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EO 134402007-07-20Bush

Interpretation of the Geneva Conventions Common Article 3 as Applied to a Program of Detention and Interrogation Operated by the Central Intelligence Agency

This executive order interprets Common Article 3 of the Geneva Conventions as applied to a CIA detention and interrogation program, specifying which interrogation practices are prohibited and which conditions must be met for the program to comply with U.S. law. It assigns oversight functions to the Director of National Intelligence and requires the CIA Director to issue written policies governing the program.

Notice 133482007-07-19Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Former Liberian Regime of Charles Taylor

President George W. Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13348 regarding the former Liberian regime of Charles Taylor, maintaining sanctions including the blocking of property of certain associated persons. The notice cites ongoing fragility in Liberia and the continued threat to U.S. foreign policy from Taylor's legacy of resource depletion and destabilization, despite Taylor currently standing trial at The Hague.

EO 134392007-07-18Bush

Establishing an Interagency Working Group on Import Safety

This executive order creates a temporary interagency working group led by HHS to review and recommend improvements to U.S. import safety procedures. The group must deliver recommendations to the President within 60 days through the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, then disband.

EO 134382007-07-17Bush

Blocking Property of Certain Persons Who Threaten Stabilization Efforts in Iraq

This executive order authorizes the Treasury Secretary, in consultation with State and Defense, to block the assets of individuals and entities deemed to threaten Iraq's stability through violence, material support for violence, or association with blocked persons. It expands existing Iraq sanctions and prohibits U.S. persons from transactions with designated parties without prior notice requirements.

Det2007-07-12Bush

Waiver of Limitation on Obligation and Expenditure of $642.5 Million in Fiscal Year 2007 Economic Support Funds for Iraq

President Bush waived statutory requirements limiting the obligation and expenditure of $642.5 million in Fiscal Year 2007 Economic Support Funds for Iraq, directing the Secretary of State to submit the determination and required certification to Congress and to publish it in the Federal Register.

Det2007-07-10Bush

Presidential Determination on Transfer of Economic Support Funds to the Overseas Private Investment Corporation To Establish a Loan Guarantee Program

President Bush determined that $5 million in Economic Support Funds could be transferred to the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) Program Account to establish a loan guarantee program, citing authority under a 2006 appropriations act. The Secretary of State was directed to publish this determination in the Federal Register.

Det2007-07-05Bush

Transfer of Funds from Prior Year Independent States Account to the International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement Account To Support the Women's Justice and Empowerment Initiative

President Bush authorized transferring $1.8 million from prior-year Independent States foreign assistance funds to the International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement account to support the Women's Justice and Empowerment Initiative. The Secretary of State is directed to notify Congress and arrange Federal Register publication.

Memo2007-07-03Bush

Assignment of Certain Functions Relating to Nuclear Energy Facilities

This memorandum delegates specific presidential functions under Section 127 of the 2002 Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act. The Director of OSTP gains authority to make determinations under subsection 127(f), while the NRC Chairman receives all other Section 127 functions related to nuclear energy facilities. Both must consult each other and the Secretaries of HHS, Energy, and Homeland Security as appropriate.

Proc 81592007-07-02Bush

Grant of Executive Clemency

President George W. Bush commuted Lewis Libby's 30-month prison sentence for perjury and obstruction convictions, effective immediately, while leaving intact the $250,000 fine, two-year supervised release, and $400 special assessment. This executive clemency action reduced but did not eliminate the punishment imposed by the federal court.

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