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Memo2013-08-12Obama

Reviewing Our Global Signals Intelligence Collection and Communications Technologies

President Obama directed the Director of National Intelligence to establish a Review Group on Intelligence and Communications Technologies to assess whether U.S. signals intelligence collection optimally balances national security, foreign policy, and other considerations like public trust. The group must brief interim findings within 60 days and deliver a final report by December 15, 2013.

Det2013-08-09Obama

Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia

This presidential determination certifies that Colombia meets statutory conditions for U.S. assistance in aerial drug interdiction under the 1995 NDAA. It continues existing authority for the U.S. to support Colombia in intercepting aircraft suspected of illicit drug trafficking, contingent on Colombia maintaining procedures to minimize innocent casualties.

Notice 132222013-08-08Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Export Control Regulations

President Obama extended for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13222 regarding export control regulations, which was originally issued in 2001 due to the expiration of the Export Administration Act of 1979. The continuation maintains emergency authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act because Congress had not renewed the underlying export control statute.

EO 136512013-08-06Obama

Prohibiting Certain Imports of Burmese Jadeite and Rubies

This executive order prohibits importing Burmese jadeite, rubies, and jewelry containing them into the United States, effective August 7, 2013. It also revokes certain provisions of a prior executive order and waives broader JADE Act sanctions while maintaining existing blocking sanctions against specially designated persons.

Memo2013-08-02Obama

Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 404(c) of the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008, as Amended

This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the President's authority under the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008 to decide whether to waive sanctions prohibiting certain security assistance to Somalia for fiscal year 2013, based on a national interest determination. The delegation specifically applies to the waiver authority in section 404(c) regarding the prohibition in section 404(a).

EO 136502013-08-01Obama

Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security

This executive order establishes an interagency working group to improve coordination among federal agencies, state/local/tribal partners, and private industry on chemical facility safety and security. It mandates multiple assessments, pilot programs, and regulatory reviews to modernize risk management practices, enhance information sharing, and reduce duplicative reporting requirements following chemical facility tragedies.

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