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Proc 81572007-06-28Bush

To Modify Duty-Free Treatment Under the Generalized System of Preferences, Take Certain Actions Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, and for Other Purposes

This proclamation modifies U.S. tariff preferences under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) by terminating and redesignating beneficiary developing countries for specific articles, granting and revoking competitive need limitation waivers, and redesignating Mauritania as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country under AGOA. It also makes technical corrections to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to implement trade agreements and statutory amendments.

Memo2007-06-28Bush

Assignment of Reporting Function

This memorandum assigns the President's reporting function under 5 U.S.C. § 9003(d)(3) to the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). It is a routine administrative delegation of a statutory reporting duty with no policy changes or substantive directives.

Proc 81582007-06-28Bush

Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Responsible for Policies and Actions That Threaten Lebanon's Sovereignty and Democracy

President Bush issued Proclamation 8158 suspending entry into the United States of certain Lebanese and Syrian officials, their associates, and family members deemed responsible for undermining Lebanon's sovereignty, democratic institutions, or rule of law, including through terrorism or Syrian control. The Secretary of State has sole discretion to identify covered persons and establish implementation procedures, with the proclamation effective immediately and remaining in force until the Secretary determines it is no longer necessary.

Det2007-06-28Bush

Presidential Determination to Waive Military Coup-Related Provision of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, as Carried Forward Under the Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007, With Respect to Pakistan

President George W. Bush waived Section 508 of the 2006 Foreign Operations Appropriations Act, which normally restricts U.S. assistance to countries where a democratically elected government has been deposed by military coup, specifically for Pakistan. The waiver was justified as facilitating Pakistan's return to democratic rule and supporting U.S. counterterrorism efforts.

Det2007-06-28Bush

Presidential Determination Under Section 402(c)(2)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974Turkmenistan

President George W. Bush determined that waiving Jackson-Vanik human rights trade restrictions on Turkmenistan would substantially promote the objectives of section 402 of the Trade Act of 1974. The determination directs the Secretary of State to transmit it to congressional leadership and publish it in the Federal Register, enabling normal trade relations with Turkmenistan.

EO 134362007-06-28Bush

Further Amending Executive Order 13381, as Amended, To Extend Its Duration by One Year

This executive order extends by one year the deadlines in Executive Order 13381 for strengthening processes related to determining eligibility for access to classified national security information. It pushes back two key dates from 2007 to 2008.

EO 134372007-06-28Bush

Waiver Under the Trade Act of 1974 With Respect to Turkmenistan

This executive order waives specific trade restrictions under the Trade Act of 1974 for Turkmenistan, allowing normal trade relations by removing application of subsections (a) and (b) of section 402, which typically condition trade benefits on a country's emigration practices.

Memo2007-06-26Bush

Assignment of Functions Under Section 1035 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007

This memorandum assigns the President's functions under Section 1035 of the John Warner NDAA for FY2007 to the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of State and heads of other agencies identified in the required report must concur with it.

Notice 132192007-06-22Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Western Balkans

President George W. Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13219 on June 26, 2001, regarding threats from extremist violence and obstruction of peace implementation in the Western Balkans region. The continuation extends sanctions and emergency measures beyond their scheduled expiration date of June 26, 2007.

EO 134352007-06-20Bush

Expanding Approved Stem Cell Lines in Ethically Responsible Ways

This executive order directs HHS and NIH to intensify research on pluripotent stem cells derived from sources that do not involve creating or destroying human embryos. It requires a 90-day implementation plan and annual reporting, while renaming the Human Embryonic Stem Cell Registry to reflect broader cell sources.

Notice 131592007-06-19Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation Created by the Accumulation of Weapons-Usable Fissile Material in the Territory of the Russian Federation

This notice continues for one year a national emergency first declared in 2000 that blocks Russian government property in the U.S. related to the Highly Enriched Uranium (HEU) Agreements, protecting it from legal attachment or judicial process. The continuation maintains sanctions-based protections supporting the downblending of Russian weapons-grade uranium for peaceful commercial use.

Notice 134052007-06-14Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency Blocking Property of Certain Persons Undermining Democratic Processes or Institutions in Belarus

President George W. Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13405, which blocks property of persons undermining democratic processes or institutions in Belarus. The continuation extends sanctions beyond their June 16, 2007 expiration date under the National Emergencies Act.

Memo2007-06-12Bush

Assignment of Certain Reporting Functions of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007

This memorandum delegates specific presidential reporting functions under the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 to the Secretary of State, requiring coordination with the Secretary of Defense and Director of National Intelligence. The functions involve reporting requirements under sections 1211(b), 1213(b), and 1226(c) of Public Law 109-364.

Det 85-142007-06-05Bush

Partial Resumption of Travel to Lebanon To Promote Peace and Security

This determination partially lifts a 22-year-old ban on U.S. air transportation to Lebanon, allowing only U.S. government-contracted carriers to fly passengers (including non-citizens) and humanitarian goods to and from Lebanon. All other prohibitions from the 1985, 1992, and 1998 determinations remain in effect.

Det2007-06-01Bush

Assistance for the West Bank and Gaza

President Bush waived statutory restrictions to allow U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority President's office and to NGOs in the West Bank and Gaza, contingent on certifications that no funds reach Hamas or terrorist-controlled entities. The determination assigns implementation authority to the Secretary of State.

Det2007-06-01Bush

Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act

President George W. Bush suspended for six months the statutory limitations in the Jerusalem Embassy Act that would have required moving the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and withholding State Department funds for maintaining facilities in Jerusalem. This was the 13th consecutive six-month suspension since the 1995 Act became law.

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