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Det2003-01-30Bush

Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for 2003

This determination identifies 23 countries as major drug transit or illicit drug producing countries for 2003 under the Foreign Relations Authorization Act. It designates Burma, Guatemala, and Haiti as having 'failed demonstrably' in their counternarcotics obligations, but waives sanctions for Guatemala and Haiti on national interest grounds. The document also highlights concerns about synthetic drugs from the Netherlands and precursor chemicals from Canada.

Notice2003-01-29Bush

Notice of Intention To Enter Into a Free Trade Agreement With Chile

President George W. Bush notified Congress of his intention to enter into a Free Trade Agreement with Chile, as required by sections 2103(a) and 2105(a) of the Trade Act of 2002. The notice was published in the Federal Register as mandated by section 2105(a)(1) of that Act.

Notice2003-01-29Bush

Notice of Intention To Enter Into a Free Trade Agreement With Singapore

President George W. Bush notified Congress of his intention to enter into a Free Trade Agreement with Singapore, as required by sections 2103(a) and 2105(a) of the Trade Act of 2002. The notice was published in the Federal Register as mandated by section 2105(a)(1) of that Act.

Det2003-01-29Bush

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

This determination authorizes up to $15 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund for contingency planning and potential refugee needs in the event of military action against Iraq. It directs the Secretary of State to notify Congress and publish the determination in the Federal Register.

EO 132852003-01-29Bush

President's Council on Service and Civic Participation

This executive order establishes the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation within the Corporation for National and Community Services to encourage volunteer service and civic participation, particularly among youth. The Council of up to 25 members will design recognition programs, advise on dissemination of best practices, and make recommendations to the President through the USA Freedom Corps Director.

EO 132842003-01-23Bush

Amendment of Executive Orders, and Other Actions, in Connection With the Establishment of the Department of Homeland Security

This executive order formally integrates the newly created Department of Homeland Security into existing government structures by amending 16 prior executive orders to add DHS officials to various interagency bodies and councils. It also designates DHS intelligence elements as part of the Intelligence Community, grants the Secretary authority to classify information as Top Secret, and temporarily assigns domestic response coordination to the Secretary from January 24 to March 1, 2003.

EO 132832003-01-21Bush

Establishing the Office of Global Communications

This executive order creates a White House Office of Global Communications to coordinate U.S. government messaging to international audiences, ensuring consistency in promoting U.S. interests abroad. The Office advises the President and agencies on strategic communications, deploys temporary information teams to high-interest areas, and encourages use of modern media technology, but explicitly lacks authority to direct other agencies.

Notice 129472003-01-20Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process

This notice continues for one year a national emergency first declared in 1995 and expanded in 1998 targeting foreign terrorists who threaten to disrupt the Middle East peace process. The continuation maintains existing sanctions and emergency authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Memo2003-01-17Bush

Presidential Determination on Pedestal Actuator Imports from the People's Republic of China

President Bush declined to impose import quotas on pedestal actuators from China despite a USITC finding of market disruption, determining that trade relief would harm the broader U.S. economy, downstream industries, and consumers including disabled and elderly users of mobility devices. The memorandum directs the U.S. Trade Representative to publish the decision in the Federal Register.

Proc 76412003-01-17Bush

To Modify Rules of Origin Under the North American Free Trade Agreement

President George W. Bush issued Proclamation 7641 to modify the rules of origin under NAFTA in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The modifications take effect January 1, 2003 for Canadian goods and on a future date to be announced by the U.S. Trade Representative for Mexican goods.

Det2003-01-17Bush

Presidential Determination on Extending Waiver of Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act with Respect to Assistance to the Government of Azerbaijan

President Bush extended a waiver of Section 907 of the 1992 FREEDOM Support Act, which had banned direct U.S. government assistance to Azerbaijan. The waiver was justified by counterterrorism needs, operational readiness of U.S. and coalition forces, Azerbaijan's border security, and assurances it would not be used offensively against Armenia or undermine peace negotiations.

Notice 131942003-01-16Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect To Sierra Leone and Liberia

President Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared in January 2001 regarding Sierra Leone and Liberia, maintaining the ban on importing rough diamonds from both countries due to the ongoing threat posed by the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) insurgency and Liberian government support for it.

Proc 76372003-01-10Bush

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

This proclamation modifies U.S. trade preferences under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) by adding Afghanistan as both a beneficiary developing country and least-developed beneficiary developing country, withdrawing duty-free treatment for a specific article from Chile, terminating a previous waiver for Chile, and extending duty-free treatment to a certain article from sub-Saharan African countries. The changes are implemented through modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule with staggered effective dates tied to Federal Register publication.

Det2003-01-10Bush

Presidential Determination on Waiver of Conditions on Obligation and Expenditure of Funds for Planning, Design, and Construction of a Chemical Weapons Destruction Facility in Russia

President Bush waived statutory conditions on U.S. funds for planning, designing, and constructing a chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia, certifying the waiver serves U.S. national security interests. The Secretary of State is directed to transmit this certification and supporting documents to Congress and arrange Federal Register publication.

Det2003-01-10Bush

Presidential Determination on Waiver of Restrictions on Assistance to Russia under the Cooperative Threat Reduction Act of 1993 and Title V of the FREEDOM Support Act

President Bush waived statutory restrictions on U.S. assistance to Russia under two Cold War-era nonproliferation programs for Fiscal Year 2003, certifying the waiver serves national security interests. The determination requires transmission of an unclassified report with classified annex to Congress and Federal Register publication.

Det2003-01-07Bush

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

President George W. Bush authorized transferring up to $11 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address urgent refugee crises in Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Angola. The Secretary of State was directed to notify Congress and publish the determination in the Federal Register.

Notice 125432003-01-02Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya

President Bush continued for another year the national emergency with respect to Libya originally declared by President Reagan in 1986. The continuation maintains sanctions and asset-blocking measures because Libya had not fully complied with UN Security Council resolutions regarding the Pan Am 103 bombing.

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