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EO 137122015-11-22Obama

Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Burundi

This executive order declares a national emergency regarding the crisis in Burundi, blocking property of individuals and entities responsible for violence, human rights abuses, political repression, and threats to stability. It also suspends U.S. entry for sanctioned persons and prohibits financial transactions and donations benefiting them, with immediate effect.

Det2015-11-18Obama

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

This determination certifies that global oil markets have sufficient non-Iranian supply to allow countries to significantly reduce Iranian oil purchases, as required by the 2012 NDAA sanctions framework. However, the President notes that due to U.S. commitments under the 2013 Joint Plan of Action (interim Iran nuclear deal), the administration will not seek further reductions in Iranian oil purchases at this time.

Det2015-11-13Obama

Distribution of Department of Defense Funded Humanitarian Assistance in Syria

President Obama waived a statutory prohibition (10 U.S.C. § 2249a(a)) that would have blocked the Department of Defense from distributing humanitarian assistance in Syria, citing urgent refugee crisis needs and broader U.S. stability objectives in the Middle East. The waiver allows DOD-funded humanitarian aid to flow into Syria under 10 U.S.C. § 2561.

Notice 129382015-11-12Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction

This notice continues the national emergency first declared in 1994 regarding weapons of mass destruction proliferation, as required annually under the National Emergencies Act. It extends the legal framework for sanctions and other authorities without creating new policy.

EO 137102015-11-12Obama

Termination of Emergency With Respect to the Actions and Policies of Former Liberian President Charles Taylor

President Obama terminated the 2004 national emergency and revoked Executive Order 13348 regarding former Liberian President Charles Taylor, citing Liberia's democratic progress and Taylor's conviction. The termination preserves pending legal actions and matured penalties from the prior emergency period.

EO 137112015-11-12Obama

Establishing an Emergency Board To Investigate Disputes Between New Jersey Transit Rail and Certain of Its Employees Represented by Certain Labor Organizations

This executive order establishes a second presidential emergency board under the Railway Labor Act to investigate unresolved labor disputes between New Jersey Transit Rail and its unionized employees. The three-member board will receive final settlement offers from both parties and recommend which offer is most reasonable, while maintaining a 60-day cooling-off period preventing strikes or lockouts.

Notice 121702015-11-10Obama

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran

This notice continues for one year the national emergency with respect to Iran originally declared by Executive Order 12170 on November 14, 1979, under the National Emergencies Act and International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The continuation is based on the stated rationale that U.S.-Iran relations have not normalized and implementation of the 1981 Algiers Accords agreements remains ongoing.

Notice2015-11-05Obama

Notice of Intention To Enter Into the Trans- Pacific Partnership Agreement

President Obama formally notified Congress of his intention to enter into the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement with 11 other countries, as required by the Trade Priorities Act of 2015. The notice states the administration's goals of boosting exports, creating jobs, and lowering consumer costs, contingent on partner countries meeting U.S. market-access and standards objectives.

Memo2015-11-03Obama

Mitigating Impacts on Natural Resources From Development and Encouraging Related Private Investment

This 2015 presidential memorandum directs five federal agencies to adopt consistent policies for mitigating environmental impacts from development, with emphasis on avoiding and minimizing harm before compensating for it. It establishes principles for advance compensation, mitigation banking, and private investment in restoration, and sets specific deadlines for agencies to develop new guidance and regulations.

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