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Det2003-09-30Bush

Transfer of Funds from International Organizations and Programs (IO&P) Funds to the Child Survival and Health Programs Fund

This determination transfers $25 million in FY 2003 funds originally reserved for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to the Child Survival and Health Programs Fund. The action was taken under section 610 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, with direction to report to Congress and publish in the Federal Register.

Notice2003-09-29Bush

Report to the Congress on the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security Concerning Implementation of Section 428 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002

President Bush notified Congress of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security implementing Section 428 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, which governs cooperative management of visa processes to balance border security with legitimate travel.

EO 133172003-09-25Bush

Volunteers for Prosperity

This executive order creates "Volunteers for Prosperity," a program within USA Freedom Corps to deploy highly skilled American professionals as volunteers abroad to support U.S. global prosperity initiatives including HIV/AIDS relief, clean water, democratic governance, and economic development. It establishes coordinating offices in five federal agencies and designates USAID as inter-agency coordinator.

Det2003-09-24Bush

Waiving Prohibition on United States Military Assistance to Parties to the Rome Statute Establishing the International Criminal Court

President Bush waived a statutory prohibition on U.S. military assistance to countries that are parties to the International Criminal Court Rome Statute. The waiver applies indefinitely for Afghanistan, DRC, Georgia, and Honduras (which signed Article 98 agreements shielding U.S. personnel), and for 6 months for Guinea (on national security grounds).

Notice 132242003-09-18Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to

President Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared on September 23, 2001, under Executive Order 13224 regarding persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism. This routine continuation extends the emergency authorities and sanctions beyond their statutory expiration date of September 23, 2003.

EO 133162003-09-17Bush

Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees

This executive order extends the lifespan of 14 federal advisory committees until September 30, 2005, revokes executive orders for 9 committees that have terminated or completed their work, delegates FACA functions to agency heads, updates membership of the President's Export Council, and supersedes Executive Order 13225.

Det2003-09-16Bush

Classified Information Concerning the Air Force's Operating Location Near Groom Lake, Nevada

President Bush exempted the Air Force's classified operating location near Groom Lake, Nevada (Area 51) from environmental disclosure requirements that would reveal classified information to unauthorized persons. The exemption, issued under 42 U.S.C. 6961(a), shields the site from federal, state, and local hazardous waste laws requiring disclosure of classified details for a one-year period.

Det2003-09-15Bush

Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for 2004

This presidential determination identifies 23 countries as major drug-transit or illicit drug-producing countries for 2004 under the Foreign Relations Authorization Act. It designates Burma and Haiti as having 'failed demonstrably' in their counternarcotics obligations, but waives sanctions on Haiti for FY 2004 as vital to U.S. national interests. The document also discusses synthetic drug threats from the Netherlands, precursor chemical diversion from Canada, and North Korean state involvement in narcotics trafficking.

Det2003-09-14Bush

U.S. Contribution to the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization: Determination Regarding Funds Under the Heading "Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining and Related Programs" in Title II of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations, 2003, Division E of the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (Public Law 108-7) (the "Act")

President Bush waived a statutory restriction to provide up to $3.72 million in nonproliferation funds to the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization (KEDO) for administrative expenses only, citing vital national security interests. The Secretary of State was directed to report this determination and its justification to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.

Det2003-09-12Bush

Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act

President Bush extended for one year the exercise of certain authorities under the Trading With the Enemy Act (TWEA) that were scheduled to terminate on September 14, 2003. The continuation applies to countries affected by Treasury Department regulations governing foreign assets controls, transaction controls, and Cuban assets controls, lasting until September 14, 2004.

Memo2003-09-12Bush

Delegation of Functions Related to Loan Guarantees to Israel

This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the presidential functions related to "Loan Guarantees to Israel" under the Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003 (Public Law 108-11). It is a routine procedural delegation of authority with no policy changes or conditions attached.

Notice 74632003-09-10Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to

President Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared on September 14, 2001, following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, citing the ongoing terrorist threat. The notice extends authorities delegated to the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Homeland Security for military reserve call-ups, emergency construction, and related emergency powers.

Det2003-09-09Bush

Presidential Determination with Respect to Foreign Governments' Efforts Regarding Trafficking in Persons

This determination withholds certain U.S. funding from Burma, Cuba, Liberia, North Korea, and Sudan for FY2004 due to their failure to meet minimum standards for combating human trafficking, while allowing exceptions for multilateral assistance to Liberia and Sudan peace accord implementation. It also notes determinations regarding Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dominican Republic, Georgia, Greece, Haiti, Kazakhstan, Suriname, Turkey, and Uzbekistan.

Det2003-09-09Bush

Presidential Determination on Certification to Permit U.S. Contributions to the International Fund for Ireland with Fiscal Year 2002 and 2003 ESF Funds

President Bush certified to Congress that the International Fund for Ireland meets statutory requirements, permitting U.S. contributions using Fiscal Year 2002 and 2003 Economic Support Fund (ESF) appropriations. The Secretary of State is directed to transmit this certification and supporting justification to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.

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