Treasury Department
Orders where directed actors are tied to Treasury Department · 14 in G.W. Bush · 76 all terms.
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14 shown · G.W. Bush
Limited Waiver of Certain Sanctions Imposed by, and Delegation of Certain Authorities Pursuant to, the Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2008
President George W. Bush waived certain JADE Act sanctions against Burmese persons not already on Treasury's Specially Designated Nationals list, and delegated waiver authority to the Secretary of the Treasury to allow more flexible targeting of the Burmese military regime. The determination also authorized the Secretary of State to make required congressional submissions.
Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities under the Trading with the Enemy Act
This presidential determination extends for one year the exercise of authorities under the Trading with the Enemy Act that were scheduled to expire on September 14, 2006. It continues economic sanctions and asset control regulations affecting certain countries, primarily maintaining the Cuban embargo and related foreign asset controls, through September 14, 2007.
Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities under the Trading with the Enemy Act
President Bush extended for one year the exercise of authorities under the Trading with the Enemy Act that were scheduled to terminate on September 14, 2005. The continuation applies to countries affected by three Treasury Department regulatory regimes, with the extension lasting until September 14, 2006.
Blocking Property of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators and Their Supporters
Executive Order 13382 blocks all U.S.-based assets of designated weapons of mass destruction proliferators and their supporters, expanding sanctions authority under a national emergency first declared in 1994. It immediately freezes property of eight named entities and authorizes future designations by the Secretaries of Treasury and State.
Implementing Amendments to Agreement on Border
This executive order updates a 1994 order to implement 2002 amendments to the Border Environment Cooperation Commission and North American Development Bank agreements. It specifies U.S. board membership, designates the Treasury Secretary as chair when the U.S. holds that position, and updates advisory committee references.
Effective Dates of Provisions in Title I of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004
This memorandum accelerates the effective dates of most provisions in Title I of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, making them effective immediately upon signing rather than waiting for the statutory 6-month deadline. It exempts sections 1021 and 1092 (National Counterterrorism Center) and any provisions with express effective dates in the Act itself.
Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities under the Trading with the Enemy Act
President Bush extended for one year the exercise of certain authorities under the Trading with the Enemy Act, continuing economic sanctions regulations administered by the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control. The extension applies to the Foreign Assets Control Regulations, Transaction Control Regulations, and Cuban Assets Control Regulations through September 14, 2005.
Blocking Property of Certain Persons and Prohibiting the Export of Certain Goods to Syria
This executive order declares a national emergency and imposes sanctions on Syria, blocking property of individuals and entities supporting Syrian government activities including terrorism, occupation of Lebanon, WMD programs, and undermining Iraq stabilization. It prohibits export of munitions, most commerce-controlled items, and other U.S. products to Syria, with limited exceptions for food and medicine, and restricts Syrian-owned air carrier operations in U.S. airspace.
Determination Consistent with the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004 (Public Law 108-106), to Make Available Assistance for Liberia
President Bush authorized $114 million in International Disaster and Famine Assistance for Liberia under Public Law 108-106, determining it was in the U.S. national interest and essential to counterterrorism efforts. The Secretary of State was directed to report this to Congress and arrange Federal Register publication.
Delegation of Certain Congressional Reporting Functions
This executive order delegates to various Cabinet secretaries and agency heads the responsibility for submitting approximately 40 recurring reports to Congress that were previously the President's duty. The reports cover foreign policy, national security, sanctions, arms control, and trade topics. The order includes a standard assertion of presidential constitutional authority to withhold information and explicitly states it creates no enforceable rights.
Amending Executive Order 13212, Actions to Expedite Energy-Related Projects
This executive order amends EO 13212 to expand its scope beyond energy production to include pipeline safety projects. It establishes an interagency task force within the Department of Energy to monitor and expedite permitting for energy-related and pipeline safety projects, coordinate federal-state-tribal-local permitting, and perform functions under section 60133 of title 49 regarding pipeline repair.
Suspending the Iraq Sanctions Act, Making Inapplicable
President Bush suspended most provisions of the Iraq Sanctions Act of 1990 and made terrorism-related foreign assistance restrictions inapplicable to Iraq, while delegating reporting and licensing authorities to the Secretaries of Commerce, Treasury, and State under the Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003.
Delegation of Certain Authorities and Assignment of Certain Functions Under the Trade Act of 2002
This executive order delegates most presidential authorities under Divisions B (Trade Promotion) and C (Andean Trade) of the Trade Act of 2002 to the U.S. Trade Representative, while reserving specific authorities to the President. It also assigns particular consultative and reporting functions to the Secretaries of State, Labor, Treasury, and other agencies, and amends Executive Order 11846 to include the new trade act divisions.
Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism
This executive order declares a national emergency and blocks all U.S.-based property and transactions of foreign terrorists, terrorist financiers, and their associates. It authorizes the Secretaries of Treasury and State to designate individuals and entities for sanctions without prior notice, and prohibits any U.S. person from transacting with designated parties.