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EO 131071998-12-10Clinton

Implementation of Human Rights Treaties

This executive order establishes a framework for the U.S. government to implement its obligations under international human rights treaties including the ICCPR, Convention Against Torture, and CERD. It creates an Interagency Working Group chaired by the National Security Council designee to coordinate treaty compliance, report preparation, complaint responses, and annual reviews of reservations and practices across all executive agencies.

EO 129921996-03-15Clinton

President's Council on Counter-Narcotics

This executive order establishes the President's Council on Counter-Narcotics, a high-level interagency body chaired by the President and comprising cabinet secretaries, intelligence directors, and senior White House officials. The Council meets quarterly to advise the President on national drug control strategy, coordinate implementation across agencies, and link drug policy to national security priorities, while preserving the Director of National Drug Control Policy as the senior drug policy official.

EO 129811995-12-05Clinton

Administration of Export Controls

This executive order establishes a structured interagency process for reviewing export license applications under the Export Administration Act and related regulations. It sets specific timelines for license review (90 days maximum), creates a three-tier dispute resolution system (Operating Committee, Advisory Committee on Export Policy, and Export Administration Review Board), and defines procedures for prelicense checks and government-to-government assurances.

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