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Notice 132882007-02-28Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Zimbabwe

President Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared in 2003 regarding Zimbabwe, maintaining sanctions that block property of persons undermining democratic processes or institutions in Zimbabwe. The continuation extends measures originally established by Executive Order 13288 and expanded by Executive Order 13391.

Proc 81112007-02-28Bush

To Implement the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement With Respect to the Dominican Republic and for Other Purposes

This proclamation implements the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) specifically for the Dominican Republic by modifying the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to provide preferential tariff treatment, removing the Dominican Republic from GSP and CBERA/CBTPA beneficiary status, and delegating authority to CITA to determine Nicaraguan compliance with tariff preference level commitments. It also modifies NAFTA rules of origin to reflect agreed changes with Mexico.

Proc 80312007-02-28Bush

Amending Proclamation 8031 of June 15, 2006, To Read, "Establishment of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument"

This proclamation amends the 2006 establishment of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument by renaming it the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a Native Hawaiian name. It makes conforming changes throughout the original proclamation's text and map, and slightly modifies permit conditions for Native Hawaiian practice by requiring harvested resources be consumed or utilized within the monument.

Det2007-02-28Bush

Presidential Determination Under Section 490(b)(1)(A) of the Foreign Assistance Act Relating to the Largest Exporting and Importing Countries of Certain Precursor Chemicals

President Bush determined that 12 countries were fully cooperating with U.S. anti-drug trafficking goals regarding pseudoephedrine and ephedrine exports/imports in 2005, certifying compliance with the UN Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs. This determination prevents mandatory sanctions under the Foreign Assistance Act and requires transmission of a related report to Congress.

Notice 68672007-02-26Bush

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

President George W. Bush continued a national emergency regarding Cuba 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 notice extends emergency authority to regulate vessel anchorage and movement under the National Emergencies Act.

Memo2007-02-20Bush

Designation of Officers of the Office of the United States Trade Representative To Act as the United States Trade Representative

This memorandum establishes the order of succession for the Office of the United States Trade Representative, specifying which deputy and senior officials would act as USTR if the appointed representative dies, resigns, or becomes unable to serve. It includes exceptions for acting officials and preserves presidential discretion to depart from the designated succession order.

Memo2007-02-15Bush

Assignment of Functions Relating to the Transfer of a Ship to the Government of Greece

This memorandum delegates the President's authority under Section 1019 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 to the Secretary of Transportation, allowing the transfer of a ship to the Government of Greece. The Secretary of Transportation is directed to consult with the Secretary of State as appropriate and to publish the memorandum in the Federal Register.

Det2007-02-14Bush

Presidential Determination on Waiving Prohibition on United States Military Assistance With Respect to Chad

President Bush waived a statutory prohibition on U.S. military assistance to Chad, determining that Chad had entered into an Article 98 agreement with the U.S. to protect American personnel from International Criminal Court jurisdiction. The waiver remains in effect as long as the agreement stays in force.

EO 134252007-02-14Bush

Trial of Alien Unlawful Enemy Combatants by Military Commission

This executive order establishes military commissions to try non-citizen unlawful enemy combatants under the Military Commissions Act of 2006, replacing the 2001 military order's trial procedures while eliminating requirements for presidential determinations of 'reason to believe' and 'interest of the United States' before commission trials can proceed.

Memo2007-02-09Bush

Designation of Officers of the Federal Bureau of Investigation

This memorandum establishes the order of succession for the FBI Director position, specifying which officials would assume the role if the Director dies, resigns, or becomes unable to perform duties. It lists six levels of succession from Deputy Director down to specific Assistant Directors of field offices, with exceptions for acting officials and preservation of presidential discretion.

Det2007-02-07Bush

Implementation of Sections 603 and 604 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107-228)

President Bush imposed a 180-day sanction downgrading the PLO office in the U.S. due to Palestinian noncompliance with commitments, but immediately waived that same sanction citing national security interests. Both the sanction and waiver expire in 180 days or upon submission of the next congressional report, whichever is later.

Notice 133962007-02-05Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in Cote d'Ivoire

President Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13396, which blocks property of persons contributing to the conflict in Côte d'Ivoire. The continuation is based on the ongoing threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy posed by continued violence, human rights abuses, and attacks on peacekeepers in that country.

Memo2007-02-05Bush

Assignment of Functions Under Section 556 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007

This memorandum delegates the President's authority under Section 556 of the FY2007 John Warner NDAA to the Secretary of Defense. It is a routine administrative assignment of statutory functions with no substantive policy directives beyond the delegation itself.

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