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Memo1996-08-30Clinton

Determinations Under Section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974 and Section 304 of the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act Concerning Broom Corn Brooms

President Clinton directed the U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate agreements within 90 days to address serious injury to the domestic broom corn broom industry from Mexican imports, while declining immediate USITC-recommended tariffs. Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, and Labor were directed to develop a domestic industry adjustment program within the same 90-day period. Imports from Canada and Israel were excluded from potential remedies based on USITC findings.

EO 130161996-08-28Clinton

Amendment to Executive Order No. 12580

This executive order amends a 1987 order to delegate certain hazardous substance response authorities under CERCLA (Superfund) to five additional Cabinet secretaries (Interior, Commerce, Agriculture, Defense, Energy) for releases affecting their natural resources or facilities, subject to concurrence from either the Coast Guard (for coastal/Great Lakes/port/harbor areas) or the EPA Administrator (for other areas). The order explicitly prohibits using Superfund money to pay for responses when a responsible party fails to comply with an order.

Det1996-08-27Clinton

Reconfirmation of Findings With Respect to the Trade Agreement With Albania

President Clinton reconfirmed that Albania continues to satisfactorily reciprocate U.S. trade concessions under a bilateral trade agreement in effect since 1992, exercising authority under Section 405(b)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974. This procedural determination maintains Albania's favorable trade status without altering tariff rates or imposing new conditions.

Det1996-08-27Clinton

Extension of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act

President Clinton extended for one year the exercise of authorities under the Trading With the Enemy Act that were scheduled to terminate on September 14, 1996. The extension applies to sanctions regulations administered by the Treasury Department covering foreign assets controls, transaction controls, and Cuban assets controls.

Proc 6914--1996-08-26Clinton

To Modify the Allocation of Tariff-Rate Quotas for Certain Cheeses

This proclamation modifies U.S. tariff-rate quota (TRQ) allocations for certain cheeses to reflect the 1995 enlargement of the European Union from 12 to 15 member states. The TRQ allocations previously held separately by Austria, Finland, and Sweden are consolidated into the total EC-15 allocation but remain reserved for those three countries through 1997.

Det1996-08-24Clinton

POW/MIA Military Drawdown for Vietnam

President Clinton authorized a drawdown of up to $3 million in Department of Defense defense articles for Vietnam to support efforts to locate and repatriate U.S. Armed Forces members and civilian employees still unaccounted for from the Vietnam War. The determination was made under section 535 of the 1996 Foreign Operations Assistance Act and requires reporting to Congress and Federal Register publication.

EO 130151996-08-22Clinton

White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security

This executive order establishes a 25-member White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security, chaired by the Vice President, to advise the President and develop a strategy for improving aviation safety and security. The Commission is supported by the Department of Transportation and has a 6-month lifespan unless extended by the President.

EO 130141996-08-15Clinton

Maintaining Unofficial Relations With the People on Taiwan

This executive order delegates presidential functions under the Taiwan Relations Act to the Secretary of State and OPM Director, specifies procurement law exemptions for the American Institute on Taiwan, and formally determines that TECRO (formerly CCNAA) is Taiwan's authorized representative instrumentality. It supersedes EO 12143 from 1979.

Notice1996-08-14Clinton

Continuation of Emergency Regarding Export Control Regulations

President Clinton continued the national emergency declared in Executive Order 12924 (August 19, 1994) beyond its August 19, 1996 expiration date, citing Congress's failure to renew the Export Administration Act of 1979. This notice maintains export control regulations under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Det1996-08-12Clinton

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

President Clinton issued a determination suspending four statutory restrictions on U.S. relations with the Palestine Liberation Organization through February 12, 1997, certifying it was in the national interest and that the PLO, Palestinian Authority, and successor entities were complying with peace process commitments. The determination was made under the Middle East Peace Facilitation Act of 1995 and directed the Secretary of State to transmit it to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.

EO 130131996-08-06Clinton

Amending Executive Order No. 10163, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal

This executive order updates eligibility criteria for the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, adding two new paths to the award: service during post-1990 mobilizations and volunteering for designated military operations, alongside the existing 10-year reserve service requirement. It also standardizes the medal's appurtenances to denote how it was earned.

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