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Proc 87702012-12-29Obama

To Modify Duty-Free Treatment Under the Generalized System of Preferences and for Other Purposes

This proclamation modifies U.S. tariff treatment in three ways: (1) removes certain import-sensitive articles from duty-free eligibility under the Generalized System of Preferences; (2) extends through December 31, 2012, duty-free access for specified Israeli agricultural products under the U.S.-Israel Free Trade Area agreement; and (3) makes technical corrections to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule for footwear products dating back to December 3, 2011.

Notice2012-12-28Obama

Waiver From Rescission of Unobligated Funds Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

President Obama waived a statutory rescission requirement that would have clawed back $363 million in unobligated Recovery Act funds across four agencies after December 31, 2012. The waiver allows DOD, DOE, SSA, and SBA to retain these balances to continue executing projects deemed vital to the national interest.

EO 136352012-12-27Obama

Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay

This executive order implements statutorily authorized pay adjustments for federal civilian employees, senior executives, uniformed service members, judges, legislators, and the Vice President effective in early 2013. It sets specific pay rates across ten schedules and supersedes the previous year's pay order.

Memo2012-12-21Obama

Federal Employee Pay Schedules and Rates That Are Set by Administrative Discretion

President Obama extended a federal employee pay freeze through March 27, 2013, citing a continuing appropriations resolution. The original freeze, begun in 2010, had been scheduled to expire on December 31, 2012.

EO 136332012-12-21Obama

Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government on Monday, December 24, 2012

This executive order closes all executive branch departments and agencies on Monday, December 24, 2012, excusing federal employees from duty for the day before Christmas. Agency heads may exempt certain offices and employees for national security, defense, or other public needs.

EO 136342012-12-21Obama

Reestablishment of Advisory Commission

This executive order reestablishes the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics, which had been set to expire, extending its operation through September 30, 2013. The same members serving on October 19, 2012, are reappointed to continue their work.

Proc 89202012-12-20Obama

To Extend Nondiscriminatory Treatment (Normal Trade Relations Treatment) to the Products of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Moldova

This proclamation extends permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) treatment to Russia and Moldova, removing them from the Jackson-Vanik amendment restrictions of the 1974 Trade Act. The action takes effect immediately upon signing, allowing the U.S. to exercise full WTO rights with both countries.

Proc 89212012-12-20Obama

To Take Certain Actions Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and for Other Purposes

This proclamation designates South Sudan as a beneficiary under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), terminates Mali and Guinea-Bissau's AGOA benefits effective January 1, 2013, terminates Saint Kitts and Nevis's GSP benefits effective January 1, 2014, extends U.S.-Israel agricultural tariff preferences through December 31, 2013, and makes several technical corrections to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule related to free trade agreements with Chile, Korea, and Panama.

Det2012-12-07Obama

Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012

This presidential determination finds that global petroleum markets have sufficient non-Iranian supply to allow significant reductions in Iranian oil purchases through foreign financial institutions. It continues sanctions policy under the 2012 NDAA by maintaining the legal basis for countries to avoid U.S. financial sanctions if they significantly reduce Iranian oil imports.

EO 136312012-12-07Obama

Reestablishment of Advisory Group

This executive order reestablishes the Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Integrative and Public Health for a limited period, reappointing existing members and setting a termination date of September 30, 2013. It is a routine administrative extension of a body originally created under the Affordable Care Act.

EO 136322012-12-07Obama

Establishing the Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force

This executive order establishes a cabinet-level task force chaired by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to coordinate long-term rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Sandy. The task force is required to produce a comprehensive rebuilding strategy within 180 days of its first meeting, after which it will terminate 60 days later.

EO 136302012-12-06Obama

Establishment of an Interagency Task Force on Commercial Advocacy

This executive order creates an Interagency Task Force on Commercial Advocacy, chaired by the Secretary of Commerce, to coordinate federal support for U.S. businesses competing for international contracts against foreign firms. The Task Force brings together 15 agencies to prioritize advocacy cases, coordinate senior-level engagement with foreign officials, raise business awareness of available services, and report progress every 180 days.

Det2012-12-04Obama

Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act

President Obama suspended for six months the statutory requirements of the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 that would have mandated moving the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and restricted State Department spending on diplomatic facilities in Jerusalem. This determination, citing national security interests, was required to be transmitted to Congress with a report and published in the Federal Register.

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