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Memo2009-08-31Obama

Designation of Officers of the United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico To Act As the Commissioner of the United States Section

This memorandum establishes the order of succession for the Commissioner of the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, specifying two Principal Engineers who would act as Commissioner if the officeholder dies, resigns, or becomes unable to serve. It preserves presidential discretion to depart from this succession order and explicitly disclaims creating any enforceable legal rights.

Proc 84052009-08-31Obama

To Adjust the Rules of Origin Under the North American Free Trade Agreement and for Other Purposes

This proclamation modifies U.S. tariff rules of origin under NAFTA to align with updated international commodity classification standards, makes technical corrections to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, and extends duty-free treatment for certain Israeli agricultural products through December 31, 2009. The changes implement agreements with Canada and Mexico and maintain reciprocal trade concessions with Israel.

Memo2009-08-21Obama

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

This memorandum extends the federal government's authority to provide aviation insurance or reinsurance to U.S. flag air carriers through August 31, 2010, when commercial insurance cannot be obtained on reasonable terms. The President determines this coverage is necessary for air commerce, national security, and foreign policy, and directs the Secretary of Transportation to notify all affected air carriers and publish the determination in the Federal Register.

Notice 132222009-08-13Obama

Continuation of Emergency Regarding Export Control Regulations

President Obama continued for one year the national emergency declared by Executive Order 13222 in 2001, which addresses the threat posed by the expiration of the Export Administration Act of 1979. This routine extension maintains export control regulations under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Det2009-08-13Obama

Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia

This determination certifies that Colombia meets statutory conditions for U.S. assistance in interdicting aircraft suspected of illicit drug trafficking, continuing authority originally granted under a 1995 law. It requires Colombia to have procedures protecting innocent life, including warning aircraft before use of force.

Memo2009-08-06Obama

Assignment of Function Under Section 601 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

This memorandum delegates the President's function under Section 601 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to the Secretary of Homeland Security. It is a routine administrative assignment of authority with no substantive policy changes.

Memo2009-08-05Obama

Designation of Officers of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to Act as Director

This memorandum establishes the order of succession for acting Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), listing four Associate Directors in priority order. It revokes the prior Bush administration succession memorandum from December 11, 2002.

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