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Notice 68672013-02-22Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Cuba and of the Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Vessels

President Obama continued a national emergency regarding Cuba first declared in 1996 after Cuba shot down two U.S. civilian aircraft, and expanded in 2004 to deny monetary and material support to the Cuban government. The notice extends emergency authority to regulate vessel anchorage and movement near Cuba for another year under the National Emergencies Act.

Memo2013-02-20Obama

Delegation of Authority To Submit to the Congress Certain Certifications, Reports, and Notifications

This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to submit certifications, reports, and notifications to Congress regarding the U.S.-Australia Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty, including pre-entry-into-force submissions and annual reports thereafter, as well as congressional notification of amendments to implementing arrangements under the 2010 Act.

Notice 135662013-02-13Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13566 regarding Libya, originally imposed due to Qadhafi's violence against civilians and risk of asset misappropriation. The continuation is justified by ongoing threats from former regime officials and the need to prevent diversion of assets, despite the fall of Qadhafi and progress toward easing sanctions.

EO 136362013-02-12Obama

Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity

This executive order establishes a voluntary, public-private partnership framework to strengthen cybersecurity protections for U.S. critical infrastructure. It directs federal agencies to improve cyber threat information sharing with private sector entities, mandates development of a Cybersecurity Framework by NIST, creates a voluntary adoption program, and requires identification of the most at-risk critical infrastructure systems.

Det2013-02-11Obama

Drawdown Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended, for Chad and France To Support Their Efforts in Mali

President Obama authorized an emergency drawdown of up to $50 million in Defense Department services and equipment to assist Chad and France in their military operations against terrorists and violent extremists in Mali. The determination was made under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, bypassing normal Arms Export Control Act procedures due to an unforeseen emergency.

Det2013-02-08Obama

Waiver of Restriction on Providing Funds to the Palestinian Authority

President Obama waived a statutory restriction (section 7040(a)) that would have blocked U.S. foreign assistance funds to the Palestinian Authority, certifying the waiver as important to national security interests. The Secretary of State is directed to transmit the determination to Congress with a required report and publish it in the Federal Register.

Notice 133962013-02-04Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in or in Relation to C[ocirc]te d'Ivoire

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13396 regarding the conflict in Côte d'Ivoire, maintaining sanctions blocking property of certain persons contributing to the conflict. The continuation extends the emergency beyond its February 7, 2013 expiration date under authority of the National Emergencies Act.

Memo2013-02-01Obama

Designation of Officers of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation To Act as Director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

This memorandum establishes the order of succession for the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) Director position, listing four senior officers who would serve as acting Director in case of vacancy or incapacity. It supersedes a 2008 memorandum from the prior administration and includes standard limitations and presidential discretion provisions.

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