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Det2004-05-25Bush

Waiving Prohibition on United States Military Assistance with Respect to Burkina Faso and Dominica

President Bush waived a statutory prohibition on U.S. military assistance to Burkina Faso and Dominica after determining both countries had entered into Article 98 agreements shielding U.S. personnel from International Criminal Court jurisdiction. The waiver remains in effect as long as those agreements stay in force.

Notice 133032004-05-20Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency Protecting the Development Fund for Iraq and Certain Other Property in Which Iraq has an Interest

This notice continues for one year a national emergency first declared in May 2003 protecting Iraqi assets—including the Development Fund for Iraq, petroleum, and former regime property—from legal attachment or judicial process. The continuation is authorized under the National Emergencies Act to address ongoing threats to Iraq's reconstruction and stability.

EO 133412004-05-20Bush

Further Amendment to Executive Order 11023, Providing for the Performance by the Secretary of Commerce of Certain Functions Relating to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

This executive order makes technical, conforming amendments to Executive Order 11023 to update statutory citations following passage of the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002. It delegates presidential authorities related to NOAA officer personnel management—retirement deferrals, voluntary retirements, temporary appointments, and inter-service transfers—to the Secretary of Commerce.

EO 133402004-05-18Bush

Establishment of Great Lakes Interagency Task Force and Promotion of a Regional Collaboration of National Significance for the Great Lakes

This executive order creates the Great Lakes Interagency Task Force, chaired by the EPA Administrator, to coordinate federal restoration and protection efforts across 10 cabinet-level agencies. It establishes a regional working group of Great Lakes program offices and requires a report to the President by May 31, 2005, while promoting collaboration with states, tribes, local governments, and Canada.

Notice 130472004-05-17Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Burma

President Bush continued for one year the national emergency with respect to Burma (Myanmar) originally declared in 1997, maintaining sanctions including prohibitions on new investment, imports, and financial services exports. The continuation is based on ongoing determination that Burma's government poses an unusual and extraordinary threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy.

EO 133392004-05-13Bush

Increasing Economic Opportunity and Business Participation of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

This executive order establishes a presidential advisory commission and White House Initiative within the Department of Commerce to improve economic opportunity and federal program access for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) businesses. It creates an interagency working group, requires federal agencies to develop implementation plans, and mandates a coordinated federal plan to increase AAPI business participation in government programs and procurement.

EO 133382004-05-11Bush

Blocking Property of Certain Persons and Prohibiting the Export of Certain Goods to Syria

This executive order declares a national emergency and imposes sanctions on Syria, blocking property of individuals and entities supporting Syrian government activities including terrorism, occupation of Lebanon, WMD programs, and undermining Iraq stabilization. It prohibits export of munitions, most commerce-controlled items, and other U.S. products to Syria, with limited exceptions for food and medicine, and restricts Syrian-owned air carrier operations in U.S. airspace.

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