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Notice 68672005-02-18Bush

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

President Bush continued a national emergency originally declared in 1996 after Cuba shot down two U.S. civilian aircraft, and expanded in 2004 to deny support to the Cuban government. The continuation maintains emergency authority to regulate vessel anchorage and movement around Cuba under the National Emergencies Act.

Memo2005-02-18Bush

Assignment of Certain Functions Relating to Climate Change Reporting Activities

This memorandum assigns the President's function under section 576(b) of the 2005 Foreign Operations Appropriations Act to the OMB Director, requiring agency heads to provide requested information for climate change reporting activities. It is a narrow, procedural delegation of authority with no independent policy substance.

Memo2005-02-17Bush

Delegation of Reporting Authority

This memorandum delegates to the Director of the National Science Foundation the President's statutory authority under Public Law 98-373 to submit a specified report and plan to Congress regarding Arctic research and policy. It is a narrow, technical delegation of reporting functions with no substantive policy changes.

EO 133722005-02-16Bush

Clarification of Certain Executive Orders Blocking Property and Prohibiting Certain Transactions

This executive order amends two prior counterterrorism sanctions orders (EO 13224 and EO 12947) to clarify that charitable donations of food, clothing, and medicine to blocked persons are prohibited when they would impair the President's ability to deal with a national emergency or endanger U.S. Armed Forces facing imminent hostilities. It also specifies that the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000 does not override agricultural or medical sanctions in such circumstances.

Det2005-02-15Bush

Determination to Waive Military Coup-Related Provisions of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2005, with Respect to Pakistan

President Bush waived congressionally-imposed restrictions that prohibit U.S. direct assistance to governments installed by military coups, specifically to allow aid to continue flowing to Pakistan despite its 1999 military coup. The waiver was justified as promoting democratic transition and supporting counterterrorism cooperation with Pakistan.

Det2005-02-10Bush

Waiving Prohibition on Use of Fiscal Year 2005 Economic Support Funds with Respect to Jordan

President Bush waived for six months a congressional prohibition on providing Fiscal Year 2005 Economic Support Funds to Jordan, citing U.S. national security interests. The Secretary of State is directed to report this determination to Congress and arrange Federal Register publication.

Proc 78702005-02-09Bush

To Modify Rules of Origin Under the North American Free Trade Agreement

This proclamation modifies the rules of origin under NAFTA by amending general note 12 to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. The changes take effect for Canadian goods on January 1, 2005, while the effective date for Mexican goods will be determined and announced by the U.S. Trade Representative in the Federal Register.

Memo2005-02-09Bush

Delegation of Reporting Authority

President George W. Bush delegated to the Chairman of the Railroad Retirement Board the authority to submit certain reports to Congress that were previously required to come from the President, specifically under the Railroad Retirement Act and Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act.

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