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Notice 129382005-10-25Bush

Continuation of National Emergency Regarding the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction

President Bush continued for one year the national emergency first declared by President Clinton in 1994 regarding weapons of mass destruction proliferation. The continuation is required under the National Emergencies Act because the threat persists, and follows amendments made earlier in 2005 by Executive Order 13382 to strengthen counter-proliferation authorities.

EO 133882005-10-25Bush

Further Strengthening the Sharing of Terrorism Information To Protect Americans

This executive order mandates maximum sharing of terrorism information across federal agencies and with state, local, tribal, and private sector partners while protecting Americans' privacy rights. It establishes an Information Sharing Council chaired by the Program Manager under the 2004 Intelligence Reform Act and revokes the previous EO 13356, incorporating its standards into implementation of the statutory framework.

Det2005-10-24Bush

Presidential Determination on FY 2006 Refugee Admissions Numbers and Authorizations of In-Country Refugee Status Pursuant to Sections 207 and 101(a)(42), respectively, of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and Determination Pursuant to Section 2(b)(2) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act, as Amended

President Bush authorized up to 70,000 refugee admissions for FY 2006 with specific regional allocations, designated in-country refugee processing for Vietnam, Cuba, and the former Soviet Union, and determined that overseas refugee assistance serves U.S. foreign policy interests. The Secretary of State received authority to reallocate unused numbers between regions and use a 10,000-person unallocated reserve with congressional notification.

Notice 129782005-10-19Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia

This notice continues for one year a national emergency first declared in 1995 regarding significant narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia. The emergency powers block property of designated traffickers and their supporters and prohibit U.S. persons from transacting in such property.

Notice2005-10-17Bush

Intention To Enter Into a Free Trade Agreement With Oman

President George W. Bush formally notified Congress of his intention to enter into a Free Trade Agreement with Oman, as required by the Trade Act of 2002. The notice was published in the Federal Register to satisfy statutory procedural requirements.

Det2005-10-16Bush

Provision of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Brazil

This determination certifies that Brazil meets statutory requirements to receive U.S. assistance for drug interdiction of suspected trafficking aircraft in its airspace, finding that drug trafficking poses an extraordinary threat to Brazil's national security and that Brazil has adequate procedures to protect innocent life. The Secretary of State is directed to publish the determination in the Federal Register and notify Congress.

Det2005-10-14Bush

Waiver and Certification of Statutory Provisions Regarding the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Office

President Bush waived for six months the statutory ban on the Palestine Liberation Organization maintaining an office in the United States, certifying that doing so served U.S. national security interests. The Secretary of State was directed to transmit the determination to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.

EO 133872005-10-14Bush

2005 Amendments to the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States

This executive order amends the Manual for Courts-Martial to update military justice procedures, including capital case requirements, joint command jurisdiction, sealed exhibit handling, blood alcohol limits for military DUI offenses, new offenses for patronizing prostitutes and WMD-related threats/hoaxes, and replacing 'Transportation' with 'Homeland Security' in relevant references.

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