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Proc 82142007-12-27Bush

To Adjust the Rules of Origin Under the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement and the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement

President Bush modified the Harmonized Tariff Schedule rules of origin to align with international tariff classification changes under free trade agreements with Chile and Singapore. The technical adjustments ensure continued preferential tariff treatment for originating goods after prior HTS modifications, with effectiveness tied to February 1, 2008 or 30 days after Federal Register publication.

Memo2007-12-27Bush

Provision of Aviation Insurance Coverage for Commercial Air Carrier Service in Domestic and International Operations

This memorandum authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to provide federal aviation insurance or reinsurance to U.S.-flag air carriers from December 27, 2007 through August 31, 2008, with a possible extension to December 31, 2008 if commercial insurance is unavailable on reasonable terms. The President delegates authority to the Secretary to extend coverage based on determinations of national security, air commerce, or foreign policy necessity.

Proc 82132007-12-20Bush

To Implement an Amendment to the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement

This proclamation modifies the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) to implement a 2007 amendment to CAFTA-DR, affecting rules of origin and preferential tariff treatment for goods from Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. It delegates authority to the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA) to adjust textile quota limits and directs the U.S. Trade Representative to publish related Federal Register notices.

Det2007-12-14Bush

Waiver of Reimbursement Under the U.N. Participation Act To Support UNAMID Efforts in Darfur

President Bush waived reimbursement requirements under the U.N. Participation Act to allow the U.S. to transfer camps and equipment from the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) to the U.N./African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) without payment from the United Nations, citing U.S. security interests in supporting the Darfur peacekeeping transition.

Det2007-12-12Bush

Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act

President George W. Bush suspended for six months the statutory requirements of the Jerusalem Embassy Act that would have mandated moving the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and withholding State Department funds for embassy construction. This was the latest in a series of periodic suspensions by multiple administrations since 1995.

EO 134532007-12-06Bush

Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government on Monday, December 24, 2007

This executive order grants all federal executive branch employees a day off on Monday, December 24, 2007, the day before Christmas, with agency heads retaining authority to keep essential operations open for national security, defense, or other public needs. It ensures affected employees receive appropriate pay and leave treatment under existing statutes.

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