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Det1996-05-29Clinton

Vietnamese Cooperation in Accounting for United States Prisoners of War and Missing in Action (POW/MIA)

President Clinton determined that Vietnam was fully cooperating on POW/MIA accounting, as required by a 1996 appropriations rider, while explicitly stating his view that the congressional condition on diplomatic recognition authority was unconstitutional. The determination was provided as a matter of comity rather than constitutional obligation.

Det1996-05-28Clinton

U.S.-Israel Arrow Deployability Program

President Clinton certified that the U.S.-Israel Arrow Deployability Program meets statutory requirements under the FY1994 National Defense Authorization Act, including a successful 1994 intercept test and Israel's adherence to Missile Technology Control Regime export controls. The determination authorizes the program to proceed with congressional notification and Federal Register publication.

Notice 128081996-05-24Clinton

Continuation of Emergency With Respect to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) and the Bosnian Serbs

President Clinton continued the national emergency declared in 1992 regarding the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) and Bosnian Serb forces, extending sanctions authorities beyond May 30, 1996. The notice maintains the legal framework for reimposing sanctions if parties fail to comply with the Dayton Peace Agreement, even though most sanctions had been prospectively suspended following the peace deal.

EO 130071996-05-24Clinton

Indian Sacred Sites

This executive order requires federal land-management agencies to accommodate Indian religious practitioners' access to and ceremonial use of sacred sites on federal lands, and to avoid harming the physical integrity of such sites. Agencies must implement procedures for consultation and notice, and report on implementation within one year. The order explicitly disclaims creating any legally enforceable rights.

Det1996-05-22Clinton

Use of International Organizations and Programs Account Funds for the U.S. Contribution to the Korean Peninsula

President Clinton authorized transferring up to $22 million from the International Organizations and Programs account to fund the U.S. contribution to the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization (KEDO), waiving normal statutory restrictions under section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 on national security grounds.

EO 130061996-05-21Clinton

Locating Federal Facilities on Historic Properties in Our Nation's Central Cities

This executive order directs federal agencies to prioritize locating facilities in historic properties and districts within central cities when operationally appropriate and economically prudent. It also requires agencies to streamline regulations that impede using historic properties and to pursue partnerships with state, local, tribal, and private entities to enhance historic preservation efforts.

EO 130051996-05-21Clinton

Empowerment Contracting

This executive order establishes an "Empowerment Contracting Program" to expand federal competition by offering price or evaluation credits to businesses operating in economically distressed communities. The Secretary of Commerce must develop policies and procedures to incentivize qualified large and small businesses to locate in or hire from areas with high poverty rates, designated empowerment zones, or other distressed areas, with annual reporting requirements and implementation rules due within 90 days.

EO 130041996-05-17Clinton

Establishing an Emergency Board To Investigate Disputes Between Certain Railroads Represented by the National Railway Labor Conference and Their- Employees Represented by Certain Labor Organizations

President Clinton established a three-member Emergency Board to investigate unresolved labor disputes between numerous railroads and several labor organizations under the Railway Labor Act. The Board must report within 30 days, during which time both parties are prohibited from changing the disputed conditions. The Board terminates automatically upon submitting its report.

Det1996-05-16Clinton

Waiver of Statutory Restrictions To Permit Assistance to Turkey

President Clinton waived statutory restrictions in the 1996 Foreign Operations Appropriations Act to permit U.S. assistance to Turkey, citing national security interests. The determination directs the Secretary of State to transmit the decision and justification to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.

EO 130031996-05-15Clinton

Establishing an Emergency Board To Investigate Disputes Between Certain Railroads Represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and Their Employees Represented by the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Disputes exist between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference, including Consolidated Rail Corporation (including the Clearfield Cluster), Burlington Northern Railroad Co., CSX Transportation Inc., Norfolk Southern Railway Co., Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Co., Union Pacific Railroad, Chicago & North Western Railway Co., Kansas City Southern Railway Co., and their employees represented by the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes. The railroads involved in these disputes are designated on the attached list, which is made a part of this order.

President Clinton established a three-member Emergency Board to investigate unresolved labor disputes between numerous railroads and the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes under the Railway Labor Act. The Board must report within 30 days, during which time neither party may change existing working conditions. The Board terminates automatically upon submitting its report.

EO 130021996-05-13Clinton

Termination of Combat Zone Designation in Vietnam and Waters Adjacent Thereto

This executive order terminates the combat zone designation for Vietnam and adjacent waters effective June 30, 1996, ending special tax benefits for military personnel serving in that area that had been in place since 1965.

EO 130011996-05-08Clinton

Establishing an Emergency Board To Investigate a Dispute Between Certain Railroads Represented by the National Railway Labor Conference and Their Employees Represented by the Transportation Communications International Union

President Clinton established a three-member emergency board to investigate a labor dispute between numerous railroads (represented by the National Railway Labor Conference) and the Transportation Communications International Union. The board must report within 30 days, during which time neither party may change the conditions underlying the dispute.

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