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EO 132862003-02-28Bush

Amendment of Executive Orders, and Other Actions, in Connection With the Transfer of Certain Functions to the Secretary of Homeland Security

This executive order makes extensive technical amendments to 80 prior executive orders to reflect the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and transfer functions from agencies like the Attorney General's office, Department of Transportation, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and others to the new Secretary of Homeland Security. It also fully rewrites Executive Order 13231 on critical infrastructure protection, establishing the National Infrastructure Advisory Council under DHS and clarifying cybersecurity responsibilities across government.

Notice 68672003-02-27Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency Relating to Cuba and of the Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Vessels

President George W. Bush continued a national emergency originally declared by President Clinton in 1996 following Cuba's destruction of two U.S.-registered civilian aircraft. The notice extends emergency authority to regulate vessel anchorage and movement near Cuba due to ongoing concerns about Cuba's threatened use of force against U.S. vessels and aircraft engaged in memorial activities or peaceful protest.

Det2003-02-13Bush

Presidential Determination to Authorize a Drawdown for Afghanistan and Jordan

This determination authorizes the transfer of up to $165 million in defense articles, services, and military training from DOD to Afghanistan ($158 million) and Jordan ($7 million) to support Jordan's operations in Afghanistan. The Secretary of State must report to Congress and publish the determination in the Federal Register.

Memo 132472003-02-12Bush

Designation of Officers of the Department of Veterans Affairs To Act as Secretary of Veterans Affairs

This memorandum establishes a line of succession for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, specifying four VA officers who would serve as acting Secretary if the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and previously designated officers under EO 13247 are unable to serve. It invokes the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 and preserves presidential discretion to depart from this designation.

Proc 76472003-02-07Bush

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President George W. Bush established the Governors Island National Monument by proclamation, reserving approximately 22 acres of federal land on Governors Island in New York Harbor to protect the historic fortifications Castle Williams and Fort Jay. The proclamation supersedes a prior 2001 monument proclamation that had been subject to a statutory sale requirement, following conveyances that returned the lands to federal ownership. The Secretary of the Interior is directed to manage the monument and prepare a management plan within 3 years.

Proc 7647--2003-02-07Bush

Establishment of the Governors Island National Monument

President George W. Bush established the Governors Island National Monument under the Antiquities Act, reserving approximately 22 acres containing Castle Williams and Fort Jay. The proclamation supersedes a prior 2001 monument designation by re-establishing federal control after land conveyances, and directs the Secretary of the Interior to prepare a management plan within 3 years.

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