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Proc 83342008-12-31Bush

To Extend Duty-Free Treatment for Certain Agricultural Products of Israel and for Other Purposes

This proclamation extends duty-free treatment for specified Israeli agricultural products through December 31, 2009, implements accelerated duty elimination for certain Chilean goods under the USCFTA, and modifies rules of origin for Australian viscose rayon yarns under the USAFTA, all by amending the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.

Proc 83322008-12-29Bush

To Implement The United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement

This proclamation implements the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement by modifying the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to establish preferential tariff treatment, rules of origin, and tariff-rate quotas for Omani goods. It delegates authority to the Secretary of Commerce to create an administrative office for dispute panels and to CITA for textile/apparel enforcement and safeguard actions, while removing Oman from the Generalized System of Preferences.

Proc 83312008-12-23Bush

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

This proclamation implements the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) with respect to Costa Rica, modifying the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to provide preferential tariff treatment, remove Costa Rica from GSP and Caribbean Basin trade preference programs, and make technical corrections to pharmaceutical tariffs. The changes generally take effect January 1, 2009, with some provisions effective on dates specified in annexes.

Memo2008-12-23Bush

Provision of Aviation Insurance Coverage for Commercial Air Carrier Service in Domestic and International Operations

This memorandum extends federal aviation insurance coverage for U.S.-flag commercial air carriers through August 31, 2009, authorizing the Secretary of Transportation to provide insurance or reinsurance when commercial coverage is unavailable on reasonable terms. The President delegates authority to the Secretary to extend the program in additional periods as needed. The directive requires immediate notification to all air carriers and Federal Register publication.

Memo2008-12-23Bush

Assignment of Reporting Function Under Section 14(b) of the Tom Lantos Block Burmese Junta's Anti- Democratic Efforts (JADE) Act of 2008

This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the presidential reporting function under Section 14(b) of the JADE Act of 2008, which concerns blocking Burmese junta anti-democratic efforts. The Secretary is directed to publish the memorandum in the Federal Register.

Proc 83302008-12-19Bush

To Take Certain Actions Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Generalized System of Preferences

This proclamation terminates Mauritania's trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) effective January 1, 2009, due to failure to meet eligibility requirements, while simultaneously designating Kosovo and Azerbaijan as beneficiary developing countries under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program effective February 1, 2009.

Det2008-12-18Bush

Unexpected Urgent Humanitarian Needs Related to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda

President George W. Bush authorized up to $6 million from the Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address urgent humanitarian needs of Congolese refugees and internally displaced persons, with funds directed to international organizations, NGOs, and State Department administrative costs. The Secretary of State was delegated authority to set terms and conditions for this assistance.

EO 134832008-12-18Bush

Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay

This executive order implements annual federal pay adjustments for 2009, covering civilian employees under statutory pay systems, Senior Executive Service, executive/legislative/judicial branch officials, uniformed military personnel, and administrative law judges. It sets new pay rates via attached schedules and authorizes locality-based comparability payments, with most schedules taking effect on the first day of the first applicable pay period beginning on or after January 1, 2009.

EO 134822008-12-12Bush

Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government on Friday, December 26, 2008

This executive order closes all executive branch departments and agencies on Friday, December 26, 2008, the day after Christmas, with exceptions for national security, defense, or other public needs. It ensures affected employees receive appropriate pay and leave treatment under existing statutes.

Memo2008-12-09Bush

Designation of Officers of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation To Act As Director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

This memorandum establishes an order of succession for the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), specifying which officials will act as Director if the position becomes vacant due to death, resignation, or incapacity. It designates four PBGC officers in priority order and includes exceptions for acting officials and eligibility requirements under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act.

Memo2008-12-09Bush

Designation of Officers of the United States Agency for International Development To Act As Administrator

This memorandum establishes a line of succession for acting USAID Administrator, specifying that Assistant Administrators for the agency's bureaus will act as Administrator in order of their appointment if both the Administrator and Deputy Administrator are unable to serve. It supersedes a 2002 memorandum and preserves presidential discretion to depart from this order.

EO 134812008-12-09Bush

Providing An Order of Succession Within the Department of Justice

This executive order establishes a line of succession for the Attorney General position if the Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, Associate Attorney General, and other designated officers are unable to serve. It names three specific U.S. Attorneys (Maryland, Southern Alabama, and Northern Georgia) as successors in that order, superseding a 2006 memorandum.

Proc 83272008-12-05Bush

Establishment of the World War II Valor In the Pacific National Monument

President George W. Bush established the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument under the Antiquities Act, designating approximately 6,310 acres across nine historic sites in Hawaii, Alaska, and California to commemorate the Pacific theater of World War II. The proclamation withdraws federal lands from development and directs the Secretary of the Interior to manage the monument through the National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with a management plan due within three years.

Det2008-12-04Bush

Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act

President George W. Bush suspended for six months the statutory requirements of the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 that would have mandated moving the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and withholding State Department funds for embassy operations. This was the latest in a series of recurring six-month suspensions by multiple administrations since 1995.

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