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Proc 87422011-10-31Obama

To Modify the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

This proclamation modifies the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States in three areas: (1) reclassifying certain footwear with textile-layered rubber/plastic soles to promote uniform customs classification, (2) updating rules of origin under the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement, and (3) reflecting statutory changes to upland cotton special import quota conditions. The modifications take effect on varying dates depending on the provision and type of goods.

EO 135882011-10-31Obama

Reducing Prescription Drug Shortages

This executive order directs the FDA to use existing authority to require earlier notice from manufacturers about drug discontinuances that could cause shortages, expedite regulatory reviews when shortages are threatened, and refer evidence of price gouging or hoarding to the Department of Justice for potential enforcement. It responds to a near-tripling of prescription drug shortages between 2005 and 2010, particularly for cancer treatments and anesthesia drugs.

Memo2011-10-28Obama

Making It Easier for America's Small Businesses and America's Exporters to Access Government Services to Help Them Grow and Hire

This memorandum directs executive agencies to create BusinessUSA, a unified online platform to help small businesses and exporters navigate federal programs and services. It establishes a Steering Committee co-chaired by the Federal CIO, CTO, and Chief Performance Officer to oversee development of the platform within 90 days, with agencies required to integrate their information and services into this "No Wrong Door" system.

Notice 134132011-10-25Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in or in Relation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

This notice extends for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13413 on October 27, 2006, regarding conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The continuation maintains sanctions blocking property of certain persons contributing to the conflict, citing ongoing violence and regional instability.

Proc 87412011-10-25Obama

To Take Certain Actions Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act

This proclamation designates Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, and Niger as eligible and beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), granting them preferential trade benefits including duty-free access for certain products. It also classifies all three as 'lesser developed beneficiary' countries, making them eligible for special apparel trade rules, and directs modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to reflect these designations.

Notice 129782011-10-19Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect To Significant Narcotics Traffickers Centered In Colombia

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in 1995 regarding significant narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia, extending sanctions and related measures beyond their October 21, 2011 expiration date. The continuation is based on an ongoing determination that these traffickers continue to threaten U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economy.

Det2011-10-14Obama

Provision of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Brazil

President Obama certified Brazil as eligible for U.S. drug interdiction assistance under the 1995 NDAA, specifically allowing support for intercepting aircraft suspected of drug trafficking in Brazilian airspace. The determination requires Brazil to have procedures protecting innocent life, including warning aircraft before force is used.

EO 135872011-10-07Obama

Structural Reforms To Improve the Security of Classified Networks and the Responsible Sharing and Safeguarding of Classified Information

This executive order establishes a comprehensive framework for securing classified computer networks across the federal government following WikiLeaks disclosures. It creates new interagency bodies to coordinate policies, designates the NSA and Defense Secretary as technical standards authorities, mandates insider threat programs at all agencies, and requires binding minimum standards for detecting and preventing unauthorized disclosures.

EO 135862011-10-06Obama

Establishing an Emergency Board to Investigate Disputes Between Certain Railroads Represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and Their Employees Represented by Certain Labor Organizations

President Obama established a five-member Emergency Board to investigate unresolved labor disputes between major freight railroads and their unions, triggered by a National Mediation Board finding that threatened strikes would disrupt interstate commerce. The board must report within 30 days, during which time both sides are barred from changing working conditions or striking.

Det2011-10-04Obama

Certification and Determination With Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008

President Obama certified Chad's compliance with the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008 based on its action plan and steps to end child soldier use. He also exercised national interest waivers to allow continued U.S. military assistance to Yemen (full waiver) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (partial waiver for training, non-lethal equipment, and commercial sales licenses).

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