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Memo2010-09-29Obama

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. air carriers for domestic and international operations through September 30, 2011, 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 air carriers and publish the determination in the Federal Register.

EO 135532010-09-28Obama

Blocking Property of Certain Persons With Respect to Serious Human Rights Abuses by the Government of Iran and Taking Certain Other Actions

This executive order blocks the property of Iranian officials and entities responsible for serious human rights abuses since June 12, 2009, and imposes related visa sanctions. It delegates implementation authority to the Secretaries of Treasury and State under existing statutory frameworks including IEEPA and CISADA.

Memo2010-09-23Obama

Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010

This memorandum delegates specific presidential authorities under the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (as amended by CISADA) and CISADA itself to the Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Commerce, Attorney General, U.S. Trade Representative, Federal Reserve Chairman, and Export-Import Bank President. It maintains a prior 1996 memorandum for certain provisions while reassigning others.

Memo2010-09-20Obama

Delegation of Waiver Authority Pursuant to Section 107(a) of Public Law 110-457

This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the President's authority under Section 107(a) of the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-457), which concerns waiver authority related to trafficking victims protection. The Secretary is directed to publish the memorandum in the Federal Register.

Notice 132242010-09-16Obama

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

This notice continues 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. The continuation is made under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act and extends the emergency authority and related measures beyond their scheduled expiration date of September 23, 2010.

Det2010-09-15Obama

Presidential Determination on Major Illicit Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2011

This annual determination identifies 20 countries as major illicit drug transit or producing countries for FY2011, including Afghanistan, Mexico, and Colombia. It specifically designates Bolivia, Burma, and Venezuela as having "failed demonstrably" to meet international counternarcotics obligations, while exempting Bolivia and limited Venezuela programs from sanctions based on national interest determinations. The accompanying report details country-specific narcotics challenges and U.S. policy responses across Latin America, Africa, and Asia.

Notice 74632010-09-10Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Certain Terrorist Attacks

President Obama extended for one year the national emergency first declared by President Bush on September 14, 2001, following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The continuation maintains emergency powers and authorities beyond their scheduled expiration on September 14, 2010, citing the ongoing terrorist threat.

Det2010-09-10Obama

Presidential Determination with Respect to Foreign Governments' Efforts Regarding Trafficking in Persons

This determination imposes foreign assistance restrictions on Burma, Zimbabwe, Cuba, North Korea, Eritrea, and Iran for FY2011 due to inadequate anti-trafficking efforts, while granting partial waivers for specific programs. It also waives restrictions entirely for seven additional countries (DRC, Dominican Republic, Kuwait, Mauritania, Papua New Guinea, Saudi Arabia, Sudan) and authorizes the Secretary of State to submit the determination to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.

Det2010-09-03Obama

Unexpected Urgent Refugee And Migration Needs Resulting From Flooding InPakistan

President Obama authorized up to $33 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address humanitarian needs from severe flooding in Pakistan, directing contributions to international, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations and administrative expenses for the State Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration.

Det2010-09-02Obama

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

President Obama extended for one year the exercise of certain authorities under the Trading With the Enemy Act as they apply to Cuba, continuing economic sanctions implemented through the Cuban Assets Control Regulations. The extension maintains the long-standing embargo framework ahead of its scheduled September 14, 2010 expiration.

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