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Proc 7007--1997-05-30Clinton

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

This proclamation modifies U.S. tariff preferences under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), designating Cambodia as a beneficiary developing country and least-developed beneficiary developing country, adding new eligible articles for duty-free treatment, removing preferential treatment for certain countries and products that exceeded competitive need limitations, restoring GSP benefits for some countries, and waiving competitive need limitations for specific articles and countries. The changes take effect May 31, 1997 for Annex III actions and on dates specified in other annexes for remaining modifications.

Det1997-05-30Clinton

Presidential Certification to Waive Prohibition on Assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro)

President Clinton certified to Congress that waiving statutory prohibitions on assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) was necessary to achieve a negotiated settlement of the Bosnia conflict, specifically to facilitate destruction of military equipment. The determination waived application of section 1511(b) of Public Law 103-160 and section 540(a) of the 1997 Foreign Operations Appropriations Act for this limited purpose.

Det1997-05-29Clinton

Determination Under Subsection 402(d)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974, as AmendedContinuation of Waiver Authority

President Clinton determined that extending waiver authority under the Trade Act of 1974 would substantially promote the Act's objectives, specifically continuing the waiver applicable to the People's Republic of China. This procedural determination maintains China's most-favored-nation trading status without imposing new conditions.

Notice 128081997-05-28Clinton

Continuation of Emergency With Respect to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) and the Bosnian Serbs

President Clinton continued the national emergency declared in 1992 regarding Serbia and Montenegro and the Bosnian Serbs, extending sanctions-related authorities beyond their scheduled May 30, 1997 expiration. The continuation preserves blocking of certain assets with claims or encumbrances until the Peace Agreement is fully implemented and remaining property statuses are resolved.

Det1997-05-23Clinton

Waiver of Statutory Restrictions To Permit Assistance to Turkey

President Clinton waived statutory restrictions under Section 620I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to permit continued U.S. assistance to Turkey despite Turkey's closure of its land border with Armenia. The determination cites Turkey's strategic importance for NATO operations, regional stability, Caspian energy routes, and multiple U.S. national security interests in Eurasia and the Middle East.

EO 130471997-05-20Clinton

Prohibiting New Investment in Burma

This executive order, issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and section 570 of the 1997 Foreign Operations Appropriations Act, declares a national emergency and prohibits U.S. persons from making new investments in Burma (Myanmar) in response to large-scale repression of the democratic opposition by Burma's government. The order took effect immediately on May 21, 1997, and delegates implementation authority to the Treasury and State Departments.

EO 130461997-05-16Clinton

Further Amendment to Executive Order 12975 of May 16, 1997, Extension of the National Bioethics Advisory Commission

This executive order extends the termination date of the National Bioethics Advisory Commission (NBAC) from its original date to October 3, 1999. The commission, established by EO 12975 on the same day, advises the President on bioethical issues arising from research on human biology and behavior.

Det1997-05-05Clinton

Bosnian Compliance on Withdrawal of Foreign Forces and Terminating Intelligence Cooperation With Iran

President Clinton certified that Bosnia and Herzegovina had complied with peace agreement requirements to withdraw foreign forces and terminate intelligence cooperation with Iran. This determination, required by Public Law 104-208, was transmitted to Congress and published in the Federal Register.

Det1997-05-05Clinton

Assistance Program for the New Independent States of the Former Soviet Union

President Clinton determined that national security interests required waiving a statutory restriction on assistance funds for the former Soviet republics for FY1996 and FY1997, directing the Secretary of State to notify Congress and publish the determination in the Federal Register.

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