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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
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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
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Title 3 Compilations Proclamations Executive Orders
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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
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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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this volume.
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An index to the text of ``Title 3--The President'' is carried within
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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
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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
excepted from
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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,
and in
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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.
We remember how Americans--young and old, on college campuses and
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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
month,
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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
families whole.
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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
to managing debt and making sound financial decisions.
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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,
librarians,
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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
globe. Last fall, we finalized a rule to
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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
coastal bluffs and shelves, tide pools, onshore dunes, coastal prairies,
riverbanks,
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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
identified above.
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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,
that is a loss for our entire Nation.
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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
follow.
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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
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
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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
of Puerto Rico, and the officials of the other areas under the flag
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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
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
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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
celebrate our
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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
care, education, and economic
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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
weeks ago in Kansas reminded us, here in the United States. Following in
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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
change.
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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,
loving, and permanent home.
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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
dialogue
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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
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
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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.
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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
acknowledge the contributions of those who build, operate, and maintain
it.
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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
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 12 through May 16,
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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
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 11 through May 17,
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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
as ``Police Week.''
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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
and support--during years past and in the years to come.
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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
words of Justice Thurgood Marshall, who so ably argued the case against
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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
America, do hereby proclaim May 17 through May 23, 2014, as National
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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
week with events, trade shows, and educational programs that celebrate
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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
each year in
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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
calling for its appropriate observance.
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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
sedimentary deposits of the Robledo
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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
paleontologically rich geologic formations with, the
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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
jackrabbits, cactus mice,
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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
in
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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
lands reserved by this proclamation.
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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
units of government, to
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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
African Americans.
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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
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
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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
and minds continue to change over time, laws will too.
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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,
fairer, greater society.
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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
measure of happiness.
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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
opportunities they have earned.
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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
communities more than others. African Americans, American Indians, Asian
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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
to what she can accomplish. On Women's Equality Day, we continue the
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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
Americans
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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
America,
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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
daughters
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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
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
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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
toward a future free from cancer in all its forms.
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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
that strengthen our economy.
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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
mills,
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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
to participate in this commemoration.
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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
continue
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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
our national story.
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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
graduates contribute to our country.
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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
durable framework,
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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
their loved ones
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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
farmers markets and organic
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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
and Reserve members carry forward a proud legacy of service and
sacrifice. This
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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
large marine predators.
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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
recolonized Wake Atoll, making it one of the few
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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
of the
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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
essential to the peace and prosperity of civilized nations.
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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)
unless in accordance
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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.
BARACK OBAMA
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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
National
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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
commitment to better
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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
to
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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
democracy;
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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
energy waste
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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
jobs back to America. As we
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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
tragic consequences.
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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
where all our daughters and sons can thrive.
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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
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
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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
the United States (HTS).
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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.
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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,
activities, and programs to honor our rich Nordic-American heritage.
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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
build
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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
and women.
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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
Revolutionary War, and
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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
appropriate
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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
1892, the precursor to the Angeles National Forest.
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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
and management of the objects to be protected; and
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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
identified above or imperil public safety.
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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
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
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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,
healthier future for posterity.
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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
terrorism--we are taking steps to
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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,
child, and loved one
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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
teenagers into supportive and loving families. These mothers and fathers
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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.
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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
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
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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,
and requires that insurers cover recommended diabetes screenings without
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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
that encourage
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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
celebrate November 18, 2014, as National Entrepreneurs' Day.
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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
them that they are not alone.
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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
the tomorrow they deserve.
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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
from the war in Afghanistan and more members of our military return to
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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
Summit on Early
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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
bounty with others.
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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
designating a sober
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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,
still do not know they are infected; too many communities, including gay
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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.
BARACK OBAMA
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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
each person adds to our global community.
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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
7 of each year as ``National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.''
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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
Nation.
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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
of the Bulge, marking the beginning of the end of a world war.
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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
America's long history of discovery and achievement.
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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
(USIFTA),
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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
International Convention on
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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
that:
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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
bondage. And the United States Government will
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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
contracts or contract-
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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
families with affordable goods and
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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
further
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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
to limit the rights of an employee or applicant for employment provided
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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
by any
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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
and
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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
sexual assault or harassment may only be
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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
healthcare facilities, such as
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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
programs must now
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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-
Resilient
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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
Government must further
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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
Vietnam Era
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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
and supervise its work.
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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
of these functions to
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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.
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The White House,
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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
Energy
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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
committed by foreign
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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
many
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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
training that meets their
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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
difficulties. The
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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
working
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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
justice system
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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
relied upon for
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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
security interests of the
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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
borrowers who
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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
businesses, schools, libraries, and
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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
violation of United Nations
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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
the United
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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
stalking situations.
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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
measures.
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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.
The Challenge of Opium Poppy Production and Heroin
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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
and 2013.
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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
substances that are frequently not controlled. According to the 2014
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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
must be designed to create and maintain safe environments.
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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
educational and cultural exchange programs described in section
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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;
making high-
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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
otherwise affect:
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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,
United
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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,
nonlethal Excess Defense Articles, the issuance of
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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.
13671 of
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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
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No. Signature Date Subject 79 FR Page
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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
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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
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No. Signature Date Subject 79 FR Page
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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
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79 FR
Signature Date Subject Page
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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.....
[[Page 433]]
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