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Notice 132882010-02-26Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Zimbabwe

President Obama 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 relies on authorities under the National Emergencies Act and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

EO 135322010-02-26Obama

Promoting Excellence, Innovation, and Sustainability at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

This executive order establishes the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities within the Department of Education, along with a President's Board of Advisors, to strengthen HBCU capacity, increase their participation in federal programs, and advance the national goal of having the highest proportion of college graduates by 2020. It requires designated federal agencies to prepare annual plans with measurable objectives for HBCU engagement and appoint senior officials to coordinate these efforts.

Notice 68672010-02-23Obama

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

This notice continues a national emergency first declared in 1996 regarding Cuba, following the Cuban government's destruction of two U.S. civilian aircraft. It extends emergency authority to regulate vessel anchorage and movement near Cuba, citing ongoing concerns about excessive force against U.S. vessels and aircraft and unauthorized entry into Cuban territorial waters.

EO 135312010-02-18Obama

National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform

This executive order established the bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, an 18-member advisory body tasked with proposing recommendations to balance the federal budget (excluding interest payments) by 2015 and improve long-term fiscal sustainability. The Commission was required to vote on a final report by December 1, 2010, with approval requiring at least 14 of 18 members, after which it would terminate within 30 days.

Memo2010-02-09Obama

Establishing a Task Force on Childhood Obesity

This memorandum establishes a Task Force on Childhood Obesity chaired by the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, with membership from multiple Cabinet secretaries and agency heads. The Task Force is directed to develop and submit within 90 days a comprehensive interagency action plan to solve childhood obesity within a generation, though its functions are explicitly advisory only.

Memo2010-02-03Obama

A Comprehensive Federal Strategy on Carbon Capture and Storage

This memorandum establishes an Interagency Task Force on Carbon Capture and Storage co-chaired by DOE and EPA to develop a plan within 180 days to overcome barriers to deploying CCS technology. It aims to bring 5-10 commercial demonstration projects online by 2016, with the goal of widespread cost-effective CCS deployment within 10 years.

Det2010-02-03Obama

Certifications Pursuant to Section 104 of the United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act Regarding the Safeguards Agreement Between India and the International Atomic Energy Agency

President Obama certified to Congress that India's safeguards agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency had entered into force and that India's declared nuclear facilities were consistent with its 2006 Separation Plan, satisfying statutory conditions for U.S.-India civilian nuclear cooperation.

Notice 133962010-02-02Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in or in Relation to C[ocirc]te d'Ivoire

President Obama extended for one year the national emergency declared in 2006 regarding the conflict in Côte d'Ivoire, maintaining sanctions that block property of certain persons contributing to the conflict. The continuation relies on the National Emergencies Act and cites ongoing threats including civilian massacres, human rights abuses, and attacks on peacekeepers.

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