary developing countries, including the Philippines, Israel, Brazil, Indonesia, and Malaysia. The waivers were issued under section 504(c)(3) of the Trade Act of 1974 after receiving advice from the U.S. International Trade Commission and determining they serve the national economic interest.

Det1994-06-30Clinton

Suspending Restrictions on U.S. Relations With the Palestine Liberation Organization

President Clinton suspended four statutory restrictions on U.S. relations with the Palestine Liberation Organization through January 1, 1995, certifying that doing so was in the national interest and that the PLO continued to abide by its commitments under the Oslo Accords.

EO 129231994-06-30Clinton

Continuation of Export Control Regulations

President Clinton declared a national emergency and continued export control regulations under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act after the Export Administration Act of 1979 expired. The order maintains all existing Commerce Department export regulations and Arms Export Control Act administration provisions in full force until Congress reauthorizes the Export Administration Act.

Det1994-06-27Clinton

Eligibility of South Africa To Be Furnished Defense Articles and Services Under the Foreign Assistance Act and the Arms Export Control Act

President Clinton determined that providing defense articles and services to South Africa's government would strengthen U.S. security and promote world peace, thereby restoring South Africa's eligibility under the Foreign Assistance Act and Arms Export Control Act. The Secretary of State was directed to report this finding to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.

EO 129221994-06-21Clinton

Blocking Property of Certain Haitian Nationals

This executive order blocks all property and interests in property of Haitian nationals residing in Haiti and certain related persons, effective immediately on June 21, 1994. The order expands existing sanctions against Haiti's de facto military regime by freezing assets under U.S. jurisdiction and prohibiting evasion of these restrictions.

Memo1994-06-20Clinton

Delegation of Authority With Respect to Debt Reduction for the Poorest Countries

This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of the Treasury for implementing debt reduction programs for the poorest countries under the 1994 Foreign Operations Appropriations Act and the Export-Import Bank Act. The delegation requires consultation with the Secretaries of State and Defense for certain functions, and with the Secretary of State and the President of the Export-Import Bank for others.

EO 129211994-06-13Clinton

Amendment to Executive Order No. 12864

This executive order increases the maximum membership of the United States Advisory Council on the National Information Infrastructure from 30 to 37 members. It is a purely technical amendment to Executive Order 12864 with no other policy changes.

EO 129201994-06-10Clinton

Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to Haiti

This executive order imposes economic sanctions on Haiti, prohibiting most financial transfers and exports of goods and services to Haiti by U.S. persons, with narrow exceptions for humanitarian aid, family remittances (capped at $50/month), and certain food and medical supplies. The order delegates implementation authority to the Secretary of the Treasury in consultation with the Secretary of State.

EO 129191994-06-03Clinton

National Defense Industrial Resources Preparedness

This executive order delegates presidential authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to cabinet secretaries and agency heads for national defense industrial resource preparedness. It establishes frameworks for priorities and allocations of materials and services, expansion of productive capacity through loans and guarantees, labor supply management, and defense industrial base information systems, while revoking and consolidating eleven prior executive orders.

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