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EO 131391999-09-30Clinton

Improving Health Protection of Military Personnel Participating in Particular Military Operations

This executive order establishes procedures for administering investigational drugs to military personnel during particular military operations when FDA-approved alternatives are unavailable. It creates a detailed waiver process for informed consent requirements under 10 U.S.C. 1107(f), requiring presidential approval, FDA consultation, ongoing monitoring, and congressional notification.

EO 131341999-08-12Clinton

Developing and Promoting Biobased Products and Bioenergy

This executive order creates a federal framework to promote biobased products and bioenergy by establishing an Interagency Council co-chaired by Agriculture and Energy Secretaries, an Advisory Committee, departmental working groups, and a National Coordination Office. It mandates annual strategic plans with measurable objectives covering research coordination, economic and environmental impact analysis, and private sector incentives to make renewable farm and forestry resources competitive in energy and materials markets.

EO 131001998-08-25Clinton

President's Council on Food Safety

Establishes the President's Council on Food Safety, co-chaired by the Secretaries of Agriculture and HHS and the President's Science Advisor, to develop a comprehensive strategic plan for federal food safety activities and coordinate budgets and research across agencies. The Council aims to create a seamless, science-based food safety system through improved interagency coordination.

EO 129751995-10-03Clinton

Protection of Human Research Subjects and Creation of National Bioethics Advisory Commission

This executive order creates the National Bioethics Advisory Commission (NBAC) to advise on bioethical issues in human research, and requires all executive branch agencies conducting, supporting, or regulating human subjects research to review their protections within 120 days. The commission's first priority is protecting human research subjects and addressing genetic information issues, with a two-year lifespan unless extended.

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