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Memo2010-06-30Obama

Long-Term Gulf Coast Restoration Support Plan

This memorandum assigns the Secretary of the Navy to lead development of a long-term plan for federal support of Gulf Coast economic and environmental recovery following the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The plan must assess post-spill needs, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, and set measurable objectives for restoration, though it explicitly operates subject to available appropriations and existing legal authorities.

Proc 85392010-06-29Obama

To Modify Duty-Free Treatment Under the Generalized System of Preferences

This proclamation modifies U.S. tariff preferences under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) by: designating new articles as eligible for duty-free treatment; terminating duty-free treatment for certain articles from specific beneficiary developing countries that exceeded competitive need limitations in 2009; waiving competitive need limitations for certain articles from specific countries; and revoking a previously granted waiver due to changed circumstances. The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) is modified accordingly, with changes effective on dates specified in annexes.

Memo2010-06-28Obama

Unleashing the Wireless Broadband Revolution

This memorandum directs federal agencies to free up 500 MHz of spectrum over 10 years for wireless broadband use, with the Commerce Department and NTIA leading coordination with the FCC. It mandates a Plan and Timetable by October 1, 2010, establishes an interagency steering group, and requires research into spectrum-sharing technologies, with progress reporting to the National Economic Council, OMB, and OSTP.

Memo2010-06-25Obama

Providing Stability and Security for Medicare Reimbursements

This memorandum directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement provisions of newly signed H.R. 3962, which replaced a 21.3% Medicare physician fee cut with a 2.2% increase through November 2010. The Secretary must direct Medicare claims contractors to update payment systems, reprocess affected claims automatically, protect beneficiary access, and reopen the Medicare participation enrollment program through July 16, 2010.

EO 135452010-06-22Obama

President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition

This executive order renames and reauthorizes the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports as the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition, adding nutrition to its mission. It establishes a 25-member advisory council to promote physical activity, fitness, sports participation, and good nutrition nationwide, with emphasis on children, adolescents, and underserved communities. The council is set to terminate after 2 years unless extended by the President.

Memo 135202010-06-18Obama

Enhancing Payment Accuracy Through a "Do Not Pay List"

This memorandum directs federal agencies to check existing eligibility databases before making payments or awards to prevent improper payments to ineligible recipients. It establishes a 'Do Not Pay List' combining multiple databases and sets deadlines for OMB to develop integration plans and guidance.

Memo 134902010-06-18Obama

Lobbyists on Agency Boards and Commissions

This memorandum establishes as official Obama Administration policy that federally registered lobbyists may not be appointed or reappointed to federal advisory committees, boards, and commissions. It directs OMB to issue proposed implementing guidance within 90 days, following public comment before finalization.

Notice 134662010-06-14Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to North Korea

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared by Executive Order 13466 on June 26, 2008, regarding North Korea's weapons-usable fissile material proliferation. It maintains economic sanctions and restrictions that would otherwise have been lifted under the Trading With the Enemy Act.

Proc 85362010-06-12Obama

To Implement Certain Provisions of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement With Respect to Costa Rica, and for Other Purposes

This proclamation modifies the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to implement preferential tariff treatment and a tariff-rate quota for certain sugar and sugar-containing goods from Costa Rica under CAFTA-DR, effective June 15, 2010. It also makes retroactive technical corrections to general notes 12, 25, and 26 of the HTS for errors in prior proclamations related to NAFTA, the U.S.-Singapore FTA, and the U.S.-Chile FTA.

Memo 135142010-06-10Obama

Disposing of Unneeded Federal Real Estate Increasing Sales Proceeds, Cutting Operating Costs, and Improving Energy Efficiency

This memorandum directs federal agencies to accelerate disposal of excess real estate, consolidate data centers, and improve space utilization to achieve $3 billion in cost savings by end of FY2012. It mandates a freeze on data center expansion, requires consolidation plans within 5 years, and tasks OMB with issuing guidance within 90 days.

EO 135442010-06-10Obama

Establishing the National Prevention, Health Promotion, and Public Health Council

This executive order establishes the National Prevention, Health Promotion, and Public Health Council within HHS, chaired by the Surgeon General, to coordinate federal prevention and wellness efforts. It mandates development of a national health strategy and requires annual reports to Congress through 2015 on progress toward disease prevention goals.

Notice 134052010-06-08Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions and Policies of Certain Members of the Government of Belarus and Other Persons That Undermine Democratic Processes or Institutions in Belarus

President Obama continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13405 (June 16, 2006) blocking property of Belarus government members and others undermining democratic processes, citing ongoing threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy despite some political prisoner releases in 2008.

Notice 132192010-06-08Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Western Balkans

President Obama continued for one year the national emergency declared by President Bush in 2001 regarding the Western Balkans, citing ongoing threats from extremist violence and obstruction of peace implementation in Macedonia, Bosnia, and Kosovo. The continuation extends sanctions and emergency measures beyond their scheduled June 26, 2010 expiration date under the National Emergencies Act.

Det2010-06-08Obama

Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs Related to Somalia and Food Pipeline Breaks for Refugee and Other Displaced Populations of Concern Globally

President Obama authorized up to $33 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address urgent humanitarian needs of refugees, conflict victims, and internally displaced persons across Africa, Asia, South America, and the Middle East, with specific focus on Somalia and global food pipeline breaks.

Memo 127212010-06-02Obama

Extension of Benefits to Same-Sex Domestic

This memorandum directs federal agencies to extend a range of employment benefits to same-sex domestic partners of federal employees and their children, including child-care subsidies, employee assistance programs, travel benefits, and family leave, to the extent permitted by existing law. It also establishes ongoing obligations for future benefits and requires annual reporting on implementation progress.

Det2010-06-02Obama

Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act

President Obama suspended for six months the spending limitations in the Jerusalem Embassy Act that would have restricted funding for U.S. diplomatic facilities in Jerusalem, citing national security interests. The Secretary of State was directed to transmit this determination and an accompanying report to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.

Memo2010-06-01Obama

Delegation of Authority to Appoint Commissioned

This memorandum delegates the President's authority under section 203 of the Public Health Service Act (as amended by the Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148) to the Secretary of Health and Human Services to appoint commissioned officers of the Ready Reserve Corps. The delegation is narrowly limited to two specific groups: individuals who received employment offers for the Reserve Corps with appointment dates after March 23, 2010 but were not on active duty, and participants in the 2010 Commissioned Officer Student Training and Extern Program. The authority cannot be re-delegated.

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