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Memo2010-05-21Obama

Improving Energy Security, American Competitiveness and Job Creation, and Environmental Protection Through a Transformation of Our Nation's Fleet of Cars And Trucks

This memorandum directs EPA and NHTSA to develop joint fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions standards for medium- and heavy-duty trucks (model year 2014, final rule by July 30, 2011) and passenger cars/light-duty trucks (model years 2017-2025). It also requests EPA review of non-greenhouse gas vehicle emissions regulations and DOE promotion of advanced vehicle infrastructure and voluntary standards.

EO 135432010-05-21Obama

National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling

This executive order establishes a seven-member presidential commission to investigate the causes of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and recommend reforms to prevent future offshore drilling disasters. The commission must submit a final public report within six months of its first meeting and terminates 60 days after doing so.

Memo2010-05-19Obama

Designating the Chairperson of the Defense Production Act Committee

This memorandum establishes the Secretary of Homeland Security and Secretary of Defense as rotating annual chairpersons of the Defense Production Act Committee, with DHS serving first. It directs the two secretaries to formalize funding and administrative support through an interagency agreement and instructs the Chairperson to invite all Committee members to meetings and ensure statutory reporting requirements are fulfilled.

Notice 130472010-05-13Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Burma

This notice continues for one year the national emergency with respect to Burma (Myanmar) originally declared on May 20, 1997, citing ongoing threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy from the Burmese government's actions. The continuation maintains sanctions and restrictive measures previously imposed under Executive Orders 13047, 13310, 13448, and 13464.

EO 135422010-05-13Obama

Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Agriculture

This executive order establishes a detailed line of succession for who would act as Secretary of Agriculture if both the Secretary and Deputy Secretary are unable to serve. It replaces a 2001 Bush-era succession order with a new list of 16 officials, ranging from senior political appointees to regional administrators and state directors.

Notice 133032010-05-12Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq

President Obama extended for one year the national emergency declared by President Bush in 2003 regarding Iraq's stabilization, citing ongoing threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy from obstacles to Iraq's reconstruction, peace, and institutional development. The continuation maintains sanctions and asset protections related to the Development Fund for Iraq under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Memo2010-05-11Obama

Improving the Federal Recruitment and Hiring Process

This 2010 memorandum directs federal agencies to overhaul civilian hiring by eliminating essay-style initial applications, allowing resumes and simple applications, adopting category rating instead of the "rule of 3," and holding managers accountable for hiring. It tasks OPM with establishing performance tracking, developing diversity plans, evaluating internship programs, and improving USAJOBS, with most agency actions due by November 1, 2010, and OPM actions due within 90 days.

Det2010-05-10Obama

Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America And the Government of the Russian Federation for Cooperation In the Field of Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy

President Obama approved a 2008 U.S.-Russia nuclear cooperation agreement for peaceful uses of nuclear energy, determining it would not pose an unreasonable risk to common defense and security. The determination directed the Secretary of State to publish it in the Federal Register.

EO 135412010-05-07Obama

Temporary Organization To Facilitate a Strategic Partnership With the Republic of Iraq

This executive order establishes the Iraq Strategic Partnership Office (ISPO) within the Department of State as a temporary organization to manage the U.S. transition from military-led reconstruction to a civilian strategic partnership with Iraq. The ISPO assumes functions from the Iraq Transition Assistance Office (ITAO) and oversees economic, diplomatic, cultural, and security cooperation under the Strategic Framework Agreement, including drawdown of Provincial Reconstruction Teams and police development programs.

Memo2010-05-04Obama

Delegation of Authority Relating To Certain Functions Under Section 201 (B) of the United States- india Nuclear Cooperation Approval And Nonproliferation Enhancement Act (Public Law 110-369)

This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of Energy the President's certification and reporting functions under section 201(b) of the U.S.-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act. It is a routine administrative delegation of statutory authority with no substantive policy changes.

Det2010-05-04Obama

Determination On the Proposed Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America And the Government of Australia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy

President Obama approved a nuclear cooperation agreement with Australia for peaceful uses of nuclear energy under Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, finding it promotes common defense and security without unreasonable risk. The Secretary of State is authorized to execute and publish the agreement.

Notice 133382010-05-03Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect To the Actions of the Government of Syria

President Obama extended for one year the national emergency declared in 2004 regarding Syria's support for terrorism, weapons programs, and destabilizing actions in Lebanon and Iraq. The continuation maintains sanctions authority and export restrictions originally established by Executive Orders 13338, 13399, and 13460.

Memo2010-05-03Obama

Task Force on Space Industry Workforce and Economic Development

President Obama established an interagency task force co-chaired by the Secretary of Commerce and NASA Administrator to develop an economic development action plan for Florida's Space Coast and other aerospace communities affected by the end of the Space Shuttle program. The task force must submit a comprehensive plan by August 15, 2010, recommending how to invest $40 million in transition assistance funding, and will terminate after 3 years unless extended.

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