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Det2004-11-29Bush

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 as important to national security. The waiver applies through the end of 2004 and all of 2005, with required congressional notification and Federal Register publication.

Det2004-11-29Bush

Waiving Prohibition on United States Military Assistance with Respect to Burundi, Guyana, and Liberia

President Bush waived a prohibition on U.S. military assistance to Burundi, Guyana, and Liberia after determining each had signed Article 98 agreements shielding U.S. personnel from International Criminal Court jurisdiction. The waiver remains in effect as long as those agreements stay in force.

EO 133622004-11-29Bush

Designation of Additional Officers for the Department of Homeland Security Order of Succession

This executive order designates additional FEMA regional directors as successors to the Secretary of Homeland Security, extending the existing line of succession established in EO 13286. The order specifies that FEMA Regional Directors for Regions V, VI, VII, VIII, and X would assume Secretary duties if higher-ranking officials are unable to serve.

EO 133632004-11-29Bush

Establishing the Afghanistan and Iraq Campaign Medals

This executive order establishes two new U.S. military decorations: the Afghanistan Campaign Medal and the Iraq Campaign Medal, to recognize service in those respective theaters of operations. It also clarifies that service members may receive either the new campaign medals or the existing Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, but not both for the same period of service.

EO 133642004-11-29Bush

Modifying the Protection Granted to the Development Fund for Iraq and Certain Property in Which Iraq Has an Interest and Protecting the Central Bank of Iraq

This executive order modifies protections for Iraqi assets under prior orders, shielding the Development Fund for Iraq, Iraqi oil (until sold to initial purchasers), and Central Bank of Iraq assets from U.S. judicial attachment or process. It narrows prior broad protections by allowing enforcement of final judgments on Iraqi government contracts entered after June 30, 2004.

EO 133612004-11-16Bush

Assignment of Functions Under the United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003

This executive order assigns implementation of the 2003 HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act to the Secretary of State, amending a 1979 foreign assistance order. It adds the HIV/AIDS Act to the State Department's functions and includes a standard executive privilege clause protecting presidential constitutional authorities.

Notice 121702004-11-09Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran

This notice continues for one year the national emergency with respect to Iran originally declared on November 14, 1979, by Executive Order 12170, citing ongoing abnormal U.S.-Iran relations and incomplete implementation of the 1981 Algiers Accords. The continuation is made under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, which requires annual renewal to prevent automatic termination.

Notice 129382004-11-04Bush

Continuation of Emergency Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction

President Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared by President Clinton in Executive Order 12938 regarding the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery means. The continuation extends the emergency beyond its November 14, 2004 expiration date under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act.

Notice 130672004-11-01Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Sudan

President Bush continued for one year the national emergency with respect to Sudan originally declared by Executive Order 13067 on November 3, 1997, citing the ongoing threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy posed by the Government of Sudan's actions and policies. This continuation extends the emergency and its associated economic measures beyond their scheduled expiration date of November 3, 2004.

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