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Memo2011-05-31Obama

Delegation of Authority to Appoint Commissioned Officers of the Ready Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service

This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of Health and Human Services to appoint commissioned officers of the Ready Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service, with commissions limited to 6-month terms. The delegation explicitly prohibits redelegation and preserves presidential appointment authority for longer terms or transfers to the Regular Corps.

Proc 86822011-05-23Obama

To Modify the Rules of Origin for the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, and for Other Purposes

This proclamation modifies rules of origin in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule for three trade agreements: adding new rules for the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, implementing duty provisions for the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement, and making technical corrections to NAFTA rules of origin. The changes have varying effective dates for goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption.

EO 135742011-05-23Obama

Authorizing the Implementation of Certain Sanctions Set Forth in the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, as Amended

This executive order delegates authority to the Treasury Secretary to implement specific sanctions against persons designated under the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, including blocking property, restricting financial transactions, and banning imports. It authorizes the administrative machinery to enforce sanctions that Congress had already legislated.

EO 135732011-05-18Obama

Blocking Property of Senior Officials of the Government of Syria

This executive order freezes all U.S.-based assets of senior Syrian government officials and entities, prohibiting any transactions with them. It expands existing sanctions against Syria in response to escalating violence against protesters and repression of democratic change.

Notice 133032011-05-17Obama

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

President Obama continued for one year the national emergency declared in 2003 regarding Iraq's stabilization, citing ongoing threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy from obstacles to Iraq's reconstruction, peace, security, and institutional development. The continuation extends authorities under Executive Order 13303 and subsequent modifying orders beyond their scheduled May 22, 2011 expiration.

Notice 130472011-05-16Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Burma

President Obama continued for one year the national emergency with respect to Burma (Myanmar) originally declared by President Clinton on May 20, 1997, under the National Emergencies Act. This extends sanctions-related authorities and measures adopted in Executive Orders 13047, 13310, 13348, and 13464, which restrict new U.S. investment and impose other economic measures against Burma due to its government's repression of democratic opposition.

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