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          Title 3

The President


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                         Revised as of January 1, 2015

          2014 Compilation and Parts 100-102

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                            TABLE OF CONTENTS


                                                                    Page
List of Title 3 Compilations..........................................iv
Explanation of the Code of Federal Regulations........................vi
Explanation of This Title.............................................ix
How To Cite This Title................................................xi
Title 3.............................................................xiii
     2014 Compilation--Presidential Documents..........................1
     Chapter I--Executive Office of the President....................407
Title 3 Finding Aids.................................................417
     Tables..........................................................419
     List of CFR Sections Affected...................................437
     Index...........................................................439
CFR Finding Aids.....................................................451
     Table of CFR Titles and Chapters................................453
     Alphabetical List of Agencies Appearing in the CFR..............473

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                          TITLE 3 COMPILATIONS


------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Title 3 Compilations           Proclamations     Executive Orders
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 1936-1938......................  2161-2286.........          7316-7905
 1938-1943......................  2287-2587.........          7906-9347
 1943-1948......................  2588-2823.........         9348-10025
 1949-1953......................  2824-3041.........        10026-10510
 1954-1958......................  3042-3265.........        10511-10797
 1959-1963......................  3266-3565.........        10798-11134
 1964-1965......................  3566-3694.........        11135-11263
 1966-1970......................  3695-4025.........        11264-11574
 1971-1975......................  4026-4411.........        11575-11893
 1976...........................  4412-4480.........        11894-11949
 1977...........................  4481-4543.........        11950-12032
 1978...........................  4544-4631.........        12033-12110
 1979...........................  4632-4709.........        12111-12187
 1980...........................  4710-4812.........        12188-12260
 1981...........................  4813-4889.........        12261-12336
 1982...........................  4890-5008.........        12337-12399
 1983...........................  5009-5142.........        12400-12456
 1984...........................  5143-5291.........        12457-12497
 1985...........................  5292-5424.........        12498-12542
 1986...........................  5425-5595.........        12543-12579
 1987...........................  5596-5759.........        12580-12622
 1988...........................  5760-5928.........        12623-12662
 1989...........................  5929-6084.........        12663-12698
 1990...........................  6085-6240.........        12699-12741
 1991...........................  6241-6398.........        12742-12787
 1992...........................  6399-6520.........        12788-12827
 1993...........................  6521-6643.........        12828-12890
 1994...........................  6644-6763.........        12891-12944
 1995...........................  6764-6859.........        12945-12987
 1996...........................  6860-6965.........        12988-13033
 1997...........................  6966-7061.........        13034-13071
 1998...........................  7062-7161.........        13072-13109
 1999...........................  7162-7262.........        13110-13144
 2000...........................  7263-7389.........        13145-13185
 2001...........................  7263-7516.........        13145-13251
 2002...........................  7517-7635.........        13252-13282
 2003...........................  7636-7748.........        13283-13323
 2004...........................  7749-7858.........        13324-13368
 2005...........................  7859-7972.........        13369-13394
 2006...........................  7873-8098.........        13395-13421
 2007...........................  8099-8214.........        13422-13453
 2008...........................  8215-8334.........        13454-13483
 2009...........................  8335-8469.........        13484-13527
 2010...........................  8470-8621.........        13528-13562
 2011...........................  8622-8772.........        13563-13596
 2012...........................  8773-8925.........        13597-13635

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 2013...........................  8926-9075.........        13636-13655
 2014...........................  9076-9226.........        13656-13686
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Beginning with 1976, Title 3 compilations also include regulations
  contained in Chapter I, Executive Office of the President.
Supplementary publications include: Presidential documents of the Hoover
  Administration (two volumes), Proclamations 1870-2037 and Executive
  Orders 5076-6070; Consolidated Indexes for 1936-1965; and Consolidated
  Tables for 1936-1965.


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                               EXPLANATION

    The Code of Federal Regulations is a codification of the general and 
permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the Executive 
departments and agencies of the Federal Government. The Code is divided 
into 50 titles which represent broad areas subject to Federal 
regulation. Each title is divided into chapters which usually bear the 
name of the issuing agency. Each chapter is further subdivided into 
parts covering specific regulatory areas.
    Each volume of the Code is revised at least once each calendar year 
and issued on a quarterly basis approximately as follows:

Title 1 through Title 16.................................as of January 1
Title 17 through Title 27..................................as of April 1
Title 28 through Title 41...................................as of July 1
Title 42 through Title 50................................as of October 1

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Many agencies have begun publishing numerous OMB control numbers as 
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PAST PROVISIONS OF THE CODE

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and Finding Aids. This volume contains the Parallel Table of Authorities 
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alphabetical list of agencies publishing in the CFR are also included in 
this volume.

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    An index to the text of ``Title 3--The President'' is carried within 
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    The Federal Register Index is issued monthly in cumulative form. 
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                        EXPLANATION OF THIS TITLE

    This volume of ``Title 3--The President'' contains a compilation of 
 Presidential documents and a codification of regulations issued by the 
                                      Executive Office of the President.

         The 2014 Compilation contains the full text of those documents 
      signed by the President that were required to be published in the 
   Federal Register. Signature date rather than publication date is the 
     criterion for inclusion. With each annual volume, the Presidential 
       documents signed in the previous year become the new compilation.

    Chapter I contains regulations issued by the Executive Office of the 
 President. This section is a true codification like other CFR volumes, 
in that its contents are organized by subject or regulatory area and are 
                   updated by individual issues of the Federal Register.

       Presidential documents in this volume may be cited ``3 CFR, 2014 
 Comp.'' Thus, the preferred abbreviated citation for Proclamation 9076 
      appearing on page 1 of this book, is ``3 CFR, 2014 Comp., p. 1.'' 
          Chapter I entries may be cited ``3 CFR.'' Thus, the preferred 
 abbreviated citation for section 100.1, appearing in chapter I of this 
                                               book, is ``3 CFR 100.1.''

            This book is one of the volumes in a series that began with 
 Proclamation 2161 of March 19, 1936, and Executive Order 7316 of March 
  13, 1936, and that has been continued by means of annual compilations 
  and periodic cumulations. The entire Title 3 series, as of January 1, 
                  2015, is encompassed in the volumes listed on page iv.

     For readers interested in proclamations and Executive orders prior 
to 1936, there is a two-volume set entitled Proclamations and Executive 
     Orders, Herbert Hoover (March 4, 1929, to March 4, 1933). Codified 
Presidential documents are published in the Codification of Presidential 
 Proclamations and Executive Orders (April 13, 1945--January 20, 1989). 
Other public Presidential documents not required to be published in the 
          Federal Register, such as speeches, messages to Congress, and 
  statements, can be found in the Compilation of Presidential Documents 
   and the Public Papers of the Presidents series. A selection of these 
Office of the Federal Register publications are available for sale from 
         the Superintendent of Documents, Government Publishing Office, 
                                                   Washington, DC 20402.

     This book was prepared under the direction of John Hyrum Martinez, 
  Director of the Publications and Services Division; Laurice A. Clark, 
  Supervisor of the Presidential and Legislative Publications Unit; and 
                                                  Lois M. Davis, Editor.

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               Cite Presidential documents in this volume
                            3 CFR, 2014 Comp.
                      thus: 3 CFR, 2014 Comp., p. 1
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                  Cite chapter I entries in this volume
                                  3 CFR
                            thus: 3 CFR 100.1


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                         TITLE 3--THE PRESIDENT


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2014 Compilation--Presidential Documents:
     Proclamations.....................................................1
     Executive Orders................................................217
     Other Presidential Documents....................................329
Chapter I--Executive Office of the President:
    Part 100.........................................................408
    Part 101.........................................................408
    Part 102.........................................................408
Finding Aids:
    Table 1--Proclamations...........................................419
    Table 2--Executive Orders........................................423
    Table 3--Other Presidential Documents............................425
    Table 4--Presidential Documents Affected During 2014.............429
    Table 5--Statutes Cited as Authority for Presidential Documents..433
    List of CFR Sections Affected....................................437
    Index............................................................439
CFR Finding Aids:
    Table of CFR Titles and Chapters.................................453
    Alphabetical List of Agencies Appearing in the CFR...............473

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                          2014 Compilation--                
                         Presidential Documents


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                              PROCLAMATIONS


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Proclamation 9076 of January 15, 2014

Religious Freedom Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In 1786, the Virginia General Assembly affirmed an ideal that has long 
been central to the American journey. The Virginia Statute for Religious 
Freedom, penned by Thomas Jefferson, declared religious liberty a 
natural right and any attempt to subvert it ``a departure from the plan 
of the Holy Author of our religion, who being Lord both of body and 
mind, yet chose not to propagate it by coercions on either.'' The 
Statute inspired religious liberty protections in the First Amendment, 
which has stood for almost two and a quarter centuries.
Today, America embraces people of all faiths and of no faith. We are 
Christians and Jews, Muslims and Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs, atheists 
and agnostics. Our religious diversity enriches our cultural fabric and 
reminds us that what binds us as one is not the tenets of our faiths, 
the colors of our skin, or the origins of our names. What makes us 
American is our adherence to shared ideals--freedom, equality, justice, 
and our right as a people to set our own course.
America proudly stands with people of every nation who seek to think, 
believe, and practice their faiths as they choose. In the years to come, 
my Administration will remain committed to promoting religious freedom, 
both at home and across the globe. We urge every country to recognize 
religious freedom as both a universal right and a key to a stable, 
prosperous, and peaceful future.

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As we observe this day, let us celebrate America's legacy of religious 
liberty, embrace diversity in our own communities, and resolve once more 
to advance religious freedom in our time.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 16, 2014, as 
Religious Freedom Day. I call on all Americans to commemorate this day 
with events and activities that teach us about this critical foundation 
of our Nation's liberty, and show us how we can protect it for future 
generations at home and around the world.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of 
January, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9077 of January 15, 2014

Reserving Certain Submerged Lands in the Commonwealth of the Northern 
Mariana Islands

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

The submerged lands surrounding the islands of Farallon de Pajaros 
(Uracas), Maug, and Asuncion in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana 
Islands are among the most biologically diverse in the Western Pacific, 
with relatively pristine coral reef ecosystems that have been proclaimed 
objects of scientific interest and reserved for their protection as the 
Islands Unit of the Marianas Trench Marine National Monument (marine 
national monument) by Proclamation 8335 of January 6, 2009. Certain 
submerged lands adjacent to the land leased by the United States of 
America on the islands of Tinian and Farallon de Medinilla under the 
Lease Agreement Made Pursuant to the Covenant to Establish a 
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the 
United States of America, dated January 6, 1983, as amended (Lease) are 
essential for ensuring that United States forces forward deployed to the 
Western Pacific are adequately trained and ready to respond immediately 
and effectively to orders from the National Command Authority, and for 
ensuring the safety of citizens of the Commonwealth of the Northern 
Mariana Islands.
Certain of these submerged lands will be conveyed by the United States 
to the Government of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands on 
January 16, 2014, pursuant to section 1(a) of Public Law 93-435, as 
amended by section 1 of Public Law 113-34 (the ``Act''), unless the 
President designates otherwise pursuant to section 1(b)(vii) of the Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of authority vested in me by section 1(b)(vii) of the 
Act, do hereby proclaim that the lands hereinafter described are 
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transfer to the Government of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana 
Islands under section 1(a) of the Act:

the submerged lands adjacent to the islands of Farallon de Pajaros 
(Uracas), Maug, and Asuncion permanently covered by tidal waters up to the 
mean low water line and extending three geographical miles seaward from the 
mean high tide line; and

the submerged lands adjacent to the islands of Tinian and Farallon de 
Medinilla permanently or periodically covered by tidal waters up to the 
line of mean high tide and extending seaward to a line three geographical 
miles distant from those areas of the coastline that are adjacent to the 
leased lands described in the Lease.

Nothing in this proclamation is intended to affect the authority of the 
Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) under section 1(b) of the Act to 
subsequently convey the submerged lands adjacent to the islands of 
Farallon de Pajaros (Uracas), Maug, and Asuncion when the Secretary, the 
Secretary of Commerce, and the Government of the Commonwealth of the 
Northern Mariana Islands have entered into an agreement for coordination 
of management that ensures the protection of the marine national 
monument within the excepted area described above. Furthermore, nothing 
in this proclamation is intended to affect the authority of the 
Secretary under section 1(b) of the Act to subsequently convey the 
submerged lands adjacent to the land leased by the United States on the 
islands of Tinian or Farallon de Medinilla when the Secretary of the 
Navy and the Government of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana 
Islands have entered into an agreement that ensures protection of 
military training within the excepted area.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of 
January, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9078 of January 16, 2014

Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Each year, America sets aside a day to remember a giant of our Nation's 
history and a pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement. During his lifelong 
struggle for justice and equality, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, 
Jr., gave mighty voice to the quiet hopes of millions, offered a 
redemptive path for oppressed and oppressors alike, and led a Nation to 
the mountaintop. Behind the bars of a Birmingham jail cell, he reminded 
us that ``injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.'' On a 
hot summer day, under the shadow of the Great Emancipator, he challenged 
America to make good on its founding promise, and he called on every 
lover of freedom to walk alongside their brothers and sisters.

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As we marked the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs 
and Freedom last August, we noted the depth of courage and character 
assembled on the National Mall that day. We honored all who marched, 
bled, and died for civil rights. And we celebrated the great victories 
of the last half century--civil rights and voting rights laws; new 
opportunities in the classroom and the workforce; a more fair and free 
America, not only for African Americans, but for us all.
We were also reminded that our journey is not complete. It is our task 
to build on the gains of past generations, from challenging new barriers 
to the vote to ensuring the scales of justice work equally for all 
people. And we must advance another cause central to both Dr. King's 
career and the Civil Rights Movement--the dignity of good jobs, decent 
wages, quality education, and a fair deal. Because America's promise is 
not only the absence of oppression but also the presence of opportunity, 
we must make our Nation one where anyone willing to work hard is 
admitted into the ranks of a rising, thriving middle class.
Dr. King taught us that ``an individual has not started living until he 
can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to 
the broader concerns of all humanity.'' In honor of this spirit, 
Americans across the country will come together for a day of service. By 
volunteering our time and energy, we can build stronger, healthier, more 
resilient communities. Today, let us put aside our narrow ambitions, 
lift up one another, and march a little closer to the Nation Dr. King 
envisioned.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 20, 2014, as 
the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday. I encourage all Americans 
to observe this day with appropriate civic, community, and service 
projects in honor of Dr. King and to visit www.MLKDay.gov to find Martin 
Luther King, Jr., Day of Service projects across our country.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of 
January, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9079 of January 31, 2014

American Heart Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Maintaining a strong heart is key to a long and healthy life. The number 
one killer of American men and women, cardiovascular disease is 
responsible for one out of every four deaths in the United States. 
During American Heart Month, we renew our fight, both as a Nation and in 
each of our own lives, against the devastating epidemic of heart 
disease.

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While anyone can develop heart disease, those with high blood pressure 
or high cholesterol and those who smoke are at greater risk. Risk 
factors like diabetes, obesity, poor diet, physical inactivity, and 
excessive alcohol use can also increase the likelihood of developing 
heart disease. By adopting a few healthy habits--getting regular 
exercise; not smoking; eating diets rich in fruits and vegetables and 
low in salt, saturated fat, and cholesterol--each of us can reduce our 
risk. Following health care providers' instructions can also improve 
heart health and lessen the chance of heart attack.
Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, millions of Americans have gained 
access to affordable health care coverage, including recommended 
preventive screenings with no out-of-pocket cost. As we improve access 
to coverage, my Administration remains committed to supporting 
scientific research and raising awareness of heart disease. In 2011, we 
launched Million Hearts, which aims to prevent one million heart attacks 
and strokes by 2017. And through First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! 
initiative, we are helping young people make the positive choices that 
will keep them healthy throughout their lives.
On Friday, February 7, everyone will have the chance to show their 
support for heart health by observing National Wear Red Day. Michelle 
and I encourage Americans to wear red in solidarity with those 
struggling with heart disease and in acknowledgement of the hardworking 
health care professionals who provide life-saving treatment, research, 
and advice. As we honor their contributions, let us take ownership of 
our heart health and commit to positive lifestyles, this month and 
throughout the year.
In acknowledgement of the importance of the ongoing fight against 
cardiovascular disease, the Congress, by Joint Resolution approved 
December 30, 1963, as amended (77 Stat. 843; 36 U.S.C. 101), has 
requested that the President issue an annual proclamation designating 
February as ``American Heart Month.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, do hereby proclaim February 2014 as American Heart Month, and I 
invite all Americans to participate in National Wear Red Day on February 
7, 2014. I also invite the Governors of the States, the Commonwealth of 
Puerto Rico, officials of other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the 
United States, and the American people to join me in recognizing and 
reaffirming our commitment to fighting cardiovascular disease.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of 
January, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9080 of January 31, 2014

National African American History Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Americans have long celebrated our Nation as a beacon of liberty and 
opportunity--home to patriots who threw off an empire, refuge to 
multitudes who fled oppression and despair. Yet we must also remember 
that while many came to our shores to pursue their own measure of 
freedom, hundreds of thousands arrived in chains. Through centuries of 
struggle, and through the toil of generations, African Americans have 
claimed rights long denied. During National African American History 
Month, we honor the men and women at the heart of this journey--from 
engineers of the Underground Railroad to educators who answered a free 
people's call for a free mind, from patriots who proved that valor knows 
no color to demonstrators who gathered on the battlefields of justice 
and marched our Nation toward a brighter day.
As we pay tribute to the heroes, sung and unsung, of African-American 
history, we recall the inner strength that sustained millions in 
bondage. We remember the courage that led activists to defy lynch mobs 
and register their neighbors to vote. And we carry forward the 
unyielding hope that guided a movement as it bent the arc of the moral 
universe toward justice. Even while we seek to dull the scars of slavery 
and legalized discrimination, we hold fast to the values gained through 
centuries of trial and suffering.
Every American can draw strength from the story of hard-won progress, 
which not only defines the African-American experience, but also lies at 
the heart of our Nation as a whole. This story affirms that freedom is a 
gift from God, but it must be secured by His people here on earth. It 
inspires a new generation of leaders, and it teaches us all that when we 
come together in common purpose, we can right the wrongs of history and 
make our world anew.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim February 2014 as 
National African American History Month. I call upon public officials, 
educators, librarians, and all the people of the United States to 
observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and 
activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of 
January, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9081 of January 31, 2014

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Each year, 1 in 10 American teenagers suffers physical violence at the 
hands of a boyfriend or girlfriend, and many others are sexually or 
emotionally abused. Dating violence can inflict long-lasting pain, 
putting survivors at increased risk of substance abuse, depression, poor 
academic performance, and experiencing further violence from a partner. 
During National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, we 
renew our commitment to preventing abuse, supporting survivors, holding 
offenders accountable, and building a culture of respect.
Although girls and young women ages 16 to 24 are at the highest risk, 
dating violence can affect anyone. That is why everyone must learn the 
risk factors and warning signs. While healthy relationships are built on 
fairness, equality, and respect, dating violence often involves a 
pattern of destructive behaviors used to exert power and control over a 
partner. It can include constantly monitoring, isolating, or insulting a 
partner; extreme jealousy, insecurity, or possessiveness; or any type of 
physical violence or unwanted sexual contact. If you, a friend, or a 
loved one, is in an abusive relationship, the National Dating Abuse 
Helpline will offer immediate and confidential support. To contact the 
Helpline, call 1-866-331-9474, text ``loveis'' to 22522, or visit 
www.LoveIsRespect.org. For more information on dating violence, please 
visit www.CDC.gov/features/datingviolence.
My Administration remains dedicated to preventing dating violence, 
raising awareness among teens and their families, and educating young 
people about healthy relationships. Earlier this year, I established the 
White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault. In 
addition to its primary focus of reducing sexual assault on college 
campuses, the task force will consider how its recommendations could 
apply to secondary schools. Because we must also reach out to teens in 
new ways, Vice President Joe Biden's 1 is 2 Many initiative is engaging 
them online, via mobile applications, and in social media. Alongside 
schools, communities, and advocacy groups, we are working to change 
attitudes and help teens speak out against dating violence.
Each of us can play a role in ending dating violence--in our schools, 
our homes, our neighborhoods, and our dormitories. This month and 
throughout the year, let every American look out for one another, stand 
with survivors, speak out against dating violence, and build communities 
where abuse is never tolerated.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim February 2014 as 
National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. I call 
upon all Americans to support efforts in their communities and schools, 
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their own families, to empower young people to develop healthy 
relationships throughout their lives and to engage in activities that 
prevent and respond to teen dating violence.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of 
January, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9082 of February 10, 2014

20th Anniversary of Executive Order 12898 on Environmental Justice

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Two decades ago, President William J. Clinton directed the Federal 
Government to tackle a long-overlooked problem. Low-income 
neighborhoods, communities of color, and tribal areas disproportionately 
bore environmental burdens like contamination from industrial plants or 
landfills and indoor air pollution from poor housing conditions. These 
hazards worsen health disparities and reduce opportunity for residents--
children who miss school due to complications of asthma, adults who 
struggle with medical bills. Executive Order 12898 affirmed every 
American's right to breathe freely, drink clean water, and live on 
uncontaminated land. Today, as America marks 20 years of action, we 
renew our commitment to environmental justice for all.
Because we all deserve the chance to live, learn, and work in healthy 
communities, my Administration is fighting to restore environments in 
our country's hardest-hit places. After over a decade of inaction, we 
reconvened an Environmental Justice Interagency Working Group and 
invited more than 100 environmental justice leaders to a White House 
forum. Alongside tribal governments, we are working to reduce pollution 
on their lands. And to build a healthier environment for every American, 
we established the first-ever national limits for mercury and other 
toxic emissions from power plants.
While the past two decades have seen great progress, much work remains. 
In the years to come, we will continue to work with States, tribes, and 
local leaders to identify, aid, and empower areas most strained by 
pollution. By effectively implementing environmental laws, we can 
improve quality of life and expand economic opportunity in overburdened 
communities. And recognizing these same communities may suffer 
disproportionately due to climate change, we must cut carbon emissions, 
develop more homegrown clean energy, and prepare for the impacts of a 
changing climate that we are already feeling across our country.
As we mark this day, we recall the activists who took on environmental 
challenges long before the Federal Government acknowledged their needs. 
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in courtrooms, in our neighborhoods and through our places of worship--
called on a Nation to pursue clean air, water, and land for all people. 
On this anniversary, let us move forward with the same unity, energy, 
and passion to live up to the promise that here in America, no matter 
who you are or where you come from, you can pursue your dreams in a safe 
and just environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim February 11, 2014, as 
the 20th Anniversary of Executive Order 12898 on Environmental Justice. 
I call upon all Americans to observe this day with programs and 
activities that promote environmental justice and advance a healthy, 
sustainable future.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of 
February, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9083 of February 28, 2014

American Red Cross Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

On the bloodied battlefields of the Civil War, Clara Barton risked her 
life to aid the wounded, raise spirits, and deliver dearly needed 
medical supplies. She went on to found the American Red Cross in 1881, 
which would carry forward her legacy of compassion. Since then, service 
and relief organizations have demonstrated time and time again that amid 
the greatest hardship, all of us can unite in shared commitment to 
helping our fellow human beings. During American Red Cross Month, we 
honor those who devote themselves to bringing relief where there is 
suffering, inspiring hope where there is despair, and healing the wounds 
of disaster and war.
Today, American Red Cross workers, alongside countless humanitarian 
organizations and caring volunteers, deliver life-saving assistance in 
every corner of our Nation and all across the globe. They help us donate 
blood to the ill and injured, fortify towns against rising flood waters, 
teach us first aid, and rebuild communities in the wake of terrible 
disasters. Last year, we saw this compassion once again when a tornado 
tore through Oklahoma, leaving homes destroyed and schools in rubble. 
Americans came together as one people and one family, determined to 
stand with those affected every step of the way and to emerge from this 
tragedy stronger than ever before.
During the darkness of storm, we see what is brightest in America--the 
drive to shield our neighbors from danger, to roll up our sleeves in 
times of crisis, to respond as one Nation and leave no one behind. This 
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as we honor our incredible relief and service organizations, let us also 
celebrate that uniquely American spirit that calls us, across all lines 
of background and belief, to set aside smaller differences in service of 
a greater purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America and Honorary Chairman of the American Red Cross, by virtue of 
the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the 
United States, do hereby proclaim March 2014 as American Red Cross 
Month. I encourage all Americans to observe this month with appropriate 
programs, ceremonies, and activities, and by supporting the work of 
service and relief organizations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day 
of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9084 of February 28, 2014

Irish-American Heritage Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Centuries after America welcomed the first sons and daughters of the 
Emerald Isle to our shores, Irish heritage continues to enrich our 
Nation. This month, we reflect on proud traditions handed down through 
the generations, and we celebrate the many threads of green woven into 
the red, white, and blue.
Irish Americans have defended our country through times of war, 
strengthened communities from coast to coast, and poured sweat and blood 
into building our infrastructure and raising our skyscrapers. Some 
endured hunger, hardship, and prejudice; many rose to be leaders of 
government, industry, or culture. Their journey is a testament to the 
resilience of the Irish character, a people who never stopped dreaming 
of a brighter future and never stopped striving to make that dream a 
reality. Today, Americans of all backgrounds can find common ground in 
the values of faith and perseverance, and we can all draw strength from 
the unshakable belief that through hard work and sacrifice, we can forge 
better lives for ourselves and our families.
The American and Irish peoples enjoy a friendship deepened by both 
shared heritage and shared ideals. On the international stage, we are 
proud to work in concert toward a freer, more just world. As we honor 
that enduring connection during Irish-American Heritage Month, let us 
look forward to many more generations of partnership. May the bond 
between our peoples only grow in the centuries to come.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 2014 as Irish-

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American Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans to observe this month 
with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day 
of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9085 of February 28, 2014

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

The second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, 
colorectal cancer claims more than 50,000 American lives each year. 
Because the odds of survival rise dramatically when this cancer is 
caught early, calling attention to it can save lives. During National 
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we aim to improve public 
understanding of risk factors and screening recommendations, reach for 
better treatments, and set our sights on a cure.
While anyone can get colorectal cancer, the risk increases with age. 
Nine out of ten cases occur in people over 50 years old, and the 
likelihood is also greater for people of African-American or Eastern 
European descent and those with inflammatory bowel disease or a family 
history of colorectal cancer. Symptoms can include stomach pain, aches, 
or cramps that do not go away and weight loss without a known cause. Yet 
many cases have no symptoms, especially early on, when it can be 
prevented or more effectively treated. That is why it is crucial for 
people of all ages to discuss colorectal cancer with their doctors and 
those at risk or between ages 50 and 75 to get regular screenings.
My Administration is funding research to improve prevention and 
treatment, and to identify the best ways to promote colorectal cancer 
screening. We are also working to ensure screenings and treatment are 
available and affordable for all. The Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention funds programs that provide these tests to underserved, at-
risk Americans. And under the Affordable Care Act, most health insurance 
plans cover recommended preventive services, including colorectal cancer 
screening for adults ages 50 to 75, at no out-of-pocket cost to the 
patient. Thanks to the health care law, insurance companies can no 
longer put annual or lifetime dollar caps on essential health benefits 
or discriminate against people with pre-existing conditions. Americans 
have their first chance to sign up for affordable, high quality coverage 
in the Health Insurance Marketplace through open enrollment until March 
31st, and annually going forward.
Everyone has a role to play in reducing deaths from colorectal cancer. 
This month, I encourage Americans to talk to at-risk parents, 
grandparents, or friends of all ages about getting screened. If we look 
out for one another, we can better the chances of survival and keep more 
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 2014 as National 
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. I encourage all citizens, government 
agencies, private businesses, non-profit organizations, and other groups 
to join in activities that will increase awareness and prevention of 
colorectal cancer.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day 
of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9086 of February 28, 2014

National Consumer Protection Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

The premise that we are all created equal is the opening line in the 
American story, and while we do not promise equal outcomes, we have 
always strived to deliver equal opportunity. When everyone gets a fair 
shot, does their fair share, and plays by the same set of rules, the 
best ideas rise to the top and our economy thrives. After 6 years of 
digging out of a historic crisis brought on by widespread abuses in our 
financial system, it is clearer than ever that we cannot succeed without 
strong consumer protections. This week, we remember that our Nation's 
economy is only as strong as its people, and we recommit to fostering a 
sense of basic fairness in our marketplace.
Since I took office, my Administration has worked tirelessly to expose 
deceptive mortgage schemes, crack down on abusive debt collection 
practices, and ensure an irresponsible few cannot hurt consumers by 
illegally rigging markets for their own gain. We have taken action to 
prevent credit card companies from hiding fees in intentionally obscure 
text and given families access to clear, comprehensive information on 
student loans. We passed the strongest consumer financial protection law 
in history and created an independent watchdog charged with looking out 
for the American people in the financial world. And to introduce more 
choice for those planning for retirement, I launched the myRA program, a 
new type of savings bond that lets Americans keep the same account, even 
if they change jobs.
It is also critical that all Americans know their rights and have the 
tools to weigh the risks and potential benefits of their choices in the 
open market. In partnership with consumer advocates, my Administration 
launched www.NCPW.gov, which provides advice on everything from avoiding 
scams, protecting identities, and staying informed about product recalls 
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During National Consumer Protection Week, let us recognize the men and 
women who power the engine of prosperity. Together, let us build an 
economy that works for everyone, leaves no one behind, and allows every 
American to pursue their own measure of happiness.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 2 through March 
8, 2014, as National Consumer Protection Week. I call upon government 
officials, industry leaders, and advocates across the Nation to share 
information about consumer protection and provide our citizens with 
information about their rights as consumers.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day 
of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9087 of February 28, 2014

Read Across America Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Literacy is the foundation of every child's education. It opens doorways 
to opportunity, transports us across time and space, and binds family 
and friends closer together. When parents, educators, librarians, and 
mentors read with children, they give a gift that will nourish souls for 
a lifetime. Today, Americans young and old will take time to get lost in 
a story and do their part to cultivate the next generation of talent and 
intellect.
This day is also a time to honor the legacy of Theodor Seuss Geisel, 
known to us as Dr. Seuss. Countless Americans can recall his books as 
their first step into the lands of letters and wordplay. With creatures, 
contraptions, and vibrant characters, they have led generations of happy 
travelers through voyages of the imagination. Yet his tales also 
challenge dictators and discrimination. They call us to open our minds, 
to take responsibility for ourselves and our planet. And they remind us 
that the value of our possessions pales in comparison to that of the 
ties we share with family, friends, and community.
From children's stories to classic works of literature, the written word 
allows us to see the world from new perspectives. It helps us understand 
what it means to be human and what it means to be American. During Read 
Across America Day, let us celebrate, rediscover, and engage our 
children in this wonderful pastime.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 3, 2014, as Read 
Across America Day. I call upon children, families, educators, 
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public officials, and all the people of the United States to observe 
this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day 
of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9088 of March 1, 2014

Women's History Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Throughout our Nation's history, American women have led movements for 
social and economic justice, made groundbreaking scientific discoveries, 
enriched our culture with stunning works of art and literature, and 
charted bold directions in our foreign policy. They have served our 
country with valor, from the battlefields of the Revolutionary War to 
the deserts of Iraq and mountains of Afghanistan. During Women's History 
Month, we recognize the victories, struggles, and stories of the women 
who have made our country what it is today.
This month, we are reminded that even in America, freedom and justice 
have never come easily. As part of a centuries-old and ever-evolving 
movement, countless women have put their shoulder to the wheel of 
progress--activists who gathered at Seneca Falls and gave expression to 
a righteous cause; trailblazers who defied convention and shattered 
glass ceilings; millions who claimed control of their own bodies, 
voices, and lives. Together, they have pushed our Nation toward 
equality, liberation, and acceptance of women's right--not only to 
choose their own destinies--but also to shape the futures of peoples and 
nations.
Through the grit and sacrifice of generations, American women and girls 
have gained greater opportunities and more representation than ever 
before. Yet they continue to face workplace discrimination, a higher 
risk of sexual assault, and an earnings gap that will cost the average 
woman hundreds of thousands of dollars over the course of her working 
lifetime.
As women fight for their seats at the head of the table, my 
Administration offers our unwavering support. The first bill I signed as 
President was the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which made it easier for 
women to challenge pay discrimination. Under the Affordable Care Act, we 
banned insurance companies from charging women more because of their 
gender, and we continue to defend this law against those who would let 
women's bosses influence their health care decisions. Last year, 
recognizing a storied history of patriotic and courageous service in our 
Armed Forces, the United States military opened ground combat units to 
women in uniform. We are also encouraging more girls to explore their 
passions for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and 
taking action to create economic opportunities for women across the 
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extend overtime and minimum wage protections to homecare workers, 90 
percent of whom are women. And this January, I launched a White House 
task force to protect students from sexual assault.
As we honor the many women who have shaped our history, let us also 
celebrate those who make progress in our time. Let us remember that when 
women succeed, America succeeds. And from Wall Street to Main Street, in 
the White House and on Capitol Hill--let us put our Nation on the path 
to success.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 2014 as Women's 
History Month. I call upon all Americans to observe this month and to 
celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, 2014, with appropriate 
programs, ceremonies, and activities. I also invite all Americans to 
visit www.WomensHistoryMonth.gov to learn more about the generations of 
women who have left enduring imprints on our history.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of March, 
in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the Independence 
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9089 of March 11, 2014

Boundary Enlargement of the California Coastal National Monument

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Through Proclamation 7264 of January 11, 2000, President Clinton 
established the California Coastal National Monument (monument) to 
protect the biological treasures situated offshore on thousands of 
unappropriated or unreserved islands, rocks, exposed reefs, and 
pinnacles owned or controlled by the Government of the United States 
within 12 nautical miles of the shoreline of the State of California. 
These dramatic features contribute to California's awe-inspiring coastal 
scenery and provide havens for significant populations of seabirds and 
marine mammals. The monument protects feeding and nesting habitat for an 
estimated 200,000 breeding seabirds. Development on the mainland has 
forced seabirds that once fed and nested in the shoreline ecosystem to 
retreat to these protected areas. The monument also protects forage and 
breeding habitat for California sea lions, southern sea otters, and 
northern (Steller) sea lions.
As President Clinton noted in his proclamation, although these offshore 
habitats may appear distinct from nearby shoreline habitats, they are 
dependent upon each other, with vital and dynamic exchange of nutrients 
and organisms being essential to maintaining their healthy ecosystems. 
The addition of the Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands as the first 
shoreline unit of the monument would expand the monument to include 
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and the mouth and estuary of the Garcia River. The expanded monument 
would present exemplary opportunities for geologists, archeologists, 
historians, and biologists to use the historic and scientific objects in 
these lands to further illuminate the evolving relationship between 
California's abundant coastal resources and its human inhabitants.
The Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands, in Mendocino County, California, 
encompass a wind-swept landscape of dramatic coastal beauty and 
significant scientific importance. Like the monument's striking offshore 
rocks and islands, these lands have been shaped by powerful geologic 
forces. An uplifted coastal terrace that underlies much of the area is 
part of the Gualala Block, a piece of continental crust that was 
captured by the San Andreas Fault and is now joined to the Pacific 
Plate. The striking bluffs that form the outer edge of the terrace are 
pierced in a few locations by blowholes--openings near the bluff's edge 
through which rising tides force gusts of salt-laced air and occasional 
geysers of ocean water. Near some of the blowholes, a creek flows over 
the edge of the cliff, sending a delicate sheet of water into the cold 
waves below.
Some of California's most spectacular wildlife make use of this striking 
landscape and its diverse vegetation communities. The Point Arena-
Stornetta Public Lands provide important habitat for harbor seals, 
Steller sea lions, and an occasional elephant seal, which visitors can 
catch sight of from the vantage of the terrace's western bluffs. The 
terrace itself supports thriving native bunchgrass prairie and coastal 
scrub communities. Generally low-lying vegetation is punctuated by a 
rare bishop pine forest and the southernmost natural example of a shore 
pine forest.
The bunchgrass prairie is home to the endemic Behren's silverspot 
butterfly, which is dependent on the presence of the dog violet. The 
rare and endemic Point Arena mountain beaver makes use of the diverse 
habitats in these lands. A wide array of rare bird species also uses the 
area's interconnected habitats, including the black oystercatcher, the 
little willow flycatcher, the yellow warbler, and the black-crowned 
night heron. Squadrons of brown pelicans are a frequent sight, gliding 
low over the powerful waves, while snowy plovers are sometimes seen 
foraging along the surf line.
Water plays an essential role in sustaining and connecting plant and 
animal life in this rugged landscape. At the northern end of these 
lands, the Garcia River ends its 44-mile journey to the Pacific. The 
estuary formed by the meeting of these waters provides both a nursery 
for juvenile fish and a transition zone for a variety of far-roaming 
salmonids, including central California coast coho salmon, the 
California coastal Chinook salmon, and northern California steelhead. 
These anadromous species depend on the Garcia River estuary and its flow 
through the Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands to access their upstream 
spawning habitat. Across the river, powerful winds sculpt an extensive 
dune system, its shifting sands pocketed with brackish, semi-permanent 
ponds. Hathaway Creek, which feeds into the Garcia River, also passes 
through the public lands and provides important riparian habitat. The 
area's salt marshes, brackish pools, and freshwater springs and seeps 
support an array of plant and animal species, including Humboldt Bay 
owl's clover, as well as the rare California red-legged frog.
For thousands of years, people have been drawn to this area's varied and 
plentiful natural resources. The human history of the Point Arena-
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Public Lands, which lie within the ancestral lands of the Central Pomo 
Indians, is written across the landscape. Numerous cultural and 
archeological sites, including middens and lithic scatters, as well as a 
few chert and obsidian tools, have been found on these lands. Sites and 
artifacts on these lands provide evidence of the many generations of 
people who gathered the abundant abalone, fish, mussels, tubers, and 
seeds and yield data about prehistoric lifeways and settlements. Among 
the oldest artifacts found in the area is obsidian debitage material 
dated to over 4,000 years ago. Additionally, these lands contain 
reminders of the 19th century industries that played a formative role in 
the development of Point Arena and the greater northern California 
coastal region.
WHEREAS section 2 of the Act of June 8, 1906 (34 Stat. 225, 16 U.S.C. 
431) (the ``Antiquities Act'') authorizes the President, in his 
discretion, to declare by public proclamation historic landmarks, 
historic and prehistoric structures, and other objects of historic or 
scientific interest that are situated upon the lands owned or controlled 
by the Government of the United States to be national monuments, and to 
reserve as a part thereof parcels of land, the limits of which in all 
cases shall be confined to the smallest area compatible with the proper 
care and management of the objects to be protected;
WHEREAS it is in the public interest to preserve the objects of 
scientific and historic interest on the Point Arena-Stornetta Public 
Lands;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by the authority vested in me by section 2 of the Antiquities 
Act, hereby proclaim the objects identified above that are situated upon 
lands and interests in lands owned or controlled by the Government of 
the United States to be part of the California Coastal National Monument 
and, for the purpose of protecting those objects, reserve as a part 
thereof all lands and interests in lands owned or controlled by the 
Government of the United States within the boundaries described on the 
accompanying map, which is attached hereto and forms a part of this 
proclamation. Together, these objects and lands shall be known as the 
``Point Arena-Stornetta Unit'' of the monument (unit). The reserved 
Federal lands and interests in lands consist of approximately 1,665 
acres, which is the smallest area compatible with the proper care and 
management of the objects to be protected.
All Federal lands and interests in lands within the boundaries of the 
unit are hereby appropriated and withdrawn from all forms of entry, 
location, selection, sale, leasing, or other disposition under the 
public land laws, including withdrawal from location, entry, and patent 
under the mining laws, and from disposition under all laws relating to 
mineral and geothermal leasing.
The establishment of the unit is subject to valid existing rights. Lands 
and interests in lands within the unit boundaries not owned or 
controlled by the Government of the United States shall be reserved as a 
part of the unit upon acquisition of ownership or control by the United 
States.
The Secretary of the Interior shall manage the unit through the Bureau 
of Land Management as part of the National Landscape Conservation 
System, pursuant to applicable legal authorities, to protect the objects 
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Except for emergency or authorized administrative purposes, motorized 
vehicle use in the unit shall be permitted only on designated roads, and 
non-motorized mechanized vehicle use shall be permitted only on roads 
and trails designated for their use.
Nothing in this proclamation shall be deemed to enlarge or diminish the 
rights of any Indian tribe.
Nothing in this proclamation shall enlarge or diminish the jurisdiction 
or authority of the State of California, including its jurisdiction and 
authority with respect to fish and wildlife management.
Nothing in this proclamation shall be deemed to revoke any existing 
withdrawal, reservation, or appropriation; however, the monument shall 
be the dominant reservation.
Warning is hereby given to all unauthorized persons not to appropriate, 
injure, destroy, or remove any feature of this monument and not to 
locate or settle upon any of the lands thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of 
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9090 of March 14, 2014

National Poison Prevention Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Over the past four decades, America has seen a steep decline in 
childhood deaths from accidental poisonings--thanks in part to improved 
safety measures and increased public awareness. During National Poison 
Prevention Week, we do our part to remain vigilant, ask our loved ones 
to use common-sense precautions, and learn about the potentially life-
saving action we can take in case of emergency.
While we have made great strides, unintentional poisoning still takes 
the lives of about 30 American children every year and sends tens of 
thousands to the hospital. Because the vast majority of these accidents 
occur in the home, it is essential for parents and caregivers to keep 
potentially harmful products--including cleaning supplies and 
medication--out of their children's reach and sight. If you ever suspect 
a child, family member, or anyone has been poisoned, quick action may 
prevent serious injury or death. You should immediately call the toll-
free Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222.
Earlier this year, I signed the Poison Center Network Act, which 
supports the hotline, a poison prevention grant program, and an 
awareness campaign. As my Administration promotes safe practices across 
our country, each of us can make our homes and communities more secure. 
To safeguard against carbon monoxide, a deadly, colorless, odorless gas, 
every American should have heating systems inspected each year and 
install carbon monoxide alarms in their homes. And because prescription 
drug overdose remains the most common cause of fatal poisoning, we must 
properly store and dispose of medications. I encourage Americans to 
visit www.DEAdiversion.USDOJ.gov to read about safe prescription drug 
disposal and learn how to participate in the National Prescription Drug 
Take-Back Day on April 26. For information on preventing accidents and 
helping victims of poisoning, go to PoisonHelp.HRSA.gov.
To encourage Americans to learn more about the dangers of accidental 
poisonings and to take appropriate preventative measures, the Congress, 
by joint resolution approved September 26, 1961, as amended (75 Stat. 
681) has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation 
designating the third week of March each year as ``National Poison 
Prevention Week.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, do hereby proclaim March 16 through March 22, 2014, as National 
Poison Prevention Week. I call upon all Americans to observe this week 
by taking actions to protect their families from hazardous household 
materials and misuse of prescription medicines.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of 
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9091 of March 24, 2014

Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and 
American Democracy, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Almost two centuries ago, the people of Greece laid claim to their 
independence and began a long struggle to restore democracy to its 
birthplace. Greek Americans crossed oceans to fight for the freedom of 
their ancestral homeland, and through two World Wars and a Cold War, 
Greece and the United States stood side-by-side. On Greek Independence 
Day, we honor the deep connections between our two nations and celebrate 
the democratic ideals at the heart of our shared history.
America's form of government owes much to the small group of Greek city-
states that pioneered democracy thousands of years ago. Just as Hellenic 
principles guided our Founders, Greek antiquity has inspired 
generations, from writers and activists to architects and inventors. 
Greek Americans have contributed as leaders of culture, community, 
business, and government. Through the generations, they have helped 
shape our enduring democracy--a Nation that accepts our obligations to 
one another and understands that we must rise and fall as one.
Greece is a valued NATO ally, and our friendship remains as strong as 
ever. As Greece takes tough action to rebuild its economy and bring 
relief to the Greek people, the United States offers our continued 
support. Today, let us reaffirm a bond that extends beyond government, 
connects our peoples, and inspires all who strive to choose their own 
destiny.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 25, 2014, as 
Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and 
American Democracy. I call upon the people of the United States to 
observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fourth day 
of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9092 of March 28, 2014

Cesar Chavez Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

On Cesar Chavez Day, we celebrate one of America's greatest champions 
for social justice. Raised into the life of a migrant farm worker, he 
toiled alongside men, women, and children who performed daily, 
backbreaking labor for meager pay and in deplorable conditions. They 
were exposed to dangerous pesticides and denied the most basic 
protections, including minimum wages, health care, and access to 
drinking water. Cesar Chavez devoted his life to correcting these 
injustices, to reminding us that every job has dignity, every life has 
value, and everyone--no matter who you are, what you look like, or where 
you come from--should have the chance to get ahead.
After returning from naval service during World War II, Cesar Chavez 
fought for freedom in American agricultural fields. Alongside Dolores 
Huerta, he founded the United Farm Workers, and through decades of 
tireless organizing, even in the face of intractable opposition, he grew 
a movement to advance ``La Causa'' across the country. In 1966, he led a 
march that began in Delano, California, with a handful of activists and 
ended in Sacramento with a crowd 10,000 strong. A grape boycott 
eventually drew 17 million supporters nationwide, forcing growers to 
accept some of the first farm worker contracts in history. A generation 
of organizers rose to carry that legacy forward.
The values Cesar Chavez lived by guide us still. As we push to fix a 
broken immigration system, protect the right to unionize, advance social 
justice for young men of color, and build ladders of opportunity for 
every American to climb, we recall his resilience through setbacks, his 
refusal to scale back his dreams. When we organize against income 
inequality and fight to raise the minimum wage--because no one who works 
full time should have to live in poverty--we draw strength from his 
vision and example.
Throughout his lifelong struggle, Cesar Chavez never forgot who he was 
fighting for. ``What [the growers] don't know,'' he said, ``is that it's 
not bananas or grapes or lettuce. It's people.'' Today, let us honor 
Cesar Chavez and those who marched with him by meeting our obligations 
to one another. I encourage Americans to make this a national day of 
service and education by speaking out, organizing, and participating in 
service projects to improve lives in their communities. Let us remember 
that when we lift each other up, when we speak with one voice, we have 
the power to build a better world.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 31, 2014, as 
Cesar Chavez Day. I call upon all Americans to observe this day with 
appropriate service, community, and education programs to honor Cesar 
Chavez's enduring legacy.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day 
of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the

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Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9093 of March 31, 2014

National Cancer Control Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Over the past two decades, our Nation has achieved great progress in the 
fight against cancer. Americans have better tools to decrease their 
risk, and medical advances have made many forms of cancer more 
preventable, detectable, and treatable than ever. Despite these strides, 
cancer remains the second leading cause of death in our country. During 
National Cancer Control Month, we redouble our efforts to boost 
awareness, improve care, and help more Americans win their battles 
against cancer.
While it is impossible to completely eliminate the risk of cancer, we 
can take action to reduce our chances of developing this disease. Not 
smoking, eating a healthy diet rich in fruit and vegetables, getting 
regular exercise, and limiting alcohol consumption and sun exposure can 
decrease the risk of certain cancers while also keeping us healthy day-
to-day. A half century after the Surgeon General's landmark Report on 
Smoking and Health, our Nation has cut tobacco use rates in half. Yet 
smoking still causes one out of three cancer deaths. For advice on how 
to quit smoking, visit BeTobaccoFree.gov or SmokeFree.gov, or call 1-
800-QUIT-NOW. I also encourage Americans to go to www.Cancer.gov for 
more information on cancer prevention.
Because the best way to beat many forms of this disease is to catch the 
cancer in its early stages, my Administration has taken steps to make 
cancer screenings more available and affordable. The Affordable Care Act 
requires most insurance plans to cover recommended preventive services, 
like cancer screenings, at no out-of-pocket cost to the patient. It also 
bans discrimination against people with pre-existing conditions, 
including cancer, and eliminates lifetime and annual dollar limits on 
key benefits. Thanks to this law, millions of Americans now have access 
to affordable health insurance--many of them for the first time. In 
addition to expanding access to health care, we are investing in 
promising medical research. Each year, we devote billions of dollars 
toward investigating causes of cancer and unlocking better prevention, 
detection, and treatment methods.
This month, let us renew our push to defeat cancer, honor those we have 
lost, lend our support to survivors, and bring new hope to all those 
struggling with this disease.
The Congress of the United States, by joint resolution approved March 
28, 1938 (52 Stat. 148; 36 U.S.C. 103), as amended, has requested the 
President to issue an annual proclamation declaring April as ``Cancer 
Control Month.''

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NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, do hereby proclaim April 2014 as National Cancer Control Month. 
I encourage citizens, government agencies, private businesses, nonprofit 
organizations, and other interested groups to join in activities that 
will increase awareness of what Americans can do to prevent and control 
cancer.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of 
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9094 of March 31, 2014

National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In the United States of America, every child should have every chance in 
life, every chance at happiness, and every chance at success. Yet 
tragically, hundreds of thousands of young Americans shoulder the burden 
of abuse or neglect. As a Nation, we must do better. During National 
Child Abuse Prevention Month, we strengthen our resolve to give every 
young person the security, opportunity, and bright future they deserve.
We all have a role to play in preventing child abuse and neglect and in 
helping young victims recover. From parents and guardians to educators 
and community leaders, each of us can help carve out safe places for 
young people to build their confidence and pursue their dreams. I also 
encourage Americans to be aware of warning signs of child abuse and 
neglect, including sudden changes in behavior or school performance, 
untreated physical or medical issues, lack of adult supervision, and 
constant alertness, as though preparing for something bad to happen. To 
learn more about how you can prevent child abuse, visit 
www.ChildWelfare.gov/Preventing.
Raising a healthy next generation is both a moral obligation and a 
national imperative. That is why my Administration is building 
awareness, strengthening responses to child abuse, and translating 
science and research--what we know works for kids and families--into 
practice. I also signed legislation to create the Commission to 
Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities, and we are providing 
additional resources and training to State and local governments and 
supporting extensive research into the causes and long-term consequences 
of abuse and neglect.
Our Nation thrives when we recognize that we all have a stake in each 
other. This month and throughout the year, let us come together--as 
families, communities, and Americans--to ensure every child can pursue 
their dreams in a safe and loving home.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 2014 as National 
Child Abuse Prevention Month. I call upon all Americans to observe this

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month with programs and activities that help prevent child abuse and 
provide for children's physical, emotional, and developmental needs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of 
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9095 of March 31, 2014

National Donate Life Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Each day, in quiet hospital rooms and busy offices, in familiar 
sanctuaries and family living rooms, people make the courageous decision 
to give the gift of life. After passing his first driving test, an 
elated teenager adds a lifesaving symbol to his license. While 
struggling to comprehend their own loss, grieving parents choose to help 
another child live. During National Donate Life Month, we celebrate 
those who provide vital organ, eye, and tissue donations, and we bring 
new hope to the growing list of men, women, and children who still need 
a donation.
More than 120,000 Americans are now on the transplant list, and each 
day, 18 of them die waiting. The individuals in need of these donations 
are our moms, dads, brothers, sisters, children, and friends--someone 
important to us or someone else. I encourage all Americans to think 
about their loved ones and to consider becoming a donor. Discuss your 
decision with those close to you, and if you decide to donate, visit 
www.OrganDonor.gov and sign up in your State's donor registry.
Every donor can save up to eight lives, and thanks to scientific 
advances, we have the potential to help even more people in need. Last 
year, I signed the HIV Organ Policy Equity Act, which allows scientists 
to research organ donation from one person with human immunodeficiency 
virus (HIV) to another. Ultimately, this law could save lives--
permitting donations between people living with HIV and expanding 
opportunities for more Americans to participate in these life-saving 
efforts.
As a Nation, let us shine a light on the power of donation. Let us lift 
up the friends and families of donors and remember those who ensured 
that in their death, others received life.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 2014 as National 
Donate Life Month. I call upon health care professionals, volunteers, 
educators, government agencies, faith-based and community groups, and 
private organizations to join forces to boost the number of organ and 
tissue donors throughout our Nation.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of 
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9096 of March 31, 2014

National Financial Capability Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Thanks to the grit and determination of the American people, our Nation 
has cleared away the rubble of the worst recession since the Great 
Depression. As we continue to create jobs and grow our economy, families 
strive to rebuild their finances and shore up their futures. During 
National Financial Capability Month, we renew our drive to give all 
Americans the tools to navigate the financial world and gain the 
economic freedom to pursue their own measure of happiness.
In today's economy, financial capability is essential for some of life's 
biggest transitions--paying for college, buying a home, saving for 
retirement. A solid understanding of the marketplace makes it easier to 
avoid scams, spot misleading information, and decipher complex 
paperwork. For free resources on managing money and making the best 
decisions for you, visit www.MyMoney.gov and www.ConsumerFinance.gov, or 
call 1-888-MyMoney.
My Administration is working alongside businesses, schools, and 
community leaders to empower Americans with financial information. We 
launched the ``Know Before You Owe'' campaign to make student loans more 
transparent and created myRA, an affordable savings bond that encourages 
Americans to begin building nest eggs and allows them to carry their 
account between jobs. And we continue to take action against companies 
that charge hidden fees or deceive consumers with barely understandable 
fine print.
We must also ensure that Americans have the means to put their financial 
understanding to use. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, millions can 
finally live secure in the knowledge that they are no longer an illness 
or injury away from bankruptcy. Yet for those who work full-time, make 
minimum wage, and still live in poverty, budgets do not stretch far 
enough to leave room for investments. This month, as we improve 
financial capability throughout our Nation, let us also advance the 
opportunity agenda--new jobs in tomorrow's industries, more access to 
job training, a world-class education for every child, and an economy 
where hard work pays off for every American.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 2014 as National 
Financial Capability Month. I call upon all Americans to observe this

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month with programs and activities to improve their understanding of 
financial principles and practices.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of 
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9097 of March 31, 2014

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Every April, our Nation comes together to renew our stand against a 
crime that affronts our basic decency and humanity. Sexual assault 
threatens every community in America, and we all have a role to play in 
protecting those we love most--our mothers and fathers, our husbands and 
wives, our daughters and sons. During National Sexual Assault Awareness 
and Prevention Month, we recommit to ending the outrage of sexual 
assault, giving survivors the support they need to heal, and building a 
culture that never tolerates sexual violence.
Thanks to dedicated activists and courageous survivors, we have made 
strides in reducing stigma, opened new shelters across our country, and 
given countless Americans a new sense of hope. A driving force behind 
much of this progress was the landmark Violence Against Women Act. Last 
year, I was proud to sign legislation that reauthorized and strengthened 
this law while also extending protections for underserved communities.
We have come a long way, but sexual violence remains an all-too-common 
tragedy. Today, an estimated one in five women is sexually assaulted in 
college. This is unacceptable. Because college should be a place where 
everyone can safely and confidently pursue their talents, I launched the 
White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault. And 
because our Nation's backlog of rape kits means offenders may be free to 
strike again, I have proposed funding for coordinated community teams to 
address this problem. My Administration is working to stop sexual 
assaults wherever they occur, in both the civilian community and the 
Armed Forces. Together, we will continue to strengthen the criminal 
justice system, develop trauma-informed services, reach out to 
survivors, and focus aggressively on prevention.
Sexual assault is more than just a crime against individuals. When a 
young boy or girl withdraws because they are questioning their self-
worth after an assault, that deprives us of their full potential. When a 
parent struggles to hold a job in the wake of a traumatic attack, the 
whole family suffers. And when a student drops out of school or a 
service member leaves the military because they were sexually assaulted, 
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This month, let us recognize that we all have a stake in preventing 
sexual assault, and we all have the power to make a difference. 
Together, let us stand for dignity and respect, strengthen the fabric of 
our communities, and build a safer, more just world.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 2014 as National 
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. I urge all Americans to 
support survivors of sexual assault and work together to prevent these 
crimes in their communities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of 
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9098 of April 1, 2014

World Autism Awareness Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Each year, people across the globe take time to recognize the millions 
of people living on the autism spectrum, including 1 out of every 68 
American children. Americans with autism contribute to all aspects of 
society and are an essential thread in the diverse tapestry of our 
Nation. On World Autism Awareness Day, we offer our support and respect 
to all those on the autism spectrum.
Because our whole Nation benefits when Americans with autism succeed, we 
must ensure our health care and education systems work for them. Thanks 
to the Affordable Care Act, insurers can no longer deny coverage to 
people because they have autism, and new plans must cover preventive 
services--including autism and developmental screenings--at no out-of-
pocket cost to parents. My Administration remains committed to 
eliminating discrimination against students with autism and to giving 
schools the resources to help them hone unique talents, overcome 
difficult challenges, and prepare for bright futures.
We must also do more to improve our understanding of the autism 
spectrum, which is why I was proud to sign legislation that continued 
critical investments in research, early detection, and support services 
for children and adults with autism. Last year, I launched the Brain 
Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) 
Initiative, a program that aims to revolutionize our understanding of 
the human mind. By unlocking new knowledge of the brain, we can pave the 
way for myriad medical breakthroughs, including a greater appreciation 
for the science of autism.
What makes America exceptional are the bonds that hold together the most 
diverse Nation on earth. Today, let us celebrate our differences--but 
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also acknowledge our responsibilities to each other and move forward as 
one.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 2, 2014, World 
Autism Awareness Day. I encourage all Americans to learn more about 
autism and what they can do to support individuals on the autism 
spectrum and their families.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of April, 
in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the Independence 
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9099 of April 4, 2014

National Crime Victims' Rights Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

This year marks 30 years since the passage of the Victims of Crime Act 
and the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and two decades 
since the Violence Against Women Act became law. These milestones 
represented major steps toward upholding the rights of millions of 
Americans who become victims of crime each year--from women seeking 
shelter after leaving abusive relationships to families demanding 
justice for a loved one's murder to children struggling to rebuild their 
lives after escaping trafficking rings. During National Crime Victims' 
Rights Week, we stand with these men, women, and children, and offer our 
support to crime victims everywhere.
My Administration is taking action to prevent crime, especially against 
those most at risk. Every American should have a chance to pursue their 
education in peace and security, yet one in five women is sexually 
assaulted at college. Because this is unacceptable, I created the White 
House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault. And to achieve 
justice for more survivors of sexual assault from every walk of life, my 
new budget proposes funding to help process rape kits, develop units to 
pursue cold cases, and support victims throughout the process.
We also know that young men of color are most likely to become victims 
of violent crime, and the odds are often stacked against them in ways 
that require targeted solutions. Earlier this year, I launched the My 
Brother's Keeper initiative, a program focused on helping boys and young 
men of color stay on track through some of life's most critical moments. 
With partners across the public and private sectors, we will give more 
young Americans the support they need as they face great obstacles, and 
we will work to decrease their chances of becoming victims of crime.
This week, let us recommit to preventing crime and strengthening rights 
and services for all victims. Together, we can expand opportunity and 
build a safer, more just world.

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NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 6 through April 
12, 2014, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week. I call upon all 
Americans to observe this week by participating in events that raise 
awareness of victims' rights and services, and by volunteering to serve 
victims in their time of need.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of 
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9100 of April 4, 2014

National Volunteer Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Through countless acts of kindness, generosity, and service, Americans 
recognize that we are all bound together--that we move this country 
forward by giving of ourselves to others and caring for those around us. 
Every day, Americans carry forward the tradition of service embedded in 
our character as a people. And as we celebrate National Volunteer Week, 
we embrace our shared responsibility to one another and recommit to the 
task of building a more perfect Union.
By performing acts of service, we can shape a Nation big enough and bold 
enough to accommodate the hopes of all our people. Across our country, 
volunteers open doors of opportunity, pave avenues of success, fortify 
their communities, and lay the foundation for tomorrow's growth and 
prosperity. They are often equipped with few resources and gain little 
recognition, yet because of their service, our country is a better and a 
stronger force for good.
My Administration is dedicated to engaging Americans through service. 
Through the Corporation for National and Community Service, we 
administer programs like AmeriCorps and Senior Corps, and we have 
designed innovative initiatives such as School Turnaround AmeriCorps and 
VetSuccess AmeriCorps. In giving their time and talent, our volunteers 
can learn new skills and focus their vision, energy, and passion on 
projects ranging from improving disaster relief, delivering better 
education, and assisting returning veterans and military families. And 
by establishing the Task Force on Expanding National Service, we are 
creating new opportunities to support our communities through service.
The American experience stands apart because our triumph is found in the 
example of our people. With unity of purpose and unmatched resolve, we 
confront our shared challenges as one people and emerge stronger than 
before. We saw this spirit in action when, in the wake of a devastating 
mudslide in Washington State, Americans stepped in to provide food, 
shelter, and support to survivors. We saw it last year when a tornado 
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Moore, Oklahoma, and volunteers came together to rebuild homes, schools, 
and hospitals--because we are a Nation that stands with our fellow 
citizens as long as it takes. As we renew our commitment to each other 
during National Volunteer Week, I encourage you to visit www.Serve.gov 
to learn more about service opportunities in your area.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 6 through April 
12, 2014, as National Volunteer Week. I call upon all Americans to 
observe this week by volunteering in service projects across our country 
and pledging to make service a part of their daily lives.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of 
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9101 of April 7, 2014

National Equal Pay Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Throughout our Nation's history, brave women have torn down barriers so 
their daughters might one day enjoy the same rights, same chances, and 
same freedoms as their sons. Despite tremendous progress, too many women 
are entering the workforce to find their mothers' and grandmothers' 
victories undermined by the unrealized promise of equal pay for equal 
work. On National Equal Pay Day, we mark how far into the new year women 
would have to work to earn the same as men did in the previous year, and 
we recommit to making equal pay a reality.
Women make up nearly half of our Nation's workforce and are primary 
breadwinners in 4 in 10 American households with children under age 18. 
Yet from boardrooms to classrooms to factory floors, their talent and 
hard work are not reflected on the payroll. Today, women still make only 
77 cents to every man's dollar, and the pay gap is even wider for women 
of color. Over her lifetime, the average American woman can expect to 
lose hundreds of thousands of dollars to the earnings gap, a significant 
blow to both women and their families. In an increasingly competitive 
global marketplace, we must use all of America's talent to its fullest 
potential--because when women succeed, America succeeds.
More than half a century after President John F. Kennedy signed the 
Equal Pay Act, my Administration remains devoted to improving our equal 
pay laws and closing the pay gap between women and men. From signing the 
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act to establishing the Equal Pay Task Force, I 
have strengthened pay discrimination protections and cracked down on 
violations of equal pay laws. And I will continue to push the Congress 
to step up and pass the Paycheck Fairness Act, because this fight will 
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over until our sisters, our mothers, and our daughters can earn a living 
equal to their efforts.
The time has passed for us to recognize that what determines success 
should not be our gender, but rather our talent, our drive, and the 
strength of our contributions. So, today, let us breathe new life into 
our founding ideals. Let us march toward a day when, in the land of 
liberty and opportunity, there are no limits on our daughters' dreams 
and no glass ceilings on the value of their work.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 8, 2014, as 
National Equal Pay Day. I call upon all Americans to recognize the full 
value of women's skills and their significant contributions to the labor 
force, acknowledge the injustice of wage inequality, and join efforts to 
achieve equal pay.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of 
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9102 of April 8, 2014

National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Since the earliest days of our Republic, the brave men and women of our 
Armed Forces have answered the call to serve. They have put their lives 
on the line for our Nation, and many have sacrificed their own freedom 
to safeguard ours. On National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 
we honor those who stood up, took an oath, put on the uniform, and faced 
immeasurable challenges far from home.
These patriots often suffered physical and mental torture during 
captivity. Many endured starvation and isolation, not knowing when or if 
they would make it safely back to our shores. Families experienced days, 
months, and sometimes years of uncertainty, but they showed remarkable 
strength that mirrored the grit of their loved ones through long 
stretches of imprisonment. These warriors rendered the highest service 
any American can offer our country--they fought and sacrificed so that 
we might live in peace, security, and prosperity.
Today, we are solemnly reminded of our responsibility to care for those 
who have borne these burdens for us. We recommit to honoring that sacred 
obligation--to serving our former prisoners of war, our veterans, and 
their families as well as they have served us. With unyielding pride and 
unending gratitude, let us fulfill our promises to the courageous heroes 
of generations past, to this generation of veterans, and to all who will 
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 9, 2014, as 
National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day. I call upon all 
Americans to observe this day of remembrance by honoring all American 
prisoners of war, our service members, and our veterans. I also call 
upon Federal, State, and local government officials and organizations to 
observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of 
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9103 of April 10, 2014

Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In the United States of America, every child should have the chance to 
go as far as their passions and hard work will take them. Education not 
only prepares young people to enter the workforce, it also expands their 
horizons, teaches them to think critically about the world around them, 
builds their character, and helps them develop the judgment to set our 
Nation's course. On Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., we strengthen our 
resolve to provide a world-class education for every child.
Thanks to dedicated educators across our country, graduation rates have 
hit their highest level in almost three decades. Yet not all children 
have access to the best opportunities. I have called on the Congress to 
make high-quality preschool available to every child in America. Because 
great early childhood education leads to better outcomes in school and 
life, we will continue to invest in innovative, evidence-based preschool 
programs that get results. Together, we can put all our children on a 
path to success, even if their parents are not rich.
We are also working to ensure every classroom can take advantage of 
modern technology. With the support of the private sector, my 
Administration will connect 20 million students to high-speed broadband 
over the next 2 years--without adding a dime to the deficit. Within 5 
years, 99 percent of American students will have access to these 
connections.
On this day, we remember Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the 
Lubavitcher Rebbe, an inspiration to people around the world. Through a 
lifetime of scholarship and good works, he educated generations and 
inspired them to reach their fullest potential. In his honor, let us 
embrace the spirit that every child matters, and that there is nothing 
more important than the investments we make in our next generation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
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the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 11, 2014, as 
Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A. I call upon all Americans to observe 
this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of April, 
in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the Independence 
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9104 of April 11, 2014

Pan American Day and Pan American Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

On Pan American Day and during Pan American Week, the Western Hemisphere 
celebrates a significant anniversary in our shared history--the birth of 
the International Union of American Republics, forerunner to the 
Organization of American States. In the 124 years since, our nations 
have faced great challenges and achieved great progress. We have built 
lasting friendships, created cultural exchanges, and worked in concert 
to meet the aspirations of all our peoples.
Today, the United States has more connections to our American neighbors 
than any other region in the world. These ties are essential to our 
security and prosperity, and they grow ever more vital with each passing 
year. Trade between our nations has surged. We are expanding educational 
exchanges that open doors to new markets, research, and opportunity. And 
in the international community, we work side-by-side to meet global 
challenges, from growing the world economy to combatting climate change. 
In the years to come, the United States will continue investing in clean 
energy, low-carbon development, and climate-resilient, inclusive growth. 
Alongside our regional partners, we will ensure that tomorrow's global 
energy map will be centered in the Americas.
Even more than shared interests, we are bound by shared ideals. After 
decades of progress, Latin America is assuming a greater role in world 
affairs. Together, Americans north and south have worked to strengthen 
civil society, and together we must stand for democracy, human rights, 
open markets, and fair trade. These practices advance peace and 
stability. They move us toward a world where--from Boston to Buenos 
Aires, from Mexico City to Montreal--human beings can pursue their 
dreams in freedom and dignity.
As we renew the ties between our countries and our peoples, let us reach 
for this future in the spirit of cooperation and mutual trust.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 14, 2014, as Pan 
American Day and April 13 through April 19, 2014, as Pan American Week. 
I urge the Governors of the 50 States, the Governor of the Commonwealth 
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of the United States of America to honor these observances with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of 
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9105 of April 18, 2014

National Park Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

To honor America's natural beauty and cultural heritage, the National 
Park Service will offer free admission this weekend. This celebration 
opens opportunities to take in the majesty of canyons, redwoods, and 
geysers--to learn the history of Civil War battles and Civil Rights 
marches. During National Park Week, I encourage Americans to take 
advantage of the chance to rediscover the great outdoors and reconnect 
with the American story.
This year marks a significant milestone in America's drive to preserve 
precious historic sites--the 30th anniversary of the first National 
Heritage Area. For decades, the National Heritage Areas Program has 
enabled our Nation to set aside places that define our shared history 
and that will help future generations understand what it means to be 
American.
During my time as President, I have been proud to build on this 
tradition by establishing 10 new National Monuments. These sites honor 
American heroes from Harriet Tubman to Cesar Chavez. They conserve the 
diverse wildlife and rugged landscapes that reflect our character as a 
people. And just as our parks nourish our spirits, they bolster our 
livelihoods, attracting tourists to communities across our country and 
bringing customers to local businesses. For every dollar we invest in 
our National Parks, America generates 10 dollars in economic value.
This week, as we recommit to conserving these cherished lands, let us 
build new memories, take on new adventures, and experience all they have 
to offer. To find a National Park in your area, visit www.NPS.gov.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 19 through April 
27, 2014, as National Park Week. I encourage all Americans to visit 
their National Parks and be reminded of these unique blessings we share 
as a Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of 
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9106 of April 21, 2014

Earth Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Over four decades ago, Americans from all walks of life came together to 
tackle a shared challenge. Pollution damaged our health and 
livelihoods--from children swimming in contaminated streams to workers 
exposed to dangerous chemicals to city residents living under a thick 
haze of smog. The first Earth Day was a call to action for every 
citizen, every family, and every public official. It gave voice to the 
conservation movement, led to the creation of the Environmental 
Protection Agency, and pushed our Nation to adopt landmark laws on clean 
air and water. This Earth Day, we remember that when Americans unite in 
common purpose, we can overcome any obstacle.
Today, we face another problem that threatens us all. The overwhelming 
judgment of science tells us that climate change is altering our planet 
in ways that will have profound impacts on all of humankind. Already, 
longer wildfire seasons put first responders at greater risk. Farmers 
must cope with increased soil erosion following heavy downpours and 
greater stresses from weeds, plant diseases, and insect pests. 
Increasingly severe weather patterns strain infrastructure and damage 
our communities, especially low-income communities, which are 
disproportionately vulnerable and have few resources to prepare. The 
consequences of climate change will only grow more dire in the years to 
come.
That is why, last year, I took executive action to prepare our Nation 
for the impacts of climate change. As my Administration works to build a 
more resilient country, we also remain committed to averting the most 
catastrophic effects. Since I took office, America has increased the 
electricity it produces from solar energy by more than tenfold, tripled 
the electricity it generates from wind energy, and brought carbon 
pollution to its lowest levels in nearly two decades. In the 
international community, we are working with our partners to reduce 
greenhouse gas emissions around the globe. Along with States, utilities, 
health groups, and advocates, we will develop commonsense and achievable 
carbon pollution standards for our biggest pollution source--power 
plants.
We are also taking on environmental challenges by increasing fuel 
efficiency, restoring public lands, and curbing emissions of mercury and 
other toxic chemicals. We are safeguarding the water our families drink 
and the waterways and oceans that sustain our livelihoods. This 
February, we proposed new standards to protect farm workers from 
dangerous pesticides. And because caring for our planet requires 
commitment from all of us, we are engaging organizations, businesses, 
and individuals in these efforts.
As we mark this observance, let us reflect on the mission of the first 
Earth Day and recall our power to forge a cleaner, healthier future. Let 
us accept our responsibilities to future generations and meet today's 
tests with the same energy, passion, and sense of purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
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the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 22, 2014, as 
Earth Day. I encourage all Americans to participate in programs and 
activities that will protect our environment and contribute to a 
healthy, sustainable future.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of 
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9107 of April 25, 2014

Workers Memorial Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

America is built on the promise of opportunity. We believe that everyone 
should have a chance to succeed, that what matters is the strength of 
our work ethic, the scope of our dreams, and our willingness to take 
responsibility for ourselves and each other. Yet each year, workplace 
illness and injury threaten that promise for millions of Americans, and 
even more tragically, thousands die on the job. This is unacceptable. On 
Workers Memorial Day, we honor those we have lost, and in their memory, 
affirm everyone's right to a safe workplace.
With grit and determination, the American labor force has propelled our 
Nation through times of hardship and war, and it laid the foundation for 
tremendous economic growth. Workers risked life and limb to turn the 
gears of the Industrial Revolution, raise our first skyscrapers, and lay 
railroad track that connected our country from coast to coast. The 
injured, as well as families of the dead, received little or no 
compensation.
It was only after decades of organizing, unionizing, and public pressure 
that workers won many of the rights we take for granted today. Finally, 
with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, the Federal 
Government required employers to provide basic safety equipment. Just 1 
year prior, the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 
established comprehensive safety and health standards for coal mines, 
increased Federal enforcement powers, and provided compensation to 
miners with black lung.
My Administration remains dedicated to building on this progress. We are 
improving standards to protect workers from black lung and reduce their 
exposure to dangerous substances. We are helping employers provide safe 
workplaces and holding those who risk workers' lives and health 
accountable. And we are empowering workers with information so they can 
stay safe on the job.
We must never accept that injury, illness, or death is the cost of doing 
business. Workers are the backbone of our economy, and no one's 
prosperity should come at the expense of their safety. Today, let us 
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workers by upholding their basic right to clock out and return home at 
the end of each shift.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 28, 2014, as 
Workers Memorial Day. I call upon all Americans to participate in 
ceremonies and activities in memory of those killed or injured due to 
unsafe working conditions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of 
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9108 of April 30, 2014

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

During Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we 
celebrate the accomplishments of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and 
Pacific Islanders, and we reflect on the many ways they have enriched 
our Nation. Like America itself, the AAPI community draws strength from 
the diversity of its many distinct cultures--each with vibrant histories 
and unique perspectives to bring to our national life. Asian Americans, 
Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have helped build, defend, and 
strengthen our Nation--as farm workers and railroad laborers; as 
entrepreneurs and scientists; as artists, activists, and leaders of 
government. They have gone beyond, embodying the soaring aspirations of 
the American spirit.
This month marks 145 years since the final spike was hammered into the 
transcontinental railroad, an achievement made possible by Chinese 
laborers, who did the majority of this backbreaking and dangerous work. 
This May, they will receive long-overdue recognition as they are 
inducted into the Labor Hall of Honor. Generations of Asian Americans, 
Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have helped make this country 
what it is today. Yet they have also faced a long history of injustice--
from the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii and its devastating impact 
on the history, language, and culture of Native Hawaiians; to 
opportunity-limiting laws like the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and the 
Immigration Act of 1924; to the internment of Japanese Americans during 
World War II. Even today, South Asian Americans, especially those who 
are Muslim, Hindu, and Sikh, are targets of suspicion and violence.
With courage, grit, and an abiding belief in American ideals, Asian 
Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have challenged our 
Nation to be better, and my Administration remains committed to doing 
its part. Nearly 5 years ago, I re-established the White House 
Initiative on AAPIs. The Initiative addresses disparities in health 
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opportunity by ensuring Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders receive 
equal access to government programs and services.
We are also determined to pass comprehensive immigration reform that 
would modernize our legal immigration system, create a pathway to earned 
citizenship for undocumented immigrants, hold employers accountable, and 
strengthen our border security. These commonsense measures would bring 
relief to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have experienced 
this broken system firsthand, and they would allow our country to 
welcome more highly skilled workers eager to contribute to America's 
success.
This month, as we recall our hard-fought progress, let us resolve to 
continue moving forward. Together, let us ensure the laws respect 
everyone, civil rights apply to everyone, and everyone who works hard 
and plays by the rules has a chance to get ahead.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2014 as Asian 
American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans 
to visit www.WhiteHouse.gov/AAPI to learn more about the history of 
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and to observe this month with 
appropriate programs and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9109 of April 30, 2014

Jewish American Heritage Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

For thousands of years, the Jewish people have sustained their identity 
and traditions, persevering in the face of persecution. Through 
generations of enslavement and years of wandering, through forced 
segregation and the horrors of the Holocaust, they have maintained their 
holy covenant and lived according to the Torah. Their pursuit of freedom 
brought multitudes to our shores, and today our country is the proud 
home to millions of Jewish Americans. This month, let us honor their 
tremendous contributions--as scientists and artists, as activists and 
entrepreneurs. And let all of us find inspiration in a story that speaks 
to the universal human experience, with all of its suffering and all of 
its salvation.
This history led many Jewish Americans to find common cause with the 
Civil Rights Movement. African Americans and Jewish Americans marched 
side-by-side in Selma and Montgomery. They boarded buses for Freedom 
Rides together, united in their support of liberty and human dignity. 
These causes remain just as urgent today. Jewish communities continue to 
confront anti-Semitism--both around the world and, as tragic events mere 
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the footsteps of Jewish civil rights leaders, we must come together 
across all faiths, reject ignorance and intolerance, and root out hatred 
wherever it exists.
In celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month, we also renew our 
unbreakable bond with the nation of Israel. It is a bond that transcends 
politics, a partnership built on mutual interests and shared ideals. Our 
two countries are enriched by diversity and faith, fueled by innovation, 
and ruled not only by men and women, but also by laws. As we continue 
working in concert to build a safer, more prosperous, more tolerant 
world, may our friendship only deepen in the years to come.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2014 as Jewish 
American Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans to visit 
www.JewishHeritageMonth.gov to learn more about the heritage and 
contributions of Jewish Americans and to observe this month, the theme 
of which is healing the world, with appropriate programs, activities, 
and ceremonies.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
April, in the year two thousand fourteen, and of the Independence of the 
United States of America the two hundred and thirty-eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9110 of April 30, 2014

National Building Safety Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

America's buildings do more than house people and goods. They embody 
innovation; inspire creativity; and provide foundations for families, 
businesses, and communities. During National Building Safety Month, we 
celebrate the dedicated professionals who keep our buildings secure, and 
we recommit to maintaining resilient, energy-efficient infrastructure.
Because this is not a task for government alone, my Administration has 
fostered partnerships between the public and private sectors. Joining 
with building officials, design professionals, scientists, and 
engineers, we continually develop new guidance and tools for increasing 
disaster-resistance and meeting building standards. For additional 
information and resources explaining simple steps people can take to 
better prepare their homes or businesses for a disaster, visit 
www.Ready.gov.
As Americans, our spirit is strong and resilient, and our buildings 
should match that spirit. From our homes to our high-rises, our museums 
to our malls, let us work to keep structures sound and up to code. By 
doing so, we can conserve energy, protect the environment, and help 
communities withstand the impacts of natural disasters and climate 
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2014 as National 
Building Safety Month. I encourage citizens, government agencies, 
businesses, nonprofits, and other interested groups to join in 
activities that raise awareness about building safety. I also call on 
all Americans to learn more about how they can contribute to building 
safety at home and in their communities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9111 of April 30, 2014

National Foster Care Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Every child deserves to grow, learn, and dream in a supportive and 
loving environment. During National Foster Care Month, we recognize the 
almost 400,000 young people in foster care and the foster parents and 
dedicated professionals who are making a difference in their lives. We 
also rededicate ourselves to giving every child a sense of stability and 
a safe place to call home.
While the number of young people in foster care has fallen, those still 
there face many challenges, including finding mentors to guide their 
transition into adulthood and getting the support to make that 
transition a success. One third of foster children are teenagers, in 
danger of aging out of a system that failed to find them a permanent 
family.
Across our Nation, ordinary Americans are answering the call to open 
their hearts and homes to foster children. From social workers and 
teachers to family members and friends, countless individuals are doing 
their part to help these striving young people realize their full 
potential. My Administration remains committed to doing our part. This 
year, the Affordable Care Act will extend Medicaid coverage up to age 26 
for children who have aged out of foster care, allowing them to more 
easily access quality, affordable health coverage. We are working to 
break down barriers so every qualified caregiver can become an adoptive 
or foster parent. Additionally, in the past year, we awarded grants to 
States, tribes, and local organizations to give communities new 
strategies to help foster children, including methods for finding 
permanent families, preventing long-term homelessness of young people 
aging out of foster care, and supporting their behavioral and mental 
health needs.
This month, and all year long, let us all recognize that each of us has 
a part to play in ensuring America's foster children achieve their full 
potential. Together, we can reach the day where every child has a safe, 
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2014 as National 
Foster Care Month. I call upon all Americans to observe this month by 
taking time to help youth in foster care and recognizing the commitment 
of all who touch their lives.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9112 of April 30, 2014

National Mental Health Awareness Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Despite great strides in our understanding of mental illness and vast 
improvements in the dialogue surrounding it, too many still suffer in 
silence. Tens of millions of Americans face mental health conditions 
like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or post-
traumatic stress disorder. During National Mental Health Awareness 
Month, we reaffirm our commitment to building our understanding of 
mental illness, increasing access to treatment, and ensuring those who 
are struggling to know they are not alone.
Over the course of a year, one in five adults will experience a mental 
illness, yet less than half will receive treatment. Because this is 
unacceptable, my Administration is fighting to make mental health care 
more accessible than ever. Through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), we are 
extending mental health and substance use disorder benefits and parity 
protections to over 60 million Americans. Because of the ACA, insurers 
can no longer deny coverage or charge patients more due to pre-existing 
health conditions, including mental illness. The ACA also requires 
health plans to cover recommended preventive services like depression 
screening and behavioral assessments at no out-of-pocket cost. And under 
this law, we are expanding services for mental health and substance use 
disorder at community health centers across the country.
My Administration is also investing in programs that promote mental 
health among young people. We secured new funding to train teachers to 
identify and respond to mental illness and to train thousands of 
additional mental health professionals to serve students. And because it 
is our sacred obligation to give our veterans the support they have 
earned, we have increased the number of Department of Veterans Affairs 
(VA) mental health providers, enhanced VA partnerships with community 
providers, and improved Government coordination on research efforts.
We too often think about mental health differently from other forms of 
health. Yet like any disease, mental illnesses can be treated--and 
without help, they can grow worse. That is why we must build an open 
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that encourages support and respect for those struggling with mental 
illness. To learn how you can get involved, visit www.MentalHealth.gov. 
Those seeking immediate help should call 1-800-662-HELP. The National 
Suicide Prevention Lifeline also offers immediate assistance for all 
Americans, including service members and veterans, at 1-800-273-TALK.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2014 as National 
Mental Health Awareness Month. I call upon citizens, government 
agencies, organizations, health care providers, and research 
institutions to raise mental health awareness and continue helping 
Americans live longer, healthier lives.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9113 of April 30, 2014

National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Sports keep children healthy, teach them to work as part of a team, and 
help them develop the discipline to achieve their goals. During National 
Physical Fitness and Sports Month, we encourage America's sons and 
daughters to get active and challenge everyone to join the movement for 
a happier, fitter Nation.
For 4 years, First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative has 
worked with community and faith leaders, educators, health care 
professionals, and businesses to give our children a healthy start and 
empower schools to build active environments. My Administration launched 
the Presidential Youth Fitness Program, replacing the old Physical 
Fitness Test to put a stronger emphasis on students' health. We also 
created the new Presidential Active Lifestyle Award, which encourages 
all Americans to commit to eating right and getting regular exercise. 
Because everyone should have the chance to get active, the President's 
Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition is expanding I Can Do It, You 
Can Do It! --a program that creates more opportunities for Americans 
with disabilities to participate in fitness and sports. For more 
information or to learn how you can get involved, visit www.LetsMove.gov 
and www.Fitness.gov.
By leading more active lifestyles, we can invest in our futures and 
encourage our children to do the same. This month, let us champion 
fitness to our family, friends, and colleagues. Let us give young people 
the chance to find a sport or physical activity they love, boost their 
energy and confidence, and reach their fullest potential.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
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the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2014 as National 
Physical Fitness and Sports Month. I call upon the people of the United 
States to make daily physical activity, sports participation, and good 
nutrition a priority in their lives.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9114 of April 30, 2014

Older Americans Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Older Americans have fortified our country and shaped our world. They 
have made groundbreaking discoveries, pioneered new industries, led our 
Nation's businesses, and advanced our unending journey toward a more 
perfect Union. They have raised strong families and strengthened 
communities. And with unwavering courage and patriotism, many rose in 
defense of the land we love. This month, we celebrate the remarkable 
contributions and sacrifices of our elders, and we offer our renewed 
gratitude and support.
With decades of experience and unyielding enthusiasm, seniors continue 
to lift up our neighborhoods, offer perspective on pressing challenges, 
and serve as role models to our next generation--proving Americans never 
stop making a difference or giving back. I encourage older Americans to 
learn about service opportunities in their area by visiting 
www.SeniorCorps.gov.
My Administration stands with older Americans as they make their mark, 
which is why we are fighting to protect Social Security and Medicare. 
Through the Affordable Care Act, we lowered prescription drug costs, 
prohibited insurers from denying coverage to people with pre-existing 
conditions, and enabled seniors to receive recommended preventive health 
care at no out-of-pocket cost.
As vital members of our communities, seniors deserve the resources and 
information to stay healthy and safe. This year's Older Americans Month 
theme, ``Safe Today, Healthy Tomorrow,'' raises awareness about injury 
prevention. To take control of their safety, seniors can talk to their 
health care provider about the best physical activities for them, make 
sure their homes have ample lighting, and install handrails wherever 
they are helpful--particularly near stairs and in bathrooms.
During Older Americans Month, we pay tribute to our parents, 
grandparents, friends, neighbors, and every senior near to our hearts. 
We strive to build a bright future on the strong foundation they have 
laid.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2014 as Older

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Americans Month. I call upon all Americans of all ages to acknowledge 
the contributions of older Americans during this month and throughout 
the year.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9115 of April 30, 2014

Law Day, U.S.A., 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

More than two centuries ago, patriots battled to release America from 
the grip of tyranny. As these brave citizens defended their right to 
shape their own destiny, our Founders created a government of, by, and 
for the people--rooted in the belief that just power derives from the 
consent of the governed. It is a system that can only function through 
the rule of law.
This Law Day pays special tribute to the right to vote, the cornerstone 
of democracy. Many Americans won the franchise after generations of 
struggle, while others gave their lives so their children and 
grandchildren might one day enjoy what should have been their 
birthright. Thanks to women who picketed the White House and activists 
who marched on the National Mall, our laws finally recognized a truth 
that had always been self-evident--that every citizen should have a 
voice in our democracy. Over the centuries, we have made legal changes 
that eliminated formal voting restrictions based on wealth, race, and 
sex and that extended the right to vote to younger adults. Today, our 
laws continue to protect this fundamental right, laws like the Voting 
Rights Act, the National Voter Registration Act, the Help America Vote 
Act, and the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.
Despite this hard-fought progress, barriers to voting still exist, and 
the right to vote faces a new wave of threats. In some States, women may 
be turned away from the polls because they are registered under their 
maiden name; in others, seniors who have been voting for decades may 
suddenly be told they cannot vote because they do not have a particular 
form of identification. As we reflect on the trials and triumphs of 
generations past, we must rededicate ourselves to preserving those 
victories in our time. Earlier this year, a bipartisan commission I 
appointed recommended a series of common-sense reforms to protect the 
right to vote, curb the potential for fraud, and ensure no one has to 
wait more than a half hour to cast a ballot. States and local election 
officials should implement these recommendations. In addition, the 
Congress should demonstrate its commitment to our fundamental right by 
updating the Voting Rights Act.
Let us mark Law Day by recognizing the institutions that uphold the rule 
of law in America. Let us vow to keep safe our founding creed. And let

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us remember that opportunity requires justice, and justice requires the 
right to vote.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, in accordance with Public Law 87-20, as amended, do hereby 
proclaim May 1, 2014, as Law Day, U.S.A. I call upon all Americans to 
acknowledge the importance of our Nation's legal and judicial systems 
with appropriate ceremonies and activities, and to display the flag of 
the United States in support of this national observance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9116 of April 30, 2014

Loyalty Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Over 150 years ago, as a civil war threatened to dissolve our Union, 
President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address. Defining the 
American experiment as ``conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the 
proposition that `all men are created equal,' '' he resolved that our 
Nation ``shall not perish from the earth.'' He understood that what 
makes America most worth preserving are our founding ideals. These 
ideals compelled colonists to rise up against an empire, and they have 
sustained generations of service members through the darkest days of 
war.
In the United States of America, we do not define loyalty as adherence 
to any single leader, party, or political platform. When we make big 
decisions as a country, we necessarily stir up passions and controversy. 
These debates are a hallmark of democracy; they allow us to trade ideas, 
question antiquated notions, and ensure our Nation's course reflects the 
will of the American people. Yet even as we disagree, we remain true to 
our shared values and our common hopes for America's future.
On Loyalty Day, we renew our conviction to the principles of liberty, 
equality, and justice under the law. We accept our responsibilities to 
one another. And we remember that our differences pale in comparison to 
the strength of the bonds that hold together the most diverse Nation on 
earth.
In order to recognize the American spirit of loyalty and the sacrifices 
that so many have made for our Nation, the Congress, by Public Law 85-
529 as amended, has designated May 1 of each year as ``Loyalty Day.'' On 
this day, let us reaffirm our allegiance to the United States of America 
and pay tribute to the heritage of American freedom.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, do hereby proclaim May 1, 2014, as Loyalty Day. This Loyalty 
Day, I call upon all the people of the United States to join in support 
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this national observance, whether by displaying the flag of the United 
States or pledging allegiance to the Republic for which it stands.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9117 of April 30, 2014

National Day of Prayer, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

One of our Nation's great strengths is the freedom we hold dear, 
including the freedom to exercise our faiths freely. For many Americans, 
prayer is an essential act of worship and a daily discipline.
Today and every day, prayers will be said for comfort for those who 
mourn, healing for those who are sick, protection for those who are in 
harm's way, and strength for those who lead. Today and every day, 
forgiveness and reconciliation will be sought through prayer. Across our 
country, Americans give thanks for our many blessings, including the 
freedom to pray as our consciences dictate.
As we give thanks for our liberties, we must never forget those around 
the world, including Americans, who are being held or persecuted because 
of their convictions. Let us remember all prisoners of conscience today, 
whatever their faiths or beliefs and wherever they are held. Let us 
continue to take every action within our power to secure their release. 
And let us carry forward our Nation's tradition of religious liberty, 
which protects Americans' rights to pray and to practice our faiths as 
we see fit.
The Congress, by Public Law 100-307, as amended, has called on the 
President to issue each year a proclamation designating the first 
Thursday in May as a ``National Day of Prayer.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 1, 2014, as a 
National Day of Prayer. I invite the citizens of our Nation to give 
thanks, in accordance with their own faiths and consciences, for our 
many freedoms and blessings, and I join all people of faith in asking 
for God's continued guidance, mercy, and protection as we seek a more 
just world.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9118 of May 2, 2014

National Charter Schools Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

At the heart of who we are as Americans is the simple but profound idea 
that no matter who you are, what you look like, or where you come from, 
if you work hard and meet your responsibilities, you can succeed. Our 
Nation can only realize this idea through the guarantee of a world-class 
education for every child. During National Charter Schools Week, we pay 
tribute to the role our Nation's public charter schools play in 
advancing opportunity, and we salute the parents, educators, community 
leaders, policymakers, and philanthropists who gave rise to the charter 
school sector.
As independent public schools, charter schools have the ability to try 
innovative approaches to teaching and learning in the classroom. This 
flexibility comes with high standards and accountability; charter 
schools must demonstrate that all their students are progressing toward 
academic excellence. Those that do not measure up can be shut down. And 
those that are successful can provide effective approaches for the 
broader public education system. They can show what is possible--schools 
that give every student the chance to prepare for college and career and 
to develop a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.
Americans pursue individual success, but we also understand that we have 
a stake in each other. If we make an investment in every child, then all 
our children will enjoy a stronger Nation and a brighter world. This 
week, let us do our part to ensure our young people can go as far as 
their passions and hard work will take them, and recommit to restoring 
the American dream for generations to come.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 4 through May 10, 
2014, as National Charter Schools Week. I commend our Nation's charter 
schools, teachers, and administrators, and I call on States and 
communities to support high quality public schools, including charter 
schools and the students they serve.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of May, 
in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the Independence 
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-eighth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9119 of May 8, 2014

Military Spouse Appreciation Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Our military spouses embody ideals we cherish: strength, loyalty, and 
commitment. They stand beside those who stand behind our flag, giving 
their all and making tremendous sacrifices. They shoulder the burdens of 
countless moves and stressful deployments, and they uphold their end of 
the bargain. On Military Spouse Appreciation Day, we celebrate the force 
behind the force and show these homefront heroes the full support of a 
grateful Nation.
My Administration is working to fulfill our sacred obligation to our 
veterans, service members, their spouses, and their families. We are 
helping military families avoid foreclosure and predatory lending, and 
we are investing in their education. We are easing burdens by supporting 
childcare and assisting with career training. And because our men and 
women in uniform and their spouses are partners not only in love, but 
also in law, we are doing everything we can to ensure all married 
couples receive the benefits they deserve--regardless of their sexual 
orientation.
Through the Joining Forces initiative, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. 
Jill Biden are expanding employment opportunities for veterans, 
transitioning service members, and their spouses while advocating for 
new legislation to bolster professional development services. And they 
are forging stronger connections between military and civilian families 
and engaging us all in the push to give military families the 
opportunities, resources, and support they have earned--not only today, 
but every day. To learn more and get involved, visit 
www.JoiningForces.gov.
As service members board planes for deployments to foreign lands, they 
need to know their country will be there for their loved ones. As 
mothers and fathers take on the work of two, they need to know their 
neighbors will lend a hand. And if called to make the ultimate 
sacrifice, troops must know their Nation will honor their memory and 
care for their family. After everything military spouses have done for 
America, for one another, for our wounded warriors and the families of 
the fallen, we must stand beside them. We must make good on our debt of 
gratitude. May each of us serve our military spouses and their families 
as well as they serve us.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 9, 2014, as 
Military Spouse Appreciation Day. I call upon the people of the United 
States to honor military spouses with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of May, 
in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the Independence 
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-eighth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9120 of May 9, 2014

National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week, 
2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In today's global economy, first-class jobs gravitate to first-class 
infrastructure. A sound transportation system allows businesses to 
safely move their goods to market, and maintaining that system creates 
jobs upgrading ports, unclogging commutes, and repairing roads and 
rails. During National Defense Transportation Day and National 
Transportation Week, we underscore the importance of infrastructure to 
our economy, security, and way of life.
This summer, the Congress will need to protect more than three million 
jobs by finishing transportation and waterways bills that provide at 
least 4 years of funding for extensive infrastructure repairs and 
investments. Because accessible roads, safe bridges, and good jobs 
should transcend politics, I am hopeful our representatives will do 
right by the American people. In the meantime, I am taking executive 
action to slash bureaucracy and streamline the permitting process for 
key projects. Earlier this year, I launched a competition for 600 
million dollars in transportation grants. Cities and States can win this 
funding by creating plans that both modernize transportation 
infrastructure and stimulate the economy.
Infrastructure also plays a vital role in America's security. Fluid, 
dependable, and efficient transportation systems allow first responders 
and service members to swiftly arrive on the scene of an emergency. When 
natural disasters strike, we rely on these systems to bring food and 
first aid to victims. In order to safeguard our Nation, we must ensure 
our infrastructure is resilient enough to withstand disaster and keep 
supply lines open.
Today, America has ports that are not prepared for the next generation 
of supertankers. We have more than 100,000 bridges that are old enough 
to qualify for Medicare. And we have a world-class labor force ready to 
tackle this challenge. Let's put them to work.
In recognition of the importance of our Nation's transportation 
infrastructure, and of the men and women who build, maintain, and 
utilize it, the Congress has requested, by joint resolution approved May 
16, 1957, as amended (36 U.S.C. 120), that the President designate the 
third Friday in May of each year as ``National Defense Transportation 
Day,'' and, by joint resolution approved May 14, 1962, as amended (36 
U.S.C. 133), that the week during which that Friday falls be designated 
as ``National Transportation Week.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, do hereby proclaim Friday, May 16, 2014, as National Defense 
Transportation Day and May 11 through May 17, 2014, as National 
Transportation Week. I call upon all Americans to recognize the 
importance of our Nation's transportation infrastructure and to 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of May, 
in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the Independence 
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9121 of May 9, 2014

National Small Business Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Small businesses represent an ideal at the heart of our Nation's 
promise--that with ingenuity and hard work, anyone can build a better 
life. They are also the lifeblood of our economy, employing half of our 
country's workforce and creating nearly two out of every three new 
American jobs. During National Small Business Week, we renew our 
commitment to helping these vital enterprises thrive.
From day one, my Administration has been focused on cultivating an 
environment where small businesses can succeed. During my first term, we 
added 18 direct tax breaks for small businesses, including new tax 
credits for hiring unemployed workers and veterans and for investing in 
new equipment. Through the Small Business Administration (SBA), we have 
supported hundreds of thousands of loans. And to ensure small businesses 
have a voice in economic decisions, I elevated the Small Business 
Administrator to a Cabinet level position.
My Administration is also working to ease burdens on businesses. We cut 
in half the time it takes for the Federal Government to pay small 
business contractors, freeing up more resources for growth. To provide a 
boost to the smallest new businesses, we have eliminated SBA fees on 
loans under 150,000 dollars and waived fees for veterans who take out 
loans under 350,000 dollars. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, it is 
now easier for small business owners to purchase quality health 
insurance, and they are now eligible for tax credits that cover up to 
half of the cost of providing coverage for their employees. And we 
continue to implement patent reforms that are reducing the application 
backlog, protecting American intellectual property abroad, and helping 
entrepreneurs roll out their inventions sooner.
Yet we have more work to do. In the years to come, we must protect tax 
credits that help small businesses hire and add incentives for paying 
workers higher wages. We must ensure entrepreneurs--even those who are 
not rich--have the resources to take their businesses to the next level. 
Because if we create a more level playing field, the best ideas will 
rise to the top, opportunity will flourish, and America will prosper.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
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2014, as National Small Business Week. I call upon all Americans to 
recognize the contributions of small businesses to the competitiveness 
of the American economy with appropriate programs and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of May, 
in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the Independence 
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9122 of May 9, 2014

National Women's Health Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

As Americans, we strive for a Nation of broad-based prosperity, where 
hard work pays off and everyone can go as far as their dreams allow. 
Over the past half-century, women have opened up vast horizons for 
themselves and their daughters. Yet many still work harder for less, and 
because of gender inequality in areas like health care, they have had to 
stretch paychecks further to make ends meet. During National Women's 
Health Week, we recommit to expanding women's access to care, fighting 
discrimination, and advancing the opportunity agenda.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) prohibits insurers from charging women 
higher premiums simply because of their gender. Insurance companies can 
no longer discriminate against women due to pregnancy, or deny coverage 
because of pre-existing conditions. Thanks to the ACA, women can receive 
preventive services like contraceptive care, recommended cancer 
screenings, and annual well-woman visits at no out-of-pocket cost. And 
this year, millions of women signed up for affordable coverage through 
the Health Insurance Marketplace while millions more gained insurance 
through the expansion of Medicaid. To learn more about resources 
available to women and girls, visit www.HealthCare.gov, 
www.WomensHealth.gov, or www.GirlsHealth.gov.
As we continue to implement this law, my Administration remains 
dedicated to protecting women's rights to make their own health care 
decisions. The past few years have seen an orchestrated and historic 
effort to roll back these basic rights. States have enacted laws aimed 
at banning or severely limiting the right to choose and introduced 
legislation that would cut off access to common forms of birth control. 
Together, we must reject policies that aim to turn back the clock.
This week, let us uphold the principle of equality in health care. Let 
us affirm that women alone--not insurance executives, not politicians, 
and not their bosses--have the right to make decisions about their own 
health.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
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2014, as National Women's Health Week. I encourage all Americans to 
celebrate the progress we have made in protecting women's health and to 
promote awareness, prevention, and educational activities that improve 
the health of all women.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of May, 
in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the Independence 
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9123 of May 9, 2014

Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Each year, America sets aside a week to salute the men and women who do 
the difficult, dangerous, and often thankless work of safeguarding our 
communities. Our Nation's peace officers embody the very idea of 
citizenship--that along with our rights come responsibilities, both to 
ourselves and to others. During Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police 
Week, we celebrate those who protect and serve us every minute of every 
day, and we honor the courageous officers who devoted themselves so 
fully to others that in the process they laid down their lives.
As we mourn the fallen, let us also remember how they lived. With 
unflinching commitment, they defended our schools and businesses. They 
guarded prisons; patrolled borders; and kept us safe at home, on the 
road, and as we went about our lives. To their families, we owe an 
unpayable debt. And to the men and women who carry their mission 
forward, we owe our unyielding support.
Our Nation has an obligation to ensure that as police officers face 
untold risks in the line of duty, we are doing whatever we can to 
protect them. This means providing all necessary resources so they can 
get the job done, hiring new officers where they are needed most, and 
investing in training to prepare those on the front lines for 
potentially deadly situations. It also means making reforms to curb 
senseless epidemics of violence that threaten law enforcement officers 
and haunt the neighborhoods they serve.
Just as police officers never let down their guard, we must never let 
slide our gratitude. We should extend our thanks not only in times of 
tragedy, but for every tragedy averted--every accident avoided because a 
patrol officer took a drunk driver off the streets, every child made 
safer because a criminal was brought to justice, every life saved 
because police officers raced to the scene. In other words, we must show 
our gratitude every day.
By a joint resolution approved October 1, 1962, as amended (76 Stat. 
676), and by Public Law 103-322, as amended (36 U.S.C. 136-137), the 
President has been authorized and requested to designate May 15 of each 
year as ``Peace Officers Memorial Day'' and the week in which it falls 
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, do hereby proclaim May 15, 2014, as Peace Officers Memorial Day 
and May 11 through May 17, 2014, as Police Week. I call upon all 
Americans to observe these events with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities. I also call on Governors of the United States and the 
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, officials of the other territories subject 
to the jurisdiction of the United States, and appropriate officials of 
all units of government, to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff 
on Peace Officers Memorial Day. I further encourage all Americans to 
display the flag at half-staff from their homes and businesses on that 
day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of May, 
in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the Independence 
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9124 of May 9, 2014

Mother's Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

For over a century, Americans have come together to celebrate our first 
friends and mentors, our inspirations and constant sources of strength. 
Our mothers are breadwinners, community leaders, and pillars of family. 
They pioneer scientific discoveries, serve with valor in our Armed 
Forces, and represent our Nation in the loftiest halls of Government. 
Whether biological, adoptive, or foster, they play a singular role in 
our lives. Because they so often put everything above themselves, on 
Mother's Day, we put our moms first.
Through centuries of organizing, marching, and making their voices 
heard, mothers have won greater opportunities than ever before for 
themselves and their children. Their victories brought our Nation closer 
to realizing a sacred founding principle--that we are all created equal 
and each of us deserves the chance to pursue our own version of 
happiness.
Today, there are more battles to win. Working mothers increasingly 
provide the majority of their family's income, yet even now, 
discrimination prevents women from earning a living equal to their 
efforts. My Administration is proud to fight alongside women as they 
push to close the gender pay gap, shatter glass ceilings, and implement 
workplace policies that do not force any parent to choose between their 
jobs and their kids. Because when women succeed, America succeeds.
By words and example, mothers teach us how to grow and who to become. 
They shape lasting habits that can lead to healthy living and lifelong 
learning. They demonstrate what is possible when we work hard and apply 
our talents. Without complaint, they give their best every day so they 
and their children might achieve the scope of their dreams. Today, let 
us once again extend our gratitude for our mothers' unconditional love 
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The Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 8, 1914 (38 Stat. 770), 
has designated the second Sunday in May each year as ``Mother's Day'' 
and requested the President to call for its appropriate observance.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, do hereby proclaim May 11, 2014, as Mother's Day. I urge all 
Americans to express love and gratitude to mothers everywhere, and I 
call upon all citizens to observe this day with appropriate programs, 
ceremonies, and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of May, 
in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the Independence 
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9125 of May 15, 2014

60th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

May 17, 1954, marked a turning point in America's journey toward a more 
perfect Union. On that day, the Supreme Court handed down a unanimous 
decision in Brown v. Board of Education, outlawing racial segregation in 
our Nation's schools. Brown overturned the doctrine of ``separate but 
equal,'' which the Court had established in the 1896 case of Plessy v. 
Ferguson. For more than half a century, Plessy gave constitutional 
backing to discrimination, and civil rights organizations like the 
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People faced an 
uphill battle as they sought equality, opportunity, and justice under 
the law.
Brown v. Board of Education shifted the legal and moral compass of our 
Nation. It declared that education ``must be made available to all on 
equal terms'' and demanded that America's promise exclude no one. Yet 
the Supreme Court alone could not destroy segregation. Brown had 
unlocked the schoolhouse doors, but even years later, African-American 
children braved mobs as they walked to school, while U.S. Marshals kept 
the peace. From lunch counters and city streets to buses and ballot 
boxes, American citizens struggled to realize their basic rights. A 
decade after the Court's ruling, Brown's moral guidance was translated 
into the enforcement measures of the Civil Rights Act and the Voting 
Rights Act.
Thanks to the men and women who fought for equality in the courtroom, 
the legislature, and the hearts and minds of the American people, we 
have confined legalized segregation to the dustbin of history. Yet 
today, the hope and promise of Brown remains unfulfilled. In the years 
to come, we must continue striving toward equal opportunities for all 
our children, from access to advanced classes to participation in the 
same extracurricular activities. Because when children learn and play 
together, they grow, build, and thrive together.
On the 60th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, let us heed the 
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segregation, ``None of us got where we are solely by pulling ourselves 
up by our bootstraps. We got here because somebody . . . bent down and 
helped us pick up our boots.'' Let us march together, meet our 
obligations to one another, and remember that progress has never come 
easily--but even in the face of impossible odds, those who love their 
country can change it.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 17, 2014, as the 
60th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. I call upon all 
Americans to observe this day with programs, ceremonies, and activities 
that celebrate this landmark decision and advance the causes of equality 
and opportunity for all.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of 
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9126 of May 16, 2014

National Safe Boating Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Our Nation's lakes, rivers, and oceans provide havens for reflection and 
offer boundless opportunities for recreation with loved ones. As we mark 
National Safe Boating Week, we emphasize the importance of taking 
precautions and practicing responsible behavior when embarking on 
America's waterways.
Before leaving shore, boaters can reduce their risks by taking a boating 
safety course, conducting a vessel safety check, and filing a float plan 
with family members or friends. Boaters should make sure they understand 
the marine forecast and take note of any significant weather. To prevent 
accidents, injury, and death, operators and passengers should always 
wear life jackets and never consume alcohol or drugs.
During National Safe Boating Week, we also recognize the crucial work of 
the United States Coast Guard to prevent boating accidents that claim 
lives, cause injuries, and damage property. We thank their partners 
across our Nation. And we recommit to taking the proper measures to keep 
America's waterways safe and enjoyable for all.
In recognition of the importance of safe boating practices, the 
Congress, by joint resolution approved June 4, 1958 (36 U.S.C. 131), as 
amended, has authorized and requested the President to proclaim annually 
the 7-day period prior to Memorial Day weekend as ``National Safe 
Boating Week.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
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Safe Boating Week. I encourage all Americans who participate in boating 
activities to observe this occasion by learning more about safe boating 
practices and taking advantage of boating education.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of 
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9127 of May 16, 2014

Emergency Medical Services Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Wherever and whenever crisis hits, the men and women of our emergency 
medical services (EMS) rush to the scene. With unyielding steadiness, 
they bring care to those who need it most. During Emergency Medical 
Services Week, we show our gratitude to the EMS practitioners who aid 
our families, friends, and neighbors in their darkest moments.
We saw their professionalism in action after a devastating storm hit 
Vilonia, Arkansas. Immediately after a tornado struck, 200 people, 
including EMS personnel from other counties, were ready to go house to 
house searching for injured neighbors. We saw it after last month's 
mudslide in Washington State when first responders and rescue crews 
braved unsteady ground to search for survivors. And we see it in towns 
and cities across America every hour of every day. My Administration is 
dedicated to supporting the vital work of our paramedics, emergency 
medical technicians, 911 dispatchers, and EMS medical directors.
This week, we thank the EMS providers who ease suffering and so often 
mean the difference between life and death. Let us honor their service 
with a renewed commitment to them. Let us ensure that those who watch 
over our communities have the support they need to get the job done.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 18 through May 24, 
2014, as Emergency Medical Services Week. I encourage all Americans to 
observe this occasion by showing their support for their local EMS 
providers and taking steps to improve their personal safety and 
preparedness.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of 
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9128 of May 16, 2014

World Trade Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Commercial ties build partnerships between nations and spur growth 
across the world. Here in America, trade bolsters our small businesses, 
which make up 98 percent of our exporters and create nearly two out of 
every three new jobs. During World Trade Week, we celebrate these 
benefits, and we redouble our efforts to promote trade while protecting 
workers, safeguarding the environment, and opening markets to new goods 
stamped, ``Made in the USA.''
My Administration is dedicated to supporting high-quality American jobs 
through exports. In 2010, I launched the National Export Initiative 
(NEI), and since then our determined focus on exports has helped more 
American small and medium-sized businesses and farmers create jobs by 
selling their products abroad. We are now selling more American goods 
and services overseas than at any time in our history. Last year alone, 
our exports supported 11.3 million American jobs.
Earlier this month, my Administration renewed its commitment to creating 
American jobs by launching a new phase of the National Export 
Initiative, NEI/NEXT. This new phase will build on the NEI's success by 
helping companies find export opportunities, gain access to financing, 
and move their goods across borders. NEI/NEXT will also open markets 
around the world while ensuring a level playing field for American 
companies. My Administration is also helping American companies 
strengthen their global competitiveness by investing in cutting-edge 
manufacturing techniques. Over the past 4 years, factories that once 
went dark have turned on their lights again, and the United States has 
seen the first sustained growth in manufacturing jobs in over two 
decades.
As we ensure the next technological revolution is American-made, we must 
also create new opportunities to sell our goods throughout the world. 
Alongside our partners in the Asia-Pacific, we are working to complete 
negotiation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which will lower barriers 
to trade, create jobs in America and across the Pacific, and open up 
markets to our exports in the world's fastest-growing region. And to 
grow prosperity on both sides of the Atlantic, we launched negotiations 
with the European Union on a Transatlantic Trade and Investment 
Partnership.
America's economic strength is a source of strength in the world. As our 
global economy evolves, as countries forge ever-stronger links, the 
United States must not stand on the sidelines. If we do not shirk from 
this challenge, if we continue to embrace the grit and innovative spirit 
that has always defined our Nation, I am confident America's best days 
lie ahead.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 18 through May 24, 
2014, as World Trade Week. I encourage all Americans to observe this 
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and inform Americans about the benefits of trade to our Nation and the 
global economy.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of 
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9129 of May 16, 2014

Armed Forces Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In every generation, there are men and women who stand apart. They put 
on the uniform and put their lives on the line so the rest of us might 
live in a safer, freer, more just world. They defend us in times of 
peace, times of war, and times of crisis, both natural and man-made. On 
Armed Forces Day, we honor the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and 
Coast Guardsmen who render the highest service any American can offer.
The patriots who stand sentry for our security are a proud link in an 
unbroken chain that stretches through the centuries. This generation has 
distinguished itself on mission after mission, tour after tour. Because 
of their heroism, the core of al-Qaeda is severely degraded and our 
homeland is more secure. Thanks to their extraordinary sacrifice, we are 
winding down more than a decade of war and strengthening alliances that 
extend our values. These are the gifts they have given us, and this is 
why we owe them a profound debt of gratitude.
It is our obligation to ensure our troops have all they need to complete 
their missions abroad, but we must also support them when they return 
home. We must care for the families who serve alongside them and fulfill 
our promises today, tomorrow, and forever. And we must demonstrate our 
thanks by building a Nation worthy of their sacrifices, a Nation that 
lives up to our founding ideals and allows every citizen to write their 
chapter of the American story.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the United 
States, continuing the precedent of my predecessors in office, do hereby 
proclaim the third Saturday of each May as Armed Forces Day.
I direct the Secretary of Defense on behalf of the Army, Navy, Air 
Force, and Marine Corps, and the Secretary of Homeland Security on 
behalf of the Coast Guard, to plan for appropriate observances each 
year, with the Secretary of Defense responsible for encouraging the 
participation and cooperation of civil authorities and private citizens.
I invite the Governors of the States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 
and other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, to 
provide for the observance of Armed Forces Day within their jurisdiction 
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an appropriate manner designed to increase public understanding and 
appreciation of the Armed Forces of the United States. I also invite 
veterans, civic leaders, and organizations to join in the observance of 
Armed Forces Day.
Finally, I call upon all Americans to display the flag of the United 
States at their homes on Armed Forces Day, and I urge citizens to learn 
more about military service by attending and participating in the local 
observances of the day. I also encourage Americans to volunteer at 
organizations that provide support to our troops and their families.
Proclamation 8984 of May 17, 2013, is hereby superseded.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of 
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9130 of May 19, 2014

National Maritime Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

America's open seas have long been a source of prosperity and strength, 
and since before our Nation's founding, the men and women of the United 
States Merchant Marine have defended them. From securing Atlantic routes 
during the naval battles of the Revolutionary War to supplying our Armed 
Forces around the world in the 21st century and delivering American 
goods to overseas markets in times of peace, they have always played a 
vital role in our Nation's success. During National Maritime Day, we 
celebrate this proud history and salute the mariners who have 
safeguarded our way of life.
Today's Merchant Marine upholds its generations-long role as our 
``fourth arm of defense.'' Yet they also go beyond this mission, 
transporting food where there is hunger and carrying much-needed 
supplies to those in distress. Thanks to our dedicated mariners, people 
around the world continue to see the American flag as a symbol of hope.
To create middle-class jobs and maintain our leading position in an 
ever-changing world, we must provide new marketplaces for our businesses 
to compete. As we expand commerce, we do so with confidence that the 
United States Merchant Marine will keep our supply lines secure. Because 
just as America's workers and innovators can rise to any challenge, our 
mariners have demonstrated time and again that they can meet any test. 
Today, let us reaffirm our support for their essential mission.
The Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 20, 1933, has 
designated May 22 of each year as ``National Maritime Day,'' and has 
authorized and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation 
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, do hereby proclaim May 22, 2014, as National Maritime Day. I 
call upon the people of the United States to mark this observance and to 
display the flag of the United States at their homes and in their 
communities. I also request that all ships sailing under the American 
flag dress ship on that day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of 
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9131 of May 21, 2014

Establishment of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In southern New Mexico, surrounding the city of Las Cruces in the 
R[iacute]o Grande's fertile Mesilla Valley, five iconic mountain ranges 
rise above Chihuahuan Desert grasslands: the Robledo, Sierra de las 
Uvas, Do[ntilde]a Ana, Organ, and Potrillo Mountains. These mountain 
ranges and lowlands form the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks area.
The Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks area is important for its ruggedly 
beautiful landscape and the significant scientific, historic, and 
prehistoric resources found there. The abundant resources testify to 
over 10,000 years of vibrant and diverse human history of many peoples. 
Objects left behind by this multi-layered history and spread throughout 
this geologically and ecologically diverse landscape enhance the 
experience of visitors to the area and represent a vital resource for 
paleontologists, archaeologists, geologists, biologists, and historians.
Archaeologically rich, the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks area features 
hundreds of artifacts, rock art, dwellings, and other evidence of the 
Native peoples of the area. Three of the many rock art areas are in the 
Las Valles Canyon in the Sierra de las Uvas, the Providence Cone area in 
the Potrillo Mountains, and the Do[ntilde]a Ana Mountains. Scattered 
Paleo Indian artifacts, including those from the Folsom and Clovis 
cultures, represent the first people who lived in southern New Mexico 
and have been found in the Robledo and Potrillo Mountains as well as the 
Las Uvas Valley. The majority of the cultural items known to be in the 
Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks area are from the Chihuahuan Archaic period 
between 8,000 and 2,000 years ago. Diverse rock art images, along with 
ceramic fragments, demonstrate that the area was the scene of many 
cross-cultural interactions as the region's early occupants transitioned 
over time from roaming hunters to semi-permanent villagers.
The deeply creviced peaks of the Organ Mountains, named in 1682 by early 
European explorers for their resemblance to organ pipes, conceal 
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ancient dwellings, including La Cueva, and other caves where smoke-
blackened ceilings evidence long-extinguished campfires. The Native 
people of these mountains used natural overhangs for shelter and food 
storage, and their obsidian points, basket fragments, and food remains 
are still present. Small caves and pit-house villages can be found 
across the landscape, including ruins of a ten-room pueblo in the 
Robledo Mountains.
El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail memorializes an 
early trading route linking numerous pre-existing Native American 
footpaths to connect Spanish colonial capitals. The Trail, used through 
the 19th century by travelers, traders, settlers, soldiers, clergy, and 
merchants, skirts the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks area as it follows 
the R[iacute]o Grande Valley. Explorers and travelers along the Trail 
documented the marvels of this area in their journals and explored the 
mountains in search of mineral riches and game. Historians continue to 
study the southernmost portion of the area, which was acquired in 1854 
as part of the Gadsden Purchase, the final territorial acquisition 
within the contiguous United States.
In the 1800s, the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks area was central to 
several battles among the Apaches, Spanish, Mexicans, and Americans, and 
between Union and Confederate troops. The first Civil War engagements in 
New Mexico were fought in the Organ Mountains when Confederate soldiers 
used Baylor Pass Trail to outflank Union soldiers. In a Robledo 
Mountains legend, the famed Apache leader Geronimo is said to have 
entered a cave to avoid U.S. soldiers; while the soldiers stood guard at 
the only entrance of what is now known as ``Geronimo's Cave,'' the 
Apache leader mysteriously disappeared without a trace. An 1880s U.S. 
military heliograph station, the remains of which still stand at Lookout 
Peak in the Robledo Mountains, transmitted Morse code messages during 
the Army's western campaigns.
In the late 1850s, John Butterfield developed the Butterfield Overland 
Trail, a mail and passenger stagecoach service from Memphis and St. 
Louis to San Francisco. Butterfield set upon improving the segments of 
the Trail in southern New Mexico that had been previously used by 
Spanish explorers, the Mormon Battalion, and western settlers. Crossing 
the Organ Mountain-Desert Peaks area are about 20 miles of the Trail, 
along which sit the remains of at least one stage stop.
Visitors to the Organ Mountains can still see remnants of Dripping 
Springs, a once-popular resort and concert hall, built in the 1870s and 
converted into a sanatorium before its abandonment and decay. In the 
late 19th century, the infamous outlaw Billy the Kid (William H. Bonney) 
repeatedly traversed this area. While hiding in the Robledo Mountains, 
``the Kid'' inscribed his signature, which is still visible today, on 
what is now known as ``Outlaw Rock.'' During World War II, the Army 
Corps of Engineers constructed 18-acre bombing targets, the remains of 
which still dot the landscape.
The long, diverse, and storied history of this landscape is not 
surprising given its striking geologic features and the ecological 
diversity that they harbor. The dramatic and disparate mountain ranges 
of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks area tower above the surrounding 
grasslands and deserts of the R[iacute]o Grande watershed, while the 
R[iacute]o Grande winds through the valley between the ranges. From the 
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Mountains in the west, where the story of ancient life and activity is 
recorded in fossilized footprints, to the needle-like spires of the 
Organ Mountains in the east and the ancient volcanic fields and lava 
flows in the south, these peaks trace the region's varied geologic 
history.
The Sierra de las Uvas, the westernmost of the peaks, are low volcanic 
mountains that bear the red tint of the lava from which they formed over 
10 million years ago. The tallest, Magdalena Peak, is a lava dome rising 
6,509 feet above sea level. For millennia, the ridges, cliffs, and 
canyons of the rugged Sierra de las Uvas have defined the movement and 
migration patterns of humans and wildlife alike. The Robledo Mountains, 
which are composed of alluvial limestone bedrock and contain numerous 
caves, have long been an important site for research on the formation of 
desert soils and sedimentary rock, including geological studies of 
sedimentation and stratigraphy.
The Potrillo Mountains and volcanic field are testament to the area's 
violent geologic history of seismicity and volcanism. Millions of years 
after the Cenozoic tectonics that opened the R[iacute]o Grande Rift, 
volcanic activity left its mark on the surface, which is punctuated by 
cinder cone and shield volcanoes, thick layers of basalt, craters, and 
lava flows. The Potrillo volcanic field contains over 100 cinder cones, 
ranging in age from 20,000 to one million years old. The Aden Lava Flow 
area is characterized by lava tubes, steep-walled depressions, and 
pressure ridges that memorialize the flow of lava that created this 
unique landscape.
The volcanic field also contains five maars, or low-relief volcanic 
craters. Kilbourne Hole, a maar with unique volcanic features that the 
Secretary of the Interior designated as a National Natural Landmark in 
1975, is over a mile wide and over 300 feet deep. The sparkling yellow 
and green olivine glass granules found inside rocks blown from the 
crater attract amateur and professional geologists to this site, and its 
resemblance to the lunar landscape provides scientists and visitors with 
other-worldly experiences, as it did for the Apollo astronauts who 
trained there. A slightly smaller maar, Hunt's Hole, brings visitors and 
geologists to the southeastern corner of the Potrillo Mountains complex. 
The wide range of unique and exemplary volcanic features in the 
Potrillos makes this area a center for research in geology and 
volcanology.
The iconic Do[ntilde]a Ana Mountains include limestone ridges, hogbacks, 
and cuestas topped by monzonite peaks, including Summerford Mountain and 
Do[ntilde]a Ana Peak, the highest of these at nearly 6,000 feet. To the 
east, the steep, needle-like spires of the Organ Mountains rise to over 
9,000 feet and have been a landmark for travelers for centuries. These 
block-faulted, uplifted mountains expose geologically significant 
Precambrian granite and metamorphic basement rocks.
Much of the area is ripe for paleontological discovery. For example, 
Shelter Cave in the Organ Mountains is a well-documented fossil site, 
including fossil remnants of ancient ground sloths, birds, and voles. 
The Robledo Mountains are also an important site for paleontological 
research; the fossilized tracks and remains of prehistoric creatures 
preserved there play a vital role in our understanding of the Permian 
period. This area, along with the Organ Mountains, also contains 
abundant invertebrate fossils. The congressionally designated 
Prehistoric Trackways National Monument is adjacent to, and shares its 
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Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks area, suggesting that this landscape could 
yield many more significant fossil discoveries. Among the volcanic cones 
in the Potrillo Mountains is Aden Crater, a small shield cone where a 
lava tube housed the 11,000-year old skeleton of a ground sloth, one of 
few ever recovered with skin and hair preserved and a key to 
understanding the extinction of this and other species.
The diverse geology underlies an equally wide array of vegetative 
communities and ecosystems, which range from low-elevation Chihuahuan 
grasslands and scrublands to higher elevation stands of ponderosa pine. 
Seasonal springs and streams in the mountains and canyon bottoms create 
rare desert riparian ecosystems. These communities provide habitat for 
many endemic and special status plant and animal species.
Throughout the area, the characteristic plants of the Chihuahuan desert 
are evident. Tobosa grasslands can be found in the desert flats, 
punctuated by creosote bush and mesquite, as well as sacahuista, 
lechuguilla, and ferns. In the Sierra de las Uvas Mountains, black grama 
grasslands appear on the mesas while juniper woodlands and Chihuahuan 
vegetation give way to higher elevation montane communities. Formed by a 
series of alluvial fans, bajadas extend out from the base of the area's 
mountains and provide purchase for oak species, Mexican buckeye, prickly 
pears, white fir, willow, catsclaw mimosa, sotol, agave, ocotillo, 
flowering cactus, barrel cactus, brickellbush, and tarbush. The Potrillo 
Mountains are home to desert shrub communities that also include 
soaptree yucca and four winged saltbush.
These species are emblematic of the Chihuahuan Desert, and the diversity 
of plant and animal communities found here is stunning. The transitions 
among vegetation zones found in the Sierra de las Uvas and Potrillos 
make this area an important resource for ecological research. Similarly, 
the Do[ntilde]a Ana Mountains abut one of the Nation's long-term 
ecological research areas, making them an important feature of many 
studies in wildlife biology, botany, and ecology.
The Organ Mountains are home to alligator juniper, gray oak, and 
mountain mahogany, as well as the endemic Organ Mountain evening 
primrose, Organ Mountains giant hyssop, Organ Mountains paintbrush, 
Organ Mountains pincushion cactus, Organ Mountain figwort, Organ 
Mountains scaleseed, night-blooming cereus, Plank's Catchfly, and 
nodding cliff daisy, and likely the endangered Sneed's pincushion 
cactus.
The area also supports diverse wildlife. Across the Organ Mountains-
Desert Peaks landscape, many large mammal species can be found, such as 
mountain lions, coyotes, and mule deer. The Organ Mountains were also 
historically home to desert bighorn sheep. Raptors such as the golden 
eagle, red-tailed hawk, and endangered Aplomado falcon soar above the 
area's grasslands and foothills, where they prey on a variety of mice, 
rock squirrels, and other rodents, including the Organ Mountains 
chipmunk.
The area's exceptional animal diversity also includes many migratory and 
grassland song birds and a stunning variety of reptiles, such as black-
tailed, western diamondback, and banded rock rattlesnakes; whipsnakes 
and bullsnakes; and tree, earless, Madrean alligator, and checkered 
whiptail lizards. Birds such as Gambel's quail, black-throated sparrow, 
ladder-backed woodpecker, verdin, black-tailed gnatcatcher, lesser 
nighthawk, Scott's oriole, and cactus wren also make their homes here, 
along with many species of bats. Other mammals, including black-tailed 
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and kangaroo rats, inhabit the area. One of several species of rare 
terrestrial snails in the area, the Organ Mountain talussnail, is also 
endemic.
The protection of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks area will preserve 
its cultural, prehistoric, and historic legacy and maintain its diverse 
array of natural and scientific resources, ensuring that the 
prehistoric, historic, and scientific values of this area remain for the 
benefit of all Americans.
WHEREAS section 2 of the Act of June 8, 1906 (34 Stat. 225, 16 U.S.C. 
431) (the ``Antiquities Act'') authorizes the President, in his 
discretion, to declare by public proclamation historic landmarks, 
historic and prehistoric structures, and other objects of historic or 
scientific interest that are situated upon the lands owned or controlled 
by the Government of the United States to be national monuments, and to 
reserve as a part thereof parcels of land, the limits of which in all 
cases shall be confined to the smallest area compatible with the proper 
care and management of the objects to be protected;
WHEREAS it is in the public interest to preserve the objects of 
scientific and historic interest on the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks 
lands;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by the authority vested in me by section 2 of the Antiquities 
Act, hereby proclaim the objects identified above that are situated upon 
lands and interests in lands owned or controlled by the Government of 
the United States to be the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National 
Monument (monument) and, for the purpose of protecting those objects, 
reserve as part thereof all lands and interests in lands owned or 
controlled by the Government of the United States within the boundaries 
described on the accompanying map, which is attached to and forms a part 
of this proclamation. These reserved Federal lands and interests in 
lands encompass approximately 496,330 acres, which is the smallest area 
compatible with the proper care and management of the objects to be 
protected.
All Federal lands and interests in lands within the boundaries of the 
monument are hereby appropriated and withdrawn from all forms of entry, 
location, selection, sale, leasing, or other disposition under the 
public land laws, including withdrawal from location, entry, and patent 
under the mining laws, and from disposition under all laws relating to 
mineral and geothermal leasing, other than by exchange that furthers the 
protective purposes of the monument.
The establishment of the monument is subject to valid existing rights. 
Lands and interests in lands within the monument's boundaries not owned 
or controlled by the United States shall be reserved as part of the 
monument upon acquisition of ownership or control by the United States.
The Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) shall manage the monument 
through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as a unit of the National 
Landscape Conservation System, pursuant to applicable legal authorities, 
including, as applicable, the provisions of section 603 of the Federal 
Land Policy and Management Act (43 U.S.C. 1782) governing the management 
of wilderness study areas, to protect the objects identified above.
For purposes of protecting and restoring the objects identified above, 
the Secretary, through the BLM, shall prepare and maintain a management 
plan for the monument and shall provide for maximum public involvement 
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the development of that plan including, but not limited to, consultation 
with tribal, State, and local governments.
Except for emergency or authorized administrative purposes, motorized 
vehicle use in the monument shall be permitted only on designated roads, 
and non-motorized mechanized vehicle use shall be permitted only on 
roads and trails designated for their use; provided, however, that 
nothing in this provision shall be construed to restrict the use of 
motorized vehicles in wilderness study areas beyond the requirements of 
section 603 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act. No additional 
roads or trails shall be established for motorized vehicle or non-
motorized mechanized vehicle use unless necessary for public safety or 
protection of the objects identified above.
Nothing in this proclamation shall be construed to preclude the 
Secretary from renewing or authorizing the upgrading of existing utility 
line rights-of-way within the physical scope of each such right-of-way 
that exists on the date of this proclamation. Other rights-of-way shall 
be authorized only if they are necessary for the care and management of 
the objects identified above. However, watershed restoration projects 
and small-scale flood prevention projects may be authorized if they are 
consistent with the care and management of such objects.
Nothing in this proclamation shall be deemed to enlarge or diminish the 
rights of any Indian tribe or pueblo. The Secretary shall, in 
consultation with Indian tribes, ensure the protection of religious and 
cultural sites in the monument and provide access to the sites by 
members of Indian tribes for traditional cultural and customary uses, 
consistent with the American Indian Religious Freedom Act (92 Stat. 469, 
42 U.S.C. 1996) and Executive Order 13007 of May 24, 1996 (Indian Sacred 
Sites).
Laws, regulations, and policies followed by the BLM in issuing and 
administering grazing permits or leases on lands under its jurisdiction 
shall continue to apply with regard to the lands in the monument, 
consistent with the protection of the objects identified above.
Nothing in this proclamation shall be deemed to enlarge or diminish the 
jurisdiction of the State of New Mexico, including its jurisdiction and 
authority with respect to fish and wildlife management.
Nothing in this proclamation shall be deemed to affect the provisions of 
the 2006 Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. Department of 
Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of the Interior, and the U.S. 
Department of Agriculture regarding ``Cooperative National Security and 
Counterterrorism Efforts on Federal Lands along the United States' 
Borders.''
Nothing in this proclamation shall be deemed to revoke any existing 
withdrawal, reservation, or appropriation; however, the monument shall 
be the dominant reservation.
Nothing in this proclamation shall preclude low level overflights of 
military aircraft, the designation of new units of special use airspace, 
or the use or establishment of military flight training routes over the 
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Warning is hereby given to all unauthorized persons not to appropriate, 
injure, destroy, or remove any feature of the monument and not to locate 
or settle upon any of the lands thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of 
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9132 of May 23, 2014

National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Hurricanes can demolish towns, obliterate coastlines, and devastate 
families. We cannot eliminate the threats they pose, but with careful 
planning, we can better protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our 
communities. During National Hurricane Preparedness Week, America 
fortifies our homes and businesses so that we are ready long before 
these powerful storms make landfall.
My Administration works closely with State, local, and tribal 
governments up and down our coastlines, helping prepare for and respond 
to storms. We are building partnerships with nonprofits and in the 
private sector, including leading technology companies, which are 
identifying innovative ways their platforms could strengthen relief 
efforts and bolster communication during emergencies. As the climate 
continues to warm, hurricane intensity and rainfall are projected to 
increase, and we expect sea level rise to make storm surges more costly. 
That is why, last year, I issued an Executive Order directing the 
Federal Government to take coordinated action to prepare our Nation for 
the impacts of climate change. In the years ahead we will remain 
committed to increasing resilience, investing in scientific research, 
and cutting red tape so we can quickly send assistance where it is 
needed most.
It is also critical for individuals, families, and businesses to prepare 
well in advance. As this year's hurricane season approaches, Americans 
who live in at-risk areas should assemble emergency supply kits and 
create action plans--including where to go and routes to follow if State 
and local officials issue an evacuation order. Keep in mind that 
hurricanes and tropical storms are not just coastal events; they can 
produce damaging winds, catastrophic floods, and tornadoes hundreds of 
miles inland from the center of the storm.
Whether you live along a coastline, inland, or on one of America's many 
islands, it is essential to know if you are vulnerable to hurricanes and 
tropical storms. Contact your local emergency management officials for 
detailed information, and visit www.Ready.gov or www.Hurricanes.gov/
Prepare to learn what to do before, during, and after a storm.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 25 through May 31, 
2014, as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. I call upon government 
agencies, private organizations, schools, media, and residents in the 
coastal areas of our Nation to share information about hurricane 
preparedness and response to help save lives and protect communities.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of 
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9133 of May 23, 2014

Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Constant in the American narrative is the story of men and women who 
loved our country so deeply they were willing to give their all to keep 
it safe and free. When a revolution needed to be won and our Union 
needed to be preserved, brave patriots stepped forward. When our harbor 
was bombed and our country was attacked on a clear September morning, 
courageous warriors raised their hands and said, ``send me.'' On the 
last Monday of each May, our Nation comes together to honor the selfless 
heroes who have defended the land we love and in so doing gave their 
last full measure of devotion.
Today, we pause to remember our fallen troops, to mourn their loss, and 
to pray for their loved ones. Though our hearts ache, we find a measure 
of solace in knowing their legacy lives on in the families our heroes 
left behind--the proud parents who instilled in their sons and daughters 
the values that led them to serve; the remarkable spouses who gave our 
Nation the person they cherished most in the world; and the beautiful 
children who will grow up with the knowledge that their mother or father 
embodied the true meaning of patriotism. To those we lost, we owe a 
profound debt that can never be fully repaid. But we can honor the 
fallen by caring for their loved ones and keeping faith with our 
veterans and their fellow brothers and sisters in arms.
The security that lets us live in peace, the prosperity that allows us 
to pursue our dreams, the freedom that we cherish--these were earned by 
the blood and the sacrifices of patriots who went before. This Memorial 
Day, as we near the end of more than a decade of war, let us never 
forget their service and always be worthy of the sacrifices made in our 
name. And today and every day, let us pray for and hold close the 
families of the fallen.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, do hereby proclaim Memorial Day, May 26, 2014, as a day of 
prayer for permanent peace, and I designate the hour beginning in each 
locality at 11:00 a.m. of that day as a time to unite in prayer. I also 
ask all Americans to observe the National Moment of Remembrance 
beginning at 3:00 p.m. local time on Memorial Day.
I request the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of 
Puerto Rico, officials of the other territories subject to the 
jurisdiction of the United States, and appropriate officials of all 
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direct that the flag be flown at half-staff until noon on this Memorial 
Day on all buildings, grounds, and naval vessels throughout the United 
States and in all areas under its jurisdiction and control. I also 
request the people of the United States to display the flag at half-
staff from their homes for the customary forenoon period.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of 
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9134 of May 30, 2014

African-American Music Appreciation Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Our country is home to a proud legacy of African-American musicians 
whose songs transcend genre. They make us move, make us think, and make 
us feel the full range of emotion--from the pain of isolation to the 
power of human connection. During African-American Music Appreciation 
Month, we celebrate artists whose works both tell and shape our Nation's 
story.
For centuries, African-American music has lifted the voices of those 
whose poetry is born from struggle. As generations of slaves toiled in 
the most brutal of conditions, they joined their voices in faithful 
chords that both captured the depths of their sorrow and wove visions of 
a brighter day. At a time when dance floors were divided, rhythm and 
blues and rock and roll helped bring us together. And as activists 
marched for their civil rights, they faced hatred with song. Theirs was 
a movement with a soundtrack--spirituals that fed their souls and 
protest songs that sharpened their desire to right the great wrongs of 
their time.
The influence of African-American artists resounds each day through 
symphony halls, church sanctuaries, music studios, and vast arenas. It 
fills us with inspiration and calls us to action. This month, as we 
honor the history of African-American music, let it continue to give us 
hope and carry us forward--as one people and one Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2014 as African-
American Music Appreciation Month. I call upon public officials, 
educators, and all the people of the United States to observe this month 
with appropriate activities and programs that raise awareness and foster 
appreciation of music that is composed, arranged, or performed by 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9135 of May 30, 2014

Great Outdoors Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

On windswept coastlines, in lush forests, and atop striking mountain 
peaks, Americans take in sights that have inspired generations. Our 
natural landscapes provide refuge for those seeking solitude. They 
attract tourism, create jobs, and honor our history and cultural 
heritage. They are family campgrounds, arenas for recreation, and 
backdrops for countless adventures. During Great Outdoors Month, we 
celebrate the rugged beauty that echoes the independence at the heart of 
the American spirit, and we rededicate ourselves to protecting these 
open spaces for tomorrow's explorers, athletes, and lovers of nature.
America's conservation legacy is rooted not only in its forward-thinking 
leaders like Presidents Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore 
Roosevelt--but also in all the Americans who did their part to safeguard 
a small slice of the land they love. It falls to each of us to advance 
their legacy in our time. That is why I have permanently protected more 
than 3 million acres of public land--including 11 new National Monuments 
established through the Antiquities Act and new wilderness areas in nine 
States across the country--and designated more than a thousand miles of 
wild and scenic rivers. In my first term, I was proud to launch the 
America's Great Outdoors Initiative, which increases access to public 
lands and empowers Americans to better care for the parks, waterways, 
and natural treasures in their own communities.
My Administration remains committed to developing the next generation of 
environmental stewards. We created the 21st Century Conservation Service 
Corps, which provides quality jobs, career pathways, and service 
opportunities for young people and veterans. We are working to bring 
public lands into the classroom and to extend educational opportunities 
to millions of children. And through First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's 
Move Outside! initiative, we are encouraging children to get active 
while getting to know the great outdoors.
This month, as we enjoy the natural splendor of our Nation, let us stay 
true to a uniquely American idea--that each of us has an equal stake in 
the land around us, and an equal responsibility to protect it. Together, 
let us ensure our children and grandchildren will be able to look upon 
our lands with the same sense of wonder as all the generations that came 
before.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
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the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2014 as Great 
Outdoors Month. I urge all Americans to explore the great outdoors and 
to uphold our Nation's legacy of conserving our lands and waters.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9136 of May 30, 2014

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

As progress spreads from State to State, as justice is delivered in the 
courtroom, and as more of our fellow Americans are treated with dignity 
and respect--our Nation becomes not only more accepting, but more equal 
as well. During Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride 
Month, we celebrate victories that have affirmed freedom and fairness, 
and we recommit ourselves to completing the work that remains.
Last year, supporters of equality celebrated the Supreme Court's 
decision to strike down a key provision of the Defense of Marriage Act, 
a ruling which, at long last, gave loving, committed families the 
respect and legal protections they deserve. In keeping with this 
decision, my Administration is extending family and spousal benefits--
from immigration benefits to military family benefits--to legally 
married same-sex couples.
My Administration proudly stands alongside all those who fight for LGBT 
rights. Here at home, we have strengthened laws against violence toward 
LGBT Americans, taken action to prevent bullying and harassment, and 
prohibited discrimination in housing and hospitals. Despite this 
progress, LGBT workers in too many States can be fired just because of 
their sexual orientation or gender identity; I continue to call on the 
Congress to correct this injustice by passing the Employment Non-
Discrimination Act. And in the years ahead, we will remain dedicated to 
addressing health disparities within the LGBT community by implementing 
the Affordable Care Act and the National HIV/AIDS Strategy--which 
focuses on improving care while decreasing HIV transmission rates among 
communities most at risk.
Our commitment to advancing equality for the LGBT community extends far 
beyond our borders. In many places around the globe, LGBT people face 
persecution, arrest, or even state-sponsored execution. This is 
unacceptable. The United States calls on every nation to join us in 
defending the universal human rights of our LGBT brothers and sisters.
This month, as we mark 45 years since the patrons of the Stonewall Inn 
defied an unjust policy and awakened a nascent movement, let us honor 
every brave leader who stood up, sat in, and came out, as well as the 
allies who supported them along the way. Following their example, let 
each of us speak for tolerance, justice, and dignity--because if hearts 
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2014 as Lesbian, 
Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month. I call upon the people of 
the United States to eliminate prejudice everywhere it exists, and to 
celebrate the great diversity of the American people.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9137 of May 30, 2014

National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Caribbean Americans are part of a great national tradition, descendants 
of hopeful, striving people who journeyed to our lands in search of a 
better life. They were drawn by a belief in the power of opportunity, a 
belief that through hard work and sacrifice, they could provide their 
children with chances they had never known. Thanks to these 
opportunities and their talent and perseverance, Caribbean Americans 
have contributed to every aspect of our society--from science and 
medicine to business and the arts. During National Caribbean-American 
Heritage Month, we honor their history, culture, and essential role in 
the American narrative.
It is also a time to renew our friendship with our Caribbean neighbors, 
with whom we share both an ocean and a history. To this end, the United 
States is expanding cooperation with our Caribbean partners as we 
promote social justice, grow prosperity throughout the Americas, and 
create new educational opportunities for young people across the 
Caribbean basin, as well as for Caribbean Americans in our own 
communities. We are also working to advance commonsense immigration 
reform that will allow future generations of Caribbean Americans to 
share their talents with our Nation.
As America celebrates our Caribbean heritage, let us hold fast to the 
spirit that makes our country a beacon to the world. This month, let us 
remember that we are always at our best when we focus not on what we can 
tear down, but on what we can build up. And together, let us strengthen 
the bonds that hold together the most diverse Nation on earth.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2014 as National 
Caribbean-American Heritage Month. I encourage all Americans to 
celebrate the history and culture of Caribbean Americans with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9138 of May 30, 2014

National Oceans Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Americans look to the oceans as natural treasures, a source of food and 
energy, and a foundation for our way of life. Our oceans, coasts, and 
Great Lakes provide jobs and attract tourism. They provide a habitat for 
scores of species. They are vital to our Nation's transportation, 
economy, and trade, linking us with countries across the globe and 
playing a role in our national security. This month, we reaffirm our 
responsibility to keep our oceans and coastal ecosystems healthy and 
resilient.
Meeting this responsibility requires us to reduce pollution, prevent 
habitat loss, support sustainable fisheries, and prepare for the 
unavoidable impacts of climate change. To tackle these challenges, my 
Administration is taking action to deliver on the commitments in our 
National Ocean Policy. Through this policy, we are striving to improve 
coordination across all levels of government, enhance efficiency, better 
our capability to collect and share information, and adopt ecosystem-
scale planning and management. The Federal Government is working in 
coastal regions with States and tribes to support communities as they 
develop the solutions that work best for them. By taking these steps, we 
can safeguard these treasured ecosystems and conserve resources that 
help drive our economy.
During National Oceans Month, let us remember our obligations to good 
ocean stewardship. Let us celebrate the bounty our marine ecosystems 
provide by sustaining them for generations to come.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2014 as National 
Oceans Month. I call upon Americans to take action to protect, conserve, 
and restore our oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9139 of June 5, 2014

D-Day National Remembrance Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

On June 6, 1944, before dawn broke across the beaches of Normandy, 
scores of allied service members prepared to fight a battle that would 
decide the fate of freedom in the 20th century. The odds weighed against 
them. That year, the Nazis had fortified the Atlantic Wall against a 
seaborne invasion, lined the coast with mines, and planted sharpened 
poles to await allied paratroopers. On D-Day, American, British, and 
Canadian forces advanced through thickets of barbed wire and scaled 
heavily protected cliffs. They braved gales of bullets and artillery 
fire, taking heavy losses as they cut through Nazi defenses. Thousands 
gave their last full measure of devotion, and by the end of the day, the 
ground on which they died was free once more.
Victory on D-Day dealt a significant blow to an ideology fueled by 
hatred. It allowed America and our allies to secure a foothold in 
France, open a path to Berlin, and liberate a continent from the grip of 
tyranny. It made possible the achievements that followed the end of 
World War II--the Marshall Plan, the NATO alliance, and the shared 
prosperity and security that flowed from each.
Seventy years later, we pay tribute to the service members who secured a 
beachhead on an unforgiving shore--the patriots who, through their 
courage and sacrifice, changed the course of an entire century. Today, 
as we carry on the struggle for liberty and universal human rights, let 
us draw strength from a moment when free nations beat back the forces of 
oppression and gave new hope to the world.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 6, 2014, as D-Day 
National Remembrance Day. I call upon all Americans to observe this day 
with programs, ceremonies, and activities that honor those who fought 
and died so men and women they had never met might know what it is to be 
free.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of June, 
in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the Independence 
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-eighth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9140 of June 6, 2014

Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Over farmlands and town squares, atop skyscrapers and capitol buildings, 
the American flag soars. It reminds us of our history--13 colonies that 
rose up against an empire--and celebrates the spirit of 50 proud States 
that form our Union today. On Flag Day and during National Flag Week, we 
pay tribute to the banner that weaves us together and waves above us 
all.
For more than two centuries, Americans have saluted Old Glory in times 
of trial and triumph. Generations have looked to it as they steeled 
their resolve, and an unbroken chain of men and women in uniform has 
served under our flag. From the banks of Baltimore's Inner Harbor to 
European trenches and Pacific islands, from the deserts of Iraq to the 
mountains of Afghanistan, they have risked their lives so we might live 
ours. When we lay our veterans to rest, many go draped with the stars 
and stripes upon them, and their families find solace in the folds of 
honor held tightly to their chest. Because of their sacrifice, our 
Nation is stronger, safer, and will always remain a shining beacon of 
freedom for the rest of the world.
With a familiar design that has evolved along with a growing Nation, our 
flag stitches the ideals for which America was born to the reality of 
our times. It reminds us that fidelity to our founding principles 
requires new responses to new challenges. As we prepare to meet the 
great tests of our age, let every American draw inspiration from this 
symbol of our past, our present, and our common dreams.
To commemorate the adoption of our flag, the Congress, by joint 
resolution approved August 3, 1949, as amended (63 Stat. 492), 
designated June 14 of each year as ``Flag Day'' and requested that the 
President issue an annual proclamation calling for its observance and 
for the display of the flag of the United States on all Federal 
Government buildings. The Congress also requested, by joint resolution 
approved June 9, 1966, as amended (80 Stat. 194), that the President 
annually issue a proclamation designating the week in which June 14 
occurs as ``National Flag Week'' and call upon citizens of the United 
States to display the flag during that week.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, do hereby proclaim June 14, 2014, as Flag Day and the week 
beginning June 8, 2014, as National Flag Week. I direct the appropriate 
officials to display the flag on all Federal Government buildings during 
that week, and I urge all Americans to observe Flag Day and National 
Flag Week by displaying the flag. I also call upon the people of the 
United States to observe with pride and all due ceremony those days from 
Flag Day through Independence Day, also set aside by the Congress (89 
Stat. 211), as a time to honor America, to celebrate our heritage in 
public gatherings and activities, and to publicly recite the Pledge of 
Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of June, 
in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the Independence 
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9141 of June 11, 2014

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Each year, the international community renews its commitment to 
addressing a human rights issue that too often goes ignored--elder 
abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Elder abuse damages public health and 
threatens millions of our parents, grandparents, and friends. It is a 
crisis that knows no borders or socio-economic lines. On World Elder 
Abuse Awareness Day, we strengthen our resolve to replace neglect with 
care and exploitation with respect.
America must lead by example, and my Administration remains dedicated to 
ending elder abuse, supporting victims, and holding abusers accountable. 
Under the Affordable Care Act, we enacted the Elder Justice Act. Through 
this law, the Federal Government has invested in identifying, responding 
to, and preventing elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Because 
eliminating this pervasive crime requires coordinated action, we are 
bringing together Federal agencies; non-profit and private sector 
partners; and State, local, and tribal governments. Together, we can 
build a more responsive criminal justice system, give seniors the tools 
to avoid financial scams, and determine the best ways to prevent elder 
abuse before it starts.
Seniors have provided for their families, risen to the challenges of 
their times, and built ladders of opportunity for future generations. 
Many have served our Nation with honor. After decades of hard work, they 
have earned the right to enjoy their retirement years with a basic sense 
of security. Today, let us join with partners around the globe in 
declaring that we will not fail the men and women who raised us, 
sacrificed for us, and shaped our world.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 15, 2014, as 
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. I call upon all Americans to observe 
this day by learning the signs of elder abuse, neglect, and 
exploitation, and by raising awareness about this growing public health 
issue.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of 
June, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9142 of June 13, 2014

Father's Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Fatherhood is among the most difficult and rewarding jobs a man can 
have. It demands constant attention, frequent sacrifice, and a healthy 
dose of patience. Even in a time when technology allows us to connect 
instantly with almost anyone on earth, there is no substitute for a 
father's presence, care, and support. On Father's Day, we show our 
gratitude to the men who show us how to learn, grow, and live.
With encouragement and unconditional love, fathers guide their children 
and help them envision brighter futures. They are teachers and coaches, 
friends and role models. They instill values like hard work and 
integrity, and teach their kids to take responsibility for themselves 
and those around them. This is a task for every father--whether married 
or single, gay or straight, natural or adoptive--and every child 
deserves someone who will step up and fill this role. My Administration 
proudly supports dads who are not only present but also involved, who 
meet their commitments to their sons and daughters, even if their own 
fathers did not.
Today, let us reflect on our fathers' essential contributions to our 
lives, our society, and our Nation. Let us thank the men who understand 
there is nothing more important than being the best fathers they can be.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, in accordance with a joint resolution of the Congress approved 
April 24, 1972, as amended (36 U.S.C. 109), do hereby proclaim June 15, 
2014, as Father's Day. I direct the appropriate officials of the 
Government to display the flag of the United States on all Government 
buildings on this day, and I call upon all citizens to observe this day 
with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of 
June, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9143 of June 17, 2014

National Day of Making, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Our Nation is home to a long line of innovators who have fueled our 
economy and transformed our world. Through the generations, American 
inventors have lit our homes, propelled humanity into the skies, and 
helped people across the planet connect at the click of a button. 
American manufacturers have never stopped chasing the next big 
breakthrough. As a country, we respond to challenge with discovery, 
determined to meet our great tests while seeking out new frontiers. 
During the National Day of Making, we celebrate and carry forward this 
proud tradition.
Today, more and more Americans are gaining access to 21st century tools, 
from 3D printers and scanners to design software and laser cutters. 
Thanks to the democratization of technology, it is easier than ever for 
inventors to create just about anything. Across our Nation, 
entrepreneurs, students, and families are getting involved in the Maker 
Movement. My Administration is increasing their access to advanced 
design and research tools while organizations, businesses, public 
servants, and academic institutions are doing their part by investing in 
makerspaces and mentoring aspiring inventors.
I am committed to helping Americans of all ages bring their ideas to 
life. Alongside our partners, my Administration is getting tens of 
thousands of young people involved in making. We are supporting an 
apprenticeship program for modern manufacturing and encouraging startups 
to build their products here at home. Because science, technology, 
engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are essential to invention, we 
launched a decade-long national effort to train 100,000 excellent STEM 
teachers. And we are expanding STEM AmeriCorps so that this summer, 
18,000 low-income students will have learning opportunities in these 
vital fields.
As we observe this day, I am proud to host the first-ever White House 
Maker Faire. This event celebrates every maker--from students learning 
STEM skills to entrepreneurs launching new businesses to innovators 
powering the renaissance in American manufacturing. I am calling on 
people across the country to join us in sparking creativity and 
encouraging invention in their communities.
Today, let us continue on the path of discovery, experimentation, and 
innovation that has been the hallmark not only of human progress, but 
also of our Nation's progress. Together, let us unleash the imagination 
of our people, affirm that we are a Nation of makers, and ensure that 
the next great technological revolution happens right here in America.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 18, 2014, as 
National Day of Making. I call upon all Americans to observe this day 
with programs, ceremonies, and activities that encourage a new 
generation of makers and manufacturers to share their talents and hone 
their skills.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of 
June, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9144 of June 20, 2014

70th Anniversary of the GI Bill of Rights

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In the Second World War, a generation risked their lives for people they 
had never met and ideals none of us could live without. As they fought 
to liberate a continent and safeguard the American way of life, our 
Nation resolved to serve them as well as they were serving us. After 
months of heated debate and hard-fought compromise, President Franklin 
D. Roosevelt signed the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, better 
known as the GI Bill of Rights.
When patriots who had left our shores as barely more than boys returned 
as heroes, the GI Bill allowed them to launch their civilian lives. It 
provided unemployment benefits, home loan guaranties, and subsidies for 
a college education. This bill marked the first time higher education 
was available to large cross-sections of the American people. Because 
veterans took advantage of this unprecedented opportunity, our Nation 
developed the most talented workforce in history. Millions excelled in 
their careers, started families, bought new homes, or even started new 
businesses, helping to build the greatest middle class the world has 
ever known.
The GI Bill proved that America prospers when we put a good education 
within the reach of those willing to work for it. Under the Post-9/11 GI 
Bill, our Nation has extended this chance to a new generation. This law 
has helped more than a million veterans, service members, and military 
families pursue a college education. And across our country, employers 
can tap into a vast pool of talent--men and women who are not only 
highly educated but have also served with honor in the most dangerous 
corners of the earth.
Today, let us celebrate 70 years of opportunity. Let us remember our 
sacred debt to our veterans and recall that when we give them the chance 
to excel, there is no limit to what they might accomplish.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 22, 2014, as the 
70th Anniversary of the GI Bill of Rights. I call upon all Americans to 
observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of 
June, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9145 of June 26, 2014

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

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

1. In Proclamation 8468 of December 23, 2009, I determined that the 
Republic of Madagascar (Madagascar) was not making continual progress in 
meeting the requirements described in section 506A(a)(1) of the Trade 
Act of 1974 (the ``1974 Act'') (19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)), as added by section 
111(a) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (title I of Public Law 
106-200) (AGOA). Thus, pursuant to section 506A(a)(3) of the 1974 Act 
(19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)(3)), I terminated the designation of Madagascar as a 
beneficiary sub-Saharan African country for purposes of section 506A of 
the 1974 Act.
2. Section 506A(a)(1) of the 1974 Act authorizes the President to 
designate a country listed in section 107 of the AGOA (19 U.S.C. 3706) 
as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country if the President determines 
that the country meets the eligibility requirements set forth in section 
104 of the AGOA (19 U.S.C. 3703), as well as the eligibility criteria 
set forth in section 502 of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2462).
3. Pursuant to section 506A(a)(1) of the 1974 Act, based on actions that 
the Government of Madagascar has taken, I have determined that 
Madagascar meets the eligibility requirements set forth in section 104 
of the AGOA and section 502 of the 1974 Act, and I have decided to 
designate Madagascar as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country.
4. Section 506A(a)(3) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)(3)) authorizes 
the President to terminate the designation of a country as a beneficiary 
sub-Saharan African country for purposes of section 506A if he 
determines that the country is not making continual progress in meeting 
the requirements described in section 506A(a)(1) of the 1974 Act.
5. Pursuant to section 506A(a)(3) of the 1974 Act, I have determined 
that the Kingdom of Swaziland is not making continual progress in 
meeting the requirements described in section 506A(a)(1) of the 1974 
Act. Accordingly, I have decided to terminate the designation of the 
Kingdom of Swaziland as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country for 
purposes of section 506A of the 1974 Act, effective on January 1, 2015.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States of America, including but not limited to 
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V and section 604 of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2461-67, 2483), and section 
104 of the AGOA (19 U.S.C. 3703), do proclaim that:
    (1) Madagascar is designated as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African 
country.
    (2) In order to reflect this designation in the Harmonized Tariff 
Schedule of the United States (HTS), general note 16(a) to the HTS is 
modified by inserting in alphabetical sequence in the list of 
beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries ``Republic of Madagascar 
(Madagascar).'' Further, note 2(d) to subchapter XIX of chapter 98 is 
modified by inserting in alphabetical sequence in the list of lesser 
developed beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries ``Republic of 
Madagascar.''
    (3) The designation of the Kingdom of Swaziland as a beneficiary 
sub-Saharan African country for purposes of section 506A of the 1974 Act 
is terminated, effective on January 1, 2015.
    (4) In order to reflect in the HTS that beginning on January 1, 
2015, the Kingdom of Swaziland shall no longer be designated as a 
beneficiary sub-Saharan African country, general note 16(a) to the HTS 
is modified by deleting ``Kingdom of Swaziland'' from the list of 
beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries. Note 7(a) to subchapter II 
and note 1 to subchapter XIX of chapter 98 of the HTS are modified to 
delete ``Swaziland,'' from the list of beneficiary countries. Further, 
note 2(d) to subchapter XIX of chapter 98 of the HTS is modified by 
deleting ``Swaziland'' from the list of lesser developed beneficiary 
sub-Saharan African countries.
    (5) Any provisions of previous proclamations and Executive Orders 
that are inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation are 
superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of 
June, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9146 of June 30, 2014

50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Few achievements have defined our national identity as distinctly or as 
powerfully as the passage of the Civil Rights Act. It transformed our 
understanding of justice, equality, and democracy and advanced our long 
journey toward a more perfect Union. It helped bring an end to the Jim 
Crow era, banning discrimination in public places; prohibiting 
employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or 
national origin; and providing a long-awaited enforcement mechanism for 
the integration of schools. A half-century later, we celebrate this 
landmark achievement and renew our commitment to building a freer, 
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Through the lens of history, the progress of the past five decades may 
seem inevitable. We may wish to remember our triumphs while erasing the 
pain and doubt that came before. Yet to do so would be a disservice to 
the giants who led us to the mountaintop, to unsung heroes who left 
footprints on our National Mall, to every American who bled and died on 
the battlefield of justice. In the face of bigotry, fear, and unyielding 
opposition from entrenched interests, their courage stirred our Nation's 
conscience. And their struggle helped convince a Texas Democrat who had 
previously voted against civil rights legislation to become its new 
champion. With skillful charm and ceaseless grit, President Lyndon B. 
Johnson shepherded the Civil Rights Act through the Congress--and on 
July 2, 1964, he signed it into law.
While laws alone cannot right every wrong, they possess an unmatched 
power to anchor lasting change. The Civil Rights Act threw open the door 
for legislation that strengthened voting rights and established fair 
housing standards for all Americans. Fifty years later, we know our 
country works best when we accept our obligations to one another, 
embrace the belief that our destiny is shared, and draw strength from 
the bonds that hold together the most diverse Nation on Earth.
As we reflect on the Civil Rights Act and the burst of progress that 
followed, we also acknowledge that our journey is not complete. Today, 
let us resolve to restore the promise of opportunity, defend our fellow 
Americans' sacred right to vote, seek equality in our schools and 
workplaces, and fight injustice wherever it exists. Let us remember that 
victory never comes easily, but with iron wills and common purpose, 
those who love their country can change it.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim July 2, 2014, as the 
50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. I call upon all Americans to 
observe this day with programs, ceremonies, and activities that 
celebrate this accomplishment and advance civil rights in our time.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
June, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9147 of July 18, 2014

Captive Nations Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

As the grip of the Cold War tightened, America pledged our solidarity to 
every nation held captive behind the Iron Curtain and every individual 
who refused to accept that fate. We stood with them through a long 
twilight struggle until--from Europe to South America to Southeast 
Asia--democracy took root, a wall tumbled down, and people who had known 
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the blinders of fear began to taste the blessings of freedom. During 
Captive Nations Week, we celebrate this progress and stand with all who 
still seek to throw off their oppressors and embrace a brighter day.
In recent years, convulsions in the Middle East and North Africa have 
laid bare deep divisions within societies. Dictators have answered 
peaceful movements with brutality. Extremists have tried to hijack 
change, seeking to replace one form of tyranny with another. And around 
the world, authoritarian regimes continue to deprive men, women, and 
children of their most basic human rights.
America extends our support to all peoples seeking to build true 
democracy, real prosperity, and lasting security. While the road to 
self-determination is long and treacherous, history proves it is 
passable. This week, as we carry forward that age-old struggle--of 
liberty against oppression, of unity against intolerance--let us once 
again demonstrate the enduring strength of our ideals.
The Congress, by joint resolution approved July 17, 1959 (73 Stat. 212), 
has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation 
designating the third week of July of each year as ``Captive Nations 
Week.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, do hereby proclaim July 20 through July 26, 2014, as Captive 
Nations Week. I call upon the people of the United States to reaffirm 
our deep ties to all governments and people committed to freedom, 
dignity, and opportunity for all.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of 
July, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9148 of July 25, 2014

Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Over two decades ago, Americans--some in wheelchairs, some using sign 
language, and all with an abiding belief in our Nation's promise--came 
together to strengthen our commitment to equality for all. At a time 
when people with disabilities were turned away at movie theaters, 
rejected for employment, and measured by what so many thought they could 
not do, leaders and activists refused to accept the world as it was. In 
small towns and big cities, they spoke out. They staged sit-ins, 
authored discrimination diaries, and scaled the Capitol steps. Finally, 
they realized their call for simple justice in one of the most 
comprehensive civil rights bills in our country's history. On the 
anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we honor those 
who fought against discrimination, and we recommit to tearing down 
barriers and guaranteeing all Americans the right to pursue their own 
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The ADA promises equal access and equal opportunity--regardless of 
ability. It secures each person's right to an independent life, and it 
enables our country and our economy to benefit from the talents and 
contributions of all Americans.
Even as we commemorate this milestone, we recognize that too often, 
casual discrimination or fear of the unfamiliar still prevent disabled 
Americans from achieving their full potential. That is why my 
Administration is pushing to fulfill the promise of and better enforce 
the ADA. Fifteen years after the Olmstead decision--in which the Supreme 
Court ruled it discrimination to unjustifiably institutionalize someone 
with a disability--we have increased the number of homes integrated into 
communities that are available for persons with disabilities. Under the 
Affordable Care Act, insurance companies are banned from discriminating 
on the basis of pre-existing conditions, medical history, or genetic 
information. Expanding on my Executive Order to establish the Federal 
Government as a model employer of individuals with disabilities, my 
Administration is also providing Federal contractors with the tools and 
resources to recruit, retain, and promote people with disabilities.
The nearly one in five Americans living with a disability are our 
parents, children, neighbors, colleagues, and friends. They are entitled 
to the same rights and freedoms as everyone else. Today, we celebrate 
their accomplishments, stand against discrimination in all its forms, 
and honor all who sacrificed so future generations might know a more 
equal society.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim July 26, 2014, the 
Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. I encourage 
Americans across our Nation to celebrate the 24th anniversary of this 
civil rights law and the many contributions of individuals with 
disabilities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of 
July, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9149 of July 25, 2014

Minority Enterprise Development Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Our Nation thrives when we fulfill the promise of opportunity for all--
when each of us has the same chance to succeed, when every American can 
find pride and independence in their work, when our shared prosperity 
rests upon the broad shoulders of a rising middle class. With talent, 
dedication, and bold ideas, minority entrepreneurs reach for that 
promise. They bring jobs and services to communities across our country. 
They innovate and create. They open new markets to goods stamped ``Made 
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U.S.A.'' During Minority Enterprise Development Week, we celebrate their 
essential role in our economy and our communities.
Minority-owned businesses employ millions of Americans, and my 
Administration is proud to invest in their success. We have increased 
access to contracts and capital, reduced burdensome paperwork, and 
connected more minority enterprises to booming export markets. Since I 
took office, my Administration has made more loans to small business 
owners than any other. By hosting workshops and through 
www.Business.USA.gov, we are empowering minority entrepreneurs with the 
tools to help their businesses grow.
America's great strength lies in our diversity--of people, perspectives, 
and ideas. We cannot succeed when a shrinking few do very well and a 
growing many barely make it. But if we invest in small businesses and 
give all our entrepreneurs a chance to compete, new opportunities will 
open, and we will flourish--as individuals and as a Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim July 27 through August 
2, 2014, as Minority Enterprise Development Week. I call upon all 
Americans to celebrate this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, 
and activities to recognize the many contributions of our Nation's 
minority enterprises.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of 
July, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9150 of July 25, 2014

National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

More than six decades ago, courageous Americans joined Korean patriots 
as they defended their right to decide their own fate. They fought 
through mud, snow, and heavy fire. As they stood firm against the tide 
of Communism, nearly 37,000 Americans gave their last full measure of 
devotion. Thanks to all who served and all who died, allied forces 
pushed invading armies back across the 38th parallel, and on July 27, 
1953, they secured a hard-earned victory. On National Korean War 
Veterans Armistice Day, we honor the men and women who sacrificed so a 
people they had never met would know the blessings of liberty and 
security.
Yet our gratitude is not enough. As a Nation, we must do more to keep 
faith with our veterans and the families that stand with them always. 
Just as they have done their duty, we must do ours. We will never waver 
in our commitment to fully account for the captured and the missing, nor 
will we ever stop striving to give our veterans the care and 
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As we salute the men and women who made this victory possible, we 
reflect on the open and prosperous society that is their enduring 
legacy. The Republic of Korea has risen from occupation and ruin to 
become one of the world's most vibrant democracies. While carefully 
defending the peace won 61 years ago, the South Korean people have built 
an advanced, dynamic economy. Today, the alliance between the United 
States and the Republic of Korea--forged in war and fortified by common 
ideals--remains as strong as ever.
This progress was not an accident. It reminds us that liberty and 
democracy do not come easily; we must win them, tend to them constantly, 
and defend them without fail. As we mark this anniversary, let us show 
the full care and support of a grateful Nation to every service member 
who fought on freedom's frontier.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim July 27, 2014, as 
National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day. I call upon all Americans to 
observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that honor 
our distinguished Korean War veterans.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of 
July, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9151 of July 25, 2014

World Hepatitis Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Around the world, one in twelve people are living with viral hepatitis. 
In the United States, millions of Americans are infected with this life-
threatening disease, with more than two-thirds unaware of their 
infection status. Viral hepatitis can persist undetected for many years 
before revealing any symptoms, leading to long-term liver damage and 
thousands of American deaths each year. As we mark World Hepatitis Day, 
we strengthen our resolve to defeat this silent epidemic.
All forms of viral hepatitis pose serious health threats, but building 
public awareness can help prevent new cases and more effectively treat 
this disease. A safe and effective vaccine protects against hepatitis A 
and B. While there is no vaccine for hepatitis C, early detection and 
therapy can prevent liver damage, cirrhosis, and liver cancer; reduce 
the risk of death; and potentially cure the infection.
Though this disease can affect anyone, viral hepatitis impacts certain 
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American and Pacific Islanders, the baby boomer generation (those born 
between 1945 and 1965), and people living with HIV are all 
disproportionately affected by viral hepatitis. Incidence rates are also 
higher among people who inject drugs. We must ensure these hardest hit 
populations have information about screening, preventing, and treating 
viral hepatitis. And we must do more to address related health issues 
such as HIV and substance abuse.
Through the Affordable Care Act, my Administration has made major 
strides in expanding access to viral hepatitis prevention, care, and 
treatment. New health plans must now cover hepatitis C routine screening 
for individuals at high-risk and one-time screening for adults born 
between 1945 and 1965. These preventive services will allow more 
Americans to know their status and seek treatment.
Earlier this year, my Administration updated our Nation's first-ever 
comprehensive Action Plan for the Prevention, Care, and Treatment of 
Viral Hepatitis. Alongside Federal, private, and non-profit stakeholders 
across our country, we will continue to strengthen our Nation's 
response. Together, we can raise awareness, reduce the number of new 
cases, and save lives.
Thanks to the tireless leadership of researchers and advocates, we are 
beginning to break the silence surrounding viral hepatitis. Today, we 
once again raise our voices, educate our at-risk communities, and 
support those living with this disease.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim July 28, 2014, as 
World Hepatitis Day. I encourage citizens, Government agencies, non-
profit organizations, and communities across the Nation to join in 
activities that will increase awareness about hepatitis and what we can 
do to prevent it.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of 
July, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9152 of August 8, 2014

National Health Center Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In the United States of America, no one should have to live in poverty 
just because they get sick. Families deserve quality, affordable health 
care and the peace of mind that comes with it--regardless of who they 
are, where they live, or what language they speak. Today, nearly 1,300 
health centers provide primary care and preventive services at over 
9,000 locations across our country. During National Health Center Week, 
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centers' vital role, and we salute the professionals who work long hours 
to deliver these essential services.
In small towns and big cities, health centers serve as a trusted 
network, connecting patients with community resources. Nearly 5 million 
people received enrollment assistance at their local health center to 
help them access coverage through the Affordable Care Act. Many of the 
newly insured--who for so long were priced out of the market or denied 
coverage because of a pre-existing condition--will have the opportunity 
to receive their first covered checkup at a community health center. 
With more Americans getting health insurance, the Affordable Care Act 
has made substantial investments in health centers so they can open 
their doors to record numbers of patients. Earlier this year, my 
Administration announced new funding to help our Nation's health centers 
expand their hours, offer additional services, and hire more medical 
providers.
Health centers emphasize education and healthy lifestyles, and they help 
reduce racial and ethnic disparities in care. They lift up families and 
create jobs that power local economies. By encouraging regular checkups 
and routine screenings, health center staff help patients get timely 
care and reduce the need for emergency treatment. Americans can find a 
health center near them by using the ``Find a Health Center'' tool at 
www.HRSA.gov.
What started as an experiment to expand the promise of health security 
today delivers quality care across America--at prices people can afford, 
with the dignity and respect they deserve. This week, we recognize the 
importance of health centers and the critical support they provide to 
communities that need it most. Let us celebrate the progress health 
centers have helped us achieve and build on this foundation as we work 
to expand access to affordable care.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim the week of August 10 
through August 16, 2014, as National Health Center Week. I encourage all 
Americans to celebrate this week by visiting their local health center, 
meeting health center providers, and exploring the programs they offer 
to help keep families healthy.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of 
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9153 of August 25, 2014

Women's Equality Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

On August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment was certified, securing for women 
the fundamental right to vote. The product of decades spent organizing, 
protesting, and agitating, it was a turning point on the long march 
toward equality for all, and it inspired generations of courageous women 
who took up this unfinished struggle in their own time. On the 
anniversary of this civil rights milestone, we honor the character and 
perseverance of America's women and all those who work to make the same 
rights and opportunities possible for our daughters and sons.
When women are given the opportunity to succeed, they do. Younger women 
graduate college at higher rates than men and are more likely to hold a 
graduate school degree. They are nearly half our workforce, and 
increasingly they are the primary breadwinner for families. But too 
often, the women and girls who lift up our Nation achieve extraordinary 
success only after overcoming the legacy of unequal treatment.
My Administration is committed to tearing down the barriers--wherever 
they exist--that deny women equal opportunity. We prohibited gender 
discrimination in our health care system, made it easier for women to 
challenge unfair pay, and invested in programs that help women enter 
high-paying careers. We fought to improve student grants and loans to 
ensure a college education is within the reach of every woman, and we 
established the White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual 
Assault because no matter where women pursue a brighter future, they 
have the right to do so without fear.
From classrooms to boardrooms, in cities and towns across America, and 
in the ranks of our Armed Forces, women are succeeding like never 
before. Their contributions are growing our economy and advancing our 
Nation. But despite these gains, the dreams of too many mothers and 
daughters continue to be deferred and denied. There is still more work 
to do and more doors of opportunity to open. When women receive unequal 
pay or are denied family leave and workplace flexibility, it makes life 
harder for our mothers and daughters, and it hurts the loved ones they 
support. These outdated policies and old ways of thinking deprive us of 
our Nation's full talents and potential. That is why this June we held 
the first-ever White House Summit on Working Families to develop a 
comprehensive agenda that ensures hard working Americans do not have to 
choose between being productive employees and responsible family 
members. We know that when women and girls are free to pursue their own 
measure of happiness in all aspects of their lives, they strengthen our 
families, enrich our communities, and better our country. We know that 
when women succeed, America succeeds.
In the 21st century, a mother should be able to raise her daughter and 
be her role model--showing her that with hard work, there are no limits 
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righteous work of building a society where women thrive, where every 
door is open to them, and their every dream can be realized.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim August 26, 2014, as 
Women's Equality Day. I call upon the people of the United States to 
celebrate the achievements of women and promote gender equality in our 
country.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of 
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9154 of August 29, 2014

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Every day, courageous men and women take the first step toward 
reclaiming their lives from substance use disorders. We recognize the 
strength and resolve of these individuals who have committed to 
recovery, and we are reminded that in the face of great trials, 
Americans have always drawn on the power of hope, determination, and 
perseverance. During the 25th annual National Alcohol and Drug Addiction 
Recovery Month, we celebrate those who are seeking treatment and those 
who have found pathways to healthy, rewarding lives, and we stand with 
the families, friends, and professionals who support them.
For the more than 20 million Americans who struggle with substance use 
disorders, recovery is possible. Research shows addiction is a chronic 
disease of the brain which can be prevented and treated. However, the 
stigma associated with this disease--and the false belief that addiction 
represents a personal failing--creates fear and shame that discourage 
people from seeking treatment and prevents them from fully rejoining and 
contributing to their communities. This year's theme, ``Join the Voices 
for Recovery: Speak Up, Reach Out,'' urges those who need help to ask 
for it, and it reminds us that prevention works, treatment is effective, 
and people can and do recover. Americans seeking help for themselves or 
their loved ones can call 1-800-662-HELP, or use the ``Treatment 
Locator'' tool at www.SAMHSA.gov.
Substance use is a major public health concern, and my Administration is 
dedicated to promoting evidence-based strategies to combat it. Our 2014 
National Drug Control Strategy promotes programs to stop substance use 
before it begins in our schools and workplaces. It supports policies 
that remove barriers and expand access to treatment, making recovery a 
reality for millions of people. And under the Affordable Care Act, more 
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are able to obtain quality, affordable health coverage, and companies 
participating in the Health Insurance Marketplace are required to cover 
mental health and substance use disorder treatment services as part of 
their essential health benefits.
Recovery is a positive force that transforms individuals, families, and 
communities--but often it is a long and difficult journey. This month, 
we come together to spread its promise, and remind everyone struggling 
with substance use that a better life is possible.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 2014 as 
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. I call upon the 
people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate 
programs, ceremonies, and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of 
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9155 of August 29, 2014

National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Each year, pediatric cancer interrupts the childhood and limits the 
potential of thousands of young Americans. It is estimated that almost 
16,000 of our daughters and sons under the age of 20 will be diagnosed 
with cancer this year, and it remains the leading cause of disease-
related death for children. This month--in honor of these young 
patients, their loved ones, and all those who support them--we 
rededicate ourselves to combating this devastation.
Critical research has led to real progress in the fight against 
pediatric cancer. Improvements in treatment and increased participation 
in clinical trials have helped decrease mortality rates for many types 
of childhood cancer by more than 50 percent over the past 30 years. 
These gains remind us of the importance of supporting scientific 
advances, and give us hope for a future free from cancer in all its 
forms. My Administration continues to invest in long-term research 
efforts that will build on this progress. As part of this commitment, 
earlier this year I signed the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act, 
which established the 10-Year Pediatric Research Initiative Fund. I 
continue to call on the Congress to invest the millions of dollars 
available in this Fund to support the urgent medical innovation that 
could lead to life-changing breakthroughs.
As we continue to pursue medical advances, the Affordable Care Act is 
improving families' access to quality, affordable health coverage. 
Childhood cancer can occur suddenly, with no early symptoms, and regular 
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checkups can help detect pediatric cancer at an early stage. The 
Affordable Care Act helps millions of families access this essential 
medical care, and new protections eliminate annual and lifetime dollar 
limits on coverage. Insurance companies are also prohibited from denying 
coverage due to a history of cancer, or any other pre-existing 
condition, and from denying participation in an approved clinical trial 
for any life-threatening disease.
During National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, our Nation comes 
together to remember all those whose lives were cut short by pediatric 
cancer, to recognize the loved ones who know too well the pain it 
causes, and to support every child and every family battling cancer each 
day. We join with their loved ones and the researchers, health care 
providers, and advocates who support them as we work toward a tomorrow 
where all children are able to pursue their full measure of happiness 
without the burden of cancer.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 2014 as 
National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. I encourage all Americans to 
join me in reaffirming our commitment to fighting childhood cancer.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of 
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9156 of August 29, 2014

National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Childhood obesity is one of the most urgent health issues we face in the 
United States. Nearly one in three American children are overweight or 
obese, putting them at risk for many immediate and long-term health 
problems--including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart 
disease, diabetes, and cancer. As a Nation, we have a responsibility to 
ensure our children have every chance to fulfill their potential, and 
that starts by providing them with the opportunities to make healthy 
choices. Recent data show progress is possible: obesity rates have 
fallen by 43 percent among children ages two to five years old. But we 
must remain committed to improving the health of kids of all ages. This 
month, we build on our progress and raise awareness of the benefits of 
healthy eating and active living so our children can lead prosperous and 
productive lives.
First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative is striving to ensure 
every young person has a chance at a healthy childhood. For more than 4 
years, Let's Move! has brought together stakeholders across the public 
and private sectors to encourage and expand access to physical activity 
and nutritious foods--two components of a healthy lifestyle. Across 
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more communities have gained access to healthy and affordable food and 
the information needed to make more nutritious choices. Businesses are 
marketing healthier foods to kids, and families are buying healthier 
products.
Family members, caregivers, and other role models can also play a 
critical role in helping children make healthy choices. Those who 
support our kids can model healthy behaviors by staying active and 
preparing healthy meals at home. Families can plant kitchen gardens, 
cook together, and encourage lifestyle choices that support a healthy 
weight.
My Administration is working to make sure the hard work parents and 
caregivers are doing to teach kids healthy habits will not be undone 
outside the home. We have fought to improve the overall quality of 
school meals, and as students return to school this fall, they will have 
more opportunities than ever before to make healthy choices--including 
changes in foods offered in vending machines and a la carte lines. This 
past year, my Administration announced a new proposal to prohibit items 
that cannot be sold or served in schools from being marketed in schools. 
These measures build on the progress already made by the Healthy, 
Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, which this year will allow more than 
22,000 schools across the country to qualify to serve free, healthy 
breakfasts and lunches for all their students.
Each American has an important part to play as we build healthier 
communities for young people across our Nation. During National 
Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, we continue our work to provide every 
child with healthy food, active play, and a good example to follow. By 
committing to a healthy lifestyle for our families and eating right 
ourselves, we can help turn the tide against childhood obesity across 
our country.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 2014 as 
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. I encourage all Americans to 
learn about and engage in activities that promote healthy eating and 
greater physical activity by all our Nation's children.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of 
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9157 of August 29, 2014

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Ovarian cancer is the most deadly of all female reproductive system 
cancers. This year nearly 22,000 Americans will be diagnosed with this 
cancer, and more than 14,000 will die from it. The lives of mothers and 
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will be taken too soon, and the pain of this disease will touch too many 
families. During National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we honor the 
loved ones we have lost to this disease and all those who battle it 
today, and we continue our work to improve care and raise awareness 
about ovarian cancer.
When ovarian cancer is found in its early stages, treatment is most 
effective and the chances for recovery are greatest. But ovarian cancer 
is difficult to detect early--there is no simple and reliable way to 
screen for this disease, symptoms are often not clear until later 
stages, and most women are diagnosed without being at high risk. That is 
why it is important for all women to pay attention to their bodies and 
know what is normal for them. Women who experience unexplained changes--
including abdominal pain, pressure, and swelling--should talk with their 
health care provider. To learn more about the risk factors and symptoms 
of ovarian cancer, Americans can visit www.Cancer.gov.
Regular health checkups increase the chance of early detection, and the 
Affordable Care Act expands this critical care to millions of women. 
Insurance companies are now required to cover well-woman visits, which 
provide women an opportunity to talk with their health care provider, 
and insurers are prohibited from charging a copayment for this service.
For the thousands of women affected by ovarian cancer, the Affordable 
Care Act also prohibits insurance companies from denying coverage due to 
a pre-existing condition, such as cancer or a family history of cancer; 
prevents insurers from denying participation in an approved clinical 
trial for any life-threatening disease; and eliminates annual and 
lifetime dollar limits on coverage. And as we work to ease the burden of 
ovarian cancer for today's patients, my Administration continues to 
invest in the critical research that will lead to earlier detection, 
improved care, and the medical breakthroughs of tomorrow.
Ovarian cancer and the hardship it brings have affected too many lives. 
This month, our Nation stands with everyone who has been touched by this 
disease, and we recognize all those committed to advancing the fight 
against this cancer through research, advocacy, and quality care. 
Together, let us renew our commitment to reducing the impact of ovarian 
cancer and to a future free from cancer in all its forms.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 2014 as 
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. I call upon citizens, 
government agencies, organizations, health care providers, and research 
institutions to raise ovarian cancer awareness and continue helping 
Americans live longer, healthier lives. I also urge women across our 
country to talk to their health care providers and learn more about this 
disease.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of 
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9158 of August 29, 2014

National Preparedness Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In times of emergency, our Nation pulls together--neighbors support each 
other, communities react with compassion, and afterward, our country 
emerges stronger and more resilient. But before emergencies occur, we 
must make sure we are ready to respond, and it is every American's 
responsibility to be prepared. There are simple but important steps we 
can all take to ensure we know what to do and have what we need in the 
event of a crisis. National Preparedness Month is an opportunity to talk 
with our families, friends, and colleagues about the risks in our 
communities and to practice our responses in all the places we regularly 
visit.
Emergencies--from hurricanes and wildfires to cyber and terrorist 
attacks--can strike anywhere at any time. Americans should be familiar 
with local threats and hazards and take steps to reduce their 
devastating impacts. Families should assemble a disaster supplies kit 
well in advance and have a plan to reconnect after a tragedy. To make 
sure you are ready in the event of a crisis and to learn more about the 
types of disasters common in your area, visit www.Ready.gov or 
www.Listo.gov.
In regions affected by disaster, my Administration invested billions of 
dollars during the immediate aftermath to support a rapid response. We 
bolstered coordination with our local, State, tribal, and territorial 
partners to cut through red tape and kept our commitment to rebuild 
stronger and fully recover together. We are harnessing our Nation's 
innovative spirit to develop new tools and technologies that will 
empower survivors and better inform Americans before, during, and after 
an emergency. My Administration also launched America's PrepareAthon! to 
assist with increasing local readiness. Through this initiative, 
communities across our country will participate in the second national 
day of action on September 30, providing Americans of all ages with 
resources and opportunities to increase their preparedness.
Our Nation also faces longer wildfire seasons, more severe droughts, 
heavier rainfall, and more frequent flooding in a changing climate. That 
is why, as part of my Climate Action Plan, we are committed to building 
smarter, more resilient infrastructure that can withstand more frequent 
and more devastating natural disasters and to supporting our communities 
as they prepare for these impacts.
When and where emergencies occur are beyond our control--but how we 
prepare and how we respond are up to us. This month, we honor the heroes 
who put the needs and lives of others before their own and rush to help 
in times of tragedy: our emergency responders and other extraordinary 
Americans who are prepared to act in critical moments. Let us resolve to 
be ready for any crisis and work to inspire a new generation of 
Americans, vested with the knowledge and experience to protect 
themselves, their families, and their communities in the face of any 
challenge.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
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the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 2014 as 
National Preparedness Month. I encourage all Americans to recognize the 
importance of preparedness and work together to enhance our national 
security, resilience, and readiness.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of 
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9159 of August 29, 2014

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among American men. 
They are fathers, brothers, and sons--and this year, more than 230,000 
of them are expected to be diagnosed with this disease. During National 
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we honor all those whose lives have 
been touched by this disease, and we renew our commitment to reducing 
its devastating impact through more effective prevention, detection, and 
treatment.
Since the mid-1990s, the mortality rate for prostate cancer has fallen, 
but too many men--an estimated 29,000 this year--will die from this 
disease, and even more are at risk. Increased awareness can help these 
men make informed choices about their health. While the exact causes of 
prostate cancer remain unknown, medical research has identified well-
established risk factors with which men should be familiar, including 
age, family history, and race. I encourage all men, especially those at 
higher risk, to talk with their doctors about how prostate cancer could 
affect them.
My Administration continues to invest in critical research to help 
better prevent this disease and treat it with fewer side effects, and to 
further our understanding of the disproportionate impact prostate cancer 
has on African-American men. As part of the Affordable Care Act, more 
options for quality, affordable health coverage are available and new 
protections are in place, expanding access to life-saving care for 
millions of Americans, including those impacted by prostate cancer. 
Insurance companies can no longer deny coverage due to a pre-existing 
condition, such as cancer, or deny participation in an approved clinical 
trial for any life-threatening disease. And men fighting prostate cancer 
are no longer faced with annual or lifetime dollar limits on coverage 
that could disrupt their treatments.
Even as we continue the urgent work of improving care, too many lives 
will be disrupted and too many families will experience the pain of 
prostate cancer. But we must remain steadfast in our commitment to ease 
the burden of this disease, and every day we must continue to work 
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This month, as we come together to raise awareness about prostate 
cancer, we remember those we lost to this disease. Let us support the 
patients who continue to battle this cancer each day and the families 
who stand by their side, and recognize the tireless work of our Nation's 
health care providers, researchers, and advocates.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 2014 as 
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. I encourage all citizens, 
government agencies, private businesses, non-profit organizations, and 
other groups to join in activities that will increase awareness and 
prevention of prostate cancer.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of 
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9160 of August 29, 2014

National Wilderness Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Fifty years ago, a forward-thinking Nation came together, a President 
put pen to paper, and a great society secured an enduring gift for 
future generations. Signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on September 
3, 1964, the Wilderness Act and the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act 
began a new era of American conservation. Together, they set aside an 
initial 9.1 million acres of Federal land for the use and enjoyment of 
the American people and recognized our obligation to preserve a piece of 
our original and unspoiled splendor for posterity. For the first time, 
our Nation defined vast stretches of our continent as wilderness and 
codified the simple premise that when we take something from the earth, 
we have a responsibility to give something back. On the anniversary of 
this environmental milestone, we reflect on our rich tradition of 
stewardship, which has preserved the wild and scenic places we enjoy 
today, and renew our commitment to advancing our country's legacy of 
conservation in our own time.
Our Nation's wilderness shaped the growth of our country and the 
character and spirit of our people. Early pioneers explored its expanse 
as they pushed westward, and its natural bounty sustained settlers who 
found new land and new opportunities for prosperity. Today our vast 
wilderness--which has grown to more than 109 million protected acres--
provides laboratories for our researchers and classrooms for our 
students pursuing new frontiers of science, medicine, and technology. 
This land is the habitat for our Nation's diverse flora and fauna and 
refuge for Americans of all ages. And it supports recreation and tourism 
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My Administration continues to pursue a conservation agenda for the 21st 
century. During my first year as President, I designated over 2 million 
acres of wilderness and more than 1,000 miles of rivers. And earlier 
this year, I established the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National 
Monument, marking the eleventh time I have used my Executive authority 
to protect our pristine landscapes and historic and cultural heritage.
America's open spaces stretch from rocky mountain tops to windswept 
tundras, but they are also found between city blocks and at the end of 
country roads. In small towns and urban centers across our Nation, my 
Administration is working to reconnect Americans to our natural beauty. 
To empower local communities to protect and utilize these natural 
resources, we launched the America's Great Outdoors Initiative. For 
decades, the Land and Water Conservation Fund has supported these 
efforts by making critical investments to increase access to the 
outdoors for hunting and other recreation, protect our country's iconic 
features--from National Parks to Civil War battlefields--and advance 
over 40,000 local projects establishing everything from baseball fields 
to community green spaces. But 50 years after President Johnson signed 
the Fund into law, it is set to expire without action from the Congress. 
I have called for the full and permanent funding of this vital tool of 
environmental stewardship, and I continue to work to make it easier for 
families to spend time outside no matter where they live.
Today, our outdoor spaces are more precious than ever, and it is more 
important than ever to come together and protect them for the next 
generation. During National Wilderness Month, we draw on the audacity 
and vision of previous generations of environmental stewards and resolve 
to do our part to preserve our planet for our children and for their 
children.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 2014 as 
National Wilderness Month. I invite all Americans to visit and enjoy our 
wilderness areas, to learn about their vast history, and to aid in the 
protection of our precious national treasures.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of 
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9161 of August 29, 2014

Labor Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

On Labor Day, we honor the legacy of our working women and men who have 
played a defining role in the American story and all those who carry 
forward our Nation's proud tradition of hard work, responsibility, and 
sacrifice. From assembly lines to classrooms, across highways and steel 
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American workers strengthen the foundation of our country and 
demonstrate that our economy grows best from the middle out.
For generations, working Americans have fought to build a better life 
for their families and a better future for their country. United in the 
cause of dignity and justice in the workplace, they organized for the 
workplace protections that have helped build the largest and most 
prosperous economy in the world, including the 40-hour workweek, 
overtime pay, and safe working conditions. Each hard-won victory, from 
laws establishing collective bargaining to those guaranteeing a minimum 
wage, has helped raise standards of living for people across our Nation 
and provided them with opportunities to climb the ladder of success.
In the same spirit of strength and resilience, Americans today have 
battled back from a financial crisis, a weakening economic foundation, 
and the worst recession of our lifetimes. We have brought manufacturing 
jobs back to America, invested in skills and education, and begun to lay 
the groundwork for stronger, more durable economic growth.
But we still have more work left to do to reverse the forces that have 
conspired against working Americans for decades. As we seek to 
strengthen our economy and our middle class, we must secure a better 
bargain for all--one where everyone who works hard in America has a 
chance to get ahead. I am committed to boosting economic mobility by 
empowering our workers and making sure an honest day's work is rewarded 
with an honest day's pay. My Administration is fighting for a fair 
minimum wage for every employee because nobody who works full-time 
should ever have to raise a family in poverty. We must also eliminate 
pay discrimination so women receive equal pay for equal work, combat 
unfair labor practices, and continue to defend the collective bargaining 
rights our parents and grandparents fought so hard for.
As we celebrate Labor Day, we reflect on the efforts of those who came 
before us to increase opportunity, expand the middle class, and build 
security for our families, and we rededicate ourselves to moving forward 
with this work in our time. We stand united behind our great American 
workforce as we lay the path for economic growth and prosperity.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 1, 2014, as 
Labor Day. I call upon all public officials and people of the United 
States to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and 
activities that honor the contributions and resilience of working 
Americans.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of 
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9162 of September 4, 2014

National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In the footprints of two mighty towers, at a hallowed field where heroic 
actions saved even more heartbreak and destruction, and outside a 
Pentagon wall where we have rebuilt but still remember--in these sacred 
sites and in quiet corners across our country, we join together this 
week to remember the tragedy of thirteen Septembers ago. We stand with 
those who grieve as we offer some measure of comfort once more. We honor 
the courage and selflessness of all who responded. We reflect on the 
strength and grace that lift us up from the depths of our despair. Above 
all, we reaffirm the true spirit of 9/11--love, compassion, and 
sacrifice--and we enshrine it forever in the heart of our Nation.
No matter how many years pass, we will never forget the innocent souls 
stolen on that dark day: parents, children, siblings, and spouses of 
every race and creed. Dusty helmets, polished badges, and soot-stained 
gloves serve as small symbols of those who gave everything so others 
might live. But the stories of all those lost and the beauty of their 
lives shine on in those they left behind. The sacrifice of so many has 
forever shaped our Nation, and we have emerged a stronger, more 
resilient America. We stand tall and unafraid, because no act of terror 
can match the character of our Union or change who we are.
Each year as our Nation mourns, our faith restores us and summons within 
us the sense of common purpose we rediscovered after the attacks. Prayer 
and humble reflection carry us forward on the path we travel together, 
helping mend deep wounds still sore from loss. These lasting virtues 
sustain us not just for one day, but every day.
On this solemn anniversary, let us reaffirm the fundamental American 
values of freedom and tolerance--values that stand in stark contrast to 
the nihilism of those who attacked us. Let us give thanks for all the 
men and women in uniform who defend these values from new threats, and 
let us remember those who laid down their lives for our country. May our 
faith reveal that even the darkest night gives way to a brighter dawn.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Friday, September 5 
through Sunday, September 7, 2014, as National Days of Prayer and 
Remembrance. I ask that the people of the United States honor and 
remember the victims of September 11, 2001, and their loved ones through 
prayer, contemplation, memorial services, the visiting of memorials, the 
ringing of bells, evening candlelight remembrance vigils, and other 
appropriate ceremonies and activities. I invite people around the world 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9163 of September 5, 2014

National Grandparents Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Each year, we pause to salute the grandmothers and grandfathers who 
strengthen our families and shape our Nation. Through decades of hard 
work, they have broken down barriers and blazed pathways for the 
generations that followed, and they continue to provide inspiration and 
support to their children and grandchildren. On National Grandparents 
Day, we honor the anchors of our families and recognize the immeasurable 
ways they enrich our lives.
With grit and determination, our grandparents have built better lives 
for their loved ones and a better future for our country. From 
battlefields to factory floors, their relentless pursuit of progress has 
created new opportunities and made America more equal and more just. 
They have ushered in revolutionary advances in science and technology, 
putting us at the forefront of innovation. And they have shared in some 
of life's most cherished memories--from small moments to personal 
milestones--and been a source of comfort in difficult times.
Across our country, grandparents continue to contribute to their 
families and communities in countless ways. They volunteer in their 
neighborhoods, and for more than 5 million grandchildren, they serve as 
the head of household, providing unconditional love and support. Their 
tenacious spirit, commitment to family, and sense of service remind us 
that after a lifetime of hard work, they deserve to retire with security 
and dignity.
Today, we pay tribute to our grandparents and all the older Americans 
who have reached across generations and played an important role in our 
lives. With profound gratitude, we celebrate all they have accomplished 
and given to our Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 7, 2014, as 
National Grandparents Day. I call upon all Americans to take the time to 
honor their own grandparents and those in their community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9164 of September 9, 2014

Twentieth Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Twenty years ago, our Nation came together to declare our commitment to 
end violence against women. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), 
written by then United States Senator Joe Biden and signed into law on 
September 13, 1994, changed the way our country responds to domestic 
abuse and sexual assault. At a time when many considered domestic abuse 
to be a private family matter and victims were left to suffer in 
silence, this law enshrined a simple promise: every American should be 
able to pursue her or his own measure of happiness free from the fear of 
harm. On the anniversary of this landmark legislation, we rededicate 
ourselves to strengthening the protections it first codified, and we 
reaffirm the basic human right to be free from violence and abuse.
The Violence Against Women Act created a vital network of services for 
victims. It expanded the number of shelters and rape crisis centers 
across America and established a national hotline. The law improved our 
criminal justice system and provided specialized training to law 
enforcement, helping them better understand the unique challenges 
victims face. It spurred new State laws and protections and changed the 
way people think about domestic abuse; today, more women are empowered 
to speak out, and more girls grow up aware of their right to be free 
from abuse.
Last year, I was proud to renew our pledge to our mothers and daughters 
by reauthorizing VAWA and extending its protections--because no matter 
where you live or who you love, everybody deserves security, justice, 
and dignity. These new protections make Native American communities 
safer and more secure and help ensure victims do not face discrimination 
based on sexual orientation or gender identity when they seek 
assistance. They provide our law enforcement officials with better tools 
to investigate rape and increase access to housing so no woman has to 
choose between a violent home and no home at all. And my Administration 
continues to build on the foundation of this legislation, launching new 
initiatives to reduce teen dating violence and to combat sexual assault 
on college campuses.
VAWA has provided hope, safety, and a new chance at life for women and 
children across our Nation. With advocates, law enforcement officers, 
and courageous women who have shared their stories joined in common 
purpose, our country has changed its culture; we have made clear to 
victims that they are not alone and reduced the incidence of domestic 
violence. But we still have more work to do. Too many women continue to 
live in fear in their own homes, too many victims still know the pain of 
abuse, and too many families have had to mourn the loss of their loved 
ones. It has to end--because even one is too many. For as long as it 
takes, my Administration will keep pushing to make progress on our 
military bases, in our homes, at schools, and across our country.
Two decades later, a tireless effort has yielded a better, stronger 
Nation. And on the anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act, we 
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to work toward a more perfect society, where the dreams of our mothers 
and daughters are not limited by fear and where every person can feel 
safe.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim the Twentieth Anniversary 
of the Violence Against Women Act. I call upon men and women of all 
ages, communities, organizations, and all levels of government, to work 
in collaboration to end violence against women.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9165 of September 10, 2014

Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

America will never forget the September tragedy that shook our Nation's 
core 13 years ago. On a day that began like so many others, a clear blue 
sky was pierced by billowing black smoke as a wave of grief crashed over 
us. But in one of our darkest moments, we summoned strength and courage, 
and out of horrible devastation emerged the best of our humanity. On 
this solemn anniversary, we pause in remembrance, in reflection, and 
once again in unity.
On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 men, women, and children--friends 
and neighbors, sisters and brothers, mothers and fathers, sons and 
daughters--were taken from us with a heartbreaking swiftness and 
cruelty. As we come together once more to mourn their loss, we also 
recall how the worst terrorist attack in our history brought out the 
true character of the American people. Courageous firefighters rushed 
into an inferno, brave rescue workers charged up stairs, and coworkers 
carried others to safety. Americans in distant cities and local towns 
united in common purpose, demonstrating the spirit of our Nation; people 
drove across the country to volunteer, donors lined up to give blood, 
and organizations collected food and clothing. And in our Nation's hour 
of need, millions of young Americans raised in a time of peace 
volunteered to don the uniforms of our country's military and defend our 
values around the world.
As we remember all those we lost on that day and the Americans who made 
the ultimate sacrifice in the wars that followed, we must strive to 
carry forward their legacy. On this National Day of Service and 
Remembrance, we take up their unfinished work and pay tribute to their 
lives with service and charity. Through these acts and quiet gestures, 
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their memory and reclaim our sense of togetherness. I encourage all 
Americans to visit www.Serve.gov or www.Servir.gov to learn more about 
service opportunities across our country.
In the face of great terror, some turned to God and many found comfort 
in family and friends--but all Americans came together as one people 
united not only in our grief, but also in our determination to stand 
with one another and support the country we love. Today and all days, we 
remember the patriots who endure in the hearts of our Nation and their 
families who have known the awful depths of loss. In their spirit, let 
us resolve to move forward together and rededicate ourselves to the 
ideals that define our Union as we work to strengthen our communities 
and better our world.
By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), 
the Congress has designated September 11 of each year as ``Patriot 
Day,'' and by Public Law 111-13, approved April 21, 2009, the Congress 
has requested the observance of September 11 as an annually recognized 
``National Day of Service and Remembrance.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, do hereby proclaim September 11, 2014, as Patriot Day and 
National Day of Service and Remembrance. I call upon all departments, 
agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States to display the flag 
of the United States at half-staff on Patriot Day and National Day of 
Service and Remembrance in honor of the individuals who lost their lives 
on September 11, 2001. I invite the Governors of the United States and 
its Territories and interested organizations and individuals to join in 
this observance. I call upon the people of the United States to 
participate in community service in honor of those our Nation lost, to 
observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, including 
remembrance services, and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 
8:46 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time to honor the innocent victims who 
perished as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9166 of September 12, 2014

National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Nearly 50 years after the United States first observed what was then 
National Hispanic Heritage Week, Hispanics represent a vibrant and 
thriving part of our diverse Nation. Their histories and cultures 
stretch across centuries, and the contributions of those who come to our 
shores today in search of their dreams continue to add new chapters in 
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This month, we honor the rich heritage of the Hispanic community and 
celebrate its countless achievements.
This month's theme, ``Hispanics: A legacy of history, a present of 
action and a future of success,'' reminds us of all the ways Hispanics 
have enriched our Union and shaped our character. From those with roots 
that trace back generations to those who have just set out in pursuit of 
the promise of America, they have come to represent the spirit of our 
Nation: that with hard work, you can build a better life for yourself 
and a better future for your children. Hispanics have served honorably 
in our Armed Forces, defending the values we hold dear. They have 
transformed industries with new, innovative ideas. And they have led and 
inspired movements that have made our Nation more equal and more just.
In these accomplishments, we recognize that when we lift up the Hispanic 
community, we strengthen our Nation; when we create more ladders of 
opportunity, we provide the chance for all Americans to reach their 
greatest potential. My Administration is committed to supporting and 
fighting for policies that help Hispanics succeed. We are investing in 
programs that better prepare students and workers for today's economy, 
continuing to address disparities in health care, and pushing 
initiatives that grow our middle class.
Reforming our immigration system remains crucial for our economic 
future. When workers educated in America are unable to stay and innovate 
here, we are deprived of their full contributions, and when immigrants 
have to labor in the shadows, they often earn unfair wages and their 
families and our economy suffer. That is why I continue to call on the 
Congress to enact comprehensive immigration reform, and why I am 
determined to address our broken immigration system through executive 
action in a way that is sustainable and effective, and within the 
confines of the law.
America has always drawn its strength from the contributions of a 
diverse people. Throughout our Nation, Hispanics are advancing our 
economy, improving our communities, and bettering our country. During 
National Hispanic Heritage Month, let us renew our commitment to 
ensuring ours remains a society where the talents and potential of all 
its members can be fully realized.
To honor the achievements of Hispanics in America, the Congress by 
Public Law 100-402, as amended, has authorized and requested the 
President to issue annually a proclamation designating September 15 
through October 15 as ``National Hispanic Heritage Month.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, do hereby proclaim September 15 through October 15, 2014, as 
National Hispanic Heritage Month. I call upon public officials, 
educators, librarians, and all Americans to observe this month with 
appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9167 of September 12, 2014

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In America, every child should have access to a world-class education. 
Our Nation's classrooms cultivate and challenge young minds and build a 
skilled and competitive workforce, securing a brighter future for our 
children and our country. Across America, Hispanic-Serving Institutions 
(HSIs) provide essential education opportunities and play a vital role 
in fulfilling our responsibility to the rising group of Hispanic 
innovators, entrepreneurs, artists, and scholars. This week, we honor 
these halls of learning and recommit ourselves to inspiring and 
preparing the next generation of leaders.
Our Nation can strengthen our economy and have the highest proportion of 
college graduates in the world by 2020, but achieving this goal will 
require us to unlock the full talents and potential of every student. 
Hispanic Americans represent the largest and one of the fastest growing 
minority groups in the United States, yet they are continually 
underrepresented in our colleges and universities. HSIs--where more than 
half of America's Hispanic undergraduates attend--are critical to 
increasing the college enrollment, retention, and graduation rates of 
this expanding population. That is why the Federal Government is 
investing more than $1 billion over 10 years in these schools to renew, 
reform, and expand higher education programs for Hispanics.
Today, the Hispanic dropout rate has fallen by more than half, and more 
Hispanics are enrolled in college than ever before--but we have more 
work to do to ensure that hardworking students are never priced out of a 
higher education. My Administration has increased Pell Grants, expanded 
pathways to earn degrees at our community colleges, and offered new 
tuition tax credits and better student loan repayment options to 
millions of people, and we will keep fighting to improve college 
affordability throughout our country. By lowering the cost of college 
for students and their parents and supporting HSIs, we can extend the 
promise of a college degree to an increasing number of Hispanics.
In a changing economy, a college education is one of the surest ways 
into the middle class, and this week we celebrate institutions that help 
improve the lives of their students and revitalize the communities where 
they serve. Let us never forget that the future belongs to the nation 
that best educates its people. When we strengthen our HSIs, we help 
ensure that all our children, no matter who they are or where they come 
from, have the chance to achieve their dreams.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 14 through 
September 20, 2014, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week. I 
call on public officials, educators, and all the people of the United 
States to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and 
activities that acknowledge the many ways these institutions and their 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9168 of September 16, 2014

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, Constitution Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Eleven years after a small band of patriots declared the independence of 
our new Nation, our Framers set out to refine the promise of liberty and 
codify the principles of our Republic. Though the topics were 
contentious and the debate fierce, the delegates' shared ideals and 
commitment to a more perfect Union yielded compromise. Signed on 
September 17, 1787, our Constitution enshrined--in parchment and in the 
heart of our young country--the foundation of justice, equality, 
dignity, and fairness, and became the cornerstone of the world's oldest 
constitutional democracy.
For more than two centuries, our founding charter has guided our 
progress and defined us as a people. It has endured as a society of 
farmers and merchants advanced to form the most dynamic economy on 
earth; as a small army of militias grew to the finest military the world 
has ever known; and as a Nation of 13 original States expanded to 50, 
from sea to shining sea. Our Founders could not have foreseen the 
challenges our country has faced, but they crafted an extraordinary 
document. It allowed for protest and new ideas that would broaden 
democracy's reach. And it stood the test of a civil war, after which it 
provided the framework to usher in a new birth of freedom through the 
13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments.
America's revolutionary experiment in democracy has, from its first 
moments, been a beacon of hope and opportunity for people around the 
world, inspiring some to call for freedom in their own land and others 
to seek the blessings of liberty in ours. The United States has always 
been a nation of immigrants. We are strengthened by our diversity and 
united by our fidelity to a set of tenets. We know it is not only our 
bloodlines or an accident of birth that make us Americans. It is our 
firm belief that out of many we are one; that we are united by our 
convictions and our unalienable rights. Each year on Citizenship Day, we 
recognize our newest citizens whose journeys have been made possible by 
our founding documents and whose contributions have given meaning to our 
charter's simple words.
Our Constitution reflects the values we cherish as a people and the 
ideals we strive for as a society. It secures the privileges we enjoy as 
citizens, but also demands participation, responsibility, and service to 
our country and to one another. As we celebrate our Nation's strong and 
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we are reminded that our work is never truly done. Let us renew our 
commitment to these sacred principles and resolve to advance their 
spirit in our time.
In remembrance of the signing of the Constitution and in recognition of 
the Americans who strive to uphold the duties and responsibilities of 
citizenship, the Congress, by joint resolution of February 29, 1952 (36 
U.S.C. 106), designated September 17 as ``Constitution Day and 
Citizenship Day,'' and by joint resolution of August 2, 1956 (36 U.S.C. 
108), requested that the President proclaim the week beginning September 
17 and ending September 23 of each year as ``Constitution Week.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, do hereby proclaim September 17, 2014, as Constitution Day and 
Citizenship Day, and September 17 through September 23, 2014, as 
Constitution Week. I encourage Federal, State, and local officials, as 
well as leaders of civic, social, and educational organizations, to 
conduct ceremonies and programs that bring together community members to 
reflect on the importance of active citizenship, recognize the enduring 
strength of our Constitution, and reaffirm our commitment to the rights 
and obligations of citizenship in this great Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9169 of September 18, 2014

National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

America's history shines with patriots who have answered the call to 
serve. From Minutemen who gathered on a green in Lexington to a great 
generation that faced down Communism and all those in our military 
today, their sacrifices have strengthened our Nation and helped secure 
more than two centuries of freedom. As our Armed Forces defend our 
homeland from new threats in a changing world, we remain committed to a 
profound obligation that dates back to the earliest days of our 
founding--the United States does not ever leave our men and women in 
uniform behind. On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we express the 
solemn promise of a country and its people to our service members who 
have not returned home and their families: you are not forgotten.
My Administration remains dedicated to accounting as fully as possible 
for our Nation's missing heroes, lost on battlefields where the sounds 
of war ceased decades ago and in countries where our troops are deployed 
today. Whether they are gone for a day or for decades, their absence is 
felt. They are missed during holidays and around dinner tables, and 
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bear this burden without closure. Americans who gave their last full 
measure of devotion deserve to be buried with honor and dignity, and 
those who are still unaccounted for must be returned to their families. 
We will never give up our search for them, and we will continue our work 
to secure the release of our citizens who are unjustly detained abroad. 
Today, we acknowledge that we owe a profound debt of gratitude to all 
those who have given of themselves to protect our Union and our way of 
life, and we honor them by working to uphold this sacred trust.
On September 19, 2014, the stark black and white banner symbolizing 
America's Missing in Action and Prisoners of War will be flown over the 
White House; the United States Capitol; the Departments of State, 
Defense, and Veterans Affairs; the Selective Service System 
Headquarters; the World War II Memorial; the Korean War Veterans 
Memorial; the Vietnam Veterans Memorial; United States post offices; 
national cemeteries; and other locations across our country. We raise 
this flag as a solemn reminder of our obligation to always remember the 
sacrifices made to defend our Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 19, 2014, as 
National POW/MIA Recognition Day. I urge all Americans to observe this 
day of honor and remembrance with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9170 of September 19, 2014

National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Across our Nation, farmers and ranchers labor through difficult and 
often dangerous conditions to write their chapter in the narrative that 
sustains our Union. It is the story of hard work and ingenuity that 
built our country--of a farmer who stretches the last moments of 
daylight to tend his crops and a rancher who gathers her herd and 
teaches her son the family trade. It is the story of America's 
agricultural sector, which powers progress in our rural communities and 
moves our Nation forward. As we recognize National Farm Safety and 
Health Week, we pay tribute to our agriculturists and renew our efforts 
to ensure their safety.
America depends on our farmers and ranchers to clothe our families, feed 
our people, and fuel our cars and trucks. And with their determined 
spirit and know-how, they have bolstered our economy with the strongest 
5-year stretch of farm exports in our history. To support this vital 
industry and build on its record growth, this year I signed the Farm 
Bill, which lifts up small ranches and family farms by investing in 
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agriculture. It also provides crop insurance, so that when disasters 
strike, our farmers do not lose everything they have worked to build.
While our farmers and ranchers are the best in the world, agriculture 
remains one of our country's most hazardous industries. Producers and 
their families are exposed to numerous safety and health dangers--from 
vehicular fatalities and heat-related illnesses to injuries from falls 
and sicknesses from exposure to pesticides and chemicals. With 
preparation and proper training, these risks can be limited and lives 
can be saved. That is why my Administration continues to pursue 
innovative and comprehensive ways to lessen these hazards. We have 
invested in programs that improve youth farm safety, and last year, we 
announced plans to support the development of a national safety training 
curriculum for young agricultural workers.
This week, we salute all those who carry forward our Nation's proud 
tradition on sprawling ranches and cross-hatched fields. Let us recommit 
to raising awareness of the dangers they face and doing our part to 
protect their health and well-being. Together, we can ensure a safer 
future for this great American industry.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 21 through 
September 27, 2014, as National Farm Safety and Health Week. I call upon 
the agencies, organizations, businesses, and extension services that 
serve America's agricultural workers to strengthen their commitment to 
promoting farm safety and health programs. I also urge Americans to 
honor our agricultural heritage and express appreciation to our farmers, 
ranchers, and farmworkers for their contributions to our Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9171 of September 19, 2014

National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

On the eve of our Nation's birth, a courageous people stood up to the 
tyranny of an empire and declared their independence. They proclaimed 
the values of equality and justice and fought a revolution to secure 
them. In 13 colonies, farmers and tradesmen laid their lives on the 
line, picked up arms, and answered their new country's call to defend 
freedom.
Throughout our history, patriotic Americans have always stepped up in 
our Nation's time of need. It is in this spirit that our National Guard 
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week, we honor all those who stand ready to defend our way of life and 
the families, employers, and communities who support them.
More than 1 million citizen-Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and 
Coast Guardsmen serve our country in the National Guard and Reserve. 
They live in our communities and work in our cities and towns. We know 
them as our teachers, coaches, and doctors--but when a crisis strikes or 
the strength of our military is needed, they leave the comfort of their 
civilian lives to protect our Nation. Members of the Guard and Reserve 
have responded to disasters at home and have served tours of duty in 
Iraq and Afghanistan.
Our country is grateful to all our Guardsmen and Reservists and the 
employers who stand behind them and their families. By providing 
workplace flexibility and helping the advancement of their civilian 
careers, employers ease the burden on those who serve and their loved 
ones. And we appreciate all our country's businesses that go above and 
beyond in small and large ways to recognize our patriots. We know that 
when it comes to supporting our Nation's heroes, everybody can do 
something--every business, every school, and every American.
The United States has a profound obligation to care for those who serve 
in our Armed Forces, and my Administration will keep providing 
unprecedented support to the members of our military. We have increased 
access to Federal education benefits for service members and their loved 
ones and worked to improve our veterans health care system. This year, 
in conjunction with First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden's 
Joining Forces initiative, we launched the Veterans Employment Center, 
an online tool that connects veterans, transitioning service members, 
and their families with employers who are seeking to leverage their 
skills and talents. It is the first Government-wide program to bring 
career resources and job opportunities together in one place. My 
Administration will keep engaging all sectors of society to give our 
military communities the support they have earned.
During National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, we 
salute the heroes in our everyday lives. As a Nation, let us renew our 
commitment to serve the families who represent the best of America as 
well as they serve us.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 21 through 
September 27, 2014, as National Employer Support of the Guard and 
Reserve Week. I call upon all Americans to join me in expressing our 
heartfelt thanks to the members of the National Guard and Reserve and 
their civilian employers. I also call on State and local officials, 
private organizations, and all military commanders, to observe this week 
with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9172 of September 19, 2014

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

For generations, the promise of an education has been a beacon of hope 
for millions of Americans seeking a better life. At a time when it was 
deemed illegal for African Americans to learn to read or write, brave 
men and women took great risks to learn these skills in secret. And 
after the Civil War, determined individuals made extraordinary 
sacrifices to establish the institutions we know today as Historically 
Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). These schools waged a war 
against illiteracy and ignorance and offered a newly free people the 
opportunity to write their own chapter in the American story. This week, 
we honor their important legacy and renew our commitment to their 
spirit: that every person deserves a chance to succeed.
Over more than 150 years, HBCUs have provided students with the tools to 
meet the challenges of a changing world. These institutions are hubs of 
opportunity that lift up Americans and instill in their students a sense 
of who they are and what they can become. Their campuses are engines of 
economic growth and community service and proven ladders of 
intergenerational advancement. Across our country, their graduates 
strengthen our communities, lead our industries, and serve our Nation. 
And their successes inspire the next cohort of graduates and leaders.
HBCUs have forged pathways to help students overcome barriers to equal 
opportunity, but more work remains to ensure that a world-class 
education is within the reach of every person willing to work for it. 
That is why my Administration is fighting to make college more 
affordable with larger grants and low-interest loans. We are investing 
hundreds of millions of dollars in HBCUs, and because half of all 
students at these schools are the first in their family to attend 
college, we are supporting programs that help these first-generation 
scholars succeed. Our goal is to have the highest proportion of college 
graduates in the world by 2020, and investing in these institutions and 
their students will play a vital part in meeting it.
Today, because of the work of bold leaders--and of parents and 
grandparents who never dreamed of going to college themselves but who 
saved and sacrificed so their children could--more young people have the 
chance to achieve their greatest potential and full measure of 
happiness. During National Historically Black Colleges and Universities 
Week, we recognize the ways these schools have made our Nation more just 
and we continue our work to make higher education accessible to every 
child in America.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 21 through

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September 27, 2014, as National Historically Black Colleges and 
Universities Week. I call upon educators, public officials, professional 
organizations, corporations, and all Americans to observe this week with 
appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that acknowledge the 
countless contributions these institutions and their alumni have made to 
our country.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9173 of September 25, 2014

Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument Expansion

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Through Proclamation 8336 of January 6, 2009, the President established 
the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument (``Monument'') to 
protect and preserve the marine environment around Wake, Baker, Howland, 
and Jarvis Islands, Johnston and Palmyra Atolls, and Kingman Reef for 
the care and management of the historic and scientific objects therein. 
The Monument is an important part of the most widespread collection of 
marine- and terrestrial-life protected areas on the planet, sustaining 
many endemic species including corals, fish, shellfish, marine mammals, 
seabirds, water birds, land birds, insects, and vegetation not found 
elsewhere. The Monument includes the lands, waters, and submerged and 
emergent lands of the seven Pacific Remote Islands to lines of latitude 
and longitude that lie approximately 50 nautical miles from the mean low 
water lines of those seven Pacific Remote Islands. The islands of 
Jarvis, Howland, and Baker were also the location of notable bravery and 
sacrifice by a small number of voluntary Hawaiian colonists, known as 
Hui Panala`au, who occupied the islands from 1935 to 1942 to help secure 
the U.S. territorial claim over the islands.
The area around the Monument includes the waters and submerged lands to 
the extent of the seaward limit of the United States Exclusive Economic 
Zone (``U.S. EEZ'') up to 200 nautical miles from the baseline from 
which the breadth of the territorial sea of these seven Pacific Remote 
Islands is measured. The U.S. EEZ areas adjacent to Wake and Jarvis 
Islands and Johnston Atoll (``adjacent areas'') contain significant 
objects of scientific interest that are part of this highly pristine 
deep sea and open ocean ecosystem with unique biodiversity. These 
adjacent areas hold a large number of undersea mountains (``seamounts'') 
that may provide habitat for colonies of deepwater corals many thousands 
of years old. These adjacent areas' pelagic environment provides habitat 
and forage for tunas, turtles, manta rays, sharks, cetaceans, and 
seabirds that have evolved with a foraging technique that depends on 
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A significant geological feature of the adjacent areas is the undersea 
mountains. A seamount is a mountain rising from the seabed that does not 
reach the sea surface. Most often seamounts occur in chains or clusters. 
Nearly all of the seamounts in the adjacent areas are volcanoes: some 
are still erupting actively, and others stopped erupting long ago. The 
Monument includes 33 seamounts; the adjacent areas include approximately 
132 more. The additional seamounts provide important opportunities for 
scientific exploration and study. Estimates are that 15 to 44 percent of 
the species on a seamount or seamount group are found nowhere else on 
Earth. Roughly 5 to 10 percent of invertebrates found on each survey of 
a seamount are new to science. Some seamounts have pools of undiscovered 
species. The approximately 132 seamounts in the adjacent areas provide 
the opportunity for identification and discovery of many species not yet 
known to humans, with possibilities for research, medicines, and other 
important uses.
The adjacent areas also provide an important ecosystem for scientific 
study and research. The pristine waters provide a baseline comparison 
for important scientific research that monitors and evaluates impacts of 
global climate change, including benchmarking coral bleaching and ocean 
acidification. The scale of the adjacent areas significantly enhances 
opportunities for such scientific research beyond the Monument 
boundaries established in Proclamation 8336.
The available scientific information indicates that the adjacent areas 
include important deep-coral species. For example, sampling from the 
U.S. Line Islands has identified deep-sea coral species not previously 
recorded from the central Pacific. Tropical coral reefs and associated 
marine ecosystems are among the most vulnerable areas to the impacts of 
climate change and ocean acidification. Protection of the ecosystem in 
the adjacent areas will provide the scientific opportunity to identify 
and further study the important deep sea corals.
The adjacent areas provide significant habitat and range for species 
identified in Proclamation 8336. They include waters used by five 
species of protected turtles. In addition to the Green and Hawksbill 
turtles that use the near-shore waters of the Monument, the adjacent 
areas include waters used by the endangered leatherback, loggerhead, and 
Olive Ridley turtles. All five species use the adjacent areas for their 
migratory paths and feeding grounds.
The adjacent areas provide the foraging habitat for several of the 
world's largest remaining colonies of Sooty Terns, Lesser Frigatebirds, 
Red-footed Boobies, Red-tailed Tropicbirds, and other seabird species. 
Many of these wide-ranging species make foraging trips of 300 miles or 
more from their colonies on the Monument's islands, atolls, and reefs. 
For example, since the Monument was established, U.S. Fish and Wildlife 
Service biologists have documented the return of seabird populations 
once absent at Johnston Atoll, including Great Frigatebirds, Sooty 
Terns, Red-tailed Tropicbirds, and other species that are known to feed 
as much as 300 to 600 miles offshore. Jarvis Island alone has nearly 
three million nesting pairs of Sooty Terns, which forage more than 300 
miles from shore even when rearing chicks on the island. These seabirds 
forage, in part, by seeking schools of tuna and other large marine 
predators that drive prey fish to the surface. Black-footed and Laysan 
Albatross, species that forage across the entire North Pacific, recently 
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northern albatross colonies outside of the Hawaiian archipelago. At 
Jarvis Island, the Monument and its adjacent area provide an important 
undisturbed ecosystem that supports many rare seabird species, including 
the endangered White-throated Storm-petrel.
Manta rays are abundant around the Monument's reefs. Since the Monument 
was established, scientific research on manta ray movement has shown 
that manta rays frequently travel over 600 nautical miles away from the 
coastal environment, and well outside of the Monument boundaries 
established in Proclamation 8336. Scientific study of the multi-species 
ecological cycle at the Monument illustrates a very diverse and balanced 
habitat used by manta rays, many of which are found in the adjacent 
areas.
The ecosystem of the Monument and adjacent areas also is part of the 
larger Pacific ecosystem. The Monument land and atoll groups and the 
adjacent areas share geographic isolation, as well as climate, 
bathymetric, geologic, and wildlife characteristics that define them as 
individual biogeographic regions. However, the Pacific Remote Islands 
area, including the adjacent areas, is tied together by regional 
oceanographic currents that drive marine species larval transport and 
adult migrations that shape the broader Pacific ecosystem.
WHEREAS the waters and submerged lands surrounding Jarvis and Wake 
Islands and Johnston Atoll from the lines of latitude and longitude 
depicted on the maps accompanying Proclamation 8336 to the seaward limit 
of the U.S. EEZ of the three Pacific Remote Islands contain objects of 
historic or scientific interest that are situated upon lands owned or 
controlled by the Government of the United States;
WHEREAS section 2 of the Act of June 8, 1906 (34 Stat. 225, 16 U.S.C. 
431) (the ``Antiquities Act''), authorizes the President, in his 
discretion, to declare by public proclamation historic landmarks, 
historic and prehistoric structures, and other objects of historic or 
scientific interest that are situated upon lands owned or controlled by 
the Government of the United States to be national monuments, and to 
reserve as a part thereof parcels of land, the limits of which in all 
cases shall be confined to the smallest area compatible with the proper 
care and management of the objects to be protected;
WHEREAS it is in the public interest to preserve the marine environment, 
including the waters and submerged lands, in the U.S. EEZ adjacent to 
the Monument at Jarvis and Wake Islands and Johnston Atoll for the care 
and management of the historic and scientific objects therein;
WHEREAS the security of the United States, the prosperity of its 
citizens, and the protection of the ocean environment are complementary 
and reinforcing priorities; and the United States continues to act with 
due regard for the rights, freedoms, and lawful uses of the sea enjoyed 
by other nations under the law of the sea in managing the Pacific Remote 
Islands Marine National Monument and adjacent areas, and does not 
compromise the readiness, training, and global mobility of U.S. Armed 
Forces when establishing marine protected areas:
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by the authority vested in me by section 2 of the Antiquities 
Act, do hereby proclaim the objects identified above that are situated 
upon lands and interests in lands owned or controlled by the Government 
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United States to be part of the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National 
Monument Expansion (``Monument Expansion'') and, for the purpose of 
protecting those objects, reserve as a part thereof all lands and 
interests in lands owned or controlled by the Government of the United 
States within the boundaries described on the accompanying maps entitled 
``Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument Expansion'' attached 
hereto, which form a part of this proclamation. The Monument Expansion 
includes the waters and submerged lands of Jarvis and Wake Islands and 
Johnston Atoll that lie from the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National 
Monument boundary established in Proclamation 8336 to the seaward limit 
of the U.S. EEZ (as established in Proclamation 5030 of March 10, 1983) 
of Jarvis and Wake Islands and Johnston Atoll. The Federal lands and 
interests in lands reserved consist of approximately 308,316 square 
nautical miles, which is the smallest area compatible with the proper 
care and management of the objects to be protected.
All Federal lands and interests in lands within the boundaries of the 
Monument Expansion are hereby appropriated and withdrawn from all forms 
of entry, location, selection, sale, leasing, or other disposition under 
the public land laws to the extent that those laws apply. Lands and 
interests in lands within the Monument Expansion not owned or controlled 
by the United States shall be reserved as a part of the Monument 
Expansion upon acquisition of title or control by the United States.
Management of the Marine National Monument
Nothing in this proclamation shall change the management of the Pacific 
Remote Islands Marine National Monument as specified in Proclamation 
8336. The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Secretary 
of Commerce, shall have primary responsibility for management of the 
Monument Expansion pursuant to applicable legal authorities. The 
Secretary of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, and in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, 
shall within the Monument Expansion have primary responsibility with 
respect to fishery-related activities regulated pursuant to the 
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 
et seq.), and any other applicable legal authorities. The Secretaries of 
the Interior and Commerce shall not allow or permit any appropriation, 
injury, destruction, or removal of any object of the Monument Expansion 
except as provided for by this proclamation and shall prohibit 
commercial fishing within the boundaries of the Monument Expansion.
The Secretaries of the Interior and Commerce shall take appropriate 
action pursuant to their respective authorities under the Antiquities 
Act, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and 
such other authorities as may be available to implement this 
proclamation, to regulate fisheries, and to ensure proper care and 
management of the Monument Expansion.
The United States shall continue to preserve the freedom of the seas 
(i.e., all of the rights, freedoms, and lawful uses of the sea 
recognized in international law enjoyed by all nations, including the 
conduct of military activities, exercises, and surveys in or over the 
exclusive economic zone), and to protect the training, readiness, and 
global mobility of U.S. Armed Forces as U.S. national interests that are 
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The Secretary of Defense shall continue to manage Wake Island and 
Johnston Atoll as specified in Proclamation 8336.
Regulation of Scientific Exploration and Research
Subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary of the Interior or 
Commerce, as appropriate, deems necessary for the care and management of 
the objects of the Monument and Monument Expansion, the Secretaries may 
permit scientific exploration and research within the Monument 
Expansion, including incidental appropriation, injury, destruction, or 
removal of features of the Monument Expansion for scientific study, and 
the Secretary of Commerce may permit fishing within the Monument 
Expansion for scientific exploration and research purposes to the extent 
authorized by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management 
Act. The prohibitions required by this proclamation shall not restrict 
scientific exploration or research activities by or for the Secretaries 
of the Interior or Commerce, and nothing in this proclamation shall be 
construed to require a permit or other authorization from the other 
Secretary for their respective scientific activities.
Regulation of Fishing and Management of Fishery Resources
The Secretaries of the Interior and Commerce may permit noncommercial 
fishing upon request, at specific locations in accordance with this 
proclamation and Proclamation 8336. The Secretaries shall provide a 
process to ensure that recreational fishing continues to be managed as a 
sustainable activity in the Monument and Monument Expansion, in 
accordance with this proclamation, Proclamation 8336, and consistent 
with Executive Order 12962 of June 7, 1995, as amended, and other 
applicable law.
Monument Management Planning
The Secretaries of the Interior and Commerce shall, within 2 years of 
the date of this proclamation, prepare management plans, using their 
respective authorities, for the Monument and Monument Expansion and 
promulgate implementing regulations that address any further specific 
actions necessary for the proper care and management of the objects and 
areas identified in this proclamation and those in Proclamation 8336. 
The Secretaries shall revise and update the management plans as 
necessary. In developing and implementing any management plans and any 
management rules and regulations, the Secretaries shall consult and 
designate and involve as cooperating agencies the agencies with 
jurisdiction or special expertise, including the Department of Defense 
and Department of State, in accordance with the National Environmental 
Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), and its implementing regulations.
This proclamation shall be applied in accordance with international law. 
The management plans and their implementing regulations shall impose no 
restrictions on innocent passage in the territorial sea or otherwise 
restrict navigation and overflight and other internationally recognized 
lawful uses of the sea in the Monument and Monument Expansion and shall 
incorporate the provisions of this proclamation regarding Armed Forces 
actions and compliance with international law. No restrictions shall 
apply to or be enforced against a person who is not a citizen, national, 
or resident alien of the United States (including foreign flag vessels) 
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with international law. Also, in accordance with international law, no 
restrictions shall apply to foreign warships, naval auxiliaries, and 
other vessels owned or operated by a state and used, for the time being, 
only on Government non-commercial service, in order to fully respect the 
sovereign immunity of such vessels under international law.
Emergencies, National Security, and Law Enforcement Activities
    1. The prohibitions required by this proclamation shall not apply to 
activities necessary to respond to emergencies threatening life, 
property, or the environment, or to activities necessary for national 
security or law enforcement purposes.
    2. Nothing in this proclamation shall limit agency actions to 
respond to emergencies posing an unacceptable threat to human health or 
safety or to the marine environment and admitting of no other feasible 
solution.
Armed Forces Actions
    1. The prohibitions required by this proclamation shall not apply to 
activities and exercises of the Armed Forces (including those carried 
out by the United States Coast Guard).
    2. The Armed Forces shall ensure, by the adoption of appropriate 
measures not impairing operations or operational capabilities, that its 
vessels and aircraft act in a manner consistent, so far as is reasonable 
and practicable, with this proclamation.
    3. In the event of threatened or actual destruction of, loss of, or 
injury to a Monument Expansion resource or quality resulting from an 
incident, including but not limited to spills and groundings, caused by 
a component of the Department of Defense or the United States Coast 
Guard, the cognizant component shall promptly coordinate with the 
Secretary of the Interior or Commerce, as appropriate, for the purpose 
of taking appropriate actions to respond to and mitigate any actual harm 
and, if possible, restore or replace the Monument Expansion resource or 
quality.
    4. Nothing in this proclamation or any regulation implementing it 
shall limit or otherwise affect the Armed Forces' discretion to use, 
maintain, improve, manage, or control any property under the 
administrative control of a Military Department or otherwise limit the 
availability of such property for military mission purposes, including, 
but not limited to, defensive areas and airspace reservations.
The establishment of this Monument Expansion is subject to valid 
existing rights.
This proclamation is not intended to, and does not, create any right or 
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by 
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or 
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Nothing in this proclamation shall be deemed to revoke any existing 
withdrawal, reservation, or appropriation; however, the Monument 
Expansion shall be the dominant reservation.
Warning is hereby given to all unauthorized persons not to appropriate, 
excavate, injure, destroy, or remove any feature of this Monument 
Expansion and not to locate or settle upon any lands thereof.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
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Proclamation 9174 of September 26, 2014

National Hunting and Fishing Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Across America, hunting and fishing connect people of all ages to our 
Nation's splendor, instilling a conservation ethic that spans 
generations. As mist clears off glistening lakes and fog lifts from 
forests and grasslands, sportsmen and women carry forward a proud 
tradition rooted in self-reliance and environmental stewardship. On 
National Hunting and Fishing Day, we recognize all those who responsibly 
participate in these national pastimes and their contributions to the 
preservation of our land, water, and wildlife.
Our Nation's natural bounty bolsters our economy, supports tourism and 
recreation, and rejuvenates the human spirit. And as our parents and 
grandparents did, we have a profound obligation to protect these outdoor 
resources. Effective conservation ensures generations to come will be 
able to enjoy the beauty of our expansive and unspoiled wilderness. For 
decades, hunters and anglers have championed sustainable practices and 
supported environmental stewardship through hunting licenses and other 
small fees collected for the use of our public lands. As they teach 
their children and grandchildren to track game through the woods or wade 
into a cascading stream, they pass on our country's legacy of embracing 
our wild and scenic places.
As part of my Administration's America's Great Outdoors Initiative, we 
are partnering with States, tribal governments, and communities to 
advance local conservation priorities and increase access to land and 
water for the use and enjoyment of the American people. Since I took 
office, I have designated more than 2 million acres of Federal 
wilderness and thousands of miles of trails, protected over 1,000 miles 
of rivers, and established or expanded 12 National Monuments. These acts 
not only preserve our most treasured landscapes for posterity, but they 
also make more land available for outdoor recreational activities, 
including fishing and hunting. And we can do more--I continue to call on 
the Congress to fully and permanently fund the Land and Water 
Conservation Fund, a portion of which would further expand our public 
spaces.
Today, as we reflect on the formative experiences of hunting and 
fishing, let us renew our commitment to protecting these outdoor 
traditions and the vast American wild that sustains them.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 27, 2014, as 
National Hunting and Fishing Day. I call upon all Americans to observe 
this day with appropriate programs and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of

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the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
thirty-ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9175 of September 26, 2014

National Public Lands Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

From sandy beaches to snow-capped mountain tops, America's vast and 
varied landscapes stretch the breadth of our continent. These treasured 
spaces support outdoor recreation, serve as living classrooms and 
laboratories, and boost our local economies. Today, one-third of all our 
Nation's land is publicly owned--set aside for the use and enjoyment of 
every American. As we celebrate the expansive and magnificent beauty 
bequeathed to us by generations past, we recognize our profound 
obligation as caretakers of this natural bounty, and we rededicate 
ourselves to the important work of preserving and protecting our land 
and environment in our own time.
National Public Lands Day is the largest single-day volunteer effort for 
our country's public lands. On this day, Americans of all ages will help 
maintain and restore our Nation's outdoor resources and ecosystems at 
more than 2,200 sites across our country. Volunteers will remove trash 
from our beaches and clear debris from our hiking trails; from coast to 
coast, they will plant new trees, remove invasive species, and complete 
large and small projects to beautify and preserve our open spaces. This 
nationwide effort will help ensure these natural places are managed for 
future generations to enjoy, and it offers an opportunity for all 
Americans to give back to their favorite local park, beach, or outdoor 
retreat. In honor of this day of service, our National Parks and many of 
our federally managed lands will offer free admission.
My Administration is committed to making land stewardship and outdoor 
conservation a year-round effort. Through our America's Great Outdoors 
Initiative, we are empowering local communities to protect their own 
public spaces. We have also strengthened programs that connect all 
Americans with the outdoors and launched the 21st Century Conservation 
Service Corps, which will create more jobs preserving and restoring our 
Nation's lands and waters for young Americans and returning veterans.
This weekend, as we carry forward a legacy of conservation and 
stewardship, let us renew our commitment to protecting our environment 
and building a cleaner world. Together, we can ensure our children and 
grandchildren can enjoy the full splendor of our Nation's public and 
wild places.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 27, 2014, as 
National Public Lands Day. I encourage all Americans to participate in a 
day of public service for our lands.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9176 of September 26, 2014

Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

For generations, mothers and families have given a piece of their heart 
to our Nation as their loved ones serve in our Armed Forces with honor 
and distinction. Seventy years ago, as Americans stormed an unforgiving 
beach, families waited anxiously for a call or a letter from an ocean 
away. And today, many families experience the absence of a deployed 
service member so future generations might know a more just and peaceful 
world. On Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, we pay tribute to all 
those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and to the families who suffered 
the unimaginable pain of losing them so our Union might endure.
Hung in these families' front windows, blue-turned-gold stars remind us 
of their extraordinary loss and reflect not only the pride still in 
their eyes, but also the tears of pain that will never fully go away. 
Our Gold Star families hold dear to the values for which their loved 
ones gave their lives. With courage and resilience, they preserve the 
memories of the brave men and women we have lost by giving back to their 
communities and working toward a better future. As a Nation, we will 
always honor the sacrifice these families have made.
Our sacred obligation to our service members and their loved ones will 
never be forgotten. On this day and every day, we salute all those who 
have worn America's uniforms and the families who stand by them. Our 
homeland is stronger and safer because of these heroes. As we celebrate 
the memories of our troops who gave their last full measure of devotion, 
we renew our commitment to look after the loved ones they have left in 
our care.
The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 115 of June 23, 1936 (49 Stat. 
1985 as amended), has designated the last Sunday in September as ``Gold 
Star Mother's Day.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 28, 2014, as 
Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day. I call upon all Government 
officials to display the flag of the United States over Government 
buildings on this special day. I also encourage the American people to 
display the flag and hold appropriate ceremonies as a public expression 
of our Nation's gratitude and respect for our Gold Star Mothers and 
Families.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9177 of September 30, 2014

National Arts and Humanities Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In this complicated world and in these challenging times, the arts and 
humanities enhance the character of our Nation. The flash of insight 
that comes from watching a thought-provoking documentary or discovering 
a compelling novel sparks moments of joy, awe, and sorrow. From 
symphonies that bring tragedy to life with long bow strokes to 
architecture that challenges the boundaries of the world around it, 
these works add texture to our lives and reveal something about 
ourselves. During National Arts and Humanities Month, we reflect on the 
many ways the arts and humanities have contributed to the fabric of our 
society.
Since our earliest days, America has flourished because of the creative 
spirit and vision of our people. Our Nation is built on the freedom of 
expression, and we rely on the arts and humanities to broaden our views 
and remind us of the truths that connect us. We must never take for 
granted the wonder we feel when standing before a timeless work of art 
or the world of memories that is unlocked with a simple movement or a 
single note. By capturing our greatest hopes and deepest fears, the arts 
and humanities play an important role in telling our country's story and 
broadening our understanding of the world.
Cultivating the talents of our young people and ensuring they have 
access to the arts are critical to our Nation's growth and prosperity. 
To meet the challenges ahead, we must harness the skills and ingenuity 
of our children and grandchildren and instill in them the same passion 
and persistence that has driven centuries of progress and innovation. 
The arts and humanities provide important opportunities for our young 
people to unleash their creativity and reach for new heights. That is 
why my Administration is committed to bolstering initiatives that ensure 
the next generation has the tools to foster their artistic expression 
and the opportunities to go as far as their imaginations can take them.
This month, we pay tribute to the tremendous power of the arts and 
humanities to bring us together and expose us to new ideas that make us 
think and feel. As we carry forward this proud tradition, let us 
celebrate the ways our Nation's rich heritage has strengthened our 
country and inspired our lives.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 2014 as 
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Arts and Humanities Month. I call upon the people of the United States 
to join together in observing this month with appropriate ceremonies, 
activities, and programs to celebrate the arts and the humanities in 
America.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9178 of September 30, 2014

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

This year, more than 230,000 women and 2,000 men will be diagnosed with 
breast cancer in America. The heartache and the pain of this disease 
will touch too many of our mothers, fathers, daughters, and sisters, and 
too many families will bear these burdens. During National Breast Cancer 
Awareness Month, we recognize all those who know the anguish of breast 
cancer, and we redouble our efforts to improve care and bring attention 
to this disease.
When breast cancer is caught early, treatments work best and survival 
rates increase. That is why all women and men should be familiar with 
the risk factors and symptoms of this disease. I encourage women to 
speak with their health care provider about the risk of breast cancer 
and the importance of recommended mammograms--breast cancer screenings 
that play an essential role in early detection. Whether you are looking 
for information about breast cancer prevention, treatment of metastatic 
breast cancer, or information on the latest research, all Americans can 
learn more by visiting www.Cancer.gov.
Today, more Americans are surviving breast cancer than ever before, but 
there is more work to do, and my Administration is fighting every day to 
improve the lives of breast cancer patients, survivors, and their 
families. We have invested billions of dollars in critical research to 
better understand the causes of breast cancer, develop new diagnostic 
tools, and pursue innovative treatments. The Affordable Care Act has 
expanded access to life-saving care for millions of Americans, including 
those affected by breast cancer, and requires most insurance plans to 
cover recommended preventive services, including mammograms, without 
copays. New protections under the law also eliminate annual and lifetime 
dollar limits on coverage and prohibit insurers from denying coverage 
because of pre-existing conditions, including cancer.
This month, as we honor those lost to breast cancer, let us join with 
the loved ones who celebrate their memory and the patients who battle 
this disease every day, as well as our Nation's advocates, medical 
researchers, and health care providers. Together, we renew our 
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prevent, detect, and treat breast cancer, and we continue our work 
toward a future free from cancer in all its forms.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 2014 as 
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I encourage citizens, government 
agencies, private businesses, nonprofit organizations, and all other 
interested groups to join in activities that will increase awareness of 
what Americans can do to prevent breast cancer.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9179 of September 30, 2014

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Cyber threats pose one of the gravest national security dangers the 
United States faces. They jeopardize our country's critical 
infrastructure, endanger our individual liberties, and threaten every 
American's way of life. When our Nation's intellectual property is 
stolen, it harms our economy, and when a victim experiences online 
theft, fraud, or abuse, it puts all of us at risk. During National 
Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we continue our work to make our 
cyberspace more secure, and we redouble our efforts to bring attention 
to the role we can each play.
Cyberspace touches nearly every part of our daily lives. It supports our 
schools and businesses, powers the grid that stretches across our 
Nation, and connects friends and families around the world. Our constant 
connection has led to revolutions in medicine and technology and has 
bettered our society, but it has also introduced new risks, especially 
to our finances, identity, and privacy. That is why last year I signed 
an Executive Order directing my Administration to identify the best ways 
to bolster our country's cybersecurity. And earlier this year, we 
delivered on that commitment by releasing the Cybersecurity Framework. A 
model of public-private cooperation, this Framework will help industry 
and Government strengthen the security and resiliency of our critical 
infrastructure. My Administration is also investing in new strategies 
and innovations that help keep pace with rapidly changing technology, 
and because cyberspace crosses every boundary, we will continue engaging 
with our international partners.
Americans of all ages can take action to raise the level of our 
collective cybersecurity, and the Department of Homeland Security's 
``Stop.Think.Connect.'' campaign is empowering individuals to do their 
part. Everyone should utilize secure passwords online and change them 
regularly. Internet users should take advantage of all available methods 
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protect their private accounts and information, and parents can teach 
their children not to share personal information over the Internet. 
Enhancing the security of our Nation's digital infrastructure is a 
shared responsibility, and together we can protect our most important 
information systems. To learn more about safe cyber practices, visit 
www.DHS.gov/StopThinkConnect.
Our commitment to maintaining an open, secure, and reliable cyberspace 
ensures the Internet will remain an engine for economic growth and a 
platform for the free exchange of ideas. This month, we resolve to work 
together to meet this global challenge.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 2014 as 
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. I call upon the people of the 
United States to recognize the importance of cybersecurity and to 
observe this month with activities, events, and training that will 
enhance our national security and resilience.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9180 of September 30, 2014

National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Americans with disabilities lead thriving businesses, teach our 
children, and serve our Nation; they are innovators and pioneers of 
technology. In urban centers and rural communities, they carry forward 
our Nation's legacy of hard work, responsibility, and sacrifice, and 
their contributions strengthen our economy and remind us that all 
Americans deserve the opportunity to participate fully in society. 
During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we celebrate the 
Americans living with disabilities, including significant disabilities, 
who enrich our country, and we reaffirm the simple truth that each of us 
has something to give to the American story.
This year's theme, ``Expect. Employ. Empower.,'' reminds us that every 
American has a right to dignity, respect, and a fair shot at success in 
the workplace. For too long, workers with disabilities were measured by 
what people thought they could not do, depriving our Nation and economy 
of the full talents and contributions of millions of Americans. Nearly 
25 years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act codified the promise 
of an equal opportunity for everyone who worked hard, and in the years 
since, Americans with disabilities have reached extraordinary heights. 
But when employees with disabilities are passed over in the workplace or 
denied fair accommodations, it limits their potential and threatens our 
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when disproportionate numbers of Americans with disabilities remain 
unemployed, more work must be done to achieve the spirit of what is one 
of the most comprehensive civil rights bills in the history of our 
country.
My Administration remains committed to tearing down the barriers that 
prevent Americans with disabilities from living fully independent, 
integrated lives. We have supported programs that more effectively 
prepare workers, including those with disabilities, for high-growth, 
high-demand careers, and we have found new ways to encourage businesses 
to foster flexible workplaces that are open to diverse skills. We are 
also working to ensure those living with disabilities have access to the 
resources that support employment, including accessible housing, 
transportation, and technology.
Meaningful careers not only provide ladders of opportunity into the 
middle class, but they also give us a sense of purpose and self-worth. 
When Americans with disabilities live without the fear of 
discrimination, they are free to make of their lives what they will. 
This month, we renew our commitment to cultivate a more inclusive 
workforce, and we continue our efforts to build a society where everyone 
who works hard has a chance to get ahead.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 2014 as 
National Disability Employment Awareness Month. I urge all Americans to 
embrace the talents and skills that individuals with disabilities bring 
to our workplaces and communities and to promote the right to equal 
employment opportunity for all people.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9181 of September 30, 2014

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Domestic violence affects every American. It harms our communities, 
weakens the foundation of our Nation, and hurts those we love most. It 
is an affront to our basic decency and humanity, and it must end. During 
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we acknowledge the progress 
made in reducing these shameful crimes, embrace the basic human right to 
be free from violence and abuse, and recognize that more work remains 
until every individual is able to live free from fear.
Last month, our Nation marked the 20th anniversary of the Violence 
Against Women Act (VAWA). Before this historic law, domestic violence

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was seen by many as a lesser offense, and women in danger often had 
nowhere to go. But VAWA marked a turning point, and it slowly 
transformed the way people think about domestic abuse. Today, as 1 out 
of every 10 teenagers are physically hurt on purpose by someone they are 
dating, we seek to once again profoundly change our culture and reject 
the quiet tolerance of what is fundamentally unacceptable. That is why 
Vice President Joe Biden launched the 1is2many initiative to engage 
educators, parents, and students while raising awareness about dating 
violence and the role we all have to play in stopping it. And it is why 
the White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault and 
the newly launched ``It's On Us'' campaign will address the intersection 
of sexual assault and dating violence on college campuses.
Since VAWA's passage, domestic violence has dropped by almost two-
thirds, but despite these strides, there is more to do. Nearly two out 
of three Americans 15 years of age or older know a victim of domestic 
violence or sexual assault, and domestic violence homicides claim the 
lives of three women every day. When women and children are deprived of 
a loving home, legal protections, or financial independence because they 
fear for their safety, our Nation is denied its full potential.
My Administration is committed to reaching a future free of domestic 
violence. We are building public-private partnerships to directly 
address domestic violence in our neighborhoods and workplaces, and we 
are helping communities use evidence-based screening programs to prevent 
domestic violence homicides. At the same time, the Federal Government is 
leading by example, developing policies to ensure domestic violence is 
addressed in the Federal workforce. New protections under the Affordable 
Care Act provide more women with access to free screenings and 
counseling for domestic violence. And when I proudly reauthorized VAWA 
last year, we expanded housing assistance; added critical protections 
for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans; and empowered 
tribal governments to protect Native American women from domestic 
violence in Indian Country.
Our Nation's success can be judged by how we treat women and girls, and 
we must all work together to end domestic violence. As we honor the 
advocates and victim service providers who offer support during the 
darkest moments of someone's life, I encourage survivors and their loved 
ones who are seeking assistance to reach out by calling the National 
Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE or visiting 
www.TheHotline.org.
This month, we recognize the survivors and victims of abuse whose 
courage inspires us all. We recommit to offering a helping hand to those 
most in need, and we remind them that they are not alone.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 2014 as 
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I call on all Americans to 
speak out against domestic violence and support local efforts to assist 
victims of these crimes in finding the help and healing they need.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9182 of September 30, 2014

National Energy Action Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Safeguarding America's energy future is an economic, environmental, and 
national security imperative. The energy choices we make today will have 
a substantial impact on the world we leave to our children and 
grandchildren. By pursuing an aggressive All-of-the-Above energy 
strategy, we can support economic growth and job creation, enhance 
energy security, and lay the foundation for a low-carbon energy future. 
During National Energy Action Month, we embrace our profound obligation 
to leave generations to come a cleaner, safer, more stable world, and we 
resolve to stand up, speak out, and fight for the urgent action this 
pivotal moment in history demands.
Our country's energy sector is undergoing a significant transformation, 
and today we are closer to energy independence than we have been in 
decades. The United States generates more renewable energy--from sources 
like wind and solar power--than ever before, we are the number one 
natural gas producer in the world, and we are building the first nuclear 
power plants in over three decades. These gains have brought jobs back 
to America and created more than 55,000 new jobs. And since I took 
office, domestic energy-related emissions of carbon dioxide have 
declined. As our Nation produces more traditional energy and sets the 
groundwork for the energy sources of the future, our achievements 
demonstrate that there is no contradiction between a sound environment 
and a thriving economy.
A low-carbon, clean energy strategy can be an engine of growth for 
decades to come, but transitioning our economy takes time, and there is 
more work to do. That is why my Administration has made the largest 
investment in clean energy in American history, and why I have taken 
action to ensure our Nation is a leader in the energy sources of 
tomorrow. We have partnered with businesses that know investing in 
renewable energy is not only good for the environment, but also for 
their bottom line, and we are supporting training programs that will 
help 50,000 workers learn the skills clean energy companies are looking 
for. The Government is leading the way by deploying renewable energy on 
public lands and across federally subsidized housing and military 
installations. And I continue to support incentives for private 
investment in these energy sources, including Federal financing, which--
during my Administration--has brought over $30 billion of capital to the 
clean energy sector.
As we are advancing low-carbon technologies and developing cleaner 
fuels, we are also working to promote energy efficiency. Cutting our 
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is one of the fastest, easiest, and cheapest ways to create jobs, save 
families money, and reduce our carbon pollution. The buildings we live 
and work in are responsible for about one-third of our greenhouse gases, 
and my Better Buildings Challenge is on track to improve the energy 
efficiency of thousands of multi-family homes, commercial buildings, and 
industrial plants by 20 percent by the year 2020. We have set new fuel 
standards for our cars and trucks so they will go twice as far on a 
gallon of gas by the middle of the next decade and invested billions of 
dollars in energy upgrades to Federal buildings. We have concrete 
strategies that are proven to create jobs and reduce emissions, and we 
must all pledge to do our part.
The threat of climate change requires us to act now. We have a chance to 
improve public health, protect our environment, and better our world, 
and the American people have the skills and innovative spirit needed to 
seize this opportunity. This month, we look forward and boldly declare 
our intent to rise to the challenge of a changing world. As caretakers 
of our planet, let us resolve to build a cleaner, more prosperous, and 
more secure world for all of humanity.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 2014 as 
National Energy Action Month. I call upon the citizens of the United 
States to recognize this month by working together to achieve greater 
energy security, a more robust economy, and a healthier environment for 
our children.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9183 of September 30, 2014

National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Substance abuse disrupts our families, schools, and communities and 
limits the success of young people across our country. It destroys 
relationships and stands in the way of academic achievement. Every day, 
thousands of young Americans try drugs or alcohol for the first time, 
and for many, this decision will have a profound impact on their health 
and well-being. This month, we join with families, schools, and local 
leaders to promote safe and healthy neighborhoods and help ensure all 
our children have the support and resources they need to achieve their 
full potential.
Preventing substance use before it begins is the most effective way to 
eliminate the damage caused by drugs and the abuse of alcohol. That is 
why my Administration's 2014 National Drug Control Strategy supports 
evidence-based education and outreach programs that connect with young 
people at schools, on college campuses, and in the workplace. This year,

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through the Drug-Free Communities Support Program, we are investing in 
680 local coalitions that are working to reduce substance use in cities 
and towns across our country. These partners raise awareness of the 
harms associated with drug and alcohol use and create supportive 
environments that foster good decisionmaking.
Substance use affects everyone, and each of us can play a part in 
helping the next generation make choices that support physical, mental, 
behavioral, and emotional health. Parents, mentors, and community 
members can model a healthy lifestyle and should talk with kids early 
and often about the dangers of drug and alcohol use. During National 
Substance Abuse Prevention Month, we recognize all those who work to 
prevent substance use in our neighborhoods, and we renew our commitment 
to building a safer, drug-free America. Together, we can make sure all 
children have the opportunity to pursue happy, fulfilling, and 
productive lives.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 2014 as 
National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. I call upon all Americans to 
engage in appropriate programs and activities to promote comprehensive 
substance abuse prevention efforts within their communities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9184 of October 2, 2014

National Manufacturing Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

With ingenuity and a determined spirit, hardworking Americans are 
creating products and unlocking new technologies that will shape our 
Nation and grow our economy. In uncertain times, our parents and 
grandparents built a robust manufacturing sector that spurred the 
world's largest economy and strongest middle class. When our generation 
faced an economy in free fall and an industry on the brink of collapse, 
we bet on American resilience and American workers, and today innovative 
technologies, new wellsprings of manufacturing entrepreneurship, and our 
country's increasing competitiveness are fueling a revitalization of 
American manufacturing. On National Manufacturing Day, we celebrate all 
those who proudly stand behind our goods and services made in America, 
and we renew our commitment to winning the race for the jobs of 
tomorrow.
America's manufacturers have created jobs at the fastest pace in 
decades, adding more than 700,000 new jobs since February 2010. 
Factories are reopening their doors and businesses are hiring new 
workers; companies that were shipping jobs overseas are bringing those 
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work to rebuild a foundation of growth and prosperity, we have an 
opportunity to capitalize on this momentum and accelerate the resurgence 
of American manufacturing.
Ensuring that America is at the forefront of 21st century manufacturing 
requires research, investment, and a workforce with high-tech skills. 
That is why my Administration is investing in regional manufacturing 
hubs, which bring together private industry, leading universities, and 
public agencies to solve technology challenges too significant for any 
one firm. These partnerships will help develop cutting-edge technology 
and train workers in the skills they need for the next generation of 
American manufacturing. Across our country, we are creating magnets that 
attract good, high-tech manufacturing jobs--they have the potential to 
lift up our communities, spark technology that jumpstarts new 
industries, and fundamentally change the way we build things in America.
My Administration continues to encourage manufacturing production and 
investment because the next revolution in manufacturing should be an 
American revolution, and our Nation's promise of opportunity should be 
within the reach of everyone willing to work for it. In response to my 
call to action and as part of the first-ever White House Maker Faire, 
more than 90 mayors and local leaders have committed to increase access 
to manufacturing spaces and equipment in their communities, and to 
provide the chance for more students and adults to become Makers and 
manufacturing entrepreneurs. The Federal Government is leading the way 
by expanding access to more than $5 billion worth of Federal technology. 
Together, we are building an economy that works for all Americans.
On National Manufacturing Day, more than 1,600 American manufacturers 
will open their doors and take up the important work of inspiring our 
young people to pursue careers in manufacturing and engineering. Today's 
science, technology, engineering, and math graduates will power the next 
chapter of American production and innovation, and harnessing their 
potential is an economic imperative.
When our manufacturing base is strong, our entire economy is strong. 
Today, we continue our work to bolster the industry at the heart of our 
Nation. With grit and resolve, we can create new jobs and widen the 
circle of opportunity for more Americans.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 3, 2014, as 
National Manufacturing Day. I call upon the people of the United States 
to observe this day with programs and activities that highlight the 
contributions of American manufacturers, and I encourage all Americans 
to visit a manufacturer in their local community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9185 of October 3, 2014

Fire Prevention Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Fires can take lives, devastate communities, and destroy our homes and 
businesses. They pose a threat to Americans across our Nation, and they 
cost us billions of dollars each year. As we mark Fire Prevention Week, 
we emphasize the importance of taking steps to prevent fires, and we 
recognize the selflessness of those who answer the call to fight these 
blazes, placing themselves in danger to help others.
All Americans can protect themselves by taking precautions to guard 
against fires. This week's theme, ``Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours 
Every Month,'' reminds us of the importance of installing and 
maintaining smoke alarms in the places we live and work. Powerful and 
unpredictable, fire spreads rapidly and widely. That is why I encourage 
every American to develop and practice fire evacuation plans that will 
allow for swift exits from regularly visited places. It is our 
responsibility to teach our children about fire prevention and do 
everything we can to protect our loved ones during these emergencies. To 
learn more about fire safety, visit www.Ready.gov.
This year, our Nation has suffered tragic losses as wildfires ravage 
States across our country. As wildfires increase in frequency and 
intensity in a changing climate, fire prevention and planning only 
become more urgent. My Administration continues to take action to 
increase our Nation's preparedness and resiliency, and every person can 
do his or her part. Americans who live near woodlands should clear 
flammable vegetation away from homes and buildings, and everyone can be 
ready by making an emergency kit and discussing evacuation routes and 
emergency plans with their families.
We owe a great debt to our brave first responders and firefighters who 
run toward the scene of a disaster to fight fires. They are heroes who 
demonstrate courage, determination, and professionalism every day as 
they battle flames and smoke and teach their neighbors how to protect 
themselves. During Fire Prevention Week, we recognize our duty to be 
vigilant and take action to avert fires, and we remember the sacrifices 
of those who gave their lives so others might live.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States do hereby proclaim October 5 through 
October 11, 2014, as Fire Prevention Week. On Sunday, October 12, 2014, 
in accordance with Public Law 107-51, the flag of the United States will 
be flown at half-staff at all Federal office buildings in honor of the 
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. I call on all Americans 
to participate in this observance with appropriate programs and 
activities and by renewing their efforts to prevent fires and their 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9186 of October 3, 2014

Child Health Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

All children deserve equal opportunities to realize their potential and 
reach their dreams. Securing this promise for our daughters and sons 
begins with ensuring their health and well-being. As we pause on Child 
Health Day to reflect on this profound obligation, let us recommit to 
fostering a society where there are no limits to what our Nation's young 
people can achieve.
The Affordable Care Act supports children's health not only by expanding 
access to quality, affordable health insurance for millions of 
Americans, but also by guaranteeing that most health plans cover 
recommended preventive services for children without copays, including 
immunizations and developmental screenings. Millions of children are 
already benefiting from this care, and even more will be protected in 
the years to come. As kids grow, the Affordable Care Act continues to 
support their health by prohibiting insurance companies from denying 
coverage to children with pre-existing conditions and allowing young 
adults to stay on a parent's health insurance plan until age 26. This 
builds on the successes of Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance 
Program, which have significantly reduced the percentage of uninsured 
children.
When more than one-third of American children and adolescents are 
overweight or obese, expanding access to nutritious foods and 
opportunities for physical activity is an urgent health issue. Working 
with both the public and private sectors, First Lady Michelle Obama's 
Let's Move! initiative is making it easier for parents and children to 
make healthy choices that put kids on the path to a bright future during 
their earliest months and years.
As a Nation, we have an obligation to invest in the health of future 
generations by protecting our planet and our environment. In the past 30 
years, asthma rates have doubled, and as air pollution gets worse, more 
kids will suffer. Clean air and water are essential to the well-being of 
our children and grandchildren, and we must work today to secure their 
tomorrow. My Administration has taken action and will continue to pursue 
policies that reduce harmful air pollution, improve water quality, and 
protect communities from toxic chemical exposures.
When young Americans have the opportunity to live healthy and safe 
lives, they are free to pursue their full measure of happiness. Today, 
we continue our work to support our children's health and build a Nation 
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The Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 18, 1928, as amended 
(36 U.S.C. 105), has called for the designation of the first Monday in 
October as Child Health Day and has requested that the President issue a 
proclamation in observance of this day.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, do hereby proclaim Monday, October 6, 2014, as Child Health 
Day. I call upon families, educators, child health professionals, faith-
based and community organizations, and all levels of government to help 
ensure America's children are healthy.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9187 of October 3, 2014

German-American Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

America is and always has been a Nation of immigrants, and from our 
earliest days, German Americans have contributed to our national 
identity. Germans were among the first settlers in the original 13 
Colonies, bringing their talents and ideas across the ocean to a new and 
unfamiliar world. And today, with their descendants and all who followed 
in their path, we continue to perfect our Union together. On German-
American Day, we recognize their distinctive identity and the ways they 
enrich our country.
German Americans helped build our Nation, and every day they contribute 
to its growth. As they teach in our schools, farm in our heartland, and 
serve in our Armed Forces, their German roots offer a sense of their 
place in the American story. From a land of poets and thinkers, they 
brought passion for music, science, and art, fortifying our culture and 
broadening our understanding of the world. Our greatest cities and our 
biggest advances reflect their daring spirit and diverse contributions.
As we consider our German-American history, we are also reminded that 
the United States and Germany are vital partners. With the 25th 
anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall approaching, our security and 
prosperity remain interwoven, and our friendship continues as we work 
together in pursuit of a more peaceful, stable world. On this occasion, 
may citizens from both sides of the Atlantic draw strength from the 
legacy of our Nation's earliest immigrants who boldly pushed forward in 
unforgiving times. May our shared past continue to inspire us as we face 
new challenges in our own time.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
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the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 6, 2014, as 
German-American Day. I encourage all Americans to learn more about the 
history of German Americans and reflect on the many contributions they 
have made to our Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9188 of October 3, 2014

To Modify the List of Beneficiary Developing Countries Under the Trade 
Act of 1974

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

1. Sections 501(1) and (4) of the Trade Act of 1974 (the ``1974 Act'') 
(19 U.S.C. 2461(1) and (4)), provide that, in determining whether duty-
free treatment would be appropriate under the Generalized System of 
Preferences, the President shall have due regard for, among other 
factors, the effect such action would have on furthering the economic 
development of a beneficiary developing country through the expansion of 
its exports and the extent that the beneficiary developing country would 
be competitive with respect to eligible articles. Section 502(c) of the 
1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2462(c)), provides that, in determining whether to 
designate any country as a beneficiary developing country, the President 
shall take into account various factors, including the country's level 
of economic development, the country's per capita gross national 
product, the living standards of its inhabitants, and any other economic 
factors he deems appropriate. Section 502(d)(1) of the 1974 Act (19 
U.S.C. 2462(d)(1)), authorizes the President to withdraw or suspend the 
designation of any country as a beneficiary developing country after 
considering the factors set forth in sections 501 and 502(c) of the 1974 
Act. Section 502(f)(2) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2462(f)(2)), requires 
the President to notify the Congress and the affected country, at least 
60 days before termination, of the President's intention to terminate 
the affected country's designation as a beneficiary developing country.
2. Consistent with section 502(d) of the 1974 Act, and having considered 
the factors set forth in sections 501 and 502(c), I have determined that 
Russia is sufficiently advanced in economic development and improved in 
trade competitiveness that it is appropriate to terminate the 
designation of Russia as a beneficiary developing country effective 
October 3, 2014. I notified the Congress and Russia on May 7, 2014, of 
my intent to terminate Russia's designation. In order to reflect the 
termination of Russia's designation as a beneficiary developing country, 
I have determined that it is appropriate to modify general notes 4(a) 
and 4(d) and pertinent subheadings of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of 
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3. Section 604 of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2483), authorizes the 
President to embody in the HTS the substance of the relevant provisions 
of that Act, and of other Acts affecting import treatment, and actions 
thereunder, including removal, modification, continuance, or imposition 
of any rate of duty or other import restriction.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, including but not limited to title V and 
section 604 of the 1974 Act, do proclaim that:

    (1) The designation of Russia as a beneficiary developing country is 
terminated, effective on October 3, 2014.
    (2) In order to reflect the termination of Russia's designation as a 
beneficiary developing country, general notes 4(a) and 4(d) and 
pertinent subheadings of the HTS are modified as set forth in the Annex 
to this proclamation.
    (3) Any provisions of previous proclamations and Executive Orders 
that are inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation are 
superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9189 of October 8, 2014

Leif Erikson Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

At a time when much of the world remained unknown, Leif Erikson--a son 
of Iceland and grandson of Norway--left his Nordic homeland and sailed 
westward across an unrelenting ocean. Landing in present-day Canada more 
than 1,000 years ago, Erikson and his crew became the first Europeans 
known to reach North America. In this new world, they discovered a land 
rich with natural resources and established their first settlement, 
Vinland. Today, we recognize their courageous spirit and the daring 
exploration that forged a path for centuries of exchange, innovation, 
and opportunity.
More than 800 years after this historic voyage, a group of Norwegian 
immigrants boarded a ship named Restauration, and with the same sense of 
hope and determination shared by Erikson and his crew, they crossed the 
Atlantic in pursuit of the freedoms promised in America. On October 9, 
1825, they arrived in New York City, becoming the first organized group 
of immigrants from Norway to reach the United States. Together, they 
wrote a chapter of our two countries' interconnected story and opened 
the doors to opportunity for the hundreds of thousands of Norwegians who 
would follow, enriching our communities and bettering our Nation.
This year, we also celebrate the 200th anniversary of the adoption of 
Norway's constitution, a charter influenced by America's founding 
documents, and we are reminded of the powerful bonds between our two 
nations and the values and ideals our people embrace. As we reflect on 
our common past, we rededicate ourselves to preserving all that has 
brought us together: the story of a fearless leader who reached for new 
possibilities; our shared commitment to self-determination and freedom; 
and the simple truth that has drawn immigrants to our shores--in 
America, anyone who works hard should be able to get ahead.
Today, there is more work to do to strengthen these promises, and we 
require bold thinkers and explorers to achieve what we know can be 
possible. The far reaches of our universe and the depths of our oceans 
remain unexplored, and the next frontiers in science, medicine, and 
technology await a new generation of innovators and entrepreneurs. As a 
Nation, let us carry forward the spirit of Leif Erikson and seize the 
future together.
To honor Leif Erikson and celebrate our Nordic-American heritage, the 
Congress, by joint resolution (Public Law 88-566) approved on September 
2, 1964, has authorized the President of the United States to proclaim 
October 9 of each year as ``Leif Erikson Day.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, do hereby proclaim October 9, 2014, as Leif Erikson Day. I call 
upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies, 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9190 of October 10, 2014

National School Lunch Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Ensuring access to balanced, healthy meals for all young people is 
essential to their success, and it is our responsibility as a Nation. 
Today, more than 30 million children depend on the National School Lunch 
Program for daily nutrition, and more than 13 million children are able 
to start their school day with a full stomach because of the School 
Breakfast Program. For many young people, these programs are the only 
regular source of food. That is why it is more important than ever to 
strengthen them and make sure they are supporting healthy lifestyles in 
classrooms across America. During National School Lunch Week, we 
encourage schools to expand access to nutritious food options, and we 
salute all those who work in our Nation's school cafeterias and food 
preparation centers. Every day they provide essential meals to America's 
students, contributing to their well-being and helping make sure they 
can fulfill their potential.
In 1946, President Harry Truman signed the National School Lunch Act, 
which provided meals for over 7 million children in its first year. 
Since then, more than 220 billion lunches have been served, and my 
Administration is proud to continue building on this legacy--not just by 
increasing access to breakfasts and lunches, but also by working to 
improve their quality and nutritional value. When more than one-third of 
American children and adolescents are overweight or obese--and as a 
result, are at risk for conditions like high blood pressure, high 
cholesterol, and Type 2 diabetes--ensuring access to healthy foods at 
schools helps support academic performance and improves children's 
overall health.
In 2010, I signed the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act in order to raise 
nutritional standards and expand access to healthy meals. This year--in 
many of the more than 22,000 eligible schools across our country--
educators and food service professionals are able to serve all their 
students free, nutritious breakfasts and lunches. Students now have more 
opportunities to eat healthy foods than ever before, including new 
options in vending machines and a la carte lines. And First Lady 
Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative has brought communities, 
schools, and elected officials together to promote nutrition and healthy 
lifestyles and empower children to make healthy choices in school and at 
home.
By expanding access to nutritious meals, we can help put young people on 
the path to good health from their earliest days. When we provide our 
children with opportunities to live prosperous and productive lives, we 
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a Nation where all kids can reach their dreams and achieve the bright 
futures they deserve.
The Congress, by joint resolution of October 9, 1962 (Public Law 87-
780), as amended, has designated the week beginning on the second Sunday 
in October each year as ``National School Lunch Week'' and has requested 
the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this week.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, do hereby proclaim the week of October 12 through October 18, 
2014, as National School Lunch Week. I call upon all Americans to join 
the dedicated individuals who administer the National School Lunch 
Program in appropriate activities that support the health and well-being 
of our Nation's children.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9191 of October 10, 2014

International Day of the Girl, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In every community across the globe, girls and women should have the 
opportunity to learn, grow, and achieve their full potential. All 
nations have a responsibility to protect the basic human rights of all 
people, and when they do--when girls and women are fully valued as equal 
participants in a country's politics and economy--societies are more 
likely to succeed.
But throughout the world, too many girls and women are subjected to laws 
and traditions that serve only to oppress and exclude. Gender-based 
violence--from domestic violence and human trafficking to genital 
cutting and early and forced marriage--condemns girls to cycles of 
dependence, fear, and abuse. Harmful cultural norms and prejudices that 
tell young women how they are expected to look and act deny the dignity 
and equality we want for all our daughters. On International Day of the 
Girl, we stand with girls, women, and male and female advocates in every 
country who are calling for freedom and justice, and we renew our 
commitment to build a world where all girls feel safe, supported, and 
encouraged to pursue their own measure of happiness.
Promoting gender equality and lifting up the status of girls and women 
have been central to my Administration's national security strategy and 
foreign policy. We are supporting quality education for girls around the 
world, advancing policies that enable women and families to live 
healthier lives, and investing in programs that help nations prevent and 
respond to violence against girls and women. We are also working to end 
human trafficking, a crime that affects far too many communities both 
here at home and around the globe, and of which many victims are girls 
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As we work to transform the lives of girls and women abroad, we have 
also redoubled our efforts to ensure there are no barriers to their 
success here at home. Vice President Joe Biden's 1is2many initiative is 
raising awareness about the high rates of teen dating violence, and my 
Administration is engaging school districts, college students, and 
community members as part of our effort to end sexual assault and 
domestic violence. Through the Affordable Care Act, we have expanded 
access to quality, affordable health care to more girls and prohibited 
insurers from charging them extra simply because of their gender. We 
continue to invest in community efforts to reduce teen pregnancy. And we 
have made it a priority to educate and inspire our youngest girls by 
increasing opportunities for high-quality preschool. As they grow, we 
will make certain they receive the education and training needed to 
succeed in the jobs of today and tomorrow--jobs that we are working to 
ensure will offer equal pay for equal work.
As Americans, we must see the hopes and dreams of our own girls and 
realize that these are the same dreams of girls around the world. We 
cannot afford to silence the girl who holds the key to changing her 
community, or the voice that speaks up to call for peace or further 
scientific discovery. We cannot allow violence to snuff out the 
aspirations of young women in America, and we must not accept it 
anywhere in the world. Today, we resolve to do more than simply shine a 
light on inequality. With partners across the globe, we support the 
girls who reach for their future in the face of unimaginable obstacles, 
and we continue our work to change attitudes and shift beliefs until 
every girl has the opportunities she deserves to shape her own destiny 
and fulfill her boundless promise.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 11, 2014, as 
International Day of the Girl. I call upon all Americans to observe this 
day with programs, ceremonies, and activities that advance equality and 
opportunity for girls everywhere.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9192 of October 10, 2014

General Pulaski Memorial Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

More than 200 years ago, Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski answered the 
call of our fledgling Nation as we sought to secure liberty and justice. 
A Polish-born leader, he fought and sacrificed his life for a country 
not fully his own. He understood that the promise of our new Nation was 
not about circumstance of birth, but rather a set of beliefs and 
unalienable rights. Today, we pay tribute to a hero of the American 
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we celebrate the contributions that generations of Polish-Americans have 
made to the country for whose independence Pulaski took up arms.
As a young man, Casimir Pulaski fought for Polish sovereignty, defending 
his homeland from foreign occupation with courage and bravery. After 
many years, his confederation was overpowered, and he was exiled to 
France where he met Benjamin Franklin. With Franklin, Pulaski discussed 
America's struggle to throw off the tyranny of an empire, and in 1777, 
Pulaski crossed the Atlantic to stand with a small band of patriots.
In America, Pulaski served with honor and distinction. During battle, he 
aided George Washington and--because of his leadership and skill on 
horseback--became known as the ``Father of the American Cavalry.'' But 
tragically in October of 1779, as Pulaski led his troops during the 
siege of Savannah, Georgia, he was mortally wounded. While he was not 
witness to the conclusion of the war, his memory is forever enshrined in 
the pages of its history.
Pulaski's life represents only one chapter in the Polish people's long 
and storied legacy of fighting for freedom. This year, we celebrated the 
25th anniversary of an election where, for the first time, the people of 
Poland had a choice. The culmination of centuries of struggle, it marked 
the beginning of a new course for Poland--one that has ushered in the 
return of democracy and demonstrated the enduring strength of the ideals 
our two nations share. As we also recognize the 15th anniversary of 
Poland's membership in NATO, we are proud to call Poland one of our 
strongest and closest allies, and we are reminded that the blessings of 
liberty must be earned and renewed by every generation.
On General Pulaski Memorial Day, we reflect on the beginnings of our 
relationship with Poland. In the centuries since, Polish immigrants have 
sought the opportunities in America that Pulaski helped secure, and as 
they have, our nations' bonds of friendship have grown stronger. As we 
renew our commitment to honoring all those who fought for the freedom of 
our new Nation, let us resolve to stand with developing democracies 
around the world and with all people yearning to be free.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 11, 2014, as 
General Pulaski Memorial Day. I encourage all Americans to commemorate 
this occasion with appropriate programs and activities paying tribute to 
Casimir Pulaski and honoring all those who defend the freedom of our 
Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9193 of October 10, 2014

Columbus Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

When Christopher Columbus--a son of Genoa, Italy--set sail across the 
Atlantic, no one could imagine the profound and lasting impact he would 
have on the world. In search of a westward route to Asia, he instead 
spotted the Bahamas. As dawn broke on October 12, 1492, Columbus's crew 
set foot on a Caribbean island and changed the course of history. For 
much of Europe, this marked the discovery of the New World, and it set 
in motion the more than five centuries that have followed.
In a new world, explorers found opportunity. They endured unforgiving 
winters and early hardship. They pushed west across a continent, 
charting rivers and mountains, and expanded our understanding of the 
world as they embraced the principle of self-reliance.
In a new world, a history was written. It tells the story of an idea--
that all women and men are created equal--and a people's struggle to 
fulfill it. And it is a history shared by Native Americans, one marred 
with long and shameful chapters of violence, disease, and deprivation.
In a new world, a Nation was born. A resolute people fought for 
democracy, liberty, and freedom from tyranny. They secured fundamental 
rights to expression, petition, and free exercise of religion and built 
a beacon of hope to people everywhere who cherish these ideals.
Columbus's historic voyage ushered in a new age, and since, the world 
has never been the same. His journey opened the door for generations of 
Italian immigrants who followed his path across an ocean in pursuit of 
the promise of America. Like Columbus, these immigrants and their 
descendants have shaped the place where they landed. Italian Americans 
have enriched our culture and strengthened our country. They have served 
with honor and distinction in our Armed Forces, and today, they embrace 
their rich heritage as leaders in our communities and pioneers of 
industry.
On Columbus Day, we reflect on the moment the world changed. And as we 
recognize the influence of Christopher Columbus, we also pay tribute to 
the legacy of Native Americans and our Government's commitment to 
strengthening their tribal sovereignty. We celebrate the long history of 
the American continents and the contributions of a diverse people, 
including those who have always called this land their home and those 
who crossed an ocean and risked their lives to do so. With the same 
sense of exploration, we boldly pursue new frontiers of space, medicine, 
and technology and dare to change our world once more.
In commemoration of Christopher Columbus's historic voyage 522 years 
ago, the Congress, by joint resolution of April 30, 1934, and modified 
in 1968 (36 U.S.C. 107), as amended, has requested the President 
proclaim the second Monday of October of each year as ``Columbus Day.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, do hereby proclaim October 13, 2014, as Columbus Day. I call 
upon the people of the United States to observe this day with 
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ceremonies and activities. I also direct that the flag of the United 
States be displayed on all public buildings on the appointed day in 
honor of our diverse history and all who have contributed to shaping 
this Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9194 of October 10, 2014

Establishment of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Known as the crown to the Valley of Angels, the peaks of the San Gabriel 
Mountains frame the Los Angeles skyline. Over 15 million people live 
within 90 minutes of this island of green, which provides 70 percent of 
the open space for Angelenos and 30 percent of their drinking water. 
Millions recreate and rejuvenate in the San Gabriels each year, seeking 
out their cool streams and canyons during the hot summer months, their 
snowcapped mountains in the winter, and their trail system and historic 
sites throughout the year.
The San Gabriels are some of the steepest and most rugged mountains in 
the United States. Situated adjacent to the mighty San Andreas Fault, 
the mountains are geologically active, migrating northwest at an average 
of 2 inches each year. Deep canyons, many with precious perennial 
streams, score the mountain peaks--north toward the arid Mojave Desert 
and south to the temperate San Gabriel Valley.
The rich cultural history of these mountains echoes their striking 
geologic features and ecological diversity. Cultural resources represent 
successive layers of history, including that of Native Americans, 
Spanish missionaries and colonialists, Mexican rancheros, and Euro-
American settlers and prospectors. Native American history runs deep, at 
least 8,000 years, exemplified by the Aliso-Arrastre Special Interest 
Area known for its heritage resource values, including several rock art 
and cupules features, the concentration of which is unique to southern 
California. Due to urban development and natural processes, this area 
also contains the best preserved example of a Gabrielino pictograph that 
characterizes the California Tradition of rock painting.
Early European explorers' use of the area consisted mainly of early 
explorers traveling through the area. Over time, land grants, Spanish 
missions, and townsites surrounded the mountains, relying heavily on 
them for water, building supplies, and game.
By the 1840s, gold prospectors poured into the mountains. Large placer 
and lode mining operations were established in the San Gabriels, with 
mixed success. The historic mining town of Eldoradoville, located along 
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Fork of the San Gabriel River, had at its peak in 1861 a population of 
over 500 miners, with general stores, saloons, and dance halls along 
with numerous mining camps of tents, wooden shacks, and stone cabins 
along the river.
In the early 20th century, responding to the burgeoning interest of 
urban dwellers in backcountry hiking and weekend rambling, a number of 
trails, lodges, and camps--many of which were accessible only by 
horseback or on foot--were constructed throughout the mountains. 
Remnants of these historic resorts, which attracted local residents and 
Hollywood stars alike, can still be seen and are important aspects of 
the region's social and cultural history.
Enthusiasm for recreating in the mountains continues today. The San 
Gabriels offer hundreds of miles of hiking, motorized, and equestrian 
trails, including several National Recreational Trails and 87 miles of 
the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. In the footprint of the resorts 
of the Great Hiking Era, many visitors partake of Forest Service 
campgrounds built on the foundations of early 20th-century lodges and 
resorts. In a region with limited open space, the mountains are the 
backyard for many highly urbanized and culturally diverse populations 
within Los Angeles, underscoring the need for strong partnerships 
between this urban forest and neighboring communities.
The mountains have hosted world-class scientists, studying the terra 
firma at their feet as well as the distant galactic stars. Astronomer 
Edwin Hubble performed critical calculations from his work at the Mt. 
Wilson Observatory, including his discovery that some nebulae were 
actually galaxies outside our own Milky Way. Assisted by Milton Humason, 
he also discovered the presence of the astronomical phenomenon of 
redshift that proved the universe is expanding. Also on Mt. Wilson, 
Albert Michelson, America's first Nobel Prize winner in a science field, 
conducted an experiment that provided the first modern and truly 
accurate measurement of the speed of light. Closer to earth, the San 
Dimas Experimental Forest, established in 1933 as a hydrologic 
laboratory, continues the study of some of our earliest and most 
comprehensively monitored research watersheds, providing crucial 
scientific insights.
Although proximate to one of America's most urban areas, the region has 
untrammeled wilderness lands of the highest quality, including four 
designated wilderness areas: San Gabriel, Sheep Mountain, Pleasant View 
Ridge, and Magic Mountain. These lands provide invaluable backcountry 
opportunities for the rapidly expanding nearby communities and also 
provide habitat for iconic species including the endangered California 
condor and least Bells' vireo, and the Forest Service Sensitive Nelson's 
bighorn sheep, bald eagle, and California spotted owl. Inventoried 
roadless areas and lands recommended for designation as Wilderness also 
provide important habitat, including a connectivity corridor important 
for wide ranging species, such as the mountain lion.
The importance of the San Gabriels' watershed values was recognized 
early. As early as the late 1800s, local communities petitioned to 
protect the mountains for their watershed values. As a result, President 
Benjamin Harrison established the San Gabriel Timberland Reserve in 
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Reflecting the needs of the nearby population centers, the San Gabriels 
host an array of flood control and water storage, delivery, and 
diversion infrastructure, including six large retention dams as well as 
numerous telecommunications and utility towers.
The San Gabriels' rivers not only provide drinking water but are also 
areas of high ecological significance supporting rare populations of 
native fish, including the threatened Santa Ana sucker. The San Gabriel 
River supports rare arroyo chub and Santa Ana speckled dace, a species 
found only in the Los Angeles Basin. Little Rock Creek tumbles down from 
the northern escarpment to the Mojave Desert below and supports 
important populations of the endangered mountain yellow-legged frog and 
arroyo toad, as well as the threatened California red-legged frog. On 
the slopes of Mt. San Antonio, San Antonio Creek rushes through an 
alpine canyon studded with stalwart bigcone Douglas fir, and the 
magnificent 75-foot San Antonio Falls draw thousands of visitors every 
year.
In addition to rivers, the San Gabriels contain two scenic lakes, both 
formed by the area's remarkable geologic forces. The alpine Crystal 
Lake, found high in the mountains, was formed from one of the largest 
landslides on record in southern California. Jackson Lake is a natural 
sag pond, a type of pond formed between the strands of an active fault 
line--in this case, the San Andreas.
Climatic contrasts in the San Gabriels range from the northern slope 
desert region, home to Joshua trees and pinyon pines, to high-elevation 
white fir and a notable stand of 1,000-year-old limber pines. Vegetation 
communities, including chaparral and oak woodland, represent a portion 
of the rare Mediterranean ecosystem found in only 3 percent of the 
world. Mediterranean climate zones have high numbers of species for 
their area.
The San Gabriels also provide suitable habitat for 52 Forest Service 
Sensitive Plants and as many as 300 California-endemic species, 
including Pierson's lupine and San Gabriel bedstraw, that occur only in 
the San Gabriel range.
The mountains harbor several of California's signature natural 
vegetation communities, including the drought-tolerant and fire-adapted 
chaparral shrubland, which is the dominant community and includes scrub 
oaks, chamise, manzanita, wild lilac, and western mountain-mahogany. 
Mixed conifer forest is an associated vegetation community comprising 
Jeffrey pine, sugar pine, white fir, and riparian woodlands including 
white alder, sycamore, and willow. These communities provide habitat for 
numerous native wildlife and insect species, including agriculturally 
important pollinators, the San Gabriel Mountains slender salamander, San 
Bernardino Mountain kingsnake, song sparrow, Peregrine falcon, mule 
deer, and Pallid bat.
WHEREAS section 2 of the Act of June 8, 1906 (34 Stat. 225, 16 U.S.C. 
431) (the ``Antiquities Act''), authorizes the President, in his 
discretion, to declare by public proclamation historic landmarks, 
historic and prehistoric structures, and other objects of historic or 
scientific interest situated upon the lands owned or controlled by the 
Government of the United States to be national monuments, and to reserve 
as a part thereof parcels of land, the limits of which in all cases 
shall be confined to the smallest area compatible with the proper care 
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WHEREAS it is in the public interest to preserve and protect the objects 
of scientific and historic interest at the San Gabriel Mountains;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by the authority vested in me by section 2 of the Antiquities 
Act, hereby proclaim the objects identified above that are situated upon 
lands and interests in lands owned or controlled by the Government of 
the United States to be the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument 
(monument) and, for the purpose of preserving those objects, reserve as 
a part thereof all lands and interests in lands owned or controlled by 
the Government of the United States within the boundaries described on 
the accompanying map entitled, ``San Gabriel Mountains National 
Monument'' and the accompanying legal description, which are attached to 
and form a part of this proclamation.
These reserved Federal lands and interests in lands encompass 
approximately 346,177 acres, which is the smallest area compatible with 
the proper care and management of the objects to be protected.
All Federal lands and interests in lands within the boundaries of the 
monument are hereby appropriated and withdrawn from all forms of entry, 
location, selection, sale, leasing, or other disposition under the 
public land or other Federal laws, including location, entry, and patent 
under the mining laws, and from disposition under all laws relating to 
mineral and geothermal leasing, other than by exchange that furthers the 
protective purposes of the monument, or disposition of materials under 
the Materials Act of 1947 in a manner that is consistent with the proper 
care and management of the objects protected by this proclamation.
The establishment of this monument is subject to valid existing rights. 
Lands and interests in lands within the monument's boundaries not owned 
or controlled by the United States shall be reserved as part of the 
monument upon acquisition of ownership or control by the United States. 
To the extent allowed by applicable law, the Secretaries of Agriculture 
and the Interior shall manage valid Federal mineral rights existing 
within the monument as of the date of this proclamation in a manner 
consistent with the proper care and management of the objects protected 
by this proclamation.
Nothing in this proclamation shall be construed to alter the valid 
existing water rights of any party, including the United States.
Nothing in this proclamation shall be construed to interfere with the 
operation or maintenance, nor with the replacement or modification 
within the existing authorization boundary, of existing water resource, 
flood control, utility, pipeline, or telecommunications facilities that 
are located within the monument, subject to the Secretary of 
Agriculture's special uses authorities and other applicable laws. 
Existing water resource, flood control, utility, pipeline, or 
telecommunications facilities located within the monument may be 
expanded, and new facilities may be constructed within the monument, to 
the extent consistent with the proper care and management of the objects 
protected by this proclamation, subject to the Secretary of 
Agriculture's special uses authorities and other applicable law.
The Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) shall manage the monument 
through the Forest Service, pursuant to applicable legal authorities, 
consistent with the purposes and provisions of this proclamation. The 
Secretary shall prepare, within 3 years of the date of this proclamation 
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consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, a management plan for 
the monument and shall promulgate such regulations for its management as 
deemed appropriate. The Secretary shall provide for maximum public 
involvement in the development of that plan, including, but not limited 
to, consultation with tribal, State, and local government, as well as 
community environmental conservation, health, and justice organizations. 
The plan shall provide for protection and interpretation of the 
scientific and historic objects identified above and for continued 
public access to those objects, consistent with their protection. To the 
maximum extent permitted by other applicable law and consistent with the 
purposes of the monument, the plan shall protect and preserve Indian 
sacred sites, as defined in section 1(b) of Executive Order 13007 of May 
24, 1996, and access by Indian tribal members for traditional cultural, 
spiritual, and tree and forest product-, food-, and medicine-gathering 
purposes.
Nothing in this proclamation shall be construed to enlarge or diminish 
the rights of any Indian tribe as defined in section 1(b) of Executive 
Order 13007.
The Secretary shall prepare a transportation plan that specifies and 
implements such actions necessary to protect the objects identified in 
this proclamation, including road closures and travel restrictions. For 
the purpose of protecting the objects identified above, except for 
emergency or authorized administrative purposes, the Secretary shall 
limit all motor vehicle use to designated roads, trails, and, in the 
Secretary's discretion, those authorized off-highway vehicular use areas 
existing as of the date of this proclamation.
The Secretary shall, in developing any management plans and any 
management rules and regulations governing the monument, consult with 
the Secretary of the Interior. The final decision to issue any 
management plans and any management rules and regulations rests with the 
Secretary of Agriculture. Management plans or rules and regulations 
developed by the Secretary of the Interior governing uses within 
national parks or other national monuments administered by the Secretary 
of the Interior shall not apply within the monument.
Nothing in this proclamation shall be construed to enlarge or diminish 
the jurisdiction of the State of California with respect to fish and 
wildlife management.
Laws, regulations, and policies followed by the United States Forest 
Service in issuing and administering grazing permits or leases on all 
lands under its jurisdiction shall continue to apply with regard to the 
lands in the monument in a manner consistent with the proper care and 
management of the objects protected by this proclamation.
Nothing in this proclamation shall be construed to alter the authority 
or responsibility of any party with respect to emergency response 
activities within the monument, including wildland fire response. The 
Secretary may carry out vegetative management treatments within the 
monument, except that timber harvest and prescribed fire may only be 
used when the Secretary determines it appropriate to address the risk of 
wildfire, insect infestation, or disease that would endanger the objects 
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Recognizing the proximity of the monument to Class B airspace and that a 
military training route is over the monument, nothing in this 
proclamation shall be deemed to restrict general aviation, commercial, 
or military aircraft operations, nor the designation of new units of 
special use airspace or the establishment of military flight training 
routes, over the monument.
Nothing in this proclamation shall be deemed to revoke any existing 
withdrawal, reservation, or appropriation; however, the monument shall 
be the dominant reservation.
Warning is hereby given to all unauthorized persons not to appropriate, 
injure, destroy, or remove any feature of the monument and not to locate 
or settle upon any of the lands thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
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Proclamation 9195 of October 14, 2014

Blind Americans Equality Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

For half a century, our Nation has set aside one day every year to honor 
the contributions of blind and visually impaired Americans. In that 
time, we have built a more just and more inclusive society. We have torn 
down barriers to full participation in our democracy and economy--but 
more work remains to guarantee all Americans have a fair shot at 
success. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to equal access, equal 
opportunity, and equal respect for every person and continue our work to 
ensure that no one is excluded from America's promise.
All Americans have a fundamental right to dignity and respect, and to 
fully take part in the American experience. Every day, people with 
visual impairments and other print disabilities enrich our communities 
and demonstrate the inherent worth of every person. In our classrooms, 
blind Americans teach history and mathematics while fostering an early 
awareness of the innate possibility within each person. On canvas and 
through music, artists with visual impairments show us the world as they 
know it and broaden our understanding of our universe. Across our 
country, Americans with disabilities contribute to our workplaces and 
our economy while securing stronger futures for themselves and their 
families.
My Administration is dedicated to expanding opportunity because all 
people deserve the freedom to make of their lives what they will. We are 
building on the foundation of the Americans with Disabilities Act by 
strengthening the protections against disability-based discrimination 
and advancing programs that increase accessibility in the places we 
learn, work, and live. Because Braille is a key tool that unlocks 
learning for many blind and visually impaired students, my 
Administration continues to support Braille instruction in classrooms 
throughout our Nation. We are committed to promoting access to 
employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, ensuring new 
technology remains accessible so disabilities do not stand in the way of 
cutting-edge innovation, and--through new protections in the Affordable 
Care Act--preventing health insurance companies from denying coverage 
based on pre-existing conditions, medical history, or genetic 
information.
When our Nation is able to harness the full potential of all our 
citizens, we can achieve extraordinary things. On Blind Americans 
Equality Day, we resolve to live up to the principles enshrined in the 
heart of our Nation and do our part to form a more perfect Union.
By joint resolution approved on October 6, 1964 (Public Law 88-628, as 
amended), the Congress designated October 15 of each year as ``White 
Cane Safety Day'' to recognize the contributions of Americans who are 
blind or have low vision. Today, let us recommit to ensuring we remain a 
Nation where all our people, including those with disabilities, have 
every opportunity to achieve their dreams.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
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the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 15, 2014, as 
Blind Americans Equality Day. I call upon public officials, business and 
community leaders, educators, librarians, and Americans across the 
country to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and 
programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9196 of October 17, 2014

National Character Counts Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

For generations, our Nation's beliefs in mutual respect, shared 
responsibility, and equality for all have strengthened our bond as a 
people and guided our path--uniting us in times of crisis and inspiring 
us in moments of triumph. During National Character Counts Week, we 
reaffirm the principles that built America and dedicate ourselves to 
passing on our highest ideals to our children.
We see the true character of our country in the examples set by the work 
and lives of our people. We see it in the educators, mentors, and 
parents who teach our kids not only to understand math and history, but 
also to know and show compassion and respect. We see it in first 
responders who put themselves in harm's way to protect strangers, and in 
our men and women in uniform who selflessly serve the land we love and 
defend the values we cherish. And we see it in small acts of kindness 
that define who we are as Americans and help us recognize our common 
humanity.
When we give our daughters and sons a foundation of integrity, hard 
work, and responsibility, and when we empower them with the courage to 
choose these values in the face of cynicism, we prepare them for a 
lifetime of engaged citizenship and create stronger communities across 
America. This week, and all year long, let us all do our part to ensure 
the fundamental tenets that have shaped our Union from its founding 
continue to sustain us and draw out the best in each of us.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 19 through 
October 25, 2014, as National Character Counts Week. I call upon public 
officials, educators, parents, students, and all Americans to observe 
this week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9197 of October 17, 2014

National Forest Products Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Our Nation's forests are an essential element of our urban spaces and 
rural landscape. Covering more than 750 million acres across America, 
they create opportunities for recreation and habitats for wildlife, and 
their products play an integral role in our Nation's economy and our 
daily lives. Paper and wood products allow us to communicate, teach, and 
learn. They provide us shelter and energy, and they package and deliver 
our food, medicine, and manufactured goods. And whether it is a paper 
containing the Gettysburg Address or a child's crayon masterpiece, these 
products capture life's memorable moments across generations. During 
National Forest Products Week, we celebrate the many uses of our natural 
bounty, and we renew our commitment to protect our forests and ensure 
these resources endure.
Forest products are recyclable and renewable, and in a changing climate, 
responsible management of our Nation's forests is even more important. 
Our forests purify the air we breathe and provide clean water to our 
communities. By absorbing and storing carbon dioxide, forests and forest 
products help reduce the greenhouse gases in our atmosphere, removing 
roughly 16 percent of our carbon emissions. In the face of increased 
threats to our forests--including diseases and insect infestations that 
spread more quickly, droughts that last longer, and wildfires that burn 
more frequently and more intensely--we are taking action to preserve 
these vital pieces of our environment and economy. As part of my 
Administration's Climate Action Plan, we are increasing the resilience 
of our country's forests and preserving their key role in mitigating 
climate change.
My Administration is committed to safeguarding these green spaces across 
our country for the use and enjoyment of our children and grandchildren. 
Through our America's Great Outdoors Initiative, we are empowering 
communities to do their part to protect their forested land, from urban 
parks to working forests. When cities and towns have the support they 
need to conserve their own resources, neighborhoods thrive and local 
economies grow.
For centuries, our forests have shaped the character of our Nation and 
contributed to its expansion, and we have an obligation to ensure the 
next generation has access to the same drivers of progress. This week, 
we resolve to do our part to protect our forests and secure a cleaner, 
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To recognize the importance of products from our forests, the Congress, 
by Public Law 86-753 (36 U.S.C. 123), as amended, has designated the 
week beginning on the third Sunday in October of each year as ``National 
Forest Products Week'' and has authorized and requested the President to 
issue a proclamation in observance of this week.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, do hereby proclaim October 19 through October 25, 2014, as 
National Forest Products Week. I call on the people of the United States 
to join me in recognizing the dedicated individuals who are responsible 
for the stewardship of our forests and for the preservation, management, 
and use of these precious natural resources for the benefit of the 
American people.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9198 of October 23, 2014

United Nations Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In 1945, in the shadow of a world war and the face of an uncertain 
future, 51 founding nations joined in common purpose to establish the 
United Nations and codify its mission to maintain international peace 
and security, encourage global cooperation, and promote universal 
respect for human rights. Nearly seven decades later, we once again find 
ourselves at a pivotal moment in history--a crossroads between conflict 
and peace, disorder and integration, hatred and dignity--dealing with 
new challenges that require a united response. As we confront these 
global problems in an increasingly interconnected world, the United 
Nations remains as necessary and vital as ever. On United Nations Day, 
we recognize the important role the United Nations continues to play in 
the international system, and we reaffirm our country's commitment to 
work with all nations to build a world that is more just, more peaceful, 
and more free.
The United Nations fosters international cooperation and enables 
progress on the world's most immediate threats and critical long-term 
challenges. From addressing climate change and eradicating poverty to 
preventing armed conflict and halting the proliferation of weapons of 
mass destruction, the work of the United Nations supports our shared 
pursuit of a better world. In this spirit of mutual interest and mutual 
respect, the international community must continue to find common ground 
in the face of threats to the prosperity and security of all our 
nations.
Across the globe, United Nations personnel put their lives on the line 
to give meaning and action to the simple truths enshrined in the United 
Nations Charter. Today, U.N. humanitarian staff are providing lifesaving 
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to those trapped by conflict; U.N. peacekeepers are protecting civilians 
against threats from extremists and other violent groups; and U.N. 
health workers are helping to bring Ebola under control in West Africa 
and deliver critical medicines to people around the world. Their 
dedication, hard work, and sacrifice reflect the promise of the United 
Nations and the best of the human spirit.
On this day, let us resolve to strengthen and renew the United Nations. 
Let us choose hope over fear, collaboration over division, and humanity 
over brutality, as we work together to build a tomorrow marked by 
progress rather than suffering. Our diplomacy can build the foundation 
for peace and our cooperation can be the catalyst for growth. By 
harnessing the power of the United Nations, we can build a more peaceful 
and more prosperous future for all our children and grandchildren.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 24, 2014, as 
United Nations Day. I urge the Governors of the 50 States, and the 
officials of all other areas under the flag of the United States, to 
observe United Nations Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9199 of October 31, 2014

Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Essential to our national security and economic growth, America's 
critical infrastructure--from our power plants and pipelines to our 
hospitals and highways--supports the physical and virtual systems that 
underpin American society. In a changing world, the increased 
interdependence of our country's most vital resources and networks has 
created new opportunities for growth and innovation, but it has also led 
to greater risk and vulnerability. During Critical Infrastructure 
Security and Resilience Month, we reflect on the important role our 
infrastructure plays in building a safe and prosperous Nation, and we 
recommit to strengthening and protecting these important assets.
The security of our Nation is my top priority, and my Administration is 
dedicated to preserving and fortifying the systems that support our 
daily lives. Guided by our Cybersecurity Framework, we are working to 
protect our critical infrastructure from cyber threats, while promoting 
an open and reliable cyberspace. In the face of a diverse set of 
physical risks to our infrastructure--from extreme weather and the 
impacts of climate change to health pandemics, accidents, and acts of 
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reduce our vulnerabilities. And because the majority of our critical 
infrastructure is owned and operated by private companies, we are 
encouraging the private sector to recognize their shared responsibility. 
As part of our National Infrastructure Protection Plan, we are finding 
new ways we can strengthen our public-private partnerships to bolster 
our systems and networks and to better manage risks.
While we cannot always predict the ways in which our infrastructure will 
be tested, by harnessing an integrated approach to a range of threats 
and modernizing our cyber and physical infrastructure, we can ensure 
that one event does not compromise the stability of our entire system. 
When we invest in 21st century infrastructure, we not only increase our 
resilience, but also create jobs and expand opportunity for hardworking 
Americans. That is why earlier this year we launched the Build America 
Investment Initiative to improve our roads, water systems, electrical 
grid, and other vital systems. By encouraging innovative financing and 
increased public-private collaboration, we can build a revitalized, 
efficient, and secure American infrastructure.
In today's interconnected world, we must all remain dedicated to 
identifying and deterring threats and hazards to our Nation's critical 
infrastructure and to mitigating the consequences of incidents that do 
occur. This month, let us resolve to safeguard and strengthen the 
systems we rely on every day and to support first-class infrastructure 
that can sustain America's role as a leader on the world stage.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2014 as 
Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month. I call upon the 
people of the United States to recognize the importance of protecting 
our Nation's resources and to observe this month with appropriate events 
and training to enhance our national security and resilience.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9200 of October 31, 2014

Military Family Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

For more than two centuries, members of our Armed Forces have defended 
our country with unyielding courage. In our Nation's times of need, 
these brave patriots step forward to answer America's call, leaving 
behind everything they know and love. And as they help secure our 
freedom and democracy, their families sacrifice alongside them. During 
Military Family Month, we recognize every spouse, parent, sibling, 
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who stands with our service members, and we reaffirm our solemn vow to 
serve these families as well as they serve us.
The selflessness of our military families tells a story of unfailing 
duty and devotion. Through long deployments, difficult separations, and 
moves across the country and overseas, spouses and partners put their 
careers on hold and children take on extra responsibilities. With grace 
and resilience, families endure the absence of loved ones and shoulder 
the burdens of war. And when battle ends and our service members return 
home, their families support their transition and recovery.
To fulfill our sacred promise to our service members and their loved 
ones, my Administration continues to make supporting our military 
families a top priority. This year, we launched the Veterans Employment 
Center, an interagency resource to connect transitioning service 
members, veterans, and their spouses to meaningful career opportunities. 
We are also committed to fostering partnerships with organizations that 
help military caregivers and making consistent and effective family 
services available, including mental health care and counseling, 
deployment and relocation assistance, and child care and youth programs. 
Through their Joining Forces initiative, First Lady Michelle Obama and 
Dr. Jill Biden are working to ensure members of our Armed Forces, 
veterans, and their families have all the opportunities and benefits 
they deserve. And since 2011, their efforts have encouraged businesses 
to hire more than 500,000 veterans and military spouses.
Every day, our military families at home and abroad inspire us and 
remind us of our obligation to take care of those who do so much for our 
country. As a grateful Nation, we pay tribute to the women and men who 
have made our military the finest fighting force the world has ever 
known, and we honor the enduring strength and dedication of their 
families.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2014 as 
Military Family Month. I call on all Americans to honor military 
families through private actions and public service for the tremendous 
contributions they make in support of our service members and our 
Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9201 of October 31, 2014

National Adoption Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Every year, adoptive parents welcome tens of thousands of children and 
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provide their sons and daughters with the security and stability of a 
safe environment and the opportunity to learn, grow, and achieve their 
full potential. During National Adoption Month, we honor those who have 
opened their hearts and their homes, and we recommit to supporting all 
children still in need of a place to call their own.
Over the past decade, more than 500,000 children have been adopted. 
However, there are still too many children waiting to be part of an 
adoptive family. This month--on the Saturday before Thanksgiving--we 
will observe the 15th annual National Adoption Day, a nationwide 
celebration that brings together policymakers, practitioners, and 
advocates to finalize thousands of adoptions and to raise awareness of 
those still in need of permanent homes.
To help ensure there is a permanent home for every child, my 
Administration is investing in programs to reduce the amount of time 
children in foster care wait for adoption and to educate adoptive 
families about the diverse needs of their children, helping ensure 
stability and permanency. We are equipping State and local adoption 
organizations with tools to provide quality mental health services to 
children who need them, and--because we know the importance of sibling 
relationships--we are encouraging efforts to keep brothers and sisters 
together. Additionally, last year I was proud to permanently extend the 
Adoption Tax Credit to provide relief to adoptive families. By 
supporting policies that remove barriers to adoption, we give hope to 
children across America. For all those who yearn for the comfort of 
family, we must continue our work to increase the opportunities for 
adoption and make sure all capable and loving caregivers have the 
ability to bring a child into their life, regardless of their race, 
religion, sexual orientation, or marital status.
Throughout November, we recognize the thousands of parents and kids who 
have expanded their families to welcome a new child or sibling, as well 
as the professionals who offer guidance, resources, and counseling every 
day. Let us reaffirm our commitment to provide all children with every 
chance to reach their dreams and realize their highest aspirations.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2014 as 
National Adoption Month. I encourage all Americans to observe this month 
by answering the call to find a permanent and caring family for every 
child in need, and by supporting the families who care for them.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9202 of October 31, 2014

National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Across our Nation, as many as 5 million Americans live with Alzheimer's 
disease--currently an irreversible, incurable, and fatal disease. 
Together with their loved ones, these individuals experience the tragic 
realities of a disease that gradually erases cherished memories, affects 
behavior, and destroys the ability to live independently and carry out 
the simplest daily tasks. This month, we recognize all those whose lives 
have been touched by Alzheimer's, and we renew our commitment to making 
progress in the war against it.
The Federal Government is the world's leading funder of Alzheimer's 
research, and we are dedicated to finding ways to prevent and 
effectively treat this devastating disease by 2025. Guided by the 
National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease, my Administration is 
working to enhance care for Alzheimer's patients, expand support for all 
people with dementia, and strengthen public-private partnerships to 
support the Alzheimer's community. We have funded major new clinical 
trials, helped train health care providers to diagnosis and manage 
dementia, and launched a new website that serves as a one-stop resource 
on Alzheimer's issues. And this year, as part of our Brain Research 
through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative, we 
announced new investments to support the research that could unlock the 
answers to this disease. To learn more about Alzheimer's disease--
including risk factors and early signs and symptoms--and to access 
resources for patients and caregivers, Americans can visit 
www.Alzheimers.gov.
During National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, we join with 
researchers, health care providers, and patient advocates across our 
country to lift up all those who are battling this disease every day. As 
we come together to raise awareness about Alzheimer's, we honor the 
individuals who lost their lives to it, as well as the devotion and 
selflessness of the millions of caregivers who endure the financial and 
emotional strains of this disease. In their spirit, let us continue our 
work to end this debilitating ailment and its devastating effects.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2014 as 
National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. I call upon the people of 
the United States to learn more about Alzheimer's disease and support 
the individuals living with this disease and their caregivers.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9203 of October 31, 2014

National College Application Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

With hard work and determination, a great education should be within 
everyone's reach. At the heart of America's promise is the belief that 
we all deserve an equal opportunity to get ahead, and today more than 
ever--as we face greater global competition in a knowledge-based 
economy--a college degree is the surest path to a stable, middle-class 
life. During National College Application Month, we come together to 
encourage all students to take control of their own destiny by applying 
to continue their education beyond high school and to let them know that 
no matter where they come from or who they are--it does not matter if 
they are the first in their family to apply to college or if they have 
been told that they are simply not college material--there is an 
opportunity for them.
This fall, high school seniors across our Nation are making the decision 
to invest in their future by earning a post-secondary degree or 
credential, and as they navigate the college admissions process, my 
Administration is dedicated to supporting them with the tools and 
resources they need to succeed. To help more families afford a college 
degree, we have expanded grants, tax credits, and loans and invested in 
programs that help students manage and reduce the burdens of debt after 
they graduate. We created the College Scorecard to make it easier for 
students and families to compare colleges and find ones that are well-
suited to their needs. And to help students better understand the costs 
of college and more easily compare aid packages offered by different 
institutions, we developed the Financial Aid Shopping Sheet. To access 
these and other resources--including College Navigator and a tool that 
helps determine the net price of any given college--Americans can go to 
www.WhiteHouse.gov/ReachHigher.
Applying to college is hard work, but it is only the beginning of a 
journey that requires persistence and focus. A college degree unlocks 
pathways to opportunity; it prepares today's students for the jobs of 
the future and is a requirement for the educated workforce and informed 
citizenry our country needs to create growth, bolster our economy, and 
strengthen our democracy. That is why as a Nation, we must lift up our 
students, help them achieve their greatest potential, and work together 
toward an important goal: to lead the world in college completion.
This month, we celebrate the limitless possibility within every child. 
We honor the teachers, school counselors, and parents who help students 
apply to college. We recognize the institutions that are taking steps to 
ensure they reach the best and brightest students, regardless of their 
background, and all those who ensure the next generation is prepared for 
success, including businesses who open their doors to interns and the 
alumni, foundations, and faith-based organizations that provide 
scholarships. Let us remind all students that it is never too early to 
start planning for their future or reaching for their dreams.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
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the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2014 as 
National College Application Month. I call upon public officials, 
educators, parents, students, and all Americans to observe this month 
with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs designed to 
encourage students to make plans for and apply to college.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9204 of October 31, 2014

National Diabetes Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Today, nearly 30 million Americans have diabetes. This devastating 
disease affects men and women of all backgrounds and ages, and can cause 
serious health complications, including blindness, kidney failure, heart 
disease, stroke, and the loss of lower limbs. During National Diabetes 
Month, we stand with all those battling this chronic, life-threatening 
disease and their families, and we pay tribute to the advocates, 
researchers, and health care professionals who are committed to 
supporting healthy lifestyles in communities across our country.
Most commonly diagnosed in young people, type 1 diabetes has no known 
method of prevention. However, it can be managed with regular exercise, 
good nutrition, and proper medication. Type 2 diabetes accounts for 
roughly 90 to 95 percent of diagnosed cases of diabetes in adults, and 
the risk of developing it is commonly associated with older age, 
obesity, physical inactivity, and a family history of diabetes. African 
Americans, Hispanic Americans, American Indians, and some Asian 
Americans and Pacific Islanders are at particularly high risk for this 
disease and its complications. In some cases, losing weight, eating 
healthy, and being more active can help prevent or delay type 2 
diabetes. Americans who are at risk for this disease can consult with a 
health care provider to discuss the steps they can take to reduce their 
chances of developing diabetes.
My Administration is committed to finding a cure for both type 1 and 
type 2 diabetes, and we continue to invest in critical research to 
prevent this disease, increase the quality of care, and reduce its 
devastating complications. Established to help translate the important 
findings of this research into practice, the National Diabetes Education 
Program works to raise awareness of this disease among high risk 
individuals and to improve treatment and outcomes for those living with 
it. To learn more about diabetes, individuals can visit 
www.NDEP.NIH.gov.
The Affordable Care Act prevents health insurance companies from denying 
coverage due to a pre-existing condition, such as a diabetes diagnosis, 
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a copay for adults with high blood pressure. My Administration also 
encourages public-private partnerships that are helping Americans at 
risk of type 2 diabetes take action to prevent the onset of the disease. 
And as more than one-third of American children and adolescents are 
overweight or obese--putting a new generation at risk for diabetes--
First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative seeks to increase 
opportunities for young people to engage in physical activity and make 
healthy choices.
All Americans deserve the chance to lead healthy lives and achieve their 
full potential. During National Diabetes Month, we honor the memory of 
those we have lost to diabetes, and we recommit to pursuing solutions 
that will shed light on this disease, moving our Nation closer to a 
healthier tomorrow for all.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2014 as 
National Diabetes Month. I call upon all Americans, school systems, 
government agencies, nonprofit organizations, health care providers, 
research institutions, and other interested groups to join in activities 
that raise diabetes awareness and help prevent, treat, and manage the 
disease.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9205 of October 31, 2014

National Entrepreneurship Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Across our Nation, in laboratories and around kitchen tables, passionate 
and creative entrepreneurs are developing new sources of clean energy, 
cures for life-threatening diseases, and inventions that will transform 
the way we see the world. America has always been a country of risk 
takers and dreamers--where anyone who is willing to work hard can turn a 
good idea into a thriving business--and our spirit of ingenuity remains 
a powerful engine of growth, creating jobs and bolstering our economy. 
This month, we recognize the grit and determination of American 
inventors and innovators and their many contributions to our Nation, and 
we reaffirm our commitment to support these entrepreneurs as they 
develop the products, services, and ideas of tomorrow.
Our country seeks to empower a rising generation of talented and 
striving innovators and to ensure they have opportunities to pursue 
their aspirations and take the risks that make America great. That is 
why my Administration has expanded grants, tax credits, and loans to 
help more families afford a college degree. We are investing in programs 
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science, technology, engineering, and math education, especially for 
traditionally underrepresented groups. We have given nearly 5 million 
Americans the chance to cap their student loan payments at 10 percent of 
their income, freeing them to pursue new ideas and unsolved problems. 
And the Affordable Care Act enables entrepreneurs to set out and build 
the future they seek by providing the security of quality, affordable 
health care.
As we work to create a new foundation of growth and prosperity, my 
Administration is taking action to ensure startups and innovators have 
the resources and access to capital they need to take ideas from the 
drawing board to the factory floor to the store shelf. Now in its fourth 
year, our Startup America initiative has brought the Federal Government 
and private sector partners together to cut red tape for entrepreneurs, 
speed up innovation, and help get businesses off the ground and scale up 
more quickly. We are redoubling our support for an open Internet and 
open data as fundamentals of innovation. We have committed to investing 
billions of dollars in our small businesses and startups, and we are 
accelerating the transfer of federally funded research from the 
laboratory to the commercial marketplace. We have made new efforts to 
welcome entrepreneurial companies as customers of the Federal 
Government, and since taking office, I have signed 18 tax cuts for small 
businesses into law, as well as bipartisan legislation that has helped 
enable more emerging growth companies to access public capital markets. 
And because many of the highly skilled workers and talented thinkers on 
whom our startups depend are first-generation Americans, I continue to 
call on the Congress to enact comprehensive immigration reform--and I am 
prepared to address our broken immigration system through executive 
action in a way that is sustainable and effective, and within the 
confines of the law.
Bringing together America's best and brightest innovators creates 
important opportunities for mentorship within the startup and small 
business communities, and it allows policymakers to hear directly from 
entrepreneurs. This year, we launched the Presidential Ambassadors for 
Global Entrepreneurship. A first-of-its-kind collaboration between 
successful American businesspeople and the Federal Government, this 
group is helping to cultivate startup communities and champion 
entrepreneurship both here at home and overseas. We also hosted 
inventors from around the country this year at the first-ever White 
House Maker Faire. And later this month, my Administration is supporting 
the 5th annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Morocco, to foster 
entrepreneurial success and prosperity around the world.
When we encourage entrepreneurs and the ideas they introduce to the 
world, we strengthen our communities and help secure America's promise 
for future generations. As we observe National Entrepreneurship Month 
and celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, let us continue our work to 
ensure America remains home to the best minds and the most innovative 
businesses on earth.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2014 as 
National Entrepreneurship Month. I call upon all Americans to 
commemorate this month with appropriate programs and activities, and to 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9206 of October 31, 2014

National Family Caregivers Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Each day, courageous individuals step forward to help care for family 
members in need, their quiet acts of selflessness and sacrifice telling 
a story of love and devotion. Across our country, parents and children, 
siblings and spouses, friends and neighbors heroically give of 
themselves to support those in their lives affected by illness, injury, 
or disability. During National Family Caregivers Month, we salute the 
people who play difficult and exhausting roles, and we recommit to 
lifting up these Americans as they care for their loved ones while 
protecting their dignity and individuality.
In the United States, more than 60 million caregivers provide invaluable 
strength and assistance to their family members, and as the number of 
older Americans rises, so will the number of caregivers. Many of these 
dedicated people work full time and raise children of their own while 
also caring for the needs of their loved ones. Caregivers support the 
independence of their family members and enable them to more fully 
participate in their communities, and as a Nation, we have an obligation 
to empower these selfless individuals.
My Administration continues to work to improve many of the resources on 
which caregivers depend. The Affordable Care Act invested in programs 
that expand home and community-based services. To lift up a new 
generation of service members--our 9/11 Generation--we are fighting to 
ensure those who care for them have access to the support they need, 
including financial assistance, comprehensive caregiver training, mental 
health services and counseling, and respite care. Many caregivers rely 
on workplace flexibility and reasonable accommodations, and this year my 
Administration held the first-ever White House Summit on Working 
Families to develop a comprehensive agenda that ensures hard-working 
Americans do not have to choose between being productive employees and 
responsible family members. And next year, we will host the White House 
Conference on Aging, which will focus on the needs of older Americans 
and those who care for them.
Not only this month, but every month, let us work alongside our Nation's 
caregivers and make certain they are able to provide the best possible 
care for their loved ones for as long as necessary. Together, we 
recognize those who place service above self, including the women and 
men looking after our veterans. By offering them the same comfort, 
social engagement, and stability they bring to others, may we remind 
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2014 as 
National Family Caregivers Month. I encourage all Americans to pay 
tribute to those who provide for the health and well-being of their 
family members, friends, and neighbors.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9207 of October 31, 2014

National Native American Heritage Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Every year, our Nation pauses to reflect on the profound ways the First 
Americans have shaped our country's character and culture. The first 
stewards of our environment, early voices for the values that define our 
Nation, and models of government to our Founding Fathers--American 
Indians and Alaska Natives helped build the very fabric of America. 
Today, their spirit and many contributions continue to enrich our 
communities and strengthen our country. During National Native American 
Heritage Month, we honor their legacy, and we recommit to strengthening 
our nation-to-nation partnerships.
As we celebrate the rich traditions of the original peoples of what is 
now the United States, we cannot forget the long and unfortunate 
chapters of violence, discrimination, and deprivation they had to 
endure. For far too long, the heritage we honor today was disrespected 
and devalued, and Native Americans were told their land, religion, and 
language were not theirs to keep. We cannot ignore these events or erase 
their consequences for Native peoples--but as we work together to forge 
a brighter future, the lessons of our past can help reaffirm the 
principles that guide our Nation today.
In a spirit of true partnership and mutual trust, my Administration is 
committed to respecting the sovereignty of tribal nations and upholding 
our treaty obligations, which honor our nation-to-nation relationship of 
peace and friendship over the centuries. We have worked to fairly settle 
longstanding legal disputes and provide justice to those who experienced 
discrimination. We have taken unprecedented steps to strengthen tribal 
courts, especially when it comes to criminal sentencing and prosecuting 
individuals who commit violence against Native American women. And next 
month, my Administration will host our sixth annual White House Tribal 
Nations Conference, part of our ongoing effort to promote meaningful 
collaboration with tribal leaders as we fight to give all our children 
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Today, as community and tribal leaders, members of our Armed Forces, and 
drivers of progress and economic growth, American Indians and Alaska 
Natives are working to carry forward their proud history, and my 
Administration is dedicated to expanding pathways to success for Native 
Americans. To increase opportunity in Indian Country, we are investing 
in roads and high-speed Internet and supporting job training and tribal 
colleges and universities. The Affordable Care Act provides access to 
quality, affordable health insurance, and it permanently reauthorized 
the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, which provides care to many 
Native Americans. And because the health of tribal nations depends on 
the health of tribal lands, my Administration is partnering with Native 
American leaders to protect these lands in a changing climate.
Every American, including every Native American, deserves the chance to 
work hard and get ahead. This month, we recognize the limitless 
potential of our tribal nations, and we continue our work to build a 
world where all people are valued and no child ever has to wonder if he 
or she has a place in our society.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2014 as 
National Native American Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans to 
commemorate this month with appropriate programs and activities, and to 
celebrate November 28, 2014, as Native American Heritage Day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9208 of November 7, 2014

Veterans Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Since the birth of our Nation, American patriots have stepped forward to 
serve our country and defend our way of life. With honor and 
distinction, generations of servicemen and women have taken up arms to 
win our independence, preserve our Union, and secure our freedom. From 
the Minutemen to our Post-9/11 Generation, these heroes have put their 
lives on the line so that we might live in a world that is safer, freer, 
and more just, and we owe them a profound debt of gratitude. On Veterans 
Day, we salute the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast 
Guardsmen who have rendered the highest service any American can offer, 
and we rededicate ourselves to fulfilling our commitment to all those 
who serve in our name.
Today, we are reminded of our solemn obligation: to serve our veterans 
as well as they have served us. As we continue our responsible drawdown 
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civilian life, we must support their transition and make sure they have 
access to the resources and benefits they have earned. My Administration 
is working to end the tragedy of homelessness among our veterans, and we 
are committed to providing them with quality health care, access to 
education, and the tools they need to find a rewarding career. As a 
Nation, we must ensure that every veteran has the chance to share in the 
opportunity he or she has helped to defend. Those who have served in our 
Armed Forces have the experience, skills, and dedication necessary to 
achieve success as members of our civilian workforce, and it is critical 
that we harness their talent.
Across our country, veterans who fought to protect our democracy around 
the globe are strengthening it here at home. Once leaders in the Armed 
Forces, they are now pioneers of industry and pillars of their 
communities. Their character reflects our enduring American spirit, and 
in their example, we find inspiration and strength.
This day, and every day, we pay tribute to America's sons and daughters 
who have answered our country's call. We recognize the sacrifice of 
those who have been part of the finest fighting force the world has ever 
known and the loved ones who stand beside them. We will never forget the 
heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice and all those who have not yet 
returned home. As a grateful Nation, let us show our appreciation by 
honoring all our veterans and working to ensure the promise of America 
is within the reach of all who have protected it.
With respect for and in recognition of the contributions our service 
members have made to the cause of peace and freedom around the world, 
the Congress has provided (5 U.S.C. 6103(a)) that November 11 of each 
year shall be set aside as a legal public holiday to honor our Nation's 
veterans.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, do hereby proclaim November 11, 2014, as Veterans Day. I 
encourage all Americans to recognize the valor and sacrifice of our 
veterans through appropriate public ceremonies and private prayers. I 
call upon Federal, State, and local officials to display the flag of the 
United States and to participate in patriotic activities in their 
communities. I call on all Americans, including civic and fraternal 
organizations, places of worship, schools, and communities to support 
this day with commemorative expressions and programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of 
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9209 of November 7, 2014

World Freedom Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

For nearly three decades, the Berlin Wall divided a nation and stood as 
one symbol of a system that denied individuals the freedoms that are the 
right of every person. It separated families and suppressed free will 
and self-determination--but while it tried to contain the yearnings of a 
courageous and unwavering people for liberty and justice, it could not 
crush them. Twenty-five years ago today, Germans from East and West came 
together to tear down the Wall and begin the work of building an open 
and prosperous society. On World Freedom Day, we honor a generation that 
refused to be defined by a wall, and we reaffirm our commitment to stand 
with all those who seek to join the free world.
The images of this extraordinary event are seared in our memory and 
enshrined in our history: brave crowds climbing atop an old barrier and 
Berliners reuniting in city streets. But the victory of 1989 was not 
inevitable. We will not forget those who risked bullets, dug through 
tunnels, leapt from buildings, and crossed barbed wire, minefields, and 
a mighty river in pursuit of freedom. In their struggle--and in the 
memory of all those who did not live to see Berlin united and free--
Americans see our own past, as well as the spirit of citizens around the 
world who long for opportunity and are willing to do the hard work of 
building a democracy.
America stood with those on both sides of the Iron Curtain who held fast 
to the belief that a better future was possible, and as the Berlin Wall 
fell, it spurred a more integrated, more prosperous, and more secure 
Europe. Today, Germany is one of our strongest allies. And as we pay 
tribute to our shared past, we are reminded that upholding peace and 
security is the responsibility of every nation. There is no progress 
without sacrifice and no freedom without solidarity, and we cannot 
shrink from our role of advancing the values in which we believe.
The story of Berlin shows us that with grit and determination, we have 
the power to shape our own destiny, even in the face of impossible odds. 
As we celebrate a triumph over tyranny, we also recognize that the 
challenges to peace and human dignity continue in our complex world and 
that complacency is not the character of great nations. Let us resolve 
to extend a hand to those who reach for freedom still and continue the 
pursuit of peace in our time.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 9, 2014, as 
World Freedom Day. I call upon the people of the United States to 
observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, reaffirming 
our dedication to freedom and democracy.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of 
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9210 of November 14, 2014

American Education Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In the United States, every young person deserves access to a world-
class education. In classrooms, lecture halls, and laboratories across 
America, high-quality education helps unlock the limitless potential of 
our Nation's students and creates pathways for their success. It 
prepares them for the jobs of tomorrow and the responsibilities of 
citizenship. A strong school system bolsters our economy and strengthens 
our democracy, and it is at the core of the American belief that with 
hard work, anyone can get ahead. During American Education Week, we 
celebrate the devoted educators who instruct and inspire students of all 
ages, and we continue our work to provide every person with the best 
education possible.
My Administration is committed to widening the circle of opportunity for 
more Americans and restoring middle-class security, and that starts by 
supporting education for all. We know early education is one of the best 
investments we can make in a child's life, and that is why we are 
striving to expand access to preschool to every girl and boy in America. 
To spur reform in our public schools and ensure students graduate from 
high school prepared for achievement, we have directed billions of 
dollars to States and school districts through the Race to the Top 
initiative. My Administration is also dedicated to reestablishing 
America's place as the world leader in college completion. We have 
expanded grants, tax credits, and loans to help more families afford a 
college degree and invested in programs that help students manage and 
reduce the burdens of debt after they graduate.
With grit and passion, America's teachers give life to education's 
promise. Our education-support professionals help ensure the health, 
well-being, and success of our children. And in small towns and large 
cities, principals and district administrators cultivate communities 
that value learning and share a common vision of academic excellence. 
Together, these leaders encourage our students to reach higher and 
inspire them to achieve their dreams. Great educators and administrators 
deserve all the tools and resources they need to do their job, including 
chances for professional development and pay that reflects the 
contributions they make to our country. They are the most critical 
ingredients in any school, and my Administration is working hard to 
support them as they empower our Nation's youth.
In a complex world, we must meet new and profound challenges. As a 
Nation, we must prepare the next generation to face these issues and the 
problems of their own time. An education equips the leaders of tomorrow 
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the knowledge and vision they need to discover the solutions of the 
future and build a better society for their children and grandchildren. 
This week, we honor the teachers, mentors, and professionals who guide 
our kids as they explore the world. Let us recommit to supporting a 
first-class education for all students, from the day they start 
preschool to the day they start their career.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 16 through 
November 22, 2014, as American Education Week. I call upon all Americans 
to observe this week by supporting their local schools through 
appropriate activities, events, and programs designed to help create 
opportunities for every school and student in America.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of 
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9211 of November 14, 2014

America Recycles Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

As a Nation, we must do all we can to leave the next generation a 
cleaner, safer, and more stable world. America's young people are 
tomorrow's environmental stewards, and it is our responsibility to 
instill in them a conservation ethic. Recycling reduces our country's 
energy consumption, decreases our greenhouse gas emissions, and 
conserves our natural resources, and it is one of the first steps we can 
teach our children and grandchildren to take as part of their everyday 
lives. It also creates green jobs in America and provides essential 
resources to our growing manufacturing sector. Today, we recognize the 
environmental and economic benefits that recycling produces, and we 
celebrate all those who do their part to build a more prosperous and 
sustainable future.
Americans generate approximately 250 million tons of municipal solid 
waste every year. But more of this trash--from our homes, workplaces, 
and classrooms--could be recycled or reused. Individuals can compost 
their food waste and donate items that are no longer needed. The choices 
we make as we shop can also help reduce waste. Families and individuals 
can buy products that use less packaging, purchase goods made with 
recycled resources, and avoid disposable materials whenever possible. To 
discover additional ways to shrink your environmental footprint and to 
learn how and where to properly recycle common and uncommon household 
goods, visit www.EPA.gov/recycle.
Every American, every business, and every community can play a role in 
increasing the rate of recycling. In small towns and big cities, 
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programs are making a difference, and State and local governments can 
continue to do their part by promoting these programs, making them 
convenient, and continuing to invest in their recycling infrastructure. 
The Federal Government is leading by example, working to reduce our 
environmental impact. And as American businesses continue to innovate, 
they too can find new ways to reflect their commitment to recycling in 
their bottom line.
The actions we take today will determine what kind of world we will pass 
on to our Nation's young people. On America Recycles Day, we embrace our 
role not only as custodians of the present, but also as caretakers of 
tomorrow. Let us resolve to act boldly in the face of great challenge 
and encourage our friends, neighbors, and colleagues to join in the work 
of protecting our planet.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 15, 2014, as 
America Recycles Day. I call upon the people of the United States to 
observe this day with appropriate programs and activities, and I 
encourage all Americans to continue their reducing, reusing, and 
recycling efforts throughout the year.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of 
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9212 of November 19, 2014

National Child's Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In the faces of today's children we see tomorrow's leaders and 
innovators. Like their parents and grandparents before them, they have 
the potential to unearth new discoveries, pioneer bold inventions, and 
unlock groundbreaking solutions to longstanding problems. Every 
generation has sought to reach beyond the limits of the known world and 
push the boundaries of human imagination. But to realize what we know is 
possible for our daughters and sons, we must harness their talents and 
abilities. On National Child's Day, we recognize that success is built 
on a foundation of opportunity, and we continue our work to build a 
society where every child can seize his or her future.
Early education is one of the best investments we can make in a child's 
life, and my Administration is committed to expanding access to 
preschool and high-quality early learning across America. We are 
investing in programs that enhance and expand infant and toddler care in 
high-need communities, and next month, we will host the White House 
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Education, bringing together a broad coalition of partners dedicated to 
ensuring girls and boys can learn and grow, regardless of who they are 
or where they come from. In districts throughout our Nation, we are 
strengthening our public schools and working to make sure every child 
has the opportunity to reach higher.
To succeed in the classroom and thrive in their communities, all 
children deserve a healthy start in life. That is why First Lady 
Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative is working to make it easier for 
parents and children to make healthy choices by increasing the 
availability of nutritious foods and the opportunities for physical 
activity. And I continue to fight to provide the freedom and security of 
quality, affordable health care to children and their families. The 
Affordable Care Act prohibits insurance companies from denying coverage 
to children with pre-existing conditions and requires that most health 
plans cover recommended preventive services for kids without copays, 
including immunizations and developmental screenings. Families who do 
not have health insurance can visit www.HealthCare.gov to find coverage 
that fits their needs and their budget.
A world-class education and a robust health system are essential pillars 
of a society devoted to ensuring children can pursue their full measure 
of happiness--and we all must work together to lift up the next group of 
thinkers and doers. As we celebrate the limitless potential of a 
generation born in an era of tremendous possibility, let us join with 
parents, professionals, and community members and renew our commitment 
to supporting the dreams of all our daughters and sons.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 20, 2014, as 
National Child's Day. I call upon all citizens to observe this day with 
appropriate activities, programs, and ceremonies, and to rededicate 
ourselves to creating the bright future we want for our Nation's 
children.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of 
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9213 of November 21, 2014

National Family Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In big cities and small towns throughout our Nation, the strength and 
diversity of hardworking families reflect the promise of America--that 
with grit and determination, anyone can build a better future for 
themselves and their children. Families provide love and encouragement, 
and they are a source of support and inspiration to a generation limited 
only by the size of their dreams and the power of their imagination. 
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Week, we celebrate our family members and the countless ways they lift 
us up, and we continue our work to bolster the bonds that tie all of us 
together.
Family is the bedrock of our lives, and my Administration is fighting to 
ensure Americans are able to seize their every opportunity and fulfill 
their responsibilities to their loved ones. Working mothers and fathers 
should not have to choose between their career and their life at home--
especially when a new baby or an aging parent needs them most--and no 
one who works full-time should have to raise their family in poverty. 
Family leave, childcare, and workplace flexibility are not bonuses, they 
are basic needs; and earlier this year, we held the first-ever White 
House Summit on Working Families, bringing together private and public 
sector partners who know that family-friendly policies are good business 
practices too.
My Administration is supporting programs that help families thrive. Many 
workers who would benefit from an increase in the minimum wage are 
supporting children and families, and that is why I continue to work to 
make sure an honest day's work is rewarded with an honest day's pay. The 
Affordable Care Act expands access to quality, affordable health 
insurance, providing millions of Americans with the freedom to take the 
best job for their families without worrying about losing their health 
care. And the Federal Government is leading the way by increasing 
opportunities for flexible work schedules for Federal employees and 
giving these workers the right to request them.
Each day, American families do everything right: they work hard, live 
responsibly, take care of their children, and participate in their 
neighborhoods. They deserve the opportunity to succeed and a country 
that supports lasting economic security for all. This week, we recognize 
the employers and communities that empower families, and we honor our 
family members and all those who sacrifice to ensure every possibility 
is within our reach. Let us recommit to building a society where dynamic 
workplaces support strong families, where time with our loved ones is 
precious but not rare.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 23 through 
November 29, 2014, as National Family Week. I invite all States, 
communities, and individuals to join in observing this week with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities to honor our Nation's families.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of 
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9214 of November 26, 2014

Thanksgiving Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Thanksgiving Day invites us to reflect on the blessings we enjoy and the 
freedoms we cherish. As we gather with family and friends to take part 
in this uniquely American celebration, we give thanks for the 
extraordinary opportunities we have in a Nation of limitless 
possibilities, and we pay tribute to all those who defend our Union as 
members of our Armed Forces. This holiday reminds us to show compassion 
and concern for people we have never met and deep gratitude toward those 
who have sacrificed to help build the most prosperous Nation on earth. 
These traditions honor the rich history of our country and hold us 
together as one American family, no matter who we are or where we come 
from.
Nearly 400 years ago, a group of Pilgrims left their homeland and sailed 
across an ocean in pursuit of liberty and prosperity. With the 
friendship and kindness of the Wampanoag people, they learned to harvest 
the rich bounty of a new world. Together, they shared a successful crop, 
celebrating bonds of community during a time of great hardship. Through 
times of war and of peace, the example of a Native tribe who extended a 
hand to a new people has endured. During the American Revolution and the 
Civil War, days of thanksgiving drew Americans together in prayer and in 
the spirit that guides us to better days, and in each year since, our 
Nation has paused to show our gratitude for our families, communities, 
and country.
With God's grace, this holiday season we carry forward the legacy of our 
forebears. In the company of our loved ones, we give thanks for the 
people we care about and the joy we share, and we remember those who are 
less fortunate. At shelters and soup kitchens, Americans give meaning to 
the simple truth that binds us together: we are our brother's and our 
sister's keepers. We remember how a determined people set out for a 
better world--how through faith and the charity of others, they forged a 
new life built on freedom and opportunity.
The spirit of Thanksgiving is universal. It is found in small moments 
between strangers, reunions shared with friends and loved ones, and in 
quiet prayers for others. Within the heart of America's promise burns 
the inextinguishable belief that together we can advance our common 
prosperity--that we can build a more hopeful, more just, and more 
unified Nation. This Thanksgiving, let us recall the values that unite 
our diverse country, and let us resolve to strengthen these lasting 
ties.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Thursday, November 27, 
2014, as a National Day of Thanksgiving. I encourage the people of the 
United States to join together--whether in our homes, places of worship, 
community centers, or any place of fellowship for friends and 
neighbors--and give thanks for all we have received in the past year, 
express appreciation to those whose lives enrich our own, and share our 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of 
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9215 of November 28, 2014

National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

All Americans deserve to live long and full lives, and every child 
should have the chance to seize his or her future. But throughout our 
Nation, too many lives are tragically cut short in traffic crashes 
involving drunk, drugged, or distracted driving. Impaired driving not 
only puts the driver at risk--it threatens the lives of passengers and 
all others who share the road, and every year it causes the deaths of 
thousands of loved ones. This month, and especially during the holiday 
season, we dedicate ourselves to driving safely and responsibly, and to 
promoting these behaviors among our family and friends.
Alcohol and drugs can impair perception, judgment, motor skills, and 
memory--the skills critical for safe and responsible driving. And as 
mobile technology becomes ubiquitous, the distractions of texting and 
cell phone use continue to pose grave dangers on our roadways. Deaths 
caused by impaired driving are preventable and unacceptable, and my 
Administration is taking action to reduce and eliminate them. We 
continue to support the law enforcement officers who work to keep us 
safe and decrease impaired driving. To help save lives, States and local 
communities across our Nation will participate in the national Drive 
Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign from December 12 to January 1, 
reminding all Americans of their important responsibility.
My Administration is striving to increase awareness of the dangers and 
devastating consequences of impaired driving in all its forms, 
especially the growing, but often overlooked, problem of drugged 
driving. Illegal drugs, as well as prescription and over-the-counter 
medications, can be just as deadly on the road as alcohol, and 
preventing drugged driving is a public health imperative. As part of our 
2014 National Drug Control Strategy, we are working to support the data 
collection that underlies evidence-based policy making, strengthening 
the protections that keep drugged drivers off the road, and helping 
bolster law enforcement officials' ability to identify drug-impaired 
drivers.
Reducing impaired driving and keeping our roadways safe is everyone's 
responsibility. Parents and other caring adults can play an important 
role in educating young Americans about the dangers of impaired driving; 
adults can model good practices while driving and can help new drivers 
develop safe habits. This holiday season, all Americans can drive 
responsibly and encourage their loved ones to do the same, including by 
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driver or making alternative transportation arrangements. For more 
information, please visit www.NHTSA.gov/DriveSober, www.WhiteHouse.gov/
ONDCP/DruggedDriving, and www.Distraction.gov.
During National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, let us resolve to do 
our part to keep our streets and highways safe. Together, our actions 
can save lives.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim December 2014 as 
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. I urge all Americans to make 
responsible decisions and take appropriate measures to prevent impaired 
driving.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day 
of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9216 of November 28, 2014

World AIDS Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In communities across our Nation and around the world, we have made 
extraordinary progress in the global fight against HIV/AIDS. Just over 
three decades ago, when we knew only the devastation HIV inflicted, 
those living with it had to fight just to be treated with dignity and 
compassion, and since the first cases of AIDS were reported, tens of 
millions of vibrant men and women have lost their lives to this deadly 
virus. Today, we have transformed what it means to live with HIV/AIDS. 
More effective prevention, treatment, and care now save millions of 
lives while awareness has soared and research has surged. This World 
AIDS Day, we come together to honor all those who have been touched by 
HIV/AIDS and celebrate the promising public health and scientific 
advances that have brought us closer to our goal of an AIDS-free 
generation.
Since I took office, more people who are infected with HIV have learned 
of their status, allowing them to access the essential care that can 
improve their health, extend their lives, and prevent transmission of 
the virus to others. My Administration has made strides to limit new 
infections and reduce HIV-related disparities and health inequalities, 
and we have nearly eliminated the waiting list for the AIDS Drug 
Assistance Program. For many, with testing and access to the right 
treatment, a disease that was once a death sentence now offers a good 
chance for a healthy and productive life.
Despite these gains, too many with HIV/AIDS, especially young Americans, 
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and bisexual men, African Americans, and Hispanics remain 
disproportionately impacted; and too many individuals continue to bear 
the burden of discrimination and stigma. There is more work to do, and 
my Administration remains steadfast in our commitment to defeating this 
disease. Guided by our National HIV/AIDS Strategy, we are working to 
build a society where every person has access to life-extending care, 
regardless of who they are or whom they love. The Affordable Care Act 
prohibits insurance companies from denying coverage due to a pre-
existing condition, such as HIV/AIDS, and requires that most health 
plans cover HIV screenings without copays for everyone ages 15 to 65 and 
others at increased risk. We have expanded opportunities for 
groundbreaking research, and we continue to invest in innovation to 
develop a vaccine and find a cure. And this summer, my Administration 
held a series of listening sessions across the country to better 
understand the successes and challenges of those fighting HIV at the 
local and State level.
In the face of a disease that extends far beyond our borders, the United 
States remains committed to leading the world in the fight against HIV/
AIDS and ensuring no one is left behind. Hundreds of thousands of 
adolescent girls and young women are infected with HIV every year, and 
we are working to reach and assist them and every community in need. As 
part of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, over 7 million 
people with HIV around the globe are receiving antiretroviral treatment, 
a four-fold increase since the start of my Administration. In countries 
throughout the world, our initiatives are improving the lives of women 
and girls, accelerating life-saving treatment for children, and 
supporting healthy, robust communities.
As a Nation, we have made an unwavering commitment to bend the curve of 
the HIV epidemic, and the progress we have seen is the result of 
countless people who have shared their stories, lent their strength, and 
led the fight to spare others the anguish of this disease. Today, we 
remember all those who lost their battle with HIV/AIDS, and we recognize 
those who agitated and organized in their memory. On this day, let us 
rededicate ourselves to continuing our work until we reach the day we 
know is possible--when no child has to know the pain of HIV/AIDS and no 
life is limited by this virus.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States do hereby proclaim December 1, 2014, as 
World AIDS Day. I urge the Governors of the States and the Commonwealth 
of Puerto Rico, officials of the other territories subject to the 
jurisdiction of the United States, and the American people to join me in 
appropriate activities to remember those who have lost their lives to 
AIDS and to provide support and comfort to those living with this 
disease.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day 
of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
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Proclamation 9217 of December 2, 2014

International Day of Persons With Disabilities, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Each year, the United States joins with the international community to 
celebrate the inherent dignity and worth of every person. In America and 
in countries around the world, individuals with disabilities support 
families, strengthen their communities, and contribute to the global 
economy. On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we reaffirm 
the fundamental principle that those with disabilities are entitled to 
the same rights and freedoms as everyone else: to belong and fully 
participate in society, to live with respect and free from 
discrimination, and to make of their lives what they will.
Nearly a quarter century ago, the Congress came together to pass the 
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark civil rights bill and 
a historic milestone in our journey toward a more perfect Union. The 
first Nation on earth to comprehensively declare equality for its 
citizens with disabilities, we enshrined into law the promise of equal 
access, equal opportunity, and equal respect for every American. The ADA 
was a formal acknowledgement that individuals with disabilities deserve 
to live full and independent lives the way they choose, and today, my 
Administration continues to fight to give every person a fair shot at 
realizing their greatest potential. We are working to rigorously enforce 
the protections against disability-based discrimination and expand 
workforce training and employment opportunities for people with 
disabilities, including our wounded warriors and those with serious 
disabilities. Today's theme, ``Sustainable Development: The promise of 
technology,'' reminds us that as we strive to increase accessibility in 
our communities, we cannot allow the benefits of groundbreaking 
innovation to be out of reach for those who seek to participate fully in 
our democracy and economy.
Disability rights are not only civil rights to be enforced here at home; 
they are universal rights to be recognized and promoted around the 
globe. That is why I am proud that during my time in Office, the United 
States signed the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 
and why I continue to call on the Senate to provide its advice and 
consent to the ratification of what is the first new human rights 
convention of the 21st century. Around the world, more than 1 billion 
people experience a disability. These women, men, and children seek a 
fair chance to complete an education, succeed in a career, and support a 
family--and the United States stands with them wherever they live.
America continues to be the world leader on disability rights. Today, we 
celebrate the courage and commitment of all who have agitated and 
sacrificed to bring us to this point, and all who continue to press 
ahead toward greater access, opportunity, and inclusion. With advocates 
from around the world and all those whose lives have been touched by a 
disability, we can build on our progress. Let us recommit to fostering a 
society free of barriers and full of a deeper understanding of the value 
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim December 3, 2014, as 
International Day of Persons with Disabilities. I call on all Americans 
to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and 
programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of 
December, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9218 of December 5, 2014

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

On the morning of December 7, 1941, Japanese planes thundered over 
Hawaii, dropping bombs in an unprovoked act of war against the United 
States. The attack claimed the lives of more than 2,400 Americans. It 
nearly destroyed our Pacific Fleet, but it could not shake our resolve. 
While battleships smoldered in the harbor, patriots from across our 
country enlisted in our Armed Forces, volunteering to take up the fight 
for freedom and security for which their brothers and sisters made the 
ultimate sacrifice. On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we pay 
tribute to the souls lost 73 years ago, we salute those who responded 
with strength and courage in service of our Nation, and we renew our 
dedication to the ideals for which they so valiantly fought.
In the face of great tragedy at Pearl Harbor--our first battle of the 
Second World War--our Union rallied together, driven by the resilient 
and unyielding American spirit that defines us. The millions of 
Americans who signed up and shipped out inspired our Nation and put us 
on the path to victory in the fight against injustice and oppression 
around the globe. As they stormed the beaches of Normandy and planted 
our flag in the sands of Iwo Jima, our brave service members rolled back 
the tide of tyranny in Europe and throughout the Pacific theater. 
Because of their actions, nations that once knew only the blinders of 
fear saw the dawn of liberty.
The men and women of the Greatest Generation went to war and braved 
hardships to make the world safer, freer, and more just. As we reflect 
on the lives lost at Pearl Harbor, we remember why America gave so much 
for the survival of liberty in the war that followed that infamous day. 
Today, with solemn gratitude, we recall the sacrifice of all who served 
during World War II, especially those who gave their last full measure 
of devotion and the families they left behind. As proud heirs to the 
freedom and progress secured by those who came before us, we pledge to 
uphold their legacy and honor their memory.
The Congress, by Public Law 103-308, as amended, has designated December 
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, do hereby proclaim December 7, 2014, as National Pearl Harbor 
Remembrance Day. I encourage all Americans to observe this solemn day of 
remembrance and to honor our military, past and present, with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities. I urge all Federal agencies and 
interested organizations, groups, and individuals to fly the flag of the 
United States at half-staff this December 7 in honor of those American 
patriots who died as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of 
December, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9219 of December 9, 2014

Human Rights Day and Human Rights Week, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

On December 10, 1948, nations from six continents came together to adopt 
the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This extraordinary document 
affirmed that every individual is born equal with inalienable rights, 
and it is the responsibility of governments to uphold these rights. In 
more than 430 translations, the Declaration recognizes the inherent 
dignity and worth of all people and supports their right to chart their 
own destinies. On the anniversary of this human rights milestone, we 
join with all those who are willing to strive for a brighter future, and 
together, we continue our work to build the world our children deserve.
The desires for freedom and opportunity are universal, and around the 
world, yearnings for the rule of law and self-determination burn within 
the hearts of all women and men. When people can raise their voices and 
hold their leaders accountable, governments are more responsive and more 
effective. Children who are able to lead healthy lives and pursue an 
education without fear are free to spark progress and contribute to 
thriving communities. And when citizens are empowered to pursue their 
full measure of happiness without restraint, they help ensure that 
economies grow, stability and prosperity spread, and nations flourish. 
Protecting human rights around the globe extends the promise of 
democracy and bolsters the values that serve as a basis for peace in our 
world.
It is our obligation as free peoples to stand with courageous 
individuals who raise their voices to demand universal rights. Under 
extremely difficult circumstances--and often at grave personal risk--
brave human rights defenders and civil society activists throughout the 
world are working to actualize the rights and freedoms that are the 
birthright of all humankind. The United States will continue to support 
all those who champion these fundamental principles, and we will never 
stop speaking out for the human rights of all individuals at home and 
abroad. It is part of who we are as a people and what we stand for as a 
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My Administration supports free and fair elections, and we will always 
oppose efforts by foreign governments to restrict the freedoms of 
peaceful assembly, association, and expression. We will continue to 
defend the rights of ethnic and religious minorities, call for the 
release of all who are unjustly detained, and insist that lesbian, gay, 
bisexual, and transgender persons be treated equally under the law. We 
will press forward in our efforts to end the scourge of human 
trafficking, our fight to ensure the protection of refugees and other 
displaced persons, and our tireless work to empower women and girls 
worldwide.
The United States will always lift up those who seek to work for the 
world as it should be. This is part of American leadership. On Human 
Rights Day and during Human Rights Week, let us continue our urgent task 
of rejecting hatred in whatever form it takes and recommit to fostering 
a global community where every person can achieve their dreams and 
contribute to humankind.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim December 10, 2014, as 
Human Rights Day and the week beginning December 10, 2014, as Human 
Rights Week. I call upon the people of the United States to mark these 
observances with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of 
December, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9220 of December 12, 2014

Bill of Rights Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

For more than two centuries, our Nation has been shaped by courageous 
women and men who have dared to raise their voices and work to safeguard 
the blessings of liberty and justice. In the face of tyranny, early 
patriots stood up against an empire and proclaimed the independence of a 
new Nation, declaring that we are all created equal, endowed by our 
Creator with unalienable rights. To secure these rights, they fought a 
war and enshrined these truths into our Constitution. The product of a 
fierce debate and great compromise, our founding charter was a 
remarkable yet imperfect document. It provided the foundation for a 
society built on freedom and democracy, but essential questions--
including those of race and gender--were left unresolved. Yet before it 
was fully ratified, our Founding Fathers began working to refine its 
text, an early milestone in our unending journey to form a more perfect 
Union.
Ratified on December 15, 1791, the Bill of Rights secured our most 
fundamental freedoms. These first 10 Constitutional Amendments protect 
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rights to protest, practice our faiths, and hold our Government 
accountable. They guarantee justice under the law, allow for the 
dissemination of new ideas, and create the opportunity for those left 
out of our charter to fight to expand its promise. In times of war and 
peace, and through waves of depression and prosperity, these tenets have 
not only endured, but they have strengthened our Nation and served as an 
example to all who seek freedom, fairness, equality, and dignity around 
the world.
On the anniversary of the Bill of Rights, we reflect on the blessings of 
freedom we enjoy today, and we are reminded that our work to foster a 
more free, more fair, and more just society is never truly done. Guided 
by these sacred principles, we continue striving to make our country a 
place where our daughters' voices are valued just as much as our sons'; 
where due process of law is afforded to all people, regardless of skin 
color; and where the individual liberties that we cherish empower every 
American to pursue their dreams and achieve their own full measure of 
happiness.
Our fidelity to these timeless ideals binds us together as a Nation. As 
we celebrate Bill of Rights Day, let us recommit to the values that 
define us as a people and continue our work to broaden democracy's reach 
by strengthening the freedoms with which we have been endowed.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim December 15, 2014, as 
Bill of Rights Day. I call upon the people of the United States to mark 
this observance with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of 
December, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9221 of December 15, 2014

70th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

By the winter of 1944, the United States and Allied forces had stormed 
the beaches of Normandy, thundered into Europe, and liberated Paris, 
turning the tide in the struggle against the forces of oppression. With 
the fate of freedom in peril, millions of Americans went to fight for 
people they had never met to defend ideals they could not live without. 
But as Americans and our allies advanced through the Ardennes Forest 
region of Belgium and Luxembourg, German forces launched a desperate and 
massive assault, attacking the poorly-supplied and heavily-outnumbered 
Allied front during the early hours of December 16, 1944. Against 
improbable odds, patriots of exceptional valor and remarkable courage 
beat back Hitler's armies and achieved a crucial victory at the Battle 
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The Battle of the Bulge was one of the United States largest and 
bloodiest encounters of the Second World War. Over the course of more 
than a month, some 500,000 American service members fought through snow 
and bitter winter conditions. In extraordinarily difficult 
circumstances, our Armed Forces faced down bullets and German tanks. 
From the grip of hatred and tyranny, they won a victory for liberty and 
freedom. But our triumph came at a tremendous cost; over 76,000 
Americans were killed, wounded, or missing in action.
On the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, we are called to do 
more than commemorate a victory. We must honor the sacrifice of a 
generation who defied every danger to free a continent from fascism. As 
we salute the unfailing dedication of a free people, we tell their story 
so as to commit it to the memory of our Nation. The world will never 
forget the heroes who stepped forward to secure peace and prosperity far 
from home, and we will always remember those who gave their last full 
measure of devotion.
The warriors who defended the promise of liberty during the Battle of 
the Bulge are an inspiring and heroic link in an unbroken chain that has 
made America the greatest force for freedom the world has ever known. 
Today, we lift up their memories and carry forward the proud legacy of 
the veterans who gave their all and in doing so, changed the course of 
human history.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Tuesday, December 16, 
2014, as the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. I encourage 
all Americans to observe this solemn day of remembrance with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of 
December, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9222 of December 16, 2014

Wright Brothers Day, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

The United States has always been a land of exploration and innovation. 
Determined to build a Nation where all things were possible, our 
country's Founders crossed a vast ocean and launched an improbable 
experiment in democracy. Early pioneers pushed west across sweeping 
plains. Dreamers toiled with hearts and hands to build cities, lay 
railroads, and power an automobile revolution. And on December 17, 1903, 
two brothers from Dayton, Ohio, would write their own chapter in 
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After years of painstaking research and careful engineering, Orville and 
Wilbur Wright accomplished what was once unthinkable: the world's first 
powered flight. Above the sand dunes of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, they 
revolutionized modern transportation and extended the reach of humanity. 
Their inspiring feat opened the door to more than a century of progress 
and helped spark a new era of economic growth and prosperity. Today, we 
celebrate those 12 seconds of flight that changed the course of human 
events, and the determination and perseverance that made that moment 
possible.
America has always succeeded because as a Nation, we refuse to stand 
still. As heirs to this proud legacy of risk takers and dreamers who 
imagined the world as it could be, we must constantly work to empower 
the next generation of inventors and entrepreneurs. That is why my 
Administration is investing in programs that encourage science, 
technology, engineering, and math education, especially for 
traditionally underrepresented groups. And we are fighting to ensure 
that innovators and startups have the resources and opportunities they 
need to build the future they seek.
Our Nation brought the world everything from the light bulb to the 
Internet, and today--in laboratories and classrooms across America--our 
scientists and students carry forward this tradition as they work to 
develop new sources of energy and code the computer programs of 
tomorrow. Less than seven decades after Orville and Wilbur's flying 
machine lifted into the air, American ingenuity brought us to 
Tranquility Base--and as the lunar module touched down on the surface of 
the Moon, it carried with it pieces of the brothers' historic airplane. 
Today, the Wright brothers' spirit lives on in the aspirations of a 
resolute people--to cure disease, walk on distant planets, and solve the 
biggest challenges of our time.
On Wright Brothers Day, we lift up the scientists, entrepreneurs, 
inventors, builders, and doers of today, and all those who reach for the 
future. Let us recommit to harnessing the passion and creativity of 
every person who works hard in America and leading the world through 
another century of discovery.
The Congress, by a joint resolution approved December 17, 1963, as 
amended (77 Stat. 402; 36 U.S.C. 143), has designated December 17 of 
each year as ``Wright Brothers Day'' and has authorized and requested 
the President to issue annually a proclamation inviting the people of 
the United States to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, do hereby proclaim December 17, 2014, as Wright Brothers Day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of 
December, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9223 of December 23, 2014

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

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

1. In Proclamation 8921 of December 20, 2012, I determined that the 
Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Guinea-Bissau) was not making continual 
progress in meeting the requirements described in section 506A(a)(1) of 
the Trade Act of 1974 (the 1974 Act) (19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)(1)), as added 
by section 111(a) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (title I of 
Public Law 106-200) (AGOA). Thus, pursuant to section 506A(a)(3) of the 
1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)(3)), I terminated the designation of 
Guinea-Bissau as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country for purposes 
of section 506A of the 1974 Act.
2. Section 506A(a)(1) of the 1974 Act authorizes the President to 
designate a country listed in section 107 of the AGOA (19 U.S.C. 3706) 
as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country if the President determines 
that the country meets the eligibility requirements set forth in section 
104 of the AGOA (19 U.S.C. 3703), as well as the eligibility criteria 
set forth in section 502 of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2462).
3. Pursuant to section 506A(a)(1) of the 1974 Act, based on actions that 
the Government of Guinea-Bissau has taken over the past year, I have 
determined that Guinea-Bissau meets the eligibility requirements set 
forth in section 104 of the AGOA and section 502 of the 1974 Act, and I 
have decided to designate Guinea-Bissau as a beneficiary sub-Saharan 
African country.
4. In Proclamation 8921 of December 20, 2012, I designated the Republic 
of South Sudan (South Sudan) as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African 
country for purposes of section 506A(a)(1) of the 1974 Act. In 
Proclamation 7657 of March 28, 2003, the President designated the 
Republic of The Gambia (The Gambia) as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African 
country for purposes of section 506A(a)(1) of the 1974 Act.
5. Section 506A(a)(3) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)(3)), 
authorizes the President to terminate the designation of a country as a 
beneficiary sub-Saharan African country for purposes of section 506A, if 
he determines that the country is not making continual progress in 
meeting the requirements described in section 506A(a)(1) of the 1974 
Act.
6. Pursuant to section 506A(a)(3) of the 1974 Act, I have determined 
that South Sudan and The Gambia are not making continual progress in 
meeting the requirements described in section 506A(a)(1) of the 1974 
Act. Accordingly, I have decided to terminate the designation of South 
Sudan and The Gambia as beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries for 
purposes of section 506A of the 1974 Act, effective on January 1, 2015.
7. On April 22, 1985, the United States and Israel entered into the 
Agreement on the Establishment of a Free Trade Area between the 
Government of the United States of America and the Government of Israel 
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which the Congress approved in the United States-Israel Free Trade Area 
Implementation Act of 1985 (the ``USIFTA Act'') (19 U.S.C. 2112 note).
8. Section 4(b) of the USIFTA Act provides that, whenever the President 
determines that it is necessary to maintain the general level of 
reciprocal and mutually advantageous concessions with respect to Israel 
provided for by the USIFTA, the President may proclaim such withdrawal, 
suspension, modification, or continuance of any duty, or such 
continuance of existing duty-free or excise treatment, or such 
additional duties, as the President determines to be required or 
appropriate to carry out the USIFTA.
9. In order to maintain the general level of reciprocal and mutually 
advantageous concessions with respect to agricultural trade with Israel, 
on July 27, 2004, the United States entered into an agreement with 
Israel concerning certain aspects of trade in agricultural products 
during the period January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2008 (the ``2004 
Agreement'').
10. In Proclamation 7826 of October 4, 2004, consistent with the 2004 
Agreement, the President determined, pursuant to section 4(b) of the 
USIFTA Act, that, in order to maintain the general level of reciprocal 
and mutually advantageous concessions with respect to Israel provided 
for by the USIFTA, it was necessary to provide duty-free access into the 
United States through December 31, 2008, for specified quantities of 
certain agricultural products of Israel.
11. Each year from 2008 through 2013, the United States and Israel 
entered into agreements to extend the period that the 2004 Agreement was 
in force for 1-year periods to allow additional time for the two 
governments to conclude an agreement to replace the 2004 Agreement.
12. To carry out the extension agreements, the President in Proclamation 
8334 of December 31, 2008; Proclamation 8467 of December 23, 2009; 
Proclamation 8618 of December 21, 2010; Proclamation 8770 of December 
29, 2011; Proclamation 8921 of December 20, 2012; and Proclamation 9072 
of December 23, 2013, modified the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the 
United States (HTS) to provide duty-free access into the United States 
for specified quantities of certain agricultural products of Israel, 
each time for an additional 1-year period.
13. On December 5, 2014, the United States entered into an agreement 
with Israel to extend the period that the 2004 Agreement is in force 
through December 31, 2015, to allow for further negotiations on an 
agreement to replace the 2004 Agreement.
14. Pursuant to section 4(b) of the USIFTA Act, I have determined that 
it is necessary, in order to maintain the general level of reciprocal 
and mutually advantageous concessions with respect to Israel provided 
for by the USIFTA, to provide duty-free access into the United States 
through the close of December 31, 2015, for specified quantities of 
certain agricultural products of Israel.
15. Section 1205(a) of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 
(the ``1988 Act'') (19 U.S.C. 3005(a)), directs the United States 
International Trade Commission (the Commission) to keep the HTS under 
continuous review and periodically to recommend to the President such 
modifications to the HTS as the Commission considers necessary or 
appropriate to accomplish the purposes set forth in that subsection. 
Among those purposes are to promote the uniform application of the 
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the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (the 
``Convention'') and to alleviate unnecessary administrative burdens.
16. The Commission conducted an investigation pursuant to section 1205 
of the 1988 Act (Investigation No. 1205-10) in order to make certain 
technical corrections to keep the HTS in conformity with international 
standards and to make certain reclassifications of chemical products 
that would alleviate unnecessary administrative burdens.
17. In April 2013, the Commission published the results of Investigation 
No. 1205-10 pursuant to section 1205 of the 1988 Act (Recommendations to 
Modify Chapters 29, 30, 37, and 85 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of 
the United States, USITC Publication 4392 (corrected August 2013)), 
recommending specific changes to the HTS. Each of these recommended 
modifications would have little or no economic effect on any industry in 
the United States. On August 2, 2013, this report was transmitted to the 
Congress. The report and layover requirements of section 1206(b) of the 
1988 Act (19 U.S.C. 3006(b)), were satisfied as of December 18, 2013.
18. Section 1206(a) of the 1988 Act (19 U.S.C. 3006(a)), authorizes the 
President to proclaim modifications to the HTS based on recommendations 
made by the Commission pursuant to section 1205 of the 1988 Act, if he 
determines that the modifications are in conformity with United States 
obligations under the Convention and do not run counter to the national 
economic interest of the United States. I have determined that the 
modifications to the HTS recommended in USITC Publication 4392, as set 
forth in Annex II to this proclamation, are in conformity with United 
States obligations under the Convention and do not run counter to the 
national economic interest of the United States.
19. Presidential Proclamation 8039 of July 27, 2006, implemented the 
United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement (USBFTA). The proclamation 
implemented, pursuant to section 201 of the United States-Bahrain Free 
Trade Agreement Implementation Act (the ``USBFTA Act'') (19 U.S.C. 3805 
note), the staged reductions in rates of duty that the President 
determined to be necessary or appropriate to carry out or apply certain 
provisions of the USBFTA, including Article 3.2.8. That proclamation 
incorporated by reference Publication 3830 of the U.S. International 
Trade Commission, entitled Modifications to the Harmonized Tariff 
Schedule of the United States to Implement the United States-Bahrain 
Free Trade Agreement. Annex I of Publication 3830 included a technical 
error that affected the tariff treatment of goods under heading 
9914.99.20 after December 31, 2015. I have determined that modifications 
to the HTS pursuant to section 201(a) of the USBTFA Act are necessary to 
correct this error.
20. Section 604 of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2483), authorizes the 
President to embody in the HTS the substance of the relevant provisions 
of that Act, and of other acts affecting import treatment, and actions 
thereunder, including the removal, modification, continuance, or 
imposition of any rate of duty or other import restriction.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States of America, including but not limited to 
section 506A(a)(1) of the 1974 Act, section 506A(a)(3) of the 1974 Act, 
section 4(b) of the USIFTA Act, section 1206(a) of the 1988 Act, section 
201(a) of the USBFTA Act, and section 604 of the 1974 Act, do proclaim 
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    (1) Guinea-Bissau is designated as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African 
country.
    (2) In order to reflect this designation in the HTS, general note 
16(a) to the HTS is modified by inserting in alphabetical sequence in 
the list of beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries ``Republic of 
Guinea-Bissau (Guinea-Bissau).''
    (3) The designations of South Sudan and The Gambia as beneficiary 
sub-Saharan African countries for purposes of section 506A of the 1974 
Act are terminated, effective on January 1, 2015.
    (4) In order to reflect in the HTS that beginning on January 1, 
2015, South Sudan and The Gambia shall no longer be designated as 
beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries, general note 16(a) to the HTS 
is modified by deleting ``Republic of South Sudan'' and ``Republic of 
The Gambia'' from the list of beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries. 
Note 7(a) to subchapter II and note 1 to subchapter XIX of chapter 98 of 
the HTS are modified to delete ``The Gambia'' from the list of 
beneficiary countries. Further, note 2(d) to subchapter XIX of chapter 
98 of the HTS is modified by deleting ``The Gambia'' from the list of 
lesser developed beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries.
    (5) In order to implement U.S. tariff commitments under the 2004 
Agreement through December 31, 2015, the HTS is modified as provided in 
Annex I to this proclamation.
    (6)(a) The modifications to the HTS set forth in Annex I to this 
proclamation shall be effective with respect to eligible agricultural 
products of Israel that are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for 
consumption, on or after January 1, 2015.
    (b) The provisions of subchapter VIII of chapter 99 of the HTS, as 
modified by Annex I to this proclamation, shall continue in effect 
through December 31, 2015.
    (7) In order to modify the HTS to promote the uniform application of 
the Convention and to alleviate unnecessary administrative burdens, the 
HTS is modified as set forth in Annex II to this proclamation.
    (8) The modifications to the HTS set forth in Annex II to this 
proclamation shall be effective with respect to goods that are entered, 
or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the later of 
January 1, 2015, or the 30th day after publication of this proclamation 
in the Federal Register.
    (9) In order to make technical corrections necessary to provide the 
intended duty treatment under Article 3.2.8 of the USBFTA, the HTS is 
modified as set forth in Annex III to this proclamation.
    (10) Any provisions of previous proclamations and Executive Orders 
that are inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation are 
superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of 
December, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9224 of December 31, 2014

National Mentoring Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In a Nation of limitless possibility, every child deserves the chance to 
unlock his or her potential. When young Americans have the support they 
need to make the most of themselves, they can achieve their dreams and 
strengthen our country, which has always moved forward by extending 
ladders of opportunity to the next generation. Every day, mentors play a 
vital role in this national mission by helping to broaden the horizons 
for our daughters and sons. This month, we celebrate these individuals 
who make it their cause to bring out the best in our young people, and 
we salute their spirit of service.
Mentors and caring adults serve as essential sources of inspiration, 
lifting up young people and positioning them to build the America of 
tomorrow. That is why my Administration continues to expand 
opportunities for mentoring and support the individuals who enable our 
future leaders. We are working with businesses to increase 
apprenticeship programs and connect groups traditionally 
underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and math fields 
with role models in STEM careers. First Lady Michelle Obama's Reach 
Higher initiative is encouraging campus groups and college students to 
connect with high schoolers and other near-peers who do not always see 
themselves completing higher education. Earlier this year, I also 
launched My Brother's Keeper, an initiative that recognizes our 
responsibility to reach every young person regardless of who they are or 
where they come from.
Every American shares in the obligation to widen the circle of 
opportunity for our young people. Our neighbors' children are our 
children--and our country must show them we care about and value their 
boundless potential. At the White House, the First Lady and I started 
mentoring initiatives, pairing local students with accomplished and 
caring professionals, and I am proud that members of my Administration 
are leading by example. To find ways to give back in your local 
community and participate in these critical, life-changing moments, I 
encourage all Americans to visit www.Serve.gov/Mentor.
The sense of dedication displayed by all those who invest their time and 
energy in mentoring reminds us that if we work together, we can ensure 
there are no limits to what young Americans can achieve. During National 
Mentoring Month, we honor all those who give of themselves to guide our 
young people, and we renew our commitment to realizing a future of 
opportunity for all.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 2015 as 
National Mentoring Month. I call upon public officials, business and 
community leaders, educators, and Americans across the country to 
observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and 
programs.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of 
December, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9225 of December 31, 2014

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

For more than two centuries, the United States has worked to advance the 
cause of freedom. Stained from a history of slavery and shaped by 
ancestors brought to this country in chains, today, America shines as a 
beacon of hope to people everywhere who cherish liberty and opportunity. 
Still, our society remains imperfect, and our Nation has more work to do 
to uphold these values. At home and around the globe, we must continue 
to fight for human dignity and the inalienable rights of every person.
Today, millions of men, women, and children are victims of human 
trafficking. This modern-day slavery occurs in countries throughout the 
world and in communities across our Nation. These victims face a cruelty 
that has no place in a civilized world: children are made to be 
soldiers, teenage girls are beaten and forced into prostitution, and 
migrants are exploited and compelled to work for little or no pay. It is 
a crime that can take many forms, and one that tears at our social 
fabric, debases our common humanity, and violates what we stand for as a 
country and a people.
Founded on the principles of justice and fairness, the United States 
continues to be a leader in the global movement to end modern-day 
slavery. We are working to combat human trafficking, prosecute the 
perpetrators, and help victims recover and rebuild their lives. We have 
launched national initiatives to help healthcare workers, airline flight 
crews, and other professionals better identify and provide assistance to 
victims of trafficking. We are strengthening protections and supporting 
the development of new tools to prevent and respond to this crime, and 
increasing access to services that help survivors become self-
sufficient. We are also working with our international partners and 
faith-based organizations to bolster counter-trafficking efforts in 
countries across the globe.
As we fight to eliminate trafficking, we draw strength from the courage 
and resolve of generations past--and in the triumphs of the great 
abolitionists that came before us, we see the promise of our Nation: 
that even in the face of impossible odds, those who love their country 
can change it. Every citizen can take action by speaking up and 
insisting that the clothes they wear, the food they eat, and the 
products they buy are made free of forced labor. Business and non-profit 
leaders can ensure their supply chains do not exploit individuals in 
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continue to address the underlying forces that push so many into the 
conditions of modern-day slavery in the first place.
During National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we stand 
with the survivors, advocates, and organizations dedicated to building a 
world where our people and our children are not for sale. Together, let 
us recommit to a society where our sense of justice tells us that we are 
our brothers' and sisters' keepers, where every person can forge a life 
equal to their talents and worthy of their dreams.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 2015 as 
National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, culminating in 
the annual celebration of National Freedom Day on February 1. I call 
upon businesses, national and community organizations, families, and all 
Americans to recognize the vital role we can play in ending all forms of 
slavery and to observe this month with appropriate programs and 
activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of 
December, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9226 of December 31, 2014

National Stalking Awareness Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In every State across our Nation, stalking is a crime. It is 
unacceptable behavior that violates the most basic principles of respect 
and decency, infringing on our fundamental right to feel safe and 
secure. At some point in their lives, 1 in 6 American women will be 
stalked. This abuse creates distress and takes a profound toll on its 
victims and our communities. This month, we extend our support to all 
those who have experienced stalking, and we renew our commitment to 
shine a light on this injustice.
Stalking is a pattern of unwanted contact--which can include text 
messages, emails, and phone calls--that causes an individual to fear for 
their safety or the safety of loved ones. While young women are 
disproportionately at risk, anyone can be a victim, including children 
and men. Individuals who are stalked often know the perpetrator, but 
stalkers can also be acquaintances or strangers. Stalking is a serious 
offense with significant consequences. It is often detrimental to the 
physical and emotional well-being of the victim, and some are forced to 
move or change jobs. This behavior often escalates over time, and is 
sometimes followed by sexual assault or homicide.
Addressing this hidden crime is part of my Administration's 
comprehensive strategy to combat violence against women, and stalking is 
one of the four areas addressed by the Violence Against Women Act. When 
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signed the reauthorization of this historic law, we bolstered many of 
its provisions, including expanding safeguards against cyberstalking and 
protections for immigrants who have been victims of stalking. Across the 
Federal Government, we are building strong partnerships with those 
working to break the cycle of this abuse, and we remain dedicated to 
ending violence against women and men in all its forms.
Our homes, schools, offices, and neighborhoods should be places where 
Americans feel secure and confident. During National Stalking Awareness 
Month, we join with the advocates, families, professionals, and 
survivors to amplify their refrain: If you are a victim of stalking, you 
are not alone. Together, let us continue to raise awareness of this 
violence and recommit to being part of the solution.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 2015 as 
National Stalking Awareness Month. I call upon all Americans to 
recognize the signs of stalking, acknowledge stalking as a serious 
crime, and urge those affected not to be afraid to speak out or ask for 
help. Let us also resolve to support victims and survivors, and to 
create communities that are secure and supportive for all Americans.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of 
December, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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                            EXECUTIVE ORDERS


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Executive Order 13656 of January 17, 2014

Establishment of Afghanistan and Pakistan Strategic Partnership Office 
and Amendment to Executive Order 12163

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, including section 202 of the 
Revised Statutes (22 U.S.C. 2656) and section 3161 of title 5, United 
States Code, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Establishment. There is established within the Department of 
State, in accordance with section 3161 of title 5, United States Code, a 
temporary organization to be known as the Afghanistan and Pakistan 
Strategic Partnership Office (APSPO).
Sec. 2. Purpose of the Temporary Organization. The purposes of the APSPO 
shall be to perform the specific project of supporting executive 
departments and agencies (agencies) in facilitating a strategic 
partnership between the U.S. Government and the governments of 
Afghanistan and Pakistan, promoting further security and stabilization, 
and transitioning to a normalized diplomatic presence in both countries.
Sec. 3. Functions of the Temporary Organization. In carrying out the 
purposes set forth in section 2 of this order, the APSPO shall:
    (a) support agencies in transitioning to a strategic partnership 
with the governments of Afghanistan and Pakistan in the economic, 
diplomatic, cultural, technology, and security fields, particularly in 
the areas of program management, rule of law, and program oversight;
    (b) coordinate the final drawdown of the Department of State's 
civilian field operations and staff in Afghanistan;
    (c) coordinate and oversee the administration of certain State 
Department assistance funds; and
    (d) perform such other functions related to the specific project set 
forth in section 2 of this order as the Secretary of State (Secretary) 
may assign.
Sec. 4. Personnel and Administration. The APSPO shall be headed by a 
Director appointed by the Secretary. The APSPO shall be based in 
Washington, DC, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

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Sec. 5. Termination of the Temporary Organization. The APSPO shall 
terminate at the end of the maximum period permitted by section 
3161(a)(1) of title 5, United States Code, unless terminated sooner by 
the Secretary.
Sec. 6. Delegation of Certain Determination Functions. Executive Order 
12163 of September 29, 1979, as amended, is further amended, in section 
1-701(c), by striking the semicolon and all subsequent text before the 
period.
Sec. 7. General Provisions. (a) This order shall be implemented in 
accordance with applicable law and subject to the availability of 
appropriations.
    (b) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise 
affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to a department or agency, or the head 
thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget 
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

    (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or 
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by 
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or 
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    January 17, 2014.
Executive Order 13657 of February 10, 2014

Changing the Name of the National Security Staff to the National 
Security Council Staff

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, and in order to reflect my 
decision to change the name of the National Security Staff to the 
National Security Council staff, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Name Change. All references to the National Security Staff or 
Homeland Security Council Staff in any Executive Order or Presidential 
directive shall be understood to refer to the staff of the National 
Security Council.
Sec. 2. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed 
to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department, agency, or the 
head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget 
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

    (b) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or 
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by 
any party

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against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its 
officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    February 10, 2014.
Executive Order 13658 of February 12, 2014

Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Property and 
Administrative Services Act, 40 U.S.C. 101 et seq., and in order to 
promote economy and efficiency in procurement by contracting with 
sources who adequately compensate their workers, it is hereby ordered as 
follows:
Section 1. Policy. This order seeks to increase efficiency and cost 
savings in the work performed by parties who contract with the Federal 
Government by increasing to $10.10 the hourly minimum wage paid by those 
contractors. Raising the pay of low-wage workers increases their morale 
and the productivity and quality of their work, lowers turnover and its 
accompanying costs, and reduces supervisory costs. These savings and 
quality improvements will lead to improved economy and efficiency in 
Government procurement.
Sec. 2. Establishing a minimum wage for Federal contractors and 
subcontractors. (a) Executive departments and agencies (agencies) shall, 
to the extent permitted by law, ensure that new contracts, contract-like 
instruments, and solicitations (collectively referred to as 
``contracts''), as described in section 7 of this order, include a 
clause, which the contractor and any subcontractors shall incorporate 
into lower-tier subcontracts, specifying, as a condition of payment, 
that the minimum wage to be paid to workers, including workers whose 
wages are calculated pursuant to special certificates issued under 29 
U.S.C. 214(c), in the performance of the contract or any subcontract 
thereunder, shall be at least:

(i) $10.10 per hour beginning January 1, 2015; and

(ii) beginning January 1, 2016, and annually thereafter, an amount 
determined by the Secretary of Labor (Secretary). The amount shall be 
published by the Secretary at least 90 days before such new minimum wage is 
to take effect and shall be:

  (A) not less than the amount in effect on the date of such determination;

  (B) increased from such amount by the annual percentage increase in the 
Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (United 
States city average, all items, not seasonally adjusted), or its successor 
publication, as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics; and

  (C) rounded to the nearest multiple of $0.05.

    (b) In calculating the annual percentage increase in the Consumer 
Price Index for purposes of subsection (a)(ii)(B) of this section, the 
Secretary

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shall compare such Consumer Price Index for the most recent month, 
quarter, or year available (as selected by the Secretary prior to the 
first year for which a minimum wage is in effect pursuant to subsection 
(a)(ii)(B)) with the Consumer Price Index for the same month in the 
preceding year, the same quarter in the preceding year, or the preceding 
year, respectively.
    (c) Nothing in this order shall excuse noncompliance with any 
applicable Federal or State prevailing wage law, or any applicable law 
or municipal ordinance establishing a minimum wage higher than the 
minimum wage established under this order.
Sec. 3. Application to tipped workers. (a) For workers covered by 
section 2 of this order who are tipped employees pursuant to 29 U.S.C. 
203(t), the hourly cash wage that must be paid by an employer to such 
workers shall be at least:

(i) $4.90 an hour, beginning on January 1, 2015;

(ii) for each succeeding 1-year period until the hourly cash wage under 
this section equals 70 percent of the wage in effect under section 2 of 
this order for such period, an hourly cash wage equal to the amount 
determined under this section for the preceding year, increased by the 
lesser of:

  (A) $0.95; or

  (B) the amount necessary for the hourly cash wage under this section to 
equal 70 percent of the wage under section 2 of this order; and

(iii) for each subsequent year, 70 percent of the wage in effect under 
section 2 for such year rounded to the nearest multiple of $0.05.

    (b) Where workers do not receive a sufficient additional amount on 
account of tips, when combined with the hourly cash wage paid by the 
employer, such that their wages are equal to the minimum wage under 
section 2 of this order, the cash wage paid by the employer, as set 
forth in this section for those workers, shall be increased such that 
their wages equal the minimum wage under section 2 of this order. 
Consistent with applicable law, if the wage required to be paid under 
the Service Contract Act, 41 U.S.C. 6701 et seq., or any other 
applicable law or regulation is higher than the wage required by section 
2, the employer shall pay additional cash wages sufficient to meet the 
highest wage required to be paid.
Sec. 4. Regulations and Implementation. (a) The Secretary shall issue 
regulations by October 1, 2014, to the extent permitted by law and 
consistent with the requirements of the Federal Property and 
Administrative Services Act, to implement the requirements of this 
order, including providing exclusions from the requirements set forth in 
this order where appropriate. To the extent permitted by law, within 60 
days of the Secretary issuing such regulations, the Federal Acquisition 
Regulatory Council shall issue regulations in the Federal Acquisition 
Regulation to provide for inclusion of the contract clause in Federal 
procurement solicitations and contracts subject to this order.
    (b) Within 60 days of the Secretary issuing regulations pursuant to 
subsection (a) of this section, agencies shall take steps, to the extent 
permitted by law, to exercise any applicable authority to ensure that 
contracts as described in section 7(d)(i)(C) and (D) of this order, 
entered into after January 1, 2015, consistent with the effective date 
of such agency action, comply with the requirements set forth in 
sections 2 and 3 of this order.

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    (c) Any regulations issued pursuant to this section should, to the 
extent practicable and consistent with section 8 of this order, 
incorporate existing definitions, procedures, remedies, and enforcement 
processes under the Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.; the 
Service Contract Act, 41 U.S.C. 6701 et seq.; and the Davis-Bacon Act, 
40 U.S.C. 3141 et seq.
Sec. 5. Enforcement. (a) The Secretary shall have the authority for 
investigating potential violations of and obtaining compliance with this 
order.
    (b) This order creates no rights under the Contract Disputes Act, 
and disputes regarding whether a contractor has paid the wages 
prescribed by this order, to the extent permitted by law, shall be 
disposed of only as provided by the Secretary in regulations issued 
pursuant to this order.
Sec. 6. Severability. If any provision of this order, or applying such 
provision to any person or circumstance, is held to be invalid, the 
remainder of this order and the application of the provisions of such to 
any person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby.
Sec. 7. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed 
to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to an agency or the head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget 
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

    (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law 
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
    (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or 
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by 
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or 
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
    (d) This order shall apply only to a new contract or contract-like 
instrument, as defined by the Secretary in the regulations issued 
pursuant to section 4(a) of this order, if:

(i) (A) it is a procurement contract for services or construction;

  (B) it is a contract or contract-like instrument for services covered by 
the Service Contract Act;

  (C) it is a contract or contract-like instrument for concessions, 
including any concessions contract excluded by Department of Labor 
regulations at 29 C.F.R. 4.133(b); or

  (D) it is a contract or contract-like instrument entered into with the 
Federal Government in connection with Federal property or lands and related 
to offering services for Federal employees, their dependents, or the 
general public; and

(ii) the wages of workers under such contract or contract-like instrument 
are governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Service Contract Act, or 
the Davis-Bacon Act.

    (e) For contracts or contract-like instruments covered by the 
Service Contract Act or the Davis-Bacon Act, this order shall apply only 
to contracts or contract-like instruments at the thresholds specified in 
those statutes. For procurement contracts where workers' wages are 
governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act, this order shall apply only to 
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like instruments that exceed the micro-purchase threshold, as defined in 
41 U.S.C. 1902(a), unless expressly made subject to this order pursuant 
to regulations or actions taken under section 4 of this order.
    (f) This order shall not apply to grants; contracts and agreements 
with and grants to Indian Tribes under the Indian Self-Determination and 
Education Assistance Act (Public Law 93-638), as amended; or any 
contracts or contract-like instruments expressly excluded by the 
regulations issued pursuant to section 4(a) of this order.
    (g) Independent agencies are strongly encouraged to comply with the 
requirements of this order.
Sec. 8. Effective Date. (a) This order is effective immediately and 
shall apply to covered contracts where the solicitation for such 
contract has been issued on or after:

(i) January 1, 2015, consistent with the effective date for the action 
taken by the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council pursuant to section 
4(a) of this order; or

(ii) for contracts where an agency action is taken pursuant to section 4(b) 
of this order, January 1, 2015, consistent with the effective date for such 
action.

    (b) This order shall not apply to contracts or contract-like 
instruments entered into pursuant to solicitations issued on or before 
the effective date for the relevant action taken pursuant to section 4 
of this order.
    (c) For all new contracts and contract-like instruments negotiated 
between the date of this order and the effective dates set forth in this 
section, agencies are strongly encouraged to take all steps that are 
reasonable and legally permissible to ensure that individuals working 
pursuant to those contracts and contract-like instruments are paid an 
hourly wage of at least $10.10 (as set forth under sections 2 and 3 of 
this order) as of the effective dates set forth in this section.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    February 12, 2014.
Executive Order 13659 of February 19, 2014

Streamlining the Export/Import Process for America's Businesses

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, and in order to reduce supply 
chain barriers to commerce while continuing to protect our national 
security, public health and safety, the environment, and natural 
resources, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. The United States is the world's largest economy and 
the largest trading Nation. Trade is critical to the Nation's 
prosperity--fueling economic growth, supporting good jobs at home, 
raising living standards, and helping Americans provide for their 
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services. It is the policy of the United States to promote commerce 
through the effective implementation of an ambitious 21st century trade 
agenda and vigorous enforcement of our Nation's laws relating to trade, 
security, public health and safety, the environment, and natural 
resources. In support of these goals, and to ensure that our Nation is 
well-positioned to compete in an open, fair, and growing world economy, 
the Federal Government must increase efforts to improve the 
technologies, policies, and other controls governing the movement of 
goods across our national borders.
In particular, we must increase efforts to complete the development of 
efficient and cost-effective trade processing infrastructure, such as 
the International Trade Data System (ITDS), to modernize and simplify 
the way that executive departments and agencies (agencies) interact with 
traders. We must also improve the broader trade environment through the 
development of innovative policies and operational processes that 
promote effective application of regulatory controls, collaborative 
arrangements with stakeholders, and a reduction of unnecessary 
procedural requirements that add costs to both agencies and industry and 
undermine our Nation's economic competitiveness. By demonstrating our 
commitment to utilizing technology, coordinating government processes, 
fulfilling international obligations, and embracing innovative 
approaches to promote new opportunities for trade facilitation in the 
21st century, we can lead by example and partner with other countries 
willing to adopt similar programs. This will encourage compliance with 
applicable laws and, more broadly, result in a more prosperous, safe, 
secure, and sustainable trading environment for all.
Sec. 2. Policy Coordination. Policy coordination, guidance, dispute 
resolution, and periodic reviews for the functions and programs set 
forth in this order shall be provided through the interagency process 
established in Presidential Policy Directive-1 of February 13, 2009 
(Organization of the National Security Council System), or any 
successor.
Sec. 3. International Trade Data System. The ITDS, as described in 
section 405 of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 
2006 (the ``SAFE Port Act'') (Public Law 109-347), is an electronic 
information exchange capability, or ``single window,'' through which 
businesses will transmit data required by participating agencies for the 
importation or exportation of cargo. To enhance Federal coordination 
associated with the development of the ITDS and to provide necessary 
transparency to businesses, agencies, and other potential users:
    (a) by December 31, 2016, participating agencies shall have 
capabilities, agreements, and other requirements in place to utilize the 
ITDS and supporting systems, such as the Automated Commercial 
Environment, as the primary means of receiving from users the standard 
set of data and other relevant documentation (exclusive of applications 
for permits, licenses, or certifications) required for the release of 
imported cargo and clearance of cargo for export;
    (b) by December 31, 2016, the Department of Homeland Security shall 
confirm to the Secretary of the Treasury and the ITDS Board of Directors 
(Board), which serves as the Interagency Steering Committee established 
under section 405 of the SAFE Port Act, that the ITDS has the 
operational capabilities to enable users to:

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(i) transmit a harmonized set of import and export data elements, to be 
collected, stored, and shared, via a secure single window, to fulfill U.S. 
Government requirements for the release and clearance of goods; and

(ii) transition from paper-based requirements and procedures to faster and 
more cost-effective electronic submissions to, and communications with, 
agencies;

    (c) the Board shall, in consultation with ITDS participating 
agencies, define the standard set of data elements to be collected, 
stored, and shared in the ITDS; and continue to periodically review 
those data elements in order to update the standard set of data 
elements, as necessary;
    (d) the Board shall continue to assist the Secretary of the Treasury 
in overseeing the implementation of, and participation in, the ITDS, 
including the establishment of the ITDS capabilities and requirements 
associated with the collection from users and distribution to relevant 
agencies of standard electronic import and export data; and
    (e) the Board shall make publicly available a timeline outlining the 
development and delivery of the secure ITDS capabilities, as well as 
agency implementation plans and schedules. Agencies shall take such 
steps as are necessary to meet the timeline, including timely completion 
of all appropriate agreements, including memoranda of understanding, and 
other required documents that establish procedures and guidelines for 
the secure exchange and safeguarding of data among agencies and, as 
appropriate, with other Federal Government entities.
Sec. 4. Establishment of the Border Interagency Executive Council. (a) 
There is established the Border Interagency Executive Council (BIEC), an 
interagency working group to be chaired by the Secretary of Homeland 
Security or a senior-level designee from the Department. The BIEC shall 
also have a Vice Chair, selected every 2 years from among the members of 
the BIEC by a process determined by the members. The BIEC shall develop 
policies and processes to enhance coordination across customs, transport 
security, health and safety, sanitary, conservation, trade, and 
phytosanitary agencies with border management authorities and 
responsibilities to measurably improve supply chain processes and 
improve identification of illicit shipments.
    (b) The Department of Homeland Security shall provide funding and 
administrative support for the BIEC, to the extent permitted by law.
    (c) In addition to the Chair and Vice Chair, the BIEC shall include 
designated senior-level representatives from agencies that provide 
approval before goods can be imported and exported, including the 
Departments of State, the Treasury, Defense, the Interior, Agriculture, 
Commerce, Health and Human Services, Transportation, and Homeland 
Security, the Environmental Protection Agency, and other agencies with 
border management interests or authorities, as determined by the Chair 
and Vice Chair. The BIEC shall also include appropriate representatives 
from the Executive Office of the President.
Sec. 5. Functions of the BIEC. The BIEC shall:
    (a) develop common risk management principles and methods to inform 
agency operations associated with the review and release of cargo at the 
border and encourage compliance with applicable law;

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    (b) develop policies and processes to orchestrate, improve, and 
accelerate agency review of electronic trade data transmitted through 
relevant systems and provide coordinated and streamlined responses back 
to users to facilitate trade and support and advance compliance with 
applicable laws and international agreements, including (in coordination 
with, and as recommendations to, the Board) policies and processes 
designed to assist the Secretary of the Treasury, as appropriate, with 
activities related to the ITDS;
    (c) identify opportunities to streamline Federal Government systems 
and reduce costs through the elimination of redundant capabilities or 
through enhanced utilization of the Automated Commercial Environment 
capabilities as a means of improving supply chain management processes;
    (d) assess, in collaboration with the Board, the business need, 
feasibility, and potential benefits of developing or encouraging the 
private-sector development of web-based interfaces to electronic data 
systems, including the ITDS, for individuals and small businesses;
    (e) engage with and consider the advice of industry and other 
relevant stakeholders regarding opportunities to improve supply chain 
management processes, with the goal of promoting economic 
competitiveness through enhanced trade facilitation and enforcement;
    (f) encourage other countries to develop similar single window 
systems to facilitate the sharing of relevant data, as appropriate, 
across governmental systems and with trading partners; and
    (g) assess, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, 
opportunities to facilitate electronic payment of duties, taxes, fees, 
and charges due at importation. The Federal Government endorses 
electronic payment of duties, taxes, fees, and charges due at 
importation, and currently allows payment electronically through various 
systems.
Sec. 6. Regulatory Review. To support the Federal Government's rapid 
development of the ITDS that, to the greatest extent possible, relies 
upon the collection, exchange, and processing of electronic data, each 
agency that utilizes the ITDS shall:
    (a) as part of the retrospective review report due to the Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) on July 14, 2014, pursuant to 
Executive Order 13610 of May 10, 2012 (Identifying and Reducing 
Regulatory Burdens), unless directed otherwise through subsequent 
guidance from OIRA, determine whether any regulations should be modified 
to achieve the requirements set forth in this order; and
    (b) promptly initiate rulemaking proceedings to implement necessary 
regulatory modifications identified pursuant to subsection (a) of this 
section.
Sec. 7. Reports. (a) Within 180 days of the date of this order, agencies 
with border management interests or authorities shall report to the 
Board on their anticipated use of international standards for product 
classification and identification.
    (b) By July 1, 2014, and every year thereafter until July 2016, the 
BIEC, in consultation with the Board, shall provide to the President, 
through the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and 
Counterterrorism, a report on the implementation of section 5 of this 
order.

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Sec. 8. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed 
to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department, agency, or the 
head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget 
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

    (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law, 
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
    (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or 
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by 
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or 
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
    (d) Independent agencies are strongly encouraged to comply with the 
requirements of this order.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    February 19, 2014.
Executive Order 13660 of March 6, 2014

Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in 
Ukraine

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, including the International 
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the 
National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) (NEA), section 212(f) 
of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (8 U.S.C. 1182(f)), and 
section 301 of title 3, United States Code,
I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, find that 
the actions and policies of persons including persons who have asserted 
governmental authority in the Crimean region without the authorization 
of the Government of Ukraine that undermine democratic processes and 
institutions in Ukraine; threaten its peace, security, stability, 
sovereignty, and territorial integrity; and contribute to the 
misappropriation of its assets, constitute an unusual and extraordinary 
threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States, 
and I hereby declare a national emergency to deal with that threat. I 
hereby order:
Section 1. (a) All property and interests in property that are in the 
United States, that hereafter come within the United States, or that are 
or hereafter come within the possession or control of any United States 
person (including any foreign branch) of the following persons are 
blocked and may not be transferred, paid, exported, withdrawn, or 
otherwise dealt in: any person determined by the Secretary of the 
Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State:

  (i) to be responsible for or complicit in, or to have engaged in, 
directly or indirectly, any of the following:

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(A) actions or policies that undermine democratic processes or institutions 
in Ukraine;

(B) actions or policies that threaten the peace, security, stability, 
sovereignty, or territorial integrity of Ukraine; or

(C) misappropriation of state assets of Ukraine or of an economically 
significant entity in Ukraine;

  (ii) to have asserted governmental authority over any part or region of 
Ukraine without the authorization of the Government of Ukraine;

  (iii) to be a leader of an entity that has, or whose members have, 
engaged in any activity described in subsection (a)(i) or (a)(ii) of this 
section or of an entity whose property and interests in property are 
blocked pursuant to this order;

  (iv) to have materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, 
material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in 
support of, any activity described in subsection (a)(i) or (a)(ii) of this 
section or any person whose property and interests in property are blocked 
pursuant to this order; or

  (v) to be owned or controlled by, or to have acted or purported to act 
for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, any person whose property and 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this order.

    (b) The prohibitions in subsection (a) of this section apply except 
to the extent provided by statutes, or in regulations, orders, 
directives, or licenses that may be issued pursuant to this order, and 
notwithstanding any contract entered into or any license or permit 
granted prior to the effective date of this order.
Sec. 2. I hereby find that the unrestricted immigrant and nonimmigrant 
entry into the United States of aliens determined to meet one or more of 
the criteria in subsection 1(a) of this order would be detrimental to 
the interests of the United States, and I hereby suspend entry into the 
United States, as immigrants or nonimmigrants, of such persons. Such 
persons shall be treated as persons covered by section 1 of Proclamation 
8693 of July 24, 2011 (Suspension of Entry of Aliens Subject to United 
Nations Security Council Travel Bans and International Emergency 
Economic Powers Act Sanctions).
Sec. 3. I hereby determine that the making of donations of the type of 
articles specified in section 203(b)(2) of IEEPA (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(2)) 
by, to, or for the benefit of any person whose property and interests in 
property are blocked pursuant to section 1 of this order would seriously 
impair my ability to deal with the national emergency declared in this 
order, and I hereby prohibit such donations as provided by section 1 of 
this order.
Sec. 4. The prohibitions in section 1 of this order include but are not 
limited to:
    (a) the making of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or 
services by, to, or for the benefit of any person whose property and 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this order; and
    (b) the receipt of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or 
services from any such person.

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Sec. 5. (a) Any transaction that evades or avoids, has the purpose of 
evading or avoiding, causes a violation of, or attempts to violate any 
of the prohibitions set forth in this order is prohibited.
    (b) Any conspiracy formed to violate any of the prohibitions set 
forth in this order is prohibited.
Sec. 6. For the purposes of this order:
    (a) the term ``person'' means an individual or entity;
    (b) the term ``entity'' means a partnership, association, trust, 
joint venture, corporation, group, subgroup, or other organization; and
    (c) the term ``United States person'' means any United States 
citizen, permanent resident alien, entity organized under the laws of 
the United States or any jurisdiction within the United States 
(including foreign branches), or any person in the United States.
Sec. 7. For those persons whose property and interests in property are 
blocked pursuant to this order who might have a constitutional presence 
in the United States, I find that because of the ability to transfer 
funds or other assets instantaneously, prior notice to such persons of 
measures to be taken pursuant to this order would render those measures 
ineffectual. I therefore determine that for these measures to be 
effective in addressing the national emergency declared in this order, 
there need be no prior notice of a listing or determination made 
pursuant to section 1 of this order.
Sec. 8. The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the 
Secretary of State, is hereby authorized to take such actions, including 
the promulgation of rules and regulations, and to employ all powers 
granted to the President by IEEPA, as may be necessary to carry out the 
purposes of this order. The Secretary of the Treasury may redelegate any 
of these functions to other officers and agencies of the United States 
Government consistent with applicable law. All agencies of the United 
States Government are hereby directed to take all appropriate measures 
within their authority to carry out the provisions of this order.
Sec. 9. The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the 
Secretary of State, is hereby authorized to submit the recurring and 
final reports to the Congress on the national emergency declared in this 
order, consistent with section 401(c) of the NEA (50 U.S.C. 1641(c)) and 
section 204(c) of IEEPA (50 U.S.C. 1703(c)).
Sec. 10. This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right 
or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity 
by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or 
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    March 6, 2014.

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Executive Order 13661 of March 16, 2014

Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in 
Ukraine

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, including the International 
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the 
National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) (NEA), section 212(f) 
of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (8 U.S.C. 1182(f)), and 
section 301 of title 3, United States Code,
I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, hereby 
expand the scope of the national emergency declared in Executive Order 
13660 of March 6, 2014, finding that the actions and policies of the 
Government of the Russian Federation with respect to Ukraine--including 
the recent deployment of Russian Federation military forces in the 
Crimea region of Ukraine--undermine democratic processes and 
institutions in Ukraine; threaten its peace, security, stability, 
sovereignty, and territorial integrity; and contribute to the 
misappropriation of its assets, and thereby constitute an unusual and 
extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the 
United States. Accordingly, I hereby order:
Section 1. (a) All property and interests in property that are in the 
United States, that hereafter come within the United States, or that are 
or hereafter come within the possession or control of any United States 
person (including any foreign branch) of the following persons are 
blocked and may not be transferred, paid, exported, withdrawn, or 
otherwise dealt in:

(i) the persons listed in the Annex to this order; and

(ii) persons determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation 
with the Secretary of State:

  (A) to be an official of the Government of the Russian Federation;

  (B) to operate in the arms or related materiel sector in the Russian 
Federation;

  (C) to be owned or controlled by, or to have acted or purported to act 
for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly:

    (1) a senior official of the Government of the Russian 
Federation; or
    (2) a person whose property and interests in property are 
blocked pursuant to this order; or

  (D) to have materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, 
material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in 
support of:

    (1) a senior official of the Government of the Russian 
Federation; or
    (2) a person whose property and interests in property are 
blocked pursuant to this order.
    (b) The prohibitions in subsection (a) of this section apply except 
to the extent provided by statutes, or in regulations, orders, 
directives, or licenses that may be issued pursuant to this order, and 
notwithstanding any contract entered into or any license or permit 
granted prior to the effective date of this order.

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Sec. 2. I hereby find that the unrestricted immigrant and nonimmigrant 
entry into the United States of aliens determined to meet one or more of 
the criteria in section 1(a) of this order would be detrimental to the 
interests of the United States, and I hereby suspend entry into the 
United States, as immigrants or nonimmigrants, of such persons. Such 
persons shall be treated as persons covered by section 1 of Proclamation 
8693 of July 24, 2011 (Suspension of Entry of Aliens Subject to United 
Nations Security Council Travel Bans and International Emergency 
Economic Powers Act Sanctions).
Sec. 3. I hereby determine that the making of donations of the type of 
articles specified in section 203(b)(2) of IEEPA (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(2)) 
by, to, or for the benefit of any person whose property and interests in 
property are blocked pursuant to section 1 of this order would seriously 
impair my ability to deal with the national emergency declared in 
Executive Order 13660, and I hereby prohibit such donations as provided 
by section 1 of this order.
Sec. 4. The prohibitions in section 1 of this order include but are not 
limited to:
    (a) the making of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or 
services by, to, or for the benefit of any person whose property and 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this order; and
    (b) the receipt of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or 
services from any such person.
Sec. 5. (a) Any transaction that evades or avoids, has the purpose of 
evading or avoiding, causes a violation of, or attempts to violate any 
of the prohibitions set forth in this order is prohibited.
    (b) Any conspiracy formed to violate any of the prohibitions set 
forth in this order is prohibited.
Sec. 6. For the purposes of this order:
    (a) the term ``person'' means an individual or entity;
    (b) the term ``entity'' means a partnership, association, trust, 
joint venture, corporation, group, subgroup, or other organization;
    (c) the term ``United States person'' means any United States 
citizen, permanent resident alien, entity organized under the laws of 
the United States or any jurisdiction within the United States 
(including foreign branches), or any person in the United States; and
    (d) the term the ``Government of the Russian Federation'' means the 
Government of the Russian Federation, any political subdivision, agency, 
or instrumentality thereof, including the Central Bank of the Government 
of the Russian Federation, and any person owned or controlled by, or 
acting for or on behalf of, the Government of the Russian Federation.
Sec. 7. For those persons whose property and interests in property are 
blocked pursuant to this order who might have a constitutional presence 
in the United States, I find that because of the ability to transfer 
funds or other assets instantaneously, prior notice to such persons of 
measures to be taken pursuant to this order would render those measures 
ineffectual. I therefore determine that for these measures to be 
effective in addressing the national emergency declared in Executive 
Order 13660, there need be no

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prior notice of a listing or determination made pursuant to section 1 of 
this order.
Sec. 8. The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the 
Secretary of State, is hereby authorized to take such actions, including 
the promulgation of rules and regulations, and to employ all powers 
granted to the President by IEEPA, as may be necessary to carry out the 
purposes of this order. The Secretary of the Treasury may redelegate any 
of these functions to other officers and agencies of the United States 
Government consistent with applicable law. All agencies of the United 
States Government are hereby directed to take all appropriate measures 
within their authority to carry out the provisions of this order.
Sec. 9. The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the 
Secretary of State, is hereby authorized to determine that circumstances 
no longer warrant the blocking of the property and interests in property 
of a person listed in the Annex to this order, and to take necessary 
action to give effect to that determination.
Sec. 10. This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right 
or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity 
by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or 
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Sec. 11. This order is effective at 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on 
March 17, 2014.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    March 16, 2014.

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Executive Order 13662 of March 20, 2014

Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in 
Ukraine

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, including the International 
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the 
National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) (NEA), section 212(f) 
of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (8 U.S.C. 1182(f)), and 
section 301 of title 3, United States Code,
I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, hereby 
expand the scope of the national emergency declared in Executive Order 
13660 of March 6, 2014, and expanded by Executive Order 13661 of March 
16, 2014, finding that the actions and policies of the Government of the 
Russian Federation, including its purported annexation of Crimea and its 
use of force in Ukraine, continue to undermine democratic processes and 
institutions in Ukraine; threaten its peace, security, stability, 
sovereignty, and territorial integrity; and contribute to the 
misappropriation of its assets, and thereby constitute an unusual and 
extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the 
United States. Accordingly, I hereby order:
Section 1. (a) All property and interests in property that are in the 
United States, that hereafter come within the United States, or that are 
or hereafter come within the possession or control of any United States 
person (including any foreign branch) of the following persons are 
blocked and may not be transferred, paid, exported, withdrawn, or 
otherwise dealt in: any person determined by the Secretary of the 
Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State:

(i) to operate in such sectors of the Russian Federation economy as may be 
determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the 
Secretary of State, such as financial services, energy, metals and mining, 
engineering, and defense and related materiel;

(ii) to have materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, 
material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in 
support of, any person whose property and interests in property are blocked 
pursuant to this order; or

(iii) to be owned or controlled by, or to have acted or purported to act 
for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, any person whose property and 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this order.

    (b) The prohibitions in subsection (a) of this section apply except 
to the extent provided by statutes, or in regulations, orders, 
directives, or licenses that may be issued pursuant to this order, and 
notwithstanding any contract entered into or any license or permit 
granted prior to the effective date of this order.
Sec. 2. I hereby find that the unrestricted immigrant and nonimmigrant 
entry into the United States of aliens determined to meet one or more of 
the criteria in section 1(a) of this order would be detrimental to the 
interests of the United States, and I hereby suspend entry into the 
United States, as immigrants or nonimmigrants, of such persons. Such 
persons shall be

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treated as persons covered by section 1 of Proclamation 8693 of July 24, 
2011 (Suspension of Entry of Aliens Subject to United Nations Security 
Council Travel Bans and International Emergency Economic Powers Act 
Sanctions).
Sec. 3. I hereby determine that the making of donations of the type of 
articles specified in section 203(b)(2) of IEEPA (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(2)) 
by, to, or for the benefit of any person whose property and interests in 
property are blocked pursuant to section 1 of this order would seriously 
impair my ability to deal with the national emergency declared in 
Executive Order 13660, and expanded in Executive Order 13661 and this 
order, and I hereby prohibit such donations as provided by section 1 of 
this order.
Sec. 4. The prohibitions in section 1 of this order include but are not 
limited to:
    (a) the making of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or 
services by, to, or for the benefit of any person whose property and 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this order; and
    (b) the receipt of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or 
services from any such person.
Sec. 5. (a) Any transaction that evades or avoids, has the purpose of 
evading or avoiding, causes a violation of, or attempts to violate any 
of the prohibitions set forth in this order is prohibited.
    (b) Any conspiracy formed to violate any of the prohibitions set 
forth in this order is prohibited.
Sec. 6. For the purposes of this order:
    (a) the term ``person'' means an individual or entity;
    (b) the term ``entity'' means a partnership, association, trust, 
joint venture, corporation, group, subgroup, or other organization;
    (c) the term ``United States person'' means any United States 
citizen, permanent resident alien, entity organized under the laws of 
the United States or any jurisdiction within the United States 
(including foreign branches), or any person in the United States; and
    (d) the term the ``Government of the Russian Federation'' means the 
Government of the Russian Federation, any political subdivision, agency, 
or instrumentality thereof, including the Central Bank of the Russian 
Federation, and any person owned or controlled by, or acting for or on 
behalf of, the Government of the Russian Federation.
Sec. 7. For those persons whose property and interests in property are 
blocked pursuant to this order who might have a constitutional presence 
in the United States, I find that because of the ability to transfer 
funds or other assets instantaneously, prior notice to such persons of 
measures to be taken pursuant to this order would render those measures 
ineffectual. I therefore determine that for these measures to be 
effective in addressing the national emergency declared in Executive 
Order 13660, and expanded in Executive Order 13661 and this order, there 
need be no prior notice of a listing or determination made pursuant to 
section 1 of this order.
Sec. 8. The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the 
Secretary of State, is hereby authorized to take such actions, including 
the promulgation of rules and regulations, and to employ all powers 
granted to the President by IEEPA, as may be necessary to carry out the 
purposes of this order.

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The Secretary of the Treasury may redelegate any of these functions to 
other officers and agencies of the United States Government consistent 
with applicable law. All agencies of the United States Government are 
hereby directed to take all appropriate measures within their authority 
to carry out the provisions of this order.
Sec. 9. This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or 
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by 
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or 
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    March 20, 2014.
Executive Order 13663 of March 20, 2014

Establishing an Emergency Board to Investigate Disputes Between the Long 
Island Rail Road Company and Certain of Its Employees Represented by 
Certain Labor Organizations

Disputes exist between the Long Island Rail Road Company and certain of 
its employees represented by certain labor organizations. The labor 
organizations involved in these disputes are designated on the attached 
list, which is made part of this order.
The disputes heretofore have not been adjusted under the provisions of 
the Railway Labor Act, as amended, 45 U.S.C. 151-188 (RLA).
A first emergency board to investigate and report on the disputes was 
established on November 22, 2013, by Executive Order 13654 of November 
21, 2013. The emergency board terminated upon issuance of its report. 
Subsequently, its recommendations were not accepted by the parties.
A party empowered by the RLA has requested that the President establish 
a second emergency board pursuant to section 9A of the RLA (45 U.S.C. 
159a).
Section 9A(e) of the RLA provides that the President, upon such request, 
shall appoint a second emergency board to investigate and report on the 
disputes.
NOW, THEREFORE, by the authority vested in me as President by the 
Constitution and the laws of the United States, including section 9A of 
the RLA, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Establishment of Emergency Board (Board). There is 
established, effective 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on March 22, 
2014, a Board of three members to be appointed by the President to 
investigate and report on these disputes. No member shall be pecuniarily 
or otherwise interested in any organization of railroad employees or any 
carrier. The Board shall perform its functions subject to the 
availability of funds.
Sec. 2. Report. Within 30 days after the creation of the Board, the 
parties to the disputes shall submit to the Board final offers for 
settlement of the

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disputes. Within 30 days after the submission of final offers for 
settlement of the disputes, the Board shall submit a report to the 
President setting forth its selection of the most reasonable offer.
Sec. 3. Maintaining Conditions. As provided by section 9A(h) of the RLA, 
from the time a request to establish a second emergency board is made 
until 60 days after the Board submits its report to the President, no 
change in the conditions out of which the disputes arose shall be made 
by the parties to the controversy, except by agreement of the parties.
Sec. 4. Records Maintenance. The records and files of the Board are 
records of the Office of the President and upon the Board's termination 
shall be maintained in the physical custody of the National Mediation 
Board.
Sec. 5. Expiration. The Board shall terminate upon the submission of the 
report provided for in section 2 of this order.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    March 20, 2014.

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Executive Order 13664 of April 3, 2014

Blocking Property of Certain Persons With Respect to South Sudan

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, including the International 
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the 
National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) (NEA), section 212(f) 
of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (8 U.S.C. 1182(f)), and 
section 301 of title 3, United States Code,
I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, find that 
the situation in and in relation to South Sudan, which has been marked 
by activities that threaten the peace, security, or stability of South 
Sudan and the surrounding region, including widespread violence and 
atrocities, human rights abuses, recruitment and use of child soldiers, 
attacks on peacekeepers, and obstruction of humanitarian operations, 
poses an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and 
foreign policy of the United States, and I hereby declare a national 
emergency to deal with that threat. I hereby order:
Section 1. (a) All property and interests in property that are in the 
United States, that hereafter come within the United States, or that are 
or hereafter come within the possession or control of any United States 
person (including any foreign branch) of the following persons are 
blocked and may not be transferred, paid, exported, withdrawn, or 
otherwise dealt in: any person determined by the Secretary of the 
Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State:

(i) to be responsible for or complicit in, or to have engaged in, directly 
or indirectly, any of the following in or in relation to South Sudan:

  (A) actions or policies that threaten the peace, security, or stability 
of South Sudan;

  (B) actions or policies that threaten transitional agreements or 
undermine democratic processes or institutions in South Sudan;

  (C) actions or policies that have the purpose or effect of expanding or 
extending the conflict in South Sudan or obstructing reconciliation or 
peace talks or processes;

  (D) the commission of human rights abuses against persons in South Sudan;

  (E) the targeting of women, children, or any civilians through the 
commission of acts of violence (including killing, maiming, torture, or 
rape or other sexual violence), abduction, forced displacement, or attacks 
on schools, hospitals, religious sites, or locations where civilians are 
seeking refuge, or through conduct that would constitute a serious abuse or 
violation of human rights or a violation of international humanitarian law;

  (F) the use or recruitment of children by armed groups or armed forces in 
the context of the conflict in South Sudan;

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  (G) the obstruction of the activities of international peacekeeping, 
diplomatic, or humanitarian missions in South Sudan, or of the delivery or 
distribution of, or access to, humanitarian assistance; or

  (H) attacks against United Nations missions, international security 
presences, or other peacekeeping operations;

(ii) to be a leader of (A) an entity, including any government, rebel 
militia, or other group, that has, or whose members have, engaged in any of 
the activities described in subsection (a)(i) of this section or (B) an 
entity whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to 
this order;

(iii) to have materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, 
material, logistical, or technological support for, or goods or services in 
support of (A) any of the activities described in subsection (a)(i) of this 
section or (B) any person whose property and interests in property are 
blocked pursuant to this order; or

(iv) to be owned or controlled by, or to have acted or purported to act for 
or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, any person whose property and 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this order.

    (b) The prohibitions in subsection (a) of this section apply except 
to the extent provided in this order and by statutes, or in regulations, 
orders, directives, or licenses that may be issued pursuant to this 
order, and notwithstanding any contract entered into or any license or 
permit granted prior to the date of this order.
Sec. 2. I hereby determine that the making of donations of the type of 
articles specified in section 203(b)(2) of IEEPA (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(2)) 
by, to, or for the benefit of any person whose property and interests in 
property are blocked pursuant to section 1 of this order would seriously 
impair my ability to deal with this national emergency, and I hereby 
prohibit such donations as provided by section 1 of this order.
Sec. 3. The prohibitions in section 1 of this order include but are not 
limited to:
    (a) the making of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or 
services by, to, or for the benefit of any person whose property and 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this order; and
    (b) the receipt of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or 
services from any such person.
Sec. 4. I hereby find that the unrestricted immigrant and nonimmigrant 
entry into the United States of aliens determined to meet one or more of 
the criteria in section 1(a) of this order would be detrimental to the 
interests of the United States, and I hereby suspend entry into the 
United States, as immigrants or nonimmigrants, of such persons. Such 
persons shall be treated as persons covered by section 1 of Proclamation 
8693 of July 24, 2011 (Suspension of Entry of Aliens Subject to United 
Nations Security Council Travel Bans and International Emergency 
Economic Powers Act Sanctions).
Sec. 5. (a) Any transaction that evades or avoids, has the purpose of 
evading or avoiding, causes a violation of, or attempts to violate any 
of the prohibitions set forth in this order is prohibited.

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    (b) Any conspiracy formed to violate any of the prohibitions set 
forth in this order is prohibited.
Sec. 6. For the purposes of this order:
    (a) the term ``person'' means an individual or entity;
    (b) the term ``entity'' means a partnership, association, trust, 
joint venture, corporation, group, subgroup, or other organization; and
    (c) the term ``United States person'' means any United States 
citizen, permanent resident alien, entity organized under the laws of 
the United States or any jurisdiction within the United States 
(including foreign branches), or any person in the United States.
Sec. 7. For those persons whose property and interests in property are 
blocked pursuant to this order who might have a constitutional presence 
in the United States, I find that because of the ability to transfer 
funds or other assets instantaneously, prior notice to such persons of 
measures to be taken pursuant to this order would render those measures 
ineffectual. I therefore determine that for these measures to be 
effective in addressing this national emergency, there need be no prior 
notice of a listing or determination made pursuant to section 1 of this 
order.
Sec. 8. The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the 
Secretary of State, is hereby authorized to take such actions, including 
the promulgation of rules and regulations, and to employ all powers 
granted to the President by IEEPA as may be necessary to carry out the 
purposes of this order. The Secretary of the Treasury may redelegate any 
of these functions to other officers and agencies of the United States 
Government consistent with applicable law. All agencies of the United 
States Government are hereby directed to take all appropriate measures 
within their authority to carry out the provisions of this order.
Sec. 9. The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the 
Secretary of State, is hereby authorized to submit the recurring and 
final reports to the Congress on the national emergency declared in the 
order, consistent with section 401(c) of the NEA (50 U.S.C. 1641(c)) and 
section 204(c) of IEEPA (50 U.S.C. 1703(c)).
Sec. 10. This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right 
or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity 
by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or 
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    April 3, 2014.
Executive Order 13665 of April 8, 2014

Non-Retaliation for Disclosure of Compensation Information

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Property and 
Administrative Services Act, 40 U.S.C. 101 et seq., and in order to take 
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steps to promote economy and efficiency in Federal Government 
procurement, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. This order is designed to promote economy and 
efficiency in Federal Government procurement. It is the policy of the 
executive branch to enforce vigorously the civil rights laws of the 
United States, including those laws that prohibit discriminatory 
practices with respect to compensation. Federal contractors that employ 
such practices are subject to enforcement action, increasing the risk of 
disruption, delay, and increased expense in Federal contracting. 
Compensation discrimination also can lead to labor disputes that are 
burdensome and costly.
When employees are prohibited from inquiring about, disclosing, or 
discussing their compensation with fellow workers, compensation 
discrimination is much more difficult to discover and remediate, and 
more likely to persist. Such prohibitions (either express or tacit) also 
restrict the amount of information available to participants in the 
Federal contracting labor pool, which tends to diminish market 
efficiency and decrease the likelihood that the most qualified and 
productive workers are hired at the market efficient price. Ensuring 
that employees of Federal contractors may discuss their compensation 
without fear of adverse action will enhance the ability of Federal 
contractors and their employees to detect and remediate unlawful 
discriminatory practices, which will contribute to a more efficient 
market in Federal contracting.
Sec. 2. Amending Executive Order 11246. Section 202 of Executive Order 
11246 of September 24, 1965, as amended, is hereby further amended as 
follows:
    (a) Paragraphs (3) through (7) are redesignated as paragraphs (4) 
through (8).
    (b) A new paragraph (3) is added to read as follows:
    ``The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner 
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because 
such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed 
the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or 
applicant. This provision shall not apply to instances in which an 
employee who has access to the compensation information of other 
employees or applicants as a part of such employee's essential job 
functions discloses the compensation of such other employees or 
applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such 
information, unless such disclosure is in response to a formal complaint 
or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or 
action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or is 
consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.''
Sec. 3. Regulations. Within 160 days of the date of this order, the 
Secretary of Labor shall propose regulations to implement the 
requirements of this order.
Sec. 4. Severability. If any provision of this order, or the application 
of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance, is held to 
be invalid, the remainder of this order and the application of the 
provisions of such to any person or circumstances shall not be affected 
thereby.
Sec. 5. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed 
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under any provision of law. It also shall not be construed to prevent a 
Federal contractor covered by this order from pursuing a defense, as 
long as the defense is not based on a rule, policy, practice, agreement, 
or other instrument that prohibits employees or applicants from 
discussing or disclosing their compensation or the compensation of other 
employees or applicants, subject to paragraph (3) of section 202 of 
Executive Order 11246, as added by this order.
    (b) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise 
affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to a department, agency, or the head 
thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget 
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

    (c) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law 
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
    (d) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or 
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by 
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or 
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Sec. 6. Effective Date. This order shall become effective immediately, 
and shall apply to contracts entered into on or after the effective date 
of rules promulgated by the Department of Labor under section 3 of this 
order.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    April 8, 2014.
Executive Order 13666 of April 18, 2014

Expanding Eligibility for the Defense Meritorious Service Medal

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Executive Order 12019 of November 3, 1977 (Establishing the Defense 
Meritorious Service Medal), is amended by inserting ``, or to any member 
of the armed forces of a friendly foreign nation,'' after ``any member 
of the Armed Forces of the United States''.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    April 18, 2014.

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Executive Order 13667 of May 12, 2014

Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Conflict in the 
Central African Republic

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, including the International 
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the 
National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) (NEA), section 5 of 
the United Nations Participation Act (22 U.S.C. 287c) (UNPA), section 
212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (8 U.S.C. 
1182(f)), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code,
I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, find that 
the situation in and in relation to the Central African Republic, which 
has been marked by a breakdown of law and order, intersectarian tension, 
widespread violence and atrocities, and the pervasive, often forced 
recruitment and use of child soldiers, which threatens the peace, 
security, or stability of the Central African Republic and neighboring 
states, and which was addressed by the United Nations Security Council 
in Resolution 2121 of October 10, 2013, Resolution 2127 of December 5, 
2013, and Resolution 2134 of January 28, 2014, constitutes an unusual 
and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of 
the United States, and I hereby declare a national emergency to deal 
with that threat. I hereby order:
Section 1. (a) All property and interests in property that are in the 
United States, that hereafter come within the United States, or that are 
or hereafter come within the possession or control of any United States 
person (including any foreign branch), of the following persons are 
blocked and may not be transferred, paid, exported, withdrawn, or 
otherwise dealt in:
    (i) the persons listed in the Annex to this order; and
    (ii) any person determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in 
consultation with the Secretary of State:

(A) to be responsible for or complicit in, or to have engaged in, directly 
or indirectly, any of the following in or in relation to the Central 
African Republic:

  (1) actions or policies that threaten the peace, security, or stability 
of the Central African Republic;

  (2) actions or policies that threaten transitional agreements or the 
political transition process in the Central African Republic;

  (3) actions or policies that undermine democratic processes or 
institutions in the Central African Republic;

  (4) the targeting of women, children, or any civilians through the 
commission of acts of violence (including killing, maiming, torture, or 
rape or other sexual violence), abduction, forced displacement, or attacks 
on schools, hospitals, religious sites, or locations where civilians are 
seeking refuge, or through conduct that would constitute a serious abuse or 
violation of human rights or a violation of international humanitarian law;

  (5) the use or recruitment of children by armed groups or armed forces in 
the context of the conflict in the Central African Republic;

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  (6) the obstruction of the delivery or distribution of, or access to, 
humanitarian assistance;

  (7) attacks against United Nations missions, international security 
presences, or other peacekeeping operations; or

  (8) support to persons, including armed groups, involved in activities 
that threaten the peace, security, or stability of the Central African 
Republic or that undermine democratic processes or institutions in the 
Central African Republic through the illicit trade in natural resources of 
the Central African Republic;

(B) except where intended for the authorized support of humanitarian 
activities or the authorized use by or support of peacekeeping, 
international, or government forces, to have directly or indirectly 
supplied, sold, or transferred to the Central African Republic, or been the 
recipient in the territory of the Central African Republic of, arms and 
related materiel, including military aircraft, and equipment, or advice, 
training, or assistance, including financing and financial assistance, 
related to military activities;

(C) to be a leader of (i) an entity, including any armed group, that has, 
or whose members have, engaged in any of the activities described in 
subsections (a)(ii)(A) or (a)(ii)(B) of this section or (ii) an entity 
whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this 
order;

(D) to have materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, 
material, logistical, or technological support for, or goods or services in 
support of (i) any of the activities described in subsections (a)(ii)(A) or 
(a)(ii)(B) of this section or (ii) any person whose property and interests 
in property are blocked pursuant to this order; or

(E) to be owned or controlled by, or to have acted or purported to act for 
or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, any person whose property and 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this order.

    (b) The prohibitions in subsection (a) of this section apply except 
to the extent provided by statutes, or in regulations, orders, 
directives, or licenses that may be issued pursuant to this order, and 
notwithstanding any contract entered into or any license or permit 
granted prior to the effective date of this order.
Sec. 2. I hereby determine that the making of donations of the type of 
articles specified in section 203(b)(2) of IEEPA (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(2)) 
by, to, or for the benefit of any person whose property and interests in 
property are blocked pursuant to section 1 of this order would seriously 
impair my ability to deal with this national emergency, and I hereby 
prohibit such donations as provided by section 1 of this order.
Sec. 3. The prohibitions in section 1 of this order include but are not 
limited to:
    (a) the making of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or 
services by, to, or for the benefit of any person whose property and 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this order; and
    (b) the receipt of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or 
services from any such person.
Sec. 4. I hereby find that the unrestricted immigrant and nonimmigrant 
entry into the United States of aliens determined to meet one or more of

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the criteria in section 1(a) of this order would be detrimental to the 
interests of the United States, and I hereby suspend entry into the 
United States, as immigrants or nonimmigrants, of such persons. Such 
persons shall be treated as persons covered by section 1 of Proclamation 
8693 of July 24, 2011 (Suspension of Entry of Aliens Subject to United 
Nations Security Council Travel Bans and International Emergency 
Economic Powers Act Sanctions).
Sec. 5. (a) Any transaction that evades or avoids, has the purpose of 
evading or avoiding, causes a violation of, or attempts to violate any 
of the prohibitions set forth in this order is prohibited.
    (b) Any conspiracy formed to violate any of the prohibitions set 
forth in this order is prohibited.
Sec. 6. For the purposes of this order:
    (a) the term ``person'' means an individual or entity;
    (b) the term ``entity'' means a partnership, association, trust, 
joint venture, corporation, group, subgroup, or other organization; and
    (c) the term ``United States person'' means any United States 
citizen, permanent resident alien, entity organized under the laws of 
the United States or any jurisdiction within the United States 
(including foreign branches), or any person in the United States.
Sec. 7. For those persons whose property and interests in property are 
blocked pursuant to this order who might have a constitutional presence 
in the United States, I find that because of the ability to transfer 
funds or other assets instantaneously, prior notice to such persons of 
measures to be taken pursuant to this order would render those measures 
ineffectual. I therefore determine that for these measures to be 
effective in addressing the national emergency declared in this order, 
there need be no prior notice of a listing or determination made 
pursuant to section 1 of this order.
Sec. 8. The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the 
Secretary of State, is hereby authorized to take such actions, including 
the promulgation of rules and regulations, and to employ all powers 
granted to the President by IEEPA and the UNPA, as may be necessary to 
carry out the purposes of this order. The Secretary of the Treasury may 
redelegate any of these functions to other officers and agencies of the 
United States Government consistent with applicable law. All agencies of 
the United States Government are hereby directed to take all appropriate 
measures within their authority to carry out the provisions of this 
order.
Sec. 9. The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the 
Secretary of State, is hereby authorized to determine that circumstances 
no longer warrant the blocking of the property and interests in property 
of a person listed in the Annex to this order, and to take necessary 
action to give effect to that determination.
Sec. 10. The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the 
Secretary of State, is hereby authorized to submit the recurring and 
final reports to the Congress on the national emergency declared in this 
order, consistent with section 401(c) of the NEA (50 U.S.C. 1641(c)) and 
section 204(c) of IEEPA (50 U.S.C. 1703(c)).
Sec. 11. This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right 
or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity 
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party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, 
its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Sec. 12. This order is effective at 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on 
May 13, 2014.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    May 12, 2014.

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Executive Order 13668 of May 27, 2014

Ending Immunities Granted to the Development Fund for Iraq and Certain 
Other Iraqi Property and Interests in Property Pursuant to Executive 
Order 13303, as Amended

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, including the International 
Emergency Economic Powers Act, as amended (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) 
(IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), section 
5 of the United Nations Participation Act, as amended (22 U.S.C. 287c) 
(UNPA), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code,
I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, have 
determined that the situation that gave rise to the actions taken in 
Executive Order 13303 of May 22, 2003, to protect the Development Fund 
for Iraq and certain other property in which the Government of Iraq has 
an interest has been significantly altered. Recognizing the changed 
circumstances in Iraq, including the Government of Iraq's progress in 
resolving and managing the risk associated with outstanding debts and 
claims arising from actions of the previous regime, I hereby terminate 
the prohibitions contained in section 1 of Executive Order 13303 of May 
22, 2003, as amended by Executive Order 13364 of November 29, 2004, on 
any attachment, judgment, decree, lien, execution, garnishment, or other 
judicial process with respect to the Development Fund for Iraq and Iraqi 
petroleum, petroleum products, and interests therein, and the accounts, 
assets, investments, and other property owned by, belonging to, or held 
by, in the name of, on behalf of, or otherwise for, the Central Bank of 
Iraq. This action is not intended otherwise to affect the national 
emergency declared in Executive Order 13303 of May 22, 2003, as expanded 
in scope by Executive Order 13315 of August 28, 2003, which shall remain 
in place. This action is also not intended to affect immunities enjoyed 
by the Government of Iraq and its property under otherwise applicable 
law.
I hereby order:
Section 1. The prohibitions set forth in section 1 of Executive Order 
13303 of May 22, 2003, as amended by Executive Order 13364 of November 
29, 2004, are hereby terminated.
Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the 
Secretary of State, is hereby authorized to take such actions, including 
the promulgation of rules and regulations, and to employ all powers 
granted to the President by IEEPA and the UNPA as may be necessary to 
carry out the purposes of this order. The Secretary of the Treasury may 
redelegate any of these functions to other officers and agencies of the 
United States Government. All agencies of the United States Government 
are hereby directed to take all appropriate measures within their 
statutory authority to carry out the provisions of this order.
Sec. 3. This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or 
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by 
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or 
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.

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Sec. 4. This order shall be transmitted to the Congress and published in 
the Federal Register.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    May 27, 2014.
Executive Order 13669 of June 13, 2014

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

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, including chapter 47 of title 10, 
United States Code (Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. 801-
946), and in order to prescribe amendments to the Manual for Courts-
Martial, United States, prescribed by Executive Order 12473 of April 13, 
1984, as amended, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Part II, the Discussion for Part II, and the Analysis for 
Part II of the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States, are amended as 
described in the Annex attached and made a part of this order.
Sec. 2. These amendments shall take effect as of the date of this order, 
subject to the following:
    (a) Nothing in these amendments shall be construed to make 
punishable any act done or omitted prior to the effective date of this 
order that was not punishable when done or omitted.
    (b) Nothing in these amendments shall be construed to invalidate any 
nonjudicial punishment proceedings, restraint, investigation, referral 
of charges, trial in which arraignment occurred, or other action begun 
prior to the effective date of this order, and any such nonjudicial 
punishment, restraint, investigation, referral of charges, trial, or 
other action may proceed in the same manner and with the same effect as 
if these amendments had not been prescribed.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    June 13, 2014.

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Executive Order 13670 of June 14, 2014

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

Disputes exist between the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation 
Authority (SEPTA) and certain of its employees represented by certain 
labor organizations. The labor organizations involved in these disputes 
are designated on the attached list, which is made part of this order.
The disputes heretofore have not been adjusted under the provisions of 
the Railway Labor Act, as amended, 45 U.S.C. 151-188 (RLA).
A party empowered by the RLA has requested that the President establish 
an emergency board pursuant to section 9A of the RLA (45 U.S.C. 159a).
Section 9A(c) of the RLA provides that the President, upon such request, 
shall appoint an emergency board to investigate and report on the 
disputes.
NOW, THEREFORE, by the authority vested in me as President by the 
Constitution and the laws of the United States, including section 9A of 
the RLA, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Establishment of Emergency Board (Board). There is 
established, effective 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on June 15, 
2014, a Board of three members to be appointed by the President to 
investigate and report on these disputes. No member shall be pecuniarily 
or otherwise interested in any organization of railroad employees or any 
carrier. The Board shall perform its functions subject to the 
availability of funds.
Sec. 2. Report. The Board shall report to the President with respect to 
the disputes within 30 days of its creation.
Sec. 3. Maintaining Conditions. As provided by section 9A(c) of the RLA, 
for 120 days from the date of the creation of the Board, no change in 
the conditions out of which the disputes arose shall be made by the 
parties to the controversy, except by agreement of the parties.
Sec. 4. Records Maintenance. The records and files of the Board are 
records of the Office of the President and upon the Board's termination 
shall be maintained in the physical custody of the National Mediation 
Board.
Sec. 5. Expiration. The Board shall terminate upon the submission of the 
report provided for in section 2 of this order.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    June 14, 2014.

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LABOR ORGANIZATIONS
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

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Executive Order 13671 of July 8, 2014

Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency With Respect 
to the Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, including the International 
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the 
National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), section 5 of the 
United Nations Participation Act (22 U.S.C. 287c) (UNPA), and section 
301 of title 3, United States Code,
I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, in order to 
take additional steps to deal with the national emergency with respect 
to the situation in or in relation to the Democratic Republic of the 
Congo declared in Executive Order 13413 of October 27, 2006, in view of 
multiple United Nations Security Council Resolutions including, most 
recently, Resolution 2136 of January 30, 2014, and in light of the 
continuation of activities that threaten the peace, security, or 
stability of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the surrounding 
region, including operations by armed groups, widespread violence and 
atrocities, human rights abuses, recruitment and use of child soldiers, 
attacks on peacekeepers, obstruction of humanitarian operations, and 
exploitation of natural resources to finance persons engaged in these 
activities, hereby order:
Section 1. Subsection (a) of section 1 of Executive Order 13413 is 
hereby amended to read as follows:
    ``(a) All property and interests in property that are in the United 
States, that hereafter come within the United States, or that are or 
hereafter come within the possession or control of any United States 
person (including any foreign branch) of the following persons are 
blocked and may not be transferred, paid, exported, withdrawn, or 
otherwise dealt in:

(i) the persons listed in the Annex to this order; and

(ii) any person determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in 
consultation with the Secretary of State:

  (A) to be a political or military leader of a foreign armed group 
operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that impedes the 
disarmament, demobilization, voluntary repatriation, resettlement, or 
reintegration of combatants;

  (B) to be a political or military leader of a Congolese armed group that 
impedes the disarmament, demobilization, voluntary repatriation, 
resettlement, or reintegration of combatants;

  (C) to be responsible for or complicit in, or to have engaged in, 
directly or indirectly, any of the following in or in relation to the 
Democratic Republic of the Congo:

    (1) actions or policies that threaten the peace, security, or 
stability of the Democratic Republic of the Congo;
    (2) actions or policies that undermine democratic processes or 
institutions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo;

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    (3) the targeting of women, children, or any civilians through 
the commission of acts of violence (including killing, maiming, 
torture, or rape or other sexual violence), abduction, forced 
displacement, or attacks on schools, hospitals, religious sites, 
or locations where civilians are seeking refuge, or through 
conduct that would constitute a serious abuse or violation of 
human rights or a violation of international humanitarian law;
    (4) the use or recruitment of children by armed groups or 
armed forces in the context of the conflict in the Democratic 
Republic of the Congo;
    (5) the obstruction of the delivery or distribution of, or 
access to, humanitarian assistance;
    (6) attacks against United Nations missions, international 
security presences, or other peacekeeping operations; or
    (7) support to persons, including armed groups, involved in 
activities that threaten the peace, security, or stability of the 
Democratic Republic of the Congo or that undermine democratic 
processes or institutions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 
through the illicit trade in natural resources of the Democratic 
Republic of the Congo;

  (D) except where intended for the authorized support of humanitarian 
activities or the authorized use by or support of peacekeeping, 
international, or government forces, to have directly or indirectly 
supplied, sold, or transferred to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, or 
been the recipient in the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo 
of, arms and related materiel, including military aircraft and equipment, 
or advice, training, or assistance, including financing and financial 
assistance, related to military activities;

  (E) to be a leader of (i) an entity, including any armed group, that has, 
or whose members have, engaged in any of the activities described in 
subsections (a)(ii)(A) through (a)(ii)(D) of this section or (ii) an entity 
whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this 
order;

  (F) to have materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, 
material, logistical, or technological support for, or goods or services in 
support of (i) any of the activities described in subsections (a)(ii)(A) 
through (a)(ii)(D) of this section or (ii) any person whose property and 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this order; or

  (G) to be owned or controlled by, or to have acted or purported to act 
for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, any person whose property and 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this order.''

Sec. 2. New subsection (d) is hereby added to section 1 of Executive 
Order 13413 to read as follows:
    ``(d) The prohibitions in subsection (a) of this section apply 
except to the extent provided by statutes, or in regulations, orders, 
directives, or licenses that may be issued pursuant to this order, and 
notwithstanding any contract entered into or any license or permit 
granted prior to the effective date of this order.''
Sec. 3. Section 2 of Executive Order 13413 is hereby amended to read as 
follows:

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    ``Sec. 2. (a) Any transaction that evades or avoids, has the purpose 
of evading or avoiding, causes a violation of, or attempts to violate 
any of the prohibitions set forth in this order is prohibited.
    (b) Any conspiracy formed to violate any of the prohibitions set 
forth in this order is prohibited.''
Sec. 4. The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the 
Secretary of State, is hereby authorized to take such actions, including 
the promulgation of rules and regulations, and to employ all powers 
granted to the President by IEEPA and the UNPA, as may be necessary to 
carry out the purposes of this order and Executive Order 13413, as 
amended by this order. The Secretary of the Treasury may redelegate any 
of these functions to other officers and agencies of the United States 
Government consistent with applicable law.
Sec. 5. All agencies of the United States Government are hereby directed 
to take all appropriate measures within their authority to carry out the 
provisions of this order and Executive Order 13413, as amended by this 
order.
Sec. 6. This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or 
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by 
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or 
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    July 8, 2014.
Executive Order 13672 of July 21, 2014

Further Amendments to Executive Order 11478, Equal Employment 
Opportunity in the Federal Government, and Executive Order 11246, Equal 
Employment Opportunity

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, including 40 U.S.C. 121, and in 
order to provide for a uniform policy for the Federal Government to 
prohibit discrimination and take further steps to promote economy and 
efficiency in Federal Government procurement by prohibiting 
discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, it is 
hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Amending Executive Order 11478. The first sentence of section 
1 of Executive Order 11478 of August 8, 1969, as amended, is revised by 
substituting ``sexual orientation, gender identity'' for ``sexual 
orientation''.
Sec. 2. Amending Executive Order 11246. Executive Order 11246 of 
September 24, 1965, as amended, is hereby further amended as follows:
    (a) The first sentence of numbered paragraph (1) of section 202 is 
revised by substituting ``sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or 
national origin'' for ``sex, or national origin''.
    (b) The second sentence of numbered paragraph (1) of section 202 is 
revised by substituting ``sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or 
national origin'' for ``sex or national origin''.

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    (c) Numbered paragraph (2) of section 202 is revised by substituting 
``sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin'' for 
``sex or national origin''.
    (d) Paragraph (d) of section 203 is revised by substituting ``sex, 
sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin'' for ``sex or 
national origin''.
Sec. 3. Regulations. Within 90 days of the date of this order, the 
Secretary of Labor shall prepare regulations to implement the 
requirements of section 2 of this order.
Sec. 4. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed 
to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to an agency or the head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget 
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

    (b) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or 
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by 
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or 
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Sec. 5. Effective Date. This order shall become effective immediately, 
and section 2 of this order shall apply to contracts entered into on or 
after the effective date of the rules promulgated by the Department of 
Labor under section 3 of this order.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    July 21, 2014.
Executive Order 13673 of July 31, 2014

Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, including 40 U.S.C. 121, and in 
order to promote economy and efficiency in procurement by contracting 
with responsible sources who comply with labor laws, it is hereby 
ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. This order seeks to increase efficiency and cost 
savings in the work performed by parties who contract with the Federal 
Government by ensuring that they understand and comply with labor laws. 
Labor laws are designed to promote safe, healthy, fair, and effective 
workplaces. Contractors that consistently adhere to labor laws are more 
likely to have workplace practices that enhance productivity and 
increase the likelihood of timely, predictable, and satisfactory 
delivery of goods and services to the Federal Government. Helping 
executive departments and agencies (agencies) to identify and work with 
contractors with track records of compliance will reduce execution 
delays and avoid distractions and complications that arise from 
contracting with contractors with track records of noncompliance.

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Sec. 2. Compliance with Labor Laws. (a) Pre-award Actions. (i) For 
procurement contracts for goods and services, including construction, 
where the estimated value of the supplies acquired and services required 
exceeds $500,000, each agency shall ensure that provisions in 
solicitations require that the offeror represent, to the best of the 
offeror's knowledge and belief, whether there has been any 
administrative merits determination, arbitral award or decision, or 
civil judgment, as defined in guidance issued by the Department of 
Labor, rendered against the offeror within the preceding 3-year period 
for violations of any of the following labor laws and Executive Orders 
(labor laws):

  (A) the Fair Labor Standards Act;

  (B) the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970;

  (C) the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act;

  (D) the National Labor Relations Act;

  (E) 40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter IV, also known as the Davis-Bacon 
Act;

  (F) 41 U.S.C. chapter 67, also known as the Service Contract Act;

  (G) Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965 (Equal Employment 
Opportunity);

  (H) section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973;

  (I) 38 U.S.C. 3696, 3698, 3699, 4214, 4301-4306, also known as the 
Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974;

  (J) the Family and Medical Leave Act;

  (K) title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;

  (L) the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990;

  (M) the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967;

  (N) Executive Order 13658 of February 12, 2014 (Establishing a Minimum 
Wage for Contractors); or

  (O) equivalent State laws, as defined in guidance issued by the 
Department of Labor.

(ii) A contracting officer, prior to making an award, shall, as part of the 
responsibility determination, provide an offeror with a disclosure pursuant 
to section 2(a)(i) of this order an opportunity to disclose any steps taken 
to correct the violations of or improve compliance with the labor laws 
listed in paragraph (i) of this subsection, including any agreements 
entered into with an enforcement agency. The agency's Labor Compliance 
Advisor, as defined in section 3 of this order, in consultation with 
relevant enforcement agencies, shall advise the contracting officer whether 
agreements are in place or are otherwise needed to address appropriate 
remedial measures, compliance assistance, steps to resolve issues to avoid 
further violations, or other related matters.

(iii) In consultation with the agency's Labor Compliance Advisor, 
contracting officers shall consider the information provided pursuant to 
paragraphs (i) and (ii) of this subsection in determining whether an 
offeror is a responsible source that has a satisfactory record of integrity 
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business ethics, after reviewing the guidelines set forth by the Department 
of Labor and consistent with any final rules issued by the Federal 
Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council pursuant to section 4 of this order.

(iv) For any subcontract where the estimated value of the supplies acquired 
and services required exceeds $500,000 and that is not for commercially 
available off-the-shelf items, a contracting officer shall require that, at 
the time of execution of the contract, a contractor represents to the 
contracting agency that the contractor:

  (A) will require each subcontractor to disclose any administrative merits 
determination, arbitral award or decision, or civil judgment rendered 
against the subcontractor within the preceding 3-year period for violations 
of any of the requirements of the labor laws listed in paragraph (i) of 
this subsection, and update the information every 6 months; and

  (B) before awarding a subcontract, will consider the information 
submitted by the subcontractor pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this 
paragraph in determining whether a subcontractor is a responsible source 
that has a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics, except for 
subcontracts that are awarded or become effective within 5 days of contract 
execution, in which case the information may be reviewed within 30 days of 
subcontract award.

(v) A contracting officer shall require that a contractor incorporate into 
subcontracts covered by paragraph (iv) of this subsection a requirement 
that the subcontractor disclose to the contractor any administrative merits 
determination, arbitral award or decision, or civil judgment rendered 
against the subcontractor within the preceding 3-year period for violations 
of any of the requirements of the labor laws listed in paragraph (i) of 
this subsection.

(vi) A contracting officer, Labor Compliance Advisor, and the Department of 
Labor (or other relevant enforcement agency) shall be available, as 
appropriate, for consultation with a contractor to assist in evaluating the 
information on labor compliance submitted by a subcontractor pursuant to 
paragraph (v) of this subsection.

(vii) As appropriate, contracting officers in consultation with the Labor 
Compliance Advisor shall refer matters related to information provided 
pursuant to paragraphs (i) and (iv) of this subsection to the agency 
suspending and debarring official in accordance with agency procedures.

    (b) Post-award Actions. (i) During the performance of the contract, 
each agency shall require that every 6 months contractors subject to 
this order update the information provided pursuant to subsection (a)(i) 
of this section and obtain the information required pursuant to 
subsection (a)(v) of this section for covered subcontracts.

(ii) If information regarding violations of labor laws is brought to the 
attention of a contracting officer pursuant to paragraph (i) of this 
subsection, or similar information is obtained through other sources, a 
contracting officer shall consider whether action is necessary in 
consultation with the agency's Labor Compliance Advisor. Such action may 
include agreements requiring appropriate remedial measures, compliance 
assistance, and resolving issues to avoid further violations, as well as 
remedies such as decisions not to exercise an option on a contract, 
contract termination, or referral to the agency suspending and debarring 
official.

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(iii) A contracting officer shall require that if information regarding 
violations of labor laws by a contractor's subcontractor is brought to the 
attention of the contractor pursuant to subsections (a)(iv), (v) or (b)(i) 
of this section or similar information is obtained through other sources, 
then the contractor shall consider whether action is necessary. A 
contracting officer, Labor Compliance Advisor, and the Department of Labor 
shall be available for consultation with a contractor regarding appropriate 
steps it should consider. Such action may include appropriate remedial 
measures, compliance assistance, and resolving issues to avoid further 
violations.

(iv) The Department of Labor shall, as appropriate, inform contracting 
agencies of its investigations of contractors and subcontractors on current 
Federal contracts so that the agency can help the contractor determine the 
best means to address any issues, including compliance assistance and 
resolving issues to avoid or prevent violations.

(v) As appropriate, contracting officers in consultation with the Labor 
Compliance Advisor shall send information provided pursuant to paragraphs 
(i)-(iii) of this subsection to the agency suspending and debarring 
official in accordance with agency procedures.

Sec. 3. Labor Compliance Advisors. Each agency shall designate a senior 
agency official to be a Labor Compliance Advisor, who shall:
    (a) meet quarterly with the Deputy Secretary, Deputy Administrator, 
or equivalent agency official with regard to matters covered by this 
order;
    (b) work with the acquisition workforce, agency officials, and 
agency contractors to promote greater awareness and understanding of 
labor law requirements, including recordkeeping, reporting, and notice 
requirements, as well as best practices for obtaining compliance with 
these requirements;
    (c) coordinate assistance for agency contractors seeking help in 
addressing and preventing labor violations;
    (d) in consultation with the Department of Labor or other relevant 
enforcement agencies, and pursuant to section 4(b)(ii) of this order as 
necessary, provide assistance to contracting officers regarding 
appropriate actions to be taken in response to violations identified 
prior to or after contracts are awarded, and address complaints in a 
timely manner, by:

(i) providing assistance to contracting officers and other agency officials 
in reviewing the information provided pursuant to sections 2(a)(i), (ii), 
and (v) and 2(b)(i), (ii), and (iii) of this order, or other information 
indicating a violation of a labor law, so as to assess the serious, 
repeated, willful, or pervasive nature of any violation and evaluate steps 
contractors have taken to correct violations or improve compliance with 
relevant requirements;

(ii) helping agency officials determine the appropriate response to address 
violations of the requirements of the labor laws listed in section 2(a)(i) 
of this order or other information indicating such a labor violation 
(particularly serious, repeated, willful, or pervasive violations), 
including agreements requiring appropriate remedial measures, decisions not 
to award a contract or exercise an option on a contract, contract 
termination, or referral to the agency suspending and debarring official;

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(iii) providing assistance to appropriate agency officials in receiving and 
responding to, or making referrals of, complaints alleging violations by 
agency contractors and subcontractors of the requirements of the labor laws 
listed in section 2(a)(i) of this order; and

(iv) supporting contracting officers, suspending and debarring officials, 
and other agency officials in the coordination of actions taken pursuant to 
this subsection to ensure agency-wide consistency, to the extent 
practicable;

    (e) as appropriate, send information to agency suspending and 
debarring officials in accordance with agency procedures;
    (f) consult with the agency's Chief Acquisition Officer and Senior 
Procurement Executive, and the Department of Labor as necessary, in the 
development of regulations, policies, and guidance addressing labor law 
compliance by contractors and subcontractors;
    (g) make recommendations to the agency to strengthen agency 
management of contractor compliance with labor laws;
    (h) publicly report, on an annual basis, a summary of agency actions 
taken to promote greater labor compliance, including the agency's 
response pursuant to this order to serious, repeated, willful, or 
pervasive violations of the requirements of the labor laws listed in 
section 2(a)(i) of this order; and
    (i) participate in the interagency meetings regularly convened by 
the Secretary of Labor pursuant to section 4(b)(iv) of this order.
Sec. 4. Ensuring Government-wide Consistency. In order to facilitate 
Government-wide consistency in implementing the requirements of this 
order:
    (a) to the extent permitted by law, the FAR Council shall, in 
consultation with the Department of Labor, the Office of Management and 
Budget, relevant enforcement agencies, and contracting agencies, propose 
to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to identify considerations 
for determining whether serious, repeated, willful, or pervasive 
violations of the labor laws listed in section 2(a)(i) of this order 
demonstrate a lack of integrity or business ethics. Such considerations 
shall apply to the integrity and business ethics determinations made by 
both contracting officers and contractors pursuant to this order. In 
addition, such proposed regulations shall:

(i) provide that, subject to the determination of the agency, in most cases 
a single violation of law may not necessarily give rise to a determination 
of lack of responsibility, depending on the nature of the violation;

(ii) ensure appropriate consideration is given to any remedial measures or 
mitigating factors, including any agreements by contractors or other 
corrective action taken to address violations; and

(iii) ensure that contracting officers and Labor Compliance Advisors send 
information, as appropriate, to the agency suspending and debarring 
official, in accordance with agency procedures.

    (b) the Secretary of Labor shall:

(i) develop guidance, in consultation with the agencies responsible for 
enforcing the requirements of the labor laws listed in section 2(a)(i) of 
this order, to assist agencies in determining whether administrative merits 
determinations, arbitral awards or decisions, or civil judgments were

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issued for serious, repeated, willful, or pervasive violations of these 
requirements for purposes of implementation of any final rule issued by the 
FAR Council pursuant to this order. Such guidance shall:

  (A) where available, incorporate existing statutory standards for 
assessing whether a violation is serious, repeated, or willful; and

  (B) where no statutory standards exist, develop standards that take into 
account:

    (1) for determining whether a violation is ``serious'' in 
nature, the number of employees affected, the degree of risk posed 
or actual harm done by the violation to the health, safety, or 
well-being of a worker, the amount of damages incurred or fines or 
penalties assessed with regard to the violation, and other 
considerations as the Secretary finds appropriate;
    (2) for determining whether a violation is ``repeated'' in 
nature, whether the entity has had one or more additional 
violations of the same or a substantially similar requirement in 
the past 3 years;
    (3) for determining whether a violation is ``willful'' in 
nature, whether the entity knew of, showed reckless disregard for, 
or acted with plain indifference to the matter of whether its 
conduct was prohibited by the requirements of the labor laws 
listed in section 2(a)(i) of this order; and
    (4) for determining whether a violation is ``pervasive'' in 
nature, the number of violations of a requirement or the aggregate 
number of violations of requirements in relation to the size of 
the entity;

(ii) develop processes:

  (A) for Labor Compliance Advisors to consult with the Department of Labor 
in carrying out their responsibilities under section 3(d) of this order;

  (B) by which contracting officers and Labor Compliance Advisors may give 
appropriate consideration to determinations and agreements made by the 
Department of Labor and other agencies; and

  (C) by which contractors may enter into agreements with the Department of 
Labor or other enforcement agency prior to being considered for contracts.

(iii) review data collection requirements and processes, and work with the 
Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Administrator for 
General Services, and other agency heads to improve those processes and 
existing data collection systems, as necessary, to reduce the burden on 
contractors and increase the amount of information available to agencies;

(iv) regularly convene interagency meetings of Labor Compliance Advisors to 
share and promote best practices for improving labor law compliance; and

(v) designate an appropriate contact for agencies seeking to consult with 
the Department of Labor pursuant to this order;

    (c) the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall:

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(i) work with the Administrator of General Services to include in the 
Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System information 
provided by contractors pursuant to sections 2(a)(i) and (ii) and 2(b)(i) 
of this order, and data on the resolution of any issues related to such 
information; and

(ii) designate an appropriate contact for agencies seeking to consult with 
the Office of Management and Budget pursuant to this order;

    (d) the Administrator of General Services, in consultation with 
other relevant agencies, shall develop a single Web site for Federal 
contractors to use for all Federal contract reporting requirements 
related to this order, as well as any other Federal contract reporting 
requirements to the extent practicable;
    (e) in developing the guidance pursuant to subsection (b) of this 
section and proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation 
pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary of Labor and 
the FAR Council, respectively, shall minimize, to the extent 
practicable, the burden of complying with this order for Federal 
contractors and subcontractors and in particular small entities, 
including small businesses, as defined in section 3 of the Small 
Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632), and small nonprofit organizations; and
    (f) agencies shall provide the Administrator of General Services 
with the necessary data to develop the Web site described in subsection 
(d) of this section.
Sec. 5. Paycheck Transparency. (a) Agencies shall ensure that, for 
contracts subject to section 2 of this order, provisions in 
solicitations and clauses in contracts shall provide that, in each pay 
period, contractors provide all individuals performing work under the 
contract for whom they are required to maintain wage records under the 
Fair Labor Standards Act; 40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter IV (also 
known as the Davis-Bacon Act); 41 U.S.C. chapter 67 (also known as the 
Service Contract Act); or equivalent State laws, with a document with 
information concerning that individual's hours worked, overtime hours, 
pay, and any additions made to or deductions made from pay. Agencies 
shall also require that contractors incorporate this same requirement 
into subcontracts covered by section 2 of this order. The document 
provided to individuals exempt from the overtime compensation 
requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act need not include a record 
of hours worked if the contractor informs the individuals of their 
overtime exempt status. These requirements shall be deemed to be 
fulfilled if the contractor is complying with State or local 
requirements that the Secretary of Labor has determined are 
substantially similar to those required by this subsection.
    (b) If the contractor is treating an individual performing work 
under a contract or subcontract subject to subsection (a) of this 
section as an independent contractor, and not an employee, the 
contractor must provide a document informing the individual of this 
status.
Sec. 6. Complaint and Dispute Transparency. (a) Agencies shall ensure 
that for all contracts where the estimated value of the supplies 
acquired and services required exceeds $1 million, provisions in 
solicitations and clauses in contracts shall provide that contractors 
agree that the decision to arbitrate claims arising under title VII of 
the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or any tort related to or arising out of 
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made with the voluntary consent of employees or independent contractors 
after such disputes arise. Agencies shall also require that contractors 
incorporate this same requirement into subcontracts where the estimated 
value of the supplies acquired and services required exceeds $1 million.
    (b) Subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to contracts or 
subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial items or commercially 
available off-the-shelf items.
    (c) A contractor's or subcontractor's agreement under subsection (a) 
of this section to arbitrate certain claims only with the voluntary 
post-dispute consent of employees or independent contractors shall not 
apply with respect to:

(i) employees who are covered by any type of collective bargaining 
agreement negotiated between the contractor and a labor organization 
representing them; or

(ii) employees or independent contractors who entered into a valid contract 
to arbitrate prior to the contractor or subcontractor bidding on a contract 
covered by this order, except that a contractor's or subcontractor's 
agreement under subsection (a) of this section to arbitrate certain claims 
only with the voluntary post-dispute consent of employees or independent 
contractors shall apply if the contractor or subcontractor is permitted to 
change the terms of the contract with the employee or independent 
contractor, or when the contract is renegotiated or replaced.

Sec. 7. Implementing Regulations. In addition to proposing to amend the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation as required by section 4(a) of this 
order, the FAR Council shall propose such rules and regulations and 
issue such orders as are deemed necessary and appropriate to carry out 
this order, including sections 5 and 6, and shall issue final 
regulations in a timely fashion after considering all public comments, 
as appropriate.
Sec. 8. Severability. If any provision of this order, or applying such 
provision to any person or circumstance, is held to be invalid, the 
remainder of this order and the application of the provisions of such to 
any person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby.
Sec. 9. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed 
to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to an agency or the head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget 
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

    (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law 
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
    (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or 
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by 
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or 
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.

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Sec. 10. Effective Date. This order shall become effective immediately 
and shall apply to all solicitations for contracts as set forth in any 
final rule issued by the FAR Council under sections 4(a) and 7 of this 
order.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    July 31, 2014.
Executive Order 13674 of July 31, 2014

Revised List of Quarantinable Communicable Diseases

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, including section 264(b) of title 
42, United States Code, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to Executive Order 13295. Based upon the 
recommendation of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in 
consultation with the Acting Surgeon General, and for the purposes set 
forth in section 1 of Executive Order 13295 of April 4, 2003, as amended 
by Executive Order 13375 of April 1, 2005, section 1 of Executive Order 
13295 shall be further amended by replacing subsection (b) with the 
following:
    ``(b) Severe acute respiratory syndromes, which are diseases that 
are associated with fever and signs and symptoms of pneumonia or other 
respiratory illness, are capable of being transmitted from person to 
person, and that either are causing, or have the potential to cause, a 
pandemic, or, upon infection, are highly likely to cause mortality or 
serious morbidity if not properly controlled. This subsection does not 
apply to influenza.''
Sec. 2. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed 
to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department, agency, or the 
head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget 
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

    (b) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or 
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by 
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or 
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    July 31, 2014.

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Executive Order 13675 of August 5, 2014

Establishing the President's Advisory Council on Doing Business in 
Africa

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, and in order to promote broad-
based economic growth and job creation in the United States and Africa 
by encouraging U.S. companies to trade with and invest in Africa, it is 
hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. The United States recognizes that Africa is a region 
of growing economic opportunity and innovation and aims to expand a 
trade and investment partnership that is grounded in shared interests 
and mutual responsibility. Africa offers a diverse and broad range of 
trade and investment opportunities in national and regional markets. The 
U.S. Government will encourage U.S. companies to seize the trade and 
investment opportunities offered by Africa's national and regional 
markets and help drive inclusive and sustained economic growth and the 
region's economic expansion, while also creating jobs here in the United 
States.
Sec. 2. Establishment. Not later than 180 days after the date of this 
order, the Secretary of Commerce shall establish the President's 
Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (Advisory Council).
Sec. 3. Membership. (a) The Advisory Council shall consist of not more 
than 15 private sector corporate members, including small businesses and 
representatives from infrastructure, agriculture, consumer goods, 
banking, services, and other industries. The Advisory Council shall be 
broadly representative of the key industries with business interests in 
the functions of the Advisory Council as set forth in section 4 of this 
order. Appointments to the Advisory Council shall be made without regard 
to political affiliation.
    (b) Members of the Advisory Council shall be appointed by the 
Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Trade Promotion 
Coordinating Committee (TPCC), which was authorized by statute in 1992 
(15 U.S.C. 4727) and established by Executive Order 12870 of September 
30, 1993.
Sec. 4. Functions. (a) The Advisory Council shall advise the President, 
through the Secretary of Commerce, on strengthening commercial 
engagement between the United States and Africa, with a focus on 
advancing the President's Doing Business in Africa Campaign as described 
in the U.S. Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa of June 14, 2012.
    (b) In providing the advice described in subsection (a) of this 
section, the Advisory Council shall provide information, analysis, and 
recommendations to the President that address the following, in addition 
to other topics deemed relevant by the President, the Secretary of 
Commerce, or the Advisory Council:

(i) creating jobs in the United States and Africa through trade and 
investment;

(ii) developing strategies by which the U.S. private sector can identify 
and take advantage of trade and investment opportunities in Africa;

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(iii) building lasting commercial partnerships between the U.S. and African 
private sectors;

(iv) facilitating U.S. business participation in Africa's infrastructure 
development;

(v) contributing to the growth and improvement of Africa's agricultural 
sector by encouraging partnerships between U.S. and African companies to 
bring innovative agricultural technologies to Africa;

(vi) making available to the U.S. private sector an accurate understanding 
of the opportunities presented for increasing trade with and investment in 
Africa;

(vii) developing and strengthening partnerships and other mechanisms to 
increase U.S. public and private sector financing of trade with and 
investment in Africa;

(viii) analyzing the effect of policies in the United States and Africa on 
U.S. trade and investment interests in Africa;

(ix) identifying other means to expand commercial ties between the United 
States and Africa; and

(x) building the capacity of Africa's young entrepreneurs to develop trade 
and investment ties with U.S. partners.

Sec. 5. Administration. (a) The Department of Commerce shall provide 
funding and administrative support for the Advisory Council to the 
extent permitted by law and within existing appropriations.
    (b) Members of the Advisory Council shall serve without either 
compensation or reimbursement of expenses.
    (c) The Secretary of Commerce shall designate a senior officer or 
employee of the Department of Commerce to serve as the Executive 
Director for the Advisory Council.
    (d) The Secretary of Commerce shall consult with the TPCC on matters 
and activities pertaining to the Advisory Council, including on 
activities related to implementation of the advice of the Advisory 
Council. The Secretary of Commerce shall invite representatives of TPCC 
agencies to attend meetings of the Advisory Council when issues relevant 
to their responsibilities are to be considered.
Sec. 6. Termination. The Advisory Council shall function for such period 
as may be necessary but shall terminate 2 years after the date of this 
order, unless extended by the President.
Sec. 7. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed 
to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department, agency, or the 
head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget 
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

    (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law 
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
    (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or 
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by 
any party

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against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its 
officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
    (d) Insofar as the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) 
(the ``Act'') may apply to the Advisory Council, any functions of the 
President under the Act, except for those in section 6 of the Act, shall 
be performed by the Secretary of Commerce in accordance with the 
guidelines that have been issued by the Administrator of General 
Services.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    August 5, 2014.
Executive Order 13676 of September 18, 2014

Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, I hereby order as follows:
Section 1. Policy. The discovery of antibiotics in the early 20th 
century fundamentally transformed human and veterinary medicine. 
Antibiotics save millions of lives each year in the United States and 
around the world. The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, however, 
represents a serious threat to public health and the economy. The 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the Department of 
Health and Human Services (HHS) estimates that annually at least two 
million illnesses and 23,000 deaths are caused by antibiotic-resistant 
bacteria in the United States alone.
Detecting, preventing, and controlling antibiotic resistance requires a 
strategic, coordinated, and sustained effort. It also depends on the 
engagement of governments, academia, industry, healthcare providers, the 
general public, and the agricultural community, as well as international 
partners. Success in this effort will require significant efforts to: 
minimize the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria; preserve the 
efficacy of new and existing antibacterial drugs; advance research to 
develop improved methods for combating antibiotic resistance and 
conducting antibiotic stewardship; strengthen surveillance efforts in 
public health and agriculture; develop and promote the use of new, rapid 
diagnostic technologies; accelerate scientific research and facilitate 
the development of new antibacterial drugs, vaccines, diagnostics, and 
other novel therapeutics; maximize the dissemination of the most up-to-
date information on the appropriate and proper use of antibiotics to the 
general public and healthcare providers; work with the pharmaceutical 
industry to include information on the proper use of over-the-counter 
and prescription antibiotic medications for humans and animals; and 
improve international collaboration and capabilities for prevention, 
surveillance, stewardship, basic research, and drug and diagnostics 
development.
The Federal Government will work domestically and internationally to 
detect, prevent, and control illness and death related to antibiotic-
resistant infections by implementing measures that reduce the emergence 
and spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and help ensure the 
continued availability of effective therapeutics for the treatment of 
bacterial infections.

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Sec. 2. Oversight and Coordination. Combating antibiotic-resistant 
bacteria is a national security priority. The National Security Council 
staff, in collaboration with the Office of Science and Technology 
Policy, the Domestic Policy Council, and the Office of Management and 
Budget, shall coordinate the development and implementation of Federal 
Government policies to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria, including 
the activities, reports, and recommendations of the Task Force for 
Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria established in section 3 of this 
order.
Sec. 3. Task Force for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria. There is 
hereby established the Task Force for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant 
Bacteria (Task Force), to be co-chaired by the Secretaries of Defense, 
Agriculture, and HHS.
    (a) Membership. In addition to the Co-Chairs, the Task Force shall 
consist of representatives from:

(i) the Department of State;

(ii) the Department of Justice;

(iii) the Department of Veterans Affairs;

(iv) the Department of Homeland Security;

(v) the Environmental Protection Agency;

(vi) the United States Agency for International Development;

(vii) the Office of Management and Budget;

(viii) the Domestic Policy Council;

(ix) the National Security Council staff;

(x) the Office of Science and Technology Policy;

(xi) the National Science Foundation; and

(xii) such executive departments, agencies, or offices as the Co-Chairs may 
designate.

Each executive department, agency, or office represented on the Task 
Force (Task Force agency) shall designate an employee of the Federal 
Government to perform the functions of the Task Force. In performing its 
functions, the Task Force may make use of existing interagency task 
forces on antibiotic resistance.
    (b) Mission. The Task Force shall identify actions that will provide 
for the facilitation and monitoring of implementation of this order and 
the National Strategy for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria 
(Strategy).
    (c) Functions.

(i) By February 15, 2015, the Task Force shall submit a 5-year National 
Action Plan (Action Plan) to the President that outlines specific actions 
to be taken to implement the Strategy. The Action Plan shall include goals, 
milestones, and metrics for measuring progress, as well as associated 
timelines for implementation. The Action Plan shall address recommendations 
made by the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology 
regarding combating antibiotic resistance.

(ii) Within 180 days of the release of the Action Plan and each year 
thereafter, the Task Force shall provide the President with an update on

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Federal Government actions to combat antibiotic resistance consistent with 
this order, including progress made in implementing the Strategy and Action 
Plan, plans for addressing any barriers preventing full implementation of 
the Strategy and Action Plan, and recommendations for new or modified 
actions. Annual updates shall include specific goals, milestones, and 
metrics for all proposed actions and recommendations. The Task Force shall 
take Federal Government resources into consideration when developing these 
proposed actions and recommendations.

(iii) In performing its functions, the Task Force shall review relevant 
statutes, regulations, policies, and programs, and shall consult with 
relevant domestic and international organizations and experts, as 
necessary.

(iv) The Task Force shall conduct an assessment of progress made towards 
achieving the milestones and goals outlined in the Strategy in conjunction 
with the Advisory Council established pursuant to section 4 of this order.

Sec. 4. Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant 
Bacteria. (a) The Secretary of HHS (Secretary), in consultation with the 
Secretaries of Defense and Agriculture, shall establish the Presidential 
Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (Advisory 
Council). The Advisory Council shall be composed of not more than 30 
members to be appointed or designated by the Secretary.
    (b) The Secretary shall designate a chairperson from among the 
members of the Advisory Council.
    (c) The Advisory Council shall provide advice, information, and 
recommendations to the Secretary regarding programs and policies 
intended to: preserve the effectiveness of antibiotics by optimizing 
their use; advance research to develop improved methods for combating 
antibiotic resistance and conducting antibiotic stewardship; strengthen 
surveillance of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections; prevent the 
transmission of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections; advance the 
development of rapid point-of-care and agricultural diagnostics; further 
research on new treatments for bacterial infections; develop 
alternatives to antibiotics for agricultural purposes; maximize the 
dissemination of up-to-date information on the appropriate and proper 
use of antibiotics to the general public and human and animal healthcare 
providers; and improve international coordination of efforts to combat 
antibiotic resistance. The Secretary shall provide the President with 
all written reports created by the Advisory Council.
    (d) Task Force agencies shall, to the extent permitted by law, 
provide the Advisory Council with such information as it may require for 
purposes of carrying out its functions.
    (e) To the extent permitted by law, and subject to the availability 
of appropriations, HHS shall provide the Advisory Council with such 
funds and support as may be necessary for the performance of its 
functions.
Sec. 5. Improved Antibiotic Stewardship. (a) By the end of calendar year 
2016, HHS shall review existing regulations and propose new regulations 
or other actions, as appropriate, that require hospitals and other 
inpatient healthcare delivery facilities to implement robust antibiotic 
stewardship programs that adhere to best practices, such as those 
identified by the CDC. HHS shall also take steps to encourage other 
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ambulatory surgery centers and dialysis facilities, to adopt antibiotic 
stewardship programs.
    (b) Task Force agencies shall, as appropriate, define, promulgate, 
and implement stewardship programs in other healthcare settings, 
including office-based practices, outpatient settings, emergency 
departments, and institutional and long-term care facilities such as 
nursing homes, pharmacies, and correctional facilities.
    (c) By the end of calendar year 2016, the Department of Defense 
(DoD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) shall review their 
existing regulations and, as appropriate, propose new regulations and 
other actions that require their hospitals and long-term care facilities 
to implement robust antibiotic stewardship programs that adhere to best 
practices, such as those defined by the CDC. DoD and the VA shall also 
take steps to encourage their other healthcare facilities, such as 
ambulatory surgery centers and outpatient clinics, to adopt antibiotic 
stewardship programs.
    (d) Task Force agencies shall, as appropriate, monitor improvements 
in antibiotic use through the National Healthcare Safety Network and 
other systems.
    (e) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in HHS, in coordination 
with the Department of Agriculture (USDA), shall continue taking steps 
to eliminate the use of medically important classes of antibiotics for 
growth promotion purposes in food-producing animals.
    (f) USDA, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and FDA shall 
strengthen coordination in common program areas, such as surveillance of 
antibiotic use and resistance patterns in food-producing animals, inter-
species disease transmissibility, and research findings.
    (g) DoD, HHS, and the VA shall review existing regulations and 
propose new regulations and other actions, as appropriate, to 
standardize the collection and sharing of antibiotic resistance data 
across all their healthcare settings.
Sec. 6. Strengthening National Surveillance Efforts for Resistant 
Bacteria. (a) The Task Force shall ensure that the Action Plan includes 
procedures for creating and integrating surveillance systems and 
laboratory networks to provide timely, high-quality data across 
healthcare and agricultural settings, including detailed genomic and 
other information, adequate to track resistant bacteria across diverse 
settings. The network-integrated surveillance systems and laboratory 
networks shall include common information requirements, repositories for 
bacteria isolates and other samples, a curated genomic database, rules 
for access to samples and scientific data, standards for electronic 
health record-based reporting, data transparency, budget coordination, 
and international coordination.
    (b) Task Force agencies shall, as appropriate, link data from 
Federal Government sample isolate repositories for bacteria strains to 
an integrated surveillance system, and, where feasible, the repositories 
shall enhance their sample collections and further interoperable data 
systems with national surveillance efforts.
    (c) USDA, EPA, and FDA shall work together with stakeholders to 
monitor and report on changes in antibiotic use in agriculture and their 
impact on the environment.

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    (d) Task Force agencies shall, as appropriate, monitor antibiotic 
resistance in healthcare settings through the National Healthcare Safety 
Network and related systems.
Sec. 7. Preventing and Responding to Infections and Outbreaks with 
Antibiotic-Resistant Organisms. (a) Task Force agencies shall, as 
appropriate, utilize the enhanced surveillance activities described in 
section 6 of this order to prevent antibiotic-resistant infections by: 
actively identifying and responding to antibiotic-resistant outbreaks; 
preventing outbreaks and transmission of antibiotic-resistant infections 
in healthcare, community, and agricultural settings through early 
detection and tracking of resistant organisms; and identifying and 
evaluating additional strategies in the healthcare and community 
settings for the effective prevention and control of antibiotic-
resistant infections.
    (b) Task Force agencies shall take steps to implement the measures 
and achieve the milestones outlined in the Strategy and Action Plan.
    (c) DoD, HHS, and the VA shall review and, as appropriate, update 
their hospital and long-term care infectious disease protocols for 
identifying, isolating, and treating antibiotic-resistant bacterial 
infection cases.
Sec. 8. Promoting New and Next Generation Antibiotics and Diagnostics. 
(a) As part of the Action Plan, the Task Force shall describe steps that 
agencies can take to encourage the development of new and next-
generation antibacterial drugs, diagnostics, vaccines, and novel 
therapeutics for both the public and agricultural sectors, including 
steps to develop infrastructure for clinical trials and options for 
attracting greater private investment in the development of new 
antibiotics and rapid point-of-care diagnostics. Task Force agency 
efforts shall focus on addressing areas of unmet medical need for 
individuals, including those antibiotic-resistant bacteria CDC has 
identified as public and agricultural health threats.
    (b) Together with the countermeasures it develops for biodefense 
threats, the Biomedical Advanced Research Development Authority in HHS 
shall develop new and next-generation countermeasures that target 
antibiotic-resistant bacteria that present a serious or urgent threat to 
public health.
    (c) The Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasures Enterprise 
in HHS shall, as appropriate, coordinate with Task Force agencies' 
efforts to promote new and next-generation countermeasures to target 
antibiotic-resistant bacteria that present a serious or urgent threat to 
public health.
Sec. 9. International Cooperation. Within 30 days of the date of this 
order, the Secretaries of State, USDA, and HHS shall designate 
representatives to engage in international action to combat antibiotic-
resistant bacteria, including the development of the World Health 
Organization (WHO) Global Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance with 
the WHO, Member States, and other relevant organizations. The 
Secretaries of State, USDA, and HHS shall conduct a review of 
international collaboration activities and partnerships, and identify 
and pursue opportunities for enhanced prevention, surveillance, research 
and development, and policy engagement. All Task Force agencies with 
research and development activities related to antibiotic resistance 
shall, as appropriate, expand existing bilateral and multilateral 
scientific cooperation and research pursuant to the Action Plan.
Sec. 10. General Provisions. (a) This order shall be implemented 
consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of 
appropriations.

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    (b) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise 
affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or 
the head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget 
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

    (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or 
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by 
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or 
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
    (d) Insofar as the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 
U.S.C. App.) (the ``Act''), may apply to the Advisory Council, any 
functions of the President under the Act, except for that of reporting 
to the Congress, shall be performed by the Secretary in accordance with 
the guidelines issued by the Administrator of General Services.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    September 18, 2014.
Executive Order 13677 of September 23, 2014

Climate-Resilient International Development

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, and to safeguard security and 
economic growth, protect the sustainability and long-term durability of 
U.S. development work in vulnerable countries, and promote sound 
decisionmaking and risk management, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. The world must reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 
prevent the most dangerous consequences of climate change. Even with 
increased efforts to curb these emissions, we must prepare for and adapt 
to the impacts of climate change. The adverse impacts of climate change, 
including sea-level rise, increases in temperatures, more frequent 
extreme precipitation and heat events, more severe droughts, and 
increased wildfire activity, along with other impacts of greenhouse gas 
emissions, such as ocean acidification, threaten to roll back decades of 
progress in reducing poverty and improving economic growth in vulnerable 
countries, compromise the effectiveness and resilience of U.S. 
development assistance, degrade security, and risk intranational and 
international conflict over resources.
Executive Order 13514 of October 5, 2009 (Federal Leadership in 
Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance), and Executive Order 
13653 of November 1, 2013 (Preparing the United States for the Impacts 
of Climate Change), established a strong foundation for coordinated and 
consistent action to incorporate climate-resilience considerations into 
policies and procedures throughout the Federal Government. Executive 
departments and agencies (agencies) with international development 
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build upon the recent progress made pursuant to these orders by 
systematically factoring climate-resilience considerations into 
international development strategies, planning, programming, 
investments, and related funding decisions, including the planning for 
and management of overseas facilities.
This order requires the integration of climate-resilience considerations 
into all United States international development work to the extent 
permitted by law. Dedicated U.S. climate-change adaptation funds are 
critical to managing the risks posed by climate-change impacts in 
vulnerable countries. Coping with the magnitude of the consequences of 
accelerating climate change also requires enhanced efforts across the 
Federal Government's broader international development work. 
Consideration of current and future climate-change impacts will improve 
the resilience of the Federal Government's broader international 
development programs, projects, investments, overseas facilities, and 
related funding decisions. The United States will also promote a similar 
approach among relevant multilateral entities in which it participates.
By taking these steps and more fully considering current and future 
climate-change impacts, the United States will foster better decision-
making processes and risk-management approaches, ensure the 
effectiveness of U.S. investments, and assist other countries in 
integrating climate-resilience considerations into their own development 
planning and implementation. Collectively, these efforts will help to 
better optimize broader international development work and lead to 
enhanced global preparedness for and resilience to climate change.
The international climate-resilience actions required by this order 
complement efforts by the Federal Government to reduce greenhouse gas 
emissions at home and globally. The more greenhouse gas emissions are 
reduced, the less need there will be to adapt to the impacts of a 
changing climate.
Sec. 2. Incorporating Climate Resilience into International Development. 
(a) Agencies with direct international development programs and 
investments shall:
    (i) incorporate climate-resilience considerations into 
decisionmaking by:
    (A) assessing and evaluating climate-related risks to and 
vulnerabilities in agency strategies, planning, programs, projects, 
investments, overseas facilities, and related funding decisions, using 
best-available climate-change data, tools, and information, including 
those identified or developed pursuant to sections 3 and 4 of this 
order; and
    (B) as appropriate, adjusting strategies, planning, programs, 
projects, investments, and related funding decisions, including the 
planning for and management of overseas facilities, based on such 
assessments and evaluations;
    (ii) collaborate with other agencies to share knowledge, data, 
tools, information, frameworks, and lessons learned in incorporating 
climate-resilience considerations into agency strategy, planning, 
programs, projects, investments, and related funding decisions, 
including the planning for and management of overseas facilities;

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    (iii) work with other countries, as appropriate, to identify climate 
risks and incorporate climate-resilience considerations into their 
international development assistance efforts;
    (iv) when determining how to use resources, support efforts of 
vulnerable countries to integrate climate-resilience considerations into 
national, regional, and sectoral development planning and action; and
    (v) monitor progress in integrating and promoting climate-resilient 
development considerations as required by this subsection.
    (b) Agencies that participate in multilateral entities and other 
agencies with representation in multilateral development entities, 
including multilateral development banks and United Nations 
organizations, shall, as appropriate:
    (i) work to encourage multilateral entities to:
    (A) assess and evaluate climate-related risks to and vulnerabilities 
in their strategies, planning, programs, projects, investments, and 
related funding decisions, using best-available climate-change data, 
tools, and information; and
    (B) adjust their strategies, planning, programs, projects, 
investments, and related funding decisions, as appropriate, based on 
such assessments and evaluations;
    (ii) collaborate with multilateral entities and share with agencies 
and other stakeholders knowledge, data, tools, information, frameworks, 
and lessons learned from the multilateral entities in incorporating 
climate-resilience considerations into strategies, planning, programs, 
projects, investments, and related funding decisions;
    (iii) encourage multilateral entities to support efforts of 
vulnerable countries to integrate climate-resilience considerations into 
national, regional, and sectoral development planning and action; and
    (iv) monitor the efforts of multilateral entities in integrating 
climate-resilient development considerations as encouraged by this 
order.
Sec. 3. Enhancing Data, Tools, and Information for Climate-Resilient 
International Development. Agencies with direct international 
development programs and investments and those that participate in 
multilateral entities shall work together with science and security 
agencies and entities, through the Working Group on Climate-Resilient 
International Development established in section 4 of this order, to 
identify and develop, as appropriate, data, decision-support tools, and 
information to allow the screening for and incorporation of 
considerations of climate-change risks and vulnerabilities, as 
appropriate, in strategies, plans, programs, projects, investments, and 
related funding decisions, including the planning for and management of 
overseas facilities. In addition, such agencies shall coordinate 
efforts, including those undertaken pursuant to Executive Order 13653, 
to deliver information on climate-change impacts and make data, tools, 
and information available to decisionmakers in other countries, so as to 
build their capacity as information providers and users. United States 
participants in relevant multilateral entities shall share this 
information with the respective multilateral entity, as appropriate.
Sec. 4. Working Group on Climate-Resilient International Development. 
(a) Establishment. There is established a Working Group on Climate-
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International Development (Working Group) of the Council on Climate 
Preparedness and Resilience (Council) established by Executive Order 
13653. The Secretary of the Treasury and the Administrator of the United 
States Agency for International Development, or their designees, shall 
co-chair the Working Group. Agencies with direct international 
development programs and investments, agencies that participate in 
multilateral entities, and science and security agencies and entities 
shall designate a representative from their respective agencies or 
entities to participate in the Working Group. Representatives from other 
agencies or entities may participate in the Working Group as determined 
by the Co-Chairs.
    (b) Mission and Function.
    (i) The Working Group shall:
    (A) develop, for agencies with direct international development 
programs and investments, guidelines for integrating considerations of 
climate-change risks and climate resilience into agency strategies, 
plans, programs, projects, investments, and related funding decisions, 
including the planning for and management of overseas facilities;
    (B) assess and identify, for agencies with direct international 
development programs and investments, existing climate-change data, 
tools, and information, as described in section 3 of this order, to help 
agencies assess climate risks and make decisions that incorporate 
climate-resilience considerations, such as through project screening. To 
the extent the Working Group identifies needs for new data, tools, and 
information, it shall work with relevant science and security agencies 
and entities to advance their development, as appropriate;
    (C) identify approaches for adjusting strategies, planning, 
programs, projects, investments, and related funding decisions, 
including the planning for and management of overseas facilities, to 
respond to the findings of climate-risk assessments;
    (D) facilitate the exchange of knowledge, data, tools, information, 
frameworks, and lessons learned in assessing climate risks to and 
incorporating climate-resilience considerations into strategies, 
planning, programs, projects, investments, and related funding 
decisions, including the planning for and management of overseas 
facilities, of agencies with direct international development programs 
and investments, including efforts referenced in section 3 of this 
order;
    (E) work through existing channels to share best practices developed 
by the Working Group with other donor countries and multilateral 
entities to facilitate advancement of climate-resilient development 
policies;
    (F) promote interagency collaboration, including through joint 
training; and
    (G) develop, for agencies with direct international development 
programs and investments, methods for tracking and reporting on Federal 
Government progress in institutionalizing more climate-resilient 
development approaches, including performance metrics.
    (ii) The Co-Chairs of the Council may designate additional Co-Chairs 
of the Working Group. The Co-Chairs of the Working Group may establish 
sub-working groups, as appropriate.

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Sec. 5. Implementation and Reporting of Progress. (a) Implementation. To 
promote sustained focus on implementation, both at agency headquarters 
and in the field, the Working Group shall:
    (i) establish a 2-year timeline, divided into 6-month intervals, to 
implement section 4(b)(i) of this order, setting forth specific goals to 
be accomplished and milestones to be achieved; and
    (ii) analyze, at least annually, the Federal Government's progress 
in implementing this order and provide recommendations for priority 
areas for further implementation to the Council, Office of Management 
and Budget, National Security Council, Council on Environmental Quality, 
Office of Science and Technology Policy, and other agencies, offices, 
and entities, as appropriate.
    (b) Reporting.
    (i) Agencies with direct international development programs and 
investments shall report on and track progress in achieving the 
requirements identified in section 2(a) of this order, including 
accomplished and planned milestones, through the Federal Agency Planning 
process set forth in section 5 of Executive Order 13653. Once the 
Working Group has developed metrics and methodologies as required by 
section 4(b)(i)(G) of this order, agency reporting shall include an 
estimation of the proportion of each agency's direct international 
development programs and investments for which climate-risk assessments 
have been conducted, as well as an estimation of the proportion of the 
programs and investments for which climate risk was identified and acted 
upon.
    (ii) Agencies that participate in multilateral entities shall report 
on the efforts of multilateral entities in integrating climate-resilient 
development considerations into their operations through the Federal 
Agency Planning process set forth in section 5 of Executive Order 13653. 
Where more than one agency is involved in the U.S. Government's 
participation in a multilateral entity, the lead agency for such 
participation shall be responsible for reporting, in coordination with 
the other agencies involved.
Sec. 6. Climate-Change Mitigation. As agencies incorporate climate-
resilience considerations into international development work, they 
shall continue seeking opportunities to help international partners 
promote sustainable low-emissions development. The Federal Government 
has greatly increased the number and variety of international 
development initiatives focused on climate-change mitigation, including 
programs to promote clean energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable 
land-use and forestry practices, as well as partnerships with more than 
two dozen countries to formulate and implement sustainable low-emissions 
development strategies. Within 1 year of the date of this order, and 
building on the full range of efforts the United States has undertaken 
to date, the National Security Council shall convene relevant agencies 
and entities to explore further mitigation opportunities in broader U.S. 
international development work and develop recommendations for further 
action.
Sec. 7. Definitions. As used in this order:
    (a) ``Adaptation'' has the meaning provided in section 8(b) of 
Executive Order 13653: adjustment in natural or human systems in 
anticipation of or response to a changing environment in a way that 
effectively uses beneficial opportunities or reduces negative effects;

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    (b) ``Direct international development programs and investments'' 
refers to:
    (i) bilateral, regional, and multilateral international development 
programs and investments over which agencies have primary programmatic 
and financial management responsibilities; or
    (ii) the extension of official financing by agencies bilaterally to 
private sector investors to support international development;
    (c) ``Climate-change mitigation'' refers to actions that reduce or 
enhance removals of greenhouse gas emissions;
    (d) ``Resilience'' has the meaning provided in section 8(c) of 
Executive Order 13653: the ability to anticipate, prepare for, and adapt 
to changing conditions and withstand, respond to, and recover rapidly 
from disruptions;
    (e) ``Agencies with direct international development programs and 
investments'' means the Department of State, Department of Agriculture, 
Department of the Interior, United States Agency for International 
Development, Millennium Challenge Corporation, Overseas Private 
Investment Corporation, United States Trade and Development Agency, and 
other relevant agencies and entities, as determined by the Working Group 
Co-Chairs;
    (f) ``Science and security agencies and entities'' means the 
Department of the Interior, Department of Energy, Office of Science and 
Technology Policy, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, United States Global 
Change Research Program, Office of the Director of National 
Intelligence, and other relevant agencies and entities, as determined by 
the Working Group Co-Chairs; and
    (g) ``Agencies that participate in multilateral entities'' means the 
Department of the Treasury, Department of State, and other relevant 
agencies and entities, as determined by the Working Group Co-Chairs.
Sec. 8. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed 
to impair or otherwise affect:
    (i) the authority granted by law or Executive Order to an executive 
department, agency, or head thereof; or
    (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and 
Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
    (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with U.S. obligations 
under international agreements and applicable U.S. law, and shall be 
subject to the availability of appropriations.
    (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or 
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by 
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or 
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    September 23, 2014.

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Executive Order 13678 of October 3, 2014

Conversion Authority for Criminal Investigators (Special Agents) of the 
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, including sections 3301 and 3302 
of title 5, United States Code, and section 301 of title 3, United 
States Code, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Providing Conversion Authority. I find that conditions of 
good administration (specifically, the need to make the Bureau of 
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice (ATF), 
competitive in recruiting high quality special agents by giving the ATF 
an authority held by other Federal law enforcement agencies) make 
necessary an exception to the competitive examination rules for 
appointment to certain positions in the Federal civil service.
Criminal Investigators of the ATF, who have been appointed under 
Schedule B, and who have completed 3 years of fully satisfactory 
service, may be converted non-competitively to career appointments if 
they meet qualifications and other requirements established by the 
Director of the Office of Personnel Management.
Sec. 2. Implementation. The Director of the Office of Personnel 
Management shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to 
implement this order.
Sec. 3. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed 
to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department, agency, or the 
head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget 
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

    (b) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or 
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by 
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or 
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    October 3, 2014.

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Executive Order 13679 of October 10, 2014

Establishing an Emergency Board To Investigate a Dispute Between the 
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority and Its Locomotive 
Engineers Represented by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and 
Trainmen

A dispute exists between the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation 
Authority (SEPTA) and its Locomotive Engineers represented by the 
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET).
The dispute has not heretofore been adjusted under the provisions of the 
Railway Labor Act, as amended, 45 U.S.C. 151-188 (RLA).
A first emergency board to investigate and report on this dispute and 
disputes involving other SEPTA employees represented by other labor 
organizations was established on June 15, 2014, by Executive Order 13670 
of June 14, 2014. The emergency board terminated upon issuance of its 
report. Subsequently, its recommendations were not accepted by the 
parties to this dispute.
A party empowered by the RLA has requested that the President establish 
a second emergency board pursuant to section 9A of the RLA (45 U.S.C. 
159a).
Section 9A(e) of the RLA provides that the President, upon such request, 
shall appoint an emergency board to investigate and report on the 
dispute.
NOW, THEREFORE, by the authority vested in me as President by the 
Constitution and the laws of the United States, including section 9A of 
the RLA, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Establishment of Emergency Board (Board). There is 
established, effective 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 13, 
2014, a Board of three members to be appointed by the President to 
investigate and report on this dispute. No member shall be pecuniarily 
or otherwise interested in any organization of railroad employees or any 
carrier. The Board shall perform its functions subject to the 
availability of funds.
Sec. 2. Report. Within 30 days after the creation of the Board, the 
parties to the dispute shall submit to the Board final offers for 
settlement of the dispute. Within 30 days after the submission of final 
offers for settlement of the dispute, the Board shall submit a report to 
the President setting forth its selection of the most reasonable offer.
Sec. 3. Maintaining Conditions. As provided by section 9A(h) of the RLA, 
from the time a request to establish a second emergency board is made 
until 60 days after the Board submits its report to the President, no 
change in the conditions out of which the dispute arose shall be made by 
the parties to the controversy, except by agreement of the parties.
Sec. 4. Records Maintenance. The records and files of the Board are 
records of the Office of the President and upon the Board's termination 
shall be maintained in the physical custody of the National Mediation 
Board.

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Sec. 5. Expiration. The Board shall terminate upon the submission of the 
report provided for in section 2 of this order.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    October 10, 2014.
Executive Order 13680 of October 16, 2014

 Ordering the Selected Reserve and Certain Individual Ready Reserve 
Members of the Armed Forces to Active Duty

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, including sections 121 and 12304 
of title 10, United States Code, I hereby determine that it is necessary 
to augment the active Armed Forces of the United States for the 
effective conduct of Operation United Assistance, which is providing 
support to civilian-led humanitarian assistance and consequence 
management support related to the Ebola virus disease outbreak in West 
Africa. In furtherance of this operation, under the stated authority, I 
hereby authorize the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Homeland 
Security with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a 
service in the Navy, under their respective jurisdictions, to order to 
active duty any units, and any individual members not assigned to a unit 
organized to serve as a unit of the Selected Reserve, or any member in 
the Individual Ready Reserve mobilization category and designated as 
essential under regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned, and 
to terminate the service of those units and members ordered to active 
duty.
This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or 
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by 
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or 
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    October 16, 2014.
Executive Order 13681 of October 17, 2014

Improving the Security of Consumer Financial Transactions

Given that identity crimes, including credit, debit, and other payment 
card fraud, continue to be a risk to U.S. economic activity, and given 
the economic consequences of data breaches, the United States must take 
further action to enhance the security of data in the financial 
marketplace. While the U.S. Government's credit, debit, and other 
payment card programs already include protections against fraud, the 
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strengthen the security of consumer data and encourage the adoption of 
enhanced safeguards nationwide in a manner that protects privacy and 
confidentiality while maintaining an efficient and innovative financial 
system.
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, and in order to improve the 
security of consumer financial transactions in both the private and 
public sectors, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Secure Government Payments. In order to strengthen data 
security and thereby better protect citizens doing business with the 
Government, executive departments and agencies (agencies) shall, as soon 
as possible, transition payment processing terminals and credit, debit, 
and other payment cards to employ enhanced security features, including 
chip-and-PIN technology. In determining enhanced security features to 
employ, agencies shall consider relevant voluntary consensus standards 
and specifications, as appropriate, consistent with the National 
Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 and Office of Management 
and Budget Circular A-119.
    (a) The Secretary of the Treasury shall take necessary steps to 
ensure that payment processing terminals acquired by agencies through 
the Department of the Treasury or through alternative means authorized 
by the Department of the Treasury have enhanced security features. No 
later than January 1, 2015, all new payment processing terminals 
acquired in these ways shall include hardware necessary to support such 
enhanced security features. By January 1, 2015, the Department of the 
Treasury shall develop a plan for agencies to install enabling software 
that supports enhanced security features.
    (b) The Administrator of General Services shall take necessary steps 
to ensure that credit, debit, and other payment cards provided through 
General Services Administration (GSA) contracts have enhanced security 
features, and shall begin replacing credit, debit, and other payment 
cards without enhanced security features no later than January 1, 2015.
    (c) The Secretary of the Treasury shall take necessary steps to 
ensure that Direct Express prepaid debit cards for administering 
Government benefits have enhanced security features, and by January 1, 
2015, the Department of the Treasury shall develop a plan for the 
replacement of Direct Express prepaid debit cards without enhanced 
security features.
    (d) By January 1, 2015, other agencies with credit, debit, and other 
payment card programs shall provide to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) plans for ensuring that their credit, debit, and other 
payment cards have enhanced security features.
    (e) Nothing in this order shall be construed to preclude agencies 
from adopting additional standards or upgrading to more effective 
technology and standards to improve the security of consumer financial 
transactions as technologies and threats evolve.
Sec. 2. Improved Identity Theft Remediation. To reduce the burden on 
consumers who have been victims of identity theft, including by 
substantially reducing the amount of time necessary for a consumer to 
remediate typical incidents:
    (a) by February 15, 2015, the Attorney General, in coordination with 
the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall issue guidance to promote 
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submissions, as appropriate and permitted by law, by Federal law 
enforcement agencies of compromised credentials to the National Cyber-
Forensics and Training Alliance's Internet Fraud Alert System;
    (b) the Department of Justice, the Department of Commerce, and the 
Social Security Administration shall identify all publicly available 
agency resources for victims of identity theft, and shall provide to the 
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) information about such resources no later 
than March 15, 2015, with updates thereafter as necessary. These 
agencies shall work in consultation with the FTC to streamline these 
resources and consolidate them wherever possible at the FTC's public Web 
site, IdentityTheft.gov; and
    (c) OMB and GSA shall assist the FTC in enhancing the functionality 
of IdentityTheft.gov, including by coordinating with the credit bureaus 
to streamline the reporting and remediation process with credit bureaus' 
systems to the extent feasible, and in making the enhanced site 
available to the public by May 15, 2015.
Sec. 3.  Securing Federal Transactions Online. To help ensure that 
sensitive data are shared only with the appropriate person or people, 
within 90 days of the date of this order, the National Security Council 
staff, the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and OMB shall 
present to the President a plan, consistent with the guidance set forth 
in the 2011 National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace, to 
ensure that all agencies making personal data accessible to citizens 
through digital applications require the use of multiple factors of 
authentication and an effective identity proofing process, as 
appropriate. Within 18 months of the date of this order, relevant 
agencies shall complete any required implementation steps set forth in 
the plan prepared pursuant to this section.
Sec. 4. General Provisions. (a) This order shall be implemented 
consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of 
appropriations.
    (b) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise 
affect:
        (i) the authority granted by law to an executive department, 
        agency, or the head thereof; or
        (ii) the functions of the Director of OMB relating to budgetary, 
        administrative, or legislative proposals.
    (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or 
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by 
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or 
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    October 17, 2014.

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Executive Order 13682 of December 5, 2014

Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government 
on Friday, December 26, 2014

By the authority vested in me as President of the United States of 
America, by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, it is 
hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. All executive branch departments and agencies of the Federal 
Government shall be closed and their employees excused from duty on 
Friday, December 26, 2014, the day after Christmas Day, except as 
provided in section 2 of this order.
Sec. 2. The heads of executive branch departments and agencies may 
determine that certain offices and installations of their organizations, 
or parts thereof, must remain open and that certain employees must 
report for duty on December 26, 2014, for reasons of national security, 
defense, or other public need.
Sec. 3. Friday, December 26, 2014, shall be considered as falling within 
the scope of Executive Order 11582 of February 11, 1971, and of 5 U.S.C. 
5546 and 6103(b) and other similar statutes insofar as they relate to 
the pay and leave of employees of the United States.
Sec. 4. The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall take 
such actions as may be necessary to implement this order.
Sec. 5. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed 
to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or 
the head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget 
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

    (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law 
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
    (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or 
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by 
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or 
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    December 5, 2014.
Executive Order 13683 of December 11, 2014

Amendments to Executive Orders 11030, 13653, and 13673

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:

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Section 1. Executive Order 11030 of June 19, 1962, as amended 
(Preparation, Presentation, Filing, and Publication of Executive Orders 
and Proclamations), is further amended as follows:
    (a) in section 1(f), by striking ``inches'' where it appears after 
the phrase ``approximately 1'' and inserting ``inch'';
    (b) in section 4, to read as follows:
    ``Sec. 4. Proclamations calling for the observance of special days 
or events. Except as may be otherwise provided by law, responsibility 
for the preparation and presentation of proposed proclamations calling 
for the observance of special days, or other periods of time, or events 
shall be assigned by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget 
to such agencies or offices as the Director may consider appropriate. 
Such proposed proclamations shall be submitted to the Director, or to an 
office within the Executive Office of the President designated by the 
Director, at least sixty days before the date of the specified 
observance. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 2, the Director or 
the head of such designated office, as appropriate, shall transmit any 
approved commemorative proclamations to the President.'';
    (c) by inserting a new section 5 to read as follows:
    ``Sec. 5. Trade Proclamations. (a) Proclamations to be issued under 
the Trade Act of 1974 or other trade law (``trade proclamations'') shall 
be prepared by the United States Trade Representative and submitted to 
the Attorney General for consideration as to both form and legality. 
Section 2 of this order does not apply to trade proclamations.
    (b) If the proposed trade proclamation is disapproved by the 
Attorney General, it shall not thereafter be presented to the President 
unless it is accompanied by a statement of the reasons for such 
disapproval.''; and
    (d) by renumbering current sections 5, 6, and 7 as 6, 7, and 8, 
respectively.
Sec. 2. Executive Order 13653 of November 1, 2013 (Preparing the United 
States for the Impacts of Climate Change), is amended as follows:
    (a) in section 6(b):

(i) by inserting ``, and the Director of OMB'' after the phrase ``the 
Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism'';

(ii) by striking the ``and'' preceding ``the Assistant to the President for 
Homeland Security and Counterterrorism'';

(iii) by striking ``(xxviii) the Office of Management and Budget;''; and

(iv) by renumbering current subsections (xxix), (xxx), and (xxxi) as 
(xxviii), (xxix), and (xxx), respectively; and

    (b) in section 6(d), to read as follows: ``(d) Council Structure. 
The Co-Chairs may designate a subset of members of the Council to serve 
on a Steering Committee to help determine priorities and strategic 
direction for the Council. The Co-Chairs and Steering Committee may 
establish working groups as needed, and may recharter working groups of 
the Interagency Climate Change Adaptation Task Force, as appropriate.''.
Sec. 3. Section 2(a)(i)(I) of Executive Order 13673 of July 31, 2014 
(Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces), is amended to read as follows: ``(I) the 
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Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972 and the Vietnam Era 
Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974;''.
Sec. 4. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed 
to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to an agency or the head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget 
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

    (b) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or 
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by 
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or 
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    December 11, 2014.
Executive Order 13684 of December 18, 2014

Establishment of the President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, and in order to identify the best 
means to provide an effective partnership between law enforcement and 
local communities that reduces crime and increases trust, it is hereby 
ordered as follows:
Section 1. Establishment. There is established a President's Task Force 
on 21st Century Policing (Task Force).
Sec. 2. Membership. (a) The Task Force shall be composed of not more 
than eleven members appointed by the President. The members shall 
include distinguished individuals with relevant experience or subject-
matter expertise in law enforcement, civil rights, and civil liberties.
    (b) The President shall designate two members of the Task Force to 
serve as Co-Chairs.
Sec. 3. Mission. (a) The Task Force shall, consistent with applicable 
law, identify best practices and otherwise make recommendations to the 
President on how policing practices can promote effective crime 
reduction while building public trust.
    (b) The Task Force shall be solely advisory and shall submit a 
report to the President by March 2, 2015.
Sec. 4. Administration. (a) The Task Force shall hold public meetings 
and engage with Federal, State, tribal, and local officials, technical 
advisors, and nongovernmental organizations, among others, as necessary 
to carry out its mission.
    (b) The Director of the Office of Community Oriented Policing 
Services shall serve as Executive Director of the Task Force and shall, 
as directed by the Co-Chairs, convene regular meetings of the Task Force 
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    (c) In carrying out its mission, the Task Force shall be informed 
by, and shall strive to avoid duplicating, the efforts of other 
governmental entities.
    (d) The Department of Justice shall provide administrative services, 
funds, facilities, staff, equipment, and other support services as may 
be necessary for the Task Force to carry out its mission to the extent 
permitted by law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
    (e) Members of the Task Force shall serve without any additional 
compensation for their work on the Task Force, but shall be allowed 
travel expenses, including per diem, to the extent permitted by law for 
persons serving intermittently in the Government service (5 U.S.C. 5701-
5707).
Sec. 5. Termination. The Task Force shall terminate 30 days after the 
President requests a final report from the Task Force.
Sec. 6. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed 
to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to a department, agency, or the head 
thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget 
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

    (b) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or 
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by 
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or 
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
    (c) Insofar as the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 
U.S.C. App.) (the ``Act'') may apply to the Task Force, any functions of 
the President under the Act, except for those in section 6 of the Act, 
shall be performed by the Attorney General.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    December 18, 2014.
Executive Order 13685 of December 19, 2014

Blocking Property of Certain Persons and Prohibiting Certain 
Transactions With Respect to the Crimea Region of Ukraine

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, including the International 
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the 
National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), section 212(f) of the 
Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (8 U.S.C. 1182(f)), and section 
301 of title 3, United States Code,
I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, in order to 
take additional steps to address the Russian occupation of the Crimea 
region of Ukraine, and with respect to the national emergency declared 
in Executive Order 13660 of March 6, 2014, and expanded by Executive 
Order 13661 of March 16, 2014, and Executive Order 13662 of March 20, 
2014, hereby order:

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Section 1. (a) The following are prohibited:

(i) new investment in the Crimea region of Ukraine by a United States 
person, wherever located;

(ii) the importation into the United States, directly or indirectly, of any 
goods, services, or technology from the Crimea region of Ukraine;

(iii) the exportation, reexportation, sale, or supply, directly or 
indirectly, from the United States, or by a United States person, wherever 
located, of any goods, services, or technology to the Crimea region of 
Ukraine; and

(iv) any approval, financing, facilitation, or guarantee by a United States 
person, wherever located, of a transaction by a foreign person where the 
transaction by that foreign person would be prohibited by this section if 
performed by a United States person or within the United States.

    (b) The prohibitions in subsection (a) of this section apply except 
to the extent provided by statutes, or in regulations, orders, 
directives, or licenses that may be issued pursuant to this order, and 
notwithstanding any contract entered into or any license or permit 
granted prior to the effective date of this order.
Sec. 2. (a) All property and interests in property that are in the 
United States, that hereafter come within the United States, or that are 
or hereafter come within the possession or control of any United States 
person (including any foreign branch) of the following persons are 
blocked and may not be transferred, paid, exported, withdrawn, or 
otherwise dealt in: any person determined by the Secretary of the 
Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State:

(i) to operate in the Crimea region of Ukraine;

(ii) to be a leader of an entity operating in the Crimea region of Ukraine;

(iii) to be owned or controlled by, or to have acted or purported to act 
for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, any person whose property and 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this order; or

(iv) to have materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, 
material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in 
support of, any person whose property and interests in property are blocked 
pursuant to this order.

    (b) The prohibitions in subsection (a) of this section apply except 
to the extent provided by statutes, or in regulations, orders, 
directives, or licenses that may be issued pursuant to this order, and 
notwithstanding any contract entered into or any license or permit 
granted prior to the effective date of this order.
Sec. 3. I hereby find that the unrestricted immigrant and nonimmigrant 
entry into the United States of aliens determined to meet one or more of 
the criteria in subsection 2(a) of this order would be detrimental to 
the interests of the United States, and I hereby suspend entry into the 
United States, as immigrants or nonimmigrants, of such persons. Such 
persons shall be treated as persons covered by section 1 of Proclamation 
8693 of July 24, 2011 (Suspension of Entry of Aliens Subject to United 
Nations Security Council Travel Bans and International Emergency 
Economic Powers Act Sanctions).

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Sec. 4. I hereby determine that the making of donations of the type of 
articles specified in section 203(b)(2) of IEEPA (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(2)) 
by, to, or for the benefit of any person whose property and interests in 
property are blocked pursuant to section 2 of this order would seriously 
impair my ability to deal with the national emergency declared in 
Executive Order 13660, and expanded in Executive Orders 13661 and 13662, 
and I hereby prohibit such donations as provided by section 2 of this 
order.
Sec. 5. The prohibitions in section 2 of this order include but are not 
limited to:
    (a) the making of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or 
services by, to, or for the benefit of any person whose property and 
interests in property are blocked pursuant to this order; and
    (b) the receipt of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or 
services from any such person.
Sec. 6. (a) Any transaction that evades or avoids, has the purpose of 
evading or avoiding, causes a violation of, or attempts to violate any 
of the prohibitions set forth in this order is prohibited.
    (b) Any conspiracy formed to violate any of the prohibitions set 
forth in this order is prohibited.
Sec. 7. Nothing in this order shall prohibit transactions for the 
conduct of the official business of the United States Government by 
employees, grantees, or contractors thereof.
Sec. 8. For the purposes of this order:
    (a) the term ``person'' means an individual or entity;
    (b) the term ``entity'' means a partnership, association, trust, 
joint venture, corporation, group, subgroup, or other organization;
    (c) the term ``United States person'' means any United States 
citizen, permanent resident alien, entity organized under the laws of 
the United States or any jurisdiction within the United States 
(including foreign branches), or any person in the United States; and
    (d) the term ``Crimea region of Ukraine'' includes the land 
territory in that region as well as any maritime area over which 
sovereignty, sovereign rights, or jurisdiction is claimed based on 
purported sovereignty over that land territory.
Sec. 9. For those persons whose property and interests in property are 
blocked pursuant to this order who might have a constitutional presence 
in the United States, I find that because of the ability to transfer 
funds or other assets instantaneously, prior notice to such persons of 
measures to be taken pursuant to this order would render those measures 
ineffectual. I therefore determine that for these measures to be 
effective in addressing the national emergency declared in Executive 
Order 13660 and expanded in Executive Orders 13661 and 13662, there need 
be no prior notice of a listing or determination made pursuant to 
section 2 of this order.
Sec. 10. The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the 
Secretary of State, is hereby authorized to take such actions, including 
the promulgation of rules and regulations, and to employ all powers 
granted to the President by IEEPA, as may be necessary to carry out the 
purposes of this order. The Secretary of the Treasury may redelegate any 
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other officers and agencies of the United States Government consistent 
with applicable law. All agencies of the United States Government are 
hereby directed to take all appropriate measures within their authority 
to carry out the provisions of this order.
Sec. 11. This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right 
or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity 
by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or 
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Sec. 12. This order is effective at 3:30 p.m. eastern standard time on 
December 19, 2014.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    December 19, 2014.
Executive Order 13686 of December 19, 2014

Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Statutory Pay Systems. The rates of basic pay or salaries of 
the statutory pay systems (as defined in 5 U.S.C. 5302(1)), as adjusted 
under 5 U.S.C. 5303, are set forth on the schedules attached hereto and 
made a part hereof:
    (a) The General Schedule (5 U.S.C. 5332(a)) at Schedule 1;
    (b) The Foreign Service Schedule (22 U.S.C. 3963) at Schedule 2; and
    (c) The schedules for the Veterans Health Administration of the 
Department of Veterans Affairs (38 U.S.C. 7306, 7404; section 301(a) of 
Public Law 102-40) at Schedule 3.
Sec. 2. Senior Executive Service. The ranges of rates of basic pay for 
senior executives in the Senior Executive Service, as established 
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5382, are set forth on Schedule 4 attached hereto 
and made a part hereof.
Sec. 3. Certain Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Salaries. The rates 
of basic pay or salaries for the following offices and positions are set 
forth on the schedules attached hereto and made a part hereof:
    (a) The Executive Schedule (5 U.S.C. 5312-5318) at Schedule 5;
    (b) The Vice President (3 U.S.C. 104) and the Congress (2 U.S.C. 
4501) at Schedule 6; and
    (c) Justices and judges (28 U.S.C. 5, 44(d), 135, 252, and 461(a)) 
at Schedule 7.
Sec. 4. Uniformed Services. The rates of monthly basic pay (37 U.S.C. 
203(a)) for members of the uniformed services, as adjusted under 37 
U.S.C. 1009, and the rate of monthly cadet or midshipman pay (37 U.S.C. 
203(c)) are set forth on Schedule 8 attached hereto and made a part 
hereof.

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Sec. 5. Locality-Based Comparability Payments. (a) Pursuant to section 
5304 of title 5, United States Code, and my authority to implement an 
alternative level of comparability payments under section 5304a of title 
5, United States Code, locality-based comparability payments shall be 
paid in accordance with Schedule 9 attached hereto and made a part 
hereof.
    (b) The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall take 
such actions as may be necessary to implement these payments and to 
publish appropriate notice of such payments in the Federal Register.
Sec. 6. Administrative Law Judges. Pursuant to section 5372 of title 5, 
United States Code, the rates of basic pay for administrative law judges 
are set forth on Schedule 10 attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Sec. 7. Effective Dates. Schedule 8 is effective January 1, 2015. The 
other schedules contained herein are effective on the first day of the 
first applicable pay period beginning on or after January 1, 2015.
Sec. 8. Prior Order Superseded. Executive Order 13655 of December 23, 
2013, is superseded as of the effective dates specified in section 7 of 
this order.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    December 19, 2014.

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Memorandum of January 9, 2014

Establishing a Quadrennial Energy Review

Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies
Affordable, clean, and secure energy and energy services are essential 
for improving U.S. economic productivity, enhancing our quality of life, 
protecting our environment, and ensuring our Nation's security. 
Achieving these goals requires a comprehensive and integrated energy 
strategy resulting from interagency dialogue and active engagement of 
external stakeholders. To help the Federal Government better meet this 
responsibility, I am directing the undertaking of a Quadrennial Energy 
Review.
The initial focus for the Quadrennial Energy Review will be our Nation's 
infrastructure for transporting, transmitting, and delivering energy. 
Our current infrastructure is increasingly challenged by transformations 
in energy supply, markets, and patterns of end use; issues of aging and 
capacity; impacts of climate change; and cyber and physical threats. Any 
vulnerability in this infrastructure may be exacerbated by the 
increasing interdependencies of energy systems with water, 
telecommunications, transportation, and emergency response systems. The 
first Quadrennial Energy Review Report will serve as a roadmap to help 
address these challenges.
The Department of Energy has a broad role in energy policy development 
and the largest role in implementing the Federal Government's energy 
research and development portfolio. Many other executive departments and

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agencies also play key roles in developing and implementing policies 
governing energy resources and consumption, as well as associated 
environmental impacts. In addition, non-Federal actors are crucial 
contributors to energy policies. Because most energy and related 
infrastructure is owned by private entities, investment by and 
engagement of the private sector is necessary to develop and implement 
effective policies. State and local policies; the views of 
nongovernmental, environmental, faith-based, labor, and other social 
organizations; and contributions from the academic and non-profit 
sectors are also critical to the development and implementation of 
effective energy policies.
An interagency Quadrennial Energy Review Task Force, which includes 
members from all relevant executive departments and agencies (agencies), 
will develop an integrated review of energy policy that integrates all 
of these perspectives. It will build on the foundation provided in my 
Administration's Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future of March 30, 2011, 
and Climate Action Plan released on June 25, 2013. The Task Force will 
offer recommendations on what additional actions it believes would be 
appropriate. These may include recommendations on additional executive 
or legislative actions to address the energy challenges and 
opportunities facing the Nation.
Therefore, by the authority vested in me as President by the 
Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby 
direct the following:
Section 1. Establishing the Quadrennial Energy Review Task Force. (a) 
There is established the Quadrennial Energy Review Task Force (Task 
Force), to be co-chaired by the Director of the Office of Science and 
Technology Policy and the Director of the Domestic Policy Council, which 
shall include the heads of each of the following, or their designated 
representatives:

(i) the Department of State;

(ii) the Department of the Treasury;

(iii) the Department of Defense;

(iv) the Department of the Interior;

(v) the Department of Agriculture;

(vi) the Department of Commerce;

(vii) the Department of Labor;

(viii) the Department of Health and Human Services;

(ix) the Department of Housing and Urban Development;

(x) the Department of Transportation;

(xi) the Department of Energy;

(xii) the Department of Veterans Affairs;

(xiii) the Department of Homeland Security;

(xiv) the Office of Management and Budget;

(xv) the National Economic Council;

(xvi) the National Security Staff;

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(xvii) the Council on Environmental Quality;

(xviii) the Council of Economic Advisers;

(xix) the Environmental Protection Agency;

(xx) the Small Business Administration;

(xxi) the Army Corps of Engineers;

(xxii) the National Science Foundation; and

(xxiii) such agencies and offices as the President may designate.

    (b) The Co-Chairs may invite independent regulatory agencies with 
energy-related responsibilities, including the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, to participate in the 
Task Force, as determined to be appropriate by those agencies.
    (c) The Co-Chairs shall regularly convene and preside at meetings of 
the Task Force and shall determine its agenda. Under the direction of 
the Co-Chairs, the Task Force shall:

(i) gather ideas and advice from State and local governments, tribes, large 
and small businesses, universities, national laboratories, nongovernmental 
and labor organizations, consumers, and other stakeholders and interested 
parties; and

(ii) coordinate the efforts of agencies and offices related to the 
development of the Quadrennial Energy Review Report, as described in 
sections 1 and 2 of this memorandum.

    (d) The Secretary of Energy shall provide support to the Task Force, 
including support for coordination activities related to the preparation 
of the Quadrennial Energy Review Report, policy analysis and modeling, 
and stakeholder engagement.
    (e) The Task Force shall submit a Quadrennial Energy Review Report 
to the President every 4 years beginning with a report delivered by 
January 31, 2015. Intermediate reports and other material may be 
prepared by the Task Force as required by the President.
Sec. 2. The Quadrennial Energy Review Report. The Task Force shall 
establish integrated guidance to strengthen U.S. energy policy. Building 
on the Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future and the Climate Action Plan, 
and taking into consideration applicable laws and regulations, the Task 
Force shall prepare a Quadrennial Energy Review Report that:
    (a) provides an integrated view of, and recommendations for, Federal 
energy policy in the context of economic, environmental, occupational, 
security, and health and safety priorities, with attention in the first 
report given to the challenges facing the Nation's energy 
infrastructures;
    (b) reviews the adequacy, with respect to energy policy, of existing 
executive and legislative actions, and recommends additional executive 
and legislative actions as appropriate;
    (c) assesses and recommends priorities for research, development, 
and demonstration programs to support key energy-innovation goals; and
    (d) identifies analytical tools and data needed to support further 
policy development and implementation.
Sec. 3. Outreach. In order to gather information and recommendations and 
to provide for a transparent process in developing the Quadrennial 
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Review Report, the Task Force shall engage with State and local 
governments, tribes, large and small businesses, universities, national 
laboratories, nongovernmental and labor organizations, and other 
stakeholders and interested parties. The Task Force shall develop an 
integrated outreach strategy that relies on both traditional meetings 
and the use of information technology.
Sec. 4. General Provisions. (a) This memorandum shall be implemented 
consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of 
appropriations.
    (b) Nothing in this memorandum shall be construed to impair or 
otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to any agency, or the head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget 
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

    (c) Nothing in this memorandum shall be construed to require the 
disclosure of confidential business information or trade secrets, 
classified information, law enforcement sensitive information, or other 
information that must be protected in the interest of national security 
or public safety.
    (d) This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any 
right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in 
equity by any party against the United States, its departments, 
agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other 
person.
    (e) The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy is 
authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal 
Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, January 9, 2014.
Presidential Determination No. 2014-7 of January 17, 2014

Proposed Third Amendment to the Agreement for Co-operation Between the 
United States of America and the International Atomic Energy Agency

Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of Energy
I have considered the proposed Third Amendment to the Agreement for Co-
operation Between the United States of America and the International 
Atomic Energy Agency, signed at Vienna on May 11, 1959, as amended and 
extended February 12, 1974, and January 14, 1980, along with the views, 
recommendations, and statements of the interested agencies.
I have determined that the performance of the Third Amendment will 
promote, and will not constitute an unreasonable risk to, the common 
defense and security. Pursuant to section 123 b. of the Atomic Energy 
Act of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2153(b)), I hereby approve the 
proposed Third

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Amendment and authorize the Secretary of State to arrange for its 
execution.
The Secretary of State is authorized to publish this determination in 
the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, January 17, 2014.
Memorandum of January 20, 2014

Delegation of Authority Under Section 1245(d)(5) of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112-81)

Memorandum for the Secretary of State
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3 
of the United States Code, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State, 
in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, the authority 
conferred upon the President by section 1245(d)(5) of the Fiscal Year 
(FY) 2012 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Any reference in this memorandum to provisions of the FY 2012 NDAA 
related to the subject of this memorandum shall be deemed to include 
references to any hereafter enacted provisions of law that is the same 
or substantially the same as such provisions.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the 
Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, January 20, 2014.
Notice of January 21, 2014

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Terrorists Who 
Threaten To Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process

On January 23, 1995, by Executive Order 12947, the President declared a 
national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic 
Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and 
extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and 
economy of the United States constituted by grave acts of violence 
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terrorists who threaten to disrupt the Middle East peace process. On 
August 20, 1998, by Executive Order 13099, the President modified the 
Annex to Executive Order 12947 to identify four additional persons who 
threaten to disrupt the Middle East peace process. On February 16, 2005, 
by Executive Order 13372, the President clarified the steps taken in 
Executive Order 12947.
Because these terrorist activities continue to threaten the Middle East 
peace process and to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the 
national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States, the 
national emergency declared on January 23, 1995, and the measures 
adopted to deal with that emergency must continue in effect beyond 
January 23, 2014. Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the 
National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year 
the national emergency with respect to foreign terrorists who threaten 
to disrupt the Middle East peace process.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    January 21, 2014.
Memorandum of January 22, 2014

Establishing a White House Task Force To Protect Students From Sexual 
Assault

Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies
The prevalence of rape and sexual assault at our Nation's institutions 
of higher education is both deeply troubling and a call to action. 
Studies show that about one in five women is a survivor of attempted or 
completed sexual violence while in college. In addition, a substantial 
number of men experience sexual violence during college. Although 
schools have made progress in addressing rape and sexual assault, more 
needs to be done to ensure safe, secure environments for students of 
higher education.
There are a number of Federal laws aimed at making our campuses safer, 
and the Departments of Education and Justice have been working to 
enforce them. Among other requirements, institutions of higher education 
participating in Federal student financial assistance programs 
(institutions), including colleges, universities, community colleges, 
graduate and professional schools, for-profit schools, trade schools, 
and career and technical schools, must provide students with information 
on programs aimed at preventing rape and sexual assault, and on 
procedures for students to reporting rape and sexual assault. 
Institutions must also adopt and publish grievance procedures that 
provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of rape and sexual 
assault complaints, and investigate reports of rape and sexual assault 
and take swift action to prevent their recurrence. Survivors of rape and 
sexual assault must also be provided with information on how to access 
the support and services they need. Reports show, however, that 
institutions' compliance with these Federal laws is uneven and, in too 
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cases, inadequate. Building on existing enforcement efforts, we must 
strengthen and address compliance issues and provide institutions with 
additional tools to respond to and address rape and sexual assault.
Therefore, I am directing the Office of the Vice President and the White 
House Council on Women and Girls to lead an interagency effort to 
address campus rape and sexual assault, including coordinating Federal 
enforcement efforts by executive departments and agencies (agencies) and 
helping institutions meet their obligations under Federal law. To these 
ends, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Establishment of the White House Task Force to Protect 
Students from Sexual Assault. There is established a White House Task 
Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault (Task Force). The Task 
Force shall be co-chaired by designees of the Office of the Vice 
President and the White House Council on Women and Girls.
    (a) Membership of the Task Force. In addition to the Co-Chairs, the 
Task Force shall consist of the following members:

(i) the Attorney General;

(ii) the Secretary of the Interior;

(iii) the Secretary of Health and Human Services;

(iv) the Secretary of Education;

(v) the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy;

(vi) the Director of the Domestic Policy Council;

(vii) the Cabinet Secretary; and

(viii) the heads of agencies or offices as the Co-Chairs may designate.

    (b) A member of the Task Force may designate, to perform the Task 
Force functions of the member, senior officials who are part of the 
member's agency or office, and who are full-time officers or employees 
of the Federal Government.
Sec. 2. Mission and Function of the Task Force. (a) The Task Force shall 
work with agencies to develop a coordinated Federal response to campus 
rape and sexual assault. The functions of the Task Force are advisory 
only and shall include making recommendations to meet the following 
objectives:

(i) providing institutions with evidence-based best and promising practices 
for preventing and responding to rape and sexual assault;

(ii) building on the Federal Government's existing enforcement efforts to 
ensure that institutions comply fully with their legal obligations to 
prevent and respond to rape and sexual assault;

(iii) increasing the transparency of the Federal Government's enforcement 
activities concerning rape and sexual assault, consistent with applicable 
law and the interests of affected students;

(iv) broadening the public's awareness of individual institutions' 
compliance with their legal obligation to address rape and sexual assault; 
and

(v) facilitating coordination among agencies engaged in addressing rape and 
sexual assault and those charged with helping bring institutions into 
compliance with the law.

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    (b) In accordance with applicable law and in addition to regular 
meetings, the Task Force shall consult with external stakeholders, 
including institution officials, student groups, parents, athletic and 
educational associations, local rape crisis centers, and law enforcement 
agencies.
    (c) Because rape and sexual assault also occur in the elementary and 
secondary school context, the Task Force shall evaluate how its 
proposals and recommendations may apply to, and may be implemented by, 
schools, school districts, and other elementary and secondary 
educational entities receiving Federal financial assistance.
Sec. 3. Action Plan. (a) Within 90 days of the date of this memorandum, 
the Task Force shall develop and submit proposals and recommendations to 
the President for:

(i) providing examples of instructions, policies, and protocols for 
institutions, including: rape and sexual assault policies; prevention 
programs; crisis intervention and advocacy services; complaint and 
grievance procedures; investigation protocols; adjudicatory procedures; 
disciplinary sanctions; and training and orientation modules for students, 
staff, and faculty;

(ii) measuring the success of prevention and response efforts at 
institutions, whether through compliance with individual policies or 
through broader assessments of campus climate, attitudes and safety, and 
providing the public with this information;

(iii) maximizing the Federal Government's effectiveness in combatting 
campus rape and sexual assault by, among other measures, making its 
enforcement activities transparent and accessible to students and 
prospective students nationwide; and

(iv) promoting greater coordination and consistency among the agencies and 
offices that enforce the Federal laws addressing campus rape and sexual 
assault and support improved campus responses to sexual violence.

    (b) Within 1 year of the date of this memorandum, and then on an 
annual basis, the Task Force shall provide a report to the President on 
implementation efforts with respect to this memorandum.
Sec. 4. General Provisions. (a) This memorandum is not intended to, and 
does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, 
enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, 
its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or 
agents, or any other person.
    (b) Nothing in this memorandum shall be construed to impair or 
otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to an agency or the head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget 
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

    (c) The heads of agencies and offices shall assist and provide 
information to the Task Force, consistent with applicable law, as may be 
necessary to carry out the functions of the Task Force. Each agency and 
office shall bear its own expenses of participating in the Task Force.
    (d) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable 
law and subject to the availability of appropriations.

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    (e) The Secretary of Education is authorized and directed to publish 
this memorandum in the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, January 22, 2014.
Memorandum of January 29, 2014

Retirement Savings Security

Memorandum for the Secretary of the Treasury
All Americans deserve the ability to save for retirement. Since taking 
office, my Administration has committed to strengthening retirement 
security for all Americans, including by helping workers find ways to 
save for retirement and to protect those hard earned savings. 
Unfortunately, too few Americans have enough savings to maintain their 
standard of living in retirement.
But we know there are proven strategies that can help the average family 
save. Workplace-based retirement savings that allow workers to 
automatically take a portion of their pay and put it into a retirement 
account can increase retirement savings dramatically. Approximately 9 
out of 10 workers automatically enrolled in a 401(k) plan continue to 
make contributions to that account compared to the less than 1 out of 10 
eligible workers who voluntarily contribute to Individual Retirement 
Accounts. The positive effect of automatic contributions is especially 
pronounced among lower-income households and others with traditionally 
low savings rates.
Unfortunately, only about half of all American workers have access to 
employer-sponsored retirement savings accounts. It is clear that we 
cannot continue on this course.
The Department of the Treasury has worked diligently to develop a new 
tool that can make long-term savings a reality for more working 
Americans. A new kind of retirement savings tool could help American 
families as they start to build for their retirement. In order to make 
this tool available to working Americans, I hereby direct as follows:
Section 1. Retirement Savings Security. (a) By December 31, 2014, you 
shall finalize the development of a new retirement savings security that 
can be made available through employers to their employees. This 
security shall be focused on reaching new and small-dollar savers and 
shall have low barriers to entry, including a low minimum opening 
amount. In developing this security, you shall ensure that it:

(i) protects the principal contributed while earning interest at a rate 
based on yields on outstanding Treasury securities;

(ii) offers savers the flexibility to take money out if they have an 
emergency and keep the same Treasury security if they change jobs; and

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(iii) is designed to help savers start on a path to long-term saving and 
serve as a stepping stone to the broader array of retirement products 
available in today's marketplace.

    (b) Within 90 days of the date of this memorandum, you shall begin 
work with employers, stakeholders, and, as appropriate, other Federal 
agencies to develop a pilot project to make the security developed 
pursuant to subsection (a) of this section available through payroll 
deduction to facilitate easy and automatic contributions.
Sec. 2. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be 
construed to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to a department or agency, or the head 
thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget 
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

    (b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable 
law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
    (c) This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any 
right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in 
equity by any party against the United States, its departments, 
agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other 
person.
    (d) You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in 
the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, January 29, 2014.
Memorandum of January 30, 2014

Job-Driven Training for Workers

Memorandum for the Secretary of Labor[,] the Secretary of Commerce[, 
and] the Secretary of Education
Giving workers the opportunity to acquire the skills that they need to 
pursue in-demand jobs and careers is critical to growing our economy, 
ensuring that everyone who works hard is rewarded, and building a strong 
middle class. Despite recent employment growth, far too many hard-
working individuals still have not been able to find a job or increase 
their earnings, and many businesses report difficulty hiring workers 
with the right skills for jobs that they want to fill.
It is critical that the Federal Government ensure that its policies and 
programs in the workforce and training system are designed to equip the 
Nation's workers with skills matching the needs of employers looking to 
hire. To achieve this goal, employers must identify the skills and 
credentials required for in-demand jobs and help develop training 
programs; workers and job seekers must have access to education and 
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unique needs and the requirements for good jobs and careers; and 
employers must have easy ways to find workers who have or can acquire 
those skills. We must take steps to ensure that all relevant Federal 
programs follow such a job-driven approach to training, and that these 
programs are accountable for getting Americans into good jobs and 
careers as quickly as possible. That is why I have asked the Vice 
President to lead a Government-wide review of relevant Federal programs.
Therefore, as part of the overall review process led by the Vice 
President, I hereby direct as follows:
Section 1. Job-Driven Reform of Federal Employment and Training 
Programs. (a) Within 180 days of the date of this memorandum and in 
coordination with the Office of the Vice President, the National 
Economic Council, the Domestic Policy Council, the Council of Economic 
Advisers, the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and the Office of 
Management and Budget, the Secretaries of Labor, Commerce, and Education 
(Secretaries), in consultation with other executive departments and 
agencies as appropriate, shall develop a specific action plan, to be 
provided to me through the Vice President, to make the workforce and 
training system more job-driven, integrated, and effective.
    (b) The action plan shall identify concrete steps to make Federal 
workforce and training programs and policies more focused on imparting 
relevant skills with job-market value, more easily accessed by employers 
and job seekers, and more accountable for producing positive employment 
and earning outcomes for the people they serve. Such steps shall be 
consistent with the following job-driven training principles:

(i) promoting more active engagement with industry, employers and employer 
associations, and worker representatives to identify the skills and 
supports workers need, and to make sure those skills are better 
communicated to education and training providers, workforce leaders, job 
seekers, and policy makers;

(ii) providing support for secondary and post-secondary education and 
training entities to equip individuals with the skills, competencies, and 
credentials necessary to help them obtain jobs, increase earnings, and 
advance their careers;

(iii) making available to workers, job seekers, and employers the best 
information regarding job demand, skills matching, supports, and education, 
training, and career options, as well as innovative approaches to training 
using learning science and advanced technology;

(iv) improving accountability for the outcomes of training programs, 
including employment and earnings outcomes;

(v) ensuring better alignment across secondary, post-secondary, and adult 
education, and workforce training, including coordinating Federal programs 
and promoting foundational skill development for employability, on-the-job 
training, and apprenticeship options; and

(vi) encouraging effective regional partnerships among industry, educators, 
worker representatives, nonprofits, and the workforce system to prepare, 
support, and train youth, unemployed workers, low-skilled employed adults, 
and others for career path employment and advancement.

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    (c) In developing the action plan, the Secretaries shall consult 
with industry, employers and employer associations, State and local 
leaders, economic development organizations, worker representatives, 
education and training providers, workforce leaders, and relevant 
nonprofit organizations.
    (d) In developing the action plan, the Secretaries shall review 
existing evidence of the job training strategies that most effectively 
achieve the goals of this memorandum, determine what information is 
lacking, and identify future research and evaluation that can be 
undertaken to ensure that Federal programs invest in effective 
practices.
Sec. 2. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be 
construed to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to a department or agency, or the head 
thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget 
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

    (b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable 
law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
    (c) This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any 
right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in 
equity by any party against the United States, its departments, 
agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other 
person.
    (d) The Secretary of Labor is authorized and directed to publish 
this memorandum in the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, January 30, 2014.
Memorandum of January 31, 2014

Enhancing Safeguards To Prevent the Undue Denial of Federal Employment 
Opportunities to the Unemployed and Those Facing Financial Difficulty 
Through No Fault of Their Own

Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies
The Federal Government is America's largest employer. While seeking to 
employ a talented and productive workforce, it has a responsibility to 
lead by example. Although executive departments and agencies (agencies) 
generally can, and do, take job applicants' employment history and other 
factors into account when making hiring decisions, it is the policy of 
my Administration that applicants should not face undue obstacles to 
Federal employment because they are unemployed or face financial 
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Government must continue to take steps to ensure the fair treatment of 
applicants, as well as incumbent Federal employees, who face financial 
difficulties through no fault of their own and make good faith efforts 
to meet those obligations. Therefore, I hereby direct as follows:
Section 1. Individuals Who Are Unemployed or Facing Financial 
Difficulty. (a) Agencies shall not make an unfavorable determination 
with respect to the suitability, fitness, or qualifications of an 
applicant for Federal employment because that applicant:

(i) is or was unemployed; or

(ii) has experienced or is experiencing financial difficulty through no 
fault of the applicant, if the applicant has undertaken a good-faith effort 
to meet his or her financial obligations.

    (b) Consistent with existing law, agencies shall not remove, 
suspend, or demote a current Federal employee if the basis of the action 
is that the employee has experienced, or is experiencing, financial 
difficulty through no fault of the employee, and the employee has 
undertaken a good-faith effort to meet his or her financial obligations.
    (c) Agencies shall review their recruiting and hiring practices to 
determine whether such processes intentionally or inadvertently place 
applicants at an undue disadvantage because of the factors set forth in 
subsection (a) of this section and report the results to the Director of 
the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) within 90 days of the date of 
this memorandum. Taking into account the results, the Director of OPM 
shall issue guidance to Chief Human Capital Officers to assist agencies 
with implementation of this memorandum.
Sec. 2. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be 
construed to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to a department or agency, or the head 
thereof;

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget 
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals;

(iii) the authority granted by law, Executive Order, or regulation to a 
department or agency, or the head thereof, to determine eligibility for 
access to classified information or to occupy a sensitive position; or

(iv) the authority granted by law or Executive Order to a department or 
agency, or the head thereof, to take adverse actions against Federal 
employees for their failure to comply with any law, rule, or regulation 
imposing upon them an obligation to satisfy in good faith their just 
financial obligations, including Federal, State, or local taxes.

    (b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable 
law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
    (c) This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any 
right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in 
equity by any party against the United States, its departments, 
agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other 
person.

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    (d) The Director of OPM is authorized and directed to publish this 
memorandum in the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, January 31, 2014.
Memorandum of January 31, 2014

Certification Concerning U.S. Participation in the United Nations 
Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali Consistent 
With Section 2005 of the American Servicemembers' Protection Act

Memorandum for the Secretary of State
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, and consistent with section 2005 
of the American Servicemembers' Protection Act of 2002 (22 U.S.C. 7424), 
concerning the participation of members of the Armed Forces of the 
United States in certain United Nations peacekeeping and peace 
enforcement operations, I hereby certify that members of the U.S. Armed 
Forces participating in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated 
Stabilization Mission in Mali are without risk of criminal prosecution 
or other assertion of jurisdiction by the International Criminal Court 
(ICC) because the Republic of Mali has entered into an agreement in 
accordance with Article 98 of the Rome Statute preventing the ICC from 
proceeding against members of the Armed Forces of the United States 
present in that country.
You are authorized and directed to publish this determination in the 
Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, January 31, 2014.
Notice of February 4, 2014

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in 
or in Relation to C[ocirc]te d'Ivoire

On February 7, 2006, by Executive Order 13396, the President declared a 
national emergency, pursuant to the International Emergency Economic 
Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706), to deal with the unusual and 
extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the 
United

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States constituted by the situation in or in relation to C[ocirc]te 
d'Ivoire and ordered related measures blocking the property of certain 
persons contributing to the conflict in C[ocirc]te d'Ivoire. The 
situation in or in relation to C[ocirc]te d'Ivoire, which has been 
addressed by the United Nations Security Council in Resolution 1572 of 
November 15, 2004, and subsequent resolutions, has resulted in the 
massacre of large numbers of civilians, widespread human rights abuses, 
significant political violence and unrest, and fatal attacks against 
international peacekeeping forces.
Since the inauguration of President Alassane Ouattara in May 2011, the 
Government of C[ocirc]te d'Ivoire has made progress in advancing 
democratic freedoms and economic development. While the Government of 
C[ocirc]te d'Ivoire and its people continue to make progress towards 
peace and prosperity, the situation in or in relation to C[ocirc]te 
d'Ivoire continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the 
national security and foreign policy of the United States. For this 
reason, the national emergency declared on February 7, 2006, and the 
measures adopted on that date to deal with that emergency, must continue 
in effect beyond February 7, 2014. Therefore, in accordance with section 
202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am 
continuing for 1 year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 
13396.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    February 4, 2014.
Notice of February 20, 2014

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya

On February 25, 2011, by Executive Order 13566, I declared a national 
emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act 
(50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with an unusual and extraordinary threat 
to the national security and foreign policy of the United States. I 
found that Colonel Muammar Qadhafi, his government, and close associates 
had taken extreme measures against the people of Libya, including by 
using weapons of war, mercenaries, and wanton violence against unarmed 
civilians. In addition, there was a serious risk that Libyan state 
assets would be misappropriated by Qadhafi, members of his government, 
members of his family, or his close associates if those assets were not 
protected. The foregoing circumstances, the prolonged attacks, and the 
increased numbers of Libyans seeking refuge in other countries caused a 
deterioration in the security of Libya and posed a serious risk to its 
stability, thereby constituting an unusual and extraordinary threat to 
the national security and foreign policy of the United States.
We are in the process of winding down the sanctions in response to 
developments in Libya, including the fall of Qadhafi and his government 
and the establishment of a democratically elected government. We are 
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closely with the new Libyan government and with the international 
community to effectively and appropriately ease restrictions on 
sanctioned entities, including by taking action consistent with the U.N. 
Security Council's decision to lift sanctions against the Central Bank 
of Libya and two other entities on December 16, 2011. The situation in 
Libya, however, continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to 
the national security and foreign policy of the United States and we 
need to protect against this threat and the diversion of assets or other 
abuse by certain members of Qadhafi's family and other former regime 
officials. Therefore, the national emergency declared on February 25, 
2011, and the measures adopted on that date to deal with that emergency, 
must continue in effect beyond February 25, 2014. Therefore, in 
accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 
U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency 
declared in Executive Order 13566.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    February 20, 2014.
Presidential Determination No. 2014-8 of February 24, 2014

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

Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of Energy
I have considered the proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the 
Government of the United States of America and the Government of the 
Socialist Republic of Vietnam Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear 
Energy, along with the views, recommendations, and statements of the 
interested agencies.
I have determined that the performance of the Agreement will promote, 
and will not constitute an unreasonable risk to, the common defense and 
security. Pursuant to section 123 b. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, 
as amended (42 U.S.C. 2153(b)), I hereby approve the proposed Agreement 
and authorize the Secretary of State to arrange for its execution.
The Secretary of State is authorized to publish this determination in 
the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, February 24, 2014.

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Notice of February 25, 2014

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Cuba and of the 
Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and 
Movement of Vessels

On March 1, 1996, by Proclamation 6867, a national emergency was 
declared to address the disturbance or threatened disturbance of 
international relations caused by the February 24, 1996, destruction by 
the Cuban government of two unarmed U.S.-registered civilian aircraft in 
international airspace north of Cuba. On February 26, 2004, by 
Proclamation 7757, the national emergency was extended and its scope was 
expanded to deny monetary and material support to the Cuban government. 
The Cuban government has not demonstrated that it will refrain from the 
use of excessive force against U.S. vessels or aircraft that may engage 
in memorial activities or peaceful protest north of Cuba. In addition, 
the unauthorized entry of any U.S.-registered vessel into Cuban 
territorial waters continues to be detrimental to the foreign policy of 
the United States. Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the 
National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing the 
national emergency with respect to Cuba and the emergency authority 
relating to the regulation of the anchorage and movement of vessels set 
out in Proclamation 6867 as amended by Proclamation 7757.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    February 25, 2014.
Memorandum of February 27, 2014

Creating and Expanding Ladders of Opportunity for Boys and Young Men of 
Color

Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies
Over the course of my Administration, we have made consistent progress 
on important goals such as reducing high school dropout rates and 
lowering unemployment and crime. Yet as the Congress, State and local 
governments, research institutions, and leading private-sector 
organizations have all recognized, persistent gaps in employment, 
educational outcomes, and career skills remain for many boys and young 
men of color throughout their lives.
Many boys and young men of color will arrive at kindergarten less 
prepared than their peers in early language and literacy skills, leaving 
them less likely to finish school. Labor-force participation rates for 
young men of color have dropped, and far too many lack the skills they 
need to succeed. The disproportionate number of African American and 
Hispanic young men who are unemployed or involved in the criminal 
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undermines family and community stability and is a drag on State and 
Federal budgets. And, young men of color are far more likely to be 
victims of murder than their white peers, accounting for almost half of 
the country's murder victims each year. These outcomes are troubling, 
and they represent only a portion of the social and economic cost to our 
Nation when the full potential of so many boys and young men is left 
unrealized.
By focusing on the critical challenges, risk factors, and opportunities 
for boys and young men of color at key life stages, we can improve their 
long-term outcomes and ability to contribute to the Nation's 
competiveness, economic mobility and growth, and civil society. 
Unlocking their full potential will benefit not only them, but all 
Americans.
Therefore, I am establishing the My Brother's Keeper initiative, an 
interagency effort to improve measurably the expected educational and 
life outcomes for and address the persistent opportunity gaps faced by 
boys and young men of color. The initiative will help us determine the 
public and private efforts that are working and how to expand upon them, 
how the Federal Government's own policies and programs can better 
support these efforts, and how to better involve State and local 
officials, the private sector, and the philanthropic community.
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, I hereby direct the following:
Section 1. My Brother's Keeper Task Force. (a) There is established a My 
Brother's Keeper Task Force (Task Force) to develop a coordinated 
Federal effort to improve significantly the expected life outcomes for 
boys and young men of color (including African Americans, Hispanic 
Americans, and Native Americans) and their contributions to U.S. 
prosperity. The Task Force shall be chaired by the Assistant to the 
President and Cabinet Secretary. In addition to the Chair, the Task 
Force shall consist of the following members:

(i) the Attorney General;

(ii) the Secretary of Agriculture;

(iii) the Secretary of Commerce;

(iv) the Secretary of Defense;

(v) the Secretary of Education;

(vi) the Secretary of Health and Human Services;

(vii) the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development;

(viii) the Secretary of the Interior;

(ix) the Secretary of Labor;

(x) the Secretary of Transportation;

(xi) the Director of the Office of Management and Budget;

(xii) the Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers;

(xiii) the Director of the Office of Personnel Management;

(xiv) the Administrator of the Small Business Administration;

(xv) the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and 
Community Service;

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(xvi) the Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs and 
Public Engagement;

(xvii) the Director of the Domestic Policy Council;

(xviii) the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy;

(xix) the Director of the National Economic Council; and

(xx) the heads of such other executive departments, agencies, and offices 
as the Chair may, from time to time, designate.

    (b) A member of the Task Force may designate a senior-level official 
who is from the member's department, agency, or office, and is a full-
time officer or employee of the Federal Government, to perform the day-
to-day Task Force functions of the member. At the direction of the 
Chair, the Task Force may establish subgroups consisting exclusively of 
Task Force members or their designees under this subsection, as 
appropriate.
    (c) The Deputy Secretary of Education shall serve as Executive 
Director of the Task Force, determine its agenda, convene regular 
meetings of the Task Force, and supervise its work under the direction 
of the Chair. The Department of Education shall provide funding and 
administrative support for the Task Force to the extent permitted by law 
and within existing appropriations. Each executive department or agency 
shall bear its own expenses for participating in the Task Force.
Sec. 2. Mission and Function of the Task Force. (a) The Task Force 
shall, consistent with applicable law, work across executive departments 
and agencies to:

(i) develop a comprehensive public Web site, to be maintained by the 
Department of Education, that will assess, on an ongoing basis, critical 
indicators of life outcomes for boys and young men of color (and other 
ethnic, income, and relevant subgroups) in absolute and relative terms;

(ii) assess the impact of Federal policies, regulations, and programs of 
general applicability on boys and young men of color, so as to develop 
proposals that will enhance positive outcomes and eliminate or reduce 
negative ones;

(iii) create an Administration-wide, online public portal to identify and 
disseminate successful programs and practices that improve outcomes for 
boys and young men of color;

(iv) recommend, where appropriate, incentives for the broad adoption by 
national, State, and local public and private decisionmakers of effective 
and innovative strategies and practices for providing opportunities to and 
improving outcomes for boys and young men of color;

(v) consistent with applicable privacy laws and regulations, provide 
relevant Federal data assets and expertise to public and private efforts to 
increase opportunities and improve life outcomes for boys and young men of 
color, and explore ways to coordinate with State and local governments and 
non-governmental actors with useful data and expertise;

(vi) ensure coordination with other Federal interagency groups and relevant 
public-private initiatives;

(vii) work with external stakeholders to highlight the opportunities, 
challenges, and efforts affecting boys and young men of color; and

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(viii) recommend to the President means of ensuring sustained efforts 
within the Federal Government and continued partnership with the private 
sector and philanthropic community as set forth in this memorandum.

    (b) The Task Force shall focus on evidence-based intervention points 
and issues facing boys and young men of color up to the age of 25, with 
a particular focus on issues important to young men under the age of 15. 
Specifically, the Task Force shall focus on the following issues, among 
others: access to early childhood supports; grade school literacy; 
pathways to college and a career, including issues arising from school 
disciplinary action; access to mentoring services and support networks; 
and interactions with the criminal justice system and violent crime.
    (c) Within 30 days of the date of this memorandum, each member of 
the Task Force shall provide recommended indicators of life outcomes for 
the public Web site described in subsection (a)(i) of this section, and 
a plan for providing data on such indicators.
    (d) Within 45 days of the date of this memorandum, each member of 
the Task Force shall identify any relevant programs and data-driven 
assessments within the member's department or agency for consideration 
in the portal described in subsection (a)(iii) of this section.
    (e) Within 90 days of the date of this memorandum, the Task Force 
shall provide the President with a report on its progress and 
recommendations with respect to the functions set forth in subsection 
(a) of this section. Additionally, the Task Force shall provide, within 
1 year of the date of this memorandum, a status report to the President 
regarding the implementation of this memorandum.
Sec. 3. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be 
construed to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law or Executive Order to an agency, or the 
head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget 
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

    (b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable 
law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
    (c) This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any 
right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in 
equity by any party against the United States, its departments, 
agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other 
person.
    (d) The Secretary of Education is hereby authorized and directed to 
publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, February 27, 2014.

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Notice of February 28, 2014

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Zimbabwe

On March 6, 2003, by Executive Order 13288, the President declared a 
national emergency and blocked the property of certain persons, pursuant 
to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-
1706), to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the foreign 
policy of the United States constituted by the actions and policies of 
certain members of the Government of Zimbabwe and other persons to 
undermine Zimbabwe's democratic processes or institutions. These actions 
and policies had contributed to the deliberate breakdown in the rule of 
law in Zimbabwe, to politically motivated violence and intimidation in 
that country, and to political and economic instability in the southern 
African region.
On November 22, 2005, the President issued Executive Order 13391 to take 
additional steps with respect to the national emergency declared in 
Executive Order 13288 by ordering the blocking of the property of 
certain persons who undermine democratic processes or institutions in 
Zimbabwe.
On July 25, 2008, the President issued Executive Order 13469, which 
expanded the scope of the national emergency declared in Executive Order 
13288 and authorized the blocking of the property of certain persons 
determined to have engaged in actions or policies to undermine 
democratic processes or institutions in Zimbabwe, to commit acts of 
violence and other human rights abuses against political opponents, and 
to engage in public corruption.
The actions and policies of these persons continue to pose an unusual 
and extraordinary threat to the foreign policy of the United States. For 
this reason, the national emergency declared on March 6, 2003, and the 
measures adopted on that date, on November 22, 2005, and on July 25, 
2008, to deal with that emergency, must continue in effect beyond March 
6, 2014. Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National 
Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the 
national emergency declared in Executive Order 13288.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    February 28, 2014.

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Order of March 10, 2014

Sequestration Order for Fiscal Year 2015 Pursuant To Section 251A of the 
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, as Amended

By the authority vested in me as President by the laws of the United 
States of America, and in accordance with section 251A of the Balanced 
Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act (the ``Act''), as amended, 2 
U.S.C. 901a, I hereby order that, on October 1, 2014, direct spending 
budgetary resources for fiscal year 2015 in each non-exempt budget 
account be reduced by the amount calculated by the Office of Management 
and Budget in its report to the Congress of March 10, 2014.
All sequestrations shall be made in strict accordance with the 
requirements of section 251A of the Act and the specifications of the 
Office of Management and Budget's report of March 10, 2014, prepared 
pursuant to section 251A(9) of the Act.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, March 10, 2014.
Notice of March 12, 2014

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran

On March 15, 1995, by Executive Order 12957, the President declared a 
national emergency with respect to Iran, pursuant to the International 
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706), to deal with the 
unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign 
policy, and economy of the United States constituted by the actions and 
policies of the Government of Iran. On May 6, 1995, the President issued 
Executive Order 12959, imposing more comprehensive sanctions on Iran to 
further respond to this threat. On August 19, 1997, the President issued 
Executive Order 13059, consolidating and clarifying the previous orders. 
I took additional steps pursuant to this national emergency in Executive 
Order 13553 of September 28, 2010, Executive Order 13574 of May 23, 
2011, Executive Order 13590 of November 20, 2011, Executive Order 13599 
of February 5, 2012, Executive Order 13606 of April 22, 2012, Executive 
Order 13608 of May 1, 2012, Executive Order 13622 of July 30, 2012, 
Executive Order 13628 of October 9, 2012, and Executive Order 13645 of 
June 3, 2013.
While the Joint Plan of Action (JPOA) between the P5+1 and Iran that 
went into effect on January 20, 2014, marks the first time in a decade 
that Iran has agreed to and taken specific actions to halt its nuclear 
program and roll it back in key respects, certain actions and policies 
of the Government of Iran continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary 
threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the 
United States. For this reason,

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the national emergency declared on March 15, 1995, must continue in 
effect beyond March 15, 2014. Therefore, in accordance with section 
202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am 
continuing for 1 year the national emergency with respect to Iran 
declared in Executive Order 12957. The emergency declared by Executive 
Order 12957 constitutes an emergency separate from that declared on 
November 14, 1979, by Executive Order 12170. This renewal, therefore, is 
distinct from the emergency renewal of November 2013.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    March 12, 2014.
Memorandum of March 13, 2014

Updating and Modernizing Overtime Regulations

Memorandum for the Secretary of Labor
The Fair Labor Standards Act (the ``Act''), 29 U.S.C. 201 et seq., 
provides basic rights and wage protections for American workers, 
including Federal minimum wage and overtime requirements. Most workers 
covered under the Act must receive overtime pay of at least 1.5 times 
their regular pay rate for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week.
However, regulations regarding exemptions from the Act's overtime 
requirement, particularly for executive, administrative, and 
professional employees (often referred to as ``white collar'' 
exemptions) have not kept up with our modern economy. Because these 
regulations are outdated, millions of Americans lack the protections of 
overtime and even the right to the minimum wage.
Therefore, I hereby direct you to propose revisions to modernize and 
streamline the existing overtime regulations. In doing so, you shall 
consider how the regulations could be revised to update existing 
protections consistent with the intent of the Act; address the changing 
nature of the workplace; and simplify the regulations to make them 
easier for both workers and businesses to understand and apply.
This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any right or 
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by 
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or 
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Nothing in this memorandum shall be construed to impair or otherwise 
affect the authority granted by law to a department or agency, or the 
head thereof.

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You are hereby authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the 
Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, March 13, 2014.
Notice of April 7, 2014

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Somalia

On April 12, 2010, by Executive Order 13536, I declared a national 
emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act 
(50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat 
to the national security and foreign policy of the United States 
constituted by the deterioration of the security situation and the 
persistence of violence in Somalia, acts of piracy and armed robbery at 
sea off the coast of Somalia, which have repeatedly been the subject of 
United Nations Security Council resolutions, and violations of the arms 
embargo imposed by the United Nations Security Council.
On July 20, 2012, I issued Executive Order 13620 to take additional 
steps to deal with the national emergency declared in Executive Order 
13536 in view of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2036 of 
February 22, 2012, and Resolution 2002 of July 29, 2011, and to address: 
exports of charcoal from Somalia, which generate significant revenue for 
al-Shabaab; the misappropriation of Somali public assets; and certain 
acts of violence committed against civilians in Somalia, all of which 
contribute to the deterioration of the security situation and the 
persistence of violence in Somalia.
Because the situation with respect to Somalia continues to pose an 
unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign 
policy of the United States, the national emergency declared on April 
12, 2010, and the measures adopted on that date and on July 20, 2012, to 
deal with that emergency, must continue in effect beyond April 12, 2014. 
Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies 
Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national 
emergency declared in Executive Order 13536.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    April 7, 2014.

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Memorandum of April 8, 2014

Advancing Pay Equality Through Compensation Data Collection

Memorandum for the Secretary of Labor
While working women have made extraordinary progress over the past five 
decades since enactment of the Equal Pay Act of 1963, they still earn 
only 77 cents for every dollar that a man earns. For African-American 
women and Latinas, the pay gap is even greater. This pay differential 
shortchanges women and their families by thousands of dollars a year, 
and potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars over a lifetime. 
Moreover, given the connected impact on benefits and retirement savings, 
the loss and the accompanying threat to economic security are even 
greater.
Federal law, including the Equal Pay Act of 1963, Title VII of the Civil 
Rights Act of 1964, and Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965 
(Equal Employment Opportunity), specifically prohibits compensating men 
and women differently for the same work. Effective enforcement of this 
mandate, however, is impeded by a lack of sufficiently robust and 
reliable data on employee compensation, including data by sex and race. 
The National Equal Pay Task Force, which I created to improve 
enforcement of equal pay laws, identified this lack of data as a barrier 
to closing the persistent pay gap for women and minorities. To address 
this lack of data, the Department of Labor (DOL) solicited stakeholder 
input on the design and operation of a potential compensation data 
collection tool in an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) 
published on August 10, 2011. The extensive response to the ANPRM 
provides ample information from which DOL can develop a tool that will 
enhance the effectiveness of its enforcement.
Therefore, I hereby direct you to propose, within 120 days of the date 
of this memorandum, a rule that would require Federal contractors and 
subcontractors to submit to DOL summary data on the compensation paid 
their employees, including data by sex and race. In doing so, you shall 
consider approaches that: (1) maximize efficiency and effectiveness by 
enabling DOL to direct its enforcement resources toward entities for 
which reported data suggest potential discrepancies in worker 
compensation, and not toward entities for which there is no evidence of 
potential pay violations; (2) minimize, to the extent feasible, the 
burden on Federal contractors and subcontractors and in particular small 
entities, including small businesses and small nonprofit organizations; 
and (3) use the data to encourage greater voluntary compliance by 
employers with Federal pay laws and to identify and analyze industry 
trends. To the extent feasible, you shall avoid new record-keeping 
requirements and rely on existing reporting frameworks to collect the 
summary data. In addition, in developing the proposal you should 
consider independent studies regarding the collection of compensation 
data.
This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any right or 
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by 
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or 
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.

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You are hereby authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the 
Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, April 8, 2014.
Notice of May 7, 2014

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions of 
the Government of Syria

On May 11, 2004, pursuant to his authority under the International 
Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1701-1706, and the Syria 
Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003, Public 
Law 108-175, the President issued Executive Order 13338, in which he 
declared a national emergency with respect to the actions of the 
Government of Syria. To deal with this national emergency, Executive 
Order 13338 authorized the blocking of property of certain persons and 
prohibited the exportation or re-exportation of certain goods to Syria. 
The national emergency was modified in scope and relied upon for 
additional steps taken in Executive Order 13399 of April 25, 2006, 
Executive Order 13460 of February 13, 2008, Executive Order 13572 of 
April 29, 2011, Executive Order 13573 of May 18, 2011, Executive Order 
13582 of August 17, 2011, Executive Order 13606 of April 22, 2012, and 
Executive Order 13608 of May 1, 2012.
The President took these actions to deal with the unusual and 
extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and 
economy of the United States constituted by the actions of the 
Government of Syria in supporting terrorism, maintaining its then-
existing occupation of Lebanon, pursuing weapons of mass destruction and 
missile programs, and undermining U.S. and international efforts with 
respect to the stabilization and reconstruction of Iraq.
The regime's brutal war on the Syrian people, who have been calling for 
freedom and a representative government, endangers not only the Syrian 
people themselves but also is generating instability throughout the 
region. The Syrian regime's actions and policies, including the use of 
chemical weapons, supporting terrorist organizations, and impeding the 
Lebanese government's ability to function effectively, continue to pose 
an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign 
policy, and economy of the United States. As a result, the national 
emergency declared on May 11, 2004, and the measures to deal with that 
emergency adopted on that date in Executive Order 13338; on April 25, 
2006, in Executive Order 13399; on February 13, 2008, in Executive Order 
13460; on April 29, 2011, in Executive Order 13572; on May 18, 2011, in 
Executive Order 13573; on August 17, 2011, in Executive Order 13582; on 
April 22, 2012, in Executive Order 13606; and on May 1, 2012, in 
Executive Order 13608; must continue in effect beyond May 11, 2014. 
Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies 
Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622(d), I am continuing

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for 1 year the national emergency declared with respect to the actions 
of the Government of Syria.
In addition, the United States condemns the Asad regime's use of brutal 
violence and human rights abuses and calls on the Asad regime to stop 
its violent war and allow a political transition in Syria that will 
forge a credible path to a future of greater freedom, democracy, 
opportunity, and justice.
The United States will consider changes in the composition, policies, 
and actions of the Government of Syria in determining whether to 
continue or terminate this national emergency in the future.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    May 7, 2014.
Notice of May 12, 2014

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Yemen

On May 16, 2012, by Executive Order 13611, I declared a national 
emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act 
(50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat 
to the national security and foreign policy of the United States 
constituted by the actions and policies of certain members of the 
Government of Yemen and others that threatened Yemen's peace, security, 
and stability, including by obstructing the implementation of the 
agreement of November 23, 2011, between the Government of Yemen and 
those in opposition to it, which provided for a peaceful transition of 
power that meets the legitimate demands and aspirations of the Yemeni 
people for change, and by obstructing the political process in Yemen.
The actions and policies of certain members of the Government of Yemen 
and others in threatening Yemen's peace, security, and stability 
continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national 
security and foreign policy of the United States. For this reason, the 
national emergency declared on May 16, 2012, to deal with that threat 
must continue in effect beyond May 16, 2014. Therefore, in accordance 
with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), 
I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency declared in Executive 
Order 13611.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    May 12, 2014.

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Notice of May 15, 2014

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Burma

On May 20, 1997, the President issued Executive Order 13047, certifying 
to the Congress under section 570(b) of the Foreign Operations, Export 
Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1997 (Public Law 
104-208), that the Government of Burma had committed large-scale 
repression of the democratic opposition in Burma after September 30, 
1996, thereby invoking the prohibition on new investment in Burma by 
United States persons contained in that section. The President also 
declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency 
Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1701-1706, to deal with the unusual and 
extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the 
United States constituted by the actions and policies of the Government 
of Burma.
Because the actions and policies of the Government of Burma continue to 
pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and 
foreign policy of the United States, the national emergency declared on 
May 20, 1997, and the measures adopted to deal with the emergency in 
Executive Orders 13047 of May 20, 1997; 13310 of July 28, 2003; 13448 of 
October 18, 2007; 13464 of April 30, 2008; 13619 of July 11, 2012; and 
13651 of August 6, 2013, must continue in effect beyond May 20, 2014. 
Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies 
Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national 
emergency with respect to Burma declared in Executive Order 13047. This 
notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted to the 
Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    May 15, 2014.
Notice of May 19, 2014

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization 
of Iraq

On May 22, 2003, by Executive Order 13303, the President declared a 
national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic 
Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and 
extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the 
United States posed by obstacles to the continued reconstruction of 
Iraq, the restoration and maintenance of peace and security in the 
country, and the development of political, administrative, and economic 
institutions in Iraq.
The obstacles to the orderly reconstruction of Iraq, the restoration and 
maintenance of peace and security in the country, and the development of 
political, administrative, and economic institutions in Iraq continue to 
pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and 
foreign policy of the United States. For this reason, the national 
emergency declared in Executive Order 13303, as modified in scope and 
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additional steps taken in Executive Order 13315 of August 28, 2003, 
Executive Order 13350 of July 29, 2004, Executive Order 13364 of 
November 29, 2004, and Executive Order 13438 of July 17, 2007, must 
continue in effect beyond May 22, 2014. Therefore, in accordance with 
section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am 
continuing for 1 year the national emergency with respect to the 
stabilization of Iraq declared in Executive Order 13303.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    May 19, 2014.
Presidential Determination No. 2014-9 of May 19, 2014

Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs Relating to South Sudan

Memorandum for the Secretary of State
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States, including section 2(c)(1) of the Migration 
and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962 (the ``Act'') (22 U.S.C. 2601(c)(1)), 
I hereby determine, pursuant to section 2(c)(1) of the Act, that it is 
important to the national interest to furnish assistance under the Act, 
in an amount not to exceed $50 million from the United States Emergency 
Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund, for the purpose of meeting 
unexpected urgent refugee and migration needs resulting from the crisis 
in South Sudan, including by contributions to international, 
governmental, and nongovernmental organizations and payment of 
administrative expenses of the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and 
Migration of the Department of State.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the 
Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, May 19, 2014.
Presidential Determination No. 2014-10 of June 2, 2014

Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act

Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Pursuant to the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution 
and the laws of the United States, including section 7(a) of the 
Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-45) (the ``Act''), I 
hereby determine that it is necessary, in order to protect the national 
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United States, to suspend for a period of 6 months the limitations set 
forth in sections 3(b) and 7(b) of the Act.
You are authorized and directed to transmit this determination to the 
Congress, accompanied by a report in accordance with section 7(a) of the 
Act, and to publish the determination in the Federal Register.
This suspension shall take effect after the transmission of this 
determination and report to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, June 2, 2014.
Presidential Determination No. 2014-11 of June 4, 2014

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

Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of the Treasury[, 
and] the Secretary of Energy
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States, after carefully considering the report 
submitted to the Congress by the Energy Information Administration on 
April 24, 2014, and other relevant factors, including global economic 
conditions, increased oil production by certain countries, and the level 
of spare capacity, I determine, pursuant to section 1245(d)(4)(B) and 
(C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, 
Public Law 112-81, and consistent with prior determinations, that there 
is a sufficient supply of petroleum and petroleum products from 
countries other than Iran to permit a significant reduction in the 
volume of petroleum and petroleum products purchased from Iran by or 
through foreign financial institutions.
I will continue to monitor this situation closely.
The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to publish this 
memorandum in the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, June 4, 2014.

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Memorandum of June 9, 2014

Helping Struggling Federal Student Loan Borrowers Manage Their Debt

Memorandum for the Secretary of the Treasury[, and] the Secretary of 
Education
A college education is the single most important investment that 
Americans can make in their futures. College remains a good investment, 
resulting in higher earnings and a lower risk of unemployment. 
Unfortunately, for many low- and middle-income families, college is 
slipping out of reach. Over the past three decades, the average tuition 
at a public four-year college has more than tripled, while a typical 
family's income has increased only modestly. More students than ever are 
relying on loans to pay for college. Today, 71 percent of those earning 
a bachelor's degree graduate with debt, which averages $29,400. While 
most students are able to repay their loans, many feel burdened by debt, 
especially as they seek to start a family, buy a home, launch a 
business, or save for retirement.
Over the past several years, my Administration has worked to ensure that 
college remains affordable and student debt is manageable, including 
through raising the maximum Pell Grant award by nearly $1,000, creating 
the American Opportunity Tax Credit, and expanding access to student 
loan repayment plans, where monthly obligations are calibrated to a 
borrower's income and debt. These income-driven repayment plans, like my 
Pay As You Earn plan, which caps a Federal student loan borrower's 
payments at 10 percent of income, can be an effective tool to help 
individuals manage their debt, and pursue their careers while avoiding 
consequences of defaulting on a Federal student loan, such as a damaged 
credit rating, a tax refund offset, or garnished wages.
While my Administration has made significant strides in expanding 
repayment options available to borrowers and building awareness of 
income-driven repayment plans, more needs to be done. Currently, not all 
student borrowers of Federal Direct Loans can cap their monthly loan 
payments at 10 percent of income, and too many struggling borrowers are 
still unaware of the options available to them to help responsibly 
manage their debt.
Therefore, by the authority vested in me as President by the 
Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby 
direct the following:
Section 1. Expanding the President's Pay As You Earn Plan to More 
Federal Direct Loan Borrowers. Within 1 year after the date of this 
memorandum, the Secretary of Education shall propose regulations that 
will allow additional students who borrowed Federal Direct Loans to cap 
their Federal student loan payments at 10 percent of their income. The 
Secretary shall seek to target this option to those borrowers who would 
otherwise struggle to repay their loans. The Secretary shall issue final 
regulations in a timely fashion after considering all public comments, 
as appropriate, with the goal of making the repayment option available 
to borrowers by December 31, 2015.
Sec. 2.  Improving Communication Strategies to Help Vulnerable 
Borrowers. By December 31, 2014, the Secretary of Education shall 
develop, evaluate, and implement new targeted strategies to reach 
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may be struggling to repay their Federal student loans to ensure that 
they have the information they need to select the best repayment option 
and avoid future default. In addition to focusing on borrowers who have 
fallen behind on their loan payments, the Secretary's effort shall focus 
on borrowers who have left college without completing their education, 
borrowers who have missed their first loan payment, and borrowers 
(especially those with low balances) who have defaulted on their loans 
to help them rehabilitate their loans with income-based monthly 
payments. The Secretary of Education shall incorporate data analytics 
into the communications efforts and evaluate these new strategies to 
identify areas for improvement and build on successful practices.
Sec. 3. Encouraging Support and Awareness of Repayment Options for 
Borrowers During Tax Filing Season. By September 30, 2014, the Secretary 
of the Treasury and the Secretary of Education shall invite private-
sector entities to enter into partnerships to better educate borrowers 
about income-based repayment plans during the tax filing season in 2015. 
Building off of prior work, the Secretaries shall further develop 
effective ways to inform borrowers about their repayment options during 
the tax filing season in 2015, as well as through personalized financial 
management tools.
Sec. 4. Promoting Stronger Collaboration to Ensure That Students and 
Their Families Have the Information They Need to Make Informed Borrowing 
Decisions. By September 30, 2014, the Secretary of Education, in 
consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall develop a pilot 
project to test the effectiveness of loan counseling resources, 
including the Department of Education's Financial Awareness Counseling 
Tool. The Secretary of Education shall convene higher education experts 
and student-debt researchers to identify ways to evaluate and strengthen 
loan counseling for Federal student loan borrowers. Additionally, the 
Secretaries shall collaborate with organizations representing students, 
teachers, nurses, social workers, entrepreneurs, and business owners, 
among others, to help borrowers represented by these organizations learn 
more about the repayment options that are available to them in financing 
their investment in higher education and managing their debt, and to 
provide more comparative, customized resources to those borrowers when 
possible.
Sec. 5. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be 
construed to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to an agency, or the head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget 
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

(b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable law 
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any right 
or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity 
by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or 
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.

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(d) The Secretary of Education is hereby authorized and directed to 
publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, June 9, 2014.
Notice of June 10, 2014

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

On June 16, 2006, by Executive Order 13405, the President declared a 
national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic 
Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and 
extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the 
United States constituted by the actions and policies of certain members 
of the Government of Belarus and other persons to undermine Belarus's 
democratic processes or institutions, manifested in the fundamentally 
undemocratic March 2006 elections, to commit human rights abuses related 
to political repression, including detentions and disappearances, and to 
engage in public corruption, including by diverting or misusing 
Belarusian public assets or by misusing public authority.
The actions and policies of certain members of the Government of Belarus 
and other persons continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat 
to the national security and foreign policy of the United States. For 
this reason, the national emergency declared on June 16, 2006, and the 
measures adopted on that date to deal with that emergency, must continue 
in effect beyond June 16, 2014. Therefore, in accordance with section 
202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am 
continuing for 1 year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 
13405.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    June 10, 2014.

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Notice of June 19, 2014

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

On June 25, 2012, by Executive Order 13617, I declared a national 
emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act 
(50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat 
to the national security and foreign policy of the United States 
constituted by the risk of nuclear proliferation created by the 
accumulation of a large volume of weapons-usable fissile material in the 
territory of the Russian Federation.
Full implementation of the Agreement Between the Government of the 
United States of America and the Government of the Russian Federation 
Concerning the Disposition of Highly Enriched Uranium Extracted from 
Nuclear Weapons, dated February 18, 1993, and related contracts and 
agreements (collectively, the ``HEU Agreements'') is essential to the 
attainment of U.S. national security and foreign policy goals. Assets of 
the Government of the Russian Federation directly related to the 
implementation of the HEU Agreements may be subject to attachment, 
judgment, decree, lien, execution, garnishment, or other judicial 
process, thereby jeopardizing the full implementation of the HEU 
Agreements to the detriment of U.S. national security and foreign 
policy. In order to ensure the preservation and proper and complete 
transfer to the Government of the Russian Federation of all payments due 
to it under the HEU Agreements, in Executive Order 13617 I ordered the 
blocking of all property and interests in property of the Government of 
the Russian Federation directly related to the implementation of the HEU 
Agreements and declared any attachment, judgment, decree, lien, 
execution, garnishment, or other judicial process with respect to such 
blocked property to be null and void, unless licensed or authorized 
pursuant to Executive Order 13617 or Executive Order 13159 of June 21, 
2000.
The risk of nuclear proliferation created by the accumulation of a large 
volume of weapons-usable fissile material in the territory of the 
Russian Federation continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat 
to the national security and foreign policy of the United States. For 
this reason, the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13617 of 
June 25, 2012, and the measures adopted on that date to deal with that 
emergency, must continue in effect beyond June 25, 2014. Therefore, in 
accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 
U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency 
declared with respect to the disposition of Russian highly enriched 
uranium declared in Executive Order 13617.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    June 19, 2014.

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Memorandum of June 20, 2014

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

Memorandum for Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies
Pollinators contribute substantially to the economy of the United States 
and are vital to keeping fruits, nuts, and vegetables in our diets. 
Honey bee pollination alone adds more than $15 billion in value to 
agricultural crops each year in the United States. Over the past few 
decades, there has been a significant loss of pollinators, including 
honey bees, native bees, birds, bats, and butterflies, from the 
environment. The problem is serious and requires immediate attention to 
ensure the sustainability of our food production systems, avoid 
additional economic impact on the agricultural sector, and protect the 
health of the environment.
Pollinator losses have been severe. The number of migrating Monarch 
butterflies sank to the lowest recorded population level in 2013-14, and 
there is an imminent risk of failed migration. The continued loss of 
commercial honey bee colonies poses a threat to the economic stability 
of commercial beekeeping and pollination operations in the United 
States, which could have profound implications for agriculture and food. 
Severe yearly declines create concern that bee colony losses could reach 
a point from which the commercial pollination industry would not be able 
to adequately recover. The loss of native bees, which also play a key 
role in pollination of crops, is much less studied, but many native bee 
species are believed to be in decline. Scientists believe that bee 
losses are likely caused by a combination of stressors, including poor 
bee nutrition, loss of forage lands, parasites, pathogens, lack of 
genetic diversity, and exposure to pesticides.
Given the breadth, severity, and persistence of pollinator losses, it is 
critical to expand Federal efforts and take new steps to reverse 
pollinator losses and help restore populations to healthy levels. These 
steps should include the development of new public-private partnerships 
and increased citizen engagement. Therefore, by the authority vested in 
me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of 
America, I hereby direct the following:
Section 1. Establishing the Pollinator Health Task Force. There is 
hereby established the Pollinator Health Task Force (Task Force), to be 
co-chaired by the Secretary of Agriculture and the Administrator of the 
Environmental Protection Agency. In addition to the Co-Chairs, the Task 
Force shall also include the heads, or their designated representatives, 
from:
    (a) the Department of State;
    (b) the Department of Defense;
    (c) the Department of the Interior;
    (d) the Department of Housing and Urban Development;
    (e) the Department of Transportation;
    (f) the Department of Energy;
    (g) the Department of Education;
    (h) the Council on Environmental Quality;

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    (i) the Domestic Policy Council;
    (j) the General Services Administration;
    (k) the National Science Foundation;
    (l) the National Security Council Staff;
    (m) the Office of Management and Budget;
    (n) the Office of Science and Technology Policy; and
    (o) such executive departments, agencies, and offices as the Co-
Chairs may designate.
Sec. 2. Mission and Function of the Task Force. Within 180 days of the 
date of this memorandum, the Task Force shall develop a National 
Pollinator Health Strategy (Strategy), which shall include explicit 
goals, milestones, and metrics to measure progress. The Strategy shall 
include the following components:
    (a) Pollinator Research Action Plan. The Strategy shall include an 
Action Plan (Plan) to focus Federal efforts on understanding, 
preventing, and recovering from pollinator losses. The Plan shall be 
informed by research on relevant topics and include:

(i) studies of the health of managed honey bees and native bees, including 
longitudinal studies, to determine the relative contributions of, and 
mitigation strategies for, different stressors leading to species declines 
and colony collapse disorder, including exposure to pesticides, poor 
nutrition, parasites and other pests, toxins, loss of habitat and reduced 
natural forage, pathogens, and unsustainable management practices;

(ii) plans for expanded collection and sharing of data related to 
pollinator losses, technologies for continuous monitoring of honey bee hive 
health, and use of public-private partnerships, as appropriate, to provide 
information on the status and trends of managed hive losses;

(iii) assessments of the status of native pollinators, including the 
Monarch butterfly and bees, and modeling of native pollinator populations 
and habitats;

(iv) strategies for developing affordable seed mixes, including native 
pollinator-friendly plants, for maintenance of honey bees and other 
pollinators, and guidelines for and evaluations of the effectiveness of 
using pollinator-friendly seed mixes for restoration and reclamation 
projects;

(v) identification of existing and new methods and best practices to reduce 
pollinator exposure to pesticides, and new cost-effective ways to control 
bee pests and diseases; and

(vi) strategies for targeting resources toward areas of high risk and 
restoration potential and prioritizing plans for restoration of pollinator 
habitat, based on those areas that will yield the greatest expected net 
benefits.

    (b) Public Education Plan. The Strategy shall include plans for 
expanding and coordinating public education programs outlining steps 
individuals and businesses can take to help address the loss of 
pollinators. It shall also include recommendations for a coordinated 
public education campaign aimed at individuals, corporations, small 
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museums to significantly increase public awareness of the importance of 
pollinators and the steps that can be taken to protect them.
    (c) Public-Private Partnerships. The Strategy shall include 
recommendations for developing public-private partnerships to build on 
Federal efforts to encourage the protection of pollinators and increase 
the quality and amount of habitat and forage for pollinators. In 
developing this part of the Strategy, the Task Force shall consult with 
external stakeholders, including State, tribal, and local governments, 
farmers, corporations, and nongovernmental organizations.
    (d) Task Force member agencies shall report regularly to the Task 
Force on their efforts to implement section 3 of this memorandum.
Sec. 3. Increasing and Improving Pollinator Habitat. Unless otherwise 
specified, within 180 days of the date of this memorandum:
    (a) Task Force member agencies shall develop and provide to the Task 
Force plans to enhance pollinator habitat, and subsequently implement, 
as appropriate, such plans on their managed lands and facilities, 
consistent with their missions and public safety. These plans may 
include: facility landscaping, including easements; land management; 
policies with respect to road and other rights-of-way; educational 
gardens; use of integrated vegetation and pest management; increased 
native vegetation; and application of pollinator-friendly best 
management practices and seed mixes. Task Force member agencies shall 
also review any new or renewing land management contracts and grants for 
the opportunity to include requirements for enhancing pollinator 
habitat.
    (b) Task Force member agencies shall evaluate permit and management 
practices on power line, pipeline, utility, and other rights-of-way and 
easements, and, consistent with applicable law, make any necessary and 
appropriate changes to enhance pollinator habitat on Federal lands 
through the use of integrated vegetation and pest management and 
pollinator-friendly best management practices, and by supplementing 
existing agreements and memoranda of understanding with rights-of-way 
holders, where appropriate, to establish and improve pollinator habitat.
    (c) Task Force member agencies shall incorporate pollinator health 
as a component of all future restoration and reclamation projects, as 
appropriate, including all annual restoration plans.
    (d) The Council on Environmental Quality and the General Services 
Administration shall, within 90 days of the date of this memorandum, 
revise their respective guidance documents for designed landscapes and 
public buildings to incorporate, as appropriate, pollinator-friendly 
practices into site landscape performance requirements to create and 
maintain high quality habitats for pollinators. Future landscaping 
projects at all Federal facilities shall, to the maximum extent 
appropriate, use plants beneficial to pollinators.
    (e) The Departments of Agriculture and the Interior shall, within 90 
days of the date of this memorandum, develop best management practices 
for executive departments and agencies to enhance pollinator habitat on 
Federal lands.
    (f) The Departments of Agriculture and the Interior shall establish 
a reserve of native seed mixes, including pollinator-friendly plants, 
for use on post-fire rehabilitation projects and other restoration 
activities.

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    (g) The Department of Agriculture shall, as appropriate and 
consistent with applicable law, substantially increase both the acreage 
and forage value of pollinator habitat in the Department's conservation 
programs, including the Conservation Reserve Program, and provide 
technical assistance, through collaboration with the land-grant 
university-based cooperative extension services, to executive 
departments and agencies, State, local, and tribal governments, and 
other entities and individuals, including farmers and ranchers, in 
planting the most suitable pollinator-friendly habitats.
    (h) The Department of the Interior shall assist States and State 
wildlife organizations, as appropriate, in identifying and implementing 
projects to conserve pollinators at risk of endangerment and further 
pollinator conservation through the revision and implementation of 
individual State Wildlife Action Plans. The Department of the Interior 
shall, upon request, provide technical support for these efforts, and 
keep the Task Force apprised of such collaborations.
    (i) The Department of Transportation shall evaluate its current 
guidance for grantees and informational resources to identify 
opportunities to increase pollinator habitat along roadways and 
implement improvements, as appropriate. The Department of Transportation 
shall work with State Departments of Transportation and transportation 
associations to promote pollinator-friendly practices and corridors. The 
Department of Transportation shall evaluate opportunities to make 
railways, pipelines, and transportation facilities that are privately 
owned and operated aware of the need to increase pollinator habitat.
    (j) The Department of Defense shall, consistent with law and the 
availability of appropriations, support habitat restoration projects for 
pollinators, and shall direct military service installations to use, 
when possible, pollinator-friendly native landscaping and minimize use 
of pesticides harmful to pollinators through integrated vegetation and 
pest management practices.
    (k) The Army Corps of Engineers shall incorporate conservation 
practices for pollinator habitat improvement on the 12 million acres of 
lands and waters at resource development projects across the country, as 
appropriate.
    (l) The Environmental Protection Agency shall assess the effect of 
pesticides, including neonicotinoids, on bee and other pollinator health 
and take action, as appropriate, to protect pollinators; engage State 
and tribal environmental, agricultural, and wildlife agencies in the 
development of State and tribal pollinator protection plans; encourage 
the incorporation of pollinator protection and habitat planting 
activities into green infrastructure and Superfund projects; and 
expedite review of registration applications for new products targeting 
pests harmful to pollinators.
    (m) Executive departments and agencies shall, as appropriate, take 
immediate measures to support pollinators during the 2014 growing season 
and thereafter. These measures may include planting pollinator-friendly 
vegetation and increasing flower diversity in plantings, limiting mowing 
practices, and avoiding the use of pesticides in sensitive pollinator 
habitats through integrated vegetation and pest management practices.
Sec. 4. General Provisions. (a) This memorandum shall be implemented 
consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of 
appropriations.

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    (b) Nothing in this memorandum shall be construed to impair or 
otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to any agency, or the head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget 
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

    (c) Nothing in this memorandum shall be construed to require the 
disclosure of confidential business information or trade secrets, 
classified information, law enforcement sensitive information, or other 
information that must be protected in the interest of national security 
or public safety.
    (d) This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any 
right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in 
equity by any party against the United States, its departments, 
agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other 
person.
    (e) The Secretary of Agriculture is hereby authorized and directed 
to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, June 20, 2014.
Notice of June 20, 2014

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to North Korea

On June 26, 2008, by Executive Order (E.O.) 13466, the President 
declared a national emergency with respect to North Korea pursuant to 
the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to 
deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security 
and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the existence and 
risk of proliferation of weapons-usable fissile material on the Korean 
Peninsula. The President also found that it was necessary to maintain 
certain restrictions with respect to North Korea that would otherwise 
have been lifted pursuant to Proclamation 8271 of June 26, 2008, which 
terminated the exercise of authorities under the Trading With the Enemy 
Act (50 U.S.C. App. 1-44) with respect to North Korea.
On August 30, 2010, I signed E.O. 13551, which expanded the scope of the 
national emergency declared in E.O. 13466 to deal with the unusual and 
extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and 
economy of the United States posed by the continued actions and policies 
of the Government of North Korea, manifested by its unprovoked attack 
that resulted in the sinking of the Republic of Korea Navy ship Cheonan 
and the deaths of 46 sailors in March 2010; its announced test of a 
nuclear device and its missile launches in 2009; its actions in 
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Security Council (UNSC) Resolutions 1718 and 1874, including the 
procurement of luxury goods; and its illicit and deceptive activities in 
international markets through which it obtains financial and other 
support, including money laundering, the counterfeiting of goods and 
currency, bulk cash smuggling, and narcotics trafficking, which 
destabilize the Korean Peninsula and imperil U.S. Armed Forces, allies, 
and trading partners in the region.
On April 18, 2011, I signed E.O. 13570 to take additional steps to 
address the national emergency declared in E.O. 13466 and expanded in 
E.O. 13551 that ensure the implementation of the import restrictions 
contained in UNSC Resolutions 1718 and 1874 and complement the import 
restrictions provided for in the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 
et seq.).
The existence and risk of proliferation of weapons-usable fissile 
material on the Korean Peninsula and the actions and policies of the 
Government of North Korea continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary 
threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the 
United States. For this reason, the national emergency declared in E.O. 
13466, expanded in scope in E.O. 13551, and addressed further in E.O. 
13570, and the measures taken to deal with that national emergency, must 
continue in effect beyond June 26, 2014. Therefore, in accordance with 
section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am 
continuing for 1 year the national emergency with respect to North Korea 
declared in E.O. 13466.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    June 20, 2014.
Notice of June 23, 2014

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Western 
Balkans

On June 26, 2001, by Executive Order (E.O.) 13219, the President 
declared a national emergency with respect to the Western Balkans, 
pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 
1701-1706), to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the 
national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by 
the actions of persons engaged in, or assisting, sponsoring, or 
supporting (i) extremist violence in the Republic of Macedonia and 
elsewhere in the Western Balkans region, or (ii) acts obstructing 
implementation of the Dayton Accords in Bosnia or United Nations 
Security Council Resolution 1244 of June 10, 1999, relating to Kosovo. 
The President subsequently amended that order in E.O. 13304 of May 28, 
2003, to take additional steps with respect to acts obstructing 
implementation of the Ohrid Framework Agreement relating to Macedonia.
The actions of persons threatening the peace and international 
stabilization efforts in the Western Balkans continue to pose an unusual 
and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of 
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States. For this reason, the national emergency declared on June 26, 
2001, and the measures adopted on that date and thereafter to deal with 
that emergency, must continue in effect beyond June 26, 2014. Therefore, 
in accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 
U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency with 
respect to the Western Balkans declared in E.O. 13219.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    June 23, 2014.
Memorandum of June 23, 2014

Enhancing Workplace Flexibilities and Work-Life Programs

Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies
To attract, empower, and retain a talented and productive workforce in 
the 21st century, the Federal Government must continue to make progress 
in enabling employees to balance their responsibilities at work and at 
home. We should build on our record of leadership through better 
education and training, expanded availability of workplace flexibilities 
and work-life programs, as appropriate, and improved tracking of 
outcomes and accountability. In doing so, we can help ensure that the 
Federal workforce is engaged and empowered to deliver exceptional and 
efficient service to the American public while meeting family and other 
needs at home.
Therefore, it is the policy of the Federal Government to promote a 
culture in which managers and employees understand the workplace 
flexibilities and work-life programs available to them and how these 
measures can improve agency productivity and employee engagement. The 
Federal Government must also identify and eliminate any arbitrary or 
unnecessary barriers or limitations to the use of these flexibilities 
and develop new strategies consistent with statute and agency mission to 
foster a more balanced workplace.
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, and in order to support executive 
departments and agencies (agencies) in their efforts to better utilize 
existing and develop new workplace flexibilities and work-life programs, 
I hereby direct as follows:
Section 1. Right to Request Work Schedule Flexibilities. (a) Agencies 
shall make Federal employees aware, on a periodic basis, that they have 
the right to request work schedule flexibilities available to them under 
law, pursuant to an applicable collective bargaining agreement, or under 
agency policy, without fear of retaliation or adverse employment action 
as a consequence of making such a request.

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    (b) To facilitate conversations about work schedule flexibilities, 
each agency shall review, and if necessary amend or establish, 
procedures within 120 days of the date of this memorandum. Subject to 
collective bargaining agreements, agency procedures must provide:

(i) employees an ability to request work schedule flexibilities, including 
telework, part-time employment, or job sharing;

(ii) that, upon receipt of such requests, supervisors (or their designees) 
should meet or confer directly with the requesting employee as appropriate 
to understand fully the nature and need for the requested flexibility;

(iii) that supervisors must consider the request and supporting information 
carefully and respond within 20 business days of the initial request, or 
sooner if required by agency policy; and

(iv) that the agency should remind employees on a periodic basis of the 
workplace flexibilities available to them.

    (c) The Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) shall 
issue guidance to Chief Human Capital Officers regarding the 
requirements set forth in this section within 60 days of the date of 
this memorandum, and shall assist agencies with implementation of this 
section.
    (d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to impair or 
otherwise affect the discretion granted to an employee's supervisor in 
making a decision on the request for work schedule flexibilities, in 
accordance with the agency's mission-related requirements.
Sec. 2. Expanding Access to Workplace Flexibilities. Agency heads shall 
ensure that the following workplace flexibilities are available to the 
maximum extent practicable, in accordance with the laws and regulations 
governing these programs and consistent with mission needs:
    (a) part-time employment and job sharing, including for temporary 
periods of time where appropriate;
    (b) alternative work schedules, including assurance that core hours 
are limited only to those hours that are necessary;
    (c) break times for nursing mothers and a private space to express 
milk;
    (d) telework;
    (e) annual leave and sick leave, including the advancement of leave 
for employee and family care situations;
    (f) sick leave for family care and bereavement;
    (g) sick leave to care for a family member with a serious health 
condition;
    (h) sick leave for adoption;
    (i) leave pursuant to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), 
including allowing employees to take their FMLA leave intermittently as 
allowed under the Act, including for childbirth, adoption, and foster 
care;
    (j) leave transfer programs, including leave banks;
    (k) bone marrow and organ donor leave; and
    (l) leave policies related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and 
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Sec. 3. Expanding Availability and Encouraging Use of Work-Life 
Programs. Agency heads are encouraged to take steps to increase the 
availability and use of the following work-life programs to the maximum 
extent practicable:
    (a) dependent care programs, including the availability of on-site 
child care, child care subsidies, emergency child care, and elder care;
    (b) Employee Assistance Programs, including counseling, resources, 
and referrals;
    (c) support for nursing mothers, including worksite lactation 
support programs and resources; and
    (d) worksite health and wellness programs, and opportunities to 
utilize those resources.
Sec. 4. Helping Agencies Encourage the Use of Workplace Flexibilities 
and Work-Life Programs. The Director of OPM (Director) shall work with 
agencies to:
    (a) provide appropriate education and guidance to all agency 
employees, including managers and supervisors, on the use of workplace 
flexibilities and work-life programs as strategic tools to assist with 
the recruitment and retention of employees, with an emphasis on 
furthering positive outcomes for employees and the agency that result 
from optimizing their use;
    (b) support agencies in their efforts to develop training programs 
that educate employees, managers, and supervisors about the resources 
that are available to meet work-life needs;
    (c) support agencies in promoting workplace cultures in which 
workplace flexibilities and work-life programs are a standard part of 
operating procedures, and identify any arbitrary, unnecessary, or 
cultural barriers limiting use;
    (d) review the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey data related to 
supervisor and senior leadership support for work-life, as well as use 
and satisfaction with alternative work schedules, telework, and work-
life programs;
    (e) implement the President's Management Agenda efforts in a manner 
that improves Senior Executive Service focus on creating inclusive work 
environments where workplace flexibilities and work-life programs are 
used effectively;
    (f) create, annually update, and electronically publish a Workplace 
Flexibility Index using data from the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey, 
reporting required by the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010, and other 
appropriate measures of agencies' effective use of workplace 
flexibilities;
    (g) within 120 days from receipt of the agency reports submitted 
pursuant to section 5 of this memorandum, prepare a report to the 
President that includes information on agency best practices with regard 
to the use of workplace flexibilities, any barriers to or limitations 
that may unnecessarily restrict the use of existing workplace 
flexibilities and work-life programs, recommendations for addressing or 
eliminating such barriers or limitations, proposals for future data 
reporting, and metrics for tracking the use and cost-benefit of work-
life programs; and
    (h) review, for the purpose of identifying relevant trends related 
to workplace flexibility issues, the annual report that agencies provide 
to OPM under the No FEAR Act, which includes the agency's analysis of 
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of antidiscrimination and whistleblower laws, an examination of trends, 
causal analysis, practical knowledge gained through experience, and any 
actions planned or taken to improve programs within the agency.
Sec. 5. Agency Review of Workplace Flexibilities and Work-Life Policies 
and Programs. Within 120 days of the date of the issuance of guidance 
pursuant to section 1(c) of this memorandum, each agency shall review 
its workplace flexibilities and work-life policies and programs to 
assess whether they are being effectively used to the maximum extent 
practicable and submit a report to OPM that includes:
    (a) any best practices the agency has employed to create a culture 
and work environment that supports the productive and efficient use of 
workplace flexibilities and work-life programs; and
    (b) any barriers to or limitations that may unnecessarily restrict 
the use of existing workplace flexibilities and work-life programs and 
recommendations for addressing or eliminating such barriers or 
limitations.
Sec. 6.  General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be 
construed to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law or Executive Order to an agency, or the 
head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget 
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

    (b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable 
law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
    (c) This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any 
right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in 
equity by any party against the United States, its departments, 
agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other 
person.
    (d) The Director is hereby authorized and directed to publish this 
memorandum in the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, June 23, 2014.
Memorandum of July 11, 2014

Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 4 of the Support for United 
States-Republic of Korea Civil Nuclear Cooperation Act

Memorandum for the Secretary of State
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, 
United States Code, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the 
reporting functions conferred upon the President by section 4 of the 
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States-Republic of Korea Civil Nuclear Cooperation Act (Public Law 113-
81).
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the 
Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, July 11, 2014.
Notice of July 15, 2014

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

On July 22, 2004, by Executive Order 13348, the President declared a 
national emergency with respect to the former Liberian regime of Charles 
Taylor pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 
U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to 
the foreign policy of the United States constituted by the actions and 
policies of former Liberian President Charles Taylor and other persons, 
in particular their unlawful depletion of Liberian resources and their 
removal from Liberia and secreting of Liberian funds and property, which 
have undermined Liberia's transition to democracy and the orderly 
development of its political, administrative, and economic institutions 
and resources.
Although Liberia has made significant advances to promote democracy, and 
the Special Court for Sierra Leone convicted Charles Taylor for war 
crimes and crimes against humanity, the actions and policies of Charles 
Taylor and others have left a legacy of destruction that still challenge 
Liberia's transformation and recovery. The actions and policies of these 
persons continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the 
foreign policy of the United States. For this reason, the national 
emergency declared on July 22, 2004, and the measures adopted on that 
date to deal with that emergency, must continue in effect beyond July 
22, 2014. Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National 
Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the 
national emergency declared in Executive Order 13348.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    July 15, 2014.

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Notice of July 18, 2014

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Transnational 
Criminal Organizations

On July 24, 2011, by Executive Order 13581, I declared a national 
emergency with respect to transnational criminal organizations pursuant 
to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) 
to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national 
security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States constituted 
by the activities of significant transnational criminal organizations.
The activities of significant transnational criminal organizations have 
reached such scope and gravity that they threaten the stability of 
international political and economic systems. Such organizations are 
becoming increasingly sophisticated and dangerous to the United States; 
they are increasingly entrenched in the operations of foreign 
governments and the international financial system, thereby weakening 
democratic institutions, degrading the rule of law, and undermining 
economic markets. These organizations facilitate and aggravate violent 
civil conflicts and increasingly facilitate the activities of other 
dangerous persons.
The activities of significant transnational criminal organizations 
continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national 
security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States. For this 
reason, the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13581 of July 
24, 2011, and the measures adopted on that date to deal with that 
emergency, must continue in effect beyond July 24, 2014. Therefore, in 
accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 
U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency with 
respect to transnational criminal organizations declared in Executive 
Order 13581.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    July 18, 2014.
Notice of July 29, 2014

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Lebanon

On August 1, 2007, by Executive Order 13441, the President declared a 
national emergency with respect to Lebanon pursuant to the International 
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the 
unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign 
policy of the United States constituted by the actions of certain 
persons to undermine Lebanon's legitimate and democratically elected 
government or democratic institutions; to contribute to the deliberate 
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law in Lebanon, including through politically motivated violence and 
intimidation; to reassert Syrian control or contribute to Syrian 
interference in Lebanon; or to infringe upon or undermine Lebanese 
sovereignty. Such actions contribute to political and economic 
instability in that country and the region.
Certain ongoing activities, such as continuing arms transfers to 
Hizballah that include increasingly sophisticated weapons systems, serve 
to undermine Lebanese sovereignty, contribute to political and economic 
instability in Lebanon, and continue to constitute an unusual and 
extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the 
United States. For this reason, the national emergency declared on 
August 1, 2007, and the measures adopted on that date to deal with that 
emergency, must continue in effect beyond August 1, 2014. In accordance 
with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), 
I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency with respect to 
Lebanon declared in Executive Order 13441.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    July 29, 2014.
Notice of August 7, 2014

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Export Control 
Regulations

On August 17, 2001, consistent with the authority provided to the 
President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 
U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the President issued Executive Order 13222. In 
that order, he declared a national emergency with respect to the unusual 
and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and 
economy of the United States in light of the expiration of the Export 
Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. App. 2401 et seq.). Because the 
Export Administration Act has not been renewed by the Congress, the 
national emergency declared on August 17, 2001, must continue in effect 
beyond August 17, 2014. Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of 
the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 
year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13222.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    August 7, 2014.

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Presidential Determination No. 2014-12 of August 7, 2014

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

Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of Defense
By the authority vested in me as President by section 1012 of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995, as amended (22 
U.S.C. 2291-4), I hereby certify, with respect to Colombia, that: (1) 
interdiction of aircraft reasonably suspected to be primarily engaged in 
illicit drug trafficking in that country's airspace is necessary, 
because of the extraordinary threat posed by illicit drug trafficking to 
the national security of that country; and (2) Colombia has appropriate 
procedures in place to protect against innocent loss of life in the air 
and on the ground in connection with such interdiction, which shall at a 
minimum include effective means to identify and warn an aircraft before 
the use of force is directed against the aircraft.
The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to publish this 
determination in the Federal Register and to notify the Congress of this 
determination.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, August 7, 2014.
Presidential Determination No. 2014-13 of August 11, 2014

Drawdown Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 
for France To Support Its Counterterrorism Efforts in Mali, Niger, and 
Chad

Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of Defense
Pursuant to the authority vested in me by section 506(a)(1) of the 
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, 22 U.S.C. 2318(a)(1) (the 
``Act''), I hereby determine that an unforeseen emergency exists that 
requires immediate military assistance to France in its efforts to 
secure Mali, Niger, and Chad from terrorists and violent extremists. I 
further determine that these requirements cannot be met under the 
authority of the Arms Export Control Act or any other provision of law.
I, therefore, direct the drawdown of up to $10 million in defense 
services of the Department of Defense for these purposes and under the 
authorities of section 506(a)(1) of the Act.
The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to report this 
determination to the Congress, arrange for its publication in the 
Federal Register, and coordinate the implementation of this drawdown.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, August 11, 2014.

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Notice of September 4, 2014

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Certain Terrorist 
Attacks

Consistent with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 
U.S.C. 1622(d), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency 
previously declared on September 14, 2001, in Proclamation 7463, with 
respect to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and the 
continuing and immediate threat of further attacks on the United States.
Because the terrorist threat continues, the national emergency declared 
on September 14, 2001, and the powers and authorities adopted to deal 
with that emergency must continue in effect beyond September 14, 2014. 
Therefore, I am continuing in effect for an additional year the national 
emergency that was declared on September 14, 2001, with respect to the 
terrorist threat.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    September 4, 2014.
Presidential Determination No. 2014-14 of September 5, 2014

Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading 
With the Enemy Act

Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of the 
Treasury
Under section 101(b) of Public Law 95-223 (91 Stat. 1625; 50 U.S.C. App. 
5(b) note), and a previous determination on September 12, 2013 (78 FR 
57225, September 17, 2013), the exercise of certain authorities under 
the Trading With the Enemy Act is scheduled to terminate on September 
14, 2014.
I hereby determine that the continuation for 1 year of the exercise of 
those authorities with respect to Cuba is in the national interest of 
the United States.
Therefore, consistent with the authority vested in me by section 101(b) 
of Public Law 95-223, I continue for 1 year, until September 14, 2015, 
the exercise of those authorities with respect to Cuba, as implemented 
by the Cuban Assets Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. Part 515.
The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to publish this 
determination in the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, September 5, 2014.

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Memorandum of September 10, 2014

Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign 
Assistance Act of 1961

Memorandum for the Secretary of State
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, 
United States Code, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the 
authority under section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 
to direct the drawdown of up to $25 million in defense articles and 
services of the Department of Defense and military education and 
training to provide immediate military assistance to the Government of 
Iraq, including the Kurdistan Regional Government, to aid their efforts 
to combat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and to make the 
determinations required under such section to direct such a drawdown.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the 
Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, September 10, 2014.
Presidential Determination No. 2014-15 of September 15, 2014

Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug 
Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2015

Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Pursuant to section 706(1) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, 
Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107-228) (FRAA), I hereby identify the 
following countries as major drug transit and/or major illicit drug 
producing countries: Afghanistan, The Bahamas, Belize, Bolivia, Burma, 
Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, 
Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Laos, Mexico, Nicaragua, 
Pakistan, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.
A country's presence on the foregoing list is not a reflection of its 
government's counternarcotics efforts or level of cooperation with the 
United States. Consistent with the statutory definition of a major drug 
transit or drug producing country set forth in section 481(e)(2) and (5) 
of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (FAA), the reason 
major drug transit or illicit drug producing countries are placed on the 
list is the combination of geographic, commercial, and economic factors 
that allow drugs to transit or be produced, even if a government has 
carried out the most assiduous narcotics control law enforcement 
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Pursuant to section 706(2)(A) of the FRAA, I hereby designate Bolivia, 
Burma, and Venezuela as countries that have failed demonstrably during 
the previous 12 months to adhere to their obligations under 
international counternarcotics agreements and take the measures set 
forth in section 489(a)(1) of the FAA. Included in this report are 
justifications for the determinations on Bolivia, Burma, and Venezuela, 
as required by section 706(2)(B) of the FRAA. Explanations for these 
decisions are published with this determination.
I have also determined, in accordance with provisions of section 
706(3)(A) of the FRAA, that support for programs to aid Burma and 
Venezuela are vital to the national interests of the United States.
International Framework for Narcotics and Crime Control
This determination highlights significant U.S. domestic drug control 
issues and foreign assistance approaches to drug control. It also 
examines policies and programs shared by most countries to counter the 
destabilizing effects of illegal drugs and transnational organized 
crime. The combined aim of these undertakings is to foster sustainable 
citizen security to advance social welfare, safety, and economic 
prosperity of vulnerable communities around the world.
International cooperation remains the cornerstone for reducing the 
threat posed by the illegal narcotics trade and related crimes carried 
out by criminal organizations. The sophisticated and effective 
operations of organizations challenge law enforcement officials and 
policymakers everywhere. The essential underpinnings of our unified 
stance against criminal enterprise are embodied in longstanding 
international agreements, including the 1961, 1971, and 1988 U.N. 
Conventions; the U.N. Convention against Transnational Organized Crime; 
and the U.N. Convention against Corruption. A myriad of regional and 
sub-regional joint undertakings, such as the 2010 Drug Strategy for the 
Hemisphere, adopted by the 34 members of the Organization of American 
States, mirror the wide-ranging standards of the U.N. conventions. The 
frameworks established by the U.N. conventions are as applicable to the 
contemporary world as when they were negotiated and signed by the vast 
majority of U.N. member states.
The United States shares the view of most countries that the U.N. drug 
conventions--without negotiation or amendment--are resilient enough to 
unify countries that often hold divergent views of the causes of the 
international narcotics problem, while at the same time providing a 
framework upon which to build the best solutions to it. The U.N. drug 
conventions, which recognize that the suppression of international drug 
trafficking demands urgent attention and the highest priority, allow 
sovereign nations the flexibility to develop and adapt new policies and 
programs in keeping with their own national circumstances while 
retaining their focus on achieving the conventions' aim of ensuring the 
availability of controlled substances for medical and scientific 
purposes, preventing abuse and addiction, and suppressing drug 
trafficking and related criminal activities. The United States supports 
the view of most countries that revising the U.N. drug conventions is 
not a prerequisite to advancing the common and shared responsibility of 
international cooperation designed to enhance the positive goals we have 
set to counter illegal drugs and crime.
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The 2014 U.N. World Drug Report states that illegal poppy cultivation 
and production of heroin and opium and other derivatives are at the top 
of the list of global drug problems. According to the Office of National 
Drug Control Policy, the latest United States Government estimates show 
for the third consecutive year, in Afghanistan, which has the world's 
largest opium poppy cultivation, cultivation increased from 180,000 
hectares in 2012 to 198,000 hectares in 2013. The opium poppy trade in 
Afghanistan threatens domestic institutions, subverts the legal economy, 
and undermines good governance and the capacity of the Afghan people. 
Although less pronounced, opium poppy cultivation also increased 
considerably in Burma and Laos; this situation presents similar threats 
in these countries as those faced by Afghanistan.
In spite of Afghanistan's crop reduction setbacks, which include a 
reduction in eradication from 9,672 hectares in 2012 to 7,348 hectares 
in 2013, U.S. assistance has advanced the country's counternarcotics 
capacity in some areas. In particular, there have been positive 
developments in Afghan programs such as interdiction, prosecutions, 
treatment services, and alternative livelihoods for farmers. All of this 
has happened in the context of a difficult security situation and 
entrenched corruption. Still, opium poppy is grown in less than 3 
percent of farmable land; nearly 10 times more is devoted to wheat 
production.
United States support for Afghanistan after 2014 will focus on 
maintaining established infrastructure and improving security. The 
United States is also working to secure more bilateral and multilateral 
assistance from the international community beyond programs that are 
already in place. This includes support from Canadian and European 
partners. At the same time, it is in the best interest of countries in 
the region with high levels of opium-product abuse to support 
Afghanistan's counternarcotics efforts. This includes Afghanistan's 
immediate neighbors, Iran, Pakistan, and Russia, as well as other 
nations such as India and China. There is also an increase in 
transshipments of Afghanistan heroin going to Canada, a development of 
concern that is being addressed by Canada with support from the United 
States.
In the past several years, U.S. officials have noted an alarming surge 
in the use of heroin and are taking many steps to confront this growing 
domestic problem. Survey results released in 2012 reported that nearly 
700,000 American citizens used heroin, as compared to 373,000 in 2007. 
In the United States, between 2006 and 2010, heroin deaths increased by 
45 percent. Today, experts understand that people from various walks of 
life are abusing opium products. Significant increases have been noted 
in major U.S. cities, including Atlanta, Denver, Chicago, San Diego, and 
Seattle. In the United States, between 2006 and 2011, heroin-involved 
deaths increased by 110 percent.
The United States is particularly concerned about poppy cultivation in 
Mexico, the primary supplier of illegal opium derivatives to the United 
States. According to the Heroin Signature Program carried out by the 
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), opium poppy products also 
arrive in the United States from Colombia and Guatemala, although to a 
lesser extent from these countries than from Mexico. DEA reported a 324 
percent increase in heroin seizures at the Mexican border between 2009 
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The United States is increasing its heroin drug interdiction efforts as 
one element of a set of measures for confronting the growing problem. 
Since 2011, more than 4,500 heroin related investigations were opened in 
the country. Overseas, $110 million in U.S. funds have been provided to 
Mexican border agencies for inspection equipment and training. Concrete 
success resulting from this support includes seizure of illegal drugs 
and currency by Mexican authorities valued at nearly $4 million. 
Similarly, U.S. foreign assistance helped Colombia seize 379 kilograms 
of heroin in 2013, and Guatemala eradicated a considerable amount of 
poppy cultivation in the same year. Working with concerned counterparts, 
the United States will adjust policy approaches and build upon existing 
programs, including the Mexico Merida Initiative, to counter criminal 
elements that are creating heroin markets in the United States and 
reaping growing illegal profits.
Cocaine Production and Use
The 2014 U.N. World Drug Report reaffirms that Colombia, Bolivia, and 
Peru continue to cultivate virtually the world's entire supply of coca 
for cocaine and related products. The good news is that illegal coca 
crop production, now approximately 133,700 hectares in the three 
countries, is at the lowest level since authorities began to establish 
estimates in 1990. Moreover, global seizures have slightly increased, 
according to the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
The United States is the world's largest consumer of illegal cocaine, 
followed by Brazil and certain countries in Europe. Although the DEA 
reports that cocaine availability declined steadily in the United States 
from 2007 to 2012, the number of cocaine users has remained steady in 
recent years, according to U.S. surveys.
United States law enforcement agencies estimate that about 84 percent of 
the cocaine entering the United States passes through Central America 
and Mexico to reach destinations in the United States. Based on a 
decline in maritime interdiction assets and diminished intelligence, 
there has been a reduction in the awareness of cocaine transshipments. 
While recent assessments indicate an increase in cocaine flow in the 
maritime transit zone, there are conflicting indicators on total cocaine 
flow and continued success in combating drug trafficking organizations 
will require closing awareness gaps.
Various types of U.S. assistance, including numerous programs aimed at 
supporting national efforts to interdict drugs and target major 
traffickers, are carried out through the Central American Regional 
Security Initiative. Similar programs are supported by the United States 
through the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative. These programs support 
national efforts to increase law enforcement capability to confront 
organized crime and gangs, build judicial sector capacity, and advance 
economic and social programs for at-risk youth and communities 
disproportionately affected by illegal drugs and crime.
New Psychoactive Substances (NPS)
Confronting illegal production and consumption of methamphetamine in the 
United States, with much of the product originating in Mexico, has been 
compounded by the growing problem of NPS--also described as synthetic 
designer drugs. This is a dynamic industry that uses chemicals and other 
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U.N. World Drug Report, the number of NPS more than doubled over the 
period 2009-2013. The number of such substances reported to UNODC, 
almost 500, far exceeds the psychoactive substances already controlled 
by the U.N. conventions.
In the United States, the DEA secured emergency scheduling of certain 
substances and statutory changes (The Synthetic Drugs Abuse Prevention 
Act of 2012), banning many of these substances, but U.S. law enforcement 
agencies report that substance variations to make NPS are continually 
appearing, posing a serious threat to public health and unprecedented 
challenges to drug awareness and treatment programs.
In 2013, the European Commission announced it would strengthen the 
European Union's ability to respond to NPS by withdrawing products used 
to make them from the market. This action followed a report by the 
European Monitoring Center for Drugs and Drug Addiction stating that the 
scale of NPS use is growing dramatically on the continent. In its most 
recent reports, UNODC highlights the NPS problem in particular. In one 
significant initiative, UNODC is working to create a network to exchange 
information on NPS use and related trends. With U.S. assistance, another 
UNODC program seeks to identify the connections between pre-cursor 
chemicals and NPS. Much of this action has been proposed in resolutions 
by the Commission on Narcotic Drugs to promote international cooperation 
in responding to the challenged posed by NPS.
Drug Awareness and Demand Reduction
The international community recognizes that drug use is as much a public 
health problem as it is a public safety issue. The U.S. National Drug 
Control Strategy stresses that prevention and treatment must be adapted 
to the latest scientific knowledge and social services to help 
individuals overcome their addictions. This approach has been adopted in 
other countries following the call to member states by the International 
Narcotics Control Board to integrate abuse prevention into public 
health, health promotion, and child and youth prevention programs. More 
than 2,600 specialty courts in the United States have connected over 
120,000 people convicted of drug-related offenses with the community 
services they need to avoid future drug use. Similar initiatives around 
the world, many supported by the United States, provide a variety of 
alternatives to incarceration programs for nonviolent offenders. These 
programs are integral to scientifically based drug control policies.
Looking to the Future
Historically, U.S. foreign assistance programs have focused primarily on 
fighting drug production and have supported related law enforcement 
programs. This approach is still integral to U.S. policy, but efforts 
today take an increasingly holistic approach. Beginning with the current 
decade, efforts aimed at preventative measures in U.S. assistance 
programs are designed to enhance overall citizen security by challenging 
both transnational and local security threats. These efforts involve 
U.S. partnerships including the public and private sectors to achieve 
our common security goals and create safe communities. This is carried 
out through law enforcement training, judicial and human rights 
training, and alternative development, emphasizing that such efforts 
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In many nations, especially in Central and South America, countries are 
actively seeking to strengthen their inter- and intra-regional 
cooperation and exchange of information about best practices for 
counternarcotics and crime control law enforcement activities relative 
to broad citizen security. Taken as a whole, they are intended to 
promote respect for the rule of law and human rights and to empower 
citizens to foster law-abiding communities consistent with long-term 
sustainability.
You are hereby authorized and directed to submit this determination, 
with the enclosed memoranda of justification regarding Bolivia, Burma, 
and Venezuela, under section 706 of the FRAA, to the Congress, and 
publish it in the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, September 15, 2014.
Notice of September 17, 2014

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Persons Who 
Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism

On September 23, 2001, by Executive Order 13224, the President declared 
a national emergency with respect to persons who commit, threaten to 
commit, or support terrorism, pursuant to the International Emergency 
Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and 
extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and 
economy of the United States constituted by the grave acts of terrorism 
and threats of terrorism committed by foreign terrorists, including the 
terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, in New York and Pennsylvania 
and against the Pentagon, and the continuing and immediate threat of 
further attacks against United States nationals or the United States.
The actions of persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support 
terrorism continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the 
national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States. For 
this reason, the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13224 of 
September 23, 2001, and the measures adopted on that date to deal with 
that emergency, must continue in effect beyond September 23, 2014. 
Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies 
Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national 
emergency with respect to persons who commit, threaten to commit, or 
support terrorism declared in Executive Order 13224.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    September 17, 2014.

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Presidential Determination No. 2014-16 of September 18, 2014

Presidential Determination With Respect to Foreign Governments' Efforts 
Regarding Trafficking in Persons

Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Consistent with section 110 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 
2000 (Division A of Public Law 106-386) (the ``Act''), I hereby:
Make the determination provided in section 110(d)(1)(A)(i) of the Act, 
with respect to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the 
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Equatorial Guinea, Iran, Russia, 
Venezuela, and Zimbabwe, not to provide certain funding for those 
countries' governments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015, until such governments 
comply with the minimum standards or make significant efforts to bring 
themselves into compliance, as may be determined by the Secretary of 
State in a report to the Congress pursuant to section 110(b) of the Act;
Make the determination provided in section 110(d)(1)(A)(ii) of the Act, 
with respect to Cuba, Eritrea, and Syria, not to provide certain funding 
for those countries' governments for FY 2015, until such governments 
comply with the minimum standards or make significant efforts to bring 
themselves into compliance, as may be determined by the Secretary of 
State in a report to the Congress pursuant to section 110(b) of the Act;
Determine, consistent with section 110(d)(4) of the Act, with respect to 
Algeria, the Central African Republic, the Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, 
Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritania, Papua New Guinea, Saudi Arabia, 
Thailand, Uzbekistan, and Yemen, that provision to these countries' 
governments of all programs, projects, or activities described in 
sections 110(d)(1)(A)(i)-(ii) and 110(d)(1)(B) of the Act would promote 
the purposes of the Act or is otherwise in the national interest of the 
United States;
Determine, consistent with section 110(d)(4) of the Act, with respect to 
the DRC, that provision of assistance and programs described in section 
110(d)(1)(A)(i) and 110(d)(1)(B) of the Act, with the exception of 
Foreign Military Sales and Foreign Military Financing for the army of 
the DRC, would promote the purposes of the Act or is otherwise in the 
national interest of the United States;
Determine, consistent with section 110(d)(4) of the Act, with respect to 
the DRC, that a partial waiver to allow funding for programs to be 
provided pursuant to section 1208 of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for FY 2014 (Public Law 113-66), to the extent that such programs 
would otherwise be restricted by the Act, would promote the purposes of 
the Act or is otherwise in the national interest of the United States;
Determine, consistent with section 110(d)(4) of the Act, with respect to 
Venezuela, that a partial waiver to allow funding for programs described 
in section 110(d)(1)(A)(i) of the Act designed to strengthen the 
democratic process in Venezuela would promote the purposes of the Act or 
is otherwise in the national interest of the United States;
Determine, consistent with section 110(d)(4) of the Act, with respect to 
Cuba, Syria, and Eritrea, that a partial waiver to allow funding for 
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110(d)(1)(A)(ii) of the Act would promote the purposes of the Act or is 
otherwise in the national interest of the United States;
Determine, consistent with section 110(d)(4) of the Act, with respect to 
Equatorial Guinea, that a partial waiver to allow funding described in 
section 110(d)(1)(A)(i) of the Act to advance sustainable natural 
resource management and biodiversity and to support the participation of 
government employees or officials in young leader programming would 
promote the purposes of the Act or is otherwise in the national interest 
of the United States;
Determine, consistent with section 110(d)(4) of the Act, with respect to 
Syria and Equatorial Guinea, that assistance described in section 
110(d)(1)(B) of the Act would promote the purposes of the Act or is 
otherwise in the national interest of the United States;
Determine, consistent with section 110(d)(4) of the Act, with respect to 
Zimbabwe, that a partial waiver to allow funding for programs described 
in section 110(d)(1)(A)(i) of the Act for assistance for victims of 
trafficking in persons or to combat such trafficking, programs to 
support the promotion of health, good governance, education, leadership, 
agriculture and food security, poverty reduction, livelihoods, family 
planning, macroeconomic growth including anti-corruption, biodiversity 
and wildlife protection, and programs that would have a significant 
adverse effect on vulnerable populations if suspended, would promote the 
purposes of the Act or is otherwise in the national interest of the 
United States;
And determine, consistent with section 110(d)(4) of the Act, with 
respect to Zimbabwe, that assistance described in section 110(d)(1)(B) 
of the Act, which:

    (1) is a regional program, project, or activity under which the 
total benefit to Zimbabwe does not exceed 10 percent of the total value 
of such program, project, or activity;
    (2) has as its primary objective the addressing of basic human 
needs, as defined by the Department of the Treasury with respect to 
other, existing legislative provision concerning U.S. participation in 
the multilateral development banks;
    (3) is complementary to or has similar policy objectives to programs 
being implemented bilaterally by the United States Government;
    (4) has as its primary objective the improvement of Zimbabwe's legal 
system, including in areas that impact Zimbabwe's ability to investigate 
and prosecute trafficking cases or otherwise improve implementation of 
its antitrafficking policy, regulations, or legislation;
    (5) is engaging a government, international organization, or civil 
society organization, and seeks as its primary objective(s) to: (a) 
increase efforts to investigate and prosecute trafficking in persons 
crimes; (b) increase protection for victims of trafficking through 
better screening, identification, rescue/removal, aftercare (shelter, 
counseling), training, and reintegration; or (c) expand prevention 
efforts through education and awareness campaigns highlighting the 
dangers of trafficking in persons or training and economic empowerment 
of populations clearly at risk of falling victim to trafficking; or

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    (6) is targeted macroeconomic assistance from the International 
Monetary Fund that strengthens the macroeconomic management capacity of 
Zimbabwe, would promote the purposes of the Act, or is otherwise in the 
national interest of the United States.

The certification required by section 110(e) of the Act is provided 
herewith.
You are hereby authorized and directed to submit this determination to 
the Congress, and to publish it in the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, September 18, 2014.
Memorandum of September 23, 2014

Deepening U.S. Government Efforts To Collaborate With and Strengthen 
Civil Society

Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies
The participation of civil society is fundamental to democratic 
governance. Through civil society, citizens come together to hold their 
leaders accountable and address challenges that governments cannot 
tackle alone. Civil society organizations--such as community groups, 
non-governmental organizations, labor unions, indigenous groups, 
charitable organizations, faith-based organizations, professional 
associations, and foundations--often drive innovations and develop new 
ideas and approaches to solve social, economic, and political problems 
that governments can apply on a larger scale. Moreover, by giving people 
peaceful avenues to advance their interests and express their 
convictions, a free and flourishing civil society contributes to 
stability and helps to counter violent extremism. Countries should 
ensure that civil society organizations can engage freely in legitimate 
and peaceful activity, while recognizing the potential for illicit 
actors to abuse the sector and establishing proportionate and targeted 
safeguards to prevent that abuse.
The rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and association 
that enable civil society to participate fully in social, economic, and 
political life are enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human 
Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. In 
many parts of the world, however, these rights are in danger. An 
increasing number of governments are inhibiting the free operation of 
civil society and cutting off civil society organizations' ability to 
receive funding from legitimate sources. In some cases, these 
restrictions arise out of the implementation of laws, regulations, and 
administrative measures that are being inappropriately applied; in other 
cases, the laws, regulations, and administrative measures are themselves 
problematic. Despite concerted efforts by the United States and a 
growing number of like-minded governments to address this problem, 
greater, sustained energy and attention is needed worldwide.
On September 23, 2013, during the United Nations General Assembly, the 
United States convened a High Level Event on Civil Society that included

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heads of state, representatives of civil society, the philanthropic 
community, and multilateral organizations to spur coordinated 
international action to support and defend civil society. Through the 
issuance of a Joint Statement on the Promotion and Protection of Civil 
Society, attendees affirmed that the strength and success of nations 
depend on allowing civil society to function without interference, and 
on robust engagement between governments and civil society to advance 
shared goals of peace, prosperity, and the well-being of all people. 
Attendees also committed to take concrete steps, individually and 
jointly, and to lead by example to promote laws, policies, and practices 
that expand the space for civil society to operate in accordance with 
international law.
To take further steps to fulfill that commitment, this memorandum 
directs agencies engaged abroad (as defined in section 6 of this 
memorandum), including those that do not traditionally work with civil 
society, to take actions that elevate and strengthen the role of civil 
society; challenge undue restrictions on civil society; and foster 
constructive engagement between governments and civil society.
Therefore, by the authority vested in me as President by the 
Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby 
direct the following:
Sec. 1. Engaging in Consultation with Civil Society Representatives. (a) 
In the conduct of U.S. foreign policy, it is in the national interest to 
build relationships with people, as well as with governments. Therefore, 
agencies engaged abroad shall consult with representatives of civil 
society to explain the views of the United States on particular issues, 
seek their perspectives, utilize their expertise, and build strong 
partnerships to address joint challenges.
    (b) When traveling overseas, senior U.S. officials of agencies 
engaged abroad shall seek opportunities to meet with representatives of 
civil society, especially those who face restrictions on their work and 
who may benefit from international support and solidarity.
    (c) Each agency engaged abroad shall incorporate inclusive outreach 
to civil society into their international engagement.
Sec. 2. Working with Civil Society Organizations. The U.S. Government 
works with civil society organizations even when local laws restrict the 
ability of civil society organizations to operate or where local laws 
restrict the fundamental freedoms of expression, peaceful assembly, and 
association, with due regard for the safety of civil society 
interlocutors and their operations. Agencies engaged abroad shall 
oppose, through appropriate means, efforts by foreign governments to 
dictate the nature of U.S. assistance to civil society, the selection of 
individuals or entities to implement U.S. Government programs, or the 
selection of recipients or beneficiaries of those programs. 
Additionally, agencies engaged abroad shall review their internal 
regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure that programmatic 
requirements do not inadvertently impede civil society operations.
Sec. 3. Opposing Undue Restrictions on Civil Society and Fundamental 
Freedoms. (a) Agencies engaged abroad shall oppose, through appropriate 
means, efforts by foreign governments that restrict the freedoms of 
expression, peaceful assembly, and association in a manner inconsistent 
with their international obligations and commitments. Such actions may 
include urging relevant governments or legislatures to reverse course; 
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level statements or delivering messages publicly or privately; working 
with local and international civil society organizations and 
stakeholders, like-minded countries, and regional and multilateral 
organizations and bodies; and, where possible, providing direct 
assistance to civil society actors engaged in these efforts.
    (b) Agencies engaged abroad shall, where possible, expand the 
provision of advice and other support to governments seeking to 
institute legal and political reforms to protect civic space, and to 
civil society organizations where governments are not engaged in such 
affirmative reform efforts. This may include funding for democracy, 
human rights, workers' rights, and governance assistance, as well as 
emergency support to activists and organizations.
    (c) Agencies engaged abroad shall seek diplomatic and programmatic 
opportunities in regional and multilateral organizations and bodies to 
protect and strengthen civil society. This shall include efforts to 
enhance support for the work of the U.N. Special Rapporteurs charged 
with advancing relevant rights, including the rights to freedom of 
opinion and expression, peaceful assembly and association, and human 
rights defenders.
Sec. 4. Facilitating Exchanges between Governments and Civil Society. 
(a) Agencies engaged abroad shall seek to foster improved relations and 
understanding between governments and civil society, including in the 
advancement of social, economic, and development priorities. Such 
efforts may include training for government and civil society 
representatives; brokering dialogue between government and civil society 
representatives; identifying affirmative activities around which 
governments and civil society organizations can engage; providing legal 
or other assistance to governments and civil society organizations to 
draft or improve laws, regulations, and administrative measures; and 
sharing best practices regarding the proper implementation of these 
laws.
    (b) Agencies engaged abroad that organize public, U.S.-hosted 
international gatherings shall create opportunities for civil society to 
substantively engage in such events, where appropriate.
Sec. 5. Reporting on Progress. The National Security Advisor shall 
prepare an annual report for the President on the Federal Government's 
progress implementing the requirements of this memorandum. Agencies 
engaged abroad shall provide the National Security Advisor with any 
requested information on their progress implementing the requirements of 
this memorandum to include in this annual report.
Sec. 6. Definitions. For the purposes of this memorandum, ``agencies 
engaged abroad'' are the Departments of State, the Treasury, Defense, 
Justice, Agriculture, Commerce, Labor, Health and Human Services, and 
Homeland Security, the United States Agency for International 
Development, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the Office of the 
United States Trade Representative.
Sec. 7. General Provisions. (a) This memorandum is not intended to, and 
does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, 
enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, 
its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or 
agents, or any other person.
    (b) Nothing in this memorandum shall be construed to impair or 
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(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department, agency, or the 
head thereof, or the status of that department or agency within the Federal 
Government; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget 
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

    (c) Nothing in this memorandum shall alter the role of the Secretary 
of State or Chiefs of Mission in the coordination or implementation of 
U.S. foreign policy, and this memorandum shall be implemented consistent 
with agencies' respective missions.
    (d) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable 
law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
    (e) The Secretary of State is hereby authorized and directed to 
publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, September 23, 2014.
Memorandum of September 24, 2014

Delegation of Authority Under Sections 506(a)(1) and 552(c)(2) of the 
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

Memorandum for the Secretary of State
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, 
United States Code, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State:
    (1) The authority under section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance 
Act of 1961 (FAA) to direct the drawdown of up to $5 million in defense 
articles and services of the Department of Defense and military 
education and training to provide immediate military assistance for the 
Government of Ukraine, to aid their efforts to respond to the current 
crisis, and to make the determinations required under such section to 
direct such a drawdown; and
    (2) The authority under section 552(c)(2) of the FAA to direct the 
drawdown of up to $20 million in nonlethal commodities and services from 
any agency of the United States Government to provide assistance for the 
Government of Ukraine, and to make the determinations required under 
such section to direct such a drawdown.

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You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the 
Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, September 24, 2014.
Memorandum of September 26, 2014

Certification Concerning U.S. Participation in the United Nations 
Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African 
Republic Consistent With Section 2005 of the American Servicemembers' 
Protection Act

Memorandum for the Secretary of State
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, and consistent with section 2005 
of the American Servicemembers' Protection Act of 2002 (22 U.S.C. 7424), 
concerning the participation of members of the Armed Forces of the 
United States in certain United Nations peacekeeping and peace 
enforcement operations, I hereby certify that members of the U.S. Armed 
Forces participating in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated 
Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic are without risk 
of criminal prosecution or other assertion of jurisdiction by the 
International Criminal Court (ICC) because the Central African Republic 
has entered into an agreement in accordance with Article 98 of the Rome 
Statute preventing the ICC from proceeding against members of the Armed 
Forces of the United States present in that country.
You are authorized and directed to submit this certification to the 
Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, September 26, 2014.
Memorandum of September 30, 2014

Delegation of Authority Under Section 614 of the Foreign Assistance Act 
of 1961

Memorandum for the Secretary of State
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, 
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States Code, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the authority 
under section 614 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA) to 
determine whether it is important to the security interests of the 
United States to furnish up to $123,000,000 in funds made available 
pursuant to chapter 8 of part I of the FAA to provide assistance for 
Ukraine, Tunisia, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, 
Nigeria, Albania, and Vietnam without regard to any provision of law 
within the scope of section 614(a)(1) of the FAA and to authorize the 
furnishing of such assistance.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the 
Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, September 30, 2014.
Presidential Determination No. 2014-17 of September 30, 2014

Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2015

Memorandum for the Secretary of State
In accordance with section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 
(the ``Act'') (8 U.S.C. 1157), and after appropriate consultations with 
the Congress, I hereby make the following determinations and authorize 
the following actions:
The admission of up to 70,000 refugees to the United States during 
Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 is justified by humanitarian concerns or is 
otherwise in the national interest; provided that this number shall be 
understood as including persons admitted to the United States during FY 
2015 with Federal refugee resettlement assistance under the Amerasian 
immigrant admissions program, as provided below.
The admissions numbers shall be allocated among refugees of special 
humanitarian concern to the United States in accordance with the 
following regional allocations; provided that the number of admissions 
allocated to the East Asia region shall include persons admitted to the 
United States during FY 2015 with Federal refugee resettlement 
assistance under section 584 of the Foreign Operations, Export 
Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 1988, as contained 
in section 101(e) of Public Law 100-202 (Amerasian immigrants and their 
family members):

 
 
 
Africa                                     17,000
East Asia                                  13,000
Europe and Central Asia                    1,000
Latin America and Caribbean                4,000
Near East and South Asia                   33,000
Unallocated Reserve                        2,000
 


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The 2,000 unallocated refugee numbers shall be allocated to regional 
ceilings, as needed. Upon providing notification to the Judiciary 
Committees of the Congress, you are hereby authorized to use unallocated 
admissions in regions where the need for additional admissions arises.
Additionally, upon notification to the Judiciary Committees of the 
Congress, you are further authorized to transfer unused admissions 
allocated to a particular region to one or more other regions, if there 
is a need for greater admissions for the region or regions to which the 
admissions are being transferred. Consistent with section 2(b)(2) of the 
Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962, I hereby determine that 
assistance to or on behalf of persons applying for admission to the 
United States as part of the overseas refugee admissions program will 
contribute to the foreign policy interests of the United States and 
designate such persons for this purpose.
Consistent with section 101(a)(42) of the Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(42)), 
and after appropriate consultation with the Congress, I also specify 
that, for FY 2015, the following persons may, if otherwise qualified, be 
considered refugees for the purpose of admission to the United States 
within their countries of nationality or habitual residence:
    a. Persons in Cuba
    b. Persons in Eurasia and the Baltics
    c. Persons in Iraq
    d. Persons in Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador
    e. In exceptional circumstances, persons identified by a United 
States Embassy in any location
You are authorized and directed to publish this determination in the 
Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, September 30, 2014.
Presidential Determination No. 2014-18 of September 30, 2014

Determination With Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008

Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Pursuant to section 404 of the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008 
(CSPA) (title IV, Public Law 110-457), as amended, I hereby determine 
that it is in the national interest of the United States: to waive the 
application of the prohibition in section 404(a) of the CSPA with 
respect to Rwanda, Somalia, and Yemen; to waive in part the application 
of the prohibition in section 404(a) of the CSPA with respect to the 
Central African Republic to allow for provision of International 
Military Education and Training (IMET); to waive in part the application 
of the prohibition in section 404(a) of the CSPA with respect to the 
Democratic Republic of the Congo to allow for provision of IMET, 
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licenses for direct commercial sales of U.S. origin nonlethal defense 
articles, Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) assistance, and support provided 
pursuant to section 1208 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2014 to the extent such support would be restricted by the 
CSPA; and to waive in part the application of the prohibition in section 
404(a) of the CSPA with respect to South Sudan to allow for the 
provision of PKO assistance and support provided pursuant to section 
1208 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 to 
the extent such support would be restricted by the CSPA. I hereby waive 
such provisions accordingly.
You are authorized and directed to submit this determination to the 
Congress, along with the accompanying Memorandum of Justification, and 
to publish the determination in the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, September 30, 2014.
Presidential Determination No. 2015-1 of October 9, 2014

Provision of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of 
Brazil

Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of Defense
By the authority vested in me as President by section 1012 of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995, as amended (22 
U.S.C. 2291-4), I hereby certify, with respect to Brazil, that: (1) 
interdiction of aircraft reasonably suspected to be primarily engaged in 
illicit drug trafficking in Brazil's airspace is necessary because of 
the extraordinary threat posed by illicit drug trafficking to the 
national security of that country; and (2) Brazil has appropriate 
procedures in place to protect against innocent loss of life in the air 
and on the ground in connection with such interdiction, which shall at a 
minimum include effective means to identify and warn an aircraft before 
the use of force is directed against the aircraft.
The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to publish this 
determination in the Federal Register and to notify the Congress of this 
determination.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, October 9, 2014.

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Notice of October 16, 2014

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant 
Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia

On October 21, 1995, by Executive Order 12978, the President declared a 
national emergency with respect to significant narcotics traffickers 
centered in Colombia pursuant to the International Emergency Economic 
Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706), to deal with the unusual and 
extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and 
economy of the United States constituted by the actions of significant 
narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia and the extreme level of 
violence, corruption, and harm such actions cause in the United States 
and abroad.
The actions of significant narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia 
continue to threaten the national security, foreign policy, and economy 
of the United States and to cause an extreme level of violence, 
corruption, and harm in the United States and abroad. For this reason, 
the national emergency declared in Executive Order 12978 of October 21, 
1995, and the measures adopted pursuant thereto to deal with that 
emergency, must continue in effect beyond October 21, 2014. Therefore, 
in accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 
U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency with 
respect to significant narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia 
declared in Executive Order 12978.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    October 16, 2014.
Memorandum of October 17, 2014

Providing an Order of Succession Within the Federal Mediation and 
Conciliation Service

Memorandum for the Director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation 
Service
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Vacancies 
Reform Act of 1998, 5 U.S.C. 3345 et seq. (the ``Act''), it is hereby 
ordered that:
Section 1. Order of Succession. Subject to the provisions of section 2 
of this memorandum, and to the limitations set forth in the Act, the 
following officials of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, 
in the order listed, shall act as and perform the functions and duties 
of the office of the Director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation 
Service (Director), during any period in which the Director has died, 
resigned, or otherwise become unable to perform the functions and duties 
of the office of Director:
    (a) Deputy Director, Mediation Services and Field Programs;

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    (b) Deputy Director, National and International Programs;
    (c) Director of Field Operations; and
    (d) Most senior Director of Mediation Services (seniority being 
defined as the individual with the longest tenure in the position of 
Director of Mediation Services).
Sec. 2. Exceptions. (a) No individual who is serving in an office listed 
in section 1 of this memorandum in an acting capacity, by virtue of so 
serving, shall act as Director pursuant to this memorandum.
    (b) No individual listed in section 1 of this memorandum shall act 
as Director unless that individual is otherwise eligible to so serve 
under the Act.
    (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of this memorandum, the President 
retains discretion, to the extent permitted by law, to depart from this 
memorandum in designating an acting Director.
Sec. 3. General Provisions. (a) This memorandum is not intended to, and 
does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, 
enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, 
its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or 
agents, or any other person.
    (b) You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in 
the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, October 17, 2014.
Memorandum of October 17, 2014

Providing an Order of Succession Within the Social Security 
Administration

Memorandum for the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Vacancies 
Reform Act of 1998, 5 U.S.C. 3345 et seq. (the ``Act''), it is hereby 
ordered that:
Section 1. Order of Succession. Subject to the provisions of section 2 
of this memorandum, and to the limitations set forth in the Act, the 
following officials of the Social Security Administration, in the order 
listed, shall act as and perform the functions and duties of the office 
of the Commissioner of Social Security (Commissioner), during any period 
in which both the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Social 
Security have died, resigned, or become otherwise unable to perform the 
functions and duties of the office of Commissioner:
    (a) Deputy Commissioner for Operations;
    (b) Deputy Commissioner for Budget, Finance, Quality, and 
Management;
    (c) Deputy Commissioner for Systems;

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    (d) Regional Commissioner, Atlanta; and
    (e) Regional Commissioner, Dallas.
Sec. 2. Exceptions. (a) No individual who is serving in an office listed 
in section 1 of this memorandum in an acting capacity, by virtue of so 
serving, shall act as Commissioner pursuant to this memorandum.
    (b) No individual listed in section 1 of this memorandum shall act 
as Commissioner unless that individual is otherwise eligible to so serve 
under the Act.
    (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of this memorandum, the President 
retains discretion, to the extent permitted by law, to depart from this 
memorandum in designating an acting Commissioner.
Sec. 3. Revocation. The Presidential Memorandum of October 17, 2008 
(Designation of Officers of the Social Security Administration to Act as 
the Commissioner of Social Security), is hereby revoked.
Sec. 4. General Provisions. (a) This memorandum is not intended to, and 
does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, 
enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, 
its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or 
agents, or any other person.
    (b) You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in 
the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, October 17, 2014.
Notice of October 21, 2014

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in 
or in Relation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

On October 27, 2006, by Executive Order (E.O.) 13413, the President 
declared a national emergency with respect to the situation in or in 
relation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and, pursuant to the 
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706), 
ordered related measures blocking the property of certain persons 
contributing to the conflict in that country. The President took this 
action to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the foreign 
policy of the United States constituted by the situation in or in 
relation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which has been marked 
by widespread violence and atrocities that continue to threaten regional 
stability. I took additional steps pursuant to this national emergency 
in E.O. 13671 of July 8, 2014.
This situation continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to 
the foreign policy of the United States. For this reason, the national 
emergency declared in E.O. 13413 of October 27, 2006, as amended by E.O. 
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July 8, 2014, and the measures adopted to deal with that emergency, must 
continue in effect beyond October 27, 2014. Therefore, in accordance 
with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), 
I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency with respect to the 
situation in or in relation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo 
declared in E.O. 13413, as amended by E.O. 13671.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    October 21, 2014.
Notice of October 24, 2014

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Sudan

On November 3, 1997, by Executive Order (E.O.) 13067, the President 
declared a national emergency with respect to Sudan and, pursuant to the 
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706), took 
related steps to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the 
national security and foreign policy of the United States posed by the 
actions and policies of the Government of Sudan. On April 26, 2006, in 
E.O. 13400, the President determined that the conflict in Sudan's Darfur 
region posed an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national 
security and foreign policy of the United States, expanded the scope of 
the national emergency to deal with that threat, and ordered the 
blocking of property of certain persons connected to the conflict. On 
October 13, 2006, the President issued E.O. 13412 to take additional 
steps with respect to the national emergency and to implement the Darfur 
Peace and Accountability Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-344).
The actions and policies of the Government of Sudan continue to pose an 
unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign 
policy of the United States. For this reason, the national emergency 
declared in E.O. 13067 of November 3, 1997, expanded on April 26, 2006, 
and with respect to which additional steps were taken on October 13, 
2006, must continue in effect beyond November 3, 2014. Therefore, 
consistent with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 
U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency with 
respect to Sudan declared in E.O. 13067.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    October 24, 2014.

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Notice of November 7, 2014

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

On November 14, 1994, by Executive Order (E.O.) 12938, the President 
declared a national emergency with respect to the unusual and 
extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and 
economy of the United States posed by the proliferation of nuclear, 
biological, and chemical weapons (weapons of mass destruction) and the 
means of delivering such weapons. On July 28, 1998, the President issued 
E.O. 13094, amending E.O. 12938, to respond more effectively to the 
worldwide threat of weapons of mass destruction proliferation 
activities. On June 28, 2005, the President issued E.O. 13382, which, 
inter alia, further amended E.O. 12938, to improve our ability to combat 
proliferation. The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and the 
means of delivering them continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary 
threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the 
United States; therefore, the national emergency first declared on 
November 14, 1994, and extended in each subsequent year, must continue. 
In accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 
U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing the national emergency declared in 
Executive Order 12938.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    November 7, 2014.
Notice of November 12, 2014

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran

On November 14, 1979, by Executive Order 12170, the President declared a 
national emergency with respect to Iran and, pursuant to the 
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706), took 
related steps to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the 
national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States 
constituted by the situation in Iran. Because our relations with Iran 
have not yet returned to normal, and the process of implementing the 
agreements with Iran, dated January 19, 1981, is still under way, the 
national emergency declared on November 14, 1979, must continue in 
effect beyond November 14, 2014. Therefore, in accordance with section 
202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am 
continuing for 1 year the national emergency with respect to Iran 
declared in Executive Order 12170.

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This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    November 12, 2014.
 Memorandum of November 13, 2014

Authorizing the Exercise of Authority Under Public Law 85-804

Memorandum for the Administrator of the United States Agency for 
International Development
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, I hereby direct the following:
The Administrator of the United States Agency for International 
Development (USAID) is authorized to exercise authority under Public Law 
85-804, as amended (50 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.), to the same extent and 
subject to the same conditions and limitations as the head of an 
executive department or agency listed in section 21 of Executive Order 
10789 of November 14, 1958, as amended, with respect to contracts 
performed in Africa in support of USAID's response to the Ebola outbreak 
in Africa where the contractor, its employees, or subcontractors will 
have significant exposure to Ebola. This authority may be exercised 
solely for the purpose of holding harmless and indemnifying contractors 
with respect to claims, losses, or damage arising out of or resulting 
from exposure, in the course of performance of the contracts, to Ebola.
The USAID is exercising functions in connection with the national 
defense in the course of complying with its humanitarian mandate, and 
there is a relevant state of national emergency that authorizes use of 
Public Law 85-804. I deem that the authorization provided in this 
memorandum and actions taken pursuant to that authorization would 
facilitate the national defense.
This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any right or 
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by 
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or 
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
You are hereby authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the 
Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, November 13, 2014.

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Memorandum of November 21, 2014

Creating Welcoming Communities and Fully Integrating Immigrants and 
Refugees

Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies
Our country has long been a beacon of hope and opportunity for people 
from around the world. Nearly 40 million foreign-born residents 
nationwide contribute to their communities every day, including 3 
million refugees who have resettled here since 1975. These new Americans 
significantly improve our economy. They make up 13 percent of the 
population, but are over 16 percent of the labor force and start 28 
percent of all new businesses. Moreover, immigrants or their children 
have founded more than 40 percent of Fortune 500 companies, which 
collectively employ over 10 million people worldwide and generate annual 
revenues of $4.2 trillion.
By focusing on the civic, economic, and linguistic integration of new 
Americans, we can help immigrants and refugees in the United States 
contribute fully to our economy and their communities. Civic integration 
provides new Americans with security in their rights and liberties. 
Economic integration empowers immigrants to be self-sufficient and 
allows them to give back to their communities and contribute to economic 
growth. English language acquisition allows new Americans to attain 
employment or career advancement and be more active civic participants.
Our success as a Nation of immigrants is rooted in our ongoing 
commitment to welcoming and integrating newcomers into the fabric of our 
country. It is important that we develop a Federal immigrant integration 
strategy that is innovative and competitive with those of other 
industrialized nations and supports mechanisms to ensure that our 
Nation's diverse people are contributing to society to their fullest 
potential.
Therefore, I am establishing a White House Task Force on New Americans, 
an interagency effort to identify and support State and local efforts at 
integration that are working and to consider how to expand and replicate 
successful models. The Task Force, which will engage with community, 
business, and faith leaders, as well as State and local elected 
officials, will help determine additional steps the Federal Government 
can take to ensure its programs and policies are serving diverse 
communities that include new Americans.
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, I hereby order as follows:
Section 1. White House Task Force on New Americans. (a) There is 
established a White House Task Force on New Americans (Task Force) to 
develop a coordinated Federal strategy to better integrate new Americans 
into communities and support State and local efforts to do the same. It 
shall be co-chaired by the Director of the Domestic Policy Council and 
Secretary of Homeland Security, or their designees. In addition to the 
Co-Chairs, the Task Force shall consist of the following members:

(i) the Secretary of State;

(ii) the Attorney General;

(iii) the Secretary of Agriculture;

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(iv) the Secretary of Commerce;

(v) the Secretary of Labor;

(vi) the Secretary of Health and Human Services;

(vii) the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development;

(viii) the Secretary of Transportation;

(ix) the Secretary of Education;

(x) the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and 
Community Service;

(xi) the Director of the Office of Management and Budget;

(xii) the Administrator of the Small Business Administration;

(xiii) the Senior Advisor and Assistant to the President for 
Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Engagement;

(xiv) the Director of the National Economic Council;

(xv) the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and 
Counterterrorism; and

(xvi) the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.

    (b) A member of the Task Force may designate a senior-level official 
who is from the member's department, agency, or office, and is a full-
time officer or employee of the Federal Government, to perform day-to-
day Task Force functions of the member. At the direction of the Co-
Chairs, the Task Force may establish subgroups consisting exclusively of 
Task Force members or their designees under this subsection, as 
appropriate.
    (c) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall appoint an Executive 
Director who will determine the Task Force's agenda, convene regular 
meetings of the Task Force, and supervise work under the direction of 
the Co-Chairs. The Department of Homeland Security shall provide funding 
and administrative support for the Task Force to the extent permitted by 
law and subject to the availability of appropriations. Each executive 
department or agency shall bear its own expenses for participating in 
the Task Force.
Sec. 2. Mission and Function of the Task Force. (a) The Task Force 
shall, consistent with applicable law, work across executive departments 
and agencies to:

(i) review the policies and programs of all relevant executive departments 
and agencies to ensure they are responsive to the needs of new Americans 
and the receiving communities in which they reside, and identify ways in 
which such programs can be used to increase meaningful engagement between 
new Americans and the receiving community;

(ii) identify and disseminate best practices at the State and local level;

(iii) provide technical assistance, training, or other support to existing 
Federal grantees to increase their coordination and capacity to improve 
long-term integration and foster welcoming community climates;

(iv) collect and disseminate immigrant integration data, policies, and 
programs that affect numerous executive departments and agencies, as well 
as State and local governments and nongovernmental actors;

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(v) conduct outreach to representatives of nonprofit organizations, State 
and local government agencies, elected officials, and other interested 
persons that can assist with the Task Force's development of 
recommendations;

(vi) work with Federal, State, and local entities to measure and strengthen 
equitable access to services and programs for new Americans, consistent 
with applicable law; and

(vii) share information with and communicate to the American public 
regarding the benefits that result from integrating new Americans into 
communities.

    (b) Within 120 days of the date of this memorandum, the Task Force 
shall develop and submit to the President an Integration Plan with 
recommendations for agency actions to further the integration of new 
Americans. The Integration Plan shall include:

(i) an assessment by each Task Force member of the status and scope of the 
efforts by the member's department, agency, or office to further the civic, 
economic, and linguistic integration of new Americans, including a report 
on the status of any offices or programs that have been created to develop, 
implement, or monitor targeted initiatives concerning immigrant 
integration; and

(ii) recommendations for issues, programs, or initiatives that should be 
further evaluated, studied, and implemented, as appropriate.

    (c) The Task Force shall provide, within 1 year of the date of this 
memorandum, a status report to the President regarding the 
implementation of this memorandum. The Task Force shall review and 
update the Integration Plan periodically, as appropriate, and shall 
present to the President any updated recommendations or findings.
Sec. 3. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be 
construed to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department, agency, or the 
head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget 
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

    (b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable 
law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
    (c) This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any 
right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in 
equity by any party against the United States, its departments, 
agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other 
person.
    (d) The Secretary of Homeland Security is hereby authorized and 
directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, November 21, 2014.

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Memorandum of November 21, 2014

Modernizing and Streamlining the U.S. Immigrant Visa System for the 21st 
Century

Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies
Throughout our Nation's history, immigrants have helped the United 
States build the world's strongest economy. Immigrants represent the 
majority of our Ph.D.s in math, computer science, and engineering, and 
over one quarter of all U.S.-based Nobel laureates over the past 50 
years were foreign-born. Immigrants are also more than twice as likely 
as native-born Americans to start a business in the United States. They 
have started one of every four American small businesses and high-tech 
startups, and more than 40 percent of Fortune 500 companies were founded 
by immigrants or their children.
But despite the overwhelming contributions of immigrants to our Nation's 
prosperity, our immigration system is broken and has not kept pace with 
changing times. To address this issue, my Administration has made 
commonsense immigration reform a priority, and has consistently urged 
the Congress to act to fix the broken system. Such action would not only 
continue our proud tradition of welcoming immigrants to this country, 
but also reduce Federal deficits, increase productivity, and raise wages 
for all Americans. Immigration reform is an economic, national security, 
and moral imperative.
Even as we continue to seek meaningful legislative reforms, my 
Administration has pursued administrative reforms to streamline and 
modernize the legal immigration system. We have worked to simplify an 
overly complex visa system, one that is confusing to travelers and 
immigrants, burdensome to businesses, and results in long wait times 
that negatively impact millions of families and workers. But we can and 
must do more to improve this system. Executive departments and agencies 
must continue to focus on streamlining and reforming the legal 
immigration system, while safeguarding the interest of American workers.
Therefore, by the authority vested in me as President by the 
Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order 
to modernize and streamline the U.S. immigration system, I hereby direct 
as follows:
Section 1. Recommendations to Improve the Immigration System. (a) Within 
120 days of the date of this memorandum, the Secretaries of State and 
Homeland Security (Secretaries), in consultation with the Director of 
the Office of Management and Budget, the Director of the National 
Economic Council, the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security 
and Counterterrorism, the Director of the Domestic Policy Council, the 
Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Attorney 
General, and the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, Labor, and 
Education, shall develop:

(i) in consultation with private and nonfederal public actors, including 
business people, labor leaders, universities, and other stakeholders, 
recommendations to streamline and improve the legal immigration system--
including immigrant and non-immigrant visa processing--with a focus

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on reforms that reduce Government costs, improve services for applicants, 
reduce burdens on employers, and combat waste, fraud, and abuse in the 
system;

(ii) in consultation with stakeholders with relevant expertise in 
immigration law, recommendations to ensure that administrative policies, 
practices, and systems use all of the immigrant visa numbers that the 
Congress provides for and intends to be issued, consistent with demand; and

(iii) in consultation with technology experts inside and outside the 
Government, recommendations for modernizing the information technology 
infrastructure underlying the visa processing system, with a goal of 
reducing redundant systems, improving the experience of applicants, and 
enabling better public and congressional oversight of the system.

    (b) In developing the recommendations as set forth in subsection (a) 
of this section, the Secretaries shall establish metrics for measuring 
progress in implementing the recommendations and in achieving service-
level improvements, taking into account the Federal Government's 
responsibility to protect the integrity of U.S. borders and promote 
economic opportunity for all workers.
Sec. 2. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be 
construed to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department, agency, or the 
head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget 
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

    (b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable 
law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
    (c) This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any 
right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in 
equity by any party against the United States, its departments, 
agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other 
person.
    (d) The Secretary of State is hereby authorized and directed to 
publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, November 21, 2014.

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Presidential Determination No. 2015-2 of November 21, 2014

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

Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of the Treasury[, 
and] the Secretary of Energy
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States, after carefully considering the report 
submitted to the Congress by the Energy Information Administration on 
October 30, 2014, and other relevant factors, including global economic 
conditions, increased oil production by certain countries, and the level 
of spare capacity, I determine, pursuant to section 1245(d)(4)(B) and 
(C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, 
Public Law 112-81, and consistent with my prior determinations, that 
there is a sufficient supply of petroleum and petroleum products from 
countries other than Iran to permit a significant reduction in the 
volume of petroleum and petroleum products purchased from Iran by or 
through foreign financial institutions.
I will continue to monitor this situation closely.
The Secretary of State is hereby authorized and directed to publish this 
memorandum in the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, November 21, 2014.
Presidential Determination No. 2015-3 of December 3, 2014

Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act

Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Pursuant to the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution 
and the laws of the United States, including section 7(a) of the 
Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-45) (the ``Act''), I 
hereby determine that it is necessary, in order to protect the national 
security interests of the United States, to suspend for a period of 6 
months the limitations set forth in sections 3(b) and 7(b) of the Act.
You are authorized and directed to transmit this determination to the 
Congress, accompanied by a report in accordance with section 7(a) of the 
Act, and to publish this determination in the Federal Register.
This suspension shall take effect after transmission of this 
determination and report to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, December 3, 2014.

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100             Standards of conduct........................         408
101             Public information provisions of the 
                    Administrative Procedures Act...........         408
102             Enforcement of nondiscrimination on the 
                    basis of handicap in programs or 
                    activities conducted by the Executive 
                    Office of the President.................         408

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PART 100_STANDARDS OF CONDUCT--Table of Contents



    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 7301.

    Source: 64 FR 12881, Mar. 16, 1999, unless otherwise noted.



Sec.  100.1  Ethical conduct standards and financial disclosure regulations.

    Employees of the Executive Office of the President are subject to 
the executive branch-wide standards of ethical conduct at 5 CFR part 
2635, and the executive branch-wide financial disclosure regulations at 
5 CFR part 2634.



PART 101_PUBLIC INFORMATION PROVISIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT--Table of Contents



Sec.
101.1 Executive Office of the President.
101.2 Office of Management and Budget.
101.3 Office of Administration.
101.4 National Security Council.
101.5 Council on Environmental Quality.
101.6 Office of National Drug Control Policy.
101.7 Office of Science and Technology Policy.
101.8 Office of the United States Trade Representative.

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552.

    Source: 40 FR 8061, Feb. 25, 1975 and 55 FR 46067, November 1, 1990, 
unless otherwise noted.



Sec.  101.1  Executive Office of the President.

    Until further regulations are promulgated, the remainder of the 
entities within the Executive Office of the President, to the extent 
that 5 U.S.C. 552 is applicable, shall follow the procedures set forth 
in the regulations applicable to the Office of Management and Budget (5 
CFR Ch. III). Requests for information from these other entities should 
be submitted directly to such entity.



Sec.  101.2  Office of Management and Budget.

    Freedom of Information regulations for the Office of Management and 
Budget appear at 5 CFR Ch. III.



Sec.  101.3  Office of Administration.

    Freedom of Information regulations for the Office of Administration 
appear at 5 CFR part 2502.

[55 FR 46037, Nov. 1, 1990]



Sec.  101.4  National Security Council.

    Freedom of Information regulations for the National Security Council 
appear at 32 CFR Ch. XXI.



Sec.  101.5  Council on Environmental Quality.

    Freedom of Information regulations for the Council on Environmental 
Quality appear at 40 CFR Ch. V.

[42 FR 65131, Dec. 30, 1977]



Sec.  101.6  Office of National Drug Control Policy.

    Freedom of Information regulations for the Office of National Drug 
Control Policy appear at 21 CFR parts 1400-1499.

[55 FR 46037, Nov. 1, 1990]



Sec.  101.7  Office of Science and Technology Policy.

    Freedom of Information regulations for the Office of Science and 
Technology Policy appear at 32 CFR part 2402.

[55 FR 46037, Nov. 1, 1990]



Sec.  101.8  Office of the United States Trade Representative.

    Freedom of Information regulations for the Office of the United 
States Trade Representative appear at 15 CFR part 2004.

[55 FR 46037, Nov. 1, 1990]



PART 102_ENFORCEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT--Table of Contents



Sec.
102.101 Purpose.
102.102 Application.
102.103 Definitions.
102.104-102.109 [Reserved]
102.110 Self-evaluation.
102.111 Notice.
102.112-102.129 [Reserved]

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102.130 General prohibitions against discrimination.
102.131-102.139 [Reserved]
102.140 Employment.
102.141-102.148 [Reserved]
102.149 Program accessibility: Discrimination prohibited.
102.150 Program accessibility: Existing facilities.
102.151 Program accessibility: New construction and alterations.
102.152-102.159 [Reserved]
102.160 Communications.
102.161-102.169 [Reserved]
102.170 Compliance procedures.
102.171-102.999 [Reserved]

    Authority: 29 U.S.C. 794.

    Source: 53 FR 25879, July 8, 1988, unless otherwise noted.



Sec.  102.101  Purpose.

    The purpose of this regulation is to effectuate section 119 of the 
Rehabilitation, Comprehensive Services, and Developmental Disabilities 
Amendments of 1978, which amended section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act 
of 1973 to prohibit discrimination on the basis of handicap in programs 
or activities conducted by Executive agencies or the United States 
Postal Service.



Sec.  102.102  Application.

    This regulation (Sec. Sec.  102.101-102.170) applies to all programs 
or activities conducted by the agency, except for programs or activities 
conducted outside the United States that do not involve individuals with 
handicaps in the United States.



Sec.  102.103  Definitions.

    For purposes of this regulation, the term--
    Agency means, for purposes of this regulation only, the following 
entities in the Executive Office of the President: the White House 
Office, the Office of the Vice President, the Office of Management and 
Budget, the Office of Policy Development, the National Security Council, 
the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Office of the United 
States Trade Representative, the Council on Environmental Quality, the 
Council of Economic Advisers, the Office of Administration, the Office 
of Federal Procurement Policy, and any committee, board, commission, or 
similar group established in the Executive Office of the President.
    Agency head or head of the agency; as used in Sec. Sec.  
102.150(a)(3), 102.160(d) and 102.170 (i) and (j), shall be a three-
member board which will include the Director, Office of Administration, 
the head of the Executive Office of the President, agency in which the 
issue needing resolution or decision arises and one other agency head 
selected by the two other board members. In the event that an issue 
needing resolution or decision arises within the Office of 
Administration, one of the board members shall be the Director of the 
Office of Management and Budget.
    Assistant Attorney General means the Assistant Attorney General, 
Civil Rights Division, United States Department of Justice.
    Auxiliary aids means services or devices that enable persons with 
impaired sensory, manual, or speaking skills to have an equal 
opportunity to participate in, and enjoy the benefits of, programs or 
activities conducted by the agency. For example, auxiliary aids useful 
for persons with impaired vision include readers, Brailled materials, 
audio recordings, and other similar services and devices. Auxiliary aids 
useful for persons with impaired hearing include telephone handset 
amplifiers, telephones compatible with hearing aids, telecommunication 
devices for deaf persons (TDD's), interpreters, notetakers, written 
materials, and other similar services and devices.
    Complete complaint means a written statement that contains the 
complainant's name and address and describes the agency's alleged 
discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the agency of the 
nature and date of the alleged violation of section 504. It shall be 
signed by the complainant or by someone authorized to do so on his or 
her behalf. Complaints filed on behalf of classes or third parties shall 
describe or identify (by name, if possible) the alleged victims of 
discrimination.
    Facility means all or any portion of buildings, structures, 
equipment, roads, walks, parking lots, rolling stock or other 
conveyances, or other real or personal property.
    Historic preservation programs means programs conducted by the 
agency that

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have preservation of historic properties as a primary purpose.
    Historic properties means those properties that are listed or 
eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places or 
properties designated as historic under a statute of the appropriate 
State or local government body.
    Individual with handicaps means any person who has a physical or 
mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life 
activities, has a record of such an impairment, or is regarded as having 
such an impairment.
    As used in this definition, the phrase:
    (1) Physical or mental impairment includes--
    (i) Any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, 
or anatomical loss affecting one or more of the following body systems: 
Neurological; musculoskeletal; special sense organs; respiratory, 
including speech organs; cardiovascular; reproductive; digestive; 
genitourinary; hemic and lymphatic; skin; and endocrine; or
    (ii) Any mental or psychological disorder, such as mental 
retardation, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and 
specific learning disabilities. The term ``physical or mental 
impairment'' includes, but is not limited to, such diseases and 
conditions as orthopedic, visual, speech, and hearing impairments, 
cerebral palsy, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, 
cancer, heart disease, diabetes, mental retardation, emotional illness, 
and drug addiction and alcoholism.
    (2) Major life activities includes functions such as caring for 
one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, 
breathing, learning, and working.
    (3) Has a record of such an impairment means has a history of, or 
has been misclassified as having, a mental or physical impairment that 
substantially limits one or more major life activities.
    (4) Is regarded as having an impairment means--
    (i) Has a physical or mental impairment that does not substantially 
limit major life activities but is treated by the agency as constituting 
such a limitation;
    (ii) Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits 
major life activities only as a result of the attitudes of others toward 
such impairment; or
    (iii) Has none of the impairments defined in paragraph (1) of this 
definition but is treated by the agency as having such an impairment.
    Qualified individual with handicaps means--
    (1) With respect to preschool, elementary, or secondary education 
services provided by the agency, an individual with handicaps who is a 
member of a class of persons otherwise entitled by statute, regulation, 
or agency policy to receive education services from the agency;
    (2) With respect to any other agency program or activity under which 
a person is required to perform services or to achieve a level of 
accomplishment, an individual with handicaps who meets the essential 
eligibility requirements and who can achieve the purpose of the program 
or activity without modifications in the program or activity that the 
agency can demonstrate would result in a fundamental alteration in its 
nature;
    (3) With respect to any other program or activity, an individual 
with handicaps who meets the essential eligibility requirements for 
participation in, or receipt of benefits from, that program or activity; 
and
    (4) ``Qualified handicapped person'' as that term is defined for 
purposes of employment in 29 CFR 1613.702(f), which is made applicable 
to this regulation by Sec.  102.140.
    Section 504 means section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 
(Pub. L. 93-112, 87 Stat. 394 (29 U.S.C. 794)), as amended by the 
Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1974 (Pub. L. 93-516, 88 Stat. 1617); 
the Rehabilitation, Comprehensive Services, and Developmental 
Disabilities Amendments of 1978 (Pub. L. 95-602, 92 Stat. 2955); and the 
Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 (Pub. L. 99-506, 100 Stat. 1810). 
As used in this regulation, section 504 applies only to programs or 
activities conducted by Executive agencies and not to federally assisted 
programs.
    Substantial impairment means a significant loss of the integrity of 
finished

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materials, design quality, or special character resulting from a 
permanent alteration.



Sec. Sec.  102.104-102.109  [Reserved]



Sec.  102.110  Self-evaluation.

    (a) The agency shall, by September 6, 1989, evaluate its current 
policies and practices, and the effects thereof, that do not or may not 
meet the requirements of this regulation and, to the extent modification 
of any such policies and practices is required, the agency shall proceed 
to make the necessary modifications.
    (b) The agency shall provide an opportunity to interested persons, 
including individuals with handicaps or organizations representing 
individuals with handicaps, to participate in the self-evaluation 
process by submitting comments (both oral and written).
    (c) The agency shall, for at least three years following completion 
of the self-evaluation, maintain on file and make available for public 
inspection:
    (1) A description of areas examined and any problems identified; and
    (2) A description of any modifications made.



Sec.  102.111  Notice.

    The agency shall make available to employees, applicants, 
participants, beneficiaries, and other interested persons such 
information regarding the provisions of this regulation and its 
applicability to the programs or activities conducted by the agency, and 
make such information available to them in such manner as the head of 
the agency finds necessary to apprise such persons of the protections 
against discrimination assured them by section 504 and this regulation.



Sec. Sec.  102.112-102.129  [Reserved]



Sec.  102.130  General prohibitions against discrimination.

    (a) No qualified individual with handicaps shall, on the basis of 
handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, 
or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or 
activity conducted by the agency.
    (b)(1) The agency, in providing any aid, benefit, or service, may 
not, directly or through contractual, licensing, or other arrangements, 
on the basis of handicap--
    (i) Deny a qualified individual with handicaps the opportunity to 
participate in or benefit from the aid, benefit, or service;
    (ii) Afford a qualified individual with handicaps an opportunity to 
participate in or benefit from the aid, benefit, or service that is not 
equal to that afforded others;
    (iii) Provide a qualified individual with handicaps with an aid, 
benefit, or service that is not as effective in affording equal 
opportunity to obtain the same result, to gain the same benefit, or to 
reach the same level of achievement as that provided to others;
    (iv) Provide different or separate aid, benefits, or services to 
individuals with handicaps or to any class of individuals with handicaps 
than is provided to others unless such action is necessary to provide 
qualified individuals with handicaps with aid, benefits, or services 
that are as effective as those provided to others;
    (v) Deny a qualified individual with handicaps the opportunity to 
participate as a member of planning or advisory boards;
    (vi) Otherwise limit a qualified individual with handicaps in the 
enjoyment of any right, privilege, advantage, or opportunity enjoyed by 
others receiving the aid, benefit, or service.
    (2) The agency may not deny a qualified individual with handicaps 
the opportunity to participate in programs or activities that are not 
separate or different, despite the existence of permissibly separate or 
different programs or activities.
    (3) The agency may not, directly or through contractual or other 
arrangements, utilize criteria or methods of administration the purpose 
or effect of which would--
    (i) Subject qualified individuals with handicaps to discrimination 
on the basis of handicap; or
    (ii) Defeat or substantially impair accomplishment of the objectives 
of a program or activity with respect to individuals with handicaps.

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    (4) The agency may not, in determining the site or location of a 
facility, make selections the purpose or effect of which would--
    (i) Exclude individuals with handicaps from, deny them the benefits 
of, or otherwise subject them to discrimination under any program or 
activity conducted by the agency; or
    (ii) Defeat or substantially impair the accomplishment of the 
objectives of a program or activity with respect to individuals with 
handicaps.
    (5) The agency, in the selection of procurement contractors, may not 
use criteria that subject qualified individuals with handicaps to 
discrimination on the basis of handicap.
    (6) The agency may not administer a licensing or certification 
program in a manner that subjects qualified individuals with handicaps 
to discrimination on the basis of handicap, nor may the agency establish 
requirements for the programs or activities of licensees or certified 
entities that subject qualified individuals with handicaps to 
discrimination on the basis of handicap. However, the programs or 
activities of entities that are licensed or certified by the agency are 
not, themselves, covered by this regulation.
    (c) The exclusion of nonhandicapped persons from the benefits of a 
program limited by Federal statute or Executive order to individuals 
with handicaps or the exclusion of a specific class of individuals with 
handicaps from a program limited by Federal statute or Executive order 
to a different class of individuals with handicaps is not prohibited by 
this regulation.
    (d) The agency shall administer programs and activities in the most 
integrated setting appropriate to the needs of qualified individuals 
with handicaps.



Sec. Sec.  102.131-102.139  [Reserved]



Sec.  102.140  Employment.

    No qualified individual with handicaps shall, on the basis of 
handicap, be subject to discrimination in employment under any program 
or activity conducted by the agency. The definitions, requirements, and 
procedures of section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 
791), as established by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in 
29 CFR part 1613, shall apply to employment in federally conducted 
programs or activities.



Sec.  102.141-102.148  [Reserved]



Sec.  102.149  Program accessibility: Discrimination prohibited.

    Except as otherwise provided in Sec.  102.150, no qualified 
individual with handicaps shall, because the agency's facilities are 
inaccessible to or unusable by individuals with handicaps, be denied the 
benefits of, be excluded from participation in, or otherwise be 
subjected to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by 
the agency.



Sec.  102.150  Program accessibility: Existing facilities.

    (a) General. The agency shall operate each program or activity so 
that the program or activity, when viewed in its entirety, is readily 
accessible to and usable by individuals with handicaps. This paragraph 
does not--
    (1) Necessarily require the agency to make each of its existing 
facilities accessible to and usable by individuals with handicaps;
    (2) In the case of historic preservation programs, require the 
agency to take any action that would result in a substantial impairment 
of significant historic features of an historic property; or
    (3) Require the agency to take any action that it can demonstrate 
would result in a fundamental alteration in the nature of a program or 
activity or in undue financial and administrative burdens. In those 
circumstances where agency personnel believe that the proposed action 
would fundamentally alter the program or activity or would result in 
undue financial and administrative burdens, the agency has the burden of 
proving that compliance with Sec.  102.150(a) would result in such 
alteration or burdens. The decision that compliance would result in such 
alteration or burdens must be made by the agency head or his or her 
designee after considering all agency resources available for use in the 
funding and operation of the conducted program or activity, and must be 
accompanied by a written statement of the reasons

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forreaching that conclusion. If an action would result in such an 
alteration or such burdens, the agency shall take any other action that 
would not result in such an alteration or such burdens but would 
nevertheless ensure that individuals with handicaps receive the benefits 
and services of the program or activity.
    (b) Methods--(1) General. The agency may comply with the 
requirements of this section through such means as redesign of 
equipment, reassignment of services to accessible buildings, assignment 
of aides to beneficiaries, home visits, delivery of services at 
alternate accessible sites, alteration of existing facilities and 
construction of new facilities, use of accessible rolling stock, or any 
other methods that result in making its programs or activities readily 
accessible to and usable by individuals with handicaps. The agency is 
not required to make structural changes in existing facilities where 
other methods are effective in achieving compliance with this section. 
The agency, in making alterations to existing buildings, shall meet 
accessibility requirements to the extent compelled by the Architectural 
Barriers Act of 1968, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4151-4157), and any 
regulations implementing it. In choosing among available methods for 
meeting the requirements of this section, the agency shall give priority 
to those methods that offer programs and activities to qualified 
individuals with handicaps in the most integrated setting appropriate.
    (2) Historic preservation programs. In meeting the requirements of 
Sec.  102.150(a) in historic preservation programs, the agency shall 
give priority to methods that provide physical access to individuals 
with handicaps. In cases where a physical alteration to an historic 
property is not required because of Sec.  102.150(a) (2) or (3), 
alternative methods of achieving program accessibility include--
    (i) Using audio-visual materials and devices to depict those 
portions of an historic property that cannot otherwise be made 
accessible;
    (ii) Assigning persons to guide individuals with handicaps into or 
through portions of historic properties that cannot otherwise be made 
accessible; or
    (iii) Adopting other innovative methods.
    (c) Time period for compliance. The agency shall comply with the 
obligations established under this section by November 7, 1988, except 
that where structural changes in facilities are undertaken, such changes 
shall be made by September 6, 1991, but in any event as expeditiously as 
possible.
    (d) Transition plan. In the event that structural changes to 
facilities will be undertaken to achieve program accessibility, the 
agency shall develop, by March 6, 1989, a transition plan setting forth 
the steps necessary to complete such changes. The agency shall provide 
an opportunity to interested persons, including individuals with 
handicaps or organizations representing individuals with handicaps, to 
participate in the development of the transition plan by submitting 
comments (both oral and written). A copy of the transition plan shall be 
made available for public inspection. The plan shall, at a minimum--
    (1) Identify physical obstacles in the agency's facilities that 
limit the accessibility of its programs or activities to individuals 
with handicaps;
    (2) Describe in detail the methods that will be used to make the 
facilities accessible;
    (3) Specify the schedule for taking the steps necessary to achieve 
compliance with this section and, if the time period of the transition 
plan is longer than one year, identify steps that will be taken during 
each year of the transition period; and
    (4) Indicate the official responsible for implementation of the 
plan.



Sec.  102.151   Program accessibility: New construction and alterations.

    Each building or part of a building that is constructed or altered 
by, on behalf of, or for the use of the agency shall be designed, 
constructed, or altered so as to be readily accessible to and usable by 
individuals with handicaps. The definitions, requirements, and standards 
of the Architectural Barriers Act (42 U.S.C. 4151-4157), as established 
in 41 CFR 101-19.600 to 101-19.607,

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apply to buildings covered by this section.



Sec. Sec.  102.152-102.159  [Reserved]



Sec.  102.160  Communications.

    (a) The agency shall take appropriate steps to ensure effective 
communication with applicants, participants, personnel of other Federal 
entities, and members of the public.
    (1) The agency shall furnish appropriate auxiliary aids where 
necessary to afford an individual with handicaps an equal opportunity to 
participate in, and enjoy the benefits of, a program or activity 
conducted by the agency.
    (i) In determining what type of auxiliary aid is necessary, the 
agency shall give primary consideration to the requests of the 
individual with handicaps.
    (ii) The agency need not provide individually prescribed devices, 
readers for personal use or study, or other devices of a personal 
nature.
    (2) Where the agency communicates with applicants and beneficiaries 
by telephone, telecommunication devices for deaf persons (TDD's) or 
equally effective telecommunication systems shall be used to communicate 
with persons with impaired hearing.
    (b) The agency shall ensure that interested persons, including 
persons with impaired vision or hearing, can obtain information as to 
the existence and location of accessible services, activities, and 
facilities.
    (c) The agency shall provide signage at a primary entrance to each 
of its inaccessible facilities, directing users to a location at which 
they can obtain information about accessible facilities. The 
international symbol for accessibility shall be used at each primary 
entrance of an accessible facility.
    (d) This section does not require the agency to take any action that 
it can demonstrate would result in a fundamental alteration in the 
nature of a program or activity or in undue financial and administrative 
burdens. In those circumstances where agency personnel believe that the 
proposed action would fundamentally alter the program or activity or 
would result in undue financial and administrative burdens, the agency 
has the burden of proving that compliance with Sec.  102.160 would 
result in such alteration or burdens. The decision that compliance would 
result in such alteration or burdens must be made by the agency head or 
his or her designee after considering all agency resources available for 
use in the funding and operation of the conducted program or activity 
and must be accompanied by a written statement of the reasons for 
reaching that conclusion. If an action required to comply with this 
section would result in such an alteration or such burdens, the agency 
shall take any other action that would not result in such an alteration 
or such burdens but would nevertheless ensure that, to the maximum 
extent possible, individuals with handicaps receive the benefits and 
services of the program or activity.



Sec. Sec.  102.161-102.169  [Reserved]



Sec.  102.170  Compliance procedures.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, this 
section applies to all allegations of discrimination on the basis of 
handicap in programs and activities conducted by the agency.
    (b) The agency shall process complaints alleging violations of 
section 504 with respect to employment according to the procedures 
established by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in 29 CFR 
part 1613 pursuant to section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 
U.S.C. 791).
    (c) The Director, Facilities Management, Office of Administration, 
Executive Office of the President, shall be responsible for coordinating 
implementation of this section. Complaints may be sent to the Director 
at the following address: Room 486, Old Executive Office Building, 17th 
and Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20500.
    (d) The agency shall accept and investigate all complete complaints 
for which it has jurisdiction. All complete complaints must be filed 
within 180 days of the alleged act of discrimination. The agency may 
extend this time period for good cause.

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    (e) If the agency receives a complaint over which it does not have 
jurisdiction, it shall promptly notify the complainant and shall make 
reasonable efforts to refer the complaint to the appropriate Government 
entity.
    (f) The agency shall notify the Architectural and Transportation 
Barriers Compliance Board upon receipt of any complaint alleging that a 
building or facility that is subject to the Architectural Barriers Act 
of 1968, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4151-4157), is not readily accessible to 
and usable by individuals with handicaps.
    (g) Within 180 days of the receipt of a complete complaint for which 
it has jurisdiction, the agency shall notify the complainant of the 
results of the investigation in a letter containing--
    (1) Findings of fact and conclusions of law;
    (2) A description of a remedy for each violation found; and
    (3) A notice of the right to appeal.
    (h) Appeals of the findings of fact and conclusions of law or 
remedies must be filed by the complainant within 90 days of receipt from 
the agency of the letter required by Sec.  102.170(g). The agency may 
extend this time for good cause.
    (i) Timely appeals shall be accepted and processed by the head of 
the agency.
    (j) The head of the agency shall notify the complainant of the 
results of the appeal within 60 days of the receipt of the request. If 
the head of the agency determines that additional information is needed 
from the complainant, he or she shall have 60 days from the date of 
receipt of the additional information to make his or her determination 
on the appeal.
    (k) The time limits cited in paragraphs (g) and (j) of this section 
may be extended with the permission of the Assistant Attorney General.
    (l) The agency may delegate its authority for conducting complaint 
investigations to other Federal agencies, except that the authority for 
making the final determination may not be delegated to another agency.



Sec. Sec.  102.171-102.999  [Reserved]

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                          TITLE 3 FINDING AIDS


________________________________________________________________________


Table 1--Proclamations
Table 2--Executive Orders
Table 3--Other Presidential Documents
Table 4--Presidential Documents Affected During 2014
Table 5--Statutes Cited as Authority for Presidential Documents
List of CFR Sections Affected
Index

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                         Table 1--PROCLAMATIONS

------------------------------------------------------------------------
         No.            Signature Date        Subject       79 FR Page
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
                      2014.............
 
9076................  Jan. 15..........  Religious                3477
                                          Freedom Day,
                                          2014.
9077................  Jan. 15..........  Reserving                3479
                                          Certain
                                          Submerged Lands
                                          in the
                                          Commonwealth of
                                          the Northern
                                          Mariana Islands.
9078................  Jan. 16..........  Martin Luther      3719, 4265
                                          King, Jr.,
                                          Federal
                                          Holiday, 2014.
9079................  Jan. 31..........  American Heart           6795
                                          Month, 2014.
9080................  Jan. 31..........  National African         6797
                                          American
                                          History Month,
                                          2014.
9081................  Jan. 31..........  National Teen            6799
                                          Dating Violence
                                          Awareness and
                                          Prevention
                                          Month, 2014.
9082................  Feb. 10..........  20th Anniversary         8821
                                          of Executive
                                          Order 12898 on
                                          Environmental
                                          Justice.
9083................  Feb. 28..........  American Red            12927
                                          Cross Month,
                                          2014.
9084................  Feb. 28..........  Irish-American          12929
                                          Heritage Month,
                                          2014.
9085................  Feb. 28..........  National                12931
                                          Colorectal
                                          Cancer
                                          Awareness
                                          Month, 2014.
9086................  Feb. 28..........  National                12933
                                          Consumer
                                          Protection
                                          Week, 2014.
9087................  Feb. 28..........  Read Across             12935
                                          America Day,
                                          2014.
9088................  Mar. 1...........  Women's History         13187
                                          Month, 2014.
9089................  Mar. 11..........  Boundary                14603
                                          Enlargement of
                                          the California
                                          Coastal
                                          National
                                          Monument.
9090................  Mar. 14..........  National Poison         15631
                                          Prevention
                                          Week, 2014.
9091................  Mar. 24..........  Greek                   17385
                                          Independence
                                          Day: A National
                                          Day of
                                          Celebration of
                                          Greek and
                                          American
                                          Democracy, 2014.
9092................  Mar. 28..........  Cesar Chavez            18763
                                          Day, 2014.
9093................  Mar. 31..........  National Cancer         18975
                                          Control Month,
                                          2014.
9094................  Mar. 31..........  National Child          18977
                                          Abuse
                                          Prevention
                                          Month, 2014.
9095................  Mar. 31..........  National Donate         18979
                                          Life Month,
                                          2014.
9096................  Mar. 31..........  National                18981
                                          Financial
                                          Capability
                                          Month, 2014.
9097................  Mar. 31..........  National Sexual         18983
                                          Assault
                                          Awareness and
                                          Prevention
                                          Month, 2014.
9098................  Apr. 1...........  World Autism            18985
                                          Awareness Day,
                                          2014.
9099................  Apr. 4...........  National Crime          19799
                                          Victims' Rights
                                          Week, 2014.
9100................  Apr. 4...........  National                19801
                                          Volunteer Week,
                                          2014.
9101................  Apr. 7...........  National Equal          20089
                                          Pay Day, 2014.
9102................  Apr. 8...........  National Former         20747
                                          Prisoner of War
                                          Recognition
                                          Day, 2014.
9103................  Apr. 10..........  Education and           21119
                                          Sharing Day,
                                          U.S.A., 2014.
9104................  Apr. 11..........  Pan American Day        21579
                                          and Pan
                                          American Week,
                                          2014.
9105................  Apr. 18..........  National Park           22589
                                          Week, 2014.
9106................  Apr. 21..........  Earth Day, 2014.        22853
9107................  Apr. 25..........  Workers Memorial        24525
                                          Day, 2014.
9108................  Apr. 30..........  Asian American          25641
                                          and Pacific
                                          Islander
                                          Heritage Month,
                                          2014.
9109................  Apr. 30..........  Jewish American         25643
                                          Heritage Month,
                                          2014.
9110................  Apr. 30..........  National                25645
                                          Building Safety
                                          Month, 2014.
9111................  Apr. 30..........  National Foster         25647
                                          Care Month,
                                          2014.

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9112................  Apr. 30..........  National Mental         25649
                                          Health
                                          Awareness
                                          Month, 2014.
9113................  Apr. 30..........  National                25651
                                          Physical
                                          Fitness and
                                          Sports Month,
                                          2014.
9114................  Apr. 30..........  Older Americans         25653
                                          Month, 2014.
9115................  Apr. 30..........  Law Day, U.S.A.,        25655
                                          2014.
9116................  Apr. 30..........  Loyalty Day,            25657
                                          2014.
9117................  Apr. 30..........  National Day of         25659
                                          Prayer, 2014.
9118................  May 2............  National Charter        26357
                                          Schools Week,
                                          2014.
9119................  May 8............  Military Spouse         27475
                                          Appreciation
                                          Day, 2014.
9120................  May 9............  National Defense        27719
                                          Transportation
                                          Day and
                                          National
                                          Transportation
                                          Week, 2014.
9121................  May 9............  National Small          27721
                                          Business Week,
                                          2014.
9122................  May 9............  National Women's        27723
                                          Health Week,
                                          2014.
9123................  May 9............  Peace Officers          27725
                                          Memorial Day
                                          and Police
                                          Week, 2014.
9124................  May 9............  Mother's Day,           27727
                                          2014.
9125................  May 15...........  60th Anniversary        29067
                                          of Brown v.
                                          Board of
                                          Education.
9126................  May 16...........  National Safe           29315
                                          Boating Week,
                                          2014.
9127................  May 16...........  Emergency               29317
                                          Medical
                                          Services Week,
                                          2014.
9128................  May 16...........  World Trade             29319
                                          Week, 2014.
9129................  May 16...........  Armed Forces            29321
                                          Day, 2014.
9130................  May 19...........  National                30003
                                          Maritime Day,
                                          2014.
9131................  May 21...........  Establishment of        30431
                                          the Organ
                                          Mountains-
                                          Desert Peaks
                                          National
                                          Monument.
9132................  May 23...........  National                30699
                                          Hurricane
                                          Preparedness
                                          Week, 2014.
9133................  May 23...........  Prayer for              30701
                                          Peace, Memorial
                                          Day, 2014.
9134................  May 30...........  African-American        32423
                                          Music
                                          Appreciation
                                          Month, 2014.
9135................  May 30...........  Great Outdoors          32425
                                          Month, 2014.
9136................  May 30...........  Lesbian, Gay,           32427
                                          Bisexual, and
                                          Transgender
                                          Pride Month,
                                          2014.
9137................  May 30...........  National                32429
                                          Caribbean-
                                          American
                                          Heritage Month,
                                          2014.
9138................  May 30...........  National Oceans         32431
                                          Month, 2014.
9139................  June 5...........  D-Day National          33417
                                          Remembrance
                                          Day, 2014.
9140................  June 6...........  Flag Day and            33645
                                          National Flag
                                          Week, 2014.
9141................  June 11..........  World Elder             34401
                                          Abuse Awareness
                                          Day, 2014.
9142................  June 13..........  Father's Day,           34997
                                          2014.
9143................  June 17..........  National Day of         35477
                                          Making, 2014.
9144................  June 20..........  70th Anniversary        36179
                                          of the GI Bill
                                          of Rights.
9145................  June 26..........  To Take Certain         37615
                                          Actions Under
                                          the African
                                          Growth and
                                          Opportunity Act
                                          and for Other
                                          Purposes.
9146................  June 30..........  50th Anniversary        38245
                                          of the Civil
                                          Rights Act.
9147................  July 18..........  Captive Nations         42969
                                          Week, 2014.
9148................  July 25..........  Anniversary of          44251
                                          the Americans
                                          With
                                          Disabilities
                                          Act, 2014.
9149................  July 25..........  Minority                44253
                                          Enterprise
                                          Development
                                          Week, 2014.
9150................  July 25..........  National Korean         44255
                                          War Veterans
                                          Armistice Day,
                                          2014.
9151................  July 25..........  World Hepatitis         44257
                                          Day, 2014.
9152................  Aug. 8...........  National Health         47549
                                          Center Week,
                                          2014.
9153................  Aug. 25..........  Women's Equality        51885
                                          Day, 2014.
9154................  Aug. 29..........  National Alcohol        52937
                                          and Drug
                                          Addiction
                                          Recovery Month,
                                          2014.
9155................  Aug. 29..........  National                52939
                                          Childhood
                                          Cancer
                                          Awareness
                                          Month, 2014.
9156................  Aug. 29..........  National                52941
                                          Childhood
                                          Obesity
                                          Awareness
                                          Month, 2014.

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9157................  Aug. 29..........  National Ovarian        52943
                                          Cancer
                                          Awareness
                                          Month, 2014.
9158................  Aug. 29..........  National                52945
                                          Preparedness
                                          Month, 2014.
9159................  Aug. 29..........  National                52947
                                          Prostate Cancer
                                          Awareness
                                          Month, 2014.
9160................  Aug. 29..........  National                52949
                                          Wilderness
                                          Month, 2014.
9161................  Aug. 29..........  Labor Day, 2014.        52951
9162................  Sept. 4..........  National Days of        53599
                                          Prayer and
                                          Remembrance,
                                          2014.
9163................  Sept. 5..........  National                54181
                                          Grandparents
                                          Day, 2014.
9164................  Sept. 9..........  Twentieth               54885
                                          Anniversary of
                                          the Violence
                                          Against Women
                                          Act.
9165................  Sept. 10.........  Patriot Day and         54887
                                          National Day of
                                          Service and
                                          Remembrance,
                                          2014.
9166................  Sept. 12.........  National                55959
                                          Hispanic
                                          Heritage Month,
                                          2014.
9167................  Sept. 12.........  National                55961
                                          Hispanic-
                                          Serving
                                          Institutions
                                          Week, 2014.
9168................  Sept. 16.........  Constitution Day        56473
                                          and Citizenship
                                          Day,
                                          Constitution
                                          Week, 2014.
9169................  Sept. 18.........  National POW/MIA        56929
                                          Recognition
                                          Day, 2014.
9170................  Sept. 19.........  National Farm           56937
                                          Safety and
                                          Health Week,
                                          2014.
9171................  Sept. 19.........  National                57425
                                          Employer
                                          Support of the
                                          Guard and
                                          Reserve Week,
                                          2014.
9172................  Sept. 19.........  National                57427
                                          Historically
                                          Black Colleges
                                          and
                                          Universities
                                          Week, 2014.
9173................  Sept. 25.........  Pacific Remote          58645
                                          Islands Marine
                                          National
                                          Monument
                                          Expansion.
9174................  Sept. 26.........  National Hunting        59417
                                          and Fishing
                                          Day, 2014.
9175................  Sept. 26.........  National Public         59419
                                          Lands Day, 2014.
9176................  Sept. 26.........  Gold Star               59421
                                          Mother's and
                                          Family's Day,
                                          2014.
9177................  Sept. 30.........  National Arts           60043
                                          and Humanities
                                          Month, 2014.
9178................  Sept. 30.........  National Breast         60045
                                          Cancer
                                          Awareness
                                          Month, 2014.
9179................  Sept. 30.........  National                60047
                                          Cybersecurity
                                          Awareness
                                          Month, 2014.
9180................  Sept. 30.........  National                60049
                                          Disability
                                          Employment
                                          Awareness
                                          Month, 2014.
9181................  Sept. 30.........  National                60051
                                          Domestic
                                          Violence
                                          Awareness
                                          Month, 2014.
9182................  Sept. 30.........  National Energy         60053
                                          Action Month,
                                          2014.
9183................  Sept. 30.........  National                60055
                                          Substance Abuse
                                          Prevention
                                          Month, 2014.
9184................  Oct. 2...........  National                60737
                                          Manufacturing
                                          Day, 2014.
9185................  Oct. 3...........  Fire Prevention         60939
                                          Week, 2014.
9186................  Oct. 3...........  Child Health            60941
                                          Day, 2014.
9187................  Oct. 3...........  German-American         60943
                                          Day, 2014.
9188................  Oct. 3...........  To Modify the           60945
                                          List of
                                          Beneficiary
                                          Developing
                                          Countries Under
                                          the Trade Act
                                          of 1974.
9189................  Oct. 8...........  Leif Erikson            61759
                                          Day, 2014.
9190................  Oct. 10..........  National School         62295
                                          Lunch Week,
                                          2014.
9191................  Oct. 10..........  International           62297
                                          Day of the
                                          Girl, 2014.
9192................  Oct. 10..........  General Pulaski         62299
                                          Memorial Day,
                                          2014.
9193................  Oct. 10..........  Columbus Day,           62301
                                          2014.
9194................  Oct. 10..........  Establishment of        62303
                                          the San Gabriel
                                          Mountains
                                          National
                                          Monument.
9195................  Oct. 14..........  Blind Americans         62551
                                          Equality Day,
                                          2014.
9196................  Oct. 17..........  National                63289
                                          Character
                                          Counts Week,
                                          2014.
9197................  Oct. 17..........  National Forest         63291
                                          Products Week,
                                          2014.

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9198................  Oct. 23..........  United Nations         64293,
                                          Day, 2014.             72539
9199................  Oct. 31..........  Critical                65855
                                          Infrastructure
                                          Security and
                                          Resilience
                                          Month, 2014.
9200................  Oct. 31..........  Military Family         65857
                                          Month, 2014.
9201................  Oct. 31..........  National                65859
                                          Adoption Month,
                                          2014.
9202................  Oct. 31..........  National                65861
                                          Alzheimer's
                                          Disease
                                          Awareness
                                          Month, 2014.
9203................  Oct. 31..........  National College        65863
                                          Application
                                          Month, 2014.
9204................  Oct. 31..........  National                65865
                                          Diabetes Month,
                                          2014.
9205................  Oct. 31..........  National                65867
                                          Entrepreneurshi
                                          p Month, 2014.
9206................  Oct. 31..........  National Family         65869
                                          Caregivers
                                          Month, 2014.
9207................  Oct. 31..........  National Native         65871
                                          American
                                          Heritage Month,
                                          2014.
9208................  Nov. 7...........  Veterans Day,           67309
                                          2014.
9209................  Nov. 7...........  World Freedom           67311
                                          Day, 2014.
9210................  Nov. 14..........  American                68759
                                          Education Week,
                                          2014.
9211................  Nov. 14..........  America Recycles        68761
                                          Day, 2014.
9212................  Nov. 19..........  National Child's        69757
                                          Day, 2014.
9213................  Nov. 21..........  National Family         70763
                                          Week, 2014.
9214................  Nov. 26..........  Thanksgiving            71621
                                          Day, 2014.
9215................  Nov. 28..........  National               71951,
                                          Impaired               72541
                                          Driving
                                          Prevention
                                          Month, 2014.
9216................  Nov. 28..........  World AIDS Day,        71953,
                                          2014.                  72543
9217................  Dec. 2...........  International           72537
                                          Day of Persons
                                          With
                                          Disabilities,
                                          2014.
9218................  Dec. 5...........  National Pearl          73799
                                          Harbor
                                          Remembrance
                                          Day, 2014.
9219................  Dec. 9...........  Human Rights Day        74013
                                          and Human
                                          Rights Week,
                                          2014.
9220................  Dec. 12..........  Bill of Rights          75415
                                          Day, 2014.
9221................  Dec. 15..........  70th Anniversary        75733
                                          of the Battle
                                          of the Bulge.
9222................  Dec. 16..........  Wright Brothers         76225
                                          Day, 2014.
9223................  Dec. 23..........  To Take Certain         78681
                                          Actions Under
                                          the African
                                          Growth and
                                          Opportunity Act
                                          and for Other
                                          Purposes.
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         No.            Signature Date        Subject       80 FR Page
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
                      2015.............
 
9224................  Dec. 31..........  National                  823
                                          Mentoring
                                          Month, 2015.
9225................  Dec. 31..........  National Slavery          825
                                          and Human
                                          Trafficking
                                          Prevention
                                          Month, 2015.
9226................  Dec. 31..........  National                  827
                                          Stalking
                                          Awareness
                                          Month, 2015.
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                        Table 2--EXECUTIVE ORDERS

------------------------------------------------------------------------
        No.          Signature Date         Subject         79 FR Page
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
                    2014...........
 
13656.............  Jan. 17........  Establishment of             4263
                                      Afghanistan and
                                      Pakistan Strategic
                                      Partnership Office
                                      and Amendment to
                                      Executive Order
                                      12163.
13657.............  Feb. 10........  Changing the Name of         8823
                                      the National
                                      Security Staff to
                                      the National
                                      Security Council
                                      Staff.
13658.............  Feb. 12........  Establishing a               9851
                                      Minimum Wage for
                                      Contractors.
13659.............  Feb. 19........  Streamlining the            10657
                                      Export/Import
                                      Process for
                                      America's
                                      Businesses.
13660.............  Mar. 6.........  Blocking Property of        13493
                                      Certain Persons
                                      Contributing to the
                                      Situation in
                                      Ukraine.
13661.............  Mar. 16........  Blocking Property of        15535
                                      Additional Persons
                                      Contributing to the
                                      Situation in
                                      Ukraine.
13662.............  Mar. 20........  Blocking Property of        16169
                                      Additional Persons
                                      Contributing to the
                                      Situation in
                                      Ukraine.
13663.............  Mar. 20........  Establishing an             16647
                                      Emergency Board to
                                      Investigate
                                      Disputes Between
                                      the Long Island
                                      Rail Road Company
                                      and Certain of Its
                                      Employees
                                      Represented by
                                      Certain Labor
                                      Organizations.
13664.............  Apr. 3.........  Blocking Property of        19283
                                      Certain Persons
                                      With Respect to
                                      South Sudan.
13665.............  Apr. 8.........  Non-Retaliation for         20749
                                      Disclosure of
                                      Compensation
                                      Information.
13666.............  Apr. 18........  Expanding                   22591
                                      Eligibility for the
                                      Defense Meritorious
                                      Services Medal.
13667.............  May 12.........  Blocking Property of        28387
                                      Certain Persons
                                      Contributing to the
                                      Conflict in the
                                      Central African
                                      Republic.
13668.............  May 27.........  Ending Immunities           31019
                                      Granted to the
                                      Development Fund
                                      for Iraq and
                                      Certain Other Iraqi
                                      Property and
                                      Interests in
                                      Property Pursuant
                                      to Executive Order
                                      13303, as Amended.
13669.............  June 13........  2014 Amendments to          34999
                                      the Manual for
                                      Courts-Martial,
                                      United States.
13670.............  June 14........  Establishing an             35029
                                      Emergency Board to
                                      Investigate
                                      Disputes Between
                                      the Southeastern
                                      Pennsylvania
                                      Transportation
                                      Authority and
                                      Certain of Its
                                      Employees
                                      Represented by
                                      Certain Labor
                                      Organizations.

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13671.............  July 8.........  Taking Additional           39949
                                      Steps to Address
                                      the National
                                      Emergency With
                                      Respect to the
                                      Conflict in the
                                      Democratic Republic
                                      of the Congo.
13672.............  July 21........  Further Amendments          42971
                                      to Executive Order
                                      11478, Equal
                                      Employment
                                      Opportunity in the
                                      Federal Government,
                                      and Executive Order
                                      11246, Equal
                                      Employment
                                      Opportunity.
13673.............  July 31........  Fair Pay and Safe           45309
                                      Workplaces.
13674.............  July 31........  Revised List of             45671
                                      Quarantinable
                                      Communicable
                                      Diseases.
13675.............  Aug. 5.........  Establishing the            46661
                                      President's
                                      Advisory Council on
                                      Doing Business in
                                      Africa.
13676.............  Sept. 18.......  Combating Antibiotic-       56931
                                      Resistant Bacteria.
13677.............  Sept. 23.......  Climate-Resilient           58231
                                      International
                                      Development.
13678.............  Oct. 3.........  Conversion Authority        60946
                                      for Criminal
                                      Investigators
                                      (Special Agents) of
                                      the Bureau of
                                      Alcohol, Tobacco,
                                      Firearms, and
                                      Explosives.
13679.............  Oct. 10........  Establishing an             62323
                                      Emergency Board to
                                      Investigate a
                                      Dispute Between the
                                      Southeastern
                                      Pennsylvania
                                      Transportation
                                      Authority and Its
                                      Locomotive
                                      Engineers
                                      Represented by the
                                      Brotherhood of
                                      Locomotive
                                      Engineers and
                                      Trainmen.
13680.............  Oct. 16........  Ordering the                63287
                                      Selected Reserve
                                      and Certain
                                      Individual Ready
                                      Reserve Members of
                                      the Armed Forces to
                                      Active Duty.
13681.............  Oct. 17........  Improving the               63491
                                      Security of
                                      Consumer Financial
                                      Transactions.
13682.............  Dec. 5.........  Closing of Executive        73459
                                      Departments and
                                      Agencies of the
                                      Federal Government
                                      on Friday, December
                                      26, 2014.
13683.............  Dec. 11........  Amendments to               75041
                                      Executive Orders
                                      11030, 13653, and
                                      13673.
13684.............  Dec. 18........  Establishment of the        76865
                                      President's Task
                                      Force on 21st
                                      Century Policing.
13685.............  Dec. 19........  Blocking Property of        77357
                                      Certain Persons and
                                      Prohibiting Certain
                                      Transactions With
                                      Respect to the
                                      Crimea Region of
                                      Ukraine.
13686.............  Dec. 19........  Adjustments of              77361
                                      Certain Rates of
                                      Pay.
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                  Table 3--OTHER PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 79 FR
      Signature Date                     Subject                  Page
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2014
 
Jan. 9...................  Memorandum: Establishing a               2577
                            Quadrennial Energy Review.
Jan. 17..................  Presidential Determination No.           4611
                            2014-7: Proposed Third Amendment
                            to the Agreement for Co-operation
                            Between the United States of
                            America and the International
                            Atomic Energy Agency.
Jan. 20..................  Memorandum: Delegation of                6453
                            Authority Under Section
                            1245(d)(5) of the National
                            Defense Authorization Act for
                            Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112-
                            81.
Jan. 21..................  Notice: Continuation of the              3721
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Terrorists Who Threaten to
                            Disrupt the Middle East Peace
                            Process.
Jan. 22..................  Memorandum: Establishing a White         4385
                            House Task Force to Protect
                            Students From Sexual Assault.
Jan. 29..................  Memorandum: Retirement Savings           6455
                            Security.
Jan. 30..................  Memorandum: Job-Driven Training          7041
                            for Workers.
Jan. 31..................  Memorandum: Enhancing Safeguards         7045
                            to Prevent the Undue Denial of
                            Federal Employment Opportunities
                            to the Unemployed and Those
                            Facing Financial Difficulty
                            Through No Fault of Their Own.
Jan. 31..................  Memorandum: Certification                8079
                            Concerning U.S. Participation in
                            the United Nations
                            Multidimensional Integrated
                            Stabilization Mission in Mali
                            Consistent With Section 2005 of
                            the American Servicemembers'
                            Protection Act.
Feb. 4...................  Notice: Continuation of the              7047
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to the Situation in or in
                            Relation to Cote d'Ivoire.
Feb. 20..................  Notice: Continuation of the             10329
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Libya.
Feb. 24..................  Presidential Determination No.          12655
                            2014-8: Proposed Agreement for
                            Cooperation Between the
                            Government of the United States
                            of America and the Government of
                            the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
                            Concerning Peaceful Uses of
                            Nuclear Energy.
Feb. 25..................  Notice: Continuation of the             10949
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Cuba and of the Emergency
                            Authority Relating to the
                            Regulation of the Anchorage and
                            Movement of Vessels.
Feb. 27..................  Memorandum: Creating and Expanding      12923
                            Ladders of Opportunity for Boys
                            and Young Men of Color.
Feb. 28..................  Notice: Continuation of the             12031
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Zimbabwe.
Mar. 10..................  Order: Sequestration Order for          14365
                            Fiscal Year 2015 Pursuant to
                            Section 251A of the Balanced
                            Budget and Emergency Deficit
                            Control Act, as Amended.
Mar. 12..................  Notice: Continuation of the             14607
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Iran.
Mar. 13..................  Memorandum: Updating and                15211
                            Modernizing Overtime Regulations.

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Apr. 7...................  Notice: Continuation of the             19803
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Somalia.
Apr. 8...................  Memorandum: Advancing Pay Equality      20751
                            Through Compensation Data
                            Collection.
May 7....................  Notice: Continuation of the             26589
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to the Actions of the Government
                            of Syria.
May 12...................  Notice: Continuation of the             27477
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Yemen.
May 15...................  Notice: Continuation of the             28807
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Burma.
May 19...................  Notice: Continuation of the             29069
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to the Stabilization of Iraq.
May 19...................  Presidential Determination No.          31017
                            2014-9: Unexpected Urgent Refugee
                            and Migration Needs Relating to
                            South Sudan.
June 2...................  Presidential Determination No.          33839
                            2014-10: Suspension of
                            Limitations Under the Jerusalem
                            Embassy Act.
June 4...................  Presidential Determination No.          33841
                            2014-11: Presidential
                            Determination Pursuant to Section
                            1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the
                            National Defense Authorization
                            Act for Fiscal Year 2012.
June 9...................  Memorandum: Helping Struggling          33843
                            Federal Student Loan Borrowers
                            Manage Their Debt.
June 10..................  Notice: Continuation of the             33847
                            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.
June 19..................  Notice: Continuation of the             35679
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to the Disposition of Russian
                            Highly Enriched Uranium.
June 20..................  Memorandum: Creating a Federal          35903
                            Strategy to Promote the Health of
                            Honey Bees and Other Pollinators.
June 20..................  Notice: Continuation of the             35909
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to North Korea.
June 23..................  Notice: Continuation of the             36181
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to the Western Balkans.
June 23..................  Memorandum: Enhancing Workplace         36625
                            Flexibilities and Work-Life
                            Programs.
July 11..................  Memorandum: Delegation of               43917
                            Authority Pursuant to Section 4
                            of the Support for United States-
                            Republic of Korea Civil Nuclear
                            Cooperation Act.
July 15..................  Notice: Continuation of the             41875
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to the Former Liberian Regime of
                            Charles Taylor.
July 18..................  Notice: Continuation of the             42645
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Transnational Criminal
                            Organizations.
July 29..................  Notice: Continuation of the             44259
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Lebanon.
Aug. 7...................  Notice: Continuation of the             46959
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Export Control Regulations.
Aug. 7...................  Presidential Determination No.          49221
                            2014-12: Continuation of U.S.
                            Drug Interdiction Assistance to
                            the Government of Colombia.
Aug. 11..................  Presidential Determination No.          49223
                            2014-13: Drawdown Under Section
                            506(a)(1) of the Foreign
                            Assistance Act of 1961 for France
                            to Support Its Counterterrorism
                            Efforts in Mali, Niger, and Chad.
Sept. 4..................  Notice: Continuation of the             53279
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Certain Terrorist Attacks.

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Sept. 5..................  Presidential Determination No.          54183
                            2014-14: Continuation of the
                            Exercise of Certain Authorities
                            Under the Trading With the Enemy
                            Act.
Sept. 10.................  Memorandum: Delegation of               56623
                            Authority Under Section 506(a)(1)
                            of the Foreign Assistance Act of
                            1961.
Sept. 15.................  Presidential Determination No.          56625
                            2014-15: Presidential
                            Determination on Major Drug
                            Transit or Major Illicit Drug
                            Producing Countries for Fiscal
                            Year 2015.
Sept. 17.................  Notice: Continuation of the             56475
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Persons Who Commit, Threaten
                            to Commit, or Support Terrorism.
Sept. 18.................  Presidential Determination No.          57699
                            2014-16: Presidential
                            Determination With Respect to
                            Foreign Governments' Efforts
                            Regarding Trafficking in Persons.
Sept. 23.................  Memorandum: Deepening U.S.              58237
                            Government Efforts To Collaborate
                            With and Strengthen Civil Society.
Sept. 24.................  Memorandum: Delegation of               60041
                            Authority Under Sections
                            506(a)(1) and 552(c)(2) of the
                            Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Sept. 26.................  Memorandum: Certification               69749
                            Concerning U.S. Participation in
                            the United Nations
                            Multidimensional Integrated
                            Stabilization Mission in the
                            Central African Republic
                            Consistent With Section 2005 of
                            the American Servicemembers'
                            Protection Act.
Sept. 30.................  Memorandum: Delegation of               69751
                            Authority Under Section 614 of
                            the Foreign Assistance Act of
                            1961.
Sept. 30.................  Presidential Determination No.          69753
                            2014-17: Presidential
                            Determination on Refugee
                            Admissions for Fiscal Year 2015.
Sept. 30.................  Presidential Determination No.          69755
                            2014-18: Determination With
                            Respect to the Child Soldiers
                            Prevention Act of 2008.
Oct. 9...................  Presidential Determination No.          62793
                            2015-1: Provision of U.S. Drug
                            Interdiction Assistance to the
                            Government of Brazil.
Oct. 16..................  Notice: Continuation of the             62795
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Significant Narcotics
                            Traffickers Centered in Colombia.
Oct. 17..................  Memorandum: Providing an Order of       63803
                            Succession Within the Federal
                            Mediation and Conciliation
                            Service.
Oct. 17..................  Memorandum: Providing an Order of       63805
                            Succession Within the Social
                            Security Administration.
Oct. 21..................  Notice: Continuation of the             63495
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to the Situation in or in
                            Relation to the Democratic
                            Republic of the Congo.
Oct. 24..................  Notice: Continuation of the             64295
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Sudan.
Nov. 7...................  Notice: Continuation of the             67035
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to the Proliferation of Weapons
                            of Mass Destruction.
Nov. 12..................  Notice: Continuation of the             68091
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Iran.
Nov. 13..................  Memorandum: Authorizing the             68757
                            Exercise of Authority Under
                            Public Law 85-804.
Nov. 21..................  Memorandum: Creating Welcoming          70765
                            Communities and Fully Integrating
                            Immigrants and Refugees.
Nov. 21..................  Memorandum: Modernizing and             70769
                            Streamlining the U.S. Immigrant
                            Visa System for the 21st Century.

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Nov. 21..................  Presidential Determination No.          71619
                            2015-2: Presidential
                            Determination Pursuant to Section
                            1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the
                            National Defense Authorization
                            Act for Fiscal Year 2012.
Dec. 3...................  Presidential Determination No.          74009
                            2015-3: Suspension of Limitations
                            Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act.
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                         Title 3--The President


          Table 4--PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS AFFECTED DURING 2014


________________________________________________________________________


Editorial note: The following abbreviations are used in this table:

EO        Executive Order

FR        Federal Register

PLO       Public Land Order (43 CFR, Appendix to Chapter II)

Proc.     Proclamation

Pub. L.   Public Law

Stat.     U.S. Statutes at Large

WCPD      Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents


________________________________________________________________________


                              Proclamations

                             Date or Number

                                         Comment

6867.............See Notice of Feb. 25, p. 345..........................
7264.............See Proc. 9089.........................................
7463.............See Notice of Sept. 4, p. 377..........................
7657.............See Proc. 9223.........................................
7757.............See Notice of Feb. 25, p. 345..........................
7826.............See Proc. 9223.........................................
8039.............See Proc. 9223.........................................
8334.............See Proc. 9223.........................................
8336.............See Proc. 9173.........................................
8467.............See Proc. 9223.........................................
8468.............See Proc. 9145.........................................
8618.............See Proc. 9223.........................................
8693.............See EOs 13664, 13667...................................
8770.............See Proc. 9223.........................................
8921.............See Proc. 9223.........................................
8984.............Superseded by Proc. 9129...............................
9072.............See Proc. 9223.........................................
                            Executive Orders

                             Date or Number

                                         Comment

June 8, 1866.....Partially revoked by PLO 7826..........................
September 10, 190Partially revoked by PLO 7826..........................
April 17, 1926...Partially revoked by PLO 7829..........................

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10789............See Memorandum of Nov. 13, p. 399......................
11030............Amended by EO 13683....................................
11246............Amended by EOs 13665, 13672............................
11478............Amended by EO 13672....................................
11582............See EO 13682...........................................
12019............Amended by EO 13666....................................
12163............Amended by EO 13656....................................
12473............Amended by EO 13669....................................
12938............See Notice of Nov. 7, p. 398...........................
12947............See Notice of Jan. 21, p. 333..........................
12978............See Notice of Oct. 16, p. 394..........................
13047............See Notice of May 15, p. 356...........................
13067............See Notice of Oct. 24, p. 397..........................
13094............See Notice of Nov. 7, p. 398...........................
13099............See Notice of Jan. 21, p. 333..........................
13159............See Notice of June 19, p. 362..........................
13222............See Notice of Aug. 7, p. 375...........................
13224............See Notice of Sept. 17, p. 383.........................
13288............See Notice of Feb. 28, p. 349..........................
13295............Amended by EO 13674....................................
13303............See EO 13668; Notice of May 19, p. 356.................
13310............See Notice of May 15, p. 356...........................
13315............See Notice of May 19, p. 356...........................
13338............See Notice of May 7, p. 354............................
13348............See Notice of July 15, p. 373..........................
13350............See Notice of May 19, p. 356...........................
13364............See EO 13668; Notice of May 19, p. 356.................
13372............See Notice of Jan. 21, p. 333..........................
13375............See EO 13674...........................................
13382............See Notice of Nov. 7, p. 398...........................
13391............See Notice of Feb. 28, p. 349..........................
13396............See Notice of Feb. 4, p. 342...........................
13399............See Notice of May 7, p. 354............................
13400............See Notice of Oct. 24, p. 397..........................
13405............See Notice of June 10, p. 361..........................
13413............See EO 13671; Notice of Oct. 21, p. 396................
13438............See Notice of May 19, p. 356...........................
13441............See Notice of July 29, p. 374..........................
13448............See Notice of May 15, p. 356...........................
13460............See Notice of May 7, p. 354............................
13464............See Notice of May 15, p. 356...........................
13466............See Notice of June 20, p. 367..........................
13469............See Notice of Feb. 28, p. 349..........................
13514............See EO 13677...........................................
13536............See Notice of Apr. 7, p. 352...........................
13551............See Notice of June 20, p. 367..........................
13553............See Notice of Mar. 12, p. 350..........................

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13566............See Notice of Feb. 20, p. 343..........................
13570............See Notice of June 20, p. 367..........................
13572............See Notice of May 7, p. 354............................
13573............See Notice of May 7, p. 354............................
13574............See Notice of Mar. 12, p. 350..........................
13581............See Notice of July 18, p. 374..........................
13582............See Notice of May 7, p. 354............................
13590............See Notice of Mar. 12, p. 350..........................
13599............See Notice of Mar. 12, p. 350..........................
13606............See Notices of Mar. 12, p. 350; May 7, p. 354..........
13608............See Notices of Mar. 12, p. 350; May 7, p. 354..........
13611............See Notice of May 12, p. 355...........................
13617............See Notice of June 19, p. 362..........................
13619............See Notice of May 15, p. 356...........................
13620............See Notice of Apr. 7, p. 352...........................
13622............See Notice of Mar. 12, p. 350..........................
13628............See Notice of Mar. 12, p. 350..........................
13645............See Notice of Mar. 12, p. 350..........................
13651............See Notice of May 15, p. 356...........................
13653............Amended by EO 13683; See EO 13677......................
13655............Superseded by EO 13686.................................
13660............See EOs 13661, 13685...................................
13661............See EOs 13662, 13685...................................
13662............See EO 13685...........................................
13670............See EO 13679...........................................
13671............See Notice of Oct. 21, p. 396..........................
13673............Amended by EO 13683....................................
                      Other Presidential Documents

                             Date or Number

                                         Comment

Memorandum of OctRevoked by Memorandum of Oct. 17, p. 395...............
Presidential DeteSee Presidential Determination No. 2014-14, p. 377.....

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                         Title 3--The President


     Table 5--STATUTES CITED AS AUTHORITY FOR PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS


________________________________________________________________________


Editorial note: Statutes which were cited as authority for the issuance 
of Presidential documents contained in this volume are listed under one 
of these headings. For authority cites for hortatory proclamations, see 
the text of each proclamation:

    United States Code
    United States Statutes at Large
    Public Laws
    Short Title of Act

Citations have been set forth in the style in which they appear in the 
documents. Since the form of citations varies from document to document, 
users of this table should search under all headings for pertinent 
references.


________________________________________________________________________


                           United States Code
 
      U.S. Code Citation                 Presidential Document
 
2 U.S.C. 901a................  Order of Mar. 10, p. 350
2 U.S.C. 4501................  EO 13686
3 U.S.C. 104.................  EO 13686
3 U.S.C. 301.................  EOs 13660, 13661, 13662, 13667, 13668,
                                13671, 13678, 13685; Memorandums of Jan.
                                20, p. 333; July 11, p. 372; Sept. 10,
                                p. 378; Sept. 24, p. 389; Sept. 30, p.
                                390
5 U.S.C. 3161(a)(1)..........  EO 13656
5 U.S.C. 3301 and 3302.......  EO 13678
5 U.S.C. 3345 et. seq........  Memorandums of Oct. 17, p. 394; Oct. 17,
                                p. 395
5 U.S.C. 5302(1), 5304, 5312-  EO 13686
 5318, 5332(a), 5372, 5382.
5 U.S.C. 5546 and 6103(b)....  EO 13682
5 U.S.C. App.................  EO 13684
8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(42).........  Presidential Determination No. 14-17, p.
                                391
8 U.S.C. 1157................  Presidential Determination No. 14-17, p.
                                391
8 U.S.C. 1182(f).............  EOs 13660, 13661, 13662, 13664, 13667,
                                13685
10 U.S.C. 121 and 12304......  EO 13680
10 U.S.C. 801-946............  EO 13669
16 U.S.C. 431................  Procs. 9089, 9173, 9194
19 U.S.C. 2461, 2462 and 2483  Proc. 9189

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19 U.S.C. 2461-67, 2483......  Proc. 9145
19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)(1)........  Proc. 9223
19 U.S.C. 2483...............  Proc. 9223
19 U.S.C. 3006(a)............  Proc. 9223
19 U.S.C. 3703...............  Proc. 9145
19 U.S.C. 3706...............  Proc. 9223
19 U.S.C. 3805 note..........  Proc. 9223
22 U.S.C. 287c...............  EOs 13667, 13668, 13671
22 U.S.C. 2291-4.............  Presidential Determination Nos. 14-12, p.
                                376; 15-1, p. 393
22 U.S.C. 2318(a)(1).........  Presidential Determination No. 14-13, p.
                                376
22 U.S.C. 2601(c)(1).........  Presidential Determination No. 14-9, p.
                                357
22 U.S.C. 2656...............  EO 13656
22 U.S.C. 3963...............  EO 13686
22 U.S.C. 7424...............  Memorandums of Jan. 31, p. 342; Sept. 26,
                                p. 390
29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.........  EO 13658
38 U.S.C. 7306, 7404.........  EO 13686
40 U.S.C. 101 et seq.........  EOs 13658, 13665
40 U.S.C. 121................  EO 13673
41 U.S.C. 3141 et seq........  EO 13658
41 U.S.C. 6701 et seq........  EO 13658
42 U.S.C. 264(b).............  EO 13674
42 U.S.C. 2153(b)............  Presidential Determination Nos. 14-7, p.
                                332; 14-8, p. 344
45 U.S.C. 159a...............  EOs 13663, 13670, 13679
50 U.S.C. App................  Presidential Determination No. 14-14, p.
                                377
50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq........  EOs 13660, 13661, 13662, 13664, 13667,
                                13668, 13671, 13685
50 U.S.C. 1622(d)............  Notices of Jan. 21, p. 333; Feb. 4, p.
                                342; Feb. 20, p. 343; Feb. 25, p. 345;
                                Feb. 28, p. 349; Mar. 12, p. 350; May 7,
                                p. 354; May 12, p. 355; May 15, p. 356;
                                May 19, p. 356; June 10, p. 361; June
                                20, p. 367; June 23, p. 368; July 15, p.
                                373; July 18, p. 374; July 29, p. 374;
                                Aug. 7, p. 375; Sept. 4, p. 377; Sept.
                                17, p. 383; Oct. 16, p. 394; Oct. 21, p.
                                396; Oct. 24, p. 397; Nov. 7, p. 398;
                                Nov. 12, p. 398
50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq........  EOs 13660, 13661, 13662, 13664, 13667,
                                13668, 13671, 13685
50 U.S.C. 1701-1706..........  Notices of Feb. 4, p. 342; Apr. 7, p.
                                352; May 12, p. 355; June 19, p. 362;
                                Sept. 17, p. 383; Oct. 21, p. 396
 


                               Public Laws
 
          Law Number                     Presidential Document
 
104-45.......................  Presidential Determination Nos. 14-10, p.
                                357; 15-3, p. 405
106-386 (Division A).........  Presidential Determination No. 14-16, p.
                                384
107-228......................  Presidential Determination No. 14-15, p.
                                378
110-457......................  Presidential Determination No. 14-18, p.
                                392
112-81.......................  Presidential Determination No. 14-11, p.
                                358
113-34.......................  Proc. 9077
 


                           Short Title of Act
 
              Title                        Presidential Document
 
African Growth and Opportunity    Proc. 9223
 Act.

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Foreign Assistance Act of 1961..  Presidential Determination No. 14-13,
                                   p. 376
Materials Act of 1947...........  Proc. 9194
Trade Act of 1974...............  Procs. 9188, 9223
United States-Israel Free Trade   Proc. 9223
 Area Implementation Act of 1985.
 


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                      LIST OF CFR SECTIONS AFFECTED


________________________________________________________________________


Editorial note: All changes in this volume of the Code of Federal 
Regulations which were made by documents published in the Federal 
Register since January 1, 2001, are enumerated in the following list. 
Entries indicate the nature of the changes effected. Page numbers refer 
to Federal Register pages. The user should consult the entries for 
chapters and parts as well as sections for revisions.
  For the period before January 1, 2001, see the ``List of CFR Sections 
Affected, 1949-1963, 1964-1972, 1973-1985, and 1986-2000,'' published in 
11 separate volumes.
  Presidential documents affected during 2014 are set forth in Table 4 
on page 429.


________________________________________________________________________


                                2001-2014
3 CFR

                         (No regulations issued)
INDEX



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A

Adoption Month, National (Proc. 9201)
Africa, Doing Business in; President's Advisory Council on, establishment 
(EO 13675)
African American History Month, National (Proc. 9080)
African-American Music Appreciation Month (Proc. 9134)
African Growth and Opportunity Act; beneficiary country designations 
under (Procs. 9145, 9223)
Agency for International Development, United States (USAID), indemnity 
relating to contractors; authorization authority under PL 85-804 
(Memorandum of Nov. 13, p. 399)
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, National (Proc. 9154)
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Bureau of; conversion 
authority provision for criminal investigator (EO 13678)
Aliens
     Immigrant and refugee integration; establishment of welcoming 
communities (Memorandum of Nov. 21, p. 403)
     Immigrant Visa System for 21st century; efforts to modernize and 
streamline (Memorandum of Nov. 21, p. 403)
     Refugee admissions for FY 2015 (Presidential Determination No. 14-17, 
p. 391)
Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, National (Proc. 9202)
Amendments, revocations, suspensions, etc.
     Executive Orders 11030, 13653, and 13673; amendments (EO 13683)
American Education Week (Proc. 9210)
American Red Cross Month (Proc. 9083)
American Servicemembers' Protection Act, U.S. participation in U.N. 
mission in the Central African Republic; certification (Memorandum of 
Sept. 26, p. 390)
America Recycles Day (Proc. 9211)
Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act (Proc. 9148)
Armed Forces Day (Proc. 9129)
Armed Forces, U.S.
     Courts-Martial, United States Manual for; amendments (EO 13669)
     Defense Meritorious Service Medal; eligibility expansion (EO 13666)
     Mali; U.S. participation in UN mission under American Servicemembers' 
Protection Act, certification (Memorandum of Jan. 31, p. 342)
     Selected and Individual Ready Reserves; order to active duty (EO 13680)
Arts and Humanities Month, National (Proc. 9177)
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Proc. 9108)


B

Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act; sequestration order 
for FY 2015, requirements (Order of Mar. 10, p. 350)
Balkans, Western; persons threatening the peace and stabilization of, 
continuation of national emergency (Notice of June 23, p. 368)
Battle of the Bulge, 70th anniversary (Proc. 9221)
Belarus
     Government and others' actions and policies to undermine democratic 
processes or institutions; continuation of national emergency (Notice of 
June 10, p. 361)
Bill of Rights Day (Proc. 9220)
Blind Americans Equality Day (Proc. 9195)

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Boards, commissions, committees, etc.
     21st Century Policing, President's Task Force; establishment (EO 13684)
     Afghanistan and Pakistan Strategic Partnership Office, establishment; 
amendment to Executive Order 12163 (EO 13656)
     Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Task Force; establishment (EO 
13676)
     My Brother's Keeper Task Force; establishment (Memorandum of Feb. 27, 
p. 345)
     National Security Staff; name change to National Security Council Staff 
(EO 13657)
     Pollinator Health Task Force; establishment (Memorandum of June 20, p. 
363)
     President's Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa; establishment 
(EO 13675)
     Quadrennial Energy Review Task Force; establishment (Memorandum of Jan. 
9, p. 329)
     Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority and Brotherhood of 
Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen labor dispute, emergency board to 
investigate; establishment (EO 13679)
     White House Task Force to Protect Students From Sexual Assault; 
establishment (Memorandum of Jan. 22, p. 334)
Boys and Young Men of Color; initiative to create and expand ladders of 
opportunities (Memorandum of Feb. 27, p. 345)
Brazil; drug interdiction assistance (Presidential Determination No. 15-
1, p. 393)
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, National (Proc. 9178)
Brown v. Board of Education; 60th anniversary (Proc. 9125)
Budget, Federal; sequestration order for FY 2015 (Order of Mar. 10, p. 
350)
Building Safety Month, National (Proc. 9110)
Burma; national emergency continued (Notice of May 15, p. 356)
Business and industry
     Consumer financial transactions; security improvement (EO 13681)
     U.S. businesses; streamlining the export/import process (EO 13659)
Businesses, U.S.; streamlining the export/import process (EO 13659)


C

California Coastal National Monument; boundary enlargement (Proc. 9089)
Cancer Control Month, National (Proc. 9093)
Captive Nations Week (Proc. 9147)
Caribbean-American Heritage Month, National (Proc. 9137)
Central African Republic
     American Servicemembers' Protection Act; U.S. participation in U.N. 
stabilization mission, certification (Memorandum of Sept. 26, p. 390)
     Blocking property of persons contributing to conflict in (EO 13667)
Cesar Chavez Day (Proc. 9092)
Character Counts Week, National (Proc. 9196)
Charter Schools Week, National (Proc. 9118)
Child Abuse Prevention Month, National (Proc. 9094)
Child Health Day (Proc. 9186)
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (Proc. 9155)
Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, National (Proc. 9156)
Child's Day, National (Proc. 9212)
Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008; waiver authority (Presidential 
Determination No. 14-18, p. 392)
Civil Rights Act; 50th anniversary (Proc. 9146)
Civil Society; U.S. Government efforts to collaborate with and strengthen 
(Memorandum of Sept. 23, p. 386)
Climate-Resilience; International Development efforts (EO 13677)
Coast Guard, U.S.; selected and individual reserve members; order to 
active duty (EO 13680)
College Application Month, National (Proc. 9203)
Colombia
     Drug interdiction assistance, U.S.; continued (Presidential 
Determination No. 14-12, p. 376)
     Narcotics traffickers; national emergency continued (Notice of Oct. 16, 
p. 394)
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, National (Proc. 9085)
Columbus Day (Proc. 9193)
Compensation information; non-retaliation for disclosure of (EO 13665)

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Congo
     Additional steps to address conflict in; national emergency continued 
(EO 13671)
     Continuation of national emergency respecting situation in or related 
to (Notice of Oct. 21, p. 396)
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, Constitution Week (Proc. 9168)
Consumer financial transactions; improvement of data security (EO 13681)
Consumer Protection Week, National (Proc. 9086)
Cote d'Ivoire; national emergency continued (Notice of Feb. 4, p. 342)
Courts-Martial, United States Manual for; amendments (EO 13669)
Crime Victims' Rights Week, National (Proc. 9099)
Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month (Proc. 9199)
Cuba
     Regulating the anchorage and movement of vessels; continuation of 
national emergency (Notice of Feb. 25, p. 345)
     Trading With the Enemy Act; continuation of certain authorities 
(Presidential Determination No. 14-14, p. 377)
Cybersecurity Awareness Month, National (Proc. 9179)


D

Day of Making, National (Proc. 9143)
Day of Prayer, National (Proc. 9117)
Days of Prayer and Remembrance, National (Proc. 9162)
D-Day National Remembrance Day (Proc. 9139)
Defense and security, national
     Central African Republic; blocking property of persons contributing to 
conflict (EO 13667)
     Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008, waiver authority on certain 
restrictions (Presidential Determination No. 14-18, p. 392)
     Cuba, Trading With the Enemy Act; continuation of certain authorities 
(Presidential Determination No. 14-14, p. 377)
     Iran; petroleum related sanctions under National Defense Authorization 
Act of FY 2012 (Presidential Determination No. 14-11, p. 358)
     Iraq: Development Fund for Iraqi property and investments, termination 
of immunities (EO 13668)
     Jerusalem Embassy Act; suspension of limitations (Presidential 
Determination Nos. 14-10, p. 357; 15-3, p. 405)
     National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2012; delegation of authority 
under (Memorandum of Jan. 20, p. 333)
     South Sudan; blocking property of persons threatening the peace, 
security or stability of (EO 13664)
     Terrorist attacks; continuation of national emergency (Notice of Sept. 
4, p. 377)
     Ukraine; blocking property of additional persons contributing to 
situation in (EOs 13661, 13662)
     Ukraine; blocking property of certain persons contributing to situation 
in (EO 13660)
     Ukraine, Crimea Region; blocking property of certain persons and 
prohibiting certain transactions (EO 13685)
     Weapons of mass destruction, proliferation activity; continuation of 
national emergency (Notice of Nov. 7, p. 398)
Defense Authorization Act for FY 2012, National
     Iran; sanctions imposed pursuant to section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of 
(Presidential Determination No. 14-11, p. 358)
     Iran, petroleum transactions; authorization to reduce (Presidential 
Determination No. 15-2, p. 405)
     Secretary of State; delegation of authority under (Memorandum of Jan. 
20, p. 333)
Defense Meritorious Service Medal; eligibility expansion (EO 13666)
Defense Transportation Day, National and National Transportation Week 
(Proc. 9120)
Diabetes Month, National (Proc. 9204)
Disability Employment Awareness Month, National (Proc. 9180)
Domestic Violence Awareness Month, National (Proc. 9181)
Donate Life Month, National (Proc. 9095)

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Drugs and narcotics
     Brazil; U.S. drug interdiction assistance provision (Presidential 
Determination No. 15-1, p. 393)
     Colombia; narcotics traffickers, continuation of national emergency 
regarding (Notice of Oct. 16, p. 394)
     Colombia; U.S. drug interdiction assistance, continued (Presidential 
Determination No. 14-12, p. 376)
     Major drug transit or illicit drug producing countries for FY 2015 
(Presidential Determination No. 14-15, p. 378)


E

Earth Day (Proc. 9106)
Education; debt management help for Federal student loan borrowers 
(Memorandum of June 9, p. 359)
Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A. (Proc. 9103)
Emergency Medical Services Week (Proc. 9127)
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, National (Proc. 9171)
Employment
    Federal employment opportunities; safeguard enhancements to prevent 
undue denial (Memorandum of Jan. 31, p. 340)
     Equal employment opportunity; amendments to EOs 11478 and 11240 (EO 
13672)
     Job-driven training for workers; Federal employment and training 
programs, improvements (Memorandum of Jan. 30, p. 338)
     Overtime regulations; revisions to update and modernize (Memorandum of 
Mar. 13, p. 351)
     Workplace flexibilities and work-life programs; improvements 
(Memorandum of June 23, p. 369)
Energy Action Month, National (Proc. 9182)
Entrepreneurship Month, National (Proc. 9205)
Environment
     Honey bees and other pollinators; strategy to promote the health and 
restoration of (Memorandum of June 20, p. 363)
     Climate-Resilience International development; effort to improve (EO 
13677)
     Northern Mariana Islands' submerged lands; efforts to reserve (Proc. 
9077)
Equal Employment Opportunity; amendments to EO 11478 and 11240 (EO 13672)
Equal Pay Day, National (Proc. 9101)
Executive Order 12898 on Environmental Justice; 20th anniversary (Proc. 
9082)
Export and imports
     Businesses, U.S.; streamlining the export/import process (EO 13659)
     Export control regulations; continuation of national emergency (Notice 
of Aug. 7, p. 375)


F

Fair pay and safe workplaces for contract workers; labor law compliance 
implementation efforts (EO 13673)
Family Caregivers Month, National (Proc. 9206)
Family Week, National (Proc. 9213)
Farm Safety and Health Week, National (Proc. 9170)
Father's Day (Proc. 9142)
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service; order of succession 
(Memorandum of Oct. 17, p. 394)
Financial Capability Month, National (Proc. 9096)
Fire Prevention Week (Proc. 9185)
Flag Day and National Flag Week (Proc. 9140)
Foreign assistance
     France; drawdown in defense services to support counterterrorism 
efforts in Mali, Niger and Chad (Presidential Determination No. 14-13, p. 
376)
     Iraq; delegation of authority to Secretary of State under Foreign 
Assistance Act of 1961 (Memorandum of Sept. 10, p. 378)
     South Sudan; urgent refugee and migration needs (Presidential 
Determination No. 14-9, p. 357)
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; delegation of authority to Secretary of 
State under (Memorandums of Sept. 24, p. 389; Sept. 30, p. 390)
Foreign relations
     Agreement for Cooperation between the International Atomic Energy 
Agency (IAEA) and the U.S.; third proposed amendment (Presidential 
Determination No. 14-7, p. 332)
     Civil Society; U.S. Government efforts to strengthen (Memorandum of 
Sept. 23, p. 386)

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     Illicit; drug transit or major illicit drug producing countries for FY 
2015 (Presidential Determination No. 14-15, p. 378)
     Immigrant and refugee integration welcoming communities; establishment 
(Memorandum of Nov. 21, p. 400)
     Immigrant Visa Process; modernization and streamlining efforts 
(Memorandum of Nov. 21, p. 403)
     Trafficking in persons; foreign government compliance under the 
Trafficking Victims Protection Act (Presidential Determination No. 14-16, p. 
384)
Forest Products Week, National (Proc. 9197)
Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, National (Proc. 9102)
Foster Care Month, National (Proc. 9111)


G

General Pulaski Memorial Day (Proc. 9192)
German-American Day (Proc. 9187)
GI Bill of Rights, 70th Anniversary (Proc. 9144)
Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day (Proc. 9176)
Government organization and employees
     Afghanistan and Pakistan Strategic Partnership Office, establishment; 
and amendment to EO 12163 (EO 13656)
     Africa, Doing Business in, President's Advisory Council on; 
establishment (EO 13675)
     Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Bureau of; conversion 
authority for criminal investigators (EO 13678)
     Closing the Federal Government on December 26, 2014 (EO 13682)
     Contract employees
 Compensation information, retaliation for disclosure; efforts to prevent 
(EO 13665)
 Fair pay and safe workplace labor laws; policy to ensure compliance (EO 
13673)
 Minimum wage; efforts to establish (EO 13658)
 Pay equality; effort to advance through compensation data collection 
(Memorandum of Apr. 8, p. 353)
     Equal employment opportunity; amendments to EO 11478 and 11246 (EO 
13672)
     Federal employment opportunities; improving safeguards to prevent undue 
denial (Memorandum of Jan. 31, p. 340)
     Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service; order of succession 
(Memorandum of Oct. 17, p. 394)
     National Security Staff; name change to National Security Council Staff 
(EO 13657)
     Pay and allowances; rates adjustment (EO 13686)
     Quadrennial Energy Review; establishment (Memorandum of Jan. 9, p. 329)
     Social Security Administration; order of succession (Memorandum of Oct. 
17, p. 395)
     Workplace flexibilities and work-life programs; effort to improve 
(Memorandum of June 23, p. 369)
Grandparents Day, National (Proc. 9163)
Great Outdoors Month (Proc. 9135)
Guinea-Bissau, designated beneficiary sub-Saharan African country under 
the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Proc. 9223)


H

Harmonized Tariff Schedule; modified list of beneficiary developing 
countries (Proc. 9188)
Health care
     Antibiotic-resistant bacteria; efforts to combat (EO 13676)
     Quarantinable communicable disease; revised list (EO 13674)
Health Center Week, National (Proc. 9152)
Heart Month, American (Proc. 9079)
Hispanic Heritage Month, National (Proc. 9166)
Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, National (Proc. 9167)
Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, National (Proc. 9172)
Human Rights Day and Human Rights Week (Proc. 9219)
Hunting and Fishing Day, National (Proc. 9174)
Hurricane Preparedness Week, National (Proc. 9132)

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I

Immigration and naturalization
     Immigrant and refugee welcoming communities; establishment (Memorandum 
of Nov. 21, p. 400)
     Refugee admissions for FY 2015 (Presidential Determination No. 14-17, 
p. 391)
     Visa System for 21st Century; modernization and streamlining efforts 
(Memorandum of Nov. 21, p. 403)
Impaired Driving Prevention Month, National (Proc. 9215)
International Atomic Energy Agency, U.S. agreement for cooperation; 
amendment (Presidential Determination No. 14-7, p. 332)
International Day of Persons With Disabilities (Proc. 9217)
International Day of the Girl (Proc. 9191)
Iran
     National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2012; determination pursuant 
to sec. 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) (Presidential Determination No. 15-2, p. 405)
     National emergency, continued (Notices of Mar. 12, p. 350; Nov. 12, p. 
398)
Iraq
     Development Fund for Iraqi property and investments; termination of 
immunities (EO 13668)
     Drawdown; delegation of authority to Secretary of State under Foreign 
Assistance Act of 1961 (Memorandum of Sept. 10, p. 378)
     Stabilization efforts; continuation of national emergency (Notice of 
May 19, p. 356)
Irish-American Heritage Month (Proc. 9084)


J

Jerusalem, suspension of limitations under Jerusalem Embassy Act 
(Presidential Determination Nos. 14-10, p. 357; 15-3, p. 405)
Jewish American Heritage Month (Proc. 9109)
Justice, Department of
     President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing; establishment (EO 
13684)
      


K

Korea
     North Korea; continuation of national emergency (Notice of June 20, p. 
367)
     U.S.-Republic of Korea Civil Nuclear Cooperation Act support; 
delegation of authority to the Secretary of State (Memorandum of July 11, p. 
372)
Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, National (Proc. 9150)


L

Labor
     Contract employees
 Compensation information; efforts to prevent retaliation for disclosing (EO 
13665)
 Fair pay and safe workplaces; effort to improve labor laws compliance (EO 
13673)
 Minimum wage for; establishment (EO 13658)
     Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, labor disputes; 
emergency board to investigate; establishment (EO 13670)
Labor Day (Proc. 9161)
Law Day, U.S.A. (Proc. 9115)
Law enforcement
     21st Century Policing, President's Task Force; establishment (EO 13684)
     Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; conversion 
authority provision for criminal investigators (EO 13678)
Lebanon; national emergency continued (Notice of July 29, p. 374)
Leif Erikson Day (Proc. 9189)
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month (Proc. 9136)
Liberia; continuation of national emergency respecting former Charles 
Taylor regime (Notice of July 15, p. 373)
Libya; national emergency continued (Notice of Feb. 20, p. 343)
Loans, Federal
     Student loans; debt management help for struggling borrowers 
(Memorandum of June 9, p. 359)
Long Island Rail Road Co., labor disputes; emergency board to 
investigate, establishment (EO 13663)
Loyalty Day (Proc. 9116)
      

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M

Mali; Certification of U.S. participation in UN mission under American 
Servicemembers' Protection Act (Memorandum of Jan. 31, p. 342)
Manufacturing Day, National (Proc. 9184)
Maritime Day, National (Proc. 9130)
Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday (Proc. 9078)
Mental Health Awareness Month, National (Proc. 9112)
Mentoring Month, National (Proc. 9224)
Middle East peace process; continuation of national emergency respecting 
terrorists who threaten to disrupt (Notice of Jan. 21, p. 333)
Military Family Month (Proc. 9200)
Military Spouse Appreciation Day (Proc. 9119)
Minority Enterprise Development Week (Proc. 9149)
Monuments, national
     California Coastal National Monument; boundary enlargement (Proc. 9089)
     Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument; establishment (Proc. 
9131)
     Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument; expansion (Proc. 9173)
     San Gabriel Mountains National Monument; establishment (Proc. 9194)
Mother's Day (Proc. 9124)


N

National emergencies declared, continued, terminated, etc.
     Balkans, Western; continuation of national emergency (Notice of June 
23, p. 368)
     Belarus; actions and policies of persons undermining democratic 
processes or institutions, continued (Notice of June 10, p. 361)
     Burma; continuation of national emergency (Notice of May 15, p. 356)
     Colombia; narcotics traffickers, continuation of national emergency 
(Notice of Oct. 16, p. 394)
     Congo
 National emergency; additional steps to address conflict in (EO 13671)
 Situation in or related to, continuation of national emergency (Notice of 
Oct. 21, p. 396)
     Cote d'Ivoire, situation in; continuation of national emergency (Notice 
of Feb. 4, p. 342)
     Cuba, regulation of the anchorage and movement of vessels; continued 
(Notice of Feb. 25, p. 345)
     Iran; continuation of national emergency (Notices of Mar. 12, p. 350; 
Nov. 12, p. 398)
     Iraq
 Development Fund for Iraq and certain other properties and interests as 
amended by EO 13303; termination of immunities (EO 13668)
 Stabilization efforts; continuation of national emergency (Notice of May 
19, p. 356)
     Korea, North; continuation of national emergency (Notice of June 20, p. 
367)
     Lebanon; continuation of national emergency (Notice of July 29, p. 374)
     Liberia, former Charles Taylor regime; continuation of national 
emergency (Notice of July 15, p. 373)
     Libya; continuation of national emergency (Notice of Feb. 20, p. 343)
     Middle East peace process, terrorists who threaten to disrupt; 
continuation of national emergency (Notice of Jan. 21, p. 333)
     Russia, disposition of highly enriched uranium; continuation of 
national emergency (Notice of June 19, p. 362)
     Somalia; continuation of national emergency (Notice of Apr. 7, p. 352)
     Sudan; continuation of national emergency (Notice of Oct. 24, p. 397)
     Syria; continuation of national emergency (Notice of May 7, p. 354)
     Terrorism, persons committing, threatening or supporting; continuation 
of national emergency (Notice of Sept. 17, p. 383)
     Terrorist attacks in the U.S.; continuation of national emergency 
(Notice of Sept. 4, p. 377)
     Transnational criminal organizations; continuation of national 
emergency (Notice of July 18, p. 374)

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     Weapons of mass destruction, proliferation of; continuation of national 
emergency (Notice of Nov. 7, p. 398)
     Yemen; continuation of national emergency (Notice of May 12, p. 355)
     Zimbabwe; continuation of national emergency (Notice of Feb. 28, p. 
349)
National Security Council Staff; name change (EO 13657)
Native American Heritage Month, National (Proc. 9207)
Northern Mariana Islands; reserving certain submerged lands (Proc. 9077)
Nuclear energy
     Russia; weapons-usable fissile material, continuation of national 
emergency (Notice of June 19, p. 362)
     Vietnam-U.S. nuclear energy, peaceful uses of; proposed agreement for 
cooperation (Presidential Determination No. 14-8, p. 344)


O

Oceans Month, National (Proc. 9138)
Older Americans Month (Proc. 9114)
Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument; establishment (Proc. 
9131)
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, National (Proc. 9157)


P

Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument; expansion (Proc. 9173)
Pan American Day and Pan American Week (Proc. 9104)
Park Week, National (Proc. 9105)
Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance (Proc. 9165)
Pay rates, Federal; adjustments (EO 13686)
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, National (Proc. 9218)
Physical Fitness and Sports Month, National (Proc. 9113)
Poison Prevention Week, National (Proc. 9090)
Police Officers Memorial Day and Police Week (Proc. 9123)
Pollinators, honey bees and others; Federal strategy to promote health of 
(Memorandum of June 20, p. 363)
POW/MIA Recognition Day, National (Proc. 9169)
Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day (Proc. 9133)
Preparedness Month, National (Proc. 9158)
President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing; establishment (EO 13684)
Presidential documents
     Executive Orders 11030, 13653, and 13673; amendments (EO 13683)
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (Proc. 9159)
Public Lands Day, National (Proc. 9175)


Q

Quadrennial Energy Review; establishment (Memorandum of Jan. 9, p. 329)
Quarantinable communicable diseases; revised list (EO 13674)


R

Railroads; labor dispute emergency boards, establishment (EOs 13663, 
13670, 13679)
Read Across America Day (Proc. 9087)
Refugee admissions for fiscal year 2015 (Presidential Determination No. 
14-17, p. 391)
Religious Freedom Day (Proc. 9076)
Retirement savings security pilot project; development (Memorandum of 
Jan. 29, p. 337)
Russia; disposition of highly enriched uranium; continuation of national 
emergency (Notice of June 19, p. 362)


S

Safe Boating Week, National (Proc. 9126)
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument; establishment (Proc. 9194)
School Lunch Week, National (Proc. 9190)
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, National (Proc. 9097)
Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, National (Proc. 9225)
Small Business Week, National (Proc. 9121)
Social Security Administration; order of succession (Memorandum of Oct. 
17, p. 395)
Somalia; national emergency continued (Notice of Apr. 7, p. 352)
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, labor disputes; 
emergency board to investigate, establishment (EO 13670)

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Special observances
     20th Anniversary of Executive Order 12898 on Environmental Justice 
(Proc. 9082)
     50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act (Proc. 9146)
     60th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education (Proc. 9125)
     70th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge (Proc. 9221)
     70th Anniversary of the GI Bill of Rights (Proc. 9144)
     African-American Music Appreciation Month (Proc. 9134)
     American Education Week (Proc. 9210)
     American Heart Month (Proc. 9079)
     American Red Cross Month (Proc. 9083)
     America Recycles Day (Proc. 9211)
     Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act (Proc. 9148)
     Armed Forces Day (Proc. 9129)
     Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Proc. 9108)
     Bill of Rights Day (Proc. 9220)
     Blind Americans Equality Day (Proc. 9195)
     Captive Nations Week (Proc. 9147)
     Cesar Chavaz Day (Proc. 9092)
     Child Health Day (Proc. 9186)
     Columbus Day (Proc. 9193)
     Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, Constitution Week (Proc. 9168)
     Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month (Proc. 9199)
     D-Day National Remembrance Day (Proc. 9139)
     Earth Day (Proc. 9106)
     Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A. (Proc. 9103)
     Emergency Medical Services Week (Proc. 9127)
     Father's Day (Proc. 9142)
     Fire Prevention Week (Proc. 9185)
     Flag Day and National Flag Week (Proc. 9140)
     General Pulaski Memorial Day (Proc. 9192)
     German-American Day (Proc. 9187)
     Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day (Proc. 9176)
     Great Outdoors Month (Proc. 9135)
     Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and 
American Democracy (Proc. 9091)
     Human Rights Day and Human Rights Week (Proc. 9219)
     International Day of Persons With Disabilities (Proc. 9217)
     International Day of the Girl (Proc. 9191)
     Irish-American Heritage Month (Proc. 9084)
     Jewish American Heritage Month (Proc. 9109)
     Labor Day (Proc. 9161)
     Law Day, U.S.A. (Proc. 9115)
     Leif Erikson Day (Proc. 9189)
     Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month (Proc. 9136)
     Loyalty Day (Proc. 9116)
     Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday (Proc. 9078)
     Military Family Month (Proc. 9200)
     Military Spouse Appreciation Day (Proc. 9119)
     Minority Enterprise Development Week (Proc. 9149)
     Mother's Day (Proc. 9124)
     National Adoption Month (Proc. 9201)
     National African American History Month (Proc. 9080)
     National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Proc. 9154)
     National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month (Proc. 9202)
     National Arts and Humanities Month (Proc. 9177)
     National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Proc. 9178)
     National Building Safety Month (Proc. 9110)
     National Cancer Control Month (Proc. 9093)
     National Caribbean-American Heritage Month (Proc. 9137)
     National Character Counts Week (Proc. 9196)
     National Charter Schools Week (Proc. 9118)
     National Child Abuse Prevention Month (Proc. 9094)
     National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (Proc. 9155)
     National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month (Proc. 9156)
     National Child's Day (Proc. 9212)
     National College Application Month (Proc. 9203)
     National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (Proc. 9085)
     National Consumer Protection Week (Proc. 9086)

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     National Crime Victims' Rights Week (Proc. 9099)
     National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (Proc. 9179)
     National Day of Making (Proc. 9143)
     National Day of Prayer (Proc. 9117)
     National Days of Prayer and Remembrance (Proc. 9162)
     National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week 
(Proc. 9120)
     National Diabetes Month (Proc. 9204)
     National Disability Employment Awareness Month (Proc. 9180)
     National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (Proc. 9181)
     National Donate Life Month (Proc. 9095)
     National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week (Proc. 9171)
     National Energy Action Month (Proc. 9182)
     National Entrepreneurship Month (Proc. 9205)
     National Equal Pay Day (Proc. 9101)
     National Family Caregivers Month (Proc. 9206)
     National Family Week (Proc. 9213)
     National Farm Safety and Health Week (Proc. 9170)
     National Financial Capability Month (Proc. 9096)
     National Forest Products Week (Proc. 9197)
     National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day (Proc. 9102)
     National Foster Care Month (Proc. 9111)
     National Grandparents Day (Proc. 9163)
     National Health Center Week (Proc. 9152)
     National Hispanic Heritage Month (Proc. 9166)
     National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week (Proc. 9167)
     National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week (Proc. 9172)
     National Hunting and Fishing Day (Proc. 9174)
     National Hurricane Preparedness Week (Proc. 9132)
     National Impaired Driving Prevention Month (Proc. 9215)
     National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day (Proc. 9150)
     National Manufacturing Day (Proc. 9184)
     National Maritime Day (Proc. 9130)
     National Mental Health Awareness Month (Proc. 9112)
     National Mentoring Month (Proc. 9224)
     National Native American Heritage Month (Proc. 9207)
     National Oceans Month (Proc. 9138)
     National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (Proc. 9157)
     National Park Week (Proc. 9105)
     National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (Proc. 9218)
     National Physical Fitness and Sports Month (Proc. 9113)
     National Poison Prevention Week (Proc. 9090)
     National POW/MIA Recognition Day (Proc. 9169)
     National Preparedness Month (Proc. 9158)
     National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (Proc. 9159)
     National Public Lands Day (Proc. 9175)
     National Safe Boating Week (Proc. 9126)
     National School Lunch Week (Proc. 9190)
     National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (Proc. 9097)
     National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month (Proc. 9225)
     National Small Business Week (Proc. 9121)
     National Stalking Awareness Month (Proc. 9226)
     National Substance Abuse Prevention Month (Proc. 9183)
     National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (Proc. 
9081)
     National Volunteer Week (Proc. 9100)
     National Wilderness Month (Proc. 9160)
     National Women's Health Week (Proc. 9122)
     Older Americans Month (Proc. 9114)
     Pan American Day and Pan American Week (Proc. 9104)
     Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance (Proc. 9165)
     Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week (Proc. 9123)

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     Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day (Proc. 9133)
     Read Across America Day (Proc. 9087)
     Religious Freedom Day (Proc. 9076)
     Thanksgiving Day (Proc. 9214)
     Twentieth Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (Proc. 9164)
     United Nations Day (Proc. 9198)
     Veterans Day (Proc. 9208)
     Women's Equality Day (Proc. 9153)
     Women's History Month (Proc. 9088)
     Workers Memorial Day (Proc. 9107)
     World AIDS Day (Proc. 9216)
     World Autism Awareness Day (Proc. 9098)
     World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (Proc. 9141)
     World Freedom Day (Proc. 9209)
     World Hepatitis Day (Proc. 9151)
     World Trade Week (Proc. 9128)
     Wright Brothers Day (Proc. 9222)
Stalking Awareness Month, National (Proc. 9226)
State, Department of
     Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; delegation of authority under 
(Memorandums of Sept. 10, p. 378; Sept. 24, p. 389; Sept. 30, p. 390)
     National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2012; delegation of authority 
under (Memorandum of Jan. 20, p. 333)
     Support for U.S.-Republic of Korea Civil Nuclear Cooperation Act; 
delegation of authority under (Memorandum of July 11, p. 372)
Streamlining the Export/Import Process for America's Businesses (EO 
13659)
Substance Abuse Prevention Month, National (Proc. 9183)
Sudan
     Blocking property of certain persons (EO 13664)
     National emergency, continued (Notice of Oct. 24, p. 397)
     Refugee and migration assistance (Presidential Determination No. 14-9, 
p. 357)
Syria; continuation of national emergency respecting government actions 
(Notice of May 7, p. 354)


T

Taylor, Charles, former Liberian regime of; continuation of national 
emergency (Notice of July 15, p. 373)
Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, National (Proc. 
9081)
Terrorism
     Attacks in U.S.; continuation of national emergency respecting (Notice 
of Sept. 4, p. 377)
     France; drawdown of defense services under Foreign Assistance Act of 
1961 to support counterterrorism efforts in Mali, Niger and Chad 
(Presidential Determination No. 14-13, p. 376)
     Persons who commit or threaten to commit or support; continuation of 
national emergency (Notice of Sept. 17, p. 383)
Thanksgiving Day (Proc. 9214)
Trade
     African Growth and Opportunity Act; designated beneficiary sub-Saharan 
countries (Proc. 9145)
     Export/Import Process for America's businesses; streamlining efforts 
(EO 13659)
     Trade Act of 1974; beneficiary developing countries, modified list 
under (Proc. 9188)
     Trading With the Enemy Act; continuation of certain authorities 
(Presidential Determination No. 14-14, p. 377)
Trafficking in persons, foreign government's compliance; determination 
under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (Presidential 
Determination No. 14-16, p. 384)
Transnational criminal organizations; national emergency continued 
(Notice of July 18, p. 374)
Twentieth Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (Proc. 9164)


U

Ukraine
     Blocking property of persons contributing to situation in (EOs 13660, 
13661, 13662)
     Crimea Region of; blocking property of persons prohibiting certain 
transactions (EO 13685)
     Drawdown authorization to Secretary of State under the FAA of 1961 
(Memorandum of Sept. 24, p. 389)
United Nations Day (Proc. 9198)


V

Veterans Day (Proc. 9208)

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Vietnam; proposed agreement for cooperation with U.S. regarding peaceful 
uses of nuclear energy (Presidential Determination No. 2014-8, p. 344)
Volunteer Week, National (Proc. 9100)


W

Wages
     Contract employees, pay equality; compensation data collection efforts 
(Memorandum of Apr. 8, p. 353)
     Fair Labor Standards Act; overtime regulations, effort to update and 
modernize (Memorandum of Mar. 13, p. 351)
     Retirement savings security pilot program (Memorandum of Jan. 29, p. 
337)
Weapons of mass destruction, combating proliferation; national emergency 
continued (Notice of Nov. 7, p. 398)
Wilderness Month, National (Proc. 9160)
Women's Equality Day (Proc. 9153)
Women's Health Week, National (Proc. 9122)
Women's History Month (Proc. 9088)
Workers Memorial Day (Proc. 9107)
World AIDS Day (Proc. 9216)
World Autism Awareness Day (Proc. 9098)
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (Proc. 9141)
World Freedom Day (Proc. 9209)
World Hepatitis Day (Proc. 9151)
World Trade Week (Proc. 9128)
Wright Brothers Day (Proc. 9222)


Y

Yemen; continuation of national emergency (Notice of May 12, p. 355)
Youth
     White House Task Force to Protect Students From Sexual Assault; 
establishment (Memorandum of Jan. 22, p. 334)


Z

Zimbabwe; continuation of national emergency (Notice of Feb. 28, p. 349)

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                            CFR FINDING AIDS


________________________________________________________________________


Editorial note: A list of CFR titles, subtitles, chapters, subchapters, 
and parts, and an alphabetical list of agencies publishing in the CFR 
are included in the CFR Index and Finding Aids volume to the Code of 
Federal Regulations , which is published separately and revised annually 
as of January 1.

The two finding aids on the following pages, the ``Table of CFR Titles 
and Chapters'' and the ``Alphabetical List of Agencies Appearing in the 
CFR'' apply to all 50 titles of the Code of Federal Regulations. 
Reference aids specific to this volume appear in the section entitled 
``Title 3 Finding Aids,'' found on page 417.

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                    Table of CFR Titles and Chapters




                     (Revised as of January 1, 2015)

                      Title 1--General Provisions

         I  Administrative Committee of the Federal Register 
                (Parts 1--49)
        II  Office of the Federal Register (Parts 50--299)
       III  Administrative Conference of the United States (Parts 
                300--399)
        IV  Miscellaneous Agencies (Parts 400--500)

                    Title 2--Grants and Agreements

            Subtitle A--Office of Management and Budget Guidance 
                for Grants and Agreements
         I  Office of Management and Budget Governmentwide 
                Guidance for Grants and Agreements (Parts 2--199)
        II  Office of Management and Budget Guidance (Parts 200--
                299)
            Subtitle B--Federal Agency Regulations for Grants and 
                Agreements
       III  Department of Health and Human Services (Parts 300--
                399)
        IV  Department of Agriculture (Parts 400--499)
        VI  Department of State (Parts 600--699)
       VII  Agency for International Development (Parts 700--799)
      VIII  Department of Veterans Affairs (Parts 800--899)
        IX  Department of Energy (Parts 900--999)
        XI  Department of Defense (Parts 1100--1199)
       XII  Department of Transportation (Parts 1200--1299)
      XIII  Department of Commerce (Parts 1300--1399)
       XIV  Department of the Interior (Parts 1400--1499)
        XV  Environmental Protection Agency (Parts 1500--1599)
     XVIII  National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Parts 
                1800--1899)
        XX  United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Parts 
                2000--2099)
      XXII  Corporation for National and Community Service (Parts 
                2200--2299)
     XXIII  Social Security Administration (Parts 2300--2399)
      XXIV  Housing and Urban Development (Parts 2400--2499)
       XXV  National Science Foundation (Parts 2500--2599)
      XXVI  National Archives and Records Administration (Parts 
                2600--2699)
     XXVII  Small Business Administration (Parts 2700--2799)
    XXVIII  Department of Justice (Parts 2800--2899)

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      XXIX  Department of Labor (Parts 2900--2999)
       XXX  Department of Homeland Security (Parts 3000--3099)
      XXXI  Institute of Museum and Library Services (Parts 3100--
                3199)
     XXXII  National Endowment for the Arts (Parts 3200--3299)
    XXXIII  National Endowment for the Humanities (Parts 3300--
                3399)
     XXXIV  Department of Education (Parts 3400--3499)
      XXXV  Export-Import Bank of the United States (Parts 3500--
                3599)
     XXXVI  Office of National Drug Control Policy, Executive 
                Office of the President (Parts 3600--3699)
    XXXVII  Peace Corps (Parts 3700--3799)
     LVIII  Election Assistance Commission (Parts 5800--5899)
       LIX  Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (Parts 5900--
                5999)

                        Title 3--The President

         I  Executive Office of the President (Parts 100--199)

                           Title 4--Accounts

         I  Government Accountability Office (Parts 1--199)
        II  Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board (Parts 
                200--299)

                   Title 5--Administrative Personnel

         I  Office of Personnel Management (Parts 1--1199)
        II  Merit Systems Protection Board (Parts 1200--1299)
       III  Office of Management and Budget (Parts 1300--1399)
         V  The International Organizations Employees Loyalty 
                Board (Parts 1500--1599)
        VI  Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (Parts 
                1600--1699)
      VIII  Office of Special Counsel (Parts 1800--1899)
        IX  Appalachian Regional Commission (Parts 1900--1999)
        XI  Armed Forces Retirement Home (Parts 2100--2199)
       XIV  Federal Labor Relations Authority, General Counsel of 
                the Federal Labor Relations Authority and Federal 
                Service Impasses Panel (Parts 2400--2499)
        XV  Office of Administration, Executive Office of the 
                President (Parts 2500--2599)
       XVI  Office of Government Ethics (Parts 2600--2699)
       XXI  Department of the Treasury (Parts 3100--3199)
      XXII  Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Parts 3200--
                3299)
     XXIII  Department of Energy (Parts 3300--3399)
      XXIV  Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Parts 3400--
                3499)
       XXV  Department of the Interior (Parts 3500--3599)
      XXVI  Department of Defense (Parts 3600--3699)
    XXVIII  Department of Justice (Parts 3800--3899)

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      XXIX  Federal Communications Commission (Parts 3900--3999)
       XXX  Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation (Parts 4000--
                4099)
      XXXI  Farm Credit Administration (Parts 4100--4199)
    XXXIII  Overseas Private Investment Corporation (Parts 4300--
                4399)
     XXXIV  Securities and Exchange Commission (Parts 4400--4499)
      XXXV  Office of Personnel Management (Parts 4500--4599)
    XXXVII  Federal Election Commission (Parts 4700--4799)
        XL  Interstate Commerce Commission (Parts 5000--5099)
       XLI  Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Parts 5100--
                5199)
      XLII  Department of Labor (Parts 5200--5299)
     XLIII  National Science Foundation (Parts 5300--5399)
       XLV  Department of Health and Human Services (Parts 5500--
                5599)
      XLVI  Postal Rate Commission (Parts 5600--5699)
     XLVII  Federal Trade Commission (Parts 5700--5799)
    XLVIII  Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Parts 5800--5899)
      XLIX  Federal Labor Relations Authority (Parts 5900--5999)
         L  Department of Transportation (Parts 6000--6099)
       LII  Export-Import Bank of the United States (Parts 6200--
                6299)
      LIII  Department of Education (Parts 6300--6399)
       LIV  Environmental Protection Agency (Parts 6400--6499)
        LV  National Endowment for the Arts (Parts 6500--6599)
       LVI  National Endowment for the Humanities (Parts 6600--
                6699)
      LVII  General Services Administration (Parts 6700--6799)
     LVIII  Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 
                (Parts 6800--6899)
       LIX  National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Parts 
                6900--6999)
        LX  United States Postal Service (Parts 7000--7099)
       LXI  National Labor Relations Board (Parts 7100--7199)
      LXII  Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Parts 7200--
                7299)
     LXIII  Inter-American Foundation (Parts 7300--7399)
      LXIV  Merit Systems Protection Board (Parts 7400--7499)
       LXV  Department of Housing and Urban Development (Parts 
                7500--7599)
      LXVI  National Archives and Records Administration (Parts 
                7600--7699)
     LXVII  Institute of Museum and Library Services (Parts 7700--
                7799)
    LXVIII  Commission on Civil Rights (Parts 7800--7899)
      LXIX  Tennessee Valley Authority (Parts 7900--7999)
       LXX  Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the 
                District of Columbia (Parts 8000--8099)
      LXXI  Consumer Product Safety Commission (Parts 8100--8199)
    LXXIII  Department of Agriculture (Parts 8300--8399)
     LXXIV  Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission 
                (Parts 8400--8499)
     LXXVI  Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (Parts 
                8600--8699)

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    LXXVII  Office of Management and Budget (Parts 8700--8799)
      LXXX  Federal Housing Finance Agency (Parts 9000--9099)
   LXXXIII  Special Inspector General for Afghanistan 
                Reconstruction (Parts 9300--9399)
    LXXXIV  Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Parts 9400--
                9499)
    LXXXVI  National Credit Union Administration (Parts 9600--
                9699)
     XCVII  Department of Homeland Security Human Resources 
                Management System (Department of Homeland 
                Security--Office of Personnel Management) (Parts 
                9700--9799)
     XCVII  Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and 
                Efficiency (Parts 9800--9899)
      XCIV  Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization 
                Commission (Parts 9900--9999)

                      Title 6--Domestic Security

         I  Department of Homeland Security, Office of the 
                Secretary (Parts 1--199)
         X  Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (Parts 
                1000--1099)

                         Title 7--Agriculture

            Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Agriculture 
                (Parts 0--26)
            Subtitle B--Regulations of the Department of 
                Agriculture
         I  Agricultural Marketing Service (Standards, 
                Inspections, Marketing Practices), Department of 
                Agriculture (Parts 27--209)
        II  Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture 
                (Parts 210--299)
       III  Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department 
                of Agriculture (Parts 300--399)
        IV  Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, Department of 
                Agriculture (Parts 400--499)
         V  Agricultural Research Service, Department of 
                Agriculture (Parts 500--599)
        VI  Natural Resources Conservation Service, Department of 
                Agriculture (Parts 600--699)
       VII  Farm Service Agency, Department of Agriculture (Parts 
                700--799)
      VIII  Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards 
                Administration (Federal Grain Inspection Service), 
                Department of Agriculture (Parts 800--899)
        IX  Agricultural Marketing Service (Marketing Agreements 
                and Orders; Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts), Department 
                of Agriculture (Parts 900--999)
         X  Agricultural Marketing Service (Marketing Agreements 
                and Orders; Milk), Department of Agriculture 
                (Parts 1000--1199)
        XI  Agricultural Marketing Service (Marketing Agreements 
                and Orders; Miscellaneous Commodities), Department 
                of Agriculture (Parts 1200--1299)

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       XIV  Commodity Credit Corporation, Department of 
                Agriculture (Parts 1400--1499)
        XV  Foreign Agricultural Service, Department of 
                Agriculture (Parts 1500--1599)
       XVI  Rural Telephone Bank, Department of Agriculture (Parts 
                1600--1699)
      XVII  Rural Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture 
                (Parts 1700--1799)
     XVIII  Rural Housing Service, Rural Business-Cooperative 
                Service, Rural Utilities Service, and Farm Service 
                Agency, Department of Agriculture (Parts 1800--
                2099)
        XX  Local Television Loan Guarantee Board (Parts 2200--
                2299)
       XXV  Office of Advocacy and Outreach, Department of 
                Agriculture (Parts 2500--2599)
      XXVI  Office of Inspector General, Department of Agriculture 
                (Parts 2600--2699)
     XXVII  Office of Information Resources Management, Department 
                of Agriculture (Parts 2700--2799)
    XXVIII  Office of Operations, Department of Agriculture (Parts 
                2800--2899)
      XXIX  Office of Energy Policy and New Uses, Department of 
                Agriculture (Parts 2900--2999)
       XXX  Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Department of 
                Agriculture (Parts 3000--3099)
      XXXI  Office of Environmental Quality, Department of 
                Agriculture (Parts 3100--3199)
     XXXII  Office of Procurement and Property Management, 
                Department of Agriculture (Parts 3200--3299)
    XXXIII  Office of Transportation, Department of Agriculture 
                (Parts 3300--3399)
     XXXIV  National Institute of Food and Agriculture (Parts 
                3400--3499)
      XXXV  Rural Housing Service, Department of Agriculture 
                (Parts 3500--3599)
     XXXVI  National Agricultural Statistics Service, Department 
                of Agriculture (Parts 3600--3699)
    XXXVII  Economic Research Service, Department of Agriculture 
                (Parts 3700--3799)
   XXXVIII  World Agricultural Outlook Board, Department of 
                Agriculture (Parts 3800--3899)
       XLI  [Reserved]
      XLII  Rural Business-Cooperative Service and Rural Utilities 
                Service, Department of Agriculture (Parts 4200--
                4299)

                    Title 8--Aliens and Nationality

         I  Department of Homeland Security (Immigration and 
                Naturalization) (Parts 1--499)
         V  Executive Office for Immigration Review, Department of 
                Justice (Parts 1000--1399)

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                 Title 9--Animals and Animal Products

         I  Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department 
                of Agriculture (Parts 1--199)
        II  Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards 
                Administration (Packers and Stockyards Programs), 
                Department of Agriculture (Parts 200--299)
       III  Food Safety and Inspection Service, Department of 
                Agriculture (Parts 300--599)

                           Title 10--Energy

         I  Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Parts 0--199)
        II  Department of Energy (Parts 200--699)
       III  Department of Energy (Parts 700--999)
         X  Department of Energy (General Provisions) (Parts 
                1000--1099)
      XIII  Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board (Parts 1300--
                1399)
      XVII  Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (Parts 1700--
                1799)
     XVIII  Northeast Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste 
                Commission (Parts 1800--1899)

                      Title 11--Federal Elections

         I  Federal Election Commission (Parts 1--9099)
        II  Election Assistance Commission (Parts 9400--9499)

                      Title 12--Banks and Banking

         I  Comptroller of the Currency, Department of the 
                Treasury (Parts 1--199)
        II  Federal Reserve System (Parts 200--299)
       III  Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Parts 300--399)
        IV  Export-Import Bank of the United States (Parts 400--
                499)
         V  Office of Thrift Supervision, Department of the 
                Treasury (Parts 500--599)
        VI  Farm Credit Administration (Parts 600--699)
       VII  National Credit Union Administration (Parts 700--799)
      VIII  Federal Financing Bank (Parts 800--899)
        IX  Federal Housing Finance Board (Parts 900--999)
         X  Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Parts 1000--
                1099)
        XI  Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council 
                (Parts 1100--1199)
       XII  Federal Housing Finance Agency (Parts 1200--1299)
      XIII  Financial Stability Oversight Council (Parts 1300--
                1399)
       XIV  Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation (Parts 1400--
                1499)
        XV  Department of the Treasury (Parts 1500--1599)
       XVI  Office of Financial Research (Parts 1600--1699)
      XVII  Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, 
                Department of Housing and Urban Development (Parts 
                1700--1799)

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     XVIII  Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, 
                Department of the Treasury (Parts 1800--1899)

               Title 13--Business Credit and Assistance

         I  Small Business Administration (Parts 1--199)
       III  Economic Development Administration, Department of 
                Commerce (Parts 300--399)
        IV  Emergency Steel Guarantee Loan Board (Parts 400--499)
         V  Emergency Oil and Gas Guaranteed Loan Board (Parts 
                500--599)

                    Title 14--Aeronautics and Space

         I  Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
                Transportation (Parts 1--199)
        II  Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation 
                (Aviation Proceedings) (Parts 200--399)
       III  Commercial Space Transportation, Federal Aviation 
                Administration, Department of Transportation 
                (Parts 400--1199)
         V  National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Parts 
                1200--1299)
        VI  Air Transportation System Stabilization (Parts 1300--
                1399)

                 Title 15--Commerce and Foreign Trade

            Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Commerce (Parts 
                0--29)
            Subtitle B--Regulations Relating to Commerce and 
                Foreign Trade
         I  Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce (Parts 
                30--199)
        II  National Institute of Standards and Technology, 
                Department of Commerce (Parts 200--299)
       III  International Trade Administration, Department of 
                Commerce (Parts 300--399)
        IV  Foreign-Trade Zones Board, Department of Commerce 
                (Parts 400--499)
       VII  Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of 
                Commerce (Parts 700--799)
      VIII  Bureau of Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce 
                (Parts 800--899)
        IX  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
                Department of Commerce (Parts 900--999)
        XI  Technology Administration, Department of Commerce 
                (Parts 1100--1199)
      XIII  East-West Foreign Trade Board (Parts 1300--1399)
       XIV  Minority Business Development Agency (Parts 1400--
                1499)
            Subtitle C--Regulations Relating to Foreign Trade 
                Agreements

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        XX  Office of the United States Trade Representative 
                (Parts 2000--2099)
            Subtitle D--Regulations Relating to Telecommunications 
                and Information
     XXIII  National Telecommunications and Information 
                Administration, Department of Commerce (Parts 
                2300--2399)

                    Title 16--Commercial Practices

         I  Federal Trade Commission (Parts 0--999)
        II  Consumer Product Safety Commission (Parts 1000--1799)

             Title 17--Commodity and Securities Exchanges

         I  Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Parts 1--199)
        II  Securities and Exchange Commission (Parts 200--399)
        IV  Department of the Treasury (Parts 400--499)

          Title 18--Conservation of Power and Water Resources

         I  Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of 
                Energy (Parts 1--399)
       III  Delaware River Basin Commission (Parts 400--499)
        VI  Water Resources Council (Parts 700--799)
      VIII  Susquehanna River Basin Commission (Parts 800--899)
      XIII  Tennessee Valley Authority (Parts 1300--1399)

                       Title 19--Customs Duties

         I  U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of 
                Homeland Security; Department of the Treasury 
                (Parts 0--199)
        II  United States International Trade Commission (Parts 
                200--299)
       III  International Trade Administration, Department of 
                Commerce (Parts 300--399)
        IV  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department 
                of Homeland Security (Parts 400--599)

                     Title 20--Employees' Benefits

         I  Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Department 
                of Labor (Parts 1--199)
        II  Railroad Retirement Board (Parts 200--399)
       III  Social Security Administration (Parts 400--499)
        IV  Employees' Compensation Appeals Board, Department of 
                Labor (Parts 500--599)
         V  Employment and Training Administration, Department of 
                Labor (Parts 600--699)

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        VI  Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Department 
                of Labor (Parts 700--799)
       VII  Benefits Review Board, Department of Labor (Parts 
                800--899)
      VIII  Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries (Parts 
                900--999)
        IX  Office of the Assistant Secretary for Veterans' 
                Employment and Training Service, Department of 
                Labor (Parts 1000--1099)

                       Title 21--Food and Drugs

         I  Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and 
                Human Services (Parts 1--1299)
        II  Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice 
                (Parts 1300--1399)
       III  Office of National Drug Control Policy (Parts 1400--
                1499)

                      Title 22--Foreign Relations

         I  Department of State (Parts 1--199)
        II  Agency for International Development (Parts 200--299)
       III  Peace Corps (Parts 300--399)
        IV  International Joint Commission, United States and 
                Canada (Parts 400--499)
         V  Broadcasting Board of Governors (Parts 500--599)
       VII  Overseas Private Investment Corporation (Parts 700--
                799)
        IX  Foreign Service Grievance Board (Parts 900--999)
         X  Inter-American Foundation (Parts 1000--1099)
        XI  International Boundary and Water Commission, United 
                States and Mexico, United States Section (Parts 
                1100--1199)
       XII  United States International Development Cooperation 
                Agency (Parts 1200--1299)
      XIII  Millennium Challenge Corporation (Parts 1300--1399)
       XIV  Foreign Service Labor Relations Board; Federal Labor 
                Relations Authority; General Counsel of the 
                Federal Labor Relations Authority; and the Foreign 
                Service Impasse Disputes Panel (Parts 1400--1499)
        XV  African Development Foundation (Parts 1500--1599)
       XVI  Japan-United States Friendship Commission (Parts 
                1600--1699)
      XVII  United States Institute of Peace (Parts 1700--1799)

                          Title 23--Highways

         I  Federal Highway Administration, Department of 
                Transportation (Parts 1--999)
        II  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and 
                Federal Highway Administration, Department of 
                Transportation (Parts 1200--1299)
       III  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 
                Department of Transportation (Parts 1300--1399)

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                Title 24--Housing and Urban Development

            Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary, Department of 
                Housing and Urban Development (Parts 0--99)
            Subtitle B--Regulations Relating to Housing and Urban 
                Development
         I  Office of Assistant Secretary for Equal Opportunity, 
                Department of Housing and Urban Development (Parts 
                100--199)
        II  Office of Assistant Secretary for Housing-Federal 
                Housing Commissioner, Department of Housing and 
                Urban Development (Parts 200--299)
       III  Government National Mortgage Association, Department 
                of Housing and Urban Development (Parts 300--399)
        IV  Office of Housing and Office of Multifamily Housing 
                Assistance Restructuring, Department of Housing 
                and Urban Development (Parts 400--499)
         V  Office of Assistant Secretary for Community Planning 
                and Development, Department of Housing and Urban 
                Development (Parts 500--599)
        VI  Office of Assistant Secretary for Community Planning 
                and Development, Department of Housing and Urban 
                Development (Parts 600--699) [Reserved]
       VII  Office of the Secretary, Department of Housing and 
                Urban Development (Housing Assistance Programs and 
                Public and Indian Housing Programs) (Parts 700--
                799)
      VIII  Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing--Federal 
                Housing Commissioner, Department of Housing and 
                Urban Development (Section 8 Housing Assistance 
                Programs, Section 202 Direct Loan Program, Section 
                202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program and 
                Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons With 
                Disabilities Program) (Parts 800--899)
        IX  Office of Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian 
                Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
                Development (Parts 900--1699)
         X  Office of Assistant Secretary for Housing--Federal 
                Housing Commissioner, Department of Housing and 
                Urban Development (Interstate Land Sales 
                Registration Program) (Parts 1700--1799)
       XII  Office of Inspector General, Department of Housing and 
                Urban Development (Parts 2000--2099)
        XV  Emergency Mortgage Insurance and Loan Programs, 
                Department of Housing and Urban Development (Parts 
                2700--2799) [Reserved]
        XX  Office of Assistant Secretary for Housing--Federal 
                Housing Commissioner, Department of Housing and 
                Urban Development (Parts 3200--3899)
      XXIV  Board of Directors of the HOPE for Homeowners Program 
                (Parts 4000--4099) [Reserved]
       XXV  Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation (Parts 4100--
                4199)

                           Title 25--Indians

         I  Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior 
                (Parts 1--299)

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        II  Indian Arts and Crafts Board, Department of the 
                Interior (Parts 300--399)
       III  National Indian Gaming Commission, Department of the 
                Interior (Parts 500--599)
        IV  Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation (Parts 
                700--799)
         V  Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, 
                and Indian Health Service, Department of Health 
                and Human Services (Part 900)
        VI  Office of the Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs, 
                Department of the Interior (Parts 1000--1199)
       VII  Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians, 
                Department of the Interior (Parts 1200--1299)

                      Title 26--Internal Revenue

         I  Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury 
                (Parts 1--End)

           Title 27--Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms

         I  Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Department 
                of the Treasury (Parts 1--399)
        II  Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, 
                Department of Justice (Parts 400--699)

                   Title 28--Judicial Administration

         I  Department of Justice (Parts 0--299)
       III  Federal Prison Industries, Inc., Department of Justice 
                (Parts 300--399)
         V  Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice (Parts 500--
                599)
        VI  Offices of Independent Counsel, Department of Justice 
                (Parts 600--699)
       VII  Office of Independent Counsel (Parts 700--799)
      VIII  Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the 
                District of Columbia (Parts 800--899)
        IX  National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact Council 
                (Parts 900--999)
        XI  Department of Justice and Department of State (Parts 
                1100--1199)

                            Title 29--Labor

            Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Labor (Parts 
                0--99)
            Subtitle B--Regulations Relating to Labor
         I  National Labor Relations Board (Parts 100--199)
        II  Office of Labor-Management Standards, Department of 
                Labor (Parts 200--299)
       III  National Railroad Adjustment Board (Parts 300--399)

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        IV  Office of Labor-Management Standards, Department of 
                Labor (Parts 400--499)
         V  Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor (Parts 
                500--899)
        IX  Construction Industry Collective Bargaining Commission 
                (Parts 900--999)
         X  National Mediation Board (Parts 1200--1299)
       XII  Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (Parts 
                1400--1499)
       XIV  Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Parts 1600--
                1699)
      XVII  Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 
                Department of Labor (Parts 1900--1999)
        XX  Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission 
                (Parts 2200--2499)
       XXV  Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department 
                of Labor (Parts 2500--2599)
     XXVII  Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission 
                (Parts 2700--2799)
        XL  Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (Parts 4000--
                4999)

                      Title 30--Mineral Resources

         I  Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of 
                Labor (Parts 1--199)
        II  Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, 
                Department of the Interior (Parts 200--299)
        IV  Geological Survey, Department of the Interior (Parts 
                400--499)
         V  Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Department of the 
                Interior (Parts 500--599)
       VII  Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 
                Department of the Interior (Parts 700--999)
       XII  Office of Natural Resources Revenue, Department of the 
                Interior (Parts 1200--1299)

                 Title 31--Money and Finance: Treasury

            Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of the Treasury 
                (Parts 0--50)
            Subtitle B--Regulations Relating to Money and Finance
         I  Monetary Offices, Department of the Treasury (Parts 
                51--199)
        II  Fiscal Service, Department of the Treasury (Parts 
                200--399)
        IV  Secret Service, Department of the Treasury (Parts 
                400--499)
         V  Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the 
                Treasury (Parts 500--599)
        VI  Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Department of the 
                Treasury (Parts 600--699)
       VII  Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Department of 
                the Treasury (Parts 700--799)
      VIII  Office of International Investment, Department of the 
                Treasury (Parts 800--899)

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        IX  Federal Claims Collection Standards (Department of the 
                Treasury--Department of Justice) (Parts 900--999)
         X  Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Department of 
                the Treasury (Parts 1000--1099)

                      Title 32--National Defense

            Subtitle A--Department of Defense
         I  Office of the Secretary of Defense (Parts 1--399)
         V  Department of the Army (Parts 400--699)
        VI  Department of the Navy (Parts 700--799)
       VII  Department of the Air Force (Parts 800--1099)
            Subtitle B--Other Regulations Relating to National 
                Defense
       XII  Defense Logistics Agency (Parts 1200--1299)
       XVI  Selective Service System (Parts 1600--1699)
      XVII  Office of the Director of National Intelligence (Parts 
                1700--1799)
     XVIII  National Counterintelligence Center (Parts 1800--1899)
       XIX  Central Intelligence Agency (Parts 1900--1999)
        XX  Information Security Oversight Office, National 
                Archives and Records Administration (Parts 2000--
                2099)
       XXI  National Security Council (Parts 2100--2199)
      XXIV  Office of Science and Technology Policy (Parts 2400--
                2499)
     XXVII  Office for Micronesian Status Negotiations (Parts 
                2700--2799)
    XXVIII  Office of the Vice President of the United States 
                (Parts 2800--2899)

               Title 33--Navigation and Navigable Waters

         I  Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (Parts 
                1--199)
        II  Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army (Parts 
                200--399)
        IV  Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, 
                Department of Transportation (Parts 400--499)

                          Title 34--Education

            Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary, Department of 
                Education (Parts 1--99)
            Subtitle B--Regulations of the Offices of the 
                Department of Education
         I  Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education 
                (Parts 100--199)
        II  Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, 
                Department of Education (Parts 200--299)
       III  Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative 
                Services, Department of Education (Parts 300--399)
        IV  Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, 
                Department of Education (Parts 400--499)

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         V  Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages 
                Affairs, Department of Education (Parts 500--599)
        VI  Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of 
                Education (Parts 600--699)
       VII  Office of Educational Research and Improvement, 
                Department of Education (Parts 700--799)[Reserved]
            Subtitle C--Regulations Relating to Education
        XI  National Institute for Literacy [Reserved]
       XII  National Council on Disability (Parts 1200--1299)

                          Title 35 [Reserved]

             Title 36--Parks, Forests, and Public Property

         I  National Park Service, Department of the Interior 
                (Parts 1--199)
        II  Forest Service, Department of Agriculture (Parts 200--
                299)
       III  Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army (Parts 
                300--399)
        IV  American Battle Monuments Commission (Parts 400--499)
         V  Smithsonian Institution (Parts 500--599)
        VI  [Reserved]
       VII  Library of Congress (Parts 700--799)
      VIII  Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (Parts 800--
                899)
        IX  Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation (Parts 
                900--999)
         X  Presidio Trust (Parts 1000--1099)
        XI  Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance 
                Board (Parts 1100--1199)
       XII  National Archives and Records Administration (Parts 
                1200--1299)
        XV  Oklahoma City National Memorial Trust (Parts 1500--
                1599)
       XVI  Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National 
                Environmental Policy Foundation (Parts 1600--1699)

             Title 37--Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights

         I  United States Patent and Trademark Office, Department 
                of Commerce (Parts 1--199)
        II  U.S. Copyright Office, Library of Congress (Parts 
                200--299)
       III  Copyright Royalty Board, Library of Congress (Parts 
                300--399)
        IV  Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy, Department 
                of Commerce (Parts 400--599)

           Title 38--Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief

         I  Department of Veterans Affairs (Parts 0--199)
        II  Armed Forces Retirement Home (Parts 200--299)

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                       Title 39--Postal Service

         I  United States Postal Service (Parts 1--999)
       III  Postal Regulatory Commission (Parts 3000--3099)

                  Title 40--Protection of Environment

         I  Environmental Protection Agency (Parts 1--1099)
        IV  Environmental Protection Agency and Department of 
                Justice (Parts 1400--1499)
         V  Council on Environmental Quality (Parts 1500--1599)
        VI  Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (Parts 
                1600--1699)
       VII  Environmental Protection Agency and Department of 
                Defense; Uniform National Discharge Standards for 
                Vessels of the Armed Forces (Parts 1700--1799)
      VIII  Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (Parts 1800--
                1899)

          Title 41--Public Contracts and Property Management

            Subtitle A--Federal Procurement Regulations System 
                [Note]
            Subtitle B--Other Provisions Relating to Public 
                Contracts
        50  Public Contracts, Department of Labor (Parts 50-1--50-
                999)
        51  Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or 
                Severely Disabled (Parts 51-1--51-99)
        60  Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal 
                Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor (Parts 
                60-1--60-999)
        61  Office of the Assistant Secretary for Veterans' 
                Employment and Training Service, Department of 
                Labor (Parts 61-1--61-999)
   62--100  [Reserved]
            Subtitle C--Federal Property Management Regulations 
                System
       101  Federal Property Management Regulations (Parts 101-1--
                101-99)
       102  Federal Management Regulation (Parts 102-1--102-299)
  103--104  [Reserved]
       105  General Services Administration (Parts 105-1--105-999)
       109  Department of Energy Property Management Regulations 
                (Parts 109-1--109-99)
       114  Department of the Interior (Parts 114-1--114-99)
       115  Environmental Protection Agency (Parts 115-1--115-99)
       128  Department of Justice (Parts 128-1--128-99)
  129--200  [Reserved]
            Subtitle D--Other Provisions Relating to Property 
                Management [Reserved]
            Subtitle E--Federal Information Resources Management 
                Regulations System [Reserved]
            Subtitle F--Federal Travel Regulation System
       300  General (Parts 300-1--300-99)
       301  Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel Allowances (Parts 301-1--
                301-99)

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       302  Relocation Allowances (Parts 302-1--302-99)
       303  Payment of Expenses Connected with the Death of 
                Certain Employees (Part 303-1--303-99)
       304  Payment of Travel Expenses from a Non-Federal Source 
                (Parts 304-1--304-99)

                        Title 42--Public Health

         I  Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human 
                Services (Parts 1--199)
        IV  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department 
                of Health and Human Services (Parts 400--599)
         V  Office of Inspector General-Health Care, Department of 
                Health and Human Services (Parts 1000--1999)

                   Title 43--Public Lands: Interior

            Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of the Interior 
                (Parts 1--199)
            Subtitle B--Regulations Relating to Public Lands
         I  Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior 
                (Parts 400--999)
        II  Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior 
                (Parts 1000--9999)
       III  Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation 
                Commission (Parts 10000--10099)

             Title 44--Emergency Management and Assistance

         I  Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of 
                Homeland Security (Parts 0--399)
        IV  Department of Commerce and Department of 
                Transportation (Parts 400--499)

                       Title 45--Public Welfare

            Subtitle A--Department of Health and Human Services 
                (Parts 1--199)
            Subtitle B--Regulations Relating to Public Welfare
        II  Office of Family Assistance (Assistance Programs), 
                Administration for Children and Families, 
                Department of Health and Human Services (Parts 
                200--299)
       III  Office of Child Support Enforcement (Child Support 
                Enforcement Program), Administration for Children 
                and Families, Department of Health and Human 
                Services (Parts 300--399)
        IV  Office of Refugee Resettlement, Administration for 
                Children and Families, Department of Health and 
                Human Services (Parts 400--499)
         V  Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United 
                States, Department of Justice (Parts 500--599)

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        VI  National Science Foundation (Parts 600--699)
       VII  Commission on Civil Rights (Parts 700--799)
      VIII  Office of Personnel Management (Parts 800--899)
         X  Office of Community Services, Administration for 
                Children and Families, Department of Health and 
                Human Services (Parts 1000--1099)
        XI  National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities 
                (Parts 1100--1199)
       XII  Corporation for National and Community Service (Parts 
                1200--1299)
      XIII  Office of Human Development Services, Department of 
                Health and Human Services (Parts 1300--1399)
       XVI  Legal Services Corporation (Parts 1600--1699)
      XVII  National Commission on Libraries and Information 
                Science (Parts 1700--1799)
     XVIII  Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation (Parts 1800--
                1899)
       XXI  Commission on Fine Arts (Parts 2100--2199)
     XXIII  Arctic Research Commission (Part 2301)
      XXIV  James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation (Parts 
                2400--2499)
       XXV  Corporation for National and Community Service (Parts 
                2500--2599)

                          Title 46--Shipping

         I  Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (Parts 
                1--199)
        II  Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation 
                (Parts 200--399)
       III  Coast Guard (Great Lakes Pilotage), Department of 
                Homeland Security (Parts 400--499)
        IV  Federal Maritime Commission (Parts 500--599)

                      Title 47--Telecommunication

         I  Federal Communications Commission (Parts 0--199)
        II  Office of Science and Technology Policy and National 
                Security Council (Parts 200--299)
       III  National Telecommunications and Information 
                Administration, Department of Commerce (Parts 
                300--399)
        IV  National Telecommunications and Information 
                Administration, Department of Commerce, and 
                National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 
                Department of Transportation (Parts 400--499)

           Title 48--Federal Acquisition Regulations System

         1  Federal Acquisition Regulation (Parts 1--99)
         2  Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of 
                Defense (Parts 200--299)

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         3  Health and Human Services (Parts 300--399)
         4  Department of Agriculture (Parts 400--499)
         5  General Services Administration (Parts 500--599)
         6  Department of State (Parts 600--699)
         7  Agency for International Development (Parts 700--799)
         8  Department of Veterans Affairs (Parts 800--899)
         9  Department of Energy (Parts 900--999)
        10  Department of the Treasury (Parts 1000--1099)
        12  Department of Transportation (Parts 1200--1299)
        13  Department of Commerce (Parts 1300--1399)
        14  Department of the Interior (Parts 1400--1499)
        15  Environmental Protection Agency (Parts 1500--1599)
        16  Office of Personnel Management, Federal Employees 
                Health Benefits Acquisition Regulation (Parts 
                1600--1699)
        17  Office of Personnel Management (Parts 1700--1799)
        18  National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Parts 
                1800--1899)
        19  Broadcasting Board of Governors (Parts 1900--1999)
        20  Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Parts 2000--2099)
        21  Office of Personnel Management, Federal Employees 
                Group Life Insurance Federal Acquisition 
                Regulation (Parts 2100--2199)
        23  Social Security Administration (Parts 2300--2399)
        24  Department of Housing and Urban Development (Parts 
                2400--2499)
        25  National Science Foundation (Parts 2500--2599)
        28  Department of Justice (Parts 2800--2899)
        29  Department of Labor (Parts 2900--2999)
        30  Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security 
                Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) (Parts 3000--3099)
        34  Department of Education Acquisition Regulation (Parts 
                3400--3499)
        51  Department of the Army Acquisition Regulations (Parts 
                5100--5199)
        52  Department of the Navy Acquisition Regulations (Parts 
                5200--5299)
        53  Department of the Air Force Federal Acquisition 
                Regulation Supplement (Parts 5300--5399) 
                [Reserved]
        54  Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense (Parts 
                5400--5499)
        57  African Development Foundation (Parts 5700--5799)
        61  Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, General Services 
                Administration (Parts 6100--6199)
        63  Department of Transportation Board of Contract Appeals 
                (Parts 6300--6399)
        99  Cost Accounting Standards Board, Office of Federal 
                Procurement Policy, Office of Management and 
                Budget (Parts 9900--9999)

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                       Title 49--Transportation

            Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Transportation 
                (Parts 1--99)
            Subtitle B--Other Regulations Relating to 
                Transportation
         I  Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
                Administration, Department of Transportation 
                (Parts 100--199)
        II  Federal Railroad Administration, Department of 
                Transportation (Parts 200--299)
       III  Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 
                Department of Transportation (Parts 300--399)
        IV  Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (Parts 
                400--499)
         V  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 
                Department of Transportation (Parts 500--599)
        VI  Federal Transit Administration, Department of 
                Transportation (Parts 600--699)
       VII  National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK) 
                (Parts 700--799)
      VIII  National Transportation Safety Board (Parts 800--999)
         X  Surface Transportation Board, Department of 
                Transportation (Parts 1000--1399)
        XI  Research and Innovative Technology Administration, 
                Department of Transportation (Parts 1400--1499) 
                [Reserved]
       XII  Transportation Security Administration, Department of 
                Homeland Security (Parts 1500--1699)

                   Title 50--Wildlife and Fisheries

         I  United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of 
                the Interior (Parts 1--199)
        II  National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic 
                and Atmospheric Administration, Department of 
                Commerce (Parts 200--299)
       III  International Fishing and Related Activities (Parts 
                300--399)
        IV  Joint Regulations (United States Fish and Wildlife 
                Service, Department of the Interior and National 
                Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and 
                Atmospheric Administration, Department of 
                Commerce); Endangered Species Committee 
                Regulations (Parts 400--499)
         V  Marine Mammal Commission (Parts 500--599)
        VI  Fishery Conservation and Management, National Oceanic 
                and Atmospheric Administration, Department of 
                Commerce (Parts 600--699)

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           Alphabetical List of Agencies Appearing in the CFR




                     (Revised as of January 1, 2015)

                                                  CFR Title, Subtitle or 
                     Agency                               Chapter

Administrative Committee of the Federal Register  1, I
Administrative Conference of the United States    1, III
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation         36, VIII
Advocacy and Outreach, Office of                  7, XXV
Afghanistan Reconstruction, Special Inspector     22, LXXXIII
     General for
African Development Foundation                    22, XV
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 57
Agency for International Development              2, VII; 22, II
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 7
Agricultural Marketing Service                    7, I, IX, X, XI
Agricultural Research Service                     7, V
Agriculture Department                            2, IV; 5, LXXIII
  Advocacy and Outreach, Office of                7, XXV
  Agricultural Marketing Service                  7, I, IX, X, XI
  Agricultural Research Service                   7, V
  Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service      7, III; 9, I
  Chief Financial Officer, Office of              7, XXX
  Commodity Credit Corporation                    7, XIV
  Economic Research Service                       7, XXXVII
  Energy Policy and New Uses, Office of           2, IX; 7, XXIX
  Environmental Quality, Office of                7, XXXI
  Farm Service Agency                             7, VII, XVIII
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 4
  Federal Crop Insurance Corporation              7, IV
  Food and Nutrition Service                      7, II
  Food Safety and Inspection Service              9, III
  Foreign Agricultural Service                    7, XV
  Forest Service                                  36, II
  Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards        7, VIII; 9, II
       Administration
  Information Resources Management, Office of     7, XXVII
  Inspector General, Office of                    7, XXVI
  National Agricultural Library                   7, XLI
  National Agricultural Statistics Service        7, XXXVI
  National Institute of Food and Agriculture      7, XXXIV
  Natural Resources Conservation Service          7, VI
  Operations, Office of                           7, XXVIII
  Procurement and Property Management, Office of  7, XXXII
  Rural Business-Cooperative Service              7, XVIII, XLII, L
  Rural Development Administration                7, XLII
  Rural Housing Service                           7, XVIII, XXXV, L
  Rural Telephone Bank                            7, XVI
  Rural Utilities Service                         7, XVII, XVIII, XLII, L
  Secretary of Agriculture, Office of             7, Subtitle A
  Transportation, Office of                       7, XXXIII
  World Agricultural Outlook Board                7, XXXVIII
Air Force Department                              32, VII
  Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement       48, 53
Air Transportation Stabilization Board            14, VI
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau          27, I
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives,       27, II
     Bureau of
AMTRAK                                            49, VII
American Battle Monuments Commission              36, IV
American Indians, Office of the Special Trustee   25, VII

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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service        7, III; 9, I
Appalachian Regional Commission                   5, IX
Architectural and Transportation Barriers         36, XI
     Compliance Board
Arctic Research Commission                        45, XXIII
Armed Forces Retirement Home                      5, XI
Army Department                                   32, V
  Engineers, Corps of                             33, II; 36, III
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 51
Bilingual Education and Minority Languages        34, V
     Affairs, Office of
Blind or Severely Disabled, Committee for         41, 51
     Purchase from People Who Are
Broadcasting Board of Governors                   22, V
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 19
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation,    30, II
     and Enforcement
Census Bureau                                     15, I
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services          42, IV
Central Intelligence Agency                       32, XIX
Chemical Safety and Hazardous Investigation       40, VI
     Board
Chief Financial Officer, Office of                7, XXX
Child Support Enforcement, Office of              45, III
Children and Families, Administration for         45, II, III, IV, X
Civil Rights, Commission on                       5, LXVIII; 45, VII
Civil Rights, Office for                          34, I
Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity    5, XCVIII
     and Efficiency
Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency    5, LXX
     for the District of Columbia
Coast Guard                                       33, I; 46, I; 49, IV
Coast Guard (Great Lakes Pilotage)                46, III
Commerce Department                               2, XIII; 44, IV; 50, VI
  Census Bureau                                   15, I
  Economic Analysis, Bureau of                    15, VIII
  Economic Development Administration             13, III
  Emergency Management and Assistance             44, IV
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 13
  Foreign-Trade Zones Board                       15, IV
  Industry and Security, Bureau of                15, VII
  International Trade Administration              15, III; 19, III
  National Institute of Standards and Technology  15, II
  National Marine Fisheries Service               50, II, IV
  National Oceanic and Atmospheric                15, IX; 50, II, III, IV, 
       Administration                             VI
  National Telecommunications and Information     15, XXIII; 47, III, IV
       Administration
  National Weather Service                        15, IX
  Patent and Trademark Office, United States      37, I
  Productivity, Technology and Innovation,        37, IV
       Assistant Secretary for
  Secretary of Commerce, Office of                15, Subtitle A
  Technology Administration                       15, XI
  Technology Policy, Assistant Secretary for      37, IV
Commercial Space Transportation                   14, III
Commodity Credit Corporation                      7, XIV
Commodity Futures Trading Commission              5, XLI; 17, I
Community Planning and Development, Office of     24, V, VI
     Assistant Secretary for
Community Services, Office of                     45, X
Comptroller of the Currency                       12, I
Construction Industry Collective Bargaining       29, IX
     Commission
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau              5, LXXXIV; 12, X
Consumer Product Safety Commission                5, LXXI; 16, II
Copyright Royalty Board                           37, III
Corporation for National and Community Service    2, XXII; 45, XII, XXV
Cost Accounting Standards Board                   48, 99
Council on Environmental Quality                  40, V
Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency    5, LXX; 28, VIII
     for the District of Columbia
Customs and Border Protection                     19, I

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Defense Contract Audit Agency                     32, I
Defense Department                                2, XI; 5, XXVI; 32, 
                                                  Subtitle A; 40, VII
  Advanced Research Projects Agency               32, I
  Air Force Department                            32, VII
  Army Department                                 32, V; 33, II; 36, III, 
                                                  48, 51
  Defense Acquisition Regulations System          48, 2
  Defense Intelligence Agency                     32, I
  Defense Logistics Agency                        32, I, XII; 48, 54
  Engineers, Corps of                             33, II; 36, III
  National Imagery and Mapping Agency             32, I
  Navy Department                                 32, VI; 48, 52
  Secretary of Defense, Office of                 2, XI; 32, I
Defense Contract Audit Agency                     32, I
Defense Intelligence Agency                       32, I
Defense Logistics Agency                          32, XII; 48, 54
Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board           10, XVII
Delaware River Basin Commission                   18, III
District of Columbia, Court Services and          5, LXX; 28, VIII
     Offender Supervision Agency for the
Drug Enforcement Administration                   21, II
East-West Foreign Trade Board                     15, XIII
Economic Analysis, Bureau of                      15, VIII
Economic Development Administration               13, III
Economic Research Service                         7, XXXVII
Education, Department of                          2, XXXIV; 5, LIII
  Bilingual Education and Minority Languages      34, V
       Affairs, Office of
  Civil Rights, Office for                        34, I
  Educational Research and Improvement, Office    34, VII
       of
  Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of   34, II
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 34
  Postsecondary Education, Office of              34, VI
  Secretary of Education, Office of               34, Subtitle A
  Special Education and Rehabilitative Services,  34, III
       Office of
  Vocational and Adult Education, Office of       34, IV
Educational Research and Improvement, Office of   34, VII
Election Assistance Commission                    2, LVIII; 11, II
Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of     34, II
Emergency Oil and Gas Guaranteed Loan Board       13, V
Emergency Steel Guarantee Loan Board              13, IV
Employee Benefits Security Administration         29, XXV
Employees' Compensation Appeals Board             20, IV
Employees Loyalty Board                           5, V
Employment and Training Administration            20, V
Employment Standards Administration               20, VI
Endangered Species Committee                      50, IV
Energy, Department of                             2, IX; 5, XXIII; 10, II, 
                                                  III, X
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 9
  Federal Energy Regulatory Commission            5, XXIV; 18, I
  Property Management Regulations                 41, 109
Energy, Office of                                 7, XXIX
Engineers, Corps of                               33, II; 36, III
Engraving and Printing, Bureau of                 31, VI
Environmental Protection Agency                   2, XV; 5, LIV; 40, I, IV, 
                                                  VII
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 15
  Property Management Regulations                 41, 115
Environmental Quality, Office of                  7, XXXI
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission           5, LXII; 29, XIV
Equal Opportunity, Office of Assistant Secretary  24, I
     for
Executive Office of the President                 3, I
  Administration, Office of                       5, XV
  Environmental Quality, Council on               40, V
  Management and Budget, Office of                2, Subtitle A; 5, III, 
                                                  LXXVII; 14, VI; 48, 99

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  National Drug Control Policy, Office of         21, III
  National Security Council                       32, XXI; 47, 2
  Presidential Documents                          3
  Science and Technology Policy, Office of        32, XXIV; 47, II
  Trade Representative, Office of the United      15, XX
       States
Export-Import Bank of the United States           2, XXXV; 5, LII; 12, IV
Family Assistance, Office of                      45, II
Farm Credit Administration                        5, XXXI; 12, VI
Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation          5, XXX; 12, XIV
Farm Service Agency                               7, VII, XVIII
Federal Acquisition Regulation                    48, 1
Federal Aviation Administration                   14, I
  Commercial Space Transportation                 14, III
Federal Claims Collection Standards               31, IX
Federal Communications Commission                 5, XXIX; 47, I
Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Office of   41, 60
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation                7, IV
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation             5, XXII; 12, III
Federal Election Commission                       5, XXXVII; 11, I
Federal Emergency Management Agency               44, I
Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Federal    48, 21
     Acquisition Regulation
Federal Employees Health Benefits Acquisition     48, 16
     Regulation
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission              5, XXIV; 18, I
Federal Financial Institutions Examination        12, XI
     Council
Federal Financing Bank                            12, VIII
Federal Highway Administration                    23, I, II
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation            1, IV
Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight Office       12, XVII
Federal Housing Finance Agency                    5, LXXX; 12, XII
Federal Housing Finance Board                     12, IX
Federal Labor Relations Authority                 5, XIV, XLIX; 22, XIV
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center           31, VII
Federal Management Regulation                     41, 102
Federal Maritime Commission                       46, IV
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service        29, XII
Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission  5, LXXIV; 29, XXVII
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration       49, III
Federal Prison Industries, Inc.                   28, III
Federal Procurement Policy Office                 48, 99
Federal Property Management Regulations           41, 101
Federal Railroad Administration                   49, II
Federal Register, Administrative Committee of     1, I
Federal Register, Office of                       1, II
Federal Reserve System                            12, II
  Board of Governors                              5, LVIII
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board        5, VI, LXXVI
Federal Service Impasses Panel                    5, XIV
Federal Trade Commission                          5, XLVII; 16, I
Federal Transit Administration                    49, VI
Federal Travel Regulation System                  41, Subtitle F
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network              31, X
Financial Research Office                         12, XVI
Financial Stability Oversight Council             12, XIII
Fine Arts, Commission on                          45, XXI
Fiscal Service                                    31, II
Fish and Wildlife Service, United States          50, I, IV
Food and Drug Administration                      21, I
Food and Nutrition Service                        7, II
Food Safety and Inspection Service                9, III
Foreign Agricultural Service                      7, XV
Foreign Assets Control, Office of                 31, V
Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the       45, V
     United States
Foreign Service Grievance Board                   22, IX
Foreign Service Impasse Disputes Panel            22, XIV
Foreign Service Labor Relations Board             22, XIV
Foreign-Trade Zones Board                         15, IV

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Forest Service                                    36, II
General Services Administration                   5, LVII; 41, 105
  Contract Appeals, Board of                      48, 61
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 5
  Federal Management Regulation                   41, 102
  Federal Property Management Regulations         41, 101
  Federal Travel Regulation System                41, Subtitle F
  General                                         41, 300
  Payment From a Non-Federal Source for Travel    41, 304
       Expenses
  Payment of Expenses Connected With the Death    41, 303
       of Certain Employees
  Relocation Allowances                           41, 302
  Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel Allowances          41, 301
Geological Survey                                 30, IV
Government Accountability Office                  4, I
Government Ethics, Office of                      5, XVI
Government National Mortgage Association          24, III
Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards          7, VIII; 9, II
     Administration
Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council          40, VIII
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation            45, XVIII
Health and Human Services, Department of          2, III; 5, XLV; 45, 
                                                  Subtitle A,
  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services        42, IV
  Child Support Enforcement, Office of            45, III
  Children and Families, Administration for       45, II, III, IV, X
  Community Services, Office of                   45, X
  Family Assistance, Office of                    45, II
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 3
  Food and Drug Administration                    21, I
  Human Development Services, Office of           45, XIII
  Indian Health Service                           25, V
  Inspector General (Health Care), Office of      42, V
  Public Health Service                           42, I
  Refugee Resettlement, Office of                 45, IV
Homeland Security, Department of                  2, XXX; 6, I; 8, I
  Coast Guard                                     33, I; 46, I; 49, IV
  Coast Guard (Great Lakes Pilotage)              46, III
  Customs and Border Protection                   19, I
  Federal Emergency Management Agency             44, I
  Human Resources Management and Labor Relations  5, XCVII
       Systems
  Immigration and Customs Enforcement Bureau      19, IV
  Transportation Security Administration          49, XII
HOPE for Homeowners Program, Board of Directors   24, XXIV
     of
Housing and Urban Development, Department of      2, XXIV; 5, LXV; 24, 
                                                  Subtitle B
  Community Planning and Development, Office of   24, V, VI
       Assistant Secretary for
  Equal Opportunity, Office of Assistant          24, I
       Secretary for
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 24
  Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, Office    12, XVII
       of
  Government National Mortgage Association        24, III
  Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner, Office   24, II, VIII, X, XX
       of Assistant Secretary for
  Housing, Office of, and Multifamily Housing     24, IV
       Assistance Restructuring, Office of
  Inspector General, Office of                    24, XII
  Public and Indian Housing, Office of Assistant  24, IX
       Secretary for
  Secretary, Office of                            24, Subtitle A, VII
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner, Office of  24, II, VIII, X, XX
     Assistant Secretary for
Housing, Office of, and Multifamily Housing       24, IV
     Assistance Restructuring, Office of
Human Development Services, Office of             45, XIII
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Bureau        19, IV
Immigration Review, Executive Office for          8, V
Independent Counsel, Office of                    28, VII

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Indian Affairs, Bureau of                         25, I, V
Indian Affairs, Office of the Assistant           25, VI
     Secretary
Indian Arts and Crafts Board                      25, II
Indian Health Service                             25, V
Industry and Security, Bureau of                  15, VII
Information Resources Management, Office of       7, XXVII
Information Security Oversight Office, National   32, XX
     Archives and Records Administration
Inspector General
  Agriculture Department                          7, XXVI
  Health and Human Services Department            42, V
  Housing and Urban Development Department        24, XII, XV
Institute of Peace, United States                 22, XVII
Inter-American Foundation                         5, LXIII; 22, X
Interior Department                               2, XIV
  American Indians, Office of the Special         25, VII
       Trustee
  Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation,  30, II
       and Enforcement
  Endangered Species Committee                    50, IV
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 14
  Federal Property Management Regulations System  41, 114
  Fish and Wildlife Service, United States        50, I, IV
  Geological Survey                               30, IV
  Indian Affairs, Bureau of                       25, I, V
  Indian Affairs, Office of the Assistant         25, VI
       Secretary
  Indian Arts and Crafts Board                    25, II
  Land Management, Bureau of                      43, II
  National Indian Gaming Commission               25, III
  National Park Service                           36, I
  Natural Resource Revenue, Office of             30, XII
  Ocean Energy Management, Bureau of              30, V
  Reclamation, Bureau of                          43, I
  Secretary of the Interior, Office of            2, XIV; 43, Subtitle A
  Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement,     30, VII
       Office of
Internal Revenue Service                          26, I
International Boundary and Water Commission,      22, XI
     United States and Mexico, United States 
     Section
International Development, United States Agency   22, II
     for
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 7
International Development Cooperation Agency,     22, XII
     United States
International Joint Commission, United States     22, IV
     and Canada
International Organizations Employees Loyalty     5, V
     Board
International Trade Administration                15, III; 19, III
International Trade Commission, United States     19, II
Interstate Commerce Commission                    5, XL
Investment Security, Office of                    31, VIII
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation      45, XXIV
Japan-United States Friendship Commission         22, XVI
Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries       20, VIII
Justice Department                                2, XXVIII; 5, XXVIII; 28, 
                                                  I, XI; 40, IV
  Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives,     27, II
       Bureau of
  Drug Enforcement Administration                 21, II
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 28
  Federal Claims Collection Standards             31, IX
  Federal Prison Industries, Inc.                 28, III
  Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the     45, V
       United States
  Immigration Review, Executive Office for        8, V
  Offices of Independent Counsel                  28, VI
  Prisons, Bureau of                              28, V
  Property Management Regulations                 41, 128
Labor Department                                  5, XLII
  Employee Benefits Security Administration       29, XXV
  Employees' Compensation Appeals Board           20, IV
  Employment and Training Administration          20, V

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  Employment Standards Administration             20, VI
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 29
  Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Office    41, 60
       of
  Federal Procurement Regulations System          41, 50
  Labor-Management Standards, Office of           29, II, IV
  Mine Safety and Health Administration           30, I
  Occupational Safety and Health Administration   29, XVII
  Office of Workers' Compensation Programs        20, VII
  Public Contracts                                41, 50
  Secretary of Labor, Office of                   29, Subtitle A
  Veterans' Employment and Training Service,      41, 61; 20, IX
       Office of the Assistant Secretary for
  Wage and Hour Division                          29, V
  Workers' Compensation Programs, Office of       20, I
Labor-Management Standards, Office of             29, II, IV
Land Management, Bureau of                        43, II
Legal Services Corporation                        45, XVI
Library of Congress                               36, VII
  Copyright Royalty Board                         37, III
  U.S. Copyright Office                           37, II
Local Television Loan Guarantee Board             7, XX
Management and Budget, Office of                  5, III, LXXVII; 14, VI; 
                                                  48, 99
Marine Mammal Commission                          50, V
Maritime Administration                           46, II
Merit Systems Protection Board                    5, II, LXIV
Micronesian Status Negotiations, Office for       32, XXVII
Military Compensation and Retirement              5, XCIV
     Modernization Commission
Millennium Challenge Corporation                  22, XIII
Mine Safety and Health Administration             30, I
Minority Business Development Agency              15, XIV
Miscellaneous Agencies                            1, IV
Monetary Offices                                  31, I
Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in     36, XVI
     National Environmental Policy Foundation
Museum and Library Services, Institute of         2, XXXI
National Aeronautics and Space Administration     2, XVIII; 5, LIX; 14, V
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 18
National Agricultural Library                     7, XLI
National Agricultural Statistics Service          7, XXXVI
National and Community Service, Corporation for   2, XXII; 45, XII, XXV
National Archives and Records Administration      2, XXVI; 5, LXVI; 36, XII
  Information Security Oversight Office           32, XX
National Capital Planning Commission              1, IV
National Commission for Employment Policy         1, IV
National Commission on Libraries and Information  45, XVII
     Science
National Council on Disability                    34, XII
National Counterintelligence Center               32, XVIII
National Credit Union Administration              5, LXXXVI; 12, VII
National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact     28, IX
     Council
National Drug Control Policy, Office of           21, III
National Endowment for the Arts                   2, XXXII
National Endowment for the Humanities             2, XXXIII
National Foundation on the Arts and the           45, XI
     Humanities
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration    23, II, III; 47, VI; 49, V
National Imagery and Mapping Agency               32, I
National Indian Gaming Commission                 25, III
National Institute of Food and Agriculture        7, XXXIV
National Institute of Standards and Technology    15, II
National Intelligence, Office of Director of      32, XVII
National Labor Relations Board                    5, LXI; 29, I
National Marine Fisheries Service                 50, II, IV
National Mediation Board                          29, X
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration   15, IX; 50, II, III, IV, 
                                                  VI
National Park Service                             36, I

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National Railroad Adjustment Board                29, III
National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK)  49, VII
National Science Foundation                       2, XXV; 5, XLIII; 45, VI
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 25
National Security Council                         32, XXI
National Security Council and Office of Science   47, II
     and Technology Policy
National Telecommunications and Information       15, XXIII; 47, III, IV
     Administration
National Transportation Safety Board              49, VIII
Natural Resources Conservation Service            7, VI
Natural Resource Revenue, Office of               30, XII
Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation, Office of      25, IV
Navy Department                                   32, VI
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 52
Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation             24, XXV
Northeast Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste  10, XVIII
     Commission
Nuclear Regulatory Commission                     2, XX; 5, XLVIII; 10, I
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 20
Occupational Safety and Health Administration     29, XVII
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission  29, XX
Ocean Energy Management, Bureau of                30, V
Offices of Independent Counsel                    28, VI
Office of Workers' Compensation Programs          20, VII
Oklahoma City National Memorial Trust             36, XV
Operations Office                                 7, XXVIII
Overseas Private Investment Corporation           5, XXXIII; 22, VII
Patent and Trademark Office, United States        37, I
Payment From a Non-Federal Source for Travel      41, 304
     Expenses
Payment of Expenses Connected With the Death of   41, 303
     Certain Employees
Peace Corps                                       2, XXXVII; 22, III
Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation       36, IX
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation              29, XL
Personnel Management, Office of                   5, I, XXXV; 45, VIII
  Human Resources Management and Labor Relations  5, XCVII
       Systems, Department of Homeland Security
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 17
  Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Federal  48, 21
       Acquisition Regulation
  Federal Employees Health Benefits Acquisition   48, 16
       Regulation
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety           49, I
     Administration
Postal Regulatory Commission                      5, XLVI; 39, III
Postal Service, United States                     5, LX; 39, I
Postsecondary Education, Office of                34, VI
President's Commission on White House             1, IV
     Fellowships
Presidential Documents                            3
Presidio Trust                                    36, X
Prisons, Bureau of                                28, V
Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board       6, X
Procurement and Property Management, Office of    7, XXXII
Productivity, Technology and Innovation,          37, IV
     Assistant Secretary
Public Contracts, Department of Labor             41, 50
Public and Indian Housing, Office of Assistant    24, IX
     Secretary for
Public Health Service                             42, I
Railroad Retirement Board                         20, II
Reclamation, Bureau of                            43, I
Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board    4, II
Refugee Resettlement, Office of                   45, IV
Relocation Allowances                             41, 302
Research and Innovative Technology                49, XI
     Administration
Rural Business-Cooperative Service                7, XVIII, XLII, L
Rural Development Administration                  7, XLII
Rural Housing Service                             7, XVIII, XXXV, L
Rural Telephone Bank                              7, XVI

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Rural Utilities Service                           7, XVII, XVIII, XLII, L
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation     33, IV
Science and Technology Policy, Office of          32, XXIV
Science and Technology Policy, Office of, and     47, II
     National Security Council
Secret Service                                    31, IV
Securities and Exchange Commission                5, XXXIV; 17, II
Selective Service System                          32, XVI
Small Business Administration                     2, XXVII; 13, I
Smithsonian Institution                           36, V
Social Security Administration                    2, XXIII; 20, III; 48, 23
Soldiers' and Airmen's Home, United States        5, XI
Special Counsel, Office of                        5, VIII
Special Education and Rehabilitative Services,    34, III
     Office of
State Department                                  2, VI; 22, I; 28, XI
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 6
Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement,       30, VII
     Office of
Surface Transportation Board                      49, X
Susquehanna River Basin Commission                18, VIII
Technology Administration                         15, XI
Technology Policy, Assistant Secretary for        37, IV
Tennessee Valley Authority                        5, LXIX; 18, XIII
Thrift Supervision Office, Department of the      12, V
     Treasury
Trade Representative, United States, Office of    15, XX
Transportation, Department of                     2, XII; 5, L
  Commercial Space Transportation                 14, III
  Contract Appeals, Board of                      48, 63
  Emergency Management and Assistance             44, IV
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 12
  Federal Aviation Administration                 14, I
  Federal Highway Administration                  23, I, II
  Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration     49, III
  Federal Railroad Administration                 49, II
  Federal Transit Administration                  49, VI
  Maritime Administration                         46, II
  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration  23, II, III; 47, IV; 49, V
  Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety         49, I
       Administration
  Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation   33, IV
  Secretary of Transportation, Office of          14, II; 49, Subtitle A
  Surface Transportation Board                    49, X
  Transportation Statistics Bureau                49, XI
Transportation, Office of                         7, XXXIII
Transportation Security Administration            49, XII
Transportation Statistics Bureau                  49, XI
Travel Allowances, Temporary Duty (TDY)           41, 301
Treasury Department                               5, XXI; 12, XV; 17, IV; 
                                                  31, IX
  Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau        27, I
  Community Development Financial Institutions    12, XVIII
       Fund
  Comptroller of the Currency                     12, I
  Customs and Border Protection                   19, I
  Engraving and Printing, Bureau of               31, VI
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 10
  Federal Claims Collection Standards             31, IX
  Federal Law Enforcement Training Center         31, VII
  Financial Crimes Enforcement Network            31, X
  Fiscal Service                                  31, II
  Foreign Assets Control, Office of               31, V
  Internal Revenue Service                        26, I
  Investment Security, Office of                  31, VIII
  Monetary Offices                                31, I
  Secret Service                                  31, IV
  Secretary of the Treasury, Office of            31, Subtitle A
  Thrift Supervision, Office of                   12, V
Truman, Harry S. Scholarship Foundation           45, XVIII
United States and Canada, International Joint     22, IV
     Commission
United States and Mexico, International Boundary  22, XI
   and Water Commission, United States Section
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U.S. Copyright Office                             37, II
Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation      43, III
     Commission
Veterans Affairs Department                       2, VIII; 38, I
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 8
Veterans' Employment and Training Service,        41, 61; 20, IX
     Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Vice President of the United States, Office of    32, XXVIII
Vocational and Adult Education, Office of         34, IV
Wage and Hour Division                            29, V
Water Resources Council                           18, VI
Workers' Compensation Programs, Office of         20, I
World Agricultural Outlook Board                  7, XXXVIII