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Memo1999-11-29Clinton

International Family Planning Waiver

President Clinton waived restrictions on international family planning assistance under section 599D(b) of the FY2000 foreign operations appropriations act, exercising authority under section 599D(c). The waiver took effect immediately and was to remain until subsection 599D(b) expired.

EO 131421999-11-19Clinton

Amendment To Executive Order 12958-Classified National Security Information

This executive order amends Executive Order 12958 to extend automatic declassification deadlines for classified national security records over 25 years old, creating staggered timelines (6.5 years, 8 years, and 25 years from information origin) based on record complexity and sensitivity. It also formally establishes the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) within the National Archives and Records Administration, granting it binding directive authority and on-site review powers over agency classification programs.

EO 131411999-11-16Clinton

Environmental Review of Trade Agreements

This executive order establishes a process for conducting environmental reviews of major U.S. trade agreements before and during negotiations. It requires written environmental assessments for comprehensive multilateral rounds, free trade agreements, and major natural resource sector deals, overseen by the U.S. Trade Representative and Council on Environmental Quality.

Proc 72491999-11-12Clinton

Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Responsible for Repression of the Civilian Population in Kosovo or for Policies That Obstruct Democracy in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) (``FRY'') or Otherwise Lend Support to the Current Governments of the FRY and of the Republic of Serbia

President Clinton issued Proclamation 7249 to suspend entry into the United States of certain Yugoslav and Serbian officials responsible for repression in Kosovo, obstruction of democracy, or support for the Milosevic regime, along with their family members and close associates. The Secretary of State is empowered to identify covered persons and implement the suspension through discretionary procedures.

Notice 129381999-11-10Clinton

Continuation of Emergency Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction

President Clinton continued the national emergency declared by Executive Order 12938 on November 14, 1994, regarding the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems. The emergency, which had been extended annually since 1995, was continued beyond its November 14, 1999 expiration date under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act.

Det1999-11-10Clinton

Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962, as Amended

President Clinton authorized up to $40 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address urgent refugee and migration needs arising from the Timor and North Caucasus crises. The determination directs the Secretary of State to notify Congress and publish the determination in the Federal Register.

Notice 121701999-11-05Clinton

Continuation of Iran Emergency

President Clinton continued the national emergency with respect to Iran that was first declared on November 14, 1979, by Executive Order 12170. The continuation is required under the National Emergencies Act because U.S.-Iran relations had not normalized and implementation of the 1981 Algiers Accords was ongoing. This annual notice extends emergency authorities beyond their scheduled expiration on November 14, 1999.

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