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Notice 134412013-07-29Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Lebanon

This notice continues for one year the national emergency with respect to Lebanon originally declared by Executive Order 13441 on August 1, 2007, citing ongoing arms transfers to Hezbollah and threats to Lebanese sovereignty as justification. The continuation is made under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act and extends the emergency beyond its August 1, 2013 expiration date.

Memo2013-07-29Obama

Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Sections 110(d)(4) and 110(f) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as Amended

This memorandum delegates presidential authority under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to the Secretary of State, specifically allowing the Secretary to determine whether certain assistance to Syria for Fiscal Year 2013 would promote the Act's purposes or serve U.S. national interests. This is a narrow, technical delegation related to sanctions waiver authority concerning human trafficking rankings.

Det2013-07-26Obama

Waiver of Restriction on Providing Funds to the Palestinian Authority

President Obama waived a statutory restriction to allow U.S. foreign assistance funds to flow to the Palestinian Authority, certifying it was important to national security interests. The determination requires transmission to Congress with a report and publication in the Federal Register.

Notice 135812013-07-19Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Transnational Criminal Organizations

President Obama extended for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13581 regarding transnational criminal organizations, which authorizes sanctions and other measures under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The continuation maintains existing emergency authorities beyond their July 24, 2013 expiration date.

Notice 133482013-07-17Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Former Liberian Regime of Charles Taylor

President Obama extended for one year the national emergency declared in 2004 regarding the former Liberian regime of Charles Taylor, citing ongoing threats to U.S. foreign policy from Taylor's legacy of resource depletion and destabilization. The continuation maintains sanctions and emergency measures originally imposed under Executive Order 13348.

Memo2013-07-15Obama

Expanding National Service Through Partnerships to Advance Government Priorities

This memorandum establishes an interagency Task Force on Expanding National Service, co-chaired by the CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the Director of the Domestic Policy Council. It directs federal agencies to develop partnerships with CNCS to expand national service and volunteer opportunities aligned with the six focus areas of the Serve America Act, and requires specific reports and guidance within set timeframes.

EO 136492013-07-15Obama

Accelerating Improvements in HIV Prevention and Care in the United States Through the HIV Care Continuum Initiative

This executive order establishes the HIV Care Continuum Initiative and a supporting interagency Working Group to coordinate federal efforts to improve HIV testing, linkage to care, treatment, and viral suppression. It directs agencies to prioritize addressing gaps along the HIV care continuum and requires recommendations within 180 days, with annual progress reports thereafter.

EO 136482013-07-01Obama

Combating Wildlife Trafficking

This executive order establishes a Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking co-chaired by the State Department, Interior Department, and Attorney General to develop a national strategy against wildlife trafficking. It also creates an Advisory Council of non-governmental experts to advise the Task Force, with specific deadlines for initial meetings, strategy production, and council establishment.

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