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Memo2015-06-29Obama

Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 1035 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013

This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of Defense the President's authority to fulfill certification requirements under Section 1035 of the NDAA for FY2013, which relates to the transfer or release of Guantanamo Bay detainees. It also ensures the delegation applies to any substantially similar future provisions.

EO 136992015-06-26Obama

Establishing the Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health

This executive order establishes a 15-member advisory board within the Department of Labor to advise on toxic substance exposure and worker health claims, particularly under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act. The board is tasked with improving site exposure matrices, medical guidance for claims examiners, evidentiary requirements for lung disease claims, and quality control of industrial hygienist and physician reports.

Memo2015-06-25Obama

Delegation of Authority To Transfer Certain Funds in Accordance With Section 610 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to transfer approximately $66.8 million across multiple fiscal years from International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INCLE) and Foreign Military Financing accounts to Economic Support Fund (ESF) accounts, subject to congressional notification requirements under the Foreign Assistance Act and prior appropriations acts.

EO 136982015-06-24Obama

Hostage Recovery Activities

This executive order creates a unified interagency structure for recovering U.S. nationals held hostage abroad, establishing the Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell within the FBI, a Hostage Response Group at the National Security Council level, and a Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs at the State Department. It mandates coordination across intelligence, law enforcement, diplomatic, and military agencies while maintaining the no-concessions policy.

Notice 134662015-06-22Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to North Korea

President Obama continued for one year the national emergency with respect to North Korea originally declared in 2008 under Executive Order 13466, as subsequently expanded by EOs 13551, 13570, and 13687. The continuation maintains sanctions and restrictions related to North Korea's nuclear proliferation, cyber activities, and destabilizing actions.

Notice 132192015-06-22Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Western Balkans

President Obama extended 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 maintains existing sanctions and emergency measures under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

EO 136972015-06-22Obama

Amendment to Executive Order 11155, Awards for Special Capability in Career and Technical Education

This executive order amends a 1964 order to allow the Presidential Scholars Commission to select up to 20 additional Presidential Scholars each year specifically for outstanding achievement in career and technical education fields. It expands the existing Presidential Scholars program beyond traditional academic and arts categories to recognize technical education excellence.

Memo2015-06-19Obama

Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 8 of the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014

This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the President's reporting requirement under Section 8 of the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014, requiring consultation with the Secretary of Defense and other agencies as appropriate. The Secretary of State is also directed to publish the memorandum in the Federal Register.

EO 136962015-06-17Obama

2015 Amendments to the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States

This executive order amends the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States, updating military justice procedures across Parts II, III, and IV. The amendments took effect immediately upon signing on June 17, 2015, with explicit protections against retroactive punishment and preservation of ongoing proceedings.

Det2015-06-11Obama

Proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Korea Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy

This presidential determination approves a nuclear cooperation agreement with South Korea under Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. The President determined the agreement promotes common defense and security without unreasonable risk, authorizing the Secretary of State to execute and publish the agreement.

Notice 134052015-06-10Obama

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' undermining of democratic processes, human rights abuses, and public corruption. The continuation maintains existing sanctions and measures under Executive Order 13405 beyond their June 16, 2015 expiration date.

Det2015-06-03Obama

Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act

President Obama suspended for six months the congressionally mandated requirements to move the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and to limit spending on the embassy in Tel Aviv, citing national security interests. The suspension required transmission to Congress with a report and Federal Register publication before taking effect.

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