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Proc 81802007-09-28Bush

To Provide for Duty Elimination for Certain Goods of Mexico Under the North American Free Trade Agreement

This proclamation accelerates duty elimination for specific Mexican goods under NAFTA by modifying the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, effective October 1, 2007. It implements a bilateral agreement with Mexico to speed up tariff reductions on particular products beyond the original NAFTA schedule.

Memo2007-09-28Bush

Assignment of Specified Reporting and Determination Functions Relating to Afghanistan, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Certain Education Abroad

This memorandum delegates specific presidential reporting and determination functions to the Secretary of State under two counterterrorism laws: the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 and the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004. The delegated functions concern Afghanistan, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and certain education abroad programs, with required consultation from the Secretary of Defense and Director of National Intelligence on specific provisions.

Det2007-09-28Bush

Presidential Determination on Energy Assistance for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

President George W. Bush authorized transferring $25 million from FY07 Eastern Europe/Baltic States assistance funds to provide energy assistance to North Korea, waiving legal restrictions under section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act. The determination directs the Secretary of State to notify Congress and publish the document in the Federal Register.

Det2007-09-28Bush

Waiver of Limitation on Obligation and Expenditure of $1,051.6 Million in Fiscal Year 2007 Economic Support Funds for Iraq

President Bush waived statutory requirements under Public Law 110-28 to allow $1.0516 billion in Fiscal Year 2007 Economic Support Funds for Iraq to be obligated and expended. The determination directs the Secretary of State to submit the determination and required certification to Congress, and to publish it in the Federal Register.

EO 134462007-09-28Bush

Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees and Amendments to and Revocation of Other Executive Orders

This executive order continues 16 federal advisory committees until September 30, 2009, revokes the tax reform advisory panel (EO 13369), supersedes parts of EO 13385, and substantially amends EO 12994 to expand and rename the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities with new membership requirements and advisory functions.

EO 134472007-09-28Bush

Further 2007 Amendments to the Manual for Courts- Martial, United States

This executive order amends the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States by striking one sentence from Part I and making additional changes to Parts II, III, and IV as detailed in an annex. The amendments take effect on October 1, 2007, with explicit protections against retroactive punishment.

EO 134452007-09-27Bush

Strengthening Adult Education

This executive order creates an Interagency Adult Education Working Group led by the Secretary of Education to coordinate federal adult education programs, identify gaps and duplications, and recommend improvements to help adults transition to postsecondary education and employment. The Working Group includes multiple cabinet secretaries and must submit its first report within 9 months.

Notice 132242007-09-20Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism

President George W. Bush continued for one year the national emergency declared on September 23, 2001, by Executive Order 13224, which targets persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism. This continuation extends the emergency authorities and measures adopted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act beyond their scheduled expiration date of September 23, 2007.

Det2007-09-13Bush

Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act

President Bush extended for one year the exercise of authorities under the Trading With the Enemy Act (TWEA) that were scheduled to terminate on September 14, 2007. The continuation applies to countries affected by the Foreign Assets Control Regulations, Transaction Control Regulations, and Cuban Assets Control Regulations, lasting until September 14, 2008.

Notice 74632007-09-12Bush

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Certain Terrorist Attacks

President George W. Bush extended for one year the national emergency declared on September 14, 2001, following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, citing the continuing threat of further attacks. This continuation maintains emergency powers and authorities beyond their scheduled expiration date of September 14, 2007.

EO 134442007-09-12Bush

Extending Privileges and Immunities to the African Union Mission to the United States

This executive order grants the African Union Mission to the United States the same diplomatic privileges and immunities enjoyed by officially accredited diplomatic missions and their personnel, as authorized by the 2006 Department of State Authorities Act. The order explicitly preserves any additional privileges the mission may already hold or acquire separately under law.

Memo2007-09-08Bush

Assignment of Reporting Functions Relating to the Information Sharing Environment

This memorandum assigns the President's reporting functions under the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (as amended by the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007) to the Director of National Intelligence. The DNI must consult with five Cabinet secretaries and can require information from agency heads to fulfill these reporting duties.

Det2007-09-08Bush

Emergency Fund Drawdown to Support Assistance to Conflict Victims in Iraq, Lebanon, and Sri Lanka

President Bush authorized drawing up to $24 million from the Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to provide humanitarian aid to conflict victims in Iraq, Lebanon, and Sri Lanka, and delegated implementation authority to the Secretary of State.

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