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Det2002-08-30Bush

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

President George W. Bush authorized $6.6 million from the Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund for UNHCR and ICRC operations addressing refugee crises in Liberia and Sierra Leone. The Secretary of State was directed to notify Congress and publish the determination in the Federal Register.

Proc 75852002-08-28Bush

To Implement an Agreement Regarding Imports of Line Pipe Under Section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974

President George W. Bush issued Proclamation 7585 to implement a negotiated agreement with the Republic of Korea that replaces safeguard duties on circular welded carbon quality line pipe with a tariff-rate quota system. The proclamation modifies the Harmonized Tariff Schedule effective September 1, 2002, and supersedes inconsistent prior proclamations and executive orders.

Proc 75862002-08-28Bush

To Modify Duty-Free Treatment Under the Generalized

President George W. Bush issued a proclamation redesignating Argentina as a beneficiary developing country under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) for certain eligible articles that had previously exceeded competitive need limitations. The proclamation also waives competitive need limitations for specific Argentine imports and modifies the Harmonized Tariff Schedule accordingly, with changes taking effect 15 days after Federal Register publication.

EO 132732002-08-21Bush

Further Amending Executive Order 10173, as Amended, Prescribing Regulations Relating to the Safeguarding of Vessels, Harbors, Ports, and Waterfront Facilities of the United States

This executive order amends maritime security regulations to expand Coast Guard enforcement authority following 9/11. It defines 'Area Commander' as a new command level and explicitly subordinates all Coast Guard maritime security authority to the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard operates (then the newly transferred Department of Homeland Security).

Notice 132222002-08-14Bush

Continuation of Emergency Regarding Export Control

President Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13222, originally issued August 17, 2001, due to Congress's failure to renew the Export Administration Act of 1979. The notice extends emergency export control authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act beyond their August 17, 2002 expiration date.

Det2002-08-14Bush

Presidential Determination on Military Drawdown for

President Bush authorized a $5 million military drawdown from Defense Department stocks and training for Tunisia under foreign military financing authority. The Secretary of State must publish this determination in the Federal Register.

EO 132722002-08-13Bush

Proper Consideration of Small Entities in Agency Rulemaking

This executive order requires federal agencies to establish written procedures for assessing the impact of draft regulations on small businesses, small governments, and small organizations under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. It assigns the Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy a central advisory role in reviewing agency compliance and commenting on proposed rules.

Det2002-08-07Bush

Presidential Determination on Waiver of Restrictions on

President Bush waived statutory restrictions on U.S. assistance to Russia under two Cold War-era nonproliferation programs, certifying the waiver serves national security interests. The Secretary of State is directed to transmit this certification to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.

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