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Proc 77462003-12-30Bush

To Implement the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement

This proclamation implements the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement by modifying the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to establish preferential tariff treatment, rules of origin, and staged duty reductions. It removes Chile from the Generalized System of Preferences, delegates authority to the Secretary of Commerce and the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA), and sets January 1, 2004 as the effective date for most provisions.

Proc 77472003-12-30Bush

To Implement the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement

This proclamation implements the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (USSFTA) by modifying the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to provide preferential tariff treatment for Singaporean goods, establishing staged duty reductions, delegating authority to the Secretary of Commerce to create a dispute resolution office, and authorizing the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA) to enforce textile and apparel trade provisions and review relief requests.

Proc 77482003-12-30Bush

To Take Certain Actions Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, and for Other Purposes

President George W. Bush designated Angola as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country under AGOA with lesser developed country status, while terminating Eritrea and the Central African Republic's beneficiary status effective January 1, 2004, for failing to make continual progress on eligibility requirements. The proclamation also made technical corrections to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and clarified the U.S. Trade Representative's publication functions under related trade preference acts.

Det2003-12-30Bush

Designation of the Kingdom of Thailand as a Major Non-NATO Ally

President George W. Bush designated Thailand as a Major Non-NATO Ally under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and Arms Export Control Act, granting Thailand preferential access to U.S. defense equipment and cooperation. The Secretary of State was directed to publish this determination in the Federal Register.

Det2003-12-30Bush

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 four countries—Belize, Macedonia, Panama, and Fiji—because each had signed Article 98 agreements shielding American personnel from International Criminal Court prosecution. The waiver remains in effect as long as those agreements stay in force.

Det2003-12-30Bush

Extension of Waiver of Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act with respect to Assistance to the Government of Azerbaijan

President Bush extended the annual waiver of Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act, allowing U.S. assistance to Azerbaijan despite restrictions originally imposed due to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. The determination certifies that the waiver supports counterterrorism efforts, U.S. military readiness, Azerbaijan's border security, and will not harm peace negotiations with Armenia.

Det2003-12-30Bush

Waiver of Restrictions on Assistance to the Republic of Uzbekistan under the Cooperative Threat Reduction Act of 1993 and Title V of the FREEDOM Support Act

President Bush waived congressionally-imposed restrictions on U.S. assistance to Uzbekistan for Fiscal Year 2004, certifying that doing so served national security interests. The waiver applied to restrictions under the Cooperative Threat Reduction Act and the FREEDOM Support Act, with required transmission of an unclassified report and classified annex to Congress.

EO 133222003-12-30Bush

Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay

This executive order implements annual pay adjustments for federal employees, military personnel, judges, and other government officials effective in early 2004. It supersedes the previous year's pay order and establishes new salary schedules across ten categories of federal compensation.

EO 133232003-12-30Bush

Assignment of Functions Relating to Arrivals in and Departures From the United States

This executive order delegates presidential authority under section 215 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to the Secretary of Homeland Security for non-citizens and to the Secretary of State for U.S. citizens, including passport functions. Each secretary must obtain concurrence or consultation from the other before issuing, amending, or revoking related rules and regulations.

EO 133212003-12-17Bush

Appointments During National Emergency

This executive order invokes emergency appointment authority under 10 U.S.C. § 603 for the Secretary of Defense, allowing expedited civilian personnel appointments without normal competitive hiring procedures during the ongoing national emergency declared after September 11, 2001.

Det2003-12-16Bush

Determination to Authorize Drawdown for Afghanistan

This determination authorizes the drawdown of up to $135 million in defense articles, defense services, and military education and training from the Department of Defense to support the Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan. It was issued under the Afghanistan Freedom Support Act and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Det2003-12-11Bush

Imposition and Waiver of Sanctions Under Section 604 of the FY 2003 Foreign Relations Authorization Act (Public Law 107-228)

President Bush imposed a sanction downgrading the PLO office status in the U.S. due to noncompliance by the PLO and Palestinian Authority with certain commitments, but simultaneously waived that same sanction for 180 days, citing national security interests. The Secretary of State is directed to transmit the required congressional report and publish this determination in the Federal Register.

Det2003-12-09Bush

Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act

President Bush suspended for six months the statutory requirements of the Jerusalem Embassy Act that would have forced the U.S. embassy in Israel to move from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and cut State Department funding if not moved. This was a routine national security waiver exercised by every president since the Act's passage.

EO 133202003-12-09Bush

Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the

This executive order closes all executive branch departments and agencies on Friday, December 26, 2003, the day after Christmas, excusing federal employees from duty. Agency heads may exempt certain offices and employees for national security, defense, or other public need reasons. The closure is treated as a legal holiday for purposes of federal employee pay and leave.

Det2003-12-08Bush

Determination Consistent with Section 620(q) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and Section 512 of the FY 2002 and 2003 Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Acts

President Bush determined that providing foreign assistance to Liberia is in the U.S. national interest and waived statutory restrictions under Section 620(q) of the Foreign Assistance Act and Section 512 of FY 2002-2003 appropriations acts that would otherwise prohibit such aid. The Secretary of State must report this determination to Congress and arrange for Federal Register publication.

Det2003-12-06Bush

Presidential Determination on Waiver of Conditions on Obligation and Expenditure of Funds for Planning, Design, and Construction of a Chemical Weapons Destruction Facility in Russia

President Bush waived statutory conditions on U.S. funds for a Russian chemical weapons destruction facility, certifying the waiver serves national security interests. The Secretary of State is directed to transmit this certification and supporting documents to Congress and arrange Federal Register publication.

Memo2003-12-05Bush

Transfer of Funds Appropriated to the President under the heading Operating Expenses of the Coalition Provisional Authority, and Delegation of the Functions of the President under the heading Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund, in the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004

This memorandum transfers funds appropriated for Coalition Provisional Authority operating expenses from the President to the Secretary of Defense, designating a specific Army account for their use. It also amends a prior May 2003 delegation memorandum to replace references to the Office of Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance (ORHA) with the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) and extend applicability to subsequent appropriations.

Proc 77412003-12-04Bush

To Provide for the Termination of Action Taken With Regard to Imports of Certain Steel Products

President George W. Bush terminated safeguard tariffs on certain steel products that had been imposed in March 2002 under Proclamation 7529, citing changed economic circumstances and an ITC report. The import licensing system established to monitor steel imports remains in effect until March 21, 2005, or until a replacement program is established.

EO 133192003-12-03Bush

Amendment to Executive Order 13183, Establishment of the President's Task Force on Puerto Rico's Status

This executive order amends the structure of the President's Task Force on Puerto Rico's Status, replacing the previous membership model with designees from each Cabinet member plus the Deputy Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs, and requiring biennial reports to the President on Puerto Rico's status determination progress.

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