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Det2000-02-29Clinton

Presidential Determination on Major Illicit Drug Producing and Drug Transit Countries

This presidential determination certifies countries' cooperation with U.S. counter-drug efforts under the Foreign Assistance Act. Twenty countries received full certification for cooperating with UN drug convention goals, four received 'vital national interests' certification (Cambodia, Haiti, Nigeria, Paraguay), and two were decertified (Afghanistan, Burma). The determination includes detailed explanatory statements for each country's drug control performance and directs the Secretary of State to publish it in the Federal Register.

EO 131462000-02-29Clinton

President's Council on the Future of Princeville, North Carolina

This executive order establishes an interagency council to develop recommendations for federal actions to help Princeville, North Carolina recover from Hurricane Floyd flooding and plan for its future. The council includes 15 agency heads and presidential assistants, chaired by the OMB Director, and is tasked with considering the town's unique status as the first U.S. city founded by ex-slaves.

Notice 68672000-02-25Clinton

Continuation of the National Emergency Relating to Cuba and of the Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Vessels

President Clinton continued a national emergency declared in 1996 after Cuba shot down two U.S. civilian aircraft, extending emergency authority to regulate vessel anchorage and movement near Cuba. The continuation is based on Cuba's stated intent to use force against U.S. vessels or aircraft involved in memorial activities or peaceful protest.

Det2000-02-24Clinton

U.S. Contribution to the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization (KEDO): Certification and Waiver Under the Heading "Nonproliferation, Anti- Terrorism, Demining and Related Programs" in Title II of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2000, as Enacted in Public Law 106-113

President Clinton certified that North Korea was complying with the 1994 Agreed Framework and waived congressionally mandated conditions to release up to $15 million in U.S. funds for KEDO, the international consortium building light-water reactors in North Korea as part of the denuclearization deal.

Proc 72752000-02-22Clinton

Registration Under the Military Selective Service Act

This proclamation amends registration procedures under the Military Selective Service Act by updating Proclamation 4771 (1980) to add modern registration methods including internet, telephone, and mailback cards alongside traditional post office registration. It applies to U.S. male citizens and resident males aged 18-26 both domestically and abroad.

Proc 72742000-02-18Clinton

To Facilitate Positive Adjustment to Competition From Imports of Certain Circular Welded Carbon Quality Line Pipe

This proclamation imposes temporary safeguard tariffs on imports of circular welded carbon quality line pipe for three years plus one day to protect a domestic industry found to be seriously injured by import competition. The action excludes products from Mexico and Canada under NAFTA provisions, suspends duty-free treatment under several trade preference programs, and includes annual reductions in the tariff rate during the second and third years.

Memo2000-02-18Clinton

Action Under Section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974 Concerning Line Pipe

President Clinton imposed a three-year safeguard tariff on imported circular welded carbon quality line pipe, starting at 19% ad valorem and declining to 15% and 11% in years two and three, with a 9,000 short ton exemption per country. Canada and Mexico were excluded from the safeguard measure under NAFTA provisions, and the Secretary of the Treasury was directed to implement monitoring and reporting requirements.

Det2000-02-18Clinton

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

President Clinton determined that Vietnam was fully cooperating in good faith with U.S. efforts to account for POW/MIAs from the Vietnam War, as required by a congressional appropriations condition. However, he simultaneously asserted that this statutory condition was unconstitutional while providing the determination as a matter of comity.

Proc 72732000-02-16Clinton

To Facilitate Positive Adjustment to Competition From Imports of Certain Steel Wire Rod

This proclamation imposes a three-year-plus-one-day tariff-rate quota on imports of certain steel wire rod to protect the domestic industry from serious injury due to increased imports. It excludes products from Mexico and Canada under NAFTA provisions and suspends duty-free treatment under several trade preference programs (GSP, CBERA, ATPA, and Israel FTA) for steel wire rod.

Memo2000-02-16Clinton

Action Under Section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974 Concerning Steel Wire Rod

President Clinton imposed a 3-year tariff-rate quota on steel wire rod imports, with over-quota duties of 10%, 7.5%, and 5% in successive years, based on a split USITC finding of serious injury to the domestic industry. Canada and Mexico were excluded from the safeguard measure under NAFTA provisions.

Det2000-02-16Clinton

Determination on Eligibility of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) To Be Furnished Defense Articles and Services Under the Foreign Assistance Act and the Arms Export Control Act

President Clinton determined that providing defense articles and services to ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) would strengthen U.S. security and promote world peace, making ECOWAS eligible under the Foreign Assistance Act and Arms Export Control Act. The Secretary of State was directed to report this to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.

Det2000-02-10Clinton

United States Military Activities in East Timor

President Clinton determined that deploying U.S. military forces to support East Timor's transition to independence without UN reimbursement serves U.S. security interests, and delegated authority to the Secretary of State to provide assistance under the United Nations Participation Act.

EO 131452000-02-08Clinton

To Prohibit Discrimination in Federal Employment Based on Genetic Information

This executive order prohibits federal agencies from discriminating against employees, job applicants, or former employees based on genetic information or use of genetic services. It bars agencies from requesting, collecting, or disclosing protected genetic information except in narrow circumstances, and requires such information be kept separate from general personnel files.

Det2000-02-01Clinton

Assistance Program for the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union

President Clinton determined that $579 million in assistance for former Soviet republics should bypass a statutory restriction requiring 60% of funds to go through private-sector and NGO channels. This waiver allows direct government-to-government aid, citing U.S. national security interests.

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