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EO 13312Executive OrderG.W. Bush · R

Executive Order 13312

Implementing the Clean Diamond Trade Act

This executive order implements the Clean Diamond Trade Act by prohibiting the importation or exportation of rough diamonds unless controlled through the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), effective July 30, 2003. It assigns implementation functions to the Secretaries of State and Treasury, establishes a coordinating committee at the Department of State, and revises prior executive orders on Sierra Leone and Liberia diamond sanctions to harmonize them with the new KPCS requirements.

Federal Register Open PDF 68 FR 45151

Impact dates

  1. Sections 1 and 3 (prohibitions and related EO amendments) effective

  2. Import/export prohibition on non-KPCS rough diamonds takes effect

Key directives

  • Prohibit importation/exportation of rough diamonds not controlled through KPCS effective July 30, 2003
  • Assign sections 4(b), 5(c), 6(b), 11, and 12 of Act to Secretary of State
  • Assign sections 5(a) and 5(b) of Act to Secretary of Treasury
  • Secretary of State to establish coordinating committee as part of Department of State
  • Revise Executive Order 13194 to prohibit Sierra Leone rough diamonds except KPCS-controlled
  • Revise Executive Order 13213 to prohibit all rough diamonds from Liberia effective July 30, 2003
  • KPCS definition frozen as of April 25, 2003

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Remaining provisions effective immediately upon signing (July 29, 2003)
  • Function assignments to Secretaries of State and Treasury
  • Establishment of coordinating committee at Department of State

Near term (90d)

  • KPCS compliance systems must be operational for U.S. diamond trade by July 30, 2003

Long term

  • Ongoing enforcement of rough diamond trade restrictions
  • Continued U.S. participation in Kimberley Process
  • Potential lasting impact on legitimate diamond trade structure

Risks & tensions

  • Frozen KPCS definition (April 25, 2003) may create implementation gaps if scheme evolves
  • Vague 'as appropriate' consultation requirement with coordinating committee may limit effectiveness
  • Harmonization of prior Sierra Leone and Liberia sanctions with broader KPCS regime creates compliance complexity for traders
  • Immediate effective date (one day after signing) allows minimal transition period for industry adaptation
Executive Order 13312: Implementing the Clean Diamond Trade Act · Executive Orders