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Proc 78002004-06-30Bush

To Modify Duty-Free Treatment Under the Generalized System of Preferences

This proclamation modifies duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) by withdrawing, limiting, and redesignating preferential tariff treatment for specific articles from certain beneficiary developing countries. It also waives competitive need limitations for particular articles and countries, with changes to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule taking effect on July 1, 2004 or the date of proclamation.

Memo2004-06-29Bush

Administration of Certain Appropriations Relating to Iraq

This memorandum transfers unobligated balances of Coalition Provisional Authority operating funds from the President to the Secretary of State as of June 30, 2004, following the dissolution of the CPA. It also supersedes a prior December 2003 memorandum on the same subject.

Det2004-06-25Bush

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. for 180 days due to Palestinian non-compliance with commitments, but immediately waived that same sanction for an identical 180-day period citing national security interests. The Secretary of State was directed to transmit reports to Congress and publish the determination in the Federal Register.

Notice 132192004-06-24Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Western Balkans

President Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13219 (June 26, 2001) regarding threats to peace and stability in the Western Balkans, including extremist violence in Macedonia and obstruction of the Dayton Accords and UN Resolution 1244. This annual continuation under the National Emergencies Act maintains existing sanctions and emergency measures.

Det2004-06-24Bush

Determination Pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962, as Amended

President George W. Bush authorized up to $34 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address urgent refugee and migration needs arising from crises in the West Bank and Gaza, Sudan, and Chad. The determination directs the Secretary of State to notify Congress and arrange for Federal Register publication.

Notice 131592004-06-16Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation Created by the Accumulation of Weapons-Usable Fissile Material in the Territory of the Russian Federation

This notice continues for one year a national emergency first declared in 2000 to protect Russian government assets in the U.S. related to the Highly Enriched Uranium (HEU) Agreements. The emergency blocks these assets from legal claims to ensure Russian weapons-grade uranium continues to be downblended for peaceful commercial nuclear reactor fuel rather than posing proliferation risks.

Det2004-06-16Bush

Designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a Major Non-NATO Ally

President Bush designated Pakistan as a Major Non-NATO Ally under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and Arms Export Control Act, granting Pakistan enhanced defense cooperation and military assistance eligibility. The Secretary of State was directed to publish this determination in the Federal Register.

Notice2004-06-15Bush

Notice of Intention To Enter Into a Free Trade Agreement With Bahrain

This notice formally notifies Congress of the President's intention to enter into a free trade agreement with Bahrain, as required by section 2105(a)(1)(A) of the Trade Act of 2002. It also satisfies the statutory requirement to publish such notice in the Federal Register.

Det2004-06-15Bush

Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act

President Bush suspended for six months the spending and diplomatic restrictions in the Jerusalem Embassy Act that required moving the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, citing national security interests. The Secretary of State was directed to transmit this determination and a report to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.

Memo2004-06-14Bush

Certification Concerning U.S. Participation in the United

President Bush certifies that U.S. Armed Forces participating in the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) are protected from International Criminal Court jurisdiction because Haiti has an Article 98 agreement with the U.S. The Secretary of State is directed to submit this certification to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.

EO 133432004-06-06Bush

Providing for the Closing of Government Departments and Agencies on June 11, 2004

This executive order closes all federal executive departments and agencies on June 11, 2004, as a mark of respect following the death of former President Ronald Reagan. The closure applies to federal employee pay and leave under existing statutes, with exemptions for national security, defense, and essential public business operations at the discretion of agency heads.

Memo2004-06-03Bush

Secret Service Protection for Distinguished Foreign Visitors to the 2004 Group of Eight ("G8") Summit

This memorandum delegates presidential authority under 18 U.S.C. § 3056 to the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide Secret Service protection for distinguished foreign visitors attending the 2004 G8 Summit. It also directs the Secretary to arrange funding from appropriate appropriations and publish the memorandum in the Federal Register.

Det2004-06-03Bush

Determination Under Subsection 402(d)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974, as AmendedContinuation of Waiver Authority for Turkmenistan

President Bush determined that extending waiver authority under section 402 of the Trade Act of 1974 would substantially promote the Act's objectives, specifically continuing a trade waiver for Turkmenistan that conditions normal trade relations on emigration freedom. The Secretary of State is directed to publish this determination in the Federal Register.

Det2004-06-03Bush

Determination Under Subsection 402(d)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974, as AmendedContinuation of Waiver Authority for the Republic of Belarus

President Bush determined that continuing the waiver authority under section 402 of the Trade Act of 1974 for Belarus would substantially promote the act's objectives, allowing Belarus to maintain favorable trade status despite not meeting full freedom-of-emigration criteria. The determination extends existing waiver authority rather than imposing new conditions.

Det2004-06-03Bush

Determination Under Subsection 402(d)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974, as AmendedContinuation of Waiver Authority for Vietnam

President Bush determined that extending waiver authority under section 402 of the Trade Act of 1974 would substantially promote the Act's objectives, specifically continuing the waiver applicable to Vietnam. This maintains Vietnam's preferential trade status despite the Jackson-Vanik amendment's normal trade relations requirements.

Memo2004-06-03Bush

Command and Control of National Guard for 2004 Group of Eight ("G8") Summit

This memorandum delegates presidential authority under 32 U.S.C. § 325 to the Secretary of Defense for command and control of National Guard activities related to the 2004 G8 Summit in Georgia. It also directs the Secretary to arrange funding from proper appropriations and publish the memorandum in the Federal Register.

Det2004-06-03Bush

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

President George W. Bush designated Morocco as a Major Non-NATO Ally under section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, making it eligible for certain defense and security benefits including expedited arms sales and cooperative research. The Secretary of State was directed to publish the determination in the Federal Register.

EO 133422004-06-01Bush

Responsibilities of the Departments of Commerce and Veterans Affairs and the Small Business Administration With Respect to Faith-Based and Community Initiatives

This executive order establishes Centers for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives at the Departments of Commerce and Veterans Affairs and the Small Business Administration. The Centers are tasked with identifying and removing barriers to faith-based and community organizations' participation in federal social service programs, coordinating outreach, and reporting progress to the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.

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