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Memo 129582009-05-27Obama

Classified Information and Controlled Unclassified Information

This memorandum directs two major reviews: first, a 90-day review of Executive Order 12958 on classified national security information to recommend reforms including a National Declassification Center and measures against over-classification; second, creation of an Interagency Task Force on Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) led by the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security to review procedures for sensitive but unclassified information and report recommendations within 90 days. Both initiatives aim to increase government transparency while protecting legitimate security and privacy interests.

Memo 131322009-05-20Obama

Preemption

This memorandum establishes a policy restricting executive agencies from preempting state law through regulations unless there is explicit congressional authorization or sufficient legal basis. It directs agency heads to review regulations from the past 10 years containing preemption provisions and amend those that cannot be legally justified.

Notice 133032009-05-19Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect To the Stabilization of Iraq

President Obama extended for one year the national emergency declared in 2003 regarding Iraq's stabilization, which protects the Development Fund for Iraq and certain Iraqi property under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. This continuation notice, required by the National Emergencies Act, keeps in effect measures adopted under Executive Orders 13303, 13315, 13350, 13364, and 13438.

Det2009-05-19Obama

Proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America And the Government of the United Arab Emirates Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy

President Obama approved a proposed nuclear cooperation agreement with the United Arab Emirates under Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act, finding it promotes common defense and security without unreasonable risk. The determination authorizes the Secretary of State to execute the agreement and requires publication in the Federal Register.

Memo2009-05-15Obama

Memorandum for the Chair of the Council On Environmental Quality

This memorandum delegates to the Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality the President's statutory authority under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to provide specified reports to Congress. It is a narrow administrative assignment of a reporting function under the 2009 stimulus law.

Notice 130472009-05-14Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect To Burma

President Obama continued for one year the national emergency with respect to Burma originally declared in 1997, maintaining sanctions including prohibitions on new investment, an import ban, and restrictions on financial services and dealings with designated persons. The continuation is based on the determination that Burma's government continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy through its repression of democratic opposition.

EO 135082009-05-12Obama

Chesapeake Bay Protection and Restoration

This executive order establishes a coordinated federal framework to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. It creates a Federal Leadership Committee led by the EPA, mandates multiple agency reports on pollution control, agricultural practices, climate adaptation, and public access, and requires an annual action plan starting in 2010.

Notice 133382009-05-07Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Actions of the Government of Syria

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in 2004 regarding Syria's actions, including support for terrorism, occupation of Lebanon, and WMD programs. It extends the sanctions authorities and measures previously established under Executive Orders 13338, 13399, and 13460 beyond their May 11, 2009 expiration date.

Memo2009-05-05Obama

Biofuels And Rural Economic Development

President Obama established an interagency working group on biofuels and directed the Secretary of Agriculture to restructure renewable fuel investments and develop loan guarantee and funding programs within 30 days to accelerate biofuel production and rural economic development.

Memo2009-05-01Obama

Establishment of the Interagency Committee on Trade in Timber Products from Peru and Assignment of Function under Section 501 of the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act

This memorandum establishes an Interagency Committee on Trade in Timber Products from Peru to oversee implementation of Annex 18.3.4 of the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement, assigns a presidential function to the USTR, and directs several Cabinet secretaries to issue implementing regulations. The committee had a statutory deadline of 90 days after the Agreement's February 1, 2009 entry into force, making the establishment deadline May 2, 2009.

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