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Proc 91452014-06-26Obama

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

This proclamation restores Madagascar's designation as a beneficiary country under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), reinstating its preferential trade benefits, while terminating Swaziland's AGOA beneficiary status effective January 1, 2015, due to failure to meet eligibility requirements. The proclamation also makes conforming amendments to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to reflect both changes.

Notice2014-06-23Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Western Balkans

This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in 2001 regarding the Western Balkans, citing ongoing threats from extremist violence and obstruction of peace agreements. The continuation is made under the National Emergencies Act and extends sanctions authorities beyond their scheduled June 26, 2014 expiration.

Memo2014-06-23Obama

Enhancing Workplace Flexibilities and Work-Life Programs

This 2014 memorandum directs federal agencies to expand workplace flexibilities and work-life programs for federal employees, including telework, alternative schedules, nursing mother accommodations, and various leave policies. It establishes specific deadlines for agencies to review and amend procedures, requires OPM to issue guidance and publish an annual Workplace Flexibility Index, and mandates agency reporting on barriers to these programs.

Memo2014-06-20Obama

Creating a Federal Strategy To Promote the Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators

This memorandum establishes the Pollinator Health Task Force co-chaired by the Secretary of Agriculture and EPA Administrator, directing federal agencies to develop a National Pollinator Health Strategy within 180 days and take immediate steps to expand pollinator habitat on federal lands, revise landscaping guidance, assess pesticide impacts, and increase conservation program acreage for pollinators.

Notice 82712014-06-20Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to North Korea

President Obama extended for one year the national emergency with respect to North Korea originally declared in 2008, citing continued threats from weapons proliferation and North Korean government actions. The continuation maintains sanctions and restrictions under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Notice 136172014-06-19Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Disposition of Russian Highly Enriched Uranium

This notice continues for one year a national emergency declared in Executive Order 13617 (June 25, 2012) regarding the disposition of Russian highly enriched uranium. The emergency blocks Russian government assets related to the 1993 HEU Agreements to prevent judicial attachment and ensure proper transfer of payments, thereby addressing nuclear proliferation risks.

EO 136702014-06-14Obama

Establishing an Emergency Board To Investigate Disputes Between the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority and Certain of Its Employees Represented by Certain Labor Organizations

President Obama established a three-member emergency board to investigate labor disputes between SEPTA and two unions under the Railway Labor Act. The board must report within 30 days, and both parties are prohibited from changing working conditions for 120 days from the board's creation.

EO 136692014-06-13Obama

2014 Amendments to the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States

This executive order amends the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States, which governs military justice procedures under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The amendments took effect immediately upon signing but include explicit non-retroactivity protections for actions taken before the effective date.

Notice 134052014-06-10Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions and Policies of Certain Members of the Government of Belarus and Other Persons To Undermine Belarus's Democratic Processes or Institutions

President Obama extended for one year the national emergency declared in 2006 regarding Belarusian government officials and others undermining democratic processes, committing human rights abuses, and engaging in public corruption. The continuation maintains sanctions and restrictive measures originally imposed under Executive Order 13405.

Memo2014-06-09Obama

Helping Struggling Federal Student Loan Borrowers Manage Their Debt

This memorandum directs the Secretaries of Education and Treasury to expand income-driven student loan repayment options, improve borrower outreach and communication strategies, develop public-private partnerships for tax-season education, and pilot enhanced loan counseling tools. It aims to make Pay As You Earn available to more Federal Direct Loan borrowers by December 2015 and targets struggling borrowers including dropouts, first-time defaulters, and those with low balances.

Det2014-06-04Obama

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

This presidential determination certifies that global petroleum supplies from non-Iran sources are sufficient to allow foreign financial institutions to significantly reduce purchases of Iranian oil without disrupting markets. It continues a sanctions mechanism established by the 2012 NDAA by making a required periodic finding, maintaining the legal basis for pressuring Iran's oil exports.

Det2014-06-02Obama

Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act

President Obama suspended for six months the statutory limitations in the Jerusalem Embassy Act that would have required moving the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem and restricted State Department spending on diplomatic facilities, citing national security interests. The Secretary of State was directed to transmit the determination and accompanying report to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.

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