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Det1997-04-24Clinton

Use of Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining and Related Programs Account Funds for the U.S. Contribution to the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization (KEDO)

President Clinton determined that up to $25 million from the Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining and Related Programs account should be transferred to fund the U.S. contribution to KEDO, waiving normal legal restrictions under section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The Secretary of State was directed to notify Congress and arrange Federal Register publication.

Memo1997-04-24Clinton

Delegation to the Secretary of State of the Responsibilities Vested in the President by Section 564 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Public Law 103-236), as Amended

This memorandum delegates presidential authority under Section 564 of the Anti-Economic Discrimination Act of 1994 to the Secretary of State. The provision concerns responses to foreign economic discrimination against U.S. businesses, allowing redelegation and ensuring continuity for substantially similar future legislation.

EO 130451997-04-21Clinton

Protection of Children From Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks

This executive order directs federal agencies to prioritize identifying and assessing environmental health and safety risks that disproportionately affect children. It establishes an interagency Task Force co-chaired by HHS and EPA, mandates regulatory impact analyses for children's health in significant rulemakings, and creates an annual reporting mechanism on child well-being indicators.

EO 130441997-04-18Clinton

Amending Executive Order 12752, Implementation of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954, as Amended, and the Food for Progress Act of 1985, as Amended

This executive order makes minor technical amendments to Executive Order 12752, expanding the scope of agricultural trade assistance to include "private entities" alongside "developing countries" and deleting and renumbering several sections. It does not establish new programs or substantive policy changes.

EO 130431997-04-16Clinton

Increasing Seat Belt Use in the United States

This executive order mandates that federal employees wear seat belts during official travel and requires seat belt use in national parks and on Defense Department installations. It also encourages tribal governments and federal contractors to adopt seat belt policies, directs agencies to conduct education programs, and requires the Secretary of Transportation to submit annual reports on compliance and crash statistics.

Memo1997-04-14Clinton

Delegation of Responsibilities Concerning FBI Employees Under the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978

President Clinton delegated presidential authority over FBI employee whistleblower protections to the Attorney General under the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, requiring annual reports on reprisal allegations and prohibiting redelegation to the FBI itself.

Proc 6988--1997-04-11Clinton

To Modify Application of Duty-Free Treatment Under the Generalized System of Preferences

President Clinton suspended duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) for certain eligible articles from Argentina, citing inadequate intellectual property rights protection under section 502(c)(5) of the Trade Act of 1974. The tariff modifications take effect 30 days after Federal Register publication (April 17, 1997), applying to articles entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after that date.

EO 130421997-04-09Clinton

Implementing for the United States Article VIII of the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization Concerning Legal Capacity and Privileges and Immunities

This executive order implements Article VIII of the WTO Agreement for the United States by applying the Convention on Privileges and Immunities of Specialized Agencies to the World Trade Organization, its officials, and member representatives, with specific limitations for U.S. nationals and permanent residents on tax and national service immunities. It also designates the WTO as a public international organization under the International Organizations Immunities Act, while reserving certain tax and property use determinations to the Secretary of State.

EO 130411997-04-03Clinton

Further Amendment to Executive Order 13010, as Amended

This executive order adds two senior White House officials—the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy and the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology Policy—to the Principals Committee of the President's Commission on Critical Infrastructure Protection. It also extends the Commission's lifespan by 90 days beyond its original one-year authorization.

Proc 6982--1997-04-01Clinton

To Implement an Agreement To Eliminate Tariffs on Certain Pharmaceuticals and Chemical Intermediates

This proclamation implements a WTO multilateral agreement to eliminate tariffs on certain pharmaceutical products and chemical intermediates, while also correcting technical errors from the Uruguay Round by increasing tariffs on 25 products that were erroneously included in the prior pharmaceuticals agreement. The modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule take effect as specified in the annexed technical provisions.

Memo1997-04-01Clinton

Delegation of Authority on Rates of Compensation for U.S. Representatives to the United Nations

This memorandum delegates presidential authority under the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 to the Secretary of State, specifically the function of setting compensation rates for U.S. representatives to the United Nations. It is a routine administrative delegation of existing statutory authority with no policy changes.

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