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          Title 3

The President


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                         Revised as of January 1, 2016

          2015 Compilation and Parts 100-102

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                            TABLE OF CONTENTS


                                                                    Page
List of Title 3 Compilations..........................................iv
Explanation of the Code of Federal Regulations........................vi
Explanation of This Title.............................................ix
How To Cite This Title................................................xi
Title 3.............................................................xiii
     2015 Compilation--Presidential Documents..........................1
     Chapter I--Executive Office of the President....................477
Title 3 Finding Aids.................................................487
     Tables..........................................................489
     List of CFR Sections Affected...................................509
     Index...........................................................511
CFR Finding Aids.....................................................525
     Table of CFR Titles and Chapters................................527
     Alphabetical List of Agencies Appearing in the CFR..............547

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                          TITLE 3 COMPILATIONS


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

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 2013...........................  8926-9075.........        13636-13655
 2014...........................  9076-9226.........        13656-13686
 2015...........................  9227-9387.........        13687-13715
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Beginning with 1976, Title 3 compilations also include regulations
  contained in Chapter I, Executive Office of the President.
Supplementary publications include: Presidential documents of the Hoover
  Administration (two volumes), Proclamations 1870-2037 and Executive
  Orders 5076-6070; Consolidated Indexes for 1936-1965; and Consolidated
  Tables for 1936-1965.


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                               EXPLANATION

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

Title 1 through Title 16.................................as of January 1
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alphabetical list of agencies publishing in the CFR are also included in 
this volume.

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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 2015 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, 2015 
 Comp.'' Thus, the preferred abbreviated citation for Proclamation 9227 
      appearing on page 1 of this book, is ``3 CFR, 2015 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, 
                  2016, is encompassed in the volumes listed on page iv.

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

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

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               Cite Presidential documents in this volume
                            3 CFR, 2015 Comp.
                      thus: 3 CFR, 2015 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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2015 Compilation--Presidential Documents:
     Proclamations.....................................................1
     Executive Orders................................................259
     Other Presidential Documents....................................403
Chapter I--Executive Office of the President:
    Part 100.........................................................478
    Part 101.........................................................478
    Part 102.........................................................478
Finding Aids:
    Table 1--Proclamations...........................................489
    Table 2--Executive Orders........................................493
    Table 3--Other Presidential Documents............................495
    Table 4--Presidential Documents Affected During 2015.............499
    Table 5--Statutes Cited as Authority for Presidential Documents..505
    List of CFR Sections Affected....................................509
    Index............................................................511
CFR Finding Aids:
    Table of CFR Titles and Chapters.................................527
    Alphabetical List of Agencies Appearing in the CFR...............547

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                2015 Compilation--Presidential Documents


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                              PROCLAMATIONS


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Proclamation 9227 of January 15, 2015

Religious Freedom Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

From many faiths and diverse beliefs, Americans are united by the ideals 
we cherish. Our shared values define who we are as a people and what we 
stand for as a Nation. With abiding resolve, generations of patriots 
have fought--through great conflict and fierce debate--to secure and 
defend these freedoms, irrevocably weaving them deep into the fabric of 
our society. Today, we celebrate an early milestone in the long history 
of one of our country's fundamental liberties.
On January 16, 1786, the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom was 
adopted. It was one of the first laws in our Nation to codify the right 
of every person to profess their opinions in matters of faith, and it 
declares that ``no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any'' 
religion. Drafted by Thomas Jefferson and guided through the Virginia 
legislature by James Madison, this historic legislation served as a 
model for the religious liberty protections enshrined in our 
Constitution.
The First Amendment prohibits the Government from establishing religion. 
It protects the right of every person to practice their faith how they 
choose, to change their faith, or to practice no faith at all, and to do 
so free from persecution and fear. This religious freedom allows faith 
to flourish, and our Union is stronger because a vast array of religious 
communities coexist peacefully with mutual respect for one another. 
Since the age of Jefferson and Madison, brave women and men of faith 
have challenged our conscience; today, our Nation continues to be shaped 
by people of every religion and of no religion, bringing us closer to 
our founding ideals. As heirs

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to this proud legacy of liberty, we must remain vigilant in our efforts 
to safeguard these freedoms.
We must also continue our work to protect religious freedom around the 
globe. Throughout the world, millions of individuals are subjected to 
discrimination, abuse, and sanctioned violence simply for exercising 
their religion or choosing not to claim a faith. Communities are being 
driven from their ancient homelands because of who they are or how they 
pray, and in conflict zones, mass displacement has become all too 
common.
In the face of these challenges, I am proud the United States continues 
to stand up for the rights of all people to practice their faiths in 
peace. Promoting religious freedom has always been a key objective of my 
Administration's foreign policy because history shows that nations that 
uphold the rights of their people--including the freedom of religion--
are ultimately more just, more peaceful, and more successful. In every 
country, individuals should be free to choose and live their faith based 
upon the persuasion of the mind--and of the heart and soul. Today, let 
us continue our work to protect this tradition and advance the cause of 
religious freedom worldwide.
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, 2015, 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 that 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 fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9228 of January 16, 2015

Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

A champion for justice, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., helped 
awaken our Nation's long-slumbering conscience and inspired a 
generation. Through a cacophony of division and hatred, his voice rang 
out, challenging America to make freedom a reality for all of God's 
children and prophesying a day when the discord of our Union would be 
transformed into a symphony of brotherhood. His clarion call echoed the 
promise of our founding--that each of us are created equal--and every 
day he worked to give meaning to this timeless creed.
Today, we pause to pay tribute to the extraordinary life and legacy of 
Dr. King, and we reflect on the lessons he taught us. Dr. King 
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equality requires more than the absence of oppression; it requires the 
presence of economic opportunity. He recognized that ``we are caught in 
an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of 
destiny.'' In a world full of poverty, he called for empathy; in the 
face of brutality, he placed his faith in non-violence. His teachings 
remind us we have a duty to fight against poverty, even if we are 
wealthy; to care about the child in the decrepit school long after our 
own children have found success; and to show compassion toward the 
immigrant family, knowing that we were strangers once, too. Dr. King 
transformed the concepts of justice, liberty, and equality, and as he 
led marches and protests and raised his voice, he changed the course of 
history.
From Dr. King's courage, we draw strength and the resolve to continue 
climbing toward the promised land. Our Nation has made undeniable 
progress since his time, but securing these gains requires constant 
vigilance, not complacency. We have more to do to bring Dr. King's dream 
within reach of all our daughters and sons. We must stand together for 
good jobs, fair wages, safe neighborhoods, and quality education. With 
one voice, we must ensure the scales of justice work equally for all--
considering not only how justice is applied, but also how it is 
perceived and experienced. As Dr. King told us, ``injustice anywhere is 
a threat to justice everywhere,'' and this remains our great unfinished 
business.
Through struggle and discipline, persistence and faith, patriots and 
prophetic leaders like Dr. King have driven our country inexorably 
forward. In every chapter of our great story, giants of history and 
unheralded foot soldiers for justice have fought to bridge the gap 
between our founding ideals and the realities of the time. We will never 
forget all who endured and sacrificed, or those who gave their lives, so 
that our children might live in a freer, fairer, and more just society.
In sermons and speeches, Dr. King's voice rang out with a call for us to 
work toward a better tomorrow. As we honor his legacy, Americans across 
the country will join one another for a day of service, picking up the 
baton handed to us by past generations and carrying forward their 
efforts. As one people, we will show when ordinary citizens come 
together to participate in the democracy we love, justice will not be 
denied.
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 19, 2015, 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 fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9229 of January 30, 2015

American Heart Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In the United States, cardiovascular disease--including heart disease, 
stroke, and high blood pressure--is responsible for one out of every 
three deaths. It is the number one killer of American women and men, and 
it is a leading cause of serious illness and disability. Across our 
Nation, we have lost devoted mothers and fathers, loved siblings, and 
cherished friends to this devastating epidemic. During American Heart 
Month, as we honor their memories, let us recommit to improving our 
heart health and continuing the fight against this deadly disease, for 
ourselves and our families.
Americans of all backgrounds can be at risk for heart disease and 
stroke--and nearly half of all adults have at least one major risk 
factor. However, individuals who are at high risk often do not know it, 
and data suggest that many people who experience sudden cardiac death do 
not act on early warning signs. That is why it is important to 
understand the risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as obesity, 
inactivity, and diabetes, and to keep your blood pressure and 
cholesterol under control. By maintaining a healthy diet, getting 
regular exercise, and not smoking, you can control risk factors and help 
protect your heart. To learn more about cardiovascular health, talk with 
your healthcare provider and visit www.CDC.gov/heartdisease.
My Administration is committed to leading a new era of medicine--one 
that delivers the right treatment at the right time--and to ensuring 
Americans live longer, healthier, more productive lives. That is why 
earlier this year, I announced the Precision Medicine Initiative. This 
bold new effort will revolutionize how our Nation fights disease by 
investing in research that will enable clinicians to tailor treatments 
to individual patients. Additionally, in 2011 we launched Million 
Hearts, an unprecedented effort that is bringing together Federal 
Agencies, non-profit organizations, and private-sector partners to 
prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes by 2017. We are working to 
enhance clinical care, bolster disease prevention programs, and empower 
individuals and communities to make healthy choices, demonstrating that 
improving the health system can save lives. More information on these 
important initiatives is available at www.NIH.gov/precisionmedicine and 
www.millionhearts.HHS.gov.
At the same time, First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative is 
encouraging young people to develop heart-healthy habits from an early 
age, and the Affordable Care Act is allowing more families to access 
quality, affordable health care. New protections under the law require 
most insurance plans to cover recommended preventive services without 
copays, and they prevent insurers from denying coverage due to a pre-
existing condition like heart disease.
On Friday, February 6, Michelle and I invite all Americans to join in 
marking National Wear Red Day. By wearing red, we help raise awareness 
of cardiovascular disease and provide an important reminder that it is 
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too early to take action to protect our health. This month, let us 
reaffirm our resolve to fight this epidemic and continue our work to 
build a brighter future for our families.
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 2015 as American Heart Month, and I 
invite all Americans to participate in National Wear Red Day on February 
6, 2015. 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 thirtieth day of 
January, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9230 of January 30, 2015

National African American History Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

For generations, the story of American progress has been shaped by the 
inextinguishable beliefs that change is always possible and a brighter 
future lies ahead. With tremendous strength and abiding resolve, our 
ancestors--some of whom were brought to this land in chains--have woven 
their resilient dignity into the fabric of our Nation and taught us that 
we are not trapped by the mistakes of history. It was these truths that 
found expression as foot soldiers and Freedom Riders sat in and stood 
up, marched and agitated for justice and equality. This audacious 
movement gave birth to a new era of civil and voting rights, and slowly, 
we renewed our commitment to an ideal at the heart of our founding: no 
matter who you are, what you look like, how modest your beginnings, or 
the circumstances of your birth, you deserve every opportunity to 
achieve your God-given potential.
As we mark National African American History Month, we celebrate giants 
of the civil rights movement and countless other men and women whose 
names are etched in the hearts of their loved ones and the cornerstones 
of the country they helped to change. We pause to reflect on our 
progress and our history--not only to remember, but also to acknowledge 
our unfinished work. We reject the false notion that our challenges lie 
only in the past, and we recommit to advancing what has been left 
undone.
Brave Americans did not struggle and sacrifice to secure fundamental 
rights for themselves and others only to see those rights denied to 
their children and grandchildren. Our Nation is still racked with 
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Too many children live in crumbling neighborhoods, cycling through 
substandard schools and being affected by daily violence in their 
communities. And Americans of all races have seen their wages and 
incomes stagnate while inequality continues to hold back hardworking 
families and entire communities.
But the trajectory of our history gives us hope. Today, we stand on the 
shoulders of courageous individuals who endured the thumps of billy 
clubs, the blasts of fire hoses, and the pain of watching dreams be 
deferred and denied. We honor them by investing in those around us and 
doing all we can to ensure every American can reach their full 
potential. Our country is at its best when everyone is treated fairly 
and has the chance to build the future they seek for themselves and 
their family. This means providing the opportunity for every person in 
America to access a world-class education, safe and affordable housing, 
and the job training that will prepare them for the careers of tomorrow.
Like the countless, quiet heroes who worked and bled far from the public 
eye, we know that with enough effort, empathy, and perseverance, people 
who love their country can change it. Together, we can help our Nation 
live up to its immense promise. This month, let us continue that 
unending journey toward a more just, more equal, and more perfect Union.
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 2015 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 thirtieth day of 
January, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9231 of January 30, 2015

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In a Nation invested in the limitless possibility of every child, ending 
dating violence is an urgent priority. Each year, an estimated 1 in 10 
American teenagers is physically hurt on purpose by a boyfriend or 
girlfriend. This behavior violates our most basic values and can have 
profound consequences for survivors. Young people who experience dating 
violence are at increased risk of substance abuse, depression, poor 
academic performance, and future victimization. This month, we join with 
all those who have endured the pain of an unhealthy relationship and 
acknowledge the responsibility we each have to end this cycle of fear, 
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Dating violence often involves the use of inappropriate actions to 
control a partner or resolve conflicts. These behaviors can be physical, 
emotional, or sexual, and can take place in person or with the use of 
technology and social media. Unhealthy relationships can affect people 
of all ages, and many teenagers do not recognize the severity of dating 
abuse, or they do not report it because they are afraid or ashamed to 
speak up. That is why it is important to talk with friends and loved 
ones about dating violence and to learn the warning signs of an 
unhealthy relationship, including extreme jealousy, constant monitoring, 
and possessiveness.
If you are in--or know someone who is in--an abusive relationship, the 
National Dating Abuse Helpline can offer immediate and confidential 
support. To contact the Helpline, call 1-866-331-9474, text ``loveis'' 
to 22522, or visit LoveIsRespect.org. For more information on dating 
violence, visit VetoViolence.CDC.gov.
It is on all of us to reject the quiet tolerance of sexual assault, and 
the Federal Government is committed to being part of the solution. Last 
year, I established the White House Task Force to Protect Students from 
Sexual Assault and directed its members to consider how their 
recommendations could apply to our Nation's elementary and secondary 
schools. In addition, as part of Vice President Joe Biden's 1is2many 
initiative, my Administration is working to provide teenagers and their 
communities with the resources and support they need, so our young 
people can pursue their dreams free from fear. As we strive to eliminate 
teen dating violence, we are focused on bolstering prevention efforts 
and improving our response in order to protect those at risk and ensure 
survivors can access the help they need.
Healthy relationships are built on respect, trust, and equality. Our 
commitment to these values demands that we stand up against dating abuse 
and all forms of intimate partner violence. During National Teen Dating 
Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, we are called to act. Let us 
recommit to fostering a society where our strength is measured by our 
resolve to speak out against this outrage, and where there are no 
barriers that prevent our daughters and sons from achieving their full 
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 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim February 2015 as 
National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. I call 
upon all Americans to support efforts in their communities and schools, 
and in 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 thirtieth day of 
January, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9232 of February 19, 2015

Establishment of the Browns Canyon National Monument

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In central Colorado's vibrant upper Arkansas River valley, the rugged 
granite cliffs, colorful rock outcroppings, and stunning mountain vistas 
of Browns Canyon form an iconic landscape that attracts visitors from 
around the world. The landscape's canyons, rivers, and backcountry 
forests have provided a home for humans for over 10,000 years, and the 
cultural and historical resources found in this landscape are a 
testament to the area's Native Peoples as well as the history of more 
recent settlers and mining communities. The area's unusual geology and 
roughly 3,000-foot range in elevation support a diversity of plants and 
wildlife, including a significant herd of bighorn sheep. Browns Canyon 
harbors a wealth of scientifically significant geological, ecological, 
riparian, cultural, and historic resources, and is an important area for 
studies of paleoecology, mineralogy, archaeology, and climate change.
Following its descent between the Sawatch and Mosquito Ranges, the 
Arkansas River flows through Browns Canyon in the heart of the upper 
Arkansas River valley. The Arkansas River valley is the northernmost 
valley in the R[iacute]o Grande Rift system, one of the most significant 
rift systems in the world and one of few where the Earth's continental 
crust is actively moving apart. The 35 million-year-old R[iacute]o 
Grande Rift begins in the State of Chihuahua in Mexico and extends 
northward through New Mexico and into Colorado to a terminus in the 
mountains just north of Browns Canyon.
The Browns Canyon area of the upper Arkansas River valley has long 
offered both a permanent source of water and a means of transportation 
for its human inhabitants. The area lies within the transition zone 
between the cultural traditions of the Great Basin and Plains peoples. 
As a transportation corridor where stable sources of subsistence 
resources could be found, both migrating people and permanent 
inhabitants left traces of their presence in this area. Ancestors of the 
Ute, Apache, Eastern Shoshone, and Comanche Indians are known to have 
traversed this dramatic landscape while hunting and gathering.
The upper Arkansas River valley was foundational to the establishment of 
today's tribal configuration. It was here that the proto-Comanche 
(Numuna) split into two groups, the Comanche and the Eastern Shoshone. 
The Buffalo-Eater Band (allies of the Utes) broke away from the Eastern 
Shoshone in the upper Arkansas River valley vicinity sometime between 
the late 1600s and early 1700s, traveling south into what is present-day 
New Mexico, Texas, southern Colorado, western Kansas, and the panhandle 
of Oklahoma.
While most archaeological resources in the Browns Canyon area have not 
yet been surveyed or recorded, the story of people living in the upper 
Arkansas River valley is told through artifacts dating back over 10,000 
years. Of the resources surveyed, there are 18 known archaeological 
sites within the Browns Canyon area, including 5 prehistoric open lithic 
sites that have been determined to be eligible for the National Register 
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Primarily seasonal camps, these sites include open campsites, culturally 
modified trees, wickiups, tipi rings, chipped stone manufacture and 
processing sites, a possible ceramic pottery kiln, and rock shelter 
sites that date to the Archaic Period. The sites range from early 
Archaic Period and possibly Paleo-Indian Period (around 8,000 to 13,000 
years before present), which would make this among the earliest known 
sites in the region, to the Late Archaic Period to proto-historic period 
(around 3,000 years before present to the 19th century A.D.).
European exploration of the Browns Canyon region began when the Spanish 
explorer Juan de Ulibarri visited in 1706. A century later, Zebulon Pike 
explored the Browns Canyon area after his failed attempt to summit what 
is now known as Pike's Peak. During the late 18th and early 19th 
centuries, the Spanish army patrolled the upper Arkansas River valley as 
far north as Leadville to secure the boundaries of Spanish influence and 
attempt to bar access by competing traders and explorers. Fur trappers 
exploited the area in the first few decades of the 1800s. The region 
later became a center for mining, including one of the United States 
major historic mining districts for fluorite, a colorful mineral with 
both ornamental and industrial uses. The remnants of this area's mining 
history include small, abandoned mine sites, old cabin foundations, and 
nearby mining ghost towns.
Discovery of gold along the Arkansas River in the 1850s and the 1870s 
silver boom in Leadville brought an influx of people and a need for 
transportation. In the 1870s, stage roads carried thousands of 
passengers through this region every year. In the 1880s, after a multi-
year legal and armed battle between rival rail companies, the Denver and 
R[iacute]o Grande Railway became the major transportation option for the 
region. The section of railroad bed that runs through Browns Canyon east 
of the Arkansas River is eligible for listing on the National Register 
of Historic Places. Even today, this same upper Arkansas River valley 
remains a major transportation corridor for Chaffee County residents and 
visitors, as well as an important resource for recreational anglers and 
boaters, and area ranchers and farmers. Local communities have proposed 
and conducted a feasibility study for establishing the Arkansas Stage 
and Rail Trail, which would serve as a testament to this travel 
corridor's prehistoric and historic significance.
The 1.6 billion-year-old Precambrian granodiorite batholith that 
constitutes the Canyon is incised by steep gulches that cut through the 
pink granite and metamorphic rock. Stafford Gulch provides astounding 
views of the unique Reef formation, a long and distinctive face of 
exposed rock. During the Pleistocene Epoch, glaciers covered the rugged 
canyons, gulches, and mountains that awe visitors today. The movement of 
these glaciers created unique topographical features in the river 
valley--including glacial cirques, flat, mesa-like terraces, and 
remnants of large moraines--that are not found along other major streams 
in the region. While shaping the topography, the glaciers also filled 
the valley below with masses of sediment, including the gold, silver, 
and semi-precious gems that fueled the mining booms of the 1800s. These 
gems, including the garnets that lend their name to Ruby Mountain in the 
northern part of the Browns Canyon area, continue to interest 
professional and amateur geologists.
Portions of the Browns Canyon area offer a relative wealth of 
Pennsylvanian age geologic exposures of the Minturn formation and Belden 
shale that include a diverse assemblage of invertebrate fossils. These 
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the accumulation of shell fossils in an ancient reef environment, and 
include remains of bivalves, brachiopods, gastropods, echinoids, 
nautiloids, conodonts, crinoids, bryozoans, and vertebrates including 
sharks and bony fish. Many of the fossil forms remain undescribed and 
will form the basis for future paleontological research.
The topographic and geologic diversity of the Browns Canyon area has 
given rise to one of the most significant regions for biodiversity in 
Colorado. The forest community incorporates a transition zone, with 
semi-arid pinyon-juniper and mountain mahogany woodlands on the lower 
slopes giving way to ponderosa pine, Rocky Mountain bristlecone pine, 
and Douglas fir at higher elevations. Scattered pockets of aspen, 
willow, Rocky Mountain juniper, river birch, and narrowleaf cottonwood 
can be found in riparian areas. The Aspen Ridge area is also home to a 
significant stand of aspen. The understory is home to a variety of plant 
species, including blue grama grass, mountain muhly, Indian ricegrass, 
Arizona fescue, blue bunchgrass, prickly pear, cholla, yucca, isolated 
pockets of alpine bluegrass, and the endemic Brandegee's buckwheat. A 
stunning array of wildflowers such as the scarlet gilia and larkspur 
bloom here during the spring and summer. Near Ruby Mountain, imperiled 
plant species such as Fendler's Townsend-daisy, Fendler's false cloak-
fern, livemore fiddleleaf, and the endemic Front-Range alumroot can be 
found. The plant community in this area has repeatedly evolved during 
periods of climate change since the Eocene Epoch. Geologic and climatic 
changes since the Precambrian have made the area an important site for 
research on geology and paleoecology as well as the effects of climate 
change, wildland fire, and other disturbances on plant and animal 
communities.
Some of Colorado's most emblematic animal species call Browns Canyon 
home. Mountain lions, bighorn sheep, mule deer, bobcat, red and gray 
fox, American black bear, coyote, American pine marten, kangaroo rat, 
elk, and several species of tree and ground squirrels can all be found 
in the Browns Canyon area, which provides essential habitat for mammals 
and birds alike and attracts hunters and wildlife viewers. Raptors such 
as red-tailed hawks, Swainson's hawks, golden eagles, turkey vultures, 
and prairie falcons make their homes in the rocky cliffs and prey upon 
the abundance of small animals that live in this area. The area also 
provides habitat suitable for peregrine falcons, which have been 
identified for possible future reintroduction here, as well as potential 
habitat for the threatened Canada lynx. A stunning diversity of other 
bird species, including the cliff swallow, Canada jay, mourning dove, 
flicker, blue jay, wild turkey, great horned owl, western screech owl, 
and saw whet owl, attract ornithologists and bird enthusiasts alike to 
these remote hills.
A number of reptile and amphibian species occur in the area, including 
the sensitive boreal toad and northern leopard frog. The Browns Canyon 
area represents one of the only riparian ecosystems along the Arkansas 
River that remains relatively undisturbed and contains an intact biotic 
community.
The protection of the Browns Canyon area will preserve its prehistoric 
and historic legacy and maintain its diverse array of scientific 
resources, ensuring that the prehistoric, historic, and scientific 
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of all Americans. The area also provides world class river rafting and 
outdoor recreation opportunities, including hunting, fishing, hiking, 
camping, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
WHEREAS section 320301 of title 54, United States Code (known as 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 
Federal Government to be national monuments, and to reserve as a part 
thereof parcels of land, the limits of which 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 lands in and around Browns 
Canyon;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by the authority vested in me by section 320301 of title 54, 
United States Code, hereby proclaim the objects identified above that 
are situated upon lands and interests in lands owned or controlled by 
the Federal Government to be the Browns Canyon 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 
Federal Government 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 
21,586 acres. The boundaries described on the accompanying map are 
confined to 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 described 
in the accompanying map are hereby appropriated and withdrawn from all 
forms of entry, location, selection, sale, leasing, or other disposition 
under the public land laws or laws applicable to the U.S. Forest 
Service, 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.
The establishment of the monument is subject to valid existing rights. 
Lands and interests in lands not owned or controlled by the Federal 
Government within the boundaries described on the accompanying map shall 
be reserved as a part of the monument, and objects identified above that 
are situated upon those lands and interests in lands shall be part of 
the monument, upon acquisition of ownership or control by the Federal 
Government.
The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture 
(Secretaries) shall manage the monument through the Bureau of Land 
Management (BLM) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), pursuant to their 
respective applicable legal authorities, to implement the purposes of 
this proclamation. The USFS shall manage that portion of the monument 
within the boundaries of the National Forest System (NFS), and the BLM 
shall manage the remainder of the monument. The lands administered by 
the BLM shall be managed 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 
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1782) governing the management of wilderness study areas. The lands 
administered by the USFS shall be managed as part of the Pike and San 
Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands.
For purposes of protecting and restoring the objects identified above, 
the Secretaries shall jointly prepare a management plan for the monument 
and shall promulgate such regulations for its management as deemed 
appropriate. In developing any management plans and any management rules 
and regulations governing NFS lands within the monument, the Secretary 
of Agriculture, through the USFS, shall consult with the Secretary of 
the Interior through the BLM. The Secretaries shall provide for public 
involvement in the development of the management plan including, but not 
limited to, consultation with tribal, State, and local governments. In 
the development and implementation of the management plan, the 
Secretaries shall maximize opportunities, pursuant to applicable legal 
authorities, for shared resources, operational efficiency, and 
cooperation.
Except for emergency or authorized administrative purposes, motorized 
and mechanized vehicle use in the monument shall be allowed only on 
roads and trails designated for such use, consistent with the care and 
management of the objects identified above. After the date of this 
proclamation, new roads or trails may only be designated for motorized 
vehicle use in areas west of the Arkansas River and at the Ruby Mountain 
Recreation Site and then only as necessary to provide reasonable river 
or campground access, consistent with the applicable management plan. 
Forest Road 184 may be realigned or improved only if for the care and 
management of the objects identified above or as necessary for public 
safety.
Nothing in this proclamation affects or shall be deemed to preclude the 
Secretaries from reissuing existing authorizations or agreements for the 
cooperative administration of the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. 
New or modified authorizations or agreements for such purpose may be 
issued, consistent with the care and management of the objects 
identified above. The Secretaries also may authorize and reauthorize 
commercial recreational services within the monument, including 
outfitting and guiding, consistent with the care and management of the 
objects identified above.
Nothing in this proclamation shall be deemed to affect the operation or 
use of the existing railroad corridor as a railroad right of way 
pursuant to valid existing rights or for recreational purposes 
consistent with the care and management of the objects identified above.
Nothing in this proclamation shall be deemed to enlarge or diminish the 
rights of any Indian tribe. The Secretaries shall, to the maximum extent 
permitted by law and in consultation with Indian tribes, ensure the 
protection of Indian sacred sites and traditional cultural properties in 
the monument and provide access by members of Indian tribes for 
traditional cultural and customary uses, consistent with the American 
Indian Religious Freedom Act (42 U.S.C. 1996) and Executive Order 13007 
of May 24, 1996 (Indian Sacred Sites).
Laws, regulations, and policies followed by the BLM or the USFS in 
issuing and administering grazing permits or leases on lands under their 
jurisdiction shall continue to apply with regard to the lands in the 
monument, consistent with the care and management of the objects 
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This proclamation does not alter or affect the valid existing water 
rights of any party, including the United States. This proclamation does 
not reserve water as a matter of Federal law, and the inclusion of the 
land underlying the Arkansas River in the monument shall not be 
construed to reserve such a right. This proclamation does not alter or 
affect agreements governing the management and administration of 
Arkansas River flows, including the Voluntary Flow Management Program.
Nothing in this proclamation shall be deemed to enlarge or diminish the 
jurisdiction of the State of Colorado, 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 the monument and not to locate 
or settle upon any of the lands thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of 
February, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9233 of February 19, 2015

Establishment of the Pullman National Monument

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

The Pullman National Historic Landmark District (Pullman Historic 
District) in Chicago, Illinois, typifies many of the economic, social, 
and design currents running through American life in the late 19th and 
early 20th century, yet it is unlike any other place in the country. 
Industrialist George Mortimer Pullman built the model town to house 
workers at his luxury rail car factories. Although his goal was to cure 
the social ills of the day, the tight control he exercised over his 
workers helped spark one of the Nation's most widespread and 
consequential labor strikes. The remaining structures of the Pullman 
Palace Car Company (Pullman Company), workers' housing, and community 
buildings that make up the Pullman Historic District are an evocative 
testament to the evolution of American industry, the rise of unions and 
the labor movement, the lasting strength of good urban design, and the 
remarkable journey of the Pullman porters toward the civil rights 
movement of the 20th century.
The model factory town of Pullman was created in the 1880s by the 
Pullman Company to manufacture railroad passenger cars and house workers 
and their families. Company founder George Pullman saw the positive 
incentives of good housing, parks, and amenities as a way to foster a 
happy and reliable workforce. Pullman and his wealthy industrialist 
peers could not fail to see the poor living conditions in which many of 
their workers lived. The industrial revolution drew hundreds of 
thousands to urban areas, which led to a rise in slums and social ills. 
The widening gulf between management and workers contributed to labor 
unrest, which was acutely felt in Chicago. Pullman was convinced that 
capital and labor should cooperate for mutual benefit and sought to 
address the needs of his workers using his philosophy of capitalist 
efficiency. He attempted an uncommon solution to the common problems of 
the day by creating a model town.
Pullman engaged young architect Solon Spencer Beman and landscape 
architect Nathan F. Barrett to plan the town and design its buildings 
and public spaces to be both practical and aesthetically pleasing. Beman 
designed housing in the simple yet elegant Queen Anne style and included 
Romanesque arches for buildings that housed shops and services. Though 
he strove to avoid monotony, Beman imbued the town with visual 
continuity. The scale, detailing, and architectural sophistication of 
the community were unprecedented. Barrett broke up the monotony of the 
grid of streets with his landscape design. Trees and street lights 
enlivened the streetscape. Unified, orderly, and innovative in its 
design, the model town of Pullman, then an independent town south of 
Chicago's city limits, became an internationally famous experiment in 
planning and attracted visitors from far and wide.
The model factory town of Pullman is considered the first planned 
industrial community in the United States, and served as both an 
influential model and a cautionary tale for subsequent industrial 
developments. The beauty, sanitation, and order George Pullman provided 
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their families were not without cost. Pullman believed people did not 
value the things they did not pay for. The Pullman Company owned every 
building and charged rents that would ensure a return on the company's 
investment in building the town. He also created a system of social 
control and hierarchy discernible in the standards of conduct for 
residents and in the architecture and layout of the community that can 
still be seen today in the well-preserved Pullman Historic District. For 
example, the larger, more ornate, and finely finished houses on Arcade 
Row were reserved for company officers, while junior workers resided in 
smaller, simpler row houses, and single and unskilled workers resided in 
tenement blocks with less ornamentation located farther away from the 
town's public face.
In 1893, the worst economic depression in American history prior to the 
Great Depression hit the country in general and the railroad industry in 
particular. Orders at the Pullman Company declined. The Pullman Company 
lowered its workers' wages but not the rents it charged those workers 
for company housing. These measures angered the workers and sparked the 
Pullman strike of 1894. The American Railway Union, led by Eugene V. 
Debs, had formed the year prior in Chicago, with membership open to all 
white railroad employees of any profession. In solidarity, American 
Railway Union members nationwide boycotted Pullman cars, disrupting rail 
traffic across much of the Nation. Thus, the strike that began as a 
local walkout on May 11, 1894, grew into one of American history's 
largest labor actions, paralyzing most of the railroads west of Detroit 
and threatening the national economy.
On June 27, 1894, as the Pullman strike was growing, the Congress passed 
legislation designating Labor Day a Federal holiday, and President 
Grover Cleveland signed it the next day. Thirty-one States had already 
adopted the holiday, but it was the Pullman strike of 1894 that spurred 
final Federal action in an attempt to placate workers across the Nation.
At its peak, the Pullman strike affected some 250,000 workers in 27 
States and disrupted Federal mail delivery. The United States secured a 
court injunction declaring the strike illegal under the Sherman 
Antitrust Act, and President Cleveland ultimately intervened with 
Federal troops. The strike ended violently by mid-July, a labor defeat 
with national reverberations.
George Pullman did not loosen his tight control of the town of Pullman 
after the strike ended. Illinois sued the Pullman Company in August 
1894, alleging that the company's ownership and operation of the town 
violated its corporate charter. The Illinois Supreme Court agreed in an 
1898 decision, and ordered the company to sell all non-industrial land 
holdings in the town. By that time, Robert Todd Lincoln, the oldest son 
of President Abraham Lincoln and general counsel of the Pullman Company 
during the 1894 strike, had succeeded George Pullman as president of the 
company. In 1907, the company finally sold most of its residential 
properties to comply with the Illinois Supreme Court's order.
The Pullman Company would again be the focus of a nationally important 
labor event when, in 1937, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters 
(BSCP), an influential African American union founded by A. Philip 
Randolph, won a labor contract for the Pullman porters from the company. 
The Pullman Company leased its cars to railroads and directly employed 
the attendants--porters, waiters, and maids. At its founding, the 
company hired recently freed former house slaves as porters. The porters 
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of exclusively African American men throughout the company's history, 
playing a significant role in the rise of the African American middle 
class. By 1937, the Pullman Company had been the Nation's largest 
employer of African Americans for over 20 years and Pullman porters 
composed 44 percent of the Pullman Company workforce. The 1937 contract 
was the first major labor agreement between a union led by African 
Americans and a corporation and is considered one of the most important 
markers since Reconstruction toward African American independence from 
racist paternalism. The agreement served as a model for other African 
American workers and significantly contributed to the rise of the civil 
rights movement in the United States. The Pullman Historic District is 
an important site for understanding the iconic historic connection 
between the Pullman porters, the BSCP, and the Pullman Company.
The architecture, urban planning, transportation, labor relations, and 
social history of the Pullman Historic District have national 
significance. The Pullman Historic District tells rich, layered stories 
of American opportunity and discrimination, industrial engineering, 
corporate power and factory workers, new immigrants to this country and 
formerly enslaved people and their descendants, strikes and collective 
bargaining. The events and themes associated with the Pullman Company 
continue to resonate today as employers and workers still seek 
opportunities for better lives.
WHEREAS section 320301 of title 54, United States Code (known as 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 
Federal Government to be national monuments, and to reserve as a part 
thereof parcels of land, the limits of which shall be confined to the 
smallest area compatible with the proper care and management of the 
objects to be protected;
WHEREAS the Pullman Historic District was designated a National Historic 
Landmark on December 30, 1970, establishing its national significance 
based on its importance in social history, architecture, and urban 
planning;
WHEREAS the Governor of Illinois, Members of Congress, the City of 
Chicago, other State, local, and private entities, including Pullman 
neighborhood organizations, and others have expressed support for the 
establishment of a national monument in the Pullman Historic District 
and its inclusion in the National Park System;
WHEREAS the State of Illinois Historic Preservation Agency has donated 
to the United States certain lands and interests in lands within the 
Pullman Historic District, including fee title to the Administration 
Clock Tower Building and an access easement thereto, for administration 
by the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) through the National Park 
Service in accordance with the provisions of the Antiquities Act and 
other applicable laws;
WHEREAS it is in the public interest to preserve and protect the 
historic objects in the Pullman Historic District, Chicago, Illinois;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by the authority vested in me by section 320301 of title 54, 
United States Code, hereby proclaim the objects identified above that 
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situated upon lands and interests in lands owned or controlled by the 
Federal Government to be the Pullman National Monument (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 Federal 
Government within the ``National Monument Boundary'' 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 0.2397 acres, together with appurtenant 
easements for all necessary purposes.
All Federal lands and interests in lands within the ``National Monument 
Boundary'' described on the accompanying map are hereby appropriated and 
withdrawn from all forms of entry, location, selection, sale, leasing, 
or other disposition under the public land laws, 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 monument is subject to valid existing rights. 
Lands and interests in lands not owned or controlled by the Federal 
Government within the ``National Monument Boundary'' described on the 
accompanying map shall be reserved as a part of the monument, and 
objects identified above that are situated upon those lands and 
interests in lands shall be part of the monument, upon acquisition of 
ownership or control by the Federal Government. The ``National Monument 
Boundary'' described on the accompanying map is confined to the smallest 
area compatible with the proper care and management of the objects to be 
protected within those boundaries.
The Secretary shall manage the monument through the National Park 
Service, pursuant to applicable legal authorities, consistent with the 
purposes and provisions of this proclamation. The Secretary shall 
prepare a management plan for the monument within 3 years of the date of 
this proclamation. The management plan shall ensure that the monument 
fulfills the following purposes for the benefit of present and future 
generations: (1) to preserve the historic resources; (2) to interpret 
the industrial history and labor struggles and achievements associated 
with the Pullman Company, including the rise and role of the Brotherhood 
of Sleeping Car Porters; and (3) to interpret the history of urban 
planning and design of which the planned company town of Pullman is a 
nationally significant example.
The management plan shall, among other provisions, set forth the desired 
relationship of the monument to other related resources, programs, and 
organizations within its boundaries, as well as at other places related 
to the Pullman Company and the stories associated with it. The 
management planning process shall provide for full public involvement, 
including coordination with the State of Illinois and the City of 
Chicago and consultation with interested parties including museums and 
preservation and neighborhood organizations. The management plan shall 
identify steps to be taken to provide interpretive opportunities and 
coordinate visitor services for the entirety of the Pullman Historic 
District to the extent practicable and appropriate for a broader 
understanding of the monument and the themes that contribute to its 
national significance.

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The National Park Service is directed to use applicable authorities to 
seek to enter into agreements with others to address common interests 
and promote management efficiencies, including provision of visitor 
services, interpretation and education, establishment and care of museum 
collections, and preservation of historic objects.
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 nineteenth day of 
February, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9234 of February 24, 2015

Establishment of the Honouliuli National Monument

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

The Honouliuli Internment Camp (Honouliuli) serves as a powerful 
reminder of the need to protect civil liberties in times of conflict, 
and the effects of martial law on civil society. Honouliuli is 
nationally significant for its central role during World War II as an 
internment site for a population that included American citizens, 
resident immigrants, other civilians, enemy soldiers, and labor 
conscripts co-located by the U.S. military for internment or detention. 
While the treatment of Japanese Americans in Hawai'i differed from the 
treatment of Japanese Americans on the U.S. mainland in ways that are 
detailed below, the legacy of racial prejudice, wartime hysteria, and 
failure of political leadership during this period is common to the 
history of both Hawai'i and the mainland United States.
Early on December 7, 1941, Japanese air and naval forces attacked Pearl 
Harbor and other military installations on O'ahu. Before martial law was 
invoked, government officials began selectively rounding up Hawai'i 
residents on suspicion of disloyalty. They were confined at local jails, 
courthouses, and other facilities on six of the main Hawaiian Islands 
before being transported to the U.S. Immigration Station and Sand Island 
Detention Camp on O'ahu. Nearly all of the internees were of Japanese 
descent, including leaders in the Japanese American community who were 
educated, were teachers or priests, or were distinguished by virtue of 
their access to means of communication with Japan or to transportation 
from Hawai'i. Most would be sent to the mainland to be held for the 
duration of the war in Department of Justice and War Relocation 
Authority camps. Despite the government's allegations of disloyalty, 
none of the Japanese American internees from Hawai'i was ever found 
guilty of sabotage, espionage, or overt acts against the United States, 
and all later received formal apologies and many received redress 
compensation from the United States.
On the Island of O'ahu, the U.S. War Department sought a place removed 
from the active combat areas of Pearl Harbor for internment of 
individuals. The War Department chose Honouliuli Gulch, the bottom of 
which was hidden from view by the gulch's steep walls. The Honouliuli 
Internment Camp opened on March 2, 1943, with the transfer of internees 
from Sand Island and rapidly swelled in population with the influx of 
prisoners of war. Managed by the U.S. Army, it was the largest and 
longest used confinement site in Hawai'i.
Honouliuli is significant for having been used as both a civilian 
internment camp and a prisoner of war camp, with a population of 
approximately 400 civilian internees and 4,000 prisoners of war over the 
course of its use. Honouliuli was divided into seven compounds: one 
compound for administration and guards, one for civilian internees, and 
eventually five compounds for prisoners of war. The civilian compound 
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into sections for male civilian internees of Japanese ancestry, female 
civilian internees of Japanese ancestry, and civilian internees of 
European ancestry. Historic documents indicate there were 175 buildings, 
14 guard towers, and over 400 tents among the 7 compounds on 160 acres. 
Many internees referred to Honouliuli as Jigoku-Dani (Hell Valley) 
because its secluded location at the bottom of a deep gulch trapped heat 
and moisture and reinforced the internees' sense of isolation and unjust 
confinement.
The majority of Honouliuli's civilian internees were American citizens 
or permanent resident aliens--predominantly Japanese Americans who were 
citizens by birth--interned on suspicion of disloyalty. The remaining 
group comprised predominantly German Americans, though there were also 
Americans and aliens of Italian, Irish, Russian, and Scandinavian 
descent. Honouliuli also held women and children who were Japanese 
civilians displaced from the Pacific.
The 4,000 prisoners of war in Honouliuli included enemy soldiers and 
labor conscripts from Japan, Korea, Okinawa, Taiwan, and Italy. The 
prisoner of war compounds were guarded by an African American infantry 
unit as well as units of Japanese Americans from the mainland.
Honouliuli closed in 1945 for civilian internees and in 1946 for 
prisoners of war. With the closing of the camp, fast-growing vegetation 
quickly took over the site. Honouliuli was forgotten as Americans 
celebrated the victories of World War II and focused attention on the 
valor displayed by Americans at Pearl Harbor and abroad.
While both mainland and Hawaiian internment camps are sobering examples 
of wartime prejudice and injustice, Honouliuli reminds us of the 
differences in the way that forced removal was approached in Hawai'i and 
on the mainland.
The primary difference between the Japanese American experience on the 
mainland and on Hawai'i is that the internment in Hawai'i targeted a 
relatively small percentage of the ethnic Japanese population on the 
islands. Less than one percent of Hawai'i's ethnic Japanese population 
was interned in Hawai'i. This contrasts with the mass exclusion of all 
120,000 Japanese Americans on the West Coast of the mainland. In 
Hawai'i, the Japanese American citizenry and immigrant population were 
over one third of the territory's total population. Without their 
participation in the labor force, the economy of the territory could not 
have been sustained and the war effort in the islands would have been 
crippled. Both the policies in Hawai'i and those on the mainland 
devastated Japanese Americans and their families and created a social 
stigma that was borne by Japanese Americans during and after the war. 
The selective nature of the internment in Hawai'i also sowed division 
within the Japanese American community in Hawai'i, leading to ostracism 
and other backlash against the targeted individuals and their families 
that would last their lifetimes.
The declaration of martial law served as the basis to authorize 
internment in Hawai'i, as opposed to the mainland where mass exclusion 
was authorized by Executive Order 9066. During the period of martial law 
from December 7, 1941, to October 24, 1944, the U.S. Army issued 
hundreds of military orders, some of which were applicable only to 
persons of Japanese ancestry and enemy aliens. For example, people of 
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restricted from residing in certain areas of O'ahu and were forcibly 
removed from their properties. These types of discriminatory policies 
created an atmosphere of fear and suspicion.
Finally, Honouliuli is significant because of the comparatively lower 
level of public understanding and awareness of the history of internment 
of civilians in Hawai'i during World War II. On the mainland during 
World War II, mass exclusion was well known. In contrast, the internment 
in Hawai'i was largely kept secret during World War II, and has only 
recently become the subject of scholarship and awareness campaigns. It 
was not until 1998 that information about Honouliuli resurfaced. After 4 
years of research and exploration, the site was uncovered in 2002. In 
2008, an archeological research survey was conducted at the site. 
Honouliuli remains an object of archeological interest.
Honouliuli serves to remind every American about the critical importance 
of safeguarding civil liberties and maintaining our values during times 
of crisis. It is important to recognize Honouliuli as a part of our 
shared national heritage and national consciousness. It is a place to 
reflect on wartime experiences and recommit ourselves to the pursuit of 
freedom and justice.
WHEREAS section 320301 of title 54, United States Code (known as 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 
Federal Government to be national monuments, and to reserve as a part 
thereof parcels of land, the limits of which shall be confined to the 
smallest area compatible with the proper care and management of the 
objects to be protected;
WHEREAS Honouliuli's objects of historic interest were listed in the 
National Register of Historic Places in 2012 as nationally significant 
for their association with events that have made a significant 
contribution to the broad patterns of our history;
WHEREAS, for the purpose of establishing a national monument to be 
administered by the National Park Service, the Monsanto Company has 
donated certain lands at Honouliuli to the United States, and the 
University of Hawai'i-West O'ahu has agreed to provide access across its 
property to those lands;
WHEREAS it is in the public interest to preserve and protect the 
historic objects at Honouliuli;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by the authority vested in me by section 320301 of title 54, 
United States Code, hereby proclaim the objects identified above that 
are situated upon lands and interests in lands owned or controlled by 
the Federal Government to be the Honouliuli National Monument (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 
Federal Government within the boundaries described on the accompanying 
map entitled, ``Honouliuli National Monument,'' which is attached to and 
forms a part of this proclamation. The reserved Federal lands and 
interests in lands encompass approximately 123.0 acres, together with 
appurtenant easements for all necessary purposes. The boundaries 
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map are confined to 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 described 
on the accompanying map are hereby appropriated and withdrawn from all 
forms of entry, location, selection, sale, leasing or other disposition 
under the public land laws, 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 monument is subject to valid existing rights. 
Lands and interests in lands not owned or controlled by the Federal 
Government within the boundaries described on the accompanying map shall 
be reserved as a part of the monument, and objects identified above that 
are situated upon those lands and interests in lands shall be part of 
the monument, upon acquisition of ownership or control by the Federal 
Government.
The Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) shall manage the monument 
through the National Park Service, pursuant to applicable legal 
authorities, consistent with the purposes and provisions of this 
proclamation. The Secretary shall prepare a management plan for the 
monument, with full public involvement, within 3 years of the date of 
this proclamation. The management plan shall ensure that the monument 
fulfills the following purposes for the benefit of present and future 
generations: (1) to preserve and protect the objects of historic 
interest associated with Honouliuli Internment Camp, and (2) to study 
and interpret the history of World War II internment and detention in 
Hawai'i. The management plan shall set forth the desired relationship of 
the monument to other related resources, programs, and organizations 
associated with World War II internment, detention, and exclusion.
The National Park Service shall use available authorities, as 
appropriate, to enter into agreements to provide for access to the 
monument. The National Park Service shall also use available 
authorities, as appropriate, to enter into agreements with governmental 
and nongovernmental organizations to provide for research, preservation, 
interpretation, and education at Honouliuli and additional sites 
associated with World War II internment in Hawai'i and exclusion 
elsewhere. The National Park Service shall also coordinate management 
with World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, which 
commemorates the broader story of the war in the Pacific and its impacts 
on Hawai'i.
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 twenty-fourth day 
of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9235 of February 27, 2015

American Red Cross Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

For more than 130 years, the devoted women and men of the American Red 
Cross have responded to challenges at home and abroad with compassion 
and generosity. In times of conflict and great tragedy, they deliver 
humanitarian relief, save lives, and offer hope for a brighter tomorrow. 
Their service has meant so much to so many, and it reflects a 
fundamental American truth: we look out for one another and we do not 
leave anyone behind. This month, we renew our sense of common purpose 
and honor all those whose sacrifices have made our society more 
prepared, resilient, and united.
As a nurse and educator, Clara Barton dedicated her life to caring for 
others and alleviating suffering. After years of tending to soldiers and 
families in their hour of need, she established the American Red Cross, 
creating a force for peace and recovery in the wake of the Civil War and 
opening paths for millions across our Nation to serve their brothers and 
sisters. In the generations that followed, the American Red Cross and 
other service and relief organizations have combated pandemics, 
supported our Armed Forces, and provided disaster relief and mitigation 
worldwide.
In big cities and rural towns, American Red Cross volunteers support 
their communities, helping people donate blood, teaching first aid, and 
increasing local preparedness. Last year, our Nation once again bore 
witness to their grit and resolve as thousands mobilized in response to 
devastating mudslides, tornadoes, wildfires, and other emergencies. As 
selfless individuals step forward--as neighbors assist neighbors, 
schools transform into shelters, and donations become hot meals and dry 
clothes--they carry forward Barton's legacy and safeguard the promise 
that in moments of darkness, there is hope. They remind us that when we 
stand together, America emerges stronger.
Our Nation has always been shaped by ordinary Americans who dedicate 
their lives to achieving the extraordinary. During American Red Cross 
Month, let us ask what we can do for those around us and resolve to make 
service to others a part of our everyday lives.
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 2015 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-seventh day 
of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9236 of February 27, 2015

Irish-American Heritage Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

The vibrant culture and rich heritage of the Irish people shaped many of 
the earliest chapters of America's story. Our common values and shared 
vision for the future laid the foundation for an eternal friendship 
between Ireland and the United States, and today, daughters and sons of 
Erin continue to enrich our Nation. This month, we reaffirm the bonds of 
affection between our two great countries, and we honor the courage and 
perseverance of the Irish-American community.
From ethereal green shores, generations of Irishmen and women set out 
across an ocean to seek a new life in the New World. Often without 
family or funds, these brave souls put their faith in the ideas at the 
heart of our democracy--that we make our own destiny, and if we work 
hard and live responsibly, we can build a better future for our children 
and grandchildren. Early immigrants from Ireland shaped our founding 
documents, and in the decades and centuries since, Irish-American 
heroes--like the courageous members of the Fighting 69th--have fought 
and died to protect a Government of, by, and for the people.
Today, tens of millions of Americans proudly trace their heritage to the 
Emerald Isle. They are descendants of our Founding Fathers, heirs to a 
resilient spirit forged during the Great Hunger and painful periods of 
discrimination, and the latest in a long line of Irish Americans who 
have poured their energy and passion into perfecting our Union. With 
grit and determination, they have enhanced our communities, bolstered 
our economy, and strengthened our Nation. And their brogue continues to 
ring out from our halls of government and every place people strive to 
make our society more free, more fair, and more just.
The Irish story is one of hope and resolve--in it Americans see our own 
dreams and aspirations. Our pasts are bound by blood and belief, by 
culture and commerce, and our futures are equally, inextricably linked. 
During Irish-American Heritage Month, let us celebrate the people-to-
people ties between our nations and continue together our work to forge 
a brighter tomorrow for every American and Irish child.
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 2015 as Irish-
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-seventh day 
of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9237 of February 27, 2015

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the 
United States. This year, more than 130,000 Americans will be diagnosed 
with this cancer, and nearly 50,000 will die from it. Friends and loved 
ones will be taken from us too soon by this disease, and the pain of 
cancer will touch too many families. During National Colorectal Cancer 
Awareness Month, we recognize all those who have been affected by this 
disease, and we renew our commitment to a lifesaving endeavor: raising 
awareness of colorectal cancer and the importance of screening.
Colorectal cancer is often preventable, and early detection and 
treatment are critical. However, this disease does not always cause 
symptoms, and most colorectal cancer occurs in individuals with no 
family history. That is why it is crucial for people of all ages to 
discuss colorectal cancer with their health care providers and 
understand the recommendations for, and benefits of, screening. And, 
people between ages 50 and 75 should get regular screenings. Not only 
can testing save your life, it can also provide peace of mind to your 
family and loved ones. I encourage Americans to learn more about the 
risk factors and symptoms of colorectal cancer by visiting 
www.Cancer.gov.
Every American deserves health security, and that is why I fought so 
hard for the Affordable Care Act. Under the law, more families have 
access to quality, affordable health care, and most insurance plans are 
required to cover recommended preventive services without copays, 
including colorectal cancer screenings for adults over 50. Earlier this 
year, I also announced the Precision Medicine Initiative to accelerate 
the design and testing of treatments tailored to individual patients. 
This bold new effort aims to revolutionize how our Nation fights 
disease, and it brings us closer to curing cancer.
Even as we continue the urgent work of improving care, we cannot fill 
the void left in the lives of those who know the true anguish of 
colorectal cancer. This month, we honor the loved ones we have lost to 
this disease and those who battle it today. Let us stand with their 
families and all who are committed to advancing the fight against cancer 
through research, advocacy, and quality care. Together, we can build 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 March 2015 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-seventh day 
of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the

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Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9238 of February 27, 2015

Women's History Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Throughout history, extraordinary women have fought tirelessly to 
broaden our democracy's reach and help perfect our Union. Through 
protest and activism, generations of women have appealed to the values 
at the heart of our Nation and fought to give meaning to the idea that 
we are all created equal. As today's women and girls reach for new 
heights, they stand on the shoulders of all those who have come before 
and carry forward their legacy of proud achievement. This month, we 
celebrate countless pioneering women and the victories they won, and we 
continue our work to build a society where our daughters have the same 
possibilities as our sons.
Courageous women have called not only for the absence of oppression, but 
for the presence of opportunity. They have demonstrated for justice, but 
also for jobs--ones that promise equal pay for equal work. And they have 
marched for the right to vote not just so their voices would be heard, 
but so they could have a seat at the head of the table. With grit and 
resolve, they have fought to overcome discrimination and shatter glass 
ceilings, and after decades of slow, steady, and determined progress, 
they have widened the circle of opportunity for women and girls across 
our country.
Today, more women are their family's main breadwinner than ever before. 
Women are nearly half of our Nation's workers, and they are increasingly 
among the most skilled. At the same time, more than 60 percent of women 
with children under the age of 5 participate in the labor force. This 
increasing participation of women in our workforce has bolstered our 
economy and strengthened our families, and it has demonstrated that the 
policies that benefit women and working families benefit all of us.
But not all of the rules that govern our workplaces have caught up with 
this reality, and today, too many of the opportunities that our mothers 
and grandmothers fought for are going unrealized. That is why I am 
committed to tearing down the barriers to full and equal participation 
in our economy and society that still exist for too many women. All 
women deserve equal pay for equal work and a living wage; the Congress 
needs to raise the minimum wage and pass a law that ensures a woman is 
paid the same as a man for doing the same work. I continue to call for 
increased workplace flexibility and access to paid leave--including paid 
sick leave--so that hardworking Americans do not have to choose between 
being productive employees and responsible family members. And I have 
proposed a plan that would make quality child care available to every 
middle-class and low-income family in America with young children. These 
are not only women's issues--they are family issues and national 
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We know that when women succeed, America succeeds. The strength of our 
economy rests on whether we make it possible for every citizen to 
contribute to our growth and prosperity. As we honor the many patriots 
who have shaped not only the destinies of other women, but also the 
direction of our history, let us resolve to build on their efforts in 
our own time. As a Nation, we must join our voices with the chorus of 
history and push forward with unyielding faith to forge a more equal 
society for all our daughters and granddaughters--one where a woman's 
potential is limited only by the size of her dreams and the power of her 
imagination.
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 2015 as Women's 
History Month. I call upon all Americans to observe this month and to 
celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, 2015, 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 twenty-seventh day 
of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9239 of February 27, 2015

National Consumer Protection Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

As Americans, we believe that our destiny is written by us--not for us--
and that ours is a country where hard work should pay off and 
responsibility should be rewarded. Through all of the challenges we have 
overcome and the grueling work required to bring our economy out of the 
worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, we have held on to 
that promise. Yet each day, fraud, abuse, and theft threaten the 
economic well-being of individuals and families across our Nation who 
spend their lives striving to build a sense of security. During National 
Consumer Protection Week, we redouble our efforts to protect Americans 
from financial fraud and identity theft, and to ensure our economy gives 
every person a chance to succeed.
Over the past 6 years, my Administration has been committed to 
protecting the hard-earned money and privacy of our citizens. In today's 
digital age, we are more connected and do more online than ever before. 
Unfortunately, the very technologies that empower us to do great good 
can also be used to undermine us and inflict great harm. That is why my 
Administration is working to create a single, strong national standard 
so people know when their information has been stolen or misused, and 
why we are encouraging companies to equip consumers with their credit 
scores free of charge so they can quickly detect and deal with fraud. I 
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call on the Congress to enact overdue cybersecurity legislation that 
will help protect Americans--particularly by clarifying companies' 
obligations when sensitive data is breached.
As part of our BuySecure Initiative, the Federal Government is leading 
the way by transitioning to a more secure chip and PIN payment system--
because you should be able to visit our National Parks or use the Postal 
Service without risking your identity. Earlier this year, we convened 
the first-ever White House Summit on Cybersecurity and Consumer 
Protection, and we are taking new steps to assist the victims of 
identity theft. Furthermore, Americans who responsibly prepare for 
retirement should not be taken advantage of, so we are proposing a new 
rule to require retirement advisors to put their clients' financial 
interests before their own. We have also introduced a discussion draft 
of legislation for a new Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights to safeguard 
basic principles that both defend personal privacy and allow industry to 
keep innovating.
Consumers can also take steps to protect themselves and their families. 
Predatory and deceptive lending practices, identity theft, financial 
scams, and fraud can cause lasting devastation for victims. By 
empowering ourselves with information about our rights and the resources 
available to us, we can be prepared and make better-informed decisions. 
I encourage everyone to visit www.NCPW.gov and www.IdentityTheft.gov to 
learn more about the risks and vulnerabilities we all face, as well as 
the steps we can take to defend ourselves and the tools and support 
available to help save time, money, and heartache.
When we, as Americans, put our minds together and our shoulders to the 
wheel, we can accomplish anything. The United States created the 
Internet and a new age of information--but we also pioneered the Bill of 
Rights, and we believe individuals have a sphere of privacy around them 
that should not be breached. This week, let us recommit to safeguarding 
consumers, and let us strive to grow our economy in ways that preserve 
the values we hold dear so that each of us has the power to translate 
our dreams into reality.
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 1 through March 
7, 2015, 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-seventh day 
of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9240 of February 27, 2015

Read Across America Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

As a Nation, one of our greatest responsibilities is to ensure every 
American child can experience the transformative power of reading. 
Literacy is the gateway to all other learning, and it is the most basic 
building block of opportunity in an economy increasingly built on 
knowledge and innovation. On Read Across America Day, we celebrate the 
ways literacy has enhanced our lives and recommit to empowering every 
student with a strong start and a passion for reading.
The written word provides a window to a larger world. From prose and 
poetry, we learn our earliest lessons about tolerance and empathy, and 
on the pages of great books, children can see for the first time that 
their potential is limited only by the size of their dreams and the 
power of their imaginations. Literature captures moral dilemmas that 
persist across generations, chronicles our greatest achievements as a 
people, and reminds us of painful chapters in our past so we do not 
repeat our mistakes. In powerful tales and in the voices of complex 
characters, we learn eternal truths that illuminate the spirit of 
America and the intimacy of the human condition.
Brilliant writers enable us to stand in someone else's shoes and 
identify with their hopes and struggles--even if they do not look like 
us or share our beliefs. They transport us to distant times and faraway 
lands, and today we honor a storyteller who brought these new worlds 
into classrooms and bedrooms all around the globe. The works of Theodor 
Seuss Geisel, better known to us as Dr. Seuss, have sparked a love for 
reading in generations of students. His whimsical wordplay and curious 
characters inspire children to dream big and remind readers of all ages 
that ``a person's a person no matter how small.''
Reading is the means by which we discover new ideas and unlock the 
potential of tomorrow's leaders. As we recognize the importance of 
literacy, let us resolve to play a part in developing the next 
generation of readers and writers. As mentors, friends, and caring 
adults, we can raise our voices to support the resources our students 
need in classrooms and libraries, and take time to engage young people 
in this critical endeavor. Together, we can enrich our souls, strengthen 
our society, and give every child a chance to succeed.
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, 2015, as Read 
Across America Day. I call upon children, families, educators, 
librarians, 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-seventh day 
of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the

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Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9241 of March 13, 2015

National Poison Prevention Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Household and environmental poisons pose risks to Americans of all ages. 
While children under age 6 account for half of all cases of poison 
exposure, more than 90 percent of poisoning deaths occur among people 
over the age of 20. Poisonings are more common and more deadly than many 
people realize--but they are often avoidable and treatable, and every 
person can take action to guard against these preventable tragedies. 
During National Poison Prevention Week, we raise awareness of the 
precautions each person can take to protect their loved ones, as well as 
what to do in the event of a poison emergency.
Most poisonings take place at home where cleaning products, cosmetics, 
and other chemicals are stored. That is why it is important for parents 
and caregivers to keep poisonous items out of their children's sight and 
reach. These items should be properly labeled and stored in their 
original containers--especially medicine, which is a major source of 
poisoning among young people and adults. Before taking medication, 
whether over-the-counter or prescribed, Americans should ensure they 
understand the instructions, including the proper dosage and how to 
avoid unsafe drug interactions, and discuss any questions with a doctor 
or pharmacist. Everyone should also be aware of local environmental 
poisons, including plants, insects, and berries; practice safe food 
preparation and handling to avoid food poisoning; and guard against 
carbon monoxide by installing detectors for this colorless, odorless 
gas.
If you suspect someone has been poisoned, fast action is essential. Do 
not wait for signs of poisoning. You should immediately call the toll-
free Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. The Poison Help line can also 
connect you with experts to discuss questions about medication and other 
non-emergency situations. Last year, I was proud to sign the Poison 
Center Network Act, which reauthorized funding for the Poison Help line 
and also supported poison control centers and nationwide efforts to 
raise awareness about poison prevention and the resources available in 
local communities.
Education and awareness about poisons can save lives. I encourage all 
people to speak out about the importance of poison prevention and 
discuss these commonsense steps with their loved ones, coworkers, and 
neighbors. To learn more, visit www.PoisonHelp.HRSA.gov. Information 
about safe drug disposal is available at www.DEAdiversion.USDOJ.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. 
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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 15 through March 21, 2015, 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of 
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9242 of March 24, 2015

 Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and 
American Democracy, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Since the dawn of our Nation, the United States and Greece have shared a 
bond forged through common struggle and deeply rooted in mutual beliefs. 
Greek principles guided our Founders as they declared America's 
independence, and nearly half a century later, as Greek revolutionaries 
fought to throw off the yoke of an empire, they renewed the creed that 
unites free people everywhere: ordinary citizens can govern themselves. 
Today, we celebrate the Hellenic spirit that has inspired our two great 
nations -- separated by an ocean but linked by a shared destiny written 
not for us, but by us.
It was the democratic example of ancient Greece from which the founding 
generation of Americans drew strength. In our Nation's earliest days, we 
sought wisdom from Greek history and philosophy, and we found hope 
within the pages of timeless Greek texts. Mindful of the lessons of the 
Hellenic story, courageous patriots undertook a bold experiment, 
securing the blessings of liberty and laying the foundation for more 
than two centuries of progress.
But even in the cradle of democracy, the promise of freedom was not 
preordained. More than 2,000 years after the values of self-
determination first found expression in a small group of Hellenic city-
states, the Greek people stood up against tyranny and sacrificed to 
restore democracy to its birthplace. They met brutal hardship with 
unbreakable character, drew inspiration from America's revolution, and 
never lost faith in the ideals Greece has always represented.
As Americans and Greeks, we are heirs to a long legacy of hard-won 
freedom and justice -- values which we must not only preserve, but renew 
and refresh in our own time. Generations of Greek Americans have 
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United States and strengthened our communities. Their heritage and 
vibrant culture are reflected in our story of achievement and constant 
striving; their voices are among the chorus of citizens who have driven 
this country inexorably forward. Today, as Greece works to lay a 
foundation for long-term prosperity, our Nation continues to support our 
friend and NATO ally and to help the Greek people reach for the future 
so many have sought -- one where all women and men are free to pursue 
their dreams, realize their potential, and secure a brighter tomorrow 
for their children.
Together, we continue the righteous task of perfecting our two nations. 
On the 194th anniversary of Greek independence, let us celebrate the 
enduring ties between our peoples and stand with those around the world 
who long for liberty and the chance to join in the noble work of 
building a democracy.
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, 2015, 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 fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9243 of March 30, 2015

C[eacute]sar Ch[aacute]vez Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

For more than two centuries, the arc of our Nation's progress has been 
shaped by ordinary people who have dedicated their lives to the 
extraordinary work of building a more perfect Union. It is a story of 
achievement and constant striving that has found expression in places 
where America's destiny has been decided--in Seneca Falls, Selma, and 
Stonewall, and in the golden fields of California where an American hero 
discovered his mighty voice. Today, we honor C[eacute]sar Ch[aacute]vez 
and his lifetime of work to make our country more free, more fair, and 
more just, and we reaffirm the timeless belief he embodied: those who 
love their country can change it.
A son of migrant workers and a child of the Great Depression, 
C[eacute]sar Ch[aacute]vez believed every job has dignity and every 
person should have the chance to reach beyond his or her circumstances 
and realize a brighter future. When no one seemed to care about the farm 
workers who labored without basic protections and for meager pay to help 
feed the world, C[eacute]sar Ch[aacute]vez awakened our Nation to their 
deplorable conditions and abject poverty--injustices he knew firsthand. 
He organized, protested, fasted, and alongside Dolores Huerta, founded 
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grew a small movement to a 10,000-person march and eventually a 17-
million-strong boycott of table grapes, rallying a generation around 
``La Causa'' and forcing growers to agree to some of the first farm 
worker contracts in history. Guided by a fierce commitment to 
nonviolence in support of a righteous cause, he never lost faith in the 
power of opportunity for all.
As a Nation, we know the struggle to live up to the principles of our 
founding does not end with any one victory or defeat. After C[eacute]sar 
Ch[aacute]vez fought for higher wages, he pushed for fresh drinking 
water, workers' compensation, pension plans, and protection from 
pesticides. He strove every day for the America he knew was possible. 
Today, we must take up his work and carry forward this great unfinished 
task.
When immigrants labor in the shadows, they often earn unfair wages and 
their families and our economy suffer--that is one reason why we have to 
fix our broken immigration system and why I keep calling on the Congress 
to enact comprehensive immigration reform. We need to continue to defend 
the collective bargaining rights countless individuals have fought so 
hard for and ensure our economy rewards hard work with a fair living 
wage, paid leave, and equal pay for equal work.
C[eacute]sar Ch[aacute]vez knew that when you lift up one person, it 
enriches a community; it bolsters our economy, strengthens our Nation, 
and gives meaning to the creed that out of many, we are one. As we 
celebrate his life, we are reminded of our obligations to one another 
and the extraordinary opportunity we are each given to work toward 
justice, equal opportunity, and a better future for every one of our 
sisters and brothers.
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, 2015, as 
C[eacute]sar Ch[aacute]vez Day. I call upon all Americans to observe 
this day with appropriate service, community, and education programs to 
honor C[eacute]sar Ch[aacute]vez's enduring legacy.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9244 of March 30, 2015

Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In every child--every girl dreaming big dreams and every boy hungry to 
make something of himself--there exists limitless potential. Our young 
people are the problem-solvers, thinkers, and visionaries of tomorrow 
who will change the world as we know it, and they deserve the chance to 
fulfill their enormous promise, no matter who they are or where they 
live. A good education can open the door to opportunity, and it should 
be within the reach of all who yearn for the chance to develop their 
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Today, we celebrate the transformative power of education and honor a 
man who inspired a passion for learning among a generation of students.
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, dedicated his 
life to promoting education as the cornerstone of humanity. A tireless 
advocate for youth around the world, he believed that ``as long as there 
is still one child that does not receive an adequate education, we can 
neither be satisfied nor slacken our efforts.'' In an era where a 
woman's education was not valued the same as a man's, the Rebbe worked 
to tear down barriers that stood in the way of girls who wanted to 
learn. He established a Jewish organization for women and directed his 
teachings of service and scholarship equally to young girls and boys. He 
was even known to write, ``There must be a girl!'' on educational 
materials that depicted only boys.
Because of leaders like the Rebbe, we have made great strides toward 
achieving quality education for all--but his legacy is not only a story 
of progress, it is also a call to remember his words and take up this 
unfinished task. Today, 62 million girls around the world who should be 
in school are not. Children who deserve an education, who have the power 
to change the course of history, face unacceptable obstacles because of 
their gender, the circumstances of their birth, or the customs of their 
society.
If we want to strengthen families and communities, bolster economic 
growth, and promote stability worldwide, we must work to increase the 
number of girls in school and empower all children with the resources 
they need to reach for a brighter future. This is not only a 
humanitarian issue; it is also critical to our security and global 
economic prosperity. That is why First Lady Michelle Obama and I 
recently launched a new initiative called Let Girls Learn. As part of 
this effort, my Administration will be supporting hundreds of community-
driven projects around the world that will build on investments we have 
made and successes we have achieved in global primary school education. 
At the same time, we are making it clear to any country who wants to 
work with us that they must address the challenges preventing young 
women from attending and completing school--such as fees, threats of 
violence, and the false belief that girls are not worthy of an 
education.
We are committed to making a global and generational impact, but Let 
Girls Learn is also about reminding Americans about the importance of 
high-quality education for all. As we help lift up children worldwide, 
my Administration will continue to fight for every young person here at 
home. We will not let up on our efforts to deliver the best possible 
education to all people in the United States, including our work to 
expand access to high-quality preschool to every child and provide our 
Nation's classrooms with the best technology. And we are expanding our 
strategy to make higher education more affordable by promoting a Student 
Aid Bill of Rights and calling for 2 years of free community college for 
anyone who is willing to work for it.
Across the globe, girls have pushed forward to pursue an education in 
the face of poverty and threats to their safety. They are bold, 
ambitious, and undeterred by immense challenges. Today, we are called to 
meet their resolve with a commitment worthy of their character. On 
Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., we recognize educators, pioneers of 
change, and all those who have unlocked the spark of something 
extraordinary within a child, and we rededicate ourselves to building a 
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of every young person is limited only by the size of their dreams and 
the power of their imagination.
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, 2015, 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 thirtieth day of 
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9245 of March 31, 2015

National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Every child is born into a world filled with limitless possibilities, 
and as a Nation, we must ensure all our young people have the support 
they need to realize their enormous potential. Regardless of who they 
are or the circumstances of their birth, each child deserves to be cared 
for, cherished, and kept safe from harm. Tragically, abuse and neglect 
erode this promise for hundreds of thousands of America's daughters and 
sons each year. This is an injustice. It is contrary to the values of 
good caretaking and the principles of our Nation, and it must not be 
tolerated. This month, we celebrate the love and courage it takes to 
raise a child; we reaffirm the fundamental human rights of all children 
to live free from violence and abuse; and we rededicate ourselves to 
ending the cycle of harm too many girls and boys face.
A strong, stable family is the best foundation for a promising 
childhood, and when parents and caregivers have support--from loved 
ones, friends, and their community--they are more likely to provide safe 
and healthy environments for children. It is important for all people to 
recognize the signs of child neglect and physical, sexual, and emotional 
abuse, including sudden changes in behavior or school performance and 
untreated physical or medical issues. Reporting any concerns could 
protect a child and connect a family with the help they need. To learn 
more about how to prevent and report child abuse, visit 
www.ChildWelfare.gov/Preventing.
My Administration is committed to strengthening our Nation's families 
and doing everything we can to make it easier for mothers and fathers to 
care and provide for their children. We are also investing in evidence-
based State and local programs that promote positive parenting and 
caregiving to help prevent child abuse and neglect. These efforts can 
help decrease the number of children entering the foster care system and 
provide better outcomes for those in it. We will continue to work with 
the faith community and the private sector to bolster all those who 
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in services for victims and provide the resources and protections our 
kids need.
The work of raising our children is the most important job in our 
country, and it is also the most challenging. At times, it can be 
difficult to live up to the enormous responsibilities that come with 
being a parent, especially when families face hardship. But parenthood 
does not demand perfection. If we do our best for our children--to 
nurture their healthy development, seek assistance when needed, and meet 
our obligations to them--we can demonstrate to our daughters and sons 
that they are always our first priority.
As a Nation and as individuals, our attitudes toward our children set a 
powerful example that shapes their character and influences the kind of 
people they will become. During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 
we renew our commitment to protect the safety and well-being of every 
child, and we resolve to continue the hard work of raising a generation 
that can dream bigger and reach higher than ever 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 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 2015 as National 
Child Abuse Prevention Month. I call upon all Americans to observe this 
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 fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9246 of March 31, 2015

National Financial Capability Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Our Nation is built on the idea that we do best when everyone gets a 
fair shot. Six years after a devastating recession shook many Americans' 
faith in our financial system, our economy is steadily growing and 
creating new jobs--but we must do more to restore the link between hard 
work and growing opportunity for every person. We believe responsibility 
should be rewarded, and that begins by empowering all people with the 
tools and knowledge they need to share in America's prosperity. During 
National Financial Capability Month, we renew our efforts to support the 
informed financial decisions that will open doors into the middle class 
and help ensure economic security for all.
Critical decisions--from financing higher education to saving for 
retirement--can have lasting consequences for individuals and for our 
country's economy. Financial literacy enables people of all ages to make 
smart choices and set goals to protect their hard-earned income. And 
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individuals' understanding of debt, including mortgages and credit 
cards, helps guarantee every person receives equal treatment and is able 
to secure lasting opportunity. By strengthening the financial capability 
of all Americans, we are investing in the fundamental promise of a 
brighter future and building a more prosperous Nation.
My Administration continues to take action to provide all Americans with 
the resources they need to get ahead. We launched the ``Know Before You 
Owe'' campaign so students and families have a straightforward tool to 
compare financial aid offers from different colleges, and we simplified 
mortgage forms so homeowners are better able to comprehend their terms. 
We started the myRA program, a new type of savings account to help 
Americans take control over their future, and we are proposing new rules 
to require financial advisors to put their clients' interests before 
their own--ensuring all who responsibly prepare for retirement receive 
the best information possible. To focus on increasing financial 
capability in our schools, workplaces, and communities, I created the 
President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability for Young 
Americans, and last year, I signed legislation to support programs that 
teach young people personal finance skills.
Increasing financial capability across our Nation is an essential 
component of middle-class economics. This month, let us all take time to 
increase our knowledge of our finances and encourage our friends and 
family to do the same. To start, all Americans can take advantage of the 
free, reliable financial resources at www.MyMoney.gov, 
www.ConsumerFinance.gov, and 1-800-FED-INFO.
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 2015 as National 
Financial Capability Month. I call upon all Americans to observe this 
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 fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9247 of April 1, 2015

National Cancer Control Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

For generations, the United States has been committed to combating 
cancer. It is a battle fought by our finest medical researchers, devoted 
health care professionals, and the many loved ones who have known the 
pain of this disease. Over decades, our Nation has made extraordinary 
progress. The overall rates of cancer deaths are decreasing for both 
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most survivors live longer and enjoy a better quality of life than ever 
before. Still, cancer remains the second most common cause of death in 
America, and there is more work to do. This month, we stand with all 
those touched by cancer and redouble our efforts to prevent, detect, and 
treat this disease.
All people can take steps to reduce their chances of developing cancer. 
Maintaining a healthy weight, protecting skin from exposure to 
ultraviolet radiation, and limiting alcohol consumption can help 
individuals live healthier lives. Because cigarettes are a major cause 
of cancer, quitting smoking and reducing exposure to secondhand smoke 
can also decrease risk. For advice on how to quit smoking, go to 
www.SmokeFree.gov or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW. I also encourage Americans to 
visit www.Cancer.gov for more information on cancer prevention.
When cancer is found in an early stage, it can be easier to treat and 
the chances of survival often increase. My Administration has fought to 
make this possible for more Americans. Protections under the Affordable 
Care Act require most insurance plans to cover recommended preventive 
services without copays, including some cancer screenings for qualifying 
individuals. These protections also eliminate annual and lifetime dollar 
limits on coverage and prohibit insurers from denying coverage because 
of pre-existing conditions, including cancer.
New technologies and strategic investments have made the difference 
between life and death for many of today's cancer patients. But as 
Americans, we have never been satisfied to rest on the accomplishments 
of our past; we reach for the future and stretch the boundaries of what 
is possible. That is why earlier this year, I announced my plan to lead 
a new era of medicine--one that delivers the right treatment at the 
right moment and brings us closer to curing cancer in our time. By 
investing in new research methods that will enable clinicians to tailor 
treatments to individual patients, the Precision Medicine Initiative 
will revolutionize how our Nation combats disease.
As we continue the urgent work of improving research, treatment, and 
care, let us remember those lost to cancer. During National Cancer 
Control Month, we recognize all who dedicate their lives to advancing 
the fight against this disease, and we recommit to achieving a future 
free from cancer in all its forms.
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.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, do hereby proclaim April 2015 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 first day of April, 
in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the Independence of 
the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9248 of April 1, 2015

National Donate Life Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

At this moment, more than 123,000 Americans are in need of a life-saving 
organ transplant. Our Nation continues to face a critical shortage of 
donors, and every day, 21 people die waiting for an organ. This month, 
we renew our call for organ, eye, and tissue donors, and we honor all 
those who have given the extraordinary gift of life.
The decision to become a donor can save up to eight lives and enhance 
many more--men, women, and children who depend on the generosity and 
sacrifice of others to receive the vital care they require. I encourage 
individuals of all ages and backgrounds to consider this unique 
opportunity to help those in need and to discuss this choice with 
friends and family. For more information and to learn how to join your 
State's donor registry, visit www.OrganDonor.gov.
In the face of uncertainty and suffering, Americans have always joined 
together, drawing strength and comfort from our commitment to one 
another; we find hope through faith and our enduring belief that we are 
our brothers' and sisters' keepers. During National Donate Life Month, 
let us stand with all those who know the pain of an uncertain tomorrow 
and redouble our efforts to save and improve the lives of Americans 
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 April 2015 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, eye, 
and tissue donors throughout our Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of April, 
in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the Independence of 
the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9249 of April 1, 2015

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

As Americans, we each have the power to shape our country's course and 
contribute to the extraordinary task of perfecting our Union. For more 
than two centuries, progress has been won by ordinary citizens--women 
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men who joined arms and marched toward justice. This month, we are once 
again reminded that we can change our culture for the better by standing 
together against the quiet tolerance of sexual assault and refusing to 
accept the unacceptable.
Nearly one in five women in America has been a victim of rape or 
attempted rape. Every year, too many women and too many men are sexually 
assaulted and abused. This is an affront to our basic decency and 
humanity, and it must end. Sexual assault harms our communities, weakens 
the foundation of our Nation, and hurts those we love most. For 
survivors, the awful pain can take years to heal--sometimes it never 
does. When an individual's possibilities are limited by the scars of 
violence and abuse, our country is deprived of enormous potential. 
Sexual assault takes a collective toll on all of us, and it is 
everyone's responsibility not only to speak out, but also to take action 
against this injustice.
More than two decades ago, then United States Senator Joe Biden did 
both. At a time when many victims were stigmatized or left to suffer in 
silence, he authored the Violence Against Women Act, which would forever 
improve the way our country responds to sexual assault and domestic 
violence. In the decades since, our Nation has built on that progress. 
We have taken strides toward changing the way people think about sexual 
misconduct, making it clear that every person has the fundamental human 
right to be free from sexual assault and domestic violence.
Thanks to the work of advocates, community leaders, public servants, and 
courageous survivors who shared their stories, our Nation has come an 
incredibly long way. But from schools to military bases and throughout 
all communities in America, we must do more to end the crime of sexual 
assault. My Administration has made this a priority since day one, 
beginning with the establishment of the first-ever White House Advisor 
on Violence Against Women. And we will keep fighting as long as it 
takes.
We have taken action to strengthen our criminal justice system, uphold 
the civil rights of victims and survivors of sexual assault, and ensure 
that all people can live free from sexual violence. Now in its second 
year, the White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault 
is helping schools live up to their obligations to educate students in 
safe environments. We continue to address the impact of sexual assault 
on persons living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS. I have also made clear 
that violence and abuse have no place in the finest military this world 
has ever known. And last fall, we launched the ``It's On Us'' campaign 
to let people know everyone has a role to play in preventing and 
effectively responding to sexual violence.
It's on parents and caregivers to teach their children to respect and 
value others. It's on teammates, classmates, and colleagues to recognize 
sexual misconduct and intervene to stop it. It's on all of us to work 
for the change we need to shift the attitudes and behaviors that allow 
sexual assault to go unnoticed, unreported, and unpunished. During 
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, let us commit to 
being part of the solution and rededicate ourselves to creating a 
society where violence is not tolerated, survivors are supported, and 
all people are able to pursue their fullest measure of happiness without 
fear of abuse or assault.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
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the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 2015 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 first day of April, 
in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the Independence of 
the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9250 of April 1, 2015

World Autism Awareness Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

On World Autism Awareness Day, our Nation recognizes all those around 
the globe who live on the autism spectrum. We celebrate the countless 
ways they strengthen our communities and enrich our world--and we 
reaffirm their fundamental rights to participate fully in society, live 
with respect, and achieve their greatest potential.
In the United States, millions of adults and young people live with 
autism spectrum disorder, including 1 out of every 68 children. They are 
our colleagues, classmates, friends, and loved ones, and they each have 
something to contribute to the American story. In large cities and small 
towns, individuals with autism live independent and productive lives, 
and our Nation is better because of their unique talents and 
perspectives. Their example reminds us that all people have inherent 
dignity and worth, and that everyone deserves a fair shot at 
opportunity.
My Administration is committed to helping Americans with autism fulfill 
their potential by ensuring access to the resources and programs they 
need. The Affordable Care Act prohibits companies from denying health 
insurance because of pre-existing conditions such as autism, and the law 
also requires most insurance plans to cover preventive services--
including autism and developmental screenings for young children--
without copays. Last year, I was proud to sign the Autism CARES Act of 
2014, which bolstered training and educational opportunities for 
professionals serving children or adults on the autism spectrum. And as 
part of the BRAIN Initiative, we continue to invest in innovative 
research that aims to revolutionize our understanding of conditions like 
autism and improve the lives of all who live with them.
The greatness of our Nation lies in the diversity of our people. When 
more Americans are able to pursue their full measure of happiness, it 
makes our Union more perfect and uplifts us all. Today, let us honor 
advocates, professionals, family members, and all who work to build 
brighter tomorrows alongside those with autism. Together, we can create 
a world free of barriers to inclusion and full of understanding and 
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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 2, 2015, 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 fifteen, and of the Independence of 
the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9251 of April 6, 2015

National Public Health Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Last year, as Ebola spread in West Africa--overwhelming public health 
systems and threatening to cross more borders--American women and men 
responded with extraordinary courage and dedication, traveling to the 
front lines of the outbreak and leading preparedness efforts here at 
home. Driven by their sense of duty and a commitment to serving a cause 
greater than themselves, public health professionals rose to the 
challenge at home and abroad and turned the tide of an epidemic. They 
demonstrated what is possible when America leads and when we make policy 
based on sound science and good judgment. Their efforts represent what 
is best about our national character and embody the most basic human 
instinct: to leave our children a safer, healthier, more prosperous 
world.
As a Nation, we must continue to support public health with the same 
sense of purpose and fierce determination. This week, we join together 
to declare our intent to rise to the challenges of a changing world and 
meet our moral obligations to protect the health of our country and the 
well-being of the next generation.
America's public health is deeply tied to the health of our environment. 
As our planet becomes more interconnected and our climate continues to 
warm, we face new threats to our safety and well-being. In the past 
three decades, the percentage of Americans with asthma has more than 
doubled, and climate change is putting these individuals and many other 
vulnerable populations at greater risk of landing in the hospital. 
Rising temperatures can lead to more smog, longer allergy seasons, and 
an increased incidence of extreme-weather-related injuries and 
illnesses.
My Administration is dedicated to combating the health impacts of 
climate change. As part of my Climate Action Plan, we have proposed the 
first-ever carbon pollution limits for existing power plants--standards 
that would help Americans live longer, healthier lives. And as we 
continue to ensure the resilience of our health care system, we are 
working to prepare our health care facilities to handle the effects of a 
changing planet. Climate change is no longer a distant threat. Its 
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can be measured in human lives. Every person, every community, and every 
nation has a duty to protect the health of all our children and 
grandchildren, and my Administration is committed to leading this 
effort.
The United States has faced challenges before, and each time we have 
boldly taken responsibility for our destiny and reached for the future 
we knew was possible. Today, vaccines prevent diseases that once 
devastated nations--and we should do more to spread the facts about 
their benefits. After 5 years of the Affordable Care Act, more than 16 
million uninsured Americans have gained health insurance coverage, and 
this achievement has cut the ranks of the uninsured by nearly one-third.
We are shifting the focus of our country's health care system from 
sickness and disease to wellness and prevention. First Lady Michelle 
Obama's Let's Move! initiative is working to make it easier for parents 
and children to make healthy choices about the food they eat and the 
exercise they get every day. With partners around the world, the United 
States launched the Global Health Security Agenda to help prevent, 
detect, and respond to outbreaks before they become epidemics. And my 
Administration is taking aggressive, coordinated actions to slow the 
emergence and prevent the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Public health is the foundation for a brighter tomorrow. When we invest 
in the safety and well-being of all Americans, we enrich our 
communities, bolster our economy, and strengthen our Nation. During 
National Public Health Week, we recognize public health professionals 
and all who care for the welfare of others, and we recommit to doing 
everything within our power to build a world where every child can enjoy 
the limitless possibilities of a healthy 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 6 through April 
12, 2015, as National Public Health Week. I call on all citizens, 
government agencies, private businesses, non-profit organizations, and 
other groups to join in activities and take action to improve the health 
of our Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of April, 
in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the Independence of 
the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9252 of April 8, 2015

National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

For more than two centuries, courageous patriots have fought and 
sacrificed to secure the freedoms that define our Nation's character and 
shape our way of life. With honor and distinction, they have borne the 
burdens of defending these values, enduring tremendous hardship so that 
we might know a freer, safer, more peaceful world. On National Former 
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War Recognition Day, we honor the women and men who traded their 
liberty--and sometimes their lives--to protect our own, and we 
acknowledge the profound debt of gratitude we owe these extraordinary 
members of our Armed Forces.
Thousands of American servicemen and women have experienced unimaginable 
trials and profound cruelty as prisoners of war. Many suffered mental 
and physical torture. Often they faced starvation, isolation, and the 
uncertainty of indefinite captivity. But even in their darkest moments, 
these heroes displayed courage and determination. They met immense 
anguish with an indomitable resolve and stood fast for the principles in 
which they believed. Their sacrifice represents what is best about our 
people and challenges us to live up to our Nation's highest ideals.
These warriors endured days, months, and sometimes years of 
imprisonment, missing irreplaceable milestones and simple moments at 
home. But they were never forgotten; they were remembered every day by 
loved ones. Families, friends, and communities--sustained by unyielding 
devotion through periods of painful unknown--never lost hope. And the 
United States of America remained deeply committed to our profound 
obligation to never leave our men and women in uniform behind.
As we reflect on the sacrifices that have made progress throughout our 
world possible, we are reminded of our solemn duty to serve our former 
prisoners of war, their families, and all our veterans as well as they 
served us. Today, we recommit to upholding this sacred trust, and we pay 
tribute to all those who have given of themselves to protect our Union.
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, 2015, 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 fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9253 of April 10, 2015

National Volunteer Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

As a Nation, our greatest resource is our people. We each have the power 
to strengthen the fabric of our society and make the world a better 
place. Every day, Americans across the country realize this enormous 
potential through service to others and by giving back to their 
communities. During National Volunteer Week, we recognize those who 
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energetic, and engaged citizenship, and we reaffirm our belief that all 
people have something to contribute to the American story.
This spirit of service is deeply embedded in our culture and vital to 
our national character. It reflects the idea that we are each our 
brothers' and our sisters' keepers, and it is a core part of being an 
American. Through service, ordinary people can make an extraordinary 
impact. In times of tragedy, volunteers are a source of comfort and 
resilience; in places of great need, they offer hope and renew our faith 
that a brighter day lies ahead; and in small neighborhoods and bustling 
cities, these dedicated individuals help build ladders of opportunity 
for people of all ages and backgrounds. Volunteers--often with few 
resources and little recognition--make enormous sacrifices to lift up 
the people around them as well as those they may never meet. As they do, 
they give new life to the values that bind us together as Americans and 
to the promise that those who love their country can change it.
My Administration is working to empower more Americans with 
opportunities to give back to their neighborhoods and to our country, 
and we are committed to supporting those who already do. That is why we 
created a task force to find new ways to expand and improve national 
service. And last year we launched the Employers of National Service 
initiative because we know those who are passionate about making a 
difference in their communities have the talents and experience to 
bolster our Nation's workforce. Through the Corporation for National and 
Community Service, we are investing in programs like AmeriCorps and 
Senior Corps, and we have expanded the scope of these opportunities--
initiatives such as School Turnaround AmeriCorps, justice AmeriCorps, 
and STEM AmeriCorps are focusing on some of our country's most pressing 
needs.
The unending task of perfecting our Nation does not fall to any one 
person or to our Government alone--and the solutions to the problems we 
face do not lie beyond our reach. We must enlist all Americans in the 
effort to build a better future for the next generation, and we should 
each make service a lifelong commitment. Together, we can work to meet 
our Nation's challenges, not just for one day, but every day. This week, 
let us renew our commitment to this important cause and rededicate 
ourselves to the work 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 April 12 through April 
18, 2015, 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. To find a 
service opportunity nearby, visit www.Serve.gov.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of April, 
in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the Independence of 
the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9254 of April 10, 2015

Pan American Day and Pan American Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

One hundred and twenty-five years ago, delegates from countries 
throughout the Western Hemisphere came together to establish the 
International Union of American Republics, the forerunner to what is 
today the oldest regional international organization in the world: the 
Organization of American States. In the years since, our nations have 
collaborated to address regional challenges and improve the lives of 
people across the Americas. On Pan American Day and during Pan American 
Week, we reaffirm our hemisphere's enduring friendship, and we recommit 
to working as equal partners to support robust civil societies and 
expand opportunity.
The United States and our regional neighbors are bound by our mutual 
desire for peace and stability, and the common yearning of all our 
peoples--to build a better life for themselves and their families. We 
share vibrant people-to-people connections and extensive economic links. 
These ties are vital to our security and prosperity, and when we work 
together to strengthen them, we help ensure a brighter future for the 
next generation.
My Administration is dedicated to joining with our Pan American partners 
to promote and protect human rights, open markets, expand fair trade, 
and advance the values of democracy and freedom. Last December, we began 
a new chapter in this commitment. In the most significant changes to our 
policy in more than 50 years, the United States is beginning to 
normalize our relations with Cuba. As we extend a hand of friendship to 
the Cuban people, we have the potential to lift up a nation and end a 
legacy of mistrust in our hemisphere.
We continue to expand trade among the nations of the Americas because we 
know when we allow businesses to grow their markets it extends 
opportunity to a wider circle of people. We are fostering small business 
connections throughout the Americas and bolstering women-owned and 
managed enterprises. Through the 100,000 Strong in the Americas 
initiative, the United States is striving to increase educational 
exchanges that open doors to new markets, innovative research, and 
region-wide prosperity. And as our nations face common energy and 
environmental concerns, my Administration is working with leaders and 
experts from the region to ensure every person in the Western Hemisphere 
will have access to the electricity they need at a price they can 
afford--in a manner that is socially responsible and environmentally 
beneficial.
As we head into this week, I will attend the Summit of the Americas in 
Panama. As leaders from across the Pan American community come together, 
we will continue our work to address the shared challenges our countries 
face today. When our people--our leaders, our civil society members, and 
all the sons and daughters of the Americas--join in a spirit of mutual 
interest and mutual respect, we can build a future of greater peace, 
security, and possibility for every person who calls the Americas home.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
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the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 14, 2015, as Pan 
American Day and April 12 through April 18, 2015, 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 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 tenth day of April, 
in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the Independence of 
the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9255 of April 13, 2015

National Equal Pay Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In the United States, the promise of opportunity is built on the idea 
that everyone who works hard should have the chance to get ahead. This 
creed is at the core of our democracy, and it is central to our belief 
that America does best when all people are able to share in our Nation's 
prosperity and contribute to our success. Yet every day, countless women 
perform the same work as their male colleagues only to earn less than 
their fair share. On National Equal Pay Day, we mark how far into the 
new year women would have to work just to earn the same as men did in 
the previous year, and we renew our efforts to end this injustice.
On average, full-time working women earn 78 cents for every dollar 
earned by men, and women of color face an even greater disparity. This 
wage gap puts women at a career-long disadvantage, and it harms 
families, communities, and our entire economy. Today, in more than half 
of all households, women are breadwinners--49 million children depend on 
women's salaries. But our economy and our policies have not caught up to 
this reality. When women experience pay discrimination it limits their 
future, and it also hurts the people they provide for. It means less for 
their families' everyday needs, for investments in their children's 
futures, and for their own retirements. These effects reduce our shared 
prosperity and restrict our Nation's economic growth. Wage inequality 
affects us all, and we each must do more to make certain that women are 
full and equal participants in our economy.
When we take action to help women succeed, we help America succeed, and 
my Administration is committed to ensuring women have every opportunity 
to reach their fullest potential. The first bill I signed as President 
was the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, and the following year--to crack 
down on violations of equal pay laws--I created the National Equal Pay 
Task Force, which to date has helped women recover millions of dollars 
in lost wages. If workers do not know they are underpaid, they cannot 
challenge the inequality; that is why we are going to require Federal 
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and why last year I signed an Executive Order prohibiting Federal 
contractors from retaliating against employees who choose to discuss 
their pay. And I continue to call on the Congress to pass the Paycheck 
Fairness Act to protect all people's fundamental right to a fair wage.
In the last half-century, our economy has changed in many ways for the 
better because of the increased participation of women. But our values 
are not yet fully reflected in how we pay women. We tell our daughters 
that in America there are no limits to what they can achieve--yet their 
mothers face persistent barriers to equality and success. We have to do 
better because our daughters deserve better. If we come together, we can 
change the policies and attitudes that hold women back, and we can fix 
this. On this day, we recommit to making equal pay a reality, and we 
continue our work to build a world where all our children are limited 
only by the size of their dreams and the power of their imaginations.
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, 2015, 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 thirteenth day of 
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9256 of April 14, 2015

Day of Remembrance for President Abraham Lincoln

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

President Abraham Lincoln believed that we are, at heart, one Nation and 
one people. At a time when America was torn apart and our very future 
was in doubt, he knew our country was more than a collection of States, 
and that we shared a bond that would not break. One hundred fifty years 
after President Lincoln's death, Americans join together across the 
Union he saved to honor his memory and celebrate the freedom for which 
he gave his last full measure of devotion.
A self-taught man, rugged rail-splitter, and humble lawyer from 
Springfield, Illinois, President Lincoln believed in the fierce 
independence that lies at the heart of the American experience. But he 
also knew that together, we can do great things--that it is through the 
accumulated toil and sacrifice of ordinary women and men that our 
country is perfected and our liberty preserved.
President Lincoln understood the immense sacrifices required to give 
meaning to our founding principles. With enduring faith and steady 
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in painful service to those same ideals. He sought to reunite our people 
not only in Government, but also in a freedom that knew no bounds of 
color or creed. It was in this spirit that he issued the Emancipation 
Proclamation, forever joining the cause of our Union with the 
advancement of liberty. As our Nation gave birth to a new era of 
freedom, President Lincoln charted a course that would help bind the 
wounds of a divided country and bring healing to a people who 
desperately needed it.
Even while his Presidency was characterized by war, his ambition was a 
just and lasting peace. Amid the discord of great conflict, President 
Lincoln demonstrated the wisdom to look forward. He knew a united 
America could serve the hopes of all its people if they seized the 
opportunity of their time. He established land-grant colleges and 
committed to a railroad connecting East to West, even as he fought to 
hold together North and South. He fueled new enterprises with a national 
currency, spurred innovation, and ignited America's imagination with a 
National Academy of Sciences.
As we reflect on the Great Emancipator, we are reminded that we will be 
remembered for what we choose to make of the moment we are given. 
President Lincoln has passed on a tremendous legacy to us, and we too 
are called to do great things. His example gives us confidence that 
whatever trials await us, this Nation and the freedom we cherish can, 
and will, prevail. Today, we reflect on the extraordinary progress he 
made possible, and with one voice, we rededicate ourselves to the work 
of ensuring a Government of the people, by the people, for the people, 
shall not perish from the 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 April 15, 2015, as a 
Day of Remembrance for President Abraham Lincoln. I call upon all 
Americans to honor his life and legacy with appropriate programs, 
ceremonies, and activities. I also call upon the Governors of the United 
States and its Territories, and appropriate officials of all units of 
government, to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff on the Day of 
Remembrance for President Abraham Lincoln. 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 fourteenth day of 
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9257 of April 17, 2015

National Crime Victims' Rights Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In recent decades, our Nation has made tremendous progress in reducing 
the crime rate and building safer communities for all Americans. Yet 
tragically, millions of people continue to be victimized by crime each 
year--it happens every day, and it can happen to anyone. When one 
person's life is shaken by crime, it tears at the fabric of our Nation 
and erodes the values we cherish. That is why we all must help rebuild 
the promise of justice and fairness for those whose lives are forever 
changed by crime. This week, as we stand with these men, women, and 
children, we renew our commitment to supporting them in their time of 
need, and we reaffirm the basic human right of all people to live free 
from violence.
All crime victims have fundamental rights; however, many underserved 
populations face significant barriers to accessing the protections and 
assistance they deserve. That is why as my Administration has worked to 
bolster the rights, services, and support for all victims of crime, we 
have particularly focused on at-risk communities. I was proud to sign 
the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, which included 
additional provisions to help immigrants and Native American 
communities, as well as new protections to ensure victims do not face 
discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity when they 
seek assistance. And we are investing in training programs for law 
enforcement and other professionals who assist underserved individuals.
My Administration is committed to standing up for the rights of those 
affected by all types of crime, and we are taking action to stop crime 
before it happens. Last year, I established the White House Task Force 
to Protect Students from Sexual Assault to improve efforts to prevent 
and effectively respond to sexual assault on our Nation's campuses. The 
Federal Government is developing new tools to assist victims of economic 
and financial crimes. We are also working to implement the 
recommendations from my Task Force on 21st Century Policing, which 
generated a series of practical, commonsense proposals to help reduce 
crime while building public trust. And we continue our work to reduce 
other violent and heinous crimes--such as human trafficking, elder 
abuse, and violence against persons with disabilities--and to improve 
access to necessary services for the victims of these crimes.
When communities come together to declare that crime is not tolerated, 
to empower victims, and to work toward a brighter tomorrow, it gives new 
life to our democracy and our system of justice. During National Crime 
Victims' Rights Week, we lift up service providers, criminal justice 
professionals, and all who are committed to improving efforts to prevent 
and respond to the effects of crime. Together, let us rededicate 
ourselves to the important work of supporting victims' rights and 
continue our efforts to build a safer, stronger, more just future for 
all Americans.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
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the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 19 through April 
25, 2015, 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 seventeenth day of 
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9258 of April 20, 2015

National Park Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

America's grandeur and God-given bounty are the birthright of all our 
people. Our national parks, monuments, lands, and waters belong to us 
all, and every person should be able to use and enjoy these unparalleled 
public lands. To celebrate the places that make America great--the 
treasures that writer and conservationist Wallace Stegner once called 
``the geography of hope''--and to kick off National Park Week, this 
weekend the National Park Service is offering free admission. I 
encourage all people to explore our natural wonders and rediscover the 
essential part of the American spirit they reflect.
As our Nation prepares to celebrate the centennial of the National Park 
Service next year, my Administration is encouraging Americans to ``Find 
Your Park'' all year long. America's public lands and waters are living 
classrooms, active laboratories, and vast playgrounds, offering space to 
get outside and be active. These places reflect our heritage and help 
tell the stories about giants of our history and extraordinary chapters 
of our past. They teach us about ourselves, rejuvenate our spirit, and 
keep us connected to what it means to be American. They offer something 
for everyone, and chances are, there is a National Park closer to you 
than you think. To learn more, visit www.FindYourPark.com.
As President, I am committed to ensuring every child in America--
regardless of who they are or where they live--has this opportunity to 
discover the great outdoor spaces that have inspired women and men for 
generations. That is why earlier this year I launched the Every Kid in a 
Park initiative, which will provide all fourth graders and their 
families with free admission to our National Parks and other Federal 
lands and waters for a full year. My Administration will also work to 
make it easier for schools and families to plan trips to visit these 
places of natural splendor, helping to ensure all our young people have 
the chance to experience for themselves some of our Nation's greatest 
assets.
Americans are heirs to an extraordinary legacy of conservation and 
environmental stewardship that has protected our great outdoors for the 
use and benefit of all. We are blessed with the most beautiful 
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waterscapes in the world, and it is our obligation to make sure the next 
generation is able to enjoy that same bounty. I am proud to have 
protected more than 260 million additional acres of public lands and 
waters--more than any other President--which includes the establishment 
or expansion of 16 National Monuments through my Executive authority. 
And my Administration continues to take action to protect our lands and 
waters from the impacts of climate change, and to support important 
programs like the Land and Water Conservation Fund that make the 
outdoors easier to access for all people.
This week, we embrace our cherished lands and waters, and celebrate the 
ways they enrich our Nation. Let us seize this opportunity to experience 
all our great outdoors has to offer, and let us recommit to doing our 
part to preserve these majestic places 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 April 18 through April 
26, 2015, 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 twentieth day of 
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9259 of April 21, 2015

Earth Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Forty-five years ago, millions of Americans celebrated the first Earth 
Day in cities across our Nation. Having borne witness to years of 
environmental neglect, these ordinary citizens gathered in the streets, 
in parks, and on college campuses to demand change and commit to leaving 
a healthier planet for the next generation. Faced with contaminated 
rivers and polluted cities, they stood up, spoke out, and fought for 
air, water, and wildlife protections. Their voices galvanized a 
movement--leading to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency 
and the passage of the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the 
Endangered Species Act--and ignited a spirit of stewardship that 
continues to drive us to meet the challenges of our time.
Today, our planet faces new challenges, but none pose a greater threat 
to future generations than climate change. Science tells us the earth is 
warming--last year was the planet's warmest on record, and 14 of the 15 
warmest recorded years have come in the first 15 years of this century--
and human activity is the primary driver of the rapid warming of the 
past half-century. Climate change will have profound impacts on all 
humankind, and many Americans are already feeling the effects. The costs 
of more severe weather disasters can be measured in lost lives and 
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in billions of dollars of emergency services, and the costs will only 
increase with time. Firefighters are braving longer wildfire seasons; 
farmers are confronting adverse growing conditions; and our children and 
most vulnerable populations are experiencing a range of climate-related 
health effects.
As a Nation, we must act before it is too late. That is why my 
Administration has taken a series of ambitious steps to combat climate 
change and protect our planet for our children and grandchildren. As 
part of my Climate Action Plan, we have proposed the first-ever carbon 
pollution limits for existing power plants. We have also partnered with 
communities to prepare for the impacts of a changing climate that we can 
no longer avoid. And I have protected more than 260 million additional 
acres of public lands and waters, safeguarding the natural bounty of our 
planet for ages to come.
The United States is committed to our role as a global leader in the 
fight against climate change, and last year, we jointly announced with 
China ambitious but achievable new targets for reducing greenhouse 
gases. I am also ensuring that our Federal Government leads by example 
by working to reduce Federal greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent. My 
Administration will continue to engage with key stakeholders at home and 
abroad who share our hope for a cleaner world.
Protecting our planet will also require us to change the way we use 
energy, and my energy strategy recognizes this critical need. My 
Administration has made the largest investment in clean energy in 
American history, and today the United States generates more renewable 
energy than ever before--we harness 3 times as much wind power as we did 
when I took office and solar electricity generation has increased 20-
fold. Mayors, Governors, and business leaders across the country are 
taking steps to deploy clean energy, boost energy efficiency, and create 
more sustainable communities and supply chains. We are promoting energy 
efficiency in our buildings and cars and working to ensure our Nation is 
a leader in the energy sources of tomorrow.
As caretakers of our planet, we all have an obligation to combat climate 
change and protect our earth for the next generation. The decisions we 
make today and in the years ahead will have a profound impact on the 
world we leave behind, and we must each do our part. We can reduce the 
energy used in our homes and offices; we can help protect our resources 
by recycling as part of our everyday routine; and we can raise our 
voices to support policies like the ones my Administration has put forth 
to protect our environment while strengthening our economy. On Earth 
Day, let us join with communities around the world, and as one people--
who share one planet--let us recommit to meeting the test of our time 
and continuing our work to build a cleaner, safer, more stable 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 22, 2015, as 
Earth Day. I encourage all Americans to participate in programs and 
activities that will protect our environment and contribute to a 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of 
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9260 of April 27, 2015

Workers Memorial Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Across the United States, as dedicated Americans clock in at factories, 
walk onto construction sites, put on their hospital uniforms, and report 
to do the daily work that drives our Nation's progress, they give 
meaning to the simple yet profound belief that if you work hard and take 
responsibility, you can get ahead. However, each year millions of people 
have their shifts cut short by work-related injuries and illnesses, and 
on average, 12 Americans lose their lives on the job every day. On 
Workers Memorial Day, we honor those we have lost and recommit to 
improving conditions for all who work hard to provide for their families 
and contribute to our country.
Throughout our history, the American worker has labored not only to 
erect buildings and cities, but also to raise the standards of our 
Nation's workplaces. Through protests and picket lines, by organizing 
and raising their voices together, workers have won small and large 
victories that have pushed our country closer to ensuring safer and 
healthier jobs for all. Over 40 years ago, the right to a safe workplace 
was written into law with the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 
1969 and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Since then, 
job-related deaths, injuries, and illnesses have decreased; but there is 
more progress to be made, and we cannot grow complacent in the fight for 
better working conditions.
My Administration continues to bolster workers' rights with millions of 
dollars in funding targeted at inspecting hazardous workplaces and 
helping employers understand and comply with safety and health 
regulations. Additionally, to ensure companies receiving taxpayer money 
maintain a safe workplace, last year I signed an Executive Order to 
crack down on Federal contractors who put workers' safety and pay at 
risk. By creating incentives for better compliance and a process for 
contractors to follow basic workplace protection laws, we are sending a 
strong message throughout the economy: if you want to do business with 
the United States, you must respect our workers.
American laborers form the backbone of our economy--but our economic 
growth should never come at the cost of their safety or well-being. 
Those who work every day to put food on the table, provide for their 
families, or care for their fellow citizens should know their country 
has their back. Today, as we remember women and men taken from us too 
soon, we remind ourselves that even one life lost to a preventable job-
related incident is one too many, and we focus our efforts on creating a 
world where success at the workplace is determined only by the strength 
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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 28, 2015, 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-seventh day 
of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9261 of April 30, 2015

Jewish American Heritage Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

From our Nation's earliest days, Jewish Americans have been a critical 
part of our story. In the face of unspeakable discrimination and 
adversity, they have fought tirelessly to realize their piece of the 
American dream and the promise of our founding, holding tight to the 
belief that a better day lies ahead. Their relentless spirit and 
remarkable achievements have enriched our country, stirred our 
conscience, and challenged us to extend the miracles of freedom and 
security. This month, we honor the vast contributions Jewish Americans 
have made to our world, and we recommit to standing up for the 
traditions we believe in and the values we share.
As we celebrate the rich heritage of the Jewish American community, it 
is impossible to separate their accomplishments from the struggles of 
Jewish people around the world. American Jews have worked to strengthen 
the promise of religious freedom because their ancestors were tested 
from the moment they came together and professed their faith. Today, 
they continue to teach us empathy and compassion, inspired by the 
lessons of their parents and grandparents who knew how it felt to be a 
stranger, and to stand up for a more perfect Union for all--relentlessly 
pursuing tikkun olam--because they have always understood that we must 
recognize ourselves in the struggles of our fellow man.
This year, Jewish American Heritage Month begins as the world 
commemorates the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Dachau by 
American soldiers, and we are once again reminded that the vibrant 
culture of the Jewish people has not always been embraced. As tragic 
events show us all too often, Jewish communities continue to confront 
hostility and bigotry, including in America. Our Nation shares an 
obligation to condemn and combat anti-Semitism and hatred wherever it 
exists, and we remain committed to standing against the ugly tide of 
anti-Semitism in all its forms, including in the denial or 
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In celebrating the contributions of the Jewish people to the progress of 
our country, we also reaffirm America's unwavering commitment to the 
security of the State of Israel and the close bonds between our two 
nations and our peoples.
For centuries, Jews have reached for the blessings of freedom and 
opportunity in the United States. Today--as pillars of their families 
and leaders in their communities--Jewish Americans represent a link in 
an unbroken chain of perseverance. During Jewish American Heritage 
Month, we celebrate the hard-fought progress won through struggle and 
sacrifice, and we rededicate ourselves to building a world where 
diversity is cherished and faith is protected.
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 2015 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 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 fifteen, and of the Independence of the 
United States of America the two hundred and thirty-ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9262 of April 30, 2015

National Building Safety Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

From skyscrapers and schools to hospitals and homes, America's buildings 
are the foundations of our communities. When disasters strike, we rely 
on the structural integrity of our buildings to keep us safe. This 
month, we pay tribute to the innovative professionals who implement our 
safety standards, and we redouble our efforts to make our buildings as 
resilient as our people.
All Americans can take action to protect their loved ones and their 
property by preparing their homes and workplaces for any disaster. If 
earthquakes are common where you live, you can restrain heavy 
appliances, anchor tall bookcases and file cabinets, and install latches 
on drawers and cabinet doors. To protect against hurricanes, tornadoes, 
and high winds, you can reinforce garage doors and prepare covers for 
your windows and house doors. To learn more about how to prepare for all 
types of disasters and improve the safety and resilience of the places 
in which you spend time, visit www.Ready.gov.
My Administration is committed to creating stronger, safer, disaster-
resistant communities and to empowering Americans to do their part. We 
are collaborating with engineers, scientists, construction workers, and 
other professionals to develop cutting-edge tools focused on bolstering 
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of our buildings and infrastructure while also improving their energy 
efficiency--because we can increase our Nation's resilience while also 
being good stewards of our environment. And we are working with States, 
tribal leaders, and local partners to ensure neighborhoods across our 
Nation adopt the most up-to-date building codes and standards that not 
only help protect individuals and their families, but also support the 
needs of our cities and towns.
As our Nation faces longer wildfire seasons, more severe droughts, 
heavier rainfall, and more frequent flooding in a changing climate, 
safeguarding the resilience of our infrastructure is more critical than 
ever. That is why, as part of my Climate Action Plan, my Administration 
is committed to building infrastructure that can withstand more frequent 
and more devastating natural disasters. To support these efforts, 
earlier this year I established a flood standard for new and rebuilt 
federally funded structures in and around floodplains, ensuring taxpayer 
dollars are well spent on resilient infrastructure while reducing the 
risk and cost of future flood disasters.
Across the United States, buildings bring us together and protect us 
from harm. As a Nation, our capacity to continue to withstand threats 
and recover quickly from disaster depends on what we do today. During 
National Building Safety Month, let us rededicate ourselves to making 
the places we live, work, and play more stable and secure 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 2015 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 fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9263 of April 30, 2015

National Foster Care Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

At the heart of the American story is the simple truth that all children 
should have a fair chance at success, no matter who they are or where 
they come from. Central to this promise of opportunity are the love and 
support of family--which all girls and boys deserve, but not enough 
have. During National Foster Care Month, we recommit to caring for all 
our Nation's daughters and sons, and we reaffirm our basic belief: in 
America, there is a place for everyone, and no young person should feel 
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Over the last decade, our Nation has made significant progress in 
reducing the number of young people in foster care, but we have more 
work to do to ensure all children can thrive in a safe and nurturing 
environment. Today, there are over 400,000 boys and girls in our foster 
care system. More than 100,000 of them are waiting to be adopted, and 
every year, 23,000 young people age out of the system--never having 
found the security of a permanent home. There also continue to be 
disproportionate numbers of African-American and Native American youth 
in the foster care system, compounding the disparities these communities 
too often face.
All young people, regardless of what they look like, which religion they 
follow, who they love, or the gender they identify with, deserve the 
chance to dream and grow in a loving, permanent home. When our Nation's 
daughters and sons lack stable homes and strong support structures, they 
face enormous barriers to reaching their fullest potential--difficulties 
no child should have to experience, especially not on their own. And 
those who age out of the foster care system often face obstacles as they 
transition into adulthood, including challenges completing their 
education, remaining financially secure, and staying out of the justice 
system.
My Administration is committed to expanding what is possible for all our 
Nation's children and empowering them to overcome every challenge they 
face. From day one, we have been working to create a better, more-
supportive foster care system, and we have taken steps to increase the 
safety, permanency, and well-being of America's children. Last year, we 
announced new initiatives to help protect the financial security of 
foster youth, expand their opportunities for education and employment, 
and keep them out of the justice system. We are partnering with State 
and tribal leaders to support innovative strategies that strengthen 
families, improve the foster care system, and prevent children from 
entering it in the first place, and each day we continue the fight to 
secure every child's right to earn their piece of the American dream.
We know that children are best raised in families, not institutions. And 
each year, men and women of all backgrounds open their homes and hearts 
to foster children. These selfless individuals step up and serve as 
loving parents and family members and dedicated teachers, mentors, 
caseworkers, and faith leaders--helping foster children realize their 
highest aspirations despite the great odds stacked against them. My 
Administration is striving to bolster all those who support foster 
children by providing the resources and assistance they need. With so 
many children waiting for loving homes, it is important to ensure all 
qualified caregivers have the opportunity to serve as foster or adoptive 
parents, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender 
identity, or marital status. That is why we are working to break down 
the barriers that exist and investing in efforts to recruit more 
qualified parents for children in foster care.
In the face of often unimaginable challenges, foster children 
demonstrate extraordinary courage and determination. Their resolve 
reminds us that we have obligations to them and to one another, and that 
we all share in the responsibility of lifting up our Nation's youth. 
This month, we honor these young people and all those who dedicate 
themselves to making a difference in the lives of girls and boys in 
foster care. Let us each recognize the large and small ways we can 
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every month, and together let us reach for the day when everyone knows 
the love and safety of a permanent 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 May 2015 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 fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9264 of April 30, 2015

National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Sports are a fundamental part of American culture. They foster our 
country's competitive drive, help us stay healthy, and teach us what it 
takes to succeed--not only on the softball diamond or the basketball 
court, but also in life. Sports and fitness reflect our national 
character, and they help us unlock our full potential. During National 
Physical Fitness and Sports Month, we recognize parents, coaches, 
educators, and all those who instill in our children the importance of 
regular exercise, and we invite all people to invest in their own well-
being by finding a way to be active each day.
Physical fitness is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. 
Regular exercise can produce long-term health benefits; it can help 
prevent chronic diseases, combat obesity, relieve stress, and increase 
the chances of living longer. By making physical activity part of your 
daily routine--at least 30 minutes for adults and 60 minutes for 
children--you can put yourself on the path to better physical and mental 
health.
This year marks the fifth anniversary of First Lady Michelle Obama's 
Let's Move! initiative, which has helped increase opportunities for 
physical activity and inspire Americans of all ages to lead healthy, 
active lives. To celebrate, the First Lady is challenging everyone to 
GimmeFive things they are doing to eat better, be more active, and live 
more healthfully. To join the fun and find new ways to stay fit, 
challenge your family, friends, and colleagues to GimmeFive this month.
Communities all across our country have embraced my Administration's 
national call to action and encouraged each other to stay active and 
make smart life choices. The President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and 
Nutrition is also promoting physical activity to ensure all Americans 
have the chances they deserve to lead healthy lives. Their I Can Do It, 
You Can Do It! program is working to empower Americans with disabilities 
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certain they have equal opportunities to participate in regular physical 
activity in their schools and communities. And the Go4Life campaign is 
helping older Americans, including those with chronic conditions, to be 
active every day.
By making daily healthy choices, all Americans can strengthen their 
bodies and minds and build a foundation that supports their greatest 
aspirations. This month, let us encourage one another to get involved in 
sports and fitness activities and together, forge a healthier future for 
ourselves, our loved ones, and our Nation. To learn how you can get 
involved, visit www.LetsMove.gov and www.Fitness.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 May 2015 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 fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9265 of April 30, 2015

Law Day, U.S.A., 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Throughout the world, the rule of law is central to the promise of a 
safe, free, and just society. Respect for and adherence to the rule of 
law is the premise upon which the United States was founded, and it has 
been a cornerstone of my Presidency. America's commitment to this 
fundamental principle sustains our democracy--it guides our progress, 
helps to ensure all people receive fair treatment, and protects our 
Government of, by, and for the people.
This Law Day, we celebrate a milestone in the extraordinary history of 
the rule of law by marking the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta. 
Centuries ago, when kings, emperors, and warlords reigned over much of 
the world, it was this extraordinary document--agreed to by the King of 
England in 1215--that first spelled out the rights and liberties of man. 
The ideals of the Magna Carta inspired America's forefathers to define 
and protect many of the rights expressed in our founding documents, 
which we continue to cherish today.
The Magna Carta has also provided a framework for constitutional 
democracies throughout the world, and my Administration is committed to 
supporting good governance based upon the rule of law. Around the globe, 
we support strong civil institutions, independent judiciaries, and open 
government--because the rule of force must give way to the rule of law. 
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prosperity here in the United States, and as President, I will continue 
to work to bolster our systems of justice and advance efforts that do 
the same overseas.
America is and always has been a nation of laws. Our institutions of 
justice are vital to securing the promise of our country, and they are 
bound up with the values and beliefs that have united peoples through 
the ages. The United States and our citizens are inextricably linked to 
all those around the world doing the hard work of strengthening the rule 
of law--joined in common purpose by our mutual interest in building 
freer, fairer, more just societies.
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, 2015, 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 fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9266 of April 30, 2015

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

The rich heritage of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific 
Islanders spans the world and the depths of America's history. 
Generation after generation, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have 
forged a proud legacy that reflects the spirit of our Nation--a country 
that values the contributions of everyone who calls America home. During 
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we honor the 
perseverance of those who courageously reached for their hopes and 
dreams in a new land, and we celebrate the important impact the AAPI 
community has made on our Nation's progress.
From the more than one million immigrants who journeyed across the 
Pacific and arrived on Angel Island to the Chinese-American laborers who 
risked their lives to link our coasts by rail, the determination of this 
vibrant community represents the best of our national character. In each 
chapter of our country's story--in places like Selma and the grape 
fields of Delano, during the moments where our Nation's destiny has been 
decided--AAPIs of all backgrounds have set inspiring examples as leaders 
and trailblazers, united by a common hope for civil rights, equal 
treatment, and a better tomorrow for all Americans.
Through times of hardship and in the face of enduring prejudice, these 
women and men have persisted and forged ahead to help strengthen our 
Union. Native Hawaiians have fought to protect their treasured 
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language, and lands. And AAPI patriots have defended the beliefs for 
which we stand. Seventy years ago, the United States and our allies 
secured a lasting peace throughout the Asia Pacific region and much of 
the world--a victory achieved in part by thousands of Filipino Americans 
who fought valiantly but were denied compensation, and also by Japanese 
Americans who served this country even as the freedom of their loved 
ones was denied.
Fifty years ago, the United States opened new doors of opportunity to 
more Asian and Pacific Islander immigrants through the Immigration and 
Nationality Act of 1965, ending the arbitrary and outdated policies that 
unfairly limited the potential of entire regions. This year also marks 
the 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, which brought new 
Vietnamese, Cambodian, Hmong, and Laotian communities to this country. 
But as we recognize the enormous progress America has made, we must also 
acknowledge the many struggles AAPIs continue to experience in the face 
of persistent inequality and bigotry, including barriers to equal access 
to education, employment, and health care. South Asian Americans--
especially those who are Muslim, Hindu, or Sikh--too often face 
senseless violence and harassment due only to the color of their skin or 
the tenets of their faith. And to this day, many AAPIs continue to live 
in the shadows and are separated from their families due to our broken 
immigration system.
My Administration is committed to addressing these unmet needs and the 
ugly discrimination that still exists. I was proud to re-establish the 
White House Initiative on AAPIs soon after I took office, to foster 
opportunities for increased access to and involvement in Federal 
programs. As part of that effort, my Administration is expanding its 
regional network of Federal leaders and hosting community meetings 
across the country to better understand the needs of the diverse AAPI 
community. Last year, I announced my intent to take actions that would 
allow more high-skilled immigrants, graduates, and entrepreneurs to stay 
and contribute to our economy, and I continue to call on the Congress to 
pass comprehensive immigration reform. To highlight the tremendous 
growth of the AAPI community and my Administration's commitment to 
increasing opportunity for AAPIs everywhere, this month we will host the 
White House Summit on AAPIs--an unprecedented and historic all-day 
convening of senior Federal officials and community leaders from across 
the country.
As we commemorate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we 
pay tribute to all those in the AAPI community who have striven for a 
brighter future for the next generation. Together, let us recommit to 
embracing the diversity that enriches our Nation and to ensuring all our 
people have an equal chance to succeed in the country we love.
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 2015 as Asian 
American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans 
to visit www.WhiteHouse.gov/AAPI to learn more about our efforts on 
behalf of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and to observe this 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9267 of April 30, 2015

National Mental Health Awareness Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

This year, approximately one in five American adults--our friends, 
colleagues, and loved ones--will experience a diagnosable mental health 
condition like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or 
post-traumatic stress, and many others will be troubled by significant 
emotional and psychological distress, especially in times of difficulty. 
For most of these people, treatment can be effective and recovery is 
possible. Yet today, millions of Americans still do not receive the care 
they need. This month, we stand with those who live with mental illness, 
and we recommit to ensuring all Americans have access to quality, 
affordable care.
In the past decade, our Nation has made extraordinary progress in 
recognizing severe psychological distress and diagnosing and treating 
mental illness, and my Administration is committed to building on that 
success. The Affordable Care Act extends mental health and substance use 
disorder benefits and parity protections to over 60 million Americans. 
Protections under the law also prohibit insurers from denying coverage 
because of pre-existing conditions like a diagnosis of mental illness 
and require most insurance plans to cover recommended preventive 
services without copays, including behavioral assessments for children 
and depression screenings. As part of the BRAIN Initiative, we are 
funding innovative research that aims to revolutionize our understanding 
of conditions that affect the brain, such as mental health disorders, 
and to improve the lives of all who live with them. And we continue to 
invest in community health centers, enabling them to expand access to 
mental health services where they are needed most.
As Americans, we have a sacred obligation to provide those who suffer 
from the invisible wounds of war with the support they have earned. 
Earlier this year, I was proud to sign the Clay Hunt SAV Act, which 
authorized additional steps to address mental health and prevent suicide 
among veterans. This law will build on my Administration's ongoing work 
to bolster mental health services for service members, veterans, and 
their families. We recently established a new policy that will ensure 
the continuity of mental health medications during service members' 
transitions to care at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and we 
took action to make certain those receiving mental health care are 
connected to mental health professionals as they transition to the VA or 
a community provider. My Administration has also worked to increase the 
number of counselors available to our veterans and to expand the 
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Despite how common it is to experience severe psychological distress, 
substance use problems, and mental illness, there is still considerable 
stigma associated with mental health treatment. This month, we must 
bring mental illness out of the shadows and encourage treatment for 
those who might benefit; it is our shared responsibility to recognize 
the signs of psychological and emotional distress and to support those 
in need. We must strive to remove the stigma around mental illness and 
its treatment, overcome fear and misunderstanding, and make sure all 
those dealing with a mental health issue know they are not alone. Asking 
for help is not a sign of weakness--taking action to help yourself is a 
sign of strength. If you or someone you know is in need of immediate 
assistance, 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 2015 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 fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9268 of April 30, 2015

Older Americans Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In America, every person who is willing to work hard and play by the 
rules should be able to build a life of opportunity and prosperity. We 
learned this simple truth from our oldest generation--the women and men 
who relentlessly pursued progress throughout the 20th century. Drivers 
of enormous change, they have enriched our Nation and bravely defended 
the values we cherish; they have broken down barriers and blazed 
pathways for all who followed; and they have raised us all and endowed 
us with a freer, fairer, more equal world.
After a lifetime of contributions, they have earned our care and 
respect, and they deserve to live out their years with dignity and 
independence. Our Nation is strongest when older Americans live 
comfortably in their golden years and have the opportunity to continue 
to contribute to the fabric of the country and society they helped to 
shape. This month, we celebrate the accomplishments and sacrifices of 
our elders, and we reaffirm our belief that the promise of our Nation 
extends to Americans of all ages.
The United States is entering a new era, and the face of our Nation is 
growing older and more diverse. For the next 15 years, thousands of 
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will reach retirement age every day, and by 2030, there will be more 
than twice as many older Americans as there were at the beginning of 
this century. This growing population is a tremendous national asset. By 
changing the way we think and talk about aging--by focusing on the 
opportunities of aging rather than the limitations--we can work to 
maximize the potential of this generation and ensure they continue to 
thrive as they age.
To address the changing landscape of aging and advance policies that 
help older Americans pursue their fullest measure of happiness, this 
summer my Administration will host the 2015 White House Conference on 
Aging. By connecting older Americans, their families, caregivers, 
advocates, community leaders, and experts, the Conference is an 
important chance to continue our efforts to safeguard retirement 
security, promote healthy aging, provide long-term services and support, 
and protect older Americans from abuse, neglect, and financial 
exploitation.
This year also marks the 50th anniversary of Medicare, Medicaid, and the 
Older Americans Act, as well as the 80th anniversary of Social Security. 
For decades, these landmark achievements have stood as pillars of 
economic opportunity for millions of Americans and reflected the promise 
we make to our seniors. As President, I have worked tirelessly to 
strengthen these programs. Throughout the last half-century, the Older 
Americans Act has empowered older Americans by upholding their rights 
and supporting social and nutrition services, as well as a nationwide 
network of employment, training, and research programs. These vital 
services help millions of seniors across our Nation. I am also proud of 
the progress we have made during my Administration to improve Medicare, 
which provides essential health care and security for older Americans. 
And I am committed to further strengthening Medicare by bolstering 
access to care for beneficiaries, encouraging better outcomes, and 
improving long-term sustainability.
Social Security is one of the most important and successful programs 
ever established in the United States, and we must make certain it is 
solvent and viable for the American people, now and in the future. I am 
fighting to ensure any reforms will protect retirement security for the 
most vulnerable, including low-income seniors, and maintain the robust 
disability and survivors' benefits that help families after they have 
paid into the system. To build on this legacy, I started the myRA 
program, a new type of savings account that provides additional pathways 
for Americans to build their nest egg, and I have called for new rules 
to require financial advisors to put their clients' interests before 
their own--ensuring all who responsibly prepare for retirement receive 
the best advice possible.
Our elders forged a bright future for all our Nation's children, and 
they deserve the best America has to offer. As heirs to their proud 
legacy, we must reach for the world they have made possible. During 
Older Americans Month, we lift up all those whose life's work has made 
ours a little easier, and we recommit to showing them the fullest care, 
support, and respect of a grateful 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 May 2015 as Older 
Americans Month. I call upon all Americans of all ages to acknowledge 
the contributions of older Americans during this month and throughout 
the year.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9269 of April 30, 2015

Loyalty Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

As Americans, we are united not by the circumstances of our birth or our 
station in life, but by our fidelity to a set of shared ideals and 
unalienable rights. The principles of freedom, justice, and equality for 
all are at the very core of who we are as a Nation. We believe firmly in 
the power of democracy and opportunity--but we know that these blessings 
are only what we make of them, and that our experiment in self-
government gives work and purpose to each new generation. Today, we 
recommit to the profoundly patriotic work of doing all we can to better 
the country we love.
Throughout the course of our history, our values have sustained us 
through periods of tremendous struggle and times of great prosperity. 
They found expression in the courage of patriots who loved this country 
so much that they were willing to risk everything to realize its 
promise. It was an enormous faith in what our country could be that led 
hopeful women and men to march on Washington, waving the American Flag--
even as they were denied their fundamental rights. And it was the 
understanding that our Union is a constant work in progress that guided 
our forebears through places like Seneca Falls, Selma, and Stonewall.
As a Nation, we know the journey to perfect our Union is unending, and 
we are strong enough to be self-critical. We can look upon our 
imperfections and decide that it is within our power to remake our 
country to more closely align with our highest ideals. On Loyalty Day, 
we reaffirm the belief that loving this great Nation requires more than 
singing its praises or avoiding uncomfortable truths. It requires the 
willingness to speak out for what is right and to recognize that change 
depends on our actions, our attitudes, and the values we teach our 
children. Let us never forget America is exceptional because we each 
have the capacity to shape our own destiny and change the course of our 
Union's history.
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, 2015, as Loyalty Day. This Loyalty 
Day, I call upon all the people of the United States to join in support 
of this national observance, whether by displaying the Flag of the 
United States or pledging allegiance to the Republic for which it 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9270 of May 1, 2015

National Small Business Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

America's small businesses are the backbone of our economy, employing 
half of our country's private sector workforce and creating nearly two 
out of every three new jobs in our country. Representing the 
quintessential American ideals of hard work and ingenuity, small 
businesses--from startups to mom-and-pop shops--are crucial to our 
national prosperity and economic security. During National Small 
Business Week, we recommit to advancing these vital enterprises, and we 
celebrate their contributions to our collective American story.
From day one, my Administration has made supporting our Nation's small 
businesses a priority. We have fought to ensure our tax code reflects 
our values and encourages growth, and part of that effort includes 
making sure those who take risks and do the hard work of turning a good 
idea into a great business get a fair deal. That is why I have signed 
into law 18 different tax cuts for small businesses, which are helping 
them thrive in the 21st-century economy. By investing in our 
infrastructure, expanding access to credit, and assisting entrepreneurs 
as they start out and scale up, we are continuing to bolster America's 
small business community.
My Administration is committed to ensuring small businesses have the 
tools, resources, and expertise they need to succeed. Last year, we 
built on the success of my QuickPay initiative--which has already 
generated over $1 billion in cost savings for small businesses--by 
launching SupplierPay, a new partnership with the private sector to 
strengthen small businesses by increasing their working capital. The 
Affordable Care Act is working to expand insurance coverage, reduce 
health care costs, and improve the quality of care--all of which help 
small businesses and our economy. Additionally, the law allows small 
businesses access to SHOP, a competitive marketplace where they can look 
for coverage that meets their needs and where they cannot be charged 
more for operating in blue-collar industries, employing women, or 
insuring people with pre-existing conditions. We are also focused on 
injecting capital into emerging, entrepreneurial communities, supporting 
ventures operated by women, veterans, and underserved populations. And 
we continue to work to open new markets for small exporters because we 
know trade promotion bolsters our small businesses and their employees.
Our small businesses represent what is best about our Nation--the idea 
that with determination and responsibility, anyone can build a better 
life for themselves and their loved ones. For more than two centuries, 
American innovation has sparked ideas that have changed our lives and 
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of our history for the better. This week, we recognize the role small 
businesses play as pillars of our communities and engines of our growing 
economy, and we rededicate ourselves to fostering the entrepreneurial 
spirit that has forged the strongest economy the world has ever known.
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 8, 
2015, 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 first day of May, 
in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the Independence of 
the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9271 of May 1, 2015

Public Service Recognition Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

A Government of, by, and for the people is sustained only through the 
hard work and extraordinary sacrifice of millions of citizens willing to 
serve the country they love. From the moment an early band of patriots 
first came together to secure the blessings of liberty for all, public 
servants have worked to create a more perfect Union. Today--in every 
city and every town--Americans proudly carry forward this tradition of 
service, which has built our Nation and strengthened its promise. This 
week, we recognize all those who dedicate their lives to this noble 
pursuit, and we celebrate the tremendous difference they make every day.
In the face of difficult challenges, public servants give new life to 
the values that bind our Nation together. Civil servants are scientists 
and teachers, social workers and first responders--they are the leaders 
of today's progress and the innovators of tomorrow's breakthroughs. With 
determination and resolve, they defend our country overseas and work to 
widen the circle of opportunity and prosperity here at home. And despite 
tough circumstances--including pay freezes, budget cuts, sequestration, 
and a political climate that too often does not sufficiently value their 
work--these exceptional leaders continue to make real the fundamental 
truth that people who love their country can change it.
With more than 2 million civilian workers and more than 1 million active 
duty service members, our Federal workforce represents extraordinary 
possibility. Our Government can and must be a force for good, and 
together, we can make sure our democracy works for all Americans. We 
know there are some things we do better when we join in common purpose, 
and with hard work and a commitment worthy of our Nation's potential, we 
can keep our country safe, guarantee basic security, and ensure everyone 
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As President, I am dedicated to engaging our workforce and investing in 
the people who strive every day to help our Nation live up to its 
limitless promise. My Administration is advancing efforts to train and 
develop the next generation of civil servants and equip them with the 
skills to lead change, build coalitions, and collaborate across 
Government to solve big problems. We are also finding new ways to 
improve how we recruit, empower, and retain the most diverse and very 
best talent, ensuring careers in public service will continue to attract 
the brightest of the coming generations. I am committed to lifting up 
the outstanding work that is done every day and to fostering an 
environment where all our employees feel valued, engaged, and included.
Public service is a calling which has meant so much to so many. It 
embodies our sense of shared values and reflects our drive to serve a 
cause beyond our own--to give back to our Nation, leave our mark, and 
nudge history forward. There is no greater opportunity to help more 
people or to make a bigger difference. During Public Service Recognition 
Week, we honor the women and men who power our local, State, and Federal 
governments, and we recommit to tackling the toughest challenges with 
the most talented workforce.
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 3 through May 9, 
2015, as Public Service Recognition Week. I call upon all Americans to 
recognize the hard work and dedication of our Nation's public servants 
and to observe this week by expressing their gratitude and appreciation 
through appropriate activities, events, and programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of May, 
in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the Independence of 
the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9272 of May 4, 2015

National Charter Schools Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In today's global economy, a high-quality education is one of the best 
investments we can make in a child's future, and it is central to the 
promise that in America, where you start should not determine how far 
you can go. No matter who they are or where they come from, all children 
deserve the best education possible. During National Charter Schools 
Week, we recognize the role public charter schools play in providing 
America's daughters and sons with a chance to reach their fullest 
potential, and we recommit to strengthening our Nation's classrooms for 
all.
Innovation and experimentation are essential to bolstering our education 
system for the 21st century. As independent public schools, charter 
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are able to try new models of learning and methods that encourage 
academic excellence and set students on a path to success. They are 
laboratories of learning and incubators for the ideas of tomorrow, but 
this flexibility comes with high standards and accountability. When a 
charter school does not measure up--when one is underperforming and not 
improving--we must make the tough decision to shut it down. But when 
charter schools are successful, they can help spur systemic reform, and 
their approaches can be replicated in classrooms across America. Today, 
especially in some of our Nation's most disadvantaged communities, 
successful charter schools are an important partner in increasing access 
to a high-quality education and closing the achievement gap.
I am dedicated to providing every child access to a complete and 
competitive education, and harnessing the power of American ingenuity 
has been vital to this commitment. My Administration has challenged 
States to raise education standards, improve teacher effectiveness, and 
adopt new strategies to help struggling schools. As part of this 
unprecedented effort, we have expanded support for high-performing 
public charter schools and given States the opportunity to embrace new 
ideas that improve all our Nation's classrooms. Our comprehensive 
approach to education reform has demonstrated that innovation yields 
results that benefit all students, that progress is possible, and that a 
world-class education can be within reach for all our young people. As 
President, I will continue to build on this success and work to ensure 
all children receive an education worthy of their potential.
Today, our Nation's very best charter schools are gateways to higher 
education and endless possibilities, lifting up students of all 
backgrounds and empowering them to achieve a brighter future. This week, 
we honor the parents, educators, and civic leaders who make the vision 
of charter schools a reality, and we continue our work to safeguard the 
promise that an education--one that expands horizons, challenges minds, 
and inspires a new generation of thinkers, doers, and dreamers--is 
within the reach of every girl and boy.
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 3 through May 9, 
2015, 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 fourth day of May, 
in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the Independence of 
the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9273 of May 4, 2015

National Teacher Appreciation Day and National Teacher Appreciation 
Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In America, every child is born with limitless promise, and each 
deserves a chance to achieve their dreams. A world-class education can 
unlock a young person's full potential and empower them with the 
knowledge and skills to reach their highest aspirations. As a Nation, we 
must provide every girl and boy in America with such an opportunity, and 
this cannot happen without great teachers. On National Teacher 
Appreciation Day and during National Teacher Appreciation Week, we honor 
America's outstanding teachers and the vital role they play in the lives 
of our children and the success of our country.
In classrooms across America, talented and hardworking teachers are 
nurturing a new generation of thinkers, doers, and dreamers. They teach 
the subjects and skills that will fuel the next century of growth and 
innovation, as well as the virtues and values--like character, 
compassion, creativity, and resilience--that will prepare their students 
to take on the challenges of the future. Our best teachers are role 
models who show our kids how to work hard and pursue a brighter 
tomorrow. They encourage our children's passions, inspire their 
imaginations, and help them realize the best versions of themselves.
Teaching is an all-encompassing commitment, and teachers make enormous 
sacrifices to support their students. My Administration is dedicated to 
promoting excellence in teaching and ensuring all teachers have the 
resources, support, and tools necessary to succeed in their classrooms. 
We are working to strengthen the ways we prepare, develop, support, and 
advance America's teachers. And as part of this effort, I have called 
for an all-hands-on-deck approach to prepare an additional 100,000 
teachers in the important fields of science, math, engineering, and 
technology--a STEM Master Teacher Corps--to serve as beacons of 
excellence in teaching as well as leaders and mentors for their 
colleagues. Additionally, through the Teach to Lead initiative, the 
Department of Education is empowering teachers to have a voice in what 
happens in their schools and their profession without leaving the 
classroom. And we are working with States to implement best practices 
that will help more of our best teachers--across all disciplines--reach 
the communities and children who are most in need.
Great teachers make a lasting impact on their students' lives. When a 
young person learns from an exceptional teacher, they are more likely to 
graduate, attend college, and succeed later in life. Teachers lift up 
the next generation and enrich our Nation, and they deserve our 
gratitude and thanks. This week, as we remember the teachers who touched 
our lives and shaped our futures, let us recommit to supporting those 
who serve in America's classrooms. By investing in our Nation's 
teachers, we can build a world where every girl and boy can dream big, 
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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 5, 2015, as 
National Teacher Appreciation Day and May 3 through May 9, 2015, as 
National Teacher Appreciation Week. I call upon students, parents, and 
all Americans to recognize the hard work and dedication of our Nation's 
teachers and to observe this day and this week by supporting teachers 
through appropriate activities, events, and programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of May, 
in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the Independence of 
the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9274 of May 6, 2015

National Day of Prayer, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

When women and men of all backgrounds and beliefs are free to practice 
their faiths without fear or coercion, it bolsters our religious 
communities and helps to lift up diverse and vibrant societies 
throughout our world. In America, our Nation is stronger because we 
welcome and respect people of all faiths, and because we protect the 
fundamental right of all peoples to practice their faith how they 
choose, to change their faith, or to practice no faith at all, and to do 
so free from persecution and discrimination. Today, as we pause in 
solemn reflection, we celebrate the religious liberty we cherish here at 
home, and we recommit to standing up for religious freedom around the 
world.
For many of us, prayer is an important expression of faith--an essential 
act of worship and a daily discipline that allows reflection, provides 
guidance, and offers solace. Through prayer we find the strength to do 
God's work: to feed the hungry, care for the poor, comfort the 
afflicted, and make peace where there is strife. In times of uncertainty 
or tragedy, Americans offer humble supplications for comfort for those 
who mourn, for healing for those who are sick, and for protection for 
those who are in harm's way. When we pray, we are reminded that we are 
not alone--our hope is a common hope, our pain is shared, and we are all 
children of God.
Around the globe, too few know the protections we enjoy in America. 
Millions of individuals worldwide are subjected to discrimination, 
abuse, and sanctioned violence simply for exercising their religion or 
choosing not to claim a faith. Communities are threatened with genocide 
and driven from their homelands because of who they are or how they 
pray. The United States will continue to stand against these 
reprehensible attacks, work to end them, and protect religious freedom 
throughout the world. And we remember those who are prisoners of 
conscience--who are held unjustly because of their faiths or beliefs--
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In the face of tremendous challenges, prayer is a powerful force for 
peace, justice, and a brighter, more hopeful tomorrow. Today, as we join 
together in fellowship, we seek to see our own reflection in the 
struggle of others, to be our brothers' and sisters' keepers, and to 
keep faith--in one another, in the promise of our Nation, and in the 
Almighty.
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 7, 2015, 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 sixth day of May, 
in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the Independence of 
the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9275 of May 7, 2015

Military Spouse Appreciation Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

The strength of our Nation's military comes not just from the brave 
women and men who defend the values we cherish, but also from their 
families, who serve alongside them and make great sacrifices in service 
to our country. With determination and unshakable resolve, military 
spouses endure long absences and shoulder the burdens of war, constantly 
wondering what kind of dangers lie ahead for their loved ones. Through 
numerous moves and difficult deployments--often as they uproot their 
lives and families and restart their careers--their steadfast devotion 
to their spouses and to our Nation represents the best our country has 
to offer. On Military Spouse Appreciation Day, we recognize the selfless 
heroes who stand with the finest fighting force the world has ever 
known, and we honor their relentless courage and commitment.
To fulfill our sacred promise to our service members and their loved 
ones, my Administration has made supporting our military families a top 
priority. We are working to make consistent and effective family 
services available, including mental health care and counseling, 
deployment and relocation assistance, and child care and youth programs. 
Through programs like the Post-9/11 GI Bill, we are investing in the 
education and skills of our military families, and with my Executive 
authority, I have taken action to protect those who have earned these 
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actors and unscrupulous practices, ensuring they have the proper 
information and support they need to make informed decisions about their 
education.
The wives, husbands, and partners of our service members bring 
adaptability, creativity, resilience, and leadership--skills they 
demonstrate every day--to the workforce, and it is unacceptable when any 
military spouse struggles to find work and support their family. That is 
why we launched the Military Spouse Employment Partnership, an online 
resource to connect military spouses with meaningful career 
opportunities and companies that are eager to hire them. And we are 
reminding businesses across our country that if they want the job done 
right, they should hire a military spouse.
Four years ago, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden launched 
the Joining Forces initiative, calling on Americans across our country 
to rally around service members, veterans, and their spouses. By raising 
awareness about the unique aspects of military life, they are helping 
ensure military spouses have all the opportunities and benefits they 
deserve. To learn more and get involved, visit www.JoiningForces.gov.
Military spouses serve alongside our troops through trial and triumph, 
and in their example, we see the bravery and pride that reflect who we 
are as a Nation. These homefront heroes deserve respect and support 
worthy of their sacrifice and grace--every day, they should know their 
country supports them, is there for them, and is grateful for all they 
do on our behalf.
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 8, 2015, 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 seventh day of May, 
in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the Independence of 
the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9276 of May 8, 2015

National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week, 
2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

American infrastructure is the foundation of our economy--helping 
businesses move products, getting workers to the job, and ensuring 
families make it home to their loved ones each night. All year, we rely 
on our transportation networks to sustain our way of life, and on 
National Defense Transportation Day and during National Transportation 
Week, we pause to reaffirm the importance of infrastructure and the role 
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Today, our Nation's investment in transportation lags behind the rest of 
the world. Over half of America's major roads are in less than good 
condition, and a quarter of our bridges require significant repair or 
cannot handle today's traffic, costing businesses and consumers billions 
in unnecessary freight expenses. Countless hours and dollars are lost 
navigating bad roads, making transportation costs--from wasted gas to 
commercial trucking costs that are passed on to the consumer--one of the 
biggest expenses for the average American family.
America's commitment to connect two coasts forged the Transcontinental 
Railroad, and our need for a robust network of roads fueled the 
Interstate Highway System. The United States was once a leader in 
infrastructure, and my Administration is dedicated to restoring this 
legacy by making investments that will improve the competitiveness of 
our economy while creating jobs and expanding opportunity for all 
hardworking Americans. Last year, we launched the Build America 
Investment Initiative to give cities and States innovative opportunities 
to partner with the private sector on infrastructure funding. We are 
continuing to advance major highway and port projects, and this year, we 
announced new infrastructure tax proposals that will level the playing 
field for municipalities seeking public-private infrastructure 
partnerships.
Keeping our infrastructure up-to-date is not only crucial to our 
economy, it is essential to our safety and security. The same roads, 
bridges, and ports that we depend on to carry goods to market also 
enable us to deliver lifesaving resources to victims during emergencies. 
In the face of a changing climate, resilient infrastructure that can 
withstand more frequent and more devastating natural disasters is more 
important than ever. To ensure our Nation is prepared in the face of 
crisis and to guarantee service members and first responders can do 
their jobs safely and effectively, we must continue to invest in our 
vital transportation networks.
In a 21st-century economy, businesses set up shop wherever they can find 
the best roads and bridges, the fastest rail and Internet, and the most 
reliable airports and power grids. This week, let us continue our work 
to build the best transportation systems possible and recommit to 
investing in our infrastructure in a way that will keep our economy 
growing--not just for the next few years, but for generations to come.
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 15, 2015, as National Defense 
Transportation Day and May 10 through May 16, 2015, 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 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of May, 
in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the Independence of 
the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9277 of May 8, 2015

Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Each May, our Nation salutes the American women and men who put their 
lives on the line every day to maintain public safety and hold 
accountable those who break the law. On Peace Officers Memorial Day and 
during Police Week, we recognize all those who have dedicated their 
lives to this vital task. With heavy hearts, we mourn the heroes taken 
from us only because they chose to serve, and we rededicate ourselves to 
carrying forward their noble legacy.
Our law enforcement officers have extraordinarily tough jobs. They 
regularly work in dangerous environments and in difficult, high-tension 
situations. And they often face challenges deeply rooted in systemic 
problems and broader social issues. These professionals serve to protect 
their communities and strengthen their Nation, and they deserve to go 
home safely to their loved ones at the end of each shift. As President, 
I am committed to making sure America's dedicated police officers 
receive the support and recognition they have earned, and to doing all I 
can to protect those who protect us.
One important way to make policing safer and more effective is by 
continuing to enhance relations and trust between law enforcement and 
the neighborhoods they serve. This will make it easier and safer for 
police officers to do their jobs, and it will strengthen the places we 
live and work. This important task will require our Nation--our 
communities, our law enforcement, and our leaders at every level--to 
come together to commit to meeting this challenge and moving our country 
forward, block by block and neighborhood by neighborhood. As President, 
I firmly believe it is within our power to make progress in our time, 
and I am dedicated to partnering with all those who are willing to do 
this necessary work.
My Administration is taking concrete steps to implement the commonsense, 
pragmatic recommendations my Task Force on 21st Century Policing put 
forward based on input from law enforcement personnel as well as 
criminal justice experts, community leaders, and civil liberties 
advocates. And we are engaging with local jurisdictions so they can 
begin to make the changes that will help ensure that police officers and 
their communities are partners in battling crime and that everyone feels 
safe on and off the job.
Our Nation's police officers are mentors in our schools, familiar faces 
on the corner, and pillars of our communities. They keep our borders 
secure and our roads safe, and in times of crisis, they rush toward 
tragedy. They are hardworking mothers, fathers, daughters, and sons who 
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their lives to public service, working every day to build a brighter 
future for their families and their Nation. Their selfless commitment 
and daily sacrifice represent what is possible for every city, town, and 
reservation in America, and our country has an enormous opportunity to 
lift up the very best law enforcement personnel as examples--not just to 
other officers, but to all who aspire to lives of good citizenship. This 
week and every week, let us remember the patriots who laid down their 
lives for ours and honor all who strive to make our Nation more safe, 
more free, and more just.
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.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, do hereby proclaim May 15, 2015, as Peace Officers Memorial Day 
and May 10 through May 16, 2015, as Police Week. I call upon all 
Americans to observe these events with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities. I also call on the Governors of the United States and its 
Territories, 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 eighth day of May, 
in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the Independence of 
the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9278 of May 8, 2015

Mother's Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Each May, Americans dedicate a day to honor the remarkable women who 
strive and sacrifice all year to ensure ours is a Nation where all 
things are possible. Whether married or single, LGBT or straight, 
biological, adoptive, or foster, mothers are the bedrocks of our lives 
and the foundation of our society. They are our first friends and 
teachers, inspiring us to reach great heights and supporting us no 
matter the challenges we face or the paths we choose. Today, we come 
together to celebrate the women who raised us and who love us 
unconditionally--who do whatever it takes to set us on the road to 
success and want nothing more than for us to lead happy, healthy lives.
Our Nation's mothers are breadwinners, community leaders, and pillars of 
family. For generations, they have blazed new paths--from Seneca Falls 
and Selma to the boardroom, the laboratory, and the forefronts of our 
military conflicts--opening up new possibilities and widening the circle 
of opportunity. Today, these pioneers show us what is possible for 
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and our country. They are our Nation's innovators, tireless workers, 
engines of economic growth, and drivers of progress. And through their 
example, they teach our future dreamers and doers about the value of 
hard work, compassion, service, and personal responsibility.
Today, women are nearly half of the American workforce, and as a Nation, 
we must ensure our policies reflect this reality because no woman should 
have to choose between being a productive employee and a responsible 
mother. All women deserve equal pay for equal work and a living wage, 
and as President, I have fought tirelessly to advance these commonsense 
measures. I continue to call for increased workplace flexibility and 
access to paid leave, including paid sick days, and I have proposed a 
plan that would make quality child care available to every middle-class 
and low-income family with young children. I remain committed to tearing 
down the remaining barriers to mothers' full and equal participation in 
our economy and society--because when mothers succeed, America succeeds 
and policies that benefit women and working families benefit us all.
We owe so much to our mothers, and they deserve policies that support 
them, as well as our profound love and gratitude. On Mother's Day, we 
give thanks to our mothers who lift us up every day. Let us pay respect 
to those who continue to offer us generous love and patient counsel and 
hold fast to the memories of all who live on in our hearts.
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 10, 2015, 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 eighth day of May, 
in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the Independence of 
the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9279 of May 11, 2015

National Women's Health Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

The security of quality, affordable health care should not be a 
privilege--it should be a fundamental right for every person, regardless 
of their sex or gender. Today, the Affordable Care Act is helping to 
secure this right for women across our Nation. The law is saving money 
for women and their families, and it is saving lives--of our mothers, 
daughters, and sisters--and helping more women achieve their fullest 
potential. During National Women's Health Week, we reaffirm the belief 
that ensuring all women and girls have the opportunity to live full and 
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to their success and to the prosperity of our Nation; we celebrate the 
difference the Affordable Care Act has made for countless women; and we 
recommit to building on its success because we know that when women 
succeed, America succeeds.
Over the past year, millions of women have gained the security of 
knowing their personal and professional goals will not be jeopardized 
just because they face a health challenge. Because of the Affordable 
Care Act, women can no longer be charged different premiums than men for 
the same coverage or be denied insurance based on pre-existing 
conditions, such as pregnancy or violence-related injuries. The law also 
requires most insurance plans to cover basic health services, including 
contraceptive, prenatal, and maternity care. And today, tens of millions 
of women are benefiting from expanded access to preventive care under 
the law--services which can lead to early detection of some of the many 
health challenges that disproportionately affect women. Because these 
preventive services--like screenings for breast cancer, domestic 
violence, and osteoporosis--are available without cost sharing, women 
are not forced to choose between health care necessities and other 
essential expenses.
The equality that all women deserve is inextricably linked to 
safeguarding access to preventive services and treatment and eliminating 
disparities in health outcomes. My Administration is committed to 
strengthening the Affordable Care Act, and we are striving to reach all 
those who have yet to enroll and gain access to the crucial services it 
provides. Every day, we are working to make women's health care more 
affordable, increase women's access to sexual and reproductive health 
services, and improve maternal and child health outcomes.
As we celebrate National Women's Health Week, we rededicate ourselves to 
advancing women's health and building a healthy future for all women and 
girls across our country. To learn more and to access additional 
information and resources, Americans can visit www.WomensHealth.gov and 
www.GirlsHealth.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 May 10 through May 16, 
2015, 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 eleventh day of 
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9280 of May 15, 2015

National Safe Boating Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

America's waterways are conduits to creating lasting memories, to 
discovering worlds of adventure, and to generating economic opportunity. 
On our rivers, lakes, and oceans, a father brings his daughter fishing 
for the first time, and a young man learns his ancestors' trade; a 
family takes a hard-earned vacation, and a captain cares for her prized 
vessel. During National Safe Boating Week, we remember that protecting 
the promise of our waterways rests on each of us.
Before embarking on any journey on the water, Americans should prepare 
for potential hazards by remembering to check the forecast, filing a 
float plan with a family member or friend, performing a vessel safety 
check, and confirming their boat has essential safety equipment and 
communications tools, including life jackets, fire extinguishers, and 
weather radios. Operators should also be ready for sudden weather 
changes that can affect a voyage--fog, thunderstorms, and wind shifts 
can often occur without warning, and knowing how to respond to dangerous 
weather can save lives. By always wearing life jackets and never 
drinking while boating, boaters and passengers can further ensure their 
safety and well-being and help guarantee a great day out on the water 
does not end in tragedy.
At times, disaster still strikes, even when we are prepared. But thanks 
to the courageous women and men who serve our Nation and protect our 
waters, the United States Coast Guard stands always ready to help keep 
Americans safe at sea. As we look forward to spending time with loved 
ones this summer and taking advantage of all our scenic waterways have 
to offer, I encourage everyone to visit www.USCGBoating.org to learn 
more about responsible boating. Together, we can enjoy the beauty and 
bounty of the water and avoid preventable injuries and property damage.
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 16 through May 22, 2015, as National 
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 fifteenth day of 
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9281 of May 15, 2015

Emergency Medical Services Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Few moments are as terrifying as those when medical emergencies strike. 
But thanks to the courageous efforts of all who provide emergency 
medical services (EMS), Americans know they and their loved ones will be 
cared for in their hours of greatest need. As we mark Emergency Medical 
Services Week, we thank these selfless women and men, and we recommit to 
upholding an EMS system that is ready every day for every emergency.
Time and again, our Nation has witnessed the critical role EMS 
professionals play in the lives of our people. Whether 911 dispatchers, 
emergency medical technicians, paramedics, EMS medical directors, law 
enforcement officers, firefighters, or nurses, they are dedicated first 
responders who operate at the crossroads between health care, public 
safety, and public health--often without pay as volunteers. In intense, 
high-stress situations, these professionals and volunteers come to the 
aid of their fellow Americans, easing suffering and frequently making 
the difference between life and death.
This week, we celebrate the EMS providers who risk their own lives and 
health to protect the well-being of others. At scenes of accidents and 
natural disasters, in times of personal crisis and national tragedy, 
they offer essential services and demonstrate the strength and 
resilience of the American people. As these heroes rush forward for us, 
may we remember to stand for them, and may we never forget that an 
efficient, high-quality EMS system is crucial to ensuring care during 
any emergency.
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 through May 23, 
2015, 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 fifteenth day of 
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9282 of May 15, 2015

World Trade Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

After 6 years of tremendous progress, America has fought its way back 
from the worst recession of our lifetimes. With the grit and 
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working families, we have rebuilt our economy, retooled the auto 
industry, and revitalized American manufacturing. Our economy is growing 
and creating jobs at the fastest pace in over a decade, and as this 
progress continues, we must ensure that all Americans can share in our 
Nation's prosperity. This conviction is at the core of middle-class 
economics, and few things are as vital to ensuring that our economy 
benefits all Americans as trade. Trade allows our people to work, our 
businesses to thrive, and our goods and services to compete on a global 
scale. This week, we reaffirm the importance of trade, and we redouble 
our efforts to position our workers, farmers, manufacturers, and 
businesses at the center of the 21st-century global economy.
America's future depends on unlocking economic opportunities beyond our 
borders, where 95 percent of the world's customers live. Last year was 
the fifth straight record-breaking year for United States exports, 
supporting 11.7 million American jobs and contributing nearly one-third 
of our country's overall economic growth since 2009. Continuing this 
steady progress will strengthen America's middle class because 
businesses that export tend to hire more, pay their workers more, and 
invest more in innovation and research.
Americans prosper when foreign markets are open and our trading partners 
play by the rules. My Administration's efforts to advance trade are 
focused on opening markets to American products and ensuring the rules 
of the trading system are fair and reflect our values, including on 
issues such as workers' rights and the environment. That is why I am 
committed to leading on trade--creating a race to the top for higher 
wages and better working conditions--with a progressive, values-driven 
agenda that will ensure the United States is able to shape the rules of 
the global economy to benefit our workers and create economic 
opportunities for our people and all those around the globe.
In the Asia-Pacific, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement will 
open new doors of opportunity for American workers and businesses in the 
world's fastest growing region. Through the TPP, the United States is 
updating NAFTA, instituting stronger, fully enforceable labor and 
environmental standards, and ensuring our trade partners play by the 
rules. With American leadership, this agreement will remove trade 
barriers and provide our Nation's exporters and innovators access to 
these markets. And to protect our workers and improve the lives of 
workers across the globe, it will advance labor protections--including a 
minimum wage, a prohibition on child labor and forced labor, and the 
right to form unions. This agreement will level the playing field for 
our workers and increase exports of products stamped ``Made in the 
USA.''
Smart trade agreements are important to helping middle-class families 
get ahead. My Administration has redoubled our efforts to enforce 
existing trade agreements, and we are working to ensure all Americans 
have the knowledge and skills to succeed in an export-driven economy. 
Our work has produced real results, protecting jobs here at home and 
making it easier for businesses to reach consumers living outside our 
borders, and it has demonstrated that when the playing field is level, 
American workers and businesses do not just compete--they win.
During World Trade Week, we renew our commitment to leading on trade in 
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a century, a key component of this leadership has been strong bipartisan 
support for trade negotiating authority, which the Congress now has an 
opportunity to upgrade and, in so doing, shape how the United States and 
our trading partners engage on trade in the 21st century. Generations of 
hardworking Americans have made our economy the greatest in the world, 
and together, we can ensure that trade safeguards our country's promise 
as a land of opportunity where everyone can make it if they try.
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 through May 23, 
2015, as World Trade Week. I encourage all Americans to visit 
www.WhiteHouse.gov/Trade and to observe this week with events, trade 
shows, and educational programs that celebrate 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 fifteenth day of 
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9283 of May 15, 2015

Armed Forces Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

At the heart of our Nation is the idea that we are each endowed with 
certain unalienable rights. We hold this truth to be self-evident, but 
from the moment a small band of patriots first came together to declare 
independence, we have never believed it to be self-executing. From 
Lexington and Concord to Iraq and Afghanistan, brave women and men have 
fought to defend the blessings of liberty and freedom and to protect the 
way of life we cherish. On Armed Forces Day, we salute the unbroken 
chain of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who 
have continuously secured and renewed the promise of our Nation.
This year, as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War 
II, we honor the generation that triumphed over tyranny and laid a 
foundation for peace around the world. In the face of oppression, more 
than 16 million Americans left everything they knew and everyone they 
loved to fight for freedom far from home. Today, this legacy of 
extraordinary service is carried forward by patriots who protect the 
same liberties our parents and grandparents fought for. Year after year, 
tour after tour, the members of our Armed Forces serve with honor and 
distinction. Their sacrifice makes our Nation more free and more safe, 
and in their example, we see the best of America.
As we pay tribute to today's servicemen and women, we acknowledge the 
obligations we have to all who serve in our name. This sacred trust 
requires that we fulfill our promise and guarantee that these patriots, 
and the families who serve alongside them, have all the resources and 
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have earned and deserve--supporting them as they carry out their 
missions and ensuring they get their shot at the American dream they 
helped to defend. As a Nation, we are called to recognize the enormous 
debt of gratitude we owe the members of our Armed Forces, and we must 
never forget those who laid down their lives to safeguard our freedoms, 
or their loved ones who carry their legacies forward.
Today and every day, let us celebrate the women and men who make our 
military the greatest fighting force the world has ever known. As a 
grateful Nation, let us show our appreciation by working to uphold the 
values they protect every day and by continuing to strive to build a 
country worthy of their enormous sacrifice.
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 United States and its Territories, and 
appropriate officials of all units of government, to provide for the 
observance of Armed Forces Day within their jurisdiction each year in 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 9129 of May 16, 2014, is hereby superseded.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of 
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9284 of May 18, 2015

50th Anniversary of Head Start

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Supporting our children in their earliest years with high-quality care 
and education is one of the best investments we can make as a Nation--
and for 50 years, Head Start has helped to lift up millions of America's 
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and their families in communities across our country. The oldest and 
largest Federal program to deliver high-quality early learning 
opportunities to low-income children, Head Start was founded on the idea 
that every child--no matter who they are, what they look like, or where 
they grow up--deserves the chance to reach their full potential. Since 
1965, it has given meaning to the simple truth that in America, where 
you start should not determine how far you can go.
In the last half-century, Head Start has served 32 million children, 
supporting them in every aspect of their development--from early 
learning and health and nutrition to social and emotional well-being. 
Designed to cultivate original ideas and innovative approaches to 
preparing children for success later in school and in life, Head Start 
has pioneered new solutions to fight the harmful effects of poverty and 
build ladders of opportunity into the middle class. In small towns and 
large cities--in America's immigrant communities and with migrant and 
seasonal families, faith-based communities, and tribal leaders--Head 
Start programs and providers empower children and their families to 
foster positive parent-child relationships, to reach for economic and 
family stability, and to make important connections to their peers and 
their communities.
During a critical period in a child's life, Head Start sets our Nation's 
young people on the path to success. We know that investments in early 
childhood education boost graduation rates, increase earnings, and 
reduce violent crime. And 3- and 4-year-olds who attend high-quality 
preschool--including Head Start--are less likely to repeat a grade, less 
likely to need special education, and more likely to graduate from high 
school. This head start in life leaves a lasting impact on our students 
and fuels their curiosity, helping them to grow up with a passion for 
learning, a fair shot at good-paying jobs, and a more secure future.
This year also marks the 20th anniversary of Early Head Start, created 
to enhance the impact of Head Start by serving children from birth to 
age 3, as well as expectant mothers--ensuring all children receive the 
best care possible. This expansion has made a real difference for 
thousands of infants, toddlers, and their families. As President, I have 
endeavored to strengthen Head Start and build on its legacy. My 
Administration has expanded the program to reach tens of thousands of 
additional children and families in the depth of the economic recession. 
We have instituted reforms to raise the standards and focus on improving 
outcomes across Head Start programs and classrooms, so that children and 
families can rely on the highest quality of services. And we have 
launched new ways to build connections between Early Head Start and 
America's child care subsidy system to reach additional infants and 
toddlers in need of high-quality early care and education. We will 
continue to invest in Head Start and strive to expand its reach to 
additional children and families throughout America. Our children 
deserve nothing less.
Despite five decades of tremendous success, too many young people still 
grow up without access to a world-class education. Instead of receiving 
a head start in life, they start out a step behind. As a Nation, we must 
continue our work to ensure the promise of education is within reach for 
all our daughters and sons. That is why I have proposed a series of new 
investments that will establish a continuum of high-quality early 
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every child, beginning at birth and continuing to age 5. This year, I 
unveiled a plan that would make quality child care available to every 
middle-class and low-income family with young children under the age of 
3. I have also called on the Congress to expand access to high-quality 
preschool and full-day kindergarten for every child in America. And I am 
calling on all Americans--including leaders of private and philanthropic 
organizations, communities, and governments at every level--to make 
their own commitments to our children, an effort that has already led to 
an investment of more than $1 billion to support our next generation of 
thinkers, dreamers, and doers.
The history of Head Start has taught us that if our Nation invests in 
the future of all our children, we can strengthen our economy, bolster 
our communities, and give every young person the chance to build a 
better life. As we mark the 50th anniversary of Head Start, let us 
rededicate ourselves to building an education system worthy of our 
daughters' and sons' enormous potential, and to providing a strong, 
healthy, and safe head start in life for all of America's 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 May 18, 2015, as the 
50th Anniversary of Head Start. I call upon all Americans to observe 
this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that recognize the 
importance of this vital program and support high-quality education for 
all Americans.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of 
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9285 of May 20, 2015

National Maritime Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

For over two centuries, proud mariners have set sail in defense of our 
people and in pursuit of opportunity. Through periods of conflict and 
times of peace, our Nation has relied on the United States Merchant 
Marine to transport goods to and from our shores and deliver troops and 
supplies around the world. On National Maritime Day, we honor the women 
and men who take to the seas to boost our economy and uphold the values 
we cherish.
Our Nation is forever indebted to the brave privateers who helped secure 
our independence, fearlessly supplying our Revolutionary forces with 
muskets and ammunition. Throughout history, their legacy has been 
carried forward by courageous seafarers who have faithfully served our 
Nation as part of the United States Merchant Marine--bold individuals 
who emerged triumphant in the face of attacks from the British fleet in 
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and who empowered the Allied forces as they navigated perilous waters 
during World War II. Today, patriots who share their spirit continue to 
stand ready to protect our seas and the livelihoods they support.
Ninety percent of the world's commerce moves by sea, and businesses 
across our country rely on domestic and international trade every day. 
Helping to protect our vital shipping routes, Merchant Mariners are 
critical to our effort to combat piracy and uphold the maritime security 
on which the global supply chain relies. And in times of war or national 
emergency, they bolster our national security as a ``fourth arm of 
defense.'' Whether transporting commercial goods or military equipment, 
battling tough weather or enemy fire, they strive and sacrifice to 
secure a brighter future for all Americans. On this day, we reaffirm the 
importance of their contributions and salute all those who serve this 
noble cause.
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.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, do hereby proclaim May 22, 2015, 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 twentieth day of 
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9286 of May 22, 2015

National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Hurricanes cause devastating and sometimes deadly damage, with violent 
winds and heavy rains destroying buildings, inundating both coastal and 
inland areas, and displacing residents from their communities. Each 
year, we call attention to the risks hurricanes and tropical storms 
pose, as well as the steps we can take to protect ourselves, our loved 
ones, and our communities. During National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 
we recommit to strengthening the capacity of local responders and 
creating resilient cities, towns, and neighborhoods that are prepared 
when disaster strikes.
My Administration continues to partner with State, local, and tribal 
governments, helping them prepare for and respond to hurricanes. We are 
supporting new technology to help families develop emergency plans, 
determine evacuation routes, and receive disaster alerts; once a storm 
has passed, these tools can also help connect residents to resources--
from clean water and shelter to information about power outages and gas 
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closings. We continue to fund rebuilding efforts in areas devastated by 
hurricanes, ensuring new infrastructure can withstand future storms. And 
to bolster our recovery efforts for the long term, we have instituted a 
Unified Federal Review process to help those in need of recovery 
assistance better navigate the permits and environmental reviews 
necessary to ensure a rapid and resilient recovery.
Hurricane-associated storm intensity and rainfall rates are projected to 
increase during this century, in part due to increasing sea surface 
temperatures. These changes, combined with rising sea levels, could lead 
to additional damage and higher costs in both coastal and inland 
communities. That is why, as part of my Climate Action Plan, my 
Administration is taking steps to prepare for and combat these effects. 
We are supporting communities with Federal resources, and earlier this 
year, I signed an Executive Order that establishes a flood standard for 
new and rebuilt federally funded structures in and around floodplains.
Preparing for and responding to hurricanes is a team effort--everyone 
has a role to play in keeping our communities safe. Now is the time for 
each of us to take simple steps to prepare our families for severe 
weather. Find out today if you live in a storm surge evacuation zone, a 
low-lying floodplain, or any other location from which you might need to 
evacuate. I encourage all Americans living in hurricane-threatened areas 
to build an emergency supply kit, learn evacuation routes, make a family 
communication strategy, and practice this plan. During a storm, always 
be sure to follow the instructions of State, local, and tribal 
officials. To learn more about ways to prepare for hurricanes and other 
natural disasters, visit www.Ready.gov and www.Hurricanes.gov/Prepare.
As we enter hurricane season, remember that disaster preparedness is a 
shared responsibility. Together, let us rededicate ourselves to ensuring 
the safety of our loved ones and neighbors by building communities ready 
to weather storms and all natural disasters.
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 24 through May 30, 
2015, 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day 
of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9287 of May 22, 2015

Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

On Memorial Day, the United States pauses to honor the fallen heroes who 
died in service to our Nation. With heavy hearts and a sense of profound 
gratitude, we mourn these women and men--parents, children, loved ones, 
comrades-in-arms, friends, and all those known and unknown--who believed 
so deeply in what our country could be they were willing to give their 
lives to protect its promise. Our hearts ache in their absence, but 
their spirit gives us strength to continue their work of securing and 
renewing the liberties that all Americans cherish and for which these 
heroes gave their last full measure of devotion.
In solemn reflection, we gather--in small towns and big cities, on 
battlefields, in cemeteries, and at sacred places where blood has been 
shed for freedom's cause--throughout our country and around the world to 
remember the unbroken chain of patriots who won independence, saved our 
Union, defeated fascism, and protected the Nation we love from emerging 
threats in a changing world. Today, their legacy is carried forward by a 
new generation of servicemen and women and all who strive to shape a 
more perfect America; and their enormous sacrifices continue to make our 
opportunity possible.
We owe all those who sacrifice in our name a tremendous debt, including 
our Nation's mothers and fathers who have given their daughters and sons 
to America, spouses and partners who shoulder the weight of unthinkable 
loss, and courageous children in whom the legacies of their parents live 
on. As a Nation, we must uphold our obligations to these Gold Star 
families. We have pledged to them that they will never walk alone--that 
their country will be there for them always--and we must work every day 
to make good on this promise.
Our Nation will never forget the valor and distinction of the women and 
men who defend freedom, justice, and peace. Today, we rededicate 
ourselves to commitments equal to the caliber of those who have rendered 
the highest service: to support our troops with the resources they need 
to do their jobs; to never stop searching for those who have gone 
missing or are prisoners of war; to ensure all our veterans have access 
to the care and benefits they have earned and deserve; and to continue 
our constant work of building a Nation worthy of the heroes we honor 
today.
In honor of all of our fallen service members, the Congress, by a joint 
resolution approved May 11, 1950, as amended (36 U.S.C. 116), has 
requested the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of 
the United States to observe each Memorial Day as a day of prayer for 
permanent peace and designating a period on that day when the people of 
the United States might unite in prayer. The Congress, by Public Law 
106-579, has also designated 3:00 p.m. local time on that day as a time 
for all Americans to observe, in their own way, the National Moment of 
Remembrance.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
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prayer for permanent peace, and I designate the hour beginning in each 
locality at 11:00 a.m. of that day as a time during which people may 
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 its Territories, and 
the appropriate officials of all units of government, to 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-second day 
of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9288 of May 29, 2015

African-American Music Appreciation Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

For centuries, African-American musicians have shaped our Nation and 
helped tell our story. By melding enduring truths with new sounds, they 
have pioneered entire genres and contributed to the foundation of our 
musical landscape--capturing an essential part of who we are as 
Americans. During African-American Music Appreciation Month, we 
recognize the artists who have enriched our lives and the ways their 
beats and harmonies have advanced our unending journey toward a more 
perfect Union.
With all the energy and diversity of our great Nation, the stirring 
sounds of the American experience have expanded our minds and lifted our 
souls, helping us better understand ourselves and one another. When the 
tides of injustice and hardship have seemed too great, melodies of hope 
have given us strength, and in moments of joy, powerful songs speak to 
the audacity that fuels our dreams. Through momentous change--above the 
jangling discord of a people determined to write their own destiny and 
the consonance of great progress--our music has remained a constant 
source of inspiration, bringing us together and empowering us to reach 
for what we know is possible.
By honoring the timeless sounds that define our past and help transform 
our future, we celebrate not only the musicians who move us, but also 
the spirit of resilience and renewal they embody. This month, let us 
remember the essential role music plays in breaking the barriers of our 
time and guiding us toward a more inclusive and more equal tomorrow.
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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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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of 
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9289 of May 29, 2015

Great Outdoors Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

America's vast and varied landscapes have always been central to the 
character of our Nation and the story of our people. Their rugged beauty 
reflects our national history and heritage--as pioneers who forged new 
paths and explorers who dared to venture into the unknown--and continues 
to inspire new generations of outdoor enthusiasts. Our mountains and 
rivers are part of who we are, and they are the birthright of all our 
people. Today, one-third of all our Nation's land is publicly owned and 
set aside for the use and enjoyment of every American. These are the 
places that make our country great, and as heirs to this extraordinary 
legacy of conservation, we have an obligation to make sure our children 
and grandchildren can enjoy the everlasting bounty of the great 
outdoors.
Our Nation's public lands and waters fuel our economy and support our 
industries. Home to living laboratories and wondrous playgrounds, they 
spark boundless curiosity and innovation, and in the desolate 
wilderness, adventurers rediscover the spirit of independence that 
unites all Americans. As President, I am committed to ensuring every 
child in America--regardless of who they are or where they live--has the 
opportunity to explore these treasured spaces. That is why earlier this 
year I launched the Every Kid in a Park initiative, which will provide 
all fourth graders and their families with free admission to our 
National Parks and other Federal lands and waters for a full year. And I 
invite all Americans to ``Find Your Park'' and celebrate some of the 
most beautiful landscapes and waterscapes in the world.
As a Nation, we must work to safeguard nature's splendor for generations 
to come. Climate change threatens our lands and waters, as well as the 
health and well-being of future generations. That is why my 
Administration has taken commonsense actions to combat climate change, 
ensure the resilience of our natural resources, and protect our 
children. I am proud to have protected more than 260 million additional 
acres of public lands and waters--more than any other President--which 
includes the establishment or expansion of 16 National Monuments through 
my Executive authority. For more than a half-century, the Land and Water 
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helped to protect these iconic places and make it easier for families to 
spend time outside. The Fund has advanced over 40,000 local projects by 
making critical investments, including in battlefields, National Parks, 
baseball fields, and community green spaces, and I continue to call for 
the full and permanent funding of this vital tool of environmental 
stewardship.
During Great Outdoors Month, Governors, communities, business leaders, 
and organizations will host thousands of events across the country to 
celebrate our unparalleled outdoors. I encourage Americans to 
participate in these activities and to take the time to experience the 
natural grandeur of our Nation. As we enjoy these magnificent places, 
let us rededicate ourselves to doing our part to preserve them for all 
our future explorers, adventurers, and environmental stewards.
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 2015 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 twenty-ninth day of 
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9290 of May 29, 2015

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

From the moment our Nation first came together to declare the 
fundamental truth that all men are created equal, courageous and 
dedicated patriots have fought to refine our founding promise and 
broaden democracy's reach. Over the course of more than two centuries of 
striving and sacrifice, our country has expanded civil rights and 
enshrined equal protections into our Constitution. Through struggle and 
setback, we see a common trajectory toward a more free and just society. 
But we are also reminded that we are not truly equal until every person 
is afforded the same rights and opportunities--that when one of us 
experiences discrimination, it affects all of us--and that our journey 
is not complete until our lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) 
brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law.
Across our Nation, tremendous progress has been won by determined 
individuals who stood up, spoke out, and shared their stories. Earlier 
this year, because of my landmark Executive Order on LGBT workplace 
discrimination, protections for Federal contractors went into effect, 
guarding against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender 
identity. The Federal Government is now leading by example, ensuring 
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love. And I will keep calling on the Congress to pass legislation so 
that all Americans are covered by these protections, no matter where 
they work.
In communities throughout the country, barriers that limit the potential 
of LGBT Americans have been torn down, but too many individuals continue 
to encounter discrimination and unfair treatment. My Administration 
supports efforts to ban the use of conversion therapy for minors because 
the overwhelming scientific evidence demonstrates that it can cause 
substantial harm. We understand the unique challenges faced by sexual 
and gender minorities--especially transgender and gender non-conforming 
individuals--and are taking steps to address them. And we recognize that 
families come in many shapes and sizes. Whether biological, foster, or 
adoptive, family acceptance is an important protective factor against 
suicide and harm for LGBTQ youth, and mental health experts have created 
resources to support family communication and involvement.
For countless young people, it is not enough to simply say it gets 
better; we must take action too. We continue to address bullying and 
harassment in our classrooms, ensuring every student has a nurturing 
environment in which to learn and grow. Across the Federal Government, 
we are working every day to unlock the opportunities all LGBT 
individuals deserve and the resources and care they need. Too many LGBTQ 
youth face homelessness and too many older individuals struggle to find 
welcoming and affordable housing; that is why my Administration is 
striving to ensure they have equal access to safe and supportive housing 
throughout life. We are updating our National HIV/AIDS Strategy to 
better address the disproportionate burden HIV has on communities of gay 
and bisexual men and transgender women. We continue to extend family and 
spousal benefits to legally married same-sex couples. And because we 
know LGBT rights are human rights, we are championing protections and 
support for LGBT persons around the world.
All people deserve to live with dignity and respect, free from fear and 
violence, and protected against discrimination, regardless of their 
gender identity or sexual orientation. During Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, 
and Transgender Pride Month, we celebrate the proud legacy LGBT 
individuals have woven into the fabric of our Nation, we honor those who 
have fought to perfect our Union, and we continue our work to build a 
society where every child grows up knowing that their country supports 
them, is proud of them, and has a place for them exactly as they are.
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 2015 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 twenty-ninth day of 
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9291 of May 29, 2015

National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

For centuries, Americans have been united with our Caribbean neighbors 
not just by friendship and economic cooperation, but also by our common 
values and ties of kin. From a region of extraordinary beauty, 
generations of immigrants have brought their enormous spirit, unique 
talents, and vibrant culture to the United States. Their contributions 
have enriched our Nation and strengthened the deep bonds between our 
peoples. This month, we celebrate the Caribbean Americans whose legacies 
are woven into the fabric of our Nation, and we reaffirm our belief that 
throughout the region, we all share a stake in one another's success.
As partners, our nations have reached for progress together, and in our 
diverse cultures and complex histories, we see a common trajectory 
toward a more free, equal, and prosperous community. Throughout the 
Caribbean, courageous peoples have thrown off the yoke of colonial rule, 
seizing the right to chart their own destinies, and they have overcome 
the stains of slavery and segregation to widen the circle of opportunity 
for all. Here in America, Caribbean Americans have followed in the 
footsteps of their ancestors, joining their voices with the chorus of 
patriots and carrying forward the baton of justice--from the battlefield 
and the outfield, in places like Selma and Seneca Falls, and through 
powerful song, poetry, and prose.
Just as our nations' pasts are shared, our futures are inextricably 
linked. As millions of Caribbean Americans continue to innovate and 
thrive in the United States, my Administration is committed to lifting 
up hardworking individuals throughout the Caribbean and partnering with 
governments to build the foundation for the next century of progress and 
prosperity. We are investing in young business leaders and civil society 
activists, working to expand what is possible for the next generation of 
Caribbean leaders, and supporting entrepreneurship, student exchanges, 
and more effective job training. With new partnerships, we are helping 
to move the region toward cleaner, more affordable energy. And as the 
United States begins to normalize our relations with Cuba, we have the 
potential to empower a nation and end a legacy of mistrust in our 
hemisphere.
America is and always has been a Nation of immigrants, and today--as 
pillars of family and leaders in their communities--Caribbean Americans 
strengthen every aspect of our society. We must ensure our Nation 
remains a magnet for the best and the brightest around the world. 
Because of my 2012 DACA policy, thousands of DREAMers from the Caribbean 
have been able to live up to their potential, and last year, I announced 
my intent to take action that would allow more high-skilled immigrants, 
graduates, entrepreneurs, and families to contribute to our economy, 
including by expanding the existing DACA policy and creating a new 
policy to provide temporary relief to certain undocumented parents of 
American citizens and lawful permanent residents. And I continue to call 
on the Congress to finish the job by passing comprehensive immigration 
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Caribbean Americans have shaped the course of our country since the 
earliest chapters of our history, and they continue to drive our Nation 
to realize the promise of our founding. During National Caribbean-
American Heritage Month, we honor the courage and perseverance of the 
Caribbean-American community, and we rededicate ourselves to building 
opportunity and protecting human rights for all our citizens.
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 2015 as National 
Caribbean-American Heritage Month. I encourage all Americans to 
celebrate the history and culture of Caribbean Americans with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of 
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9292 of May 29, 2015

National Oceans Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

This summer, millions of Americans will take in the beauty and natural 
splendor of our oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes. As destinations for 
recreation and tourism, these bodies of water rejuvenate our spirit and 
cultivate a love of our great outdoors. And no matter where you live or 
who you are, a healthy and thriving ocean is essential to all people all 
year. Our marine environments contribute to our food supply, bolster our 
economy, strengthen our national defense, and support important 
scientific research and innovation. They are some of humanity's greatest 
treasures and central to who we are as a people. During National Oceans 
Month, we celebrate these life-sustaining ecosystems, and we reaffirm 
our vital role as stewards of our planet.
Ensuring the long-term health, resilience, and productivity of our 
marine environments requires us to act to protect and preserve them in 
the face of a range of threats. Climate change is causing sea levels and 
ocean temperatures to rise, and these effects can harm coral reefs and 
force certain species to migrate. Carbon pollution is being absorbed by 
our oceans, causing them to acidify and changing entire ecosystems. And 
illegal fishing continues to threaten our global and economic security, 
as well as the sustainability of our world's fisheries.
My Administration is committed to doing all we can to combat these 
threats and leave our children and grandchildren clean and vibrant 
oceans. As part of my National Ocean Policy, we are creating a 
coordinated, science-based approach to managing our coasts and oceans, 
and we are focused on implementing specific, on-the-ground actions to 
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ocean economy and bolster ocean health. We continue to make meaningful 
progress toward ending overfishing, and the Federal Government is 
partnering with State, local, and tribal leaders to promote marine 
conservation. As President, I continue to use my authority to preserve 
our most precious ecosystems, including last year when I expanded the 
largest marine reserve in the world--ensuring more of our pristine 
tropical marine environments are off limits to commercial resource 
extraction.
We are heirs to a vast expanse of oceans and waterways that have 
sustained our ancestors for centuries. As caretakers of our planet, we 
share an obligation to protect these magnificent ecosystems for 
generations to come. This month, let us work to do our part and recommit 
to leading the way toward a safer, cleaner, more stable 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 2015 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 twenty-ninth day of 
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9293 of June 11, 2015

National Week of Making, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

American ingenuity has always powered our Nation and fueled economic 
growth. Our country was built on the belief that with hard work and 
passion, progress is within our reach, and it is because of daring 
innovators and entrepreneurs who have taken risks and redefined what is 
possible that we have been able to realize this promise. Makers and 
builders and doers--of all ages and backgrounds--have pushed our country 
forward, developing creative solutions to important challenges and 
proving that ordinary Americans are capable of achieving the 
extraordinary when they have access to the resources they need. During 
National Week of Making, we celebrate the tinkerers and dreamers whose 
talent and drive have brought new ideas to life, and we recommit to 
cultivating the next generation of problem solvers.
My Administration is committed to spurring manufacturing, innovation, 
and entrepreneurship by expanding opportunities for more Americans to 
build products and bring them to market. Across the Federal Government, 
we are working to increase access to capital, maker spaces, and 
equipment to design, develop, and prototype ideas. By investing in 
regional manufacturing hubs, we are bringing together private industry, 
leading universities, and public agencies to develop cutting-edge 
technology and train workers in the skills they need for the next 
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to build a Nation of makers, we are committed to engaging students at 
every level in the hands-on learning of science, technology, 
engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to inspire them to pursue their own 
passions and excel in STEM fields.
Last year, at the first-ever White House Maker Faire, I called on 
leaders around our Nation to join in sparking a grassroots renaissance 
in American making and manufacturing. Since then, more than 100 cities 
have stepped up, taking action to increase access to the tools and 
support that help today's dreamers solve pressing local and global 
problems, launch their own businesses, and create vibrant communities. 
By making it easier for students to learn 21st-century design and 
fabrication skills and by broadening opportunities for making in 
communities across our country, we can unleash a new era of jobs and 
entrepreneurialism in manufacturing, transform industries, and usher the 
products of tomorrow to markets today. As the maker movement grows, I 
continue to call on all Americans to help unlock the potential of our 
Nation and ensure these opportunities reach all our young people, 
regardless of who they are or where they come from.
America's path of experimentation, innovation, and discovery has been 
the hallmark of our progress. We are heirs to an extraordinary legacy of 
ingenuity--our country is home to pioneers who imagined a railroad 
connecting a continent, inventors who believed electricity could power 
our cities and towns, explorers who dared to leave our planet and travel 
farther than ever before, and innovators who brought us closer together 
through the Internet. This story is central to who we are as a people, 
and today, we have the opportunity to write the next great chapter. This 
week, let us renew our resolve to harness the potential of our time--the 
technology, opportunity, and talent of our people--and empower all of 
today's thinkers, makers, and dreamers.
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 12 through June 
18, 2015, as National Week of Making. I call upon all Americans to 
observe this week with programs, ceremonies, and activities that 
encourage a new generation of makers and manufacturers to share their 
talents and hone their skills.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of 
June, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9294 of June 12, 2015

Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

For more than 200 years, the American flag has been a proud symbol of 
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red, white, and blue, it reflects centuries of struggle and sacrifice--a 
constant reminder of our journey from 13 colonies to a Nation united in 
freedom and liberty, and of the patriots and pioneers who fought for 
these ideals at home and abroad. On Flag Day and during National Flag 
Week, we pay tribute to this banner of hope and opportunity, and we 
celebrate the story of progress it represents.
With broad stripes and bright stars, our flag has connected Americans 
across our country, around the globe, and throughout the chapters of our 
history. In a new world, it stood as a beacon of promise and 
possibility; in the dawn's early light, it offered a glimmer of hope as 
the fate of our young Nation was decided; and after a civil war that 
divided our Union, the Star Spangled Banner once again united our 
people. As courageous women and men marched and protested to broaden our 
democracy's reach and secure their civil rights, they carried the 
American flag, understanding the enormous potential it embodied--even as 
the Nation it represented denied them their fundamental rights. Today, 
it is because of an unbroken chain of heroes, who have served in our 
Armed Forces and worn the flag they defend, that Old Glory still waves 
over the land of the free and the home of the brave.
From storefronts and homes, atop monuments, and over the institutions 
that sustain our Nation at home and abroad, the American flag stands 
watch as we strive to perfect our Union. As we place our hand over our 
heart or as we salute this symbol of the country we love, let us pause 
to reflect on the legacy of our Nation and embrace the common threads 
that bind us together as Americans.
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, 2015, as Flag Day and the week 
beginning June 14, 2015, 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of 
June, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9295 of June 12, 2015

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

For 10 years, Americans have marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by 
joining with individuals worldwide to take a stand against elder abuse, 
neglect, and exploitation. Often under-identified and under-reported, 
elder abuse is a public health crisis that crosses all socioeconomic 
lines, and it is an affront to human rights around the world. Today, we 
once again take this opportunity to raise awareness of this injustice, 
and with the international community, we recommit to ending this abuse, 
supporting those who are victims, and holding perpetrators accountable.
Every year, millions of older Americans experience abuse, neglect, or 
exploitation. They are our friends and neighbors, and our parents, 
grandparents, and loved ones, and we must do more to change this 
unacceptable reality. Elder abuse can take many forms--including 
physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as neglect, abandonment, 
and financial exploitation--and it is important for all Americans to 
learn how to recognize and report mistreatment. The way we treat our 
older citizens reflects our values as a society, and it is our shared 
responsibility to ensure all our seniors receive the support and 
protection they deserve. To find out more and to learn what you can do 
to combat elder abuse, visit www.NCEA.AOA.gov.
My Administration is committed to protecting and empowering our Nation's 
older Americans so they can live out their years with dignity and 
independence. Through the Affordable Care Act, we enacted the Elder 
Justice Act, which authorized important new initiatives to prevent elder 
abuse. We have worked tirelessly to strengthen and protect the programs 
that provide essential support, quality care, and economic security to 
our seniors, including Medicare, Medicaid, the Older Americans Act, and 
Social Security. And to help safeguard those who responsibly prepare for 
retirement from financial exploitation, I have called for new rules to 
require financial advisors to put their clients' interests before their 
own.
The Federal Government is working with non-profit and private sector 
leaders, as well as State, local, and tribal governments to provide 
education, outreach, and resources that help older Americans live safe 
and productive lives. As part of my Administration's efforts to address 
these critical issues, next month I will host the White House Conference 
on Aging. Connecting older Americans, their families, caregivers, 
advocates, community leaders, and experts, the Conference will be an 
important opportunity to continue our efforts to promote healthy aging, 
provide long-term services and support, defend retirement security, and 
protect older Americans from abuse in all its forms.
After a lifetime of contributions to their families, their communities, 
and our world, older Americans deserve to live free from harm and abuse. 
As a society, we must lift up our seniors by advancing policies of 
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and combating ageism wherever it exists. On World Elder Abuse Awareness 
Day, let us join with law enforcement officials, adult protective 
services professionals, health and human services providers, neighbors, 
caregivers, and community leaders to strengthen our long-term care 
systems and redouble our efforts to build communities that safeguard our 
elders and support long and healthy lives for all people throughout 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 15, 2015, 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 important public 
health issue.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of 
June, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9296 of June 19, 2015

Father's Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Being a dad is one of the most important jobs a man can have, and few 
things bring as much joy and pride as the blessing of fatherhood. 
Raising your children is an incredible privilege, but it is also a 
tremendous responsibility. It requires hard work, frequent struggle, and 
a commitment to always be there for your daughters and sons. Today, we 
celebrate the men who provide us unconditional love and support, and who 
teach us to lead lives of courage and character.
Fathers are some of our first role models and coaches in life. They 
inspire us to strive for what is possible--supporting us no matter what 
path we choose, encouraging us to reach higher, and always believing in 
us, even when we may not believe in ourselves. Through their example, 
they demonstrate that with self-discipline and dedication, we can 
achieve our highest aspirations, and they are there to cheer us on every 
step of the way.
Fatherhood demands sacrifice, and it is often difficult work--but being 
a dad does not require perfection. Our children do not expect us to be 
superheroes, but we do have an obligation to show up and be there for 
our kids. If we want our sons and daughters to work hard, fight for what 
is right, and earn their piece of the American dream, we must show them 
that we can overcome challenges with grit and determination, strive to 
do better every day, and throughout it all, never give up hope. It is in 
seemingly small acts and ordinary moments that our children learn big 
ideas and the most important lessons in life. Through a love shown and 
earned by being present, we teach our children what matters and pass on 
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These are the lessons fathers--whether married or single; gay, straight, 
or transgender; biological, adoptive, or foster--can teach their kids, 
and across America responsible, committed dads are proving that their 
children are always their first priority. But if we want all our 
Nation's daughters and sons to have a fair shot at success in life--no 
matter who they are or where they are from--we need more fathers to step 
up and do the hard work of parenting. My Administration has fought to 
support men who want to be good fathers and to help create opportunities 
for parents to meet their obligations. And I have also called on men to 
make this kind of commitment not just to their own families, but to the 
many young people who do not have responsible adults in their lives. We 
need devoted, compassionate men to serve as mentors, tutors, big 
brothers, and foster parents. To learn more about how you can make a 
lasting impact on a child's life, visit www.WhiteHouse.gov/
MyBrothersKeeper or www.Fatherhood.gov.
On Father's Day, we honor the men who made us who we are. They are 
examples of success and the ones who constantly push us toward it. And 
where our own fathers fell short, we have an obligation to rise up and 
do better than they did with our own children, because if we want our 
kids to meet the expectations we set for them, we must set high 
expectations for ourselves. Today, let us reflect on all our fathers 
have given us and show them the appreciation and gratitude they deserve.
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 21, 
2015, 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 nineteenth day of 
June, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9297 of July 10, 2015

Establishment of the Basin and Range National Monument

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

The Basin and Range area of southeastern Nevada is an iconic American 
landscape. The area is one of the most undisturbed corners of the 
broader Great Basin region, which extends from the Sierra Nevada 
Mountains in the west to the Colorado Plateau in the east. The pattern 
of basin, fault, and range that characterizes this region creates a 
dramatic topography that has inspired inhabitants for thousands of 
years. The vast, rugged landscape redefines our notions of distance and 
space and brings into sharp focus the will and resolve of the people who 
have lived here. The unbroken expanse is an invaluable treasure for our 
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irreplaceable resource for archaeologists, historians, and ecologists 
for generations to come.
Over both geologic and historical time, the Basin and Range area has 
been a landscape in motion. The area exemplifies the unique topography 
and geologic history of the Great Basin region and has long been the 
subject of studies of the tectonic and volcanic mechanisms responsible 
for this landscape, including crustal extension, deformation, and 
rifting. The thrust and fault block formations found here, along with 
the area's stratigraphy, have been instrumental in understanding the 
nearly 500 million-year history of the region. Among the geologic 
features found in the Basin and Range area are natural arches, caves, 
and sheer cliffs that offer stunning vistas. Evidence of the Alamo 
bolide impact, a high-velocity impact from space about 367 million years 
ago, can also be found here.
Volcanism and magmatism in this area during the Tertiary period 
contributed to the formation of numerous mountain ranges that interrupt 
the area's basins. The Golden Gate Range runs north-south through the 
center of the Basin and Range area, separating Garden Valley in the west 
from Coal Valley in the east. The range's block-faulted mountains are 
split by alluvial gaps carved by water from the valleys' now-dry lake 
beds. The Mount Irish Range in the southern portion of the area is 
topped by the steep and rugged 8,743-foot Mount Irish. The Worthington 
Mountains in the southwest corner of the Basin and Range area are 
composed of sheer limestone ridges reaching an elevation of 8,850 feet. 
These mountains were formed by thrust faults and contain at least three 
known caves, including the Leviathan Cave, which features stalactites, 
stalagmites, flow stones, soda straws, a cave shield, and rim pools. 
Data collected from these cave formations has contributed to research of 
the area's prehistoric climate.
The Basin and Range area spans the transition between the Mojave Desert 
and the sagebrush steppe of the Great Basin region. The area is one of 
the largest ecologically intact landscapes in the Great Basin region, 
providing habitat connectivity and migration corridors for a wide 
variety of animal species and affording researchers the ability to 
conduct studies over broad scales. At lower elevations, alluvial fans 
provide a home for sagebrush communities and mixed desert scrublands, 
where visitors can see big sagebrush, black sagebrush, little sagebrush, 
yellow rabbitbrush, saltbush, and mormon tea. Among the herbaceous 
species here are Indian ricegrass, Sandberg bluegrass, needlegrass, and 
needle and thread. Pockets of native grasslands can be found in Coal 
Valley, and the Basin and Range area is home to the endemic White River 
catseye. A more arid ecosystem can also be found in some of the lowest 
elevations, where cholla, spinystar, Engelmann's hedgehog cactus, Mojave 
kingcup cactus, tulip pricklypear, grizzlybear pricklypear, Blaine 
fishhook cactus, and other cactus species dominate. At middle 
elevations, sagebrush gives way to singleleaf pinyon, Utah juniper, 
curl-leaf mountain mahogany, quaking aspen, and other conifers, along 
with Idaho fescue and bluebunch wheatgrass. At higher elevations, 
ponderosa and limber pines become more common. Bristlecone pines over 
2,000 years old stand sentinel in the high peaks of the Worthington 
Mountains.
The area provides important habitat for game species including desert 
bighorn sheep, mule deer, Rocky Mountain elk, and pronghorn. Other 
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pygmy rabbit, black-tailed jackrabbit, pale kangaroo mouse, and dark 
kangaroo mouse, also make their homes here. Many bat species reside in 
the Basin and Range area's caves and use its lowlands for foraging. The 
area provides habitat for lizards such as the greater short-horned 
lizard, desert spiny lizard, yellow-backed spiny lizard, Great Basin 
collared lizard, common zebra-tailed lizard, long-nosed leopard lizard, 
Great Basin fence lizard, northern sagebrush lizard, common side-
blotched lizard, desert horned lizard, Great Basin skink, and Great 
Basin whiptail, and likely habitat for gila monsters. Snakes including 
the desert nightsnake, Great Basin rattlesnake, long-nosed snake, 
Sonoran mountain kingsnake, striped whipsnake, ringneck snake, gopher 
snake, and western terrestrial garter snake also make their home in this 
area. Great Basin spadefoot toads, western toads, and Baja California 
treefrogs can also be found in the area.
A number of bird species grace the landscape. These include game species 
such as the chukar, Gambel's quail, and a variety of dove and pigeon 
species. The dry basins provide habitat for sage thrasher, Brewer's 
sparrow, and western burrowing owl. Numerous bird species inhabit the 
Worthington Mountains, including pinyon jay, Clark's nutcracker, 
mountain bluebird, loggerhead shrike, and green-tailed towhee, along 
with raptors including golden eagles, Cooper's hawks, and ferruginous 
hawks.
The land tells the story of a rich cultural tradition. From the earliest 
human inhabitants 13,000 years ago, to miners and ranchers in the past 
century and a half, to a modern artist in recent decades, the area's 
residents have created and maintain notable legacies. The earliest 
Paleo-Indian inhabitants of the Basin and Range area exploited food 
sources along the shores of now-dry lakes. These nomadic people left 
important traces of their presence, including a rare obsidian Clovis 
point in the Coal Valley Water Gap and a succession of significant 
campsites and artifacts around the prehistoric Coal Valley Lake.
Starting about 8,000 years ago, a drier, warmer climate forced 
inhabitants to move beyond the lake beds to take advantage of the rock 
shelters, caves, and springs that dot the landscape. These people, from 
the Desert Archaic to the Fremont people about 1,500 years ago, to 
ancestors of the Western Shoshone and Southern Paiute Tribes about 1,000 
years ago, used the land in accordance with seasonal changes in foraging 
and hunting resources. Similar to their Paleo-Indian predecessors, these 
cultural groups lacked intensive settlements in this area but left a 
rich archaeological record, including the excavated Civa Shelter II in 
the Golden Gate Range. Occupied first by the Fremont people about 1,400 
years ago, the cave was later intermittently used by the Shoshone, who 
left a diverse set of artifacts, including worked bone, shell beads, 
seed processing equipment, animal remains, clay stockpiles, and over 100 
projectile points, suggesting pronounced and extended use for hunting, 
gathering, and pottery making.
In the south and southeastern reaches of the Basin and Range area, early 
humans' stories are told at numerous petroglyph sites, including rock 
art in the White River Narrows Historic District, Mount Irish 
Archaeological Area, and the Shooting Gallery rock art site. Listed in 
the National Register of Historic Places, the White River Narrows 
Archaeological District represents one of the largest concentrations of 
prehistoric rock art in eastern Nevada and includes panels dating back 
4,000 years and contains the northernmost known examples of the 
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Mount Irish Archaeological Site and the Shooting Gallery area are well 
known for bighorn sheep motifs, among other styles of rock art. 
Additionally, the rock features of the Shooting Gallery area may have 
been used by early inhabitants as hunting blinds. Much of the Basin and 
Range area has not been comprehensively studied for archaeological 
resources, though recent surveys suggest that additional resources may 
be found across the area. Protection of the area will therefore provide 
important opportunities for archaeologists and historians to further 
study and understand the evolving relationship between this unique 
landscape and its human inhabitants.
The Basin and Range area was mostly unknown to European-Americans until 
the 1820s, when explorers and fur trappers first visited, including 
Jedediah Smith, part-owner of the Rocky Mountain Fur Company and 
arguably the most famous of the ``Mountain Men.'' Mormon settlers came 
to the area in the mid-19th century. About the same time, the explorer, 
politician, and military officer John C. Fr[eacute]mont traversed this 
area while surveying for a transcontinental railroad. Mining began in 
the area in the 1860s when, reportedly, Native Americans escorted 
prospectors out to ore veins in outcroppings in the north end of the 
Worthington Mountains. Here the miners established what was originally 
called the Worthington Mining District, and subsequently renamed the 
Freiberg Mining District. The silver, lead, zinc, copper, and tungsten 
deposits found there supported modest historical production. Head 
frames, mining cabins, and other structures associated with the region's 
mining history can be found in the Mount Irish area. Explorer and 
conservationist John Muir reported that he holed up in a canyon in the 
Golden Gate Range for a week in 1878. During the late 19th century, 
Basque and other ranchers brought sheep and cattle ranching into Garden 
Valley, and ranching remains to this day.
The location of a recent work of land art in the Basin and Range area 
reflects the rugged landscape and confirms its importance as a unique 
geologic area. The artist Michael Heizer chose the area for his work 
City, begun in 1972 and now nearing completion. Sitting on privately-
held land in Garden Valley, City is one of the most ambitious examples 
of the distinctively American land art movement. Built into and out of 
the vast undeveloped expanse of Garden Valley, the work combines modern 
abstract architecture and engineering with ancient American aesthetic 
influences on a monumental scale, roughly the size of the National Mall, 
and evokes the architectural forms of ancient Mesoamerican ceremonial 
cities like Teotihuac[aacute]n and Chich[eacute]n Itz[aacute]. The 
presence of City in this stark and silent landscape provides the visitor 
a distinctive lens through which to experience and interact with Garden 
Valley.
The protection of the Basin and Range 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 320301 of title 54, United States Code (known as 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 
Federal Government to be national monuments, and to reserve as a part 
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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 Basin and Range lands;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by the authority vested in me by section 320301 of title 54, 
United States Code, hereby proclaim the objects identified above that 
are situated upon lands and interests in lands owned or controlled by 
the Federal Government to be the Basin and Range 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 
Federal Government 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 
704,000 acres. The boundaries described on the accompanying map are 
confined to 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, or other disposition under the public land 
laws, 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. 
If the Federal Government acquires any lands or interests in lands not 
owned or controlled by the Federal Government within the boundaries 
described on the accompanying map, such lands and interests in lands 
shall be reserved as a part of the monument, and objects identified 
above that are situated upon those lands and interests in lands shall be 
part of the monument, upon acquisition of ownership or control by the 
Federal Government.
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 
to protect the objects identified above.
For purposes of the care and management of the objects identified above, 
the Secretary, through BLM, shall within 3 years of the date of this 
proclamation prepare and maintain a management plan for the monument and 
shall provide for maximum public involvement in the development of that 
plan including, but not limited to, consultation with State, tribal, and 
local governments.
Nothing in this proclamation shall be deemed to limit the authority of 
the Secretary, under applicable law other than this proclamation, to 
undertake or authorize activities on public land in the vicinity of the 
sculpture City for the purpose of preventing harm to the artwork, 
including activities to improve drainage and to prevent erosion, 
consistent with the care and management of the objects identified above. 
The management plan for the monument shall provide for reasonable use of 
existing roads within the monument to facilitate public access to City.
Except for emergency or authorized administrative purposes, motorized 
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the date of this proclamation. Non-motorized mechanized vehicle use 
shall be permitted only on roads and trails designated for their use 
consistent with the care and management of the objects identified above. 
The Secretary shall prepare a transportation plan that designates the 
roads and trails where motorized or non-motorized mechanized vehicle use 
will be permitted.
Except as necessary for the care and management of the objects 
identified above or for the purpose of permitted livestock grazing, no 
new rights-of-way for electric transmission or transportation shall be 
authorized within the monument. Other rights-of-way may be authorized 
only if consistent with the care and management of the objects 
identified above.
Nothing in this proclamation shall be deemed to enlarge or diminish the 
rights of any Indian tribe. The Secretary shall, to the maximum extent 
permitted by law and in consultation with Indian tribes, ensure the 
protection of Indian sacred sites 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 (42 U.S.C. 1996) and Executive Order 13007 of May 
24, 1996 (Indian Sacred Sites).
Nothing in this proclamation shall be deemed to affect authorizations 
for livestock grazing, or administration thereof, on Federal lands 
within the monument. Livestock grazing within the monument shall 
continue to be governed by laws and regulations other than this 
proclamation.
This proclamation does not alter or affect the valid existing water 
rights of any party, including the United States. This proclamation does 
not reserve water as a matter of Federal law.
Nothing in this proclamation shall be deemed to enlarge or diminish the 
jurisdiction of the State of Nevada, including its jurisdiction and 
authority with respect to fish and wildlife management.
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. Nothing in this proclamation shall 
preclude air or ground access for: (i) emergency response; (ii) existing 
or new electronic tracking and communications; (iii) landing and drop 
zones; and (iv) readiness training by Air Force, Joint, and Coalition 
forces, including training using motorized vehicles both on- and off-
road, in accordance with applicable interagency agreements. Nothing in 
this proclamation shall preclude the Secretary of Defense from entering 
into new or renewed agreements with the Secretary of the Interior 
concerning these uses, consistent with the care and management of the 
objects to be protected.
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 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of July, 
in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the Independence of 
the United States of America the two hundred and fortieth.
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Proclamation 9298 of July 10, 2015

Establishment of the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

The Berryessa Snow Mountain area is the heart of northern California's 
wild Inner Coast Range. Once covered by ocean waters, it is a landscape 
shaped by geologic forces of staggering power overlain with bountiful 
but fragile biodiversity. Anchored in the north by Snow Mountain's 
remote forests and in the south by scenic Berryessa Mountain, this area 
stretches through unbroken wildlands and important wildlife corridors, a 
mosaic of native grasslands, picturesque oak woodlands, rare wetlands, 
and wild chaparral.
Home to the headwaters of the Eel River, and the Stony, Cache, and Putah 
creeks, Berryessa's waters are a crucial element of this landscape and a 
vital link to the water supply for millions of people. This dramatic and 
diverse landscape is a biological hotspot providing refuge for rare 
plant and animal species and showcasing the human history of north-
central California.
Native Americans have inhabited these lands for at least the last 11,000 
years. Many tribes, including the Yuki, Nomlaki, Patwin, Pomo, Huchnom, 
Wappo, and Lake Miwok, and Wintum all played a role in the history of 
this region, one of the most linguistically diverse in California.
The region's abundant natural resources helped to shape these distinct 
cultures. Early inhabitants subsisted upon protein-rich acorns in 
addition to seed and nut crops cultivated through traditional burning 
practices. Obsidian, chert, and basalt provided important source 
material for tool production, such as flaked tools and projectile 
points. The inhabitants also processed and produced both shell and 
magnesite beads, which they traded with other tribes.
Dense with cultural resources, the Berryessa Snow Mountain area contains 
a range of ancient settlements from mineral collection sites, and 
seasonal hunting and gathering camps in the high country, to major 
villages with subterranean, earth-covered round buildings in the 
lowlands. In addition to trade routes winding through the hills and 
mountains, the area is rich with sites that tell the story of early 
Native peoples: chert quarries where stone was gathered to make tools, 
task sites where tools were re-sharpened during hunting excursions, food 
sites where acorn and seeds were ground on large grindstones, and areas 
with pitted boulder petroglyphs where individuals illustrated their life 
experiences. The Cache Creek Archeological District, designated on the 
National Register of Historic Places, illustrates the area's 
archeological importance.
In the early 19th century, both Spanish and Mexican expeditions explored 
the region, as did fur trappers for the Hudson Bay Company. These 
explorers and trappers were often just brief visitors to this landscape, 
but their explorations and documentation opened the region to further 
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and geography. This later settlement began during the 1840s gold rush. 
Farming in the region was limited due to the difficult terrain and 
soils, while cattle and sheep ranching were much more profitable.
From the mid to late 1800s, many small sawmills operated within the 
forests of the area. The restored 1860s-era Nye homestead cabin, the 
historic Prather Mill, and remnants of associated railroad logging 
operations are tangible reminders of these historic uses. Around the 
turn of the 20th century, the mineral-laden waters and hot springs of 
the area attracted visitors to resorts and spas advertising their 
therapeutic benefits. Remains of the foundations of the mineral spring 
resorts at Bartlett Springs can be spotted by observant visitors today.
Native populations were displaced by the European-American settlement 
and development of the region in the early to mid-1800s. Many 
traditional hunting and gathering grounds were converted to grazing and 
logging and new diseases brought into the area spread to the Native 
people, greatly impacting the local Native populations and pushing them 
off of their homelands. Nevertheless, the region's landscape and 
resources retain deep cultural significance for modern Native 
communities, including roughly two dozen federally recognized tribes.
The Berryessa Snow Mountain area tells a dynamic geologic story. A relic 
of ancient times, scientists theorize that Snow Mountain formed as an 
underwater mountain during the Jurassic Period, 145-199 million years 
ago. Much of the region is prone to landslides due to weak and 
pervasively fractured rock, resulting in a diverse topography, including 
sag ponds and springs, with important values for wildlife and plants. 
The seismically active Bartlett Springs fault zone has remarkable 
features including hot springs and geologic outliers with marine 
invertebrate fossils dating to the Cretaceous Period and Cenozoic Era. 
The area has two important tension-crack caves, likely also created by 
landslides. These are classified as significant under the Federal Cave 
Resources Protection Act of 1988 and provide habitat for the Townsend's 
big-eared bat.
Rising from near sea-level in the south to over 7,000 feet in the 
mountainous north, and stretching across 100 miles and dozens of 
ecosystems, the area's species richness is among the highest in 
California. This internationally recognized biodiversity hotspot is 
located at the juncture between California's Klamath, North Coast, and 
Sacramento Vallejo ecoregions and provides vital habitat and migration 
corridors for diverse wildlife, including several endemic plant and 
animal species.
The Berryessa Snow Mountain area is notable for its significant 
concentration of serpentine soils arising from frequent seismic activity 
and influence from ancient oceans. Serpentine, California's State rock, 
is formed from the clashing, subduction, and rising of massive geologic 
forces, and can be found in significant quantity in the area. These 
soils lack the nutrients most plants need and often contain heavy metals 
toxic to many plants, resulting in plants that are unique and endemic to 
this region. Serpentine outcrops in the area have been the subject of a 
great deal of botanical, ecological, and evolutionary research, and hold 
promise for future scientific explorations. Many serpentine plants are 
listed as rare, sensitive, or threatened under Federal or State law. 
Examples are: the endemic bent-flowered fiddleneck and brittlescale, the 
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onion, musk brush, serpentine sunflower, bare monkeyflower, Indian 
Valley brodiaea, Red Mountain catchfly, and Snow Mountain buckwheat, 
along with numerous other herbs such as the Lake County stonecrop, 
coastal bluff morning glory, Cobb Mountain lupine, Contra Costa 
goldfields, and Napa western flax. There are also plant species that are 
near-endemics and almost entirely restricted to serpentine soils, such 
as MacNab cypress, leather oak, swamp larkspur, and Purdy's fritillary.
The Berryessa Snow Mountain area is replete with wild and unique 
landscapes and climatic micro-regions. These include Cedar Roughs, an 
important refuge for black bear and a 3,000-acre stand of endemic 
Sargent's cypress trees. Cache Creek, a California Wild and Scenic 
River, provides an exceptional, intact riparian habitat and one of the 
largest wintering populations of bald eagles in the State. Remnants of 
the grassland prairies that once covered much of interior California 
still exist at Upper Cache Creek, where there are stands of native 
grasses with creeping wild rye and meadow barley, and some smaller 
relict patches of upland bunchgrass.
The 6,000-foot Goat Mountain is home to highly unusual plant assemblages 
that have created one of the most diverse butterfly regions in 
California. The Hale Ridge Research Natural Area hosts an important 
stand of knobcone pine. The ecological sky island of the 7,000-foot Snow 
Mountain serves as important habitat to a number of key plant and animal 
species.
The headwaters of the Bear Creek Watershed are a particularly excellent 
example of the area's serpentinite-based endemism and biodiversity with 
over 450 plant species, including a magnificent array of wildflowers, 
along with cypress, manzanita, and willow. Nearly half of California's 
108 species of dragonfly and damselfly are found here, as well as 16 
reptiles and amphibians, 6 rare insects, and 80 species of butterflies. 
This area has been an important focus of scientific studies on climate 
change, including studies of range shifts and isolated populations of 
species during Pleistocene changes in climate, and on post-fire 
succession.
The Berryessa Snow Mountain area's wide variety of elevations, many 
streams, ponds, and rivers as well as diverse plant communities provide 
excellent habitat for fish, wildlife, and amphibians. The streams and 
creeks in the Berryessa Snow Mountain area have served as centers for 
scientific research on hydrology and riparian ecosystems for decades. 
The riparian habitat linking the Sacramento River, Putah Creek, and 
Cache Creek provides a home for native birds such as the spotted 
sandpiper and the rare tricolored blackbird.
Waterways in the area harbor several native fish, including Pacific 
lamprey, western brook lamprey, rainbow trout, California roach, 
Sacramento pikeminnow, speckled dace, hardhead minnow, Clear Lake hitch, 
Sacramento sucker, and prickly and riffle sculpins. The area also 
provides historic habitat for coastal chinook salmon, Northern 
California steelhead, and California Central Valley steelhead.
Ponds and seeps throughout the area provide rare aquatic habitat for 
important plants like eelgrass pondweed, few-flowered navarretia, marsh 
checkerbloom, and Boggs Lake hedge-hyssop. This aquatic habitat is also 
home to amphibious species like the foothill yellow-legged frog, 
California red-legged frog, California newt, Pacific tree frog, western 
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Numerous reptiles live in the Berryessa Snow Mountain area, including 
the St. Helena mountain king snake, western fence lizard, western skink, 
western whiptail, alligator lizard, gopher snake, common king snake, 
rubber boa, common garter snake, western terrestrial garter snake, 
western aquatic garter snake, and the northern Pacific rattlesnake.
Many large and small mammals co-exist in this diverse landscape, such as 
Tule elk, bobcats, mountain lions, black bears, mule deer, beaver, river 
otter, Pacific fishers, American badgers, Humboldt martens, and the San 
Joaquin pocket mouse. Most of the animal species in the area have 
special State or Federal status as sensitive, at-risk or threatened.
Raptors such as burrowing owls, prairie falcon, peregrine falcon, 
northern goshawk, and bald and golden eagles live and hunt throughout 
the upland areas. The Berryessa Snow Mountain area also serves as an 
important migratory corridor for neotropical birds and is home to a 
plethora of bat and insect species, including the threatened valley 
elderberry longhorn beetle and the vulnerable pallid bat, western 
sulphur butterfly, gray marble butterfly, Muir's hairstreak, and 
Lindsay's skipper.
The protection of the Berryessa Snow Mountain area will preserve its 
prehistoric and historic legacy and maintain its diverse array of 
scientific resources, ensuring that the prehistoric, historic, and 
scientific values remain for the benefit of all Americans. Today, the 
area is important for ranching and also provides outdoor recreation 
opportunities, including hunting, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and 
horseback riding to a burgeoning population center.
Whereas, section 320301 of title 54, United States Code (known as 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 
Federal Government to be national monuments, and to reserve as a part 
thereof parcels of land, the limits of which 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 lands of the Berryessa Snow 
Mountain area;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by the authority vested in me by section 320301 of title 54, 
United States Code, hereby proclaim the objects identified above that 
are situated upon lands and interests in lands owned or controlled by 
the Federal Government to be the Berryessa Snow Mountain 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 Federal Government 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 330,780 acres. The boundaries described on the 
accompanying map are confined to 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 described 
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forms of entry, location, selection, sale, or other disposition under 
the public land laws or laws applicable to the U.S. Forest Service, 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 facilitates the remediation, monitoring, or reclamation of 
historic mining operations under applicable law or otherwise furthers 
the protective purposes of the monument.
The establishment of the monument is subject to valid existing rights. 
If the Federal Government acquires any lands or interests in lands not 
owned or controlled by the Federal Government within the boundaries of 
the monument, such lands and interests in lands shall be reserved as a 
part of the monument, and objects identified above that are situated 
upon those lands and interests in lands shall be part of the monument, 
upon acquisition of ownership or control by the Federal Government.
The Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior 
(Secretaries) shall manage the monument through the U.S. Forest Service 
(USFS) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), pursuant to their 
respective applicable legal authorities, to implement the purposes of 
this proclamation. The USFS shall manage that portion of the monument 
within the boundaries of the National Forest System (NFS), and BLM shall 
manage the remainder of the monument. The lands administered by USFS 
shall be managed as part of the Mendocino National Forest. The lands 
administered by BLM shall be managed as a unit of the National Landscape 
Conservation System, pursuant to applicable legal authorities.
For purposes of protecting and restoring the objects identified above, 
the Secretaries shall jointly prepare a management plan for the monument 
and shall promulgate such regulations for its management as deemed 
appropriate. In developing any management plans and any management rules 
and regulations governing NFS lands within the monument, the Secretary 
of Agriculture, through USFS, shall consult with the Secretary of the 
Interior through BLM. The Secretaries shall provide for public 
involvement in the development of the management plan including, but not 
limited to, consultation with tribal, State, and local governments. In 
the development and implementation of the management plan, the 
Secretaries shall maximize opportunities, pursuant to applicable legal 
authorities, for shared resources, operational efficiency, and 
cooperation.
In managing the monument, the Secretaries may authorize activities or 
uses related to remediation, monitoring, and reclamation of mining sites 
and to provide for the beneficial public use of water associated with 
reclamation of such sites, consistent with the care and management of 
the objects identified above.
Except for emergency or authorized administrative purposes, motorized 
and mechanized vehicle use in the monument shall be allowed only on 
roads and trails designated for such use, consistent with the care and 
management of the objects identified above.
Nothing in this proclamation shall be deemed to enlarge or diminish the 
rights of any Indian tribe. The Secretaries shall, to the maximum extent 
permitted by law and in consultation with Indian tribes, ensure the 
protection of Indian sacred sites and traditional cultural properties in 
the monument and provide access by members of Indian tribes for 
traditional cultural and customary uses, consistent with the American 
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Freedom Act (42 U.S.C. 1996) and Executive Order 13007 of May 24, 1996 
(Indian Sacred Sites).
Laws, regulations, and policies followed by USFS or BLM in issuing and 
administering grazing permits or leases on lands under their 
jurisdiction shall continue to apply with regard to the lands in the 
monument, consistent with the care and management of the objects 
identified above.
Nothing in this proclamation shall be construed to alter the valid 
existing water rights of any party, including the United States. This 
proclamation does not reserve water as a matter of Federal law.
Nothing in this proclamation shall preclude low level overflights of 
military aircraft, the designation of new units of special use airspace, 
the use or establishment of military flight training routes over the 
lands reserved by this proclamation, or related military uses, 
consistent with the care and management of the objects to be protected.
Nothing in this proclamation shall be deemed to enlarge or diminish the 
jurisdiction of the State of California, including its jurisdiction and 
authority with respect to fish and wildlife management.
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.
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 July, 
in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the Independence of 
the United States of America the two hundred and fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9299 of July 10, 2015

Establishment of the Waco Mammoth National Monument

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In 1978, two young fossil hunters found a large bone protruding from an 
eroded ravine near the Bosque River about 4.5 miles north of the center 
of Waco, Texas. They took the bone to nearby Baylor University, where it 
was identified as part of the femur (upper leg bone) of a Columbian 
Mammoth (Mammuthus columbi), a dominant species in North America during 
the Pleistocene Epoch. The Columbian Mammoth, the largest of all mammoth 
species, stood with a shoulder height reaching 12 to 14 feet and weighed 
an estimated 7 to 8 tons. Over the next 20 years, Baylor University 
oversaw the excavation of the site, where the remains of 24 Columbian 
Mammoths were found, along with the remains of associated animals of the 
late Pleistocene, including Western Camel (Camelops hesternus), saber-
toothed cat (Homotherium), dwarf antelope (cf. Capromeryx), American 
Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis), and giant tortoise 
(Hesperotestudo).
These remains contain the Nation's only recorded discovery of a nursery 
herd (females and offspring) of Pleistocene mammoths, comprising at 
least 18 of the unearthed mammoths. The nursery herd appears to have 
drowned in a single natural event near the confluence of the ancient 
Bosque and Brazos Rivers between 65,000 and 72,000 years ago. Because 
the nursery herd was buried rapidly in the mud associated with the 
rising waters, the remains of the herd include nearly intact skeletons 
apparently positioned as at the moment of death. The herd's preservation 
in this manner provides unparalleled evidence of the group's age 
structure and behavior during a natural catastrophe. For example, the 
herd apparently formed a circular defensive position with the adults 
attempting to rescue the offspring. In two cases, the bones of a 
juvenile lay across the tusks of an adult, suggesting that these adults 
were trying to lift the juveniles to safety.
Including the nursery herd, the remains of 22 Columbian Mammoths have 
been documented in the excavation area, and evidence of 2 more was 
discovered during construction of the Dig Shelter that protects the 
excavation area. One of the skeletons discovered in sediments above the 
nursery herd is a large bull mammoth with a broken but healed rib, 
suggesting a fight with another bull during the mammoth equivalent of 
modern elephants' musth, or rutting season. The presence of mammoths in 
the excavation area at sediment levels representing a span of several 
thousands of years suggests that the species had an affinity for this 
area at the interface of two ecosystems, the Great Plains and the Gulf 
Coastal Plains.
The excavation area, as well as the land extending beyond it toward the 
Brazos and Bosque Rivers, offer excellent opportunities for further 
exploration and research. More than half of the area protected by the 
Dig Shelter remains unexcavated, and virtually all the acreage outside 
the Dig Shelter remains unsurveyed for paleontological resources. Future 
discoveries are anticipated both within and outside the Dig Shelter.
While Baylor University oversaw the excavation, study, and preservation 
of the fossils, the City of Waco acquired the parcels of land containing 
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surrounding the excavation area and assembled a city park known as the 
Waco Mammoth Site, which opened to the public in 2009. Although most of 
the excavated bones of the mammoths and associated fauna are now at 
Baylor University's Mayborn Museum awaiting preparation and curation, 
some exposed bones remain at the Site, protected by the climate-
controlled Dig Shelter, which facilitates public viewing, 
interpretation, and study.
WHEREAS, section 320301 of title 54, United States Code (known as 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 
Federal Government to be national monuments, and to reserve as a part 
thereof parcels of land, the limits of which shall be confined to the 
smallest area compatible with the proper care and management of the 
objects to be protected;
WHEREAS, the City of Waco has been operating the approximately 108.5 
acre Waco Mammoth Site (including the excavation area and surrounding 
lands) as a park since 2009, in partnership with Baylor University and 
with support from the nonprofit Waco Mammoth Foundation, Inc.;
WHEREAS, the City of Waco, Baylor University, the Waco Mammoth 
Foundation, Inc., and other members of the Waco community have 
demonstrated support for the establishment of a national monument to be 
administered by the National Park Service;
WHEREAS, the National Park Service conducted a special resource study of 
the Waco Mammoth Site, pursuant to Public Law 107-341, and determined 
that the Site met the criteria for inclusion in the National Park 
System;
WHEREAS, in support of the establishment of a national monument to be 
administered by the National Park Service, the City has donated certain 
lands and appurtenant easements to the Federal Government;
WHEREAS, the City of Waco and Baylor University have also indicated 
their intent to transfer ownership of the excavated specimens and 
archival records to the Federal Government for monument purposes;
WHEREAS, the City of Waco intends that the partnership between the City 
of Waco, Baylor University, and the Waco Mammoth Foundation, Inc., 
continue to cooperatively manage, oversee, and maintain the Waco Mammoth 
Site and expand the partnership to include the National Park Service;
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to preserve and protect the 
scientific objects at the Waco Mammoth Site;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
America, by the authority vested in me by section 320301 of title 54, 
United States Code, hereby proclaim the objects identified above that 
are situated upon lands and interests in lands owned or controlled by 
the Federal Government to be the Waco Mammoth National Monument 
(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 Federal Government within the boundaries described on the 
accompanying map entitled, ``Waco Mammoth National Monument,'' which is 
attached to and forms a part of this proclamation. The reserved Federal 
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in lands encompass approximately 7.11 acres, including appurtenant 
easements for all necessary purposes. The boundaries described on the 
accompanying map are confined to 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 described 
on the accompanying map are hereby appropriated and withdrawn from all 
forms of entry, location, selection, sale, or other disposition under 
the public land laws, 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 monument is subject to valid existing rights. 
Lands and interests in lands not owned or controlled by the Federal 
Government within the boundaries described on the accompanying map shall 
be reserved as a part of the monument, and objects identified above that 
are situated upon those lands and interests in lands shall be part of 
the monument, upon acquisition of ownership or control by the Federal 
Government.
The Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) shall manage the monument 
through the National Park Service, pursuant to applicable legal 
authorities, consistent with the purposes and provisions of this 
proclamation. The Secretary shall prepare a management plan for the 
monument, with full public involvement, within 3 years of the date of 
this proclamation. The management plan shall ensure that the monument 
fulfills the following purposes for the benefit of present and future 
generations: (1) to preserve and protect the objects of scientific 
interest associated with the monument; (2) to foster and facilitate 
appropriate research; (3) to promote understanding and stewardship of 
the monument's resources and values through interpretive and educational 
opportunities; and (4) to provide for the enjoyment of the monument's 
resources and values in a manner that is compatible with their 
preservation. The management plan shall address the desired relationship 
of the monument to other sites with paleontological resources both 
within and outside the National Park System.
The National Park Service shall use available authorities, as 
appropriate, to enter into agreements with governmental and 
nongovernmental organizations, including the City of Waco, Baylor 
University, the Waco Mammoth Foundation, Inc., to further the purposes 
of the monument, address common interests, and promote management 
efficiencies.
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 tenth day of July, 
in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the Independence of 
the United States of America the two hundred and fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9300 of July 17, 2015

Captive Nations Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

America was founded on the beliefs that the true source of legitimacy is 
the consent of the people; that every individual is born equal with 
inalienable rights; and that it is the responsibility of governments to 
uphold these rights. For more than two centuries, the United States has 
worked to give meaning to these fundamental tenets of freedom and 
democracy, and as we have striven to realize the promise of our Nation 
and cement our reputation as a beacon of opportunity throughout the 
world, we have also fought to expand democracy's reach--because we 
believe that self-determination is not just a Western value but a 
universal value, and that all people in all nations have the right to 
choose their own destiny.
When an Iron Curtain descended on women and men around the globe, 
America stood with those who held fast to democratic ideals. We fought 
to defend the inherent dignity of all people and our shared commitment 
to the values we cherish, and together we demonstrated to the world that 
tyranny and oppression are no match for the force of freedom. Decades 
later, upholding peace and security continues to be the responsibility 
of every nation. During Captive Nations Week, we stand in solidarity 
with those who still yearn for a stake in their future, and we renew our 
commitment to advancing freedom's cause.
Today, countries once ravaged by war are among the world's most advanced 
economies, dictatorships have given way to genuine democracies, and 
hundreds of millions of people have been lifted from poverty. Yet 
history reminds us that free nations cannot be complacent in pursuit of 
the vision we share. Around the globe, disputes over territory threaten 
to spiral into confrontation. The failure to uphold universal human 
rights denies justice to individuals and denies countries of reaching 
their full potential. The same technologies that empower citizens are 
also giving oppressive regimes new tools to stifle dissent. And economic 
inequality and extreme poverty are laying the foundation for 
instability.
The United States will continue to use every element of American power 
to bolster democracies throughout the world and support economic reforms 
that boost domestic demand, deliver broad prosperity, and invest in 
people. We are expanding our cooperation with emerging powers and 
economies and working to cultivate civil societies that hold leaders 
accountable--because governments exist to lift their people up, not to 
hold them down. And I continue to call for open and honest elections, 
and independent judiciaries that work to strengthen the rule of law.
True democracy, real prosperity, and lasting security are neither given 
nor imposed from the outside; they must be earned and built from within 
and renewed by every generation. Today, we rededicate ourselves to this 
important task and to the promise that wherever people are willing to do 
the hard work of building a democracy--wherever the longing for freedom 
stirs in human hearts--they will find a partner in the United States of 
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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 19 through July 25, 2015, 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 seventeenth day of 
July, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9301 of July 21, 2015

Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Chattanooga, Tennessee

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Our thoughts and prayers as a Nation are with the service members killed 
last week in Chattanooga. We honor their service. We offer our gratitude 
to the police officers and first responders who stopped the rampage and 
saved lives. We draw strength from yet another American community that 
has come together with an unmistakable message to those who would try 
and do us harm: We do not give in to fear. You cannot divide us. And you 
will not change our way of life.
We ask God to watch over the fallen, the families, and their 
communities. As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts 
of violence perpetrated on July 16, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, by 
the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the 
Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby 
order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at 
the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all 
military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the 
Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United 
States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, July 25, 2015. 
I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same 
length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular 
offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities 
and naval vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of 
July, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9302 of July 24, 2015

Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Twenty-five years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 
reaffirmed the idea that in America, all people are entitled to 
participate fully in our economy and democracy. A law deeply rooted in 
the principles of our Nation's founding, this landmark civil rights 
legislation recognized that all Americans have something to contribute 
to our country's story and deserve every chance to achieve their full 
potential. For a quarter-century, our Nation has fought to realize this 
law's enormous promise, and with hard work, we have helped expand what 
is possible so more of our friends, colleagues, and family members can 
live full and independent lives.
The product of tremendous effort, struggle, and sacrifice, the passage 
of the ADA was a victory won by countless Americans who refused to 
accept the world as it was and--against great odds--organized a 
grassroots movement to enshrine the principle of equality into law. One 
of the most comprehensive civil rights bills in the history of our 
country, the ADA promises fairness, opportunity, and complete 
participation in all aspects of American life for individuals with 
disabilities. It secures each person's right to independence, and it 
enables our society and our economy to benefit from the talents and 
contributions of all Americans by clearing obstacles to employment, 
transportation, public services, telecommunications, and public 
accommodations.
Today, as we celebrate this important anniversary and honor all those 
whose courage and dedication have driven our Nation's progress, we 
recognize that our work to uphold the spirit and the letter of this law 
is not yet finished. In communities throughout our country, barriers 
that limit our neighbors' potential have been torn down, but too many 
continue to encounter discrimination and structural inequalities that 
prohibit them from pursuing their dreams. Young people with disabilities 
continue to experience bullying in schools. Americans with disabilities 
who want to and can work are too often denied the dignity of a job. And 
many working Americans with disabilities still live below the poverty 
line.
My Administration is committed to addressing the unique challenges 
people with disabilities face as they seek to attain economic stability. 
Americans with disabilities deserve access to quality health care, 
affordable housing, inclusive financial institutions, and the innovative 
technologies that are transforming our world. That is why we have 
actively enforced the ADA, and why we have worked to toughen the 
protections against disability-based discrimination, increase 
accessibility in our communities, and expand opportunities for 
employment, education, and financial independence for people with 
disabilities. We have led by example within the Federal Government, and 
I am proud that there are now more Americans with disabilities working 
in Federal service than at any time in the past three decades. We 
continue to address bullying and harassment in our classrooms, ensuring 
every student has a nurturing environment in which to learn and grow. 
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we are championing protections and support for people with disabilities 
around the world.
Disability touches all of us. More than 50 million Americans have a 
disability, and living up to the principles of the ADA is an obligation 
we all share. Every person deserves equal access, equal opportunity, and 
equal respect, and we each must do our part to ensure our Nation's 
promise is within the reach of all Americans. As we reflect on 25 years 
of progress, let us reaffirm the inherent dignity and worth of every 
individual, and together, redouble our efforts to build a society where 
all things are possible for all people.
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, 2015, the 
Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. I encourage 
Americans across our Nation to celebrate the 25th 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-fourth day 
of July, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9303 of July 24, 2015

National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Throughout history, the United States has stood as a powerful force for 
freedom and democracy around the world. In the face of tyranny and 
oppression, generations of patriots have fought to secure peace and 
prosperity far from home. And in 1950, as Communist armies crossed the 
38th parallel just 5 years after the end of World War II, courageous 
Americans deployed overseas once again to stand with a people they had 
never met in defense of a cause in which they both believed. On National 
Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, we honor all those who sacrificed for 
freedom's cause throughout 3 long years of war, and we reaffirm our 
commitment to the security of the Republic of Korea and the values that 
unite our nations.
Often outnumbered and outgunned, nearly 1.8 million Americans fought 
through searing heat and piercing cold to roll back the tide of 
Communism. The members of our Armed Forces endured some of the most 
brutal combat in modern history; many experienced unimaginable torment 
in POW camps, and nearly 37,000 gave their last full measure of 
devotion. Their sacrifice pushed invading armies back across the line 
they had dared to cross and secured a hard-earned victory.
The Korean War reminds us that when we send our troops into battle, they 
deserve the support and gratitude of the American people--especially 
once they come home. We must make it our mission to serve all our 
veterans as well as they have served us, always giving them the respect, 
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opportunities they have earned. And we will never stop working to 
fulfill our obligations to our fallen heroes and their families. To this 
day, more than 7,800 Americans are still missing from the Korean War, 
and the United States will not rest until we give these families a full 
accounting of their loved ones.
Today, the Republic of Korea enjoys a thriving democracy and a bustling 
economy, and the legacy of our Korean War veterans continues on in the 
50 million South Koreans who live with liberty and opportunity. The 
United States is proud to stand with our partner in Asian security and 
stability, and our commitment to our friend and ally will never waver--a 
promise embodied by our servicemen and women who fought from the Chosin 
Reservoir to Heartbreak Ridge and Pork Chop Hill, and by every American 
since who has stood sentinel on freedom's frontier.
No war should ever be forgotten, and no veteran should ever be 
overlooked. Today, on the anniversary of the Military Armistice 
Agreement that ended the Korean War, let us remember how liberty held 
its ground in the face of tyranny and how free peoples refused to yield. 
And most of all, let us give thanks to all those whose service and 
sacrifice helped to secure the blessings of freedom.
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, 2015, 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-fourth day 
of July, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9304 of July 27, 2015

World Hepatitis Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Around the world, doctors, medical researchers, and other professionals 
dedicated to health care and public health are working hard every day to 
combat disease and build healthier communities. Their efforts have led 
to improved sanitation, cleaner water, better access to care, and 
improvements in how we diagnose, treat, and prevent disease. Today, on 
World Hepatitis Day, we join in these efforts to improve lives here at 
home and abroad by raising awareness of a silent epidemic and 
reaffirming our commitment to combat it.
Nearly 400 million people worldwide are living with viral hepatitis, and 
more than 1 million people die each year from this disease. Yet because 
hepatitis often persists silently for years before revealing any 
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are unaware of their infection status, which can lead to long-term liver 
damage and death.
Prevention and early detection are essential to saving lives. Safe and 
effective vaccines for hepatitis A and B are widely available, and 
simple blood tests for hepatitis B and C can lead to early detection and 
life-saving care and treatment, including the cure of the infection. I 
encourage all Americans to ask their health care provider about 
hepatitis, and to learn more by visiting www.CDC.gov/Hepatitis.
As President, I am committed to advancing the fight against viral 
hepatitis infections. The Affordable Care Act has increased access to 
quality, affordable health care for millions of Americans -- creating 
more opportunities for early detection of viral hepatitis -- and it 
requires most insurance plans to cover recommended preventive services 
without copays, including hepatitis A and B vaccines and hepatitis B and 
C screenings. 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 hepatitis.
Guided by our Action Plan for the Prevention, Care, and Treatment of 
Viral Hepatitis, my Administration is working with government, private, 
and non-profit organizations to ensure that new cases of viral hepatitis 
are prevented. We also remain invested in addressing related health 
issues such as liver cancer, HIV infection, and substance use disorders, 
and the disproportionate impact viral hepatitis infections have on 
African Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and American 
Indians and Alaska Natives, as well as our Nation's young people.
Today, we renew our commitment to those impacted by hepatitis and to all 
those we have lost to this disease. Let us resolve to break the silence 
surrounding hepatitis, and redouble our efforts to defeat it 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 July 28, 2015, 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-seventh day 
of July, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9305 of July 29, 2015

50th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare and 
Medicaid into law. Fifty years later, these programs have been woven 
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fabric of our society--cornerstones of the fundamental belief that in 
America, health care is a right and not a privilege. Today, Medicare and 
Medicaid help tens of millions of Americans live longer, healthier lives 
and achieve economic security. Together, they have helped protect the 
quintessential American promise that opportunity, prosperity, and 
economic mobility are within reach for everyone who works hard and plays 
by the rules. On this anniversary, we pause to celebrate these landmark 
achievements and reflect on the ways they have improved our Nation.
As we commemorate two of America's greatest triumphs, we must not forget 
that the security they provide was not always guaranteed, nor was their 
progress inevitable or their success preordained. Before Medicare and 
Medicaid, only about half of all seniors had some form of insurance, and 
too many of our most vulnerable citizens--including children and people 
with disabilities--did not have access to quality, affordable care.
As a Nation, we chose to end that era. With hard work and determination, 
we fought to secure the health and peace of mind of millions of our 
people who previously lacked a basic measure of security. Medicare and 
Medicaid did not just make our country better; they reaffirmed its 
greatness and established a legacy that we must carry forward today. We 
must recognize that this work, though begun a half-century ago and 
continued over the decades that have followed, is not yet complete. For 
too many, quality, affordable health care is still out of reach--and we 
must recommit to finishing this important task.
We have made important strides in this fight, and today, health care is 
more affordable and accessible than ever before thanks to the Affordable 
Care Act. Because of this law, more than 16 million uninsured Americans 
have gained the security of health insurance, including through its 
expansion of Medicaid. Nearly 40 million people on Medicare have taken 
advantage of free preventive health services, and the law has saved over 
9 million seniors on Medicare more than $15 billion in prescription drug 
costs. It has expanded the options for home and community-based services 
offered by Medicaid. And since I signed this law, we have extended the 
life of the Medicare Trust Fund by 13 years.
Since the Affordable Care Act became law, health care prices have risen 
at the lowest rate since Medicare and Medicaid were established, and as 
President, I am dedicated to building on this progress to ensure these 
programs are protected and strengthened. Earlier this year, I was proud 
to sign bipartisan legislation to permanently fix the Medicare physician 
payment system--creating a cost-effective way to compensate doctors 
based on how well they help their patients get and stay healthy. I am 
fighting to further extend the solvency of the Hospital Insurance trust 
fund, align payments more closely with the value of care, and build on 
the Affordable Care Act by closing the Medicare Part D donut hole for 
brand drugs by 2017. I am committed to reducing rapidly rising 
prescription drug costs in both Medicare and Medicaid. And every day, I 
am working to convince more Governors and State legislatures to take 
advantage of the Federal Government's financial support to expand 
Medicaid and cover the millions of additional Americans who would be 
eligible for quality, affordable health insurance.
Five decades ago, the United States recognized our obligation to care 
for our fellow Americans. Today, we must ensure this promise is 
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our parents, children, and grandchildren. On the 50th anniversary of 
Medicare and Medicaid, let us not be content with the progress we have 
made. Instead, let us summon the resolve of the generations that came 
before us and recommit to advancing this noble cause. Five decades from 
now, when people look back on this time, let it be said that our 
generation put its shoulder to the wheel and carried forward the work of 
making affordable health care a reality for all 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 July 30, 2015, as the 
50th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid. I call upon all Americans to 
observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that 
recognize the vital safety net that Medicare and Medicaid provide for 
millions of Americans.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of 
July, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9306 of August 7, 2015

National Health Center Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

For a half century, health centers have delivered comprehensive, high 
quality, cost-effective primary health care to patients regardless of 
their ability to pay. This week, let us recognize the role of health 
centers and thank the tireless and dedicated center staff who work long 
hours to provide fundamental services to those who need them most.
Serving nearly 23 million patients, health centers are a vital source of 
primary care in communities across America. These centers also provide 
patients with crucial information on the importance of regular checkups 
and screenings, which encourage timely care and decrease the need for 
emergency treatment. By providing health insurance enrollment assistance 
to millions of individuals, they are playing a significant role in the 
implementation of the Affordable Care Act. This historic law has 
supported the operation, expansion, and construction of health centers 
across our Nation through the establishment of the Community Health 
Center Fund. Today, nearly 1,300 health centers operate approximately 
9,000 service delivery sites that provide care to people in every State, 
the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the 
Pacific Basin. I encourage those in need of care to use the ``Find a 
Health Center'' tool at www.HRSA.gov.
Today, America's health centers have become a critical element of a 
health system that reflects the belief that all people deserve access to 
essential medical services, regardless of who they are or where they 
live. An idea born from the fight for justice and civil rights, health 
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the committed professionals who support them--carry forward the ideals 
fought for at a transformational time in our Nation's history. Helping 
to ensure more Americans have the security and peace of mind that comes 
with quality, affordable care, health centers continue to be 
instrumental in safeguarding the promise of equality and opportunity for 
all.
This week, as we recognize the 50-year anniversary of the first 
community health centers being established in America, let us remember 
that health care is not a privilege for the few among us who can afford 
it, but a right for all Americans--and let us recognize the vital role 
health centers across our country play in carrying us toward greater 
health for our people.
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 9 
through August 15, 2015, 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 seventh day of 
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9307 of August 14, 2015

National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

The United States military is the finest fighting force the world has 
ever known--not just because of our weapons or technology, but because 
of the spirit, skill, and selflessness of our devoted military 
personnel. For more than two centuries, patriotic Americans have served 
our Nation and protected our values, making enormous sacrifices to 
defend freedom and democracy here at home and around the globe. Today, 
the women and men of the National Guard and Reserve carry forward this 
proud legacy with honor and distinction. During National Employer 
Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, we salute our country's citizen-
warriors and the families, employers, and communities who support them.
More than one million citizen-Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and 
Coast Guardsmen protect our Nation as Guardsmen and Reservists. Beyond 
serving their communities, raising their families, and playing a vital 
part in America's workforce, these heroes find time throughout the year 
to train and prepare for new challenges and missions in the event their 
Nation needs them. With unmatched skill and professionalism, they have 
answered our country's call to serve--responding to disasters in the 
United States and carrying out tours of duty far from home, including in 
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As a Nation, we must make it our mission to serve all our military 
members as well as they serve us--and this includes supporting their 
families, who step up and make enormous sacrifices while their loved 
ones are away from home. My Administration will continue to provide our 
unwavering support and ensure all those who sacrifice for our Nation 
have access to the services, benefits, and care they deserve. And as 
part of First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden's Joining Forces 
initiative, we are encouraging all Americans to do their part to lift up 
our heroes. Around our country, communities and business leaders have 
recognized that they too can help America meet its obligations to the 
women and men of the Guard and Reserve by providing workplace 
flexibility and opportunities for advancement in their civilian careers. 
As Commander in Chief, I am grateful to our employers and business 
leaders who go above and beyond to ease the burden on those who serve, 
and I encourage all Americans to join in their efforts.
Our Nation has made a sacred promise to all members of the Armed Forces, 
and every person can play a part in honoring that promise. This week, we 
celebrate the women and men who keep our country safe and defend the way 
of life we cherish. As a Nation, let us join together to thank our 
Guardsmen and Reservists, as well as their employers--who know the value 
service brings to the workplace, who see service members as an essential 
part of their teams, and whose support is vital to the readiness and 
strength of the greatest fighting force 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 August 16 through 
August 22, 2015, 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 fourteenth day of 
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9308 of August 24, 2015

Women's Equality Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

On August 26, 1920, after years of agitating to break down the barriers 
that stood between them and the ballot box, American women won the right 
to vote. On the front lines of pickets and protests, champions from 
every corner of our country banded together to expand this fundamental 
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women and forge a path toward fairer representation and greater 
opportunity. As we celebrate 95 years since the certification of the 
19th Amendment, let us demonstrate our commitment to the belief that we 
are all entitled to equal treatment by supporting policies that help 
women succeed and thrive.
Since this historic achievement, our country has made great progress in 
building a freer and fairer society, and we continue striving to fully 
realize justice and equality for all. There is still more to do to 
secure the promise of our Nation for everyone, including ensuring that 
women have equal opportunities to participate in the classroom, the 
economy, the workplace, and our democracy. From day one, my 
Administration has carried forward the torch of gender equality, working 
tirelessly to ensure that all of America's daughters have the same 
rights as her sons.
When women succeed, America succeeds. That is why I am committed to 
fighting for equal pay for equal work, and why the first bill I signed 
into law as President was the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which 
extended the time period for employees to file complaints of 
compensation discrimination. I continue to support passage of the 
Paycheck Fairness Act because there is no reason why an earnings gap 
between men and women should persist in the 21st century. Women account 
for more than half of all workers who would benefit from an increase in 
the minimum wage, and I have called on the Congress to raise the minimum 
wage and signed an executive order to raise it to $10.10 for individuals 
working on new Federal service contracts. I have also proposed expanding 
overtime protections for certain groups of salaried employees--many of 
whom are women--and worked to ensure all Americans have access to 
quality, affordable child care while they are on the job or in school. 
And because no woman should have to worry about being fired from her job 
for missing a day of work when she is sick, caring for a sick family 
member, or welcoming a new child into her family, we have supported 
States, communities, and businesses in expanding policies for paid 
family leave and paid sick days. Additionally, we have called on the 
Congress to pass the Healthy Families Act to allow employees to earn 
sick leave.
Women deserve to make their own health care choices without interference 
from politicians or insurance companies. The Affordable Care Act expands 
insurance coverage for vital health services for women, including 
contraceptive care, prenatal care, and maternal care, and it protects 
women from being charged more than men simply based on gender.
Finally, every woman should have the chance to dream, grow, and thrive 
free from intimidation or violence, and my Administration has taken 
unprecedented steps to end domestic and sexual violence. We convened a 
White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault, and 
launched It's On Us--a campaign aimed at raising awareness of and 
preventing sexual assault on college campuses. These are part of our 
broader effort to make sure that all survivors of sexual assault and 
domestic violence are supported and that our laws are fully enforced.
Women's equality is a core civil and human rights principle in the 
United States and around the world. Across America, women are 
contributing to our economy and our Nation in innovative and exciting 
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country. As we celebrate the last 95 years of progress in advancing 
women's rights, let us rededicate ourselves to the idea that our Nation 
is not yet complete: there is still work to do to secure the blessings 
of our country for every American daughter.
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, 2015, 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-fourth day 
of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9309 of August 31, 2015

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Every day, resilient Americans with substance use disorders summon 
extraordinary courage and strength and commit to living healthy and 
productive lives through recovery. From big cities to small towns to 
Indian Country, substance use disorders affect the lives of millions of 
Americans. This month, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to all 
those who are seeking or in need of treatment, and we recognize the key 
role families, friends, and health care providers play in supporting 
those on the path to a better tomorrow.
This year's theme is ``Join the Voices for Recovery: Visible, Vocal, 
Valuable!'' It encourages us all to do our part to eliminate negative 
public attitudes associated with substance use disorders and treatment. 
People in recovery are part of our communities--they are our family and 
friends, colleagues and neighbors--and by supporting them and raising 
awareness of the challenges they face, we can help eradicate prejudice 
and discrimination associated with substance use disorders, as well as 
with co-occurring mental disorders. Prevention and treatment work, and 
people recover--and we must ensure all those seeking help feel 
empowered, encouraged, and confident in their ability to take control of 
their future. Americans looking for help for themselves or their loved 
ones can call 1-800-662-HELP or use the ``Treatment Locator'' tool at 
www.SAMHSA.gov.
My Administration remains dedicated to pursuing evidence-based 
strategies to address substance use disorders as part of our National 
Drug Control Strategy. Seeking to widen pathways to recovery, our 
strategy supports the integration of substance use treatment into 
primary health care settings and the expansion of support services in 
places such as high schools, institutions of higher education, and 
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the wake of public health crises related to non-medical use of 
prescription drugs and heroin in communities across our Nation, my 
Administration has pledged considerable resources to help Federal, 
State, and local authorities boost prevention efforts, improve public 
health and safety, and increase access to treatment in communities 
across the country. And the Affordable Care Act has extended substance 
use disorder and mental health benefits and Federal parity protections 
to millions of Americans.
Behavioral health is essential to overall health, and recovery is a 
process through which individuals are able to improve their wellness, 
live increasingly self-directed lives, and strive to fulfill their 
greatest potential. During National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery 
Month, we reaffirm our belief that recovery and limitless opportunity 
are within reach of every single American battling substance use 
disorders, and we continue our work to achieve this reality.
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 2015 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 thirty-first day of 
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9310 of August 31, 2015

National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Pediatric cancer affects thousands of young Americans each year. It is 
the leading cause of disease-related death for children, and this year, 
more than 10,000 of our Nation's youth will be diagnosed with this 
tragic disease. Every September, America honors all those who have been 
affected by this life-threatening illness: young girls and boys whose 
childhoods have been cut short, the loved ones who know the pain 
pediatric cancer causes, and the communities across our country that 
rally to support their friends and neighbors during difficult times. As 
a Nation, we come together to stand with those who have experienced 
devastating loss, and we renew our commitment to advance research, 
improve treatment, and ensure a brighter, healthier future for all young 
Americans.
Over the past 35 years, mortality rates for some types of pediatric 
cancer have declined by more than 50 percent, and thanks to major 
advancements in research and treatment efforts, our Nation has 
significantly improved its understanding and response to this disease. 
Today, innovative studies are leading to real breakthroughs--reminding 
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Despite these gains, the specific causes of pediatric cancer remain 
largely unknown, and much work still remains to be done.
My Administration is committed to advancing the fight against childhood 
cancer by supporting the vital studies that will continue to build on 
this progress. Last year, I signed the Gabriella Miller Kids First 
Research Act, which established the 10-Year Pediatric Research 
Initiative Fund, and I will keep urging the Congress to continue 
investing the millions of dollars available in this fund to support 
medical innovation and life-changing breakthroughs. I was also proud to 
appoint a pediatric oncologist to the National Cancer Advisory Board 
earlier this year. And this past January, I announced my 
Administration's Precision Medicine Initiative, which invests in 
research to better understand cancer and other diseases, helping the 
United States lead a new era of medicine--one that delivers the right 
treatment at the right moment.
Childhood cancer is devastating, and as families face the enormous 
burdens it brings, they deserve the security that comes with access to 
quality, affordable health care. Under the Affordable Care Act, children 
cannot be denied health insurance due to pre-existing conditions such as 
cancer. Provisions in the law also eliminate annual and lifetime dollar 
limits on coverage and prohibit insurance companies from denying 
participation in an approved clinical trial for cancer or another life-
threatening disease.
Pediatric cancer limits the dreams of too many of our Nation's daughters 
and sons and deprives our country of their enormous potential. During 
National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we remember the many children 
who have been taken from us too soon, and we extend our support to all 
those who continue to battle this illness with incredible strength and 
courage. Let us honor those on the front lines--the health care 
providers, researchers, community organizations, and advocacy groups--
who work tirelessly to ensure our Nation's youth have every opportunity 
to grow and thrive, and let us renew our commitment to forging 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 2015 as 
National Childhood 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 childhood cancer.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of 
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9311 of August 31, 2015

National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Five years ago, our Nation came together to put an end to the 
preventable epidemic of childhood obesity and observed National 
Childhood Obesity Awareness Month for the first time. Since then, 
childhood obesity rates have stopped rising, and we have seen an 
encouraging drop in obesity rates among children ages 2 to 5 years old. 
Despite this progress, more work remains to ensure every young person 
can lead a prosperous and productive life--more than 30 percent of 
American children are still overweight or obese. This month, we pause to 
remember our commitment to our Nation's youth and renew our focus on 
improving the health and well-being of our country's most precious 
resource.
This year marks the fifth anniversary of First Lady Michelle Obama's 
Let's Move! initiative, which has partnered with parents, community 
leaders, and professionals across the public and private sectors to 
encourage and expand access to the physical activities and nutritious 
foods that help our kids grow up healthy. Millions of children are now 
attending schools and day care centers that serve healthier food and 
ensure kids get the 60 minutes of physical activity a day they need. 
Across America, city, town, and county governments are supporting these 
efforts--building communities where kids can safely walk or bike to 
school, participate in a summer meal program, or join a local athletic 
league. And we are proud that our Nation's businesses have joined in the 
fight by working to create healthier kids' menus at restaurants and cut 
trillions of calories from the food and beverage products children 
consume. All Americans can do their part to combat childhood obesity, 
and I invite everyone to visit www.LetsMove.gov to learn more about our 
accomplishments and find additional resources on how to help children 
eat well and stay active.
To solve the problem of childhood obesity within a generation, we must 
ensure the advances we have made are not reversed, including by 
upholding science-based nutrition standards for school meals. By 
improving nutritional quality in federally supported school lunches and 
breakfasts, we are not only ensuring children have access to the 
nourishing food they need to make healthy choices and succeed in school, 
but we are also providing the foundation for a stronger, healthier 
society. As a Nation, we can expand on this progress by working to make 
sure the same quality food is accessible to all children at home, no 
matter who they are or where they live. This will require our country to 
continue focusing on the local availability and affordability of healthy 
foods--an effort I am committed to supporting as President. 
Additionally, my Administration is fighting to ensure families have 
opportunities to be active and get outside together, and that is why we 
launched our Every Kid in a Park initiative, which provides all fourth 
graders and their families with free access to our National Parks and 
other Federal lands for an entire year.
During National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and throughout the 
entire year, let us each commit to reaching toward a healthy lifestyle 
so we can serve as examples of healthy eating and active living for our 
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children. Eliminating childhood obesity will require every American to 
play their part, and together we can work toward building healthy, 
active communities where all children can realize their dreams and meet 
their full 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 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 2015 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 thirty-first day of 
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9312 of August 31, 2015

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

This year, more than 14,000 women will lose their lives to ovarian 
cancer--the most deadly of all female reproductive system cancers--and 
more than 21,000 of our mothers, daughters, wives, and sisters will be 
diagnosed with this terrible disease. Every day across our country, 
families, friends, and communities come together to support and empower 
those who are fighting for their lives, offering encouragement and 
bringing hope for a cancer-free future. During National Ovarian Cancer 
Awareness Month, our Nation pauses to lift up all those who know the 
pain of this disease, honor those we have lost, and renew our commitment 
to fighting ovarian cancer through more effective prevention, detection, 
and treatment.
Ovarian cancer is difficult to detect early--there is no simple and 
reliable way to screen for it and symptoms are often not clear until 
later stages. By recognizing possible warning signs and unexplained 
changes, women can increase their likelihood of detecting ovarian cancer 
in its early stages when treatment is most effective and the chances for 
recovery are greatest. To bolster these efforts, my Administration has 
continued to invest in innovative research to improve early detection 
and treatment of ovarian cancer, and we are working hard to increase 
public awareness among women about all types of gynecological cancers. 
To learn more about risk factors and symptoms, Americans can visit 
www.Cancer.gov/Ovarian.
I encourage all women to speak with their health care providers about 
ovarian cancer. Under the Affordable Care Act, most health plans are now 
required to cover well-woman visits without copays or deductibles--
providing millions of women with the opportunity to access critical care 
and talk with health care professionals about risks they may face. 
Provisions in the law also eliminate annual and lifetime dollar limits 
on coverage and prohibit insurance companies from denying participation 
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clinical trial for cancer or another life-threatening disease. The law 
also forbids insurers from denying coverage due to a pre-existing 
condition, such as cancer or a family history of cancer.
This month, we stand with all those who continue to fight this 
devastating disease and with those who have lost loved ones because of 
it. Along with the advocates, medical researchers, and health care 
providers who tirelessly battle this disease every day, we rededicate 
ourselves to the urgent work of increasing awareness and improving care 
for those with ovarian cancer--and we continue forging 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 2015 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of 
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9313 of August 31, 2015

National Preparedness Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Every year, communities across our country face emergencies--from 
unforeseen natural disasters to deliberate acts--that test our Nation's 
grit and challenge us to overcome tragedy. While my Administration is 
working to keep all Americans safe, each of us can do our part. 
Together, we can protect our families and help our communities by 
planning for emergencies and for the unexpected. Every September, we 
celebrate our Nation's spirit of resilience by rededicating ourselves to 
the important task of being prepared in the face of any crisis.
Emergencies come in many forms--from house fires to accidents to 
hurricanes--and can strike anywhere in America. We cannot always control 
how, when, or where they occur, but we can prepare practical responses 
before disasters strike. By discussing with our families, friends, and 
neighbors how we will protect ourselves and our communities, we can 
contribute to and share in a stronger, more resilient society. The theme 
of this year's National Preparedness Month is ``Don't Wait. Communicate. 
Make Your Emergency Plan Today.'' This month, I encourage all Americans 
to bolster their readiness in the event of a crisis. To learn more about 
the disasters common to where you live, the resources available in your 
area, and how to prepare, visit www.Ready.gov or www.Listo.gov.
When emergencies happen, our Nation must ensure that communities have 
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office, I have worked hard to expedite the recovery and rebuilding 
efforts in areas impacted by disaster. As we commemorate the 10th 
anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, my Administration remains focused on 
addressing the needs of survivors, investing in hard-hit neighborhoods, 
and ensuring those affected are able to rebuild with greater confidence, 
optimism, and resilience. My Administration has always been dedicated to 
coordinating readiness and relief efforts between Federal agencies, 
organizations, corporations, and local partners--because together, with 
a united approach, we can lift up communities and help them emerge 
stronger.
No challenge poses a greater threat to our future than climate change. 
Cities along our Eastern seaboard now flood at high tide, and in the 
West, wildfire season now lasts most of the year. Some communities are 
parched by the worst drought in generations, while others have been 
drenched by unprecedented rainfall. Our climate is changing quickly, and 
it poses a threat to our Nation's safety and security. That is why we 
must work toward a sound environment today, and why my Administration is 
committed to pursuing clean energy through initiatives like the Clean 
Power Plan. Additionally, as part of my Climate Action Plan, we are 
committed to building infrastructure that can withstand more frequent 
and powerful natural disasters and to supporting our communities--
including low-income, minority, and tribal communities--as they prepare 
for these impacts. Together, by ensuring everyone understands the 
dangers of climate change and by making responsible choices, we can 
secure a cleaner, safer world for future generations.
On September 30, people from cities and towns in all corners of our 
Nation will join with the Federal Government to take action as part of 
America's PrepareAthon! I urge Americans to make a plan and participate 
in this important opportunity to increase their own preparedness. During 
National Preparedness Month, let us all renew our commitment to ready 
ourselves, our families, and our communities for 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 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 2015 as 
National Preparedness Month. I encourage all Americans to recognize the 
importance of preparedness and work together to enhance our resilience 
and readiness.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of 
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9314 of August 31, 2015

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Every year, America pauses to raise awareness of prostate cancer and 
reaffirm our resolve to defeat it. One of the most common cancers among 
American men, prostate cancer will kill more than 27,500 of our Nation's 
fathers, husbands, sons, and brothers this year, and more than 220,000 
Americans will be diagnosed with it in 2015 alone. With each diagnosis 
comes pain and heartache, and for too many it leads to extreme hardship 
and unimaginable loss. As a country, we stand with all those who are 
fighting prostate cancer, their families, and every person who knows the 
challenges it brings, and we renew our commitment to combating this 
devastating disease.
Decades of innovative research have helped to reduce prostate cancer's 
mortality through more effective prevention, detection, and treatment. 
And while the exact causes of prostate cancer remain unknown, medical 
research has identified well-established risk factors with which men 
should be familiar, such as age, family history, and race. By working to 
raise awareness of prostate cancer, we can help men make more informed 
decisions about their health--including choices which may help prevent 
cancer, such as avoiding smoking, maintaining a healthy diet and weight, 
and exercising regularly. I encourage all men, especially those at 
higher risk, to speak with a health care professional to learn how 
prostate cancer could affect them. Everyone can learn more by visiting 
www.Cancer.gov/Prostate.
My Administration is committed to ensuring that Americans have every 
opportunity to live long and healthy lives. Cancer should not be a death 
sentence, nor should it condemn individuals to a life of poverty just 
because they do not have access to the quality, affordable care they 
need. That is why we fought so hard for the Affordable Care Act--a law 
which has helped more than 16 million uninsured Americans gain the 
security they deserve. The law also prevents insurance companies from 
denying coverage due to a pre-existing condition, such as cancer, and it 
eliminates annual and lifetime dollar limits on coverage that could 
disrupt prostate cancer treatments.
We will also continue to support the types of groundbreaking research 
that have made a difference for so many cancer patients. Earlier this 
year, I announced my plan to invest in research to better understand 
cancer and other diseases, thereby determining how best to treat each 
patient. This Precision Medicine Initiative aims to accelerate 
biomedical discoveries and revolutionize how our Nation combats disease.
During National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we honor all those we 
have lost, and we redouble our efforts to beat prostate cancer once and 
for all. Together, with our Nation's advocates, medical researchers, 
health care providers, and all those who have been touched by cancer, 
let us resolve to continue our work toward a future free from cancer in 
all its forms.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
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the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 2015 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 thirty-first day of 
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9315 of August 31, 2015

National Wilderness Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

The beauty of America's wilderness has always been central to our 
character as a Nation. Our untrammeled lands and waters are part of a 
rich legacy that is carried forward from one generation to the next, 
reflecting a spirit of conservation deeply rooted in the quintessential 
American belief that each of us has an equal share in these special 
places and an equal responsibility to protect them. Every day, 
individuals across our country embody this idea by maintaining our 
trails and parks, working to restore cherished sites, and inspiring 
communities to preserve the areas they treasure.
Since I took office, I have been committed to protecting the pristine 
areas that enrich our lives and our country. That is why I have set 
aside more lands and waters than any other President in our history, 
including by designating more than 2 million new acres of wilderness. 
And to ensure our children have the chance to experience the wonder 
within our protected lands, my Administration launched the Every Kid in 
a Park initiative, which provides free admission to public lands for all 
fourth graders and their families--enabling more young Americans to 
discover the land with which our Nation has been blessed.
For more than a half-century, the Land and Water Conservation Fund has 
helped to protect these iconic places and make it easier for families to 
spend time outside. The Fund has advanced over 40,000 local projects by 
making critical investments, including in National Parks, baseball 
fields, battlefields, and community green spaces. I continue to call on 
the Congress to act to ensure this vital tool of environmental 
stewardship and community development does not expire by fully and 
permanently funding the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and as 
President, I will keep working to make it easier for all families to 
enjoy our great outdoors no matter where they live.
Our National Parks, wildlife refuges, forests, and public lands are also 
essential for expanding economic opportunity, creating jobs, and fueling 
local economies. My Administration is committed to partnering with 
cities and States to make sure they have the resources they need to 
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and the livelihood of our communities. Climate change threatens our 
lands and waters, as well as the health and well-being of future 
generations. That is why we have taken commonsense actions to combat 
climate change, ensure the resilience of our neighborhoods, and protect 
our natural resources for our children and grandchildren.
During National Wilderness Month, let us recommit to preserving the 
places that remind us of who we are and of all that our Nation is. Let 
us renew our resolve to protect America's incomparable natural splendor 
in our time so it can endure as a birthright of every citizen and shape 
the lives and dreams of 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 September 2015 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 thirty-first day of 
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9316 of September 4, 2015

Labor Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Every year, our Nation sets aside Labor Day to celebrate the working men 
and women of America, whose grit and resilience have built our country 
and made our economic progress possible. Our economy has now added 8 
million jobs over the past 3 years, a pace that has not been exceeded 
since 2000, and our businesses have created 13.1 million jobs over 66 
straight months--extending the longest streak on record. By almost every 
measure, the American economy and our workers are better off than when I 
took office; but this has not come easy, and our work is not yet done.
These gains are part of our Nation's long legacy of fighting for middle-
class economics--policies that ensure opportunity is open to everyone 
who is willing to work hard and play by the rules--and they have made 
America stronger and more prosperous. As a Nation, we can build on these 
advances and accelerate our progress. History shows that working 
families can get a fair shot in this country, but only if we are willing 
to organize and fight for it. Together, we can ensure our growing 
economy benefits everyone and fuels rising incomes and a thriving middle 
class.
At the beginning of the last century, Americans came together to fight 
for dignity and justice in the workplace. With courage and 
determination, women and men stood up, marched, and raised their voices 
for a 40-hour workweek, weekends, and workplace safety laws. It is 
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of the protections we often take for granted today, including overtime 
pay, a minimum wage, and the right to organize for better pay and 
benefits. These hard-won victories are the foundation of our robust 
middle class, which has led to the largest, most prosperous economy in 
the world, and they are central to the belief that our economy does not 
grow from the top down--it grows from the middle out.
As President, I am committed to defending these pillars of opportunity 
and bolstering our Nation's pathways into the middle class. That is why 
I have been fighting since day one to secure a better bargain for all 
Americans--one where an honest day's work is rewarded with an honest 
day's pay, where our workplaces are safer, and where it is easier, not 
harder, to join a union. Policies like paid sick days, paid family and 
medical leave, workplace flexibility, the right to organize, and equal 
pay for equal work are national economic priorities that are essential 
to building an economy that benefits from the contributions of all our 
people. And because everyone has the right to a fair living wage, I 
signed an Executive Order to raise the minimum wage for workers on new 
Federal contracts, and I have called on the Congress to raise the 
national minimum wage. Additionally, my Administration has proposed 
extending overtime pay to nearly 5 million workers, which would give 
more Americans the chance to be paid for their extra hours of work or 
have more time at home with their families.
Since I took office, Governors, mayors, and local leaders have joined me 
in expanding these policies by enacting paid sick days and paid family 
leave and raising the minimum wage in States, cities, and counties 
across our Nation. Still, more work remains because in America, no one 
who is working full-time should have to raise their family in poverty. A 
secure future should be possible for everyone who clocks in each 
morning, every parent who works the graveyard shift to provide for their 
family, and every young person who dreams of going to college and knows 
that with hard work they can get there. That is the future we are 
fighting for, and I will keep pushing until the American dream is within 
the reach of all people who are willing to work for it. This Labor Day, 
let us remember the struggles and the progress that have defined 
America, and let us resolve to continue building a Nation where everyone 
is treated fairly, where hard work pays off, and where all things are 
possible for all people.
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, 2015, 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 fourth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9317 of September 9, 2015

World Suicide Prevention Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

All people deserve the opportunity to live healthy, rewarding lives. No 
American should have their potential limited, have their life cut short, 
or be deprived of their fullest measure of happiness because they do not 
have the mental health support they need. On World Suicide Prevention 
Day, we reaffirm our belief that mental health is an essential part of 
overall health, and together, we renew our commitment to supporting and 
empowering all Americans to seek the care they need.
Suicide is often related to serious depression, substance use disorders, 
and other mental health conditions. That is why recognizing severe 
psychological distress and ensuring access to the care and services 
needed to diagnose and treat mental illness are crucial to our efforts 
to prevent suicide. Individuals can also experience emotional and mental 
health crises in response to a wide range of situations--from 
difficulties in personal relationships to the loss of a job to bullying 
at school. And for some of our Nation's veterans and military service 
members, these challenges are compounded by the invisible wounds of war. 
Tragically, these crises can sometimes involve thoughts of suicide--and 
we must do more to support those suffering.
All Americans can take part in promoting mental well-being and 
preventing suicide. Everyone can contribute to a culture where 
individuals are supported and accepted for who they are--no matter what 
they look like, who they love, or what challenges they face--and where 
it is okay to ask for help.We can do more to recognize the signs of 
mental health issues early and encourage those in need to reach out for 
support. And we must remind our loved ones that seeking treatment is not 
a sign of weakness; it is a sign of strength. If you or someone you know 
is in need of help, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline offers 
immediate assistance for all Americans at 1-800-273-TALK. Veterans, 
service members, and their loved ones can call this number to reach the 
Veterans Crisis Line, and they can also send a text message to 838255.
The Affordable Care Act extends mental health and substance use disorder 
benefits and parity protections to over 60 million Americans, helping 
men and women across our country access critical care. Protections under 
the health care law prohibit insurers from denying coverage because of 
pre-existing conditions, like a diagnosis of mental illness, and require 
most insurance plans to cover recommended preventive services without 
copays, including behavioral assessments for children and depression 
screenings.
In February, I was proud to sign the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for 
American Veterans Act to help fill serious gaps in serving veterans with 
post-traumatic stress and other illnesses. This law builds upon our 
ongoing efforts to end the tragedy of suicide among our troops and 
veterans. Last year, I announced 19 Executive actions to make it easier 
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Government has focused additional resources on mental health services, 
including increasing the number of mental health providers at the 
Department of Veterans Affairs.
My Administration is also committed to doing all we can to empower those 
facing challenges and hardship. We are dedicated to combating bullying, 
harassment, and discrimination in our schools and communities. We are 
doing more to guarantee all veterans and members of our Armed Forces--as 
well as their families--get the help they deserve while they are serving 
our Nation, as they transition to civilian life, and long after they 
have returned home. And across the Federal Government, we are working to 
ensure all Americans are supported in times of crisis.
Suicide prevention is the responsibility of all people. One small act--
the decision to reach out to your neighbor, offer support to a friend, 
or encourage a veteran in need to seek help--can make a difference. It 
can help energize a national conversation and a changing attitude across 
America. If you are hurting, know this: You are not forgotten. You are 
never alone. Your country is here for you, and help is available. As we 
pause to raise awareness of the importance of suicide prevention, let us 
remember all those we have lost and the loved ones they left behind. As 
one people, we stand with all who struggle with mental illness, and we 
continue our work to prevent this heartbreak in our communities.
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 10, 2015, as 
World Suicide Prevention Day. I call upon citizens, government agencies, 
organizations, health care providers, and research institutions to raise 
awareness of the mental health resources and support services available 
in their communities and encourage all those in need to seek the care 
and treatment necessary for a long and healthy life.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9318 of September 10, 2015

National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Fourteen years ago, the peace of a beautiful morning was broken. The 
events of September 11, 2001, left a permanent mark on the spirit of 
every American, and our Nation is forever changed. Nearly 3,000 precious 
lives were taken, and their loved ones were forced to face an 
unthinkable grief. As we pay tribute to the innocents we lost and the 
first responders who put themselves in harm's way--some even giving 
their own lives for their fellow citizens--we also recognize the 
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reaffirm the truth that resonates in the heart of our Nation: that we 
will never forget that day.
Guided by a steadfast belief in the power of good over evil, people from 
every corner of our country came together in the aftermath of the 
attacks to lift each other up and restore our communities. Bound by a 
common sense of hope, Americans united across faiths and traditions to 
reject hate and work together toward a better future.
In memory of those we lost, we resolved to shape a world where events 
like those of September 11, 2001, could never happen again, and we see 
this unbreakable spirit live on every day across America. We see it in 
the courage of first responders who carry the memories of fallen 
partners with them as they continue safeguarding their communities--
prepared to make the same sacrifice for us all. We see it in the 
gleaming New York City Freedom Tower, which rose high where the 
buildings once fell. We see it in the example of extraordinary bravery 
set by the men and women who fought back in the Pennsylvania sky. We see 
it in the legacy of those killed while serving in the Pentagon, which is 
reflected in the enduring courage of our troops, veterans, and military 
families. We see it in the selflessness of all those who sacrificed to 
bring justice to those responsible, and who continue to defend our 
liberty. And as a result, we will forever march forward as a stronger 
people, under God and indivisible, toward a brighter day.
As we solemnly reflect on those taken from us too soon by acts of 
depravity, let us continue to stand with their loved ones and recommit 
to forging a tomorrow where the sun sets on an America that knows 
everlasting freedom, security, and peace.
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 11 
through Sunday, September 13, 2015, 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9319 of September 10, 2015

Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

On September 11, 2001, America experienced the worst terrorist attack in 
her history when nearly 3,000 men, women, and children were taken from 
us, leaving their families and our Nation with a void that can never be 
filled. But those who brought hate to our shores and smoke to our skies 
did not expect our country to emerge stronger, and our beacons of hope 
and freedom to shine brighter as a result. In the years since, we have 
stood strong as one people--determined to further embolden our country's 
character with acts of endurance and strength; rebuilding and 
resilience; renewal and progress. In remembrance of the innocent victims 
who lost their lives and in honor of the families they left behind, let 
us continue to answer these heinous acts by serving our communities, 
lifting the lives of our fellow citizens, and spreading the hope that 
others tried to dim that day.
The compassion that rose in the hearts and minds of the American people 
on September 11 still serves as the ultimate rebuke to the evil of those 
who attacked us. First responders who risked and gave their lives to 
rescue others demonstrated the unwavering heroism that defines our great 
Nation. Volunteers donated time, money, and blood to ensure wounds gave 
way to healing and recovery. Young people, raised until then in a time 
of peace, stepped forward to serve and defend us, and meet the threats 
of our time. And people from across our country and the world joined 
together in the days that followed to stand up and turn toward one 
another with open arms, making of a tragedy something the terrorists 
could never abide--a tribute of hope over fear, and love over hate.
As we reflect on the lives we lost and pay tribute to the families who 
still live with extraordinary pain, let us resolve to continue embodying 
the American spirit that no act of terror can ever extinguish. I call on 
all Americans to observe this National Day of Service and Remembrance 
with acts of selflessness and charity. In doing so, we prove once again 
that the power of those who seek to harm and to destroy is never greater 
than our power to persevere and to build. I encourage everyone to visit 
www.Serve.gov to learn of the many opportunities available to give back 
to others and to reaffirm the fundamental truth that we are our 
brothers' and our sisters' keepers, and that we can forge a brighter 
future together.
Today, we continue our unfaltering march forward, enduring in the 
perennial optimism that drives us and brightening the light that the 
darkness of evil can never overcome. We remember and yearn for the 
presence of the beautiful lives lost, and we recommit to honoring their 
memories by shaping the days to come--in as stark a contrast as possible 
to those who took them from us--with courage, liberty, and love.
By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), 
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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, 2015, 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 fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9320 of September 11, 2015

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Our higher education system is one of the crown jewels of our Nation, 
and investing in it is a hallmark of America. In an economy where 
knowledge is the most valuable asset, the best way to get ahead and 
ensure mobility to the middle class is to earn a college degree. 
Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) help make the promise a college 
education provides a reality for many Hispanic students across our 
country, enabling them to secure a better future for themselves and 
their families. This week, let us recognize the tremendous impact these 
institutions have and rededicate ourselves to continuing our support of 
their valuable work.
An education can broaden horizons and empower us to be better people and 
better citizens, and no one should be left out of that opportunity. 
Roughly one-quarter of students in our Nation's public schools today are 
Hispanic, yet less than one-fifth of Hispanics in the United States have 
a college degree. HSIs help address this disparity, moving us closer to 
the day when we have the highest proportion of college graduates in the 
world. HSIs serve more than half of our Nation's undergraduate 
Hispanics, and they work to provide more Americans--especially low- and 
middle-income students--with the chance to thrive in an institution of 
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Hispanics are projected to account for almost one-third of our Nation's 
population by 2060, and ensuring they have access to the best education 
possible is important to securing America's success. In the last few 
years, we have seen the dropout rates for Hispanics significantly 
decrease, while college enrollment has steadily risen. But more work 
remains to be done to ensure all our people can realize the American 
dream, and that is why my Administration has pledged $1 billion in 
funding over the course of this decade to support HSIs. Additionally, I 
announced a plan that would open doors of opportunity for millions of 
people by making community college free for responsible students willing 
to work hard--because in America, nobody should be denied a college 
education simply because they do not have the resources to pay for it.
At the heart of our country is a basic bargain: that with determination 
and grit, you can get ahead--no matter who you are, what you look like, 
or where you come from. By working to provide many Hispanics with the 
chance they deserve to get a higher education, HSIs embody this truth 
and pull the country we all call home a little closer to its founding 
ideals: that all of us are created equal and all of us should have the 
chance to make of our lives what we will. This week, let us recommit to 
strengthening these institutions and pledge our support to all who 
attend 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 14 through 
September 20, 2015, 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9321 of September 11, 2015

National Grandparents Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Across America, grandparents are loving pillars of comfort and support. 
After a lifetime of giving back to their families and communities, 
grandmothers and grandfathers continue to offer compassion and wisdom to 
their loved ones and inspire us to be our best selves. On National 
Grandparents Day, we honor the sacrifices they make and continue to show 
our affection and appreciation for them.
We owe so much of who we are and what we have to our grandparents. With 
grit and dedication, they helped define a new age and open doors of 
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to fighting to defend our liberty on battlefields around the world, 
their determination to ensure we could live better lives than they did 
helped secure our peace and prosperity. They created the world's largest 
economy and strongest middle class. They built skyscrapers, made 
innovative advances, and charted new frontiers. They broke down barriers 
and instilled fundamental values and ideals. And the extraordinary 
example they set in striving to forge a better future for their families 
and our Nation reflects the idea that we are all part of something 
larger than ourselves.
Today, grandparents continue serving as quiet heroes in every corner of 
our country. From reading bedtime stories to their grandchildren to 
volunteering in their communities to acting as primary caregivers, they 
work hard each and every day while showing love and kindness to their 
families and those around them. Let us continue to show them the same, 
and let us forever honor their tremendous efforts to nurture, guide, and 
drive us in all we do.
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 13, 2015, 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 eleventh day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9322 of September 14, 2015

National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Throughout our history, our Nation has been enriched by the storied 
pasts of all who call the United States of America home. America's 
Hispanic community has woven unique threads into the diverse fabric of 
our country and played an important role in shaping our national 
character as a people of limitless possibility. This month, let us honor 
their distinct heritage while reaffirming our commitment to enabling 
them to build a future bright with hope and opportunity for themselves, 
their families, and the country we love.
Hispanics contribute to our Nation's success in extraordinary ways--they 
serve in the military and government, attend schools across America, and 
strengthen the economy. They are the father who works two jobs to give 
his children a better life, and the mother who ventures out to take a 
risk and start a business. They are the student--often the first in 
their family to go to college--who pursues their greatest aspirations 
through higher education. They are the lawful permanent resident who 
seeks to naturalize and become a citizen, and the business leader whose 
loved ones have lived in the United States for generations. Each day, we 
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they have on our communities, and they reflect an enduring truth at the 
heart of our Nation: no matter where you come from or where your roots 
are, with hard work and perseverance you can make it in America.
My Administration remains committed to ensuring Hispanics have every 
opportunity to achieve the American dream. Last year, we approved more 
than 4,000 loans totaling over $1 billion for Hispanic-owned small 
businesses, helping create jobs and improve local economies. We have 
invested resources in education and reformed our schools to provide the 
opportunities every Hispanic student needs to graduate from high school 
prepared for the future they will inherit. We have also expanded high-
quality preschool and early childhood education for our youngest 
learners in Latino communities, and provided grants and loans to assist 
tens of thousands of Hispanic young people and adults on their journey 
toward earning a college degree. The dropout rate for Hispanic students 
has been cut by more than half since the year 2000, and college 
enrollment has risen by 45 percent since 2008. Additionally, since I 
signed the Affordable Care Act in 2010, the share of Hispanics under 65 
without health insurance has fallen by one-third, and in the years ahead 
I will continue working to address the health disparities that still 
exist. And we are expanding the cultural, economic, and familial ties 
that so many Hispanic Americans share with Latin America by entering a 
new chapter of engagement and cooperation with Cuba.
The United States has a centuries-old tradition of welcoming immigrants, 
which has given us a tremendous advantage over the rest of the world. 
Last year, I took action to fix our broken immigration system within the 
confines of the law. The policies include offering temporary relief to 
parents of children who are United States citizens or lawful permanent 
residents so they could come out of the shadows, get right with the law, 
and further contribute to America's success while also providing for 
their loved ones--because as a Nation that values families, we must work 
together to keep them together. I also took steps to modernize the legal 
immigration system for families, employers, and workers, and 
strengthened Federal immigrant integration efforts. I created the White 
House Task Force on New Americans--a Federal interagency effort focused 
on strengthening and enhancing our efforts to integrate new Americans 
and build welcoming communities. And we are working to make sure the 
millions of individuals who are eligible for citizenship understand the 
opportunities, rights, and responsibilities that it affords. While these 
actions make our system better, they are not a permanent fix to our 
broken immigration system--and that is why I continue to call on the 
Congress to pass meaningful, comprehensive immigration reform.
As a Nation, we are bound by our shared ideals. America's Hispanic 
community has the same dreams, values, trials, and triumphs of people in 
every corner of our country, and they show the same grit and 
determination that have carried us forward for centuries. During 
National Hispanic Heritage Month, let us renew our commitment to 
honoring the invaluable ways Hispanics contribute to our common goals, 
to celebrating Hispanic culture, and to working toward a stronger, more 
inclusive, and more prosperous society for all.
To honor the achievements of Hispanics in America, the Congress by 
Public Law 100-402, as amended, has authorized and requested the 
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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, 2015, 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 fourteenth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9323 of September 16, 2015

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, Constitution Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

At the culmination of months of deliberation, debate, and compromise, on 
September 17, 1787, the Constitution of the United States of America was 
signed. Colonists came together in bold pursuit of a roadmap for 
citizenship and a framework for our democracy--exemplifying the 
statesmanship and character that would forever set our Nation apart. 
Yielding to the power of shared ideals over stubborn opinion, our 
forefathers upheld a belief that remains at the heart of America today: 
that men and women of free will have the capacity to shape their own 
destinies.
These early patriots understood what it meant to be American. They 
succeeded in crafting a document that enshrines our enduring faith in 
the notion that being a citizen is about more than circumstances of 
birth--we are bound together by our beliefs, our unalienable rights, and 
the idea that we must accept certain obligations to one another and to 
future generations. In what has become the supreme law of our land, and 
in the ensuing amendments to it, we see a reflection of our Founding 
Fathers' insistence that the task of perfecting our Union is never 
finished--we must constantly take up the critical work of bettering 
ourselves and our society. These ideals have driven America forward from 
her nascence on the cobblestone streets of Philadelphia through today, 
and we continue to shine as a beacon of hope and freedom to the rest of 
the world.
Each year on Citizenship Day, we welcome our country's newest citizens 
and reaffirm our proud legacy as a Nation of immigrants. In wave after 
wave through the centuries, people from every corner of the globe have 
come to our shores in pursuit of happiness and a better life for 
themselves and their families. In their home countries, our Constitution 
has stood out as an emblem of equality and representation for all. Those 
of us who have been Americans our entire lives have an obligation to 
remember that we were strangers once, too, and together we must work to 
extend the promise that citizenship provides to all who seek liberty's 
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have redoubled these efforts by creating the White House Task Force on 
New Americans--a Government-wide effort tasked with better integrating 
immigrants and refugees into American communities. The Task Force 
released its strategic plan in April, which includes efforts to raise 
awareness about the rights, responsibilities, and importance of United 
States citizenship. It is essential that we encourage individuals who 
are eligible to take an important step in their American journey and 
commit to becoming a citizen.
On this day and throughout this week, let us honor the values for which 
the Framers stood by rededicating ourselves to carrying forward the 
spirit first embodied in their achievements--that what makes our country 
great is not that we are perfect, but that we can face our imperfections 
and decide that it is in our power to remake our Nation to more closely 
align with our highest ideals. With time, courage, and the participation 
of our citizenry, we can pay tribute to those who shaped the land we 
love today while working to secure everlasting peace, prosperity, and 
opportunity for all who call America home.
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, 2015, as Constitution Day and 
Citizenship Day, and September 17 through September 23, 2015, 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 fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9324 of September 17, 2015

National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

America has long stood tall as a beacon of freedom thanks to the women 
and men of our Armed Forces who safeguard our country and our ideals 
with courage, honor, and selflessness. While our heroes and their 
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continue to give of themselves for us all, we must recognize the 
unthinkable pain that remains with the loved ones of those who have not 
returned home. Today, we honor them, as a Nation forever indebted. We 
rededicate ourselves to our ironclad commitment to never leaving one of 
our own behind, and we pay tribute to those patriots known to God and 
never forgotten.
To further uphold our eternal promise, we established the Defense POW/
MIA Accounting Agency. This Agency will help recover and account for 
prisoners of war and those missing in action, work to better anticipate 
family needs, and ensure that timely, accurate information is 
communicated to loved ones. Bringing home Americans who have been taken 
prisoner or who have gone missing is a sacred mission, and my 
Administration is increasing our efforts to ensure every service member 
knows with absolute certainty that--should they ever find themselves in 
that position--ours is a country that will never give up on retrieving 
them.
As a grateful Nation, we owe it to all who put on the uniform of the 
United States to remain unwavering in our promise to them. With hearts 
full of love, families carry on with an unfillable void, and we stand 
beside them--one and all--acutely aware of the cost at which our liberty 
comes. Today and every day, let us renew our pledge to never stop 
working to bring home the ones they love to the land they risked 
everything to protect.
On September 18, 2015, 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 18, 2015, 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 seventeenth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9325 of September 18, 2015

National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Since the days of our Revolution when farmers across the Colonies took 
up arms in defense of our country, America's farmers and ranchers have 
played a critical role in shaping our progress and forging a better 
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coming generations. Through centuries of hard work, they have supplied 
our Nation with products and services essential to the economic and 
physical well-being of our society. This week, we recognize all those 
serving on our farms, and we recommit to safeguarding their health and 
livelihoods.
Farmers and ranchers make tremendous contributions to the way of life 
our ancestors fought to establish, yet they face considerable hazards in 
the course of their daily responsibilities. To protect the safety of 
those working on America's farms, my Administration has taken steps to 
guarantee they have the knowledge, tools, and resources necessary to 
mitigate and reduce risks to themselves and their families. From 
handling hazardous chemicals and machinery to working in potentially 
dangerous areas such as silos or grain elevators, our Nation's farmers, 
ranchers, and farmworkers should be able to secure the prosperity of 
their land, their loved ones, and their country without sacrificing 
their own.
That is why the Federal Government has partnered with farm families, 
organizations, and businesses to ensure the well-being of those who work 
on farms. We have strengthened our commitment to those who provide 
nutrition, clothing, and energy to our people, including by developing 
nationwide training guidelines that aim to reduce the threats posed to 
America's next generation of farmers and ranchers. Each year, thousands 
of people are injured on farms and ranches in America, and I remain 
committed to pursuing pragmatic, responsible solutions to prevent these 
tragedies from occurring.
Across our country, those who work on farms bolster our economy and 
nourish our people by providing what we need at a most human level, 
helping to uphold America's founding creed: Out of many, we are one. 
This week, let us recognize the steadfast dedication and commitment of 
agricultural producers and their families, and let us reaffirm our 
resolve to promote their health and safety.
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 20 through 
September 26, 2015, 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 eighteenth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9326 of September 18, 2015

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Ensuring all members of our American family have access to higher 
education is fundamental to our society. A college degree can help 
secure a place in the middle class and broaden horizons for people of 
every background and belief. For years prior to the Civil War, this 
promise was withheld from African Americans, and the lack of a 
structured higher education system often prohibited them from earning 
their rightful piece of the American dream. This week, we recognize the 
sacrifices made by those who fought for the right of all our Nation's 
students to have equal access to a quality education, and we recommit to 
carrying their legacy forward by pledging our support for Historically 
Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and all who attend them.
Countless champions from every corner of our country banded together to 
create the first HBCUs to resolve injustices and enable more people to 
realize their full talents and abilities. Though the barriers to higher 
education for African Americans have not been completely broken down, 
more than 100 HBCUs across our country have educated millions of 
students. These institutions help build the foundation for our middle 
class--they are places where dreams take flight and where opportunities 
flourish. Generations of African Americans have learned and grown at 
HBCUs, which have made extraordinary contributions to academia and 
produced some of our Nation's finest thinkers and greatest innovators.
HBCUs are doing their part to help the United States reach our goal of 
having the highest proportion of college graduates in the world by 2020, 
because roughly half of the students that walk these halls of learning 
are the first in their families to go to college. Additionally, HBCUs 
are home to many who otherwise might not be able to afford a college 
education--over 70 percent of those enrolled at HBCUs are from low-
income backgrounds. My Administration is dedicated to ensuring these 
institutions have the resources they need, and I have made clear that 
all Federal agencies are expected to assist with this mission and help 
all students grow and thrive. To further support our goals for this 
decade, we have committed hundreds of millions of dollars to strengthen 
HBCUs and provide financial aid for those who attend them, and earlier 
this year I announced a plan to open doors of opportunity for even more 
of our people by making community college free for responsible and 
hardworking students. In America, nobody should be denied an education 
because they do not have the resources to pay for it.
This week, we reaffirm our support for HBCUs and recognize the great 
impact they have had on students throughout history. Education is 
freedom--freedom to learn, to grow, and to achieve our highest goals and 
aspirations. Let us honor the heroes who helped extend this right to 
more people, and let us rededicate ourselves to defending it so that all 
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daughters--no matter where they come from or what they look like--can 
fulfill their God-given 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 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 20 through 
September 26, 2015, 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 eighteenth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9327 of September 21, 2015

National Voter Registration Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

The right to vote is a cornerstone of what it means to be a free people: 
It represents the bedrock tenets of equality and civic participation 
upon which our Nation was founded. Throughout American history, 
courageous patriots of every background and creed have fought to extend 
this right to all and to bring our country closer to its highest ideals. 
Voting is vital to a principle at the core of our democracy--that men 
and women of free will have the capacity to shape their own destinies. 
On National Voter Registration Day, we recommit to upholding this belief 
by encouraging all eligible Americans to register to vote and exercise 
this essential right.
The task of perfecting our Union lies with our citizens, and my 
Administration is dedicated to working with people across our country to 
empower Americans to play an active part in forging the future we all 
share. In that spirit, in 2013 I launched a nonpartisan commission aimed 
at fulfilling this task, which issued commonsense suggestions aimed at 
improving the voting experience. But government alone can only do so 
much. As a Nation, we must commit ourselves to fulfilling the critical 
responsibility of participating in our society.
It is up to each individual citizen to exercise the right that so many 
struggled to obtain and protect--and when we choose not to do so, we 
dishonor those who laid down their lives for it. Our Nation has one of 
the lowest voting rates among free societies, and Americans 
disenfranchise themselves by disengaging from our political process too 
often. Our country is only as strong as the leaders we elect, and the 
task of democracy is not theirs alone--it is up to all our people to 
build the kind of world we want our children to inherit.
Today, we reaffirm our enduring belief in the democratic process and set 
out to fulfill the most sacred and significant duty we have as 
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to make our voices heard. On National Voter Registration Day, let us pay 
tribute to our legacy of liberty and self-government by registering to 
vote and encouraging those around us to join in the work of bettering 
our communities. Each of us can exercise the franchise that defines who 
we are as a Nation and upholds our belief in a government that reflects 
our determined will, our highest hopes, and our utmost 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 September 22, 2015, as 
National Voter Registration Day. I call upon all Americans to observe 
this day by registering to vote.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9328 of September 24, 2015

Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

At every crossroads in the American story, courageous individuals of all 
backgrounds and beliefs have answered our Nation's call to serve. Today, 
the sacrifices of our fallen heroes echo in safer towns and cities, 
countries and continents--resonating throughout a world they forever 
made freer. Their legacies are solemnly enshrined in the history of our 
eternally grateful Nation, as well as in the hearts of all who loved 
them. Today, we honor the Gold Star Mothers and Families who carry 
forward the memories of those willing to lay down their lives for the 
United States and the liberties for which we stand.
The proud patriots of our Armed Forces never serve alone. Standing with 
each service member are parents, spouses, children, siblings, and 
friends, providing support and love and helping uphold the ideals that 
bind our Nation together. While most Americans may never fully 
comprehend the price paid by those who gave their last full measure of 
devotion, families of the fallen know it intimately and without end. 
Their sleepless nights allow for our peaceful rest, and the folded flags 
they hold dear are what enable ours to wave. The depth of their sorrow 
is immeasurable, and we are forever indebted to them for all they have 
given for us.
Despite their broken hearts, the families of these warriors are full of 
love and they continue to serve their communities and comfort our 
troops, veterans, and other military families. Our country is constantly 
inspired by their incredible resilience, and in their example we see the 
very best of America. On this day of remembrance, we honor our Gold Star 
Mothers and Families by living fully the freedom for which they have 
given so much, and by rededicating ourselves to our enduring obligation 
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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 27, 2015, 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fourth day 
of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9329 of September 25, 2015

National Hunting and Fishing Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

For centuries, Americans have passed down a love of hunting and fishing 
to their kids and grandkids, advancing our Nation's independent, 
pioneering spirit with each generation. To many, these sports represent 
centuries--old traditions--and to others, they remain a way of life that 
reflects the resilience of our character. On National Hunting and 
Fishing Day, we celebrate the ways hunters and fishers contribute to our 
country and our environment, and we recommit to safeguarding America's 
natural places for all posterity.
Conserving our forests, fields, and waterways requires the efforts of 
every American, and I am dedicated to ensuring our people can enjoy our 
natural bounties and engage in activities like fishing and hunting for 
decades to come. Through my Administration's America's Great Outdoors 
Initiative we are promoting conservation priorities and expanding access 
to some of our Nation's most treasured recreational spaces. I have also 
called on the Congress to fully fund the Land and Water Conservation 
Fund to further support these efforts, and tens of millions of dollars 
for restoration projects have been set aside as part of the ``Find Your 
Park'' campaign. Anglers and hunters of all ages enrich our communities 
and our environmental heritage, and these actions will help ensure our 
children and grandchildren are able to fish and hunt with theirs.
Hunting and fishing do not just strengthen our culture and the bonds we 
share--they also drive local economies across our country. These 
activities exemplify the crucial need for preserving our natural 
resources and fuel the livelihoods of many Americans. For them--and for 
our entire Nation--we must commit to protecting the environment that 
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Today, we acknowledge the unique ways hunting and fishing fortify 
America, and we pledge our continuing support for those who enjoy and 
rely on these activities to better their communities and lives. By 
working together to preserve the lands on which they partake in these 
professions and pastimes, we can carry forward the timeless traditions 
of hunting and fishing for untold chapters of the American story.
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 26, 2015, 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-fifth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9330 of September 25, 2015

National Public Lands Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

America is blessed with the most beautiful landscapes in the world. 
Natural wonders across our country--from centuries-old glaciers to 
miles-wide canyons--offer a window into our past and a vision for our 
future. Among our greatest legacies are our National Parks and public 
lands, steeped in millennia of living history and shaped by incredible 
geological force. Today, we join in efforts to protect these timeless 
treasures and encourage all to enjoy their splendor.
On National Public Lands Day, people from every corner of our country 
will come together to help preserve our unique natural spaces in all 50 
States. In what has become the largest volunteer event for public lands 
in America, this day offers people the opportunity to play an active 
role in safeguarding nature's priceless gifts for future generations. 
From building winding trails that lead to pristine places to planting 
seeds and saplings that will grow into towering trees, Americans can 
participate in efforts to maintain our beloved parks and monuments and 
make a lasting difference in the land we love.
All Americans deserve the chance to enjoy our parks and waters--no 
matter who they are or where they live. In that spirit, I launched the 
Every Kid in a Park initiative earlier this year, which provides fourth 
graders and their families with free admission to our National Parks and 
other Federal lands and waters. And through the America's Great Outdoors 
Initiative, we are expanding access to and restoring vibrant landscapes.
In addition to offering majestic views and vistas, our scenic sites 
provide critical economic benefits to communities across our country. 
Last year, almost 300 million visitors to our National Parks spent 
approximately $16 billion and supported over 275,000 jobs. That is why 
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has set aside more public lands and waters than any other in history, 
and why I have established or expanded 19 National Monuments since 
taking office.
On this day, let us pay tribute to our majestic past by renewing our 
commitment to maintaining our Nation's public lands and ensuring our 
national inheritance remains a birthright for generations of Americans 
to come. I urge all people to ``Find Your Park'' by visiting 
www.FindYourPark.com and to take advantage of the National Parks 
offering free admission today. Together, we can continue to be good 
stewards of our earth and work to increase access to outdoor 
opportunities 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 September 26, 2015, as 
National Public Lands Day. I encourage all Americans to participate in a 
day of public service for our lands.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9331 of September 28, 2015

National Arts and Humanities Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Over centuries of change--through trial and triumph--the arts and 
humanities have chronicled history in ways that have brought the past to 
life and provided a vivid vision for our journey forward. Today, we 
continue to live in an ever-changing world, and the arts and humanities 
help us experience it in truer colors and tones. When we harness our 
artistic creativity--from canvases to concertos--we can give shape to 
our emotions and channel our innermost hopes. During National Arts and 
Humanities Month, we celebrate artistic expression in all its forms and 
honor the ways they help define the great American story.
America's future is bright--and our Nation's spirit of reinvention has 
long allowed us to pursue progress that knows no bounds. The arts and 
humanities generate opportunities for us to individually and 
collectively reflect on our beliefs and disrupt our assumptions. As 
artists open our hearts and minds, they embolden our dreams, connect us 
in common purpose, and inspire us to reach for the tomorrow we seek.
As our society progresses, we must never underestimate the power of 
young minds, and as a Nation we must give our daughters and sons every 
opportunity to grow, thrive, and explore the heights of their 
imagination. If we continue to instill in them the optimism of America's 
promise--that all things are possible for all people--they will grow up 
believing, as they should, that nothing is out of their reach. More than 
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people have the ability to renew the world we share, and my 
Administration is dedicated to empowering them through the arts and 
humanities so they can chart bold paths and write America's next great 
chapters.
Every stroke of the brush, stitch of the needle, or moment of the memoir 
uniquely marks our society and contributes to our national character. 
This month, we recognize the ways the arts and humanities have forever 
changed our country, and we recommit to ensuring every American has the 
opportunity and the freedom to question, discover, and create.
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 2015 as 
National Arts and Humanities Month. I call upon the people of the United 
States to observe 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 twenty-eighth day 
of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9332 of September 29, 2015

National Energy Action Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

As Americans, we have a profound obligation to our children and our 
grandchildren--to help them live better lives than we did, and to ensure 
the choices we make do not limit the range of their dreams. The key to 
realizing a future in which our young people are not held back by 
choices of the past lies in the promise of a clean, sustainable America. 
During National Energy Action Month, we rededicate ourselves to 
bolstering energy efficiency, investing in innovative clean power, and 
working together to preserve our planet for generations to come.
My Administration remains committed to securing a stable, energy-
independent future for our Nation--and while there is much work to be 
done, we have made significant advances in recent years. The United 
States is now the world's top producer of oil and natural gas, and we 
have set strict fuel efficiency standards for cars and light trucks, 
which are helping to wean us off our decades-old addiction to foreign 
oil. We are transitioning away from energy sources that contribute to 
climate change and threaten our health and safety--instead moving toward 
clean energy sources and ambitiously investing in alternatives like wind 
and solar. Taking our place as a major player in clean energy, we are 
harnessing over 3 times as much electricity from wind and 20 times as 
much from the sun as we did in 2008. We also remain dedicated to 
ensuring the safe and secure use of nuclear power, which generates over 
60 percent of our carbon-free electricity. And we will continue working 
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our energy productivity, and explore any and all ways of saving 
consumers money while reducing our total energy consumption. These 
efforts are vital to preserving our way of life and will help protect 
our environment and boost our Nation's economy.
As the world's second-largest emitter, America must recognize the role 
we play in contributing to our planet's changing climate and do all we 
can to make our air cleaner and safer for our children to breathe. 
Through our historic announcement with China last November, the United 
States agreed to double the pace at which we cut our emissions, while 
China committed for the first time to limiting theirs. In addition, this 
past summer, as part of our Clean Power Plan, I announced the first set 
of nationwide standards aimed at reducing the carbon emitted from our 
country's existing power plants. This plan will aid in our fight against 
climate change while strengthening our economy and helping fulfill our 
moral obligation to leave our kids and grandkids with a stable planet. 
And we are leading by example in Washington: I signed an Executive Order 
earlier this year that aims to cut the Federal Government's greenhouse 
gas emissions by 40 percent and increase its share of electricity 
consumption from renewable sources to 30 percent over the next 10 years.
Last year, the global economy grew while global emissions remained flat 
for the first time ever, and we have seen that our goals of addressing 
energy challenges and driving economic progress are mutually compatible. 
In that spirit, I will keep fighting to build a more sustainable society 
for all people by investing in clean sources of energy--including wind, 
which could provide as much as 35 percent of our electricity and supply 
renewable power in all 50 States by 2050--as well as solar, which has 
added jobs 10 times faster than any other sector of our economy. 
Additionally, I recently committed to getting 20 percent of our 
country's energy from renewables--beyond hydroelectric power--by 2030. 
My Administration will continue supporting technology, including new and 
advanced nuclear technology, that moves us closer to a brighter energy 
future, advances energy efficiency, and develops cleaner fuels.
Though we may never see the full realization of our ambition in our 
time, we can still have the satisfaction of knowing we did everything 
within our power to leave this world better than it was. During National 
Energy Action Month, let us recommit to forging the future that is 
within our capacity to reach by supporting clean, renewable, and 
independent means of energy production and by taking control of our own 
energy consumption. Everything we have is at stake--and we must fight 
for 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 October 2015 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 twenty-ninth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9333 of September 30, 2015

To Modify Duty-Free Treatment Under the Generalized System of 
Preferences and for Other Purposes

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

1. Pursuant to sections 501 and 503(a)(1)(B) of the Trade Act of 1974, 
as amended (the ``1974 Act'') (19 U.S.C. 2461 and 2463(a)(1)(B)), the 
President may designate certain articles as eligible for preferential 
tariff treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) when 
imported from a least-developed beneficiary developing country if, after 
receiving the advice of the United States International Trade Commission 
(the ``Commission''), the President determines that such articles are 
not import-sensitive in the context of imports from least-developed 
beneficiary developing countries.
2. Pursuant to sections 501, 503(a)(1)(B), and 503(b)(5) of the 1974 
Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2461, 2463(a)(1)(B), and 2463(b)(5)), and 
after receiving advice from the Commission in accordance with section 
503(e) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(e)), I have determined to 
designate certain articles as eligible articles when imported from a 
least-developed beneficiary developing country.
3. Section 503(c)(2)(C) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(c)(2)(C)) 
provides that a country that is no longer treated as a beneficiary 
developing country with respect to an eligible article may be 
redesignated as a beneficiary developing country with respect to such 
article, subject to the considerations set forth in sections 501 and 502 
of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2461 and 2462), if imports of such article 
from such country did not exceed the competitive need limitations in 
section 503(c)(2)(A) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(c)(2)(A)) during 
the preceding calendar year.
4. Pursuant to section 503(c)(2)(C) of the 1974 Act, and having taken 
into account the considerations set forth in sections 501 and 502 of the 
1974 Act, I have determined to redesignate certain countries as 
beneficiary developing countries with respect to certain eligible 
articles that previously had been imported in quantities exceeding the 
competitive need limitations of section 503(c)(2)(A) of the 1974 Act.
5. Section 503(d)(4)(B)(ii) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 
2463(d)(4)(B)(ii)) provides that the President should revoke any waiver 
of the application of the competitive need limitations that has been in 
effect with respect to an article for 5 years or more if the beneficiary 
developing country has exported to the United States during the 
preceding calendar year an amount that exceeds the quantity set forth in 
section 503(d)(4)(B)(ii)(I) or section 503(d)(4)(B)(ii)(II) of the 1974 
Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(d)(4)(B)(ii)(I) and 19 U.S.C. 
2463(d)(4)(B)(ii)(II)).
6. Pursuant to section 503(d)(4)(B)(ii) of the 1974 Act, I have 
determined that in 2014 certain beneficiary developing countries 
exported eligible articles for which a waiver has been in effect for 5 
years or more in quantities exceeding the applicable limitation set 
forth in section 503(d)(4)(B)(ii)(I) or section 503(d)(4)(B)(ii)(II) of 
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7. Section 503(c)(2)(F)(i) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(c)(2)(F)(i)) 
provides that the President may disregard the competitive need 
limitation provided in section 503(c)(2)(A)(i)(II) of the 1974 Act (19 
U.S.C. 2463(c)(2)(A)(i)(II)) with respect to any eligible article from 
any beneficiary developing country, if the aggregate appraised value of 
the imports of such article into the United States during the preceding 
calendar year does not exceed an amount set forth in section 
503(c)(2)(F)(ii) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(c)(2)(F)(ii)).
8. Pursuant to section 503(c)(2)(F)(i) of the 1974 Act, I have 
determined that the competitive need limitation provided in section 
503(c)(2)(A)(i)(II) of the 1974 Act should be disregarded with respect 
to certain eligible articles from certain beneficiary developing 
countries.
9. Section 503(d)(1) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(d)(1)) provides 
that the President may waive the application of the competitive need 
limitations in section 503(c)(2) of the 1974 Act with respect to any 
eligible article from any beneficiary developing country if certain 
conditions are met.
10. Pursuant to section 503(d)(1) of the 1974 Act, I have received the 
advice of the Commission on whether any industry in the United States is 
likely to be adversely affected by waivers of the competitive need 
limitations provided in section 503(c)(2) of the 1974 Act, and I have 
determined, based on that advice and on the considerations described in 
sections 501 and 502(c) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2461 and 2462(c)) and 
after giving great weight to the considerations in section 503(d)(2) of 
the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(d)(2)), that such waivers are in the 
national economic interest of the United States. Accordingly, I have 
determined that the competitive need limitations of section 503(c)(2) of 
the 1974 Act should be waived with respect to certain eligible articles 
from certain beneficiary developing countries.
11. Section 502(e) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2462(e)) provides that the 
President shall terminate the designation of a country as a beneficiary 
developing country if the President determines that such country has 
become a ``high income'' country as defined by the official statistics 
of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. 
Termination is effective on January 1 of the second year following the 
year in which such determination is made.
12. Pursuant to section 502(e) of the 1974 Act, I have determined that 
Seychelles, Uruguay, and Venezuela have become ``high income'' 
countries. Accordingly, I am terminating the designation of these 
countries as beneficiary developing countries for purposes of the GSP, 
effective January 1, 2017, and I will so notify the Congress under 
section 502(f) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2462(f)).
13. Section 506A(a)(1) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)(1)) 
authorizes the President to designate a country listed in section 107 of 
the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) (19 U.S.C. 3706) as a 
beneficiary sub-Saharan African country eligible for the benefits 
described in section 506A(b) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2466a(b)), if 
the President determines that the country meets the eligibility 
requirements set forth in section 104 of the AGOA (19 U.S.C. 3703) and 
the eligibility criteria set forth in section 502 of the 1974 Act, 
subject to the authority granted to the President under subsections (a), 
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14. Pursuant to section 502(e) of the 1974 Act, I have determined that 
Seychelles has become a ``high income'' country and its designation as a 
beneficiary sub-Saharan African country is no longer within the 
authority granted to the President under section 502 of the 1974 Act. 
Accordingly, pursuant to section 506A(a)(1) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 
2466a(a)(1)), I have determined that Seychelles is no longer eligible 
for benefits as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country for the 
purpose of section 506A of the 1974 Act, effective January 1, 2017.
15. Section 604 of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2483) authorizes the 
President to embody in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United 
States (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.
16. The short form name of ``Macedonia, Former Yugoslav Republic of'' 
has been changed to ``Macedonia,'' and I have determined that general 
note 4(a) to the HTS should be modified to reflect this change.
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 
title V and section 604 of the 1974 Act, do proclaim that:
(1) In order to designate certain articles as eligible articles only 
when imported from a least-developed beneficiary developing country for 
purposes of the GSP, the Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn for the 
corresponding HTS subheadings is modified as set forth in section A of 
Annex I to this proclamation.
(2) In order to redesignate certain articles as eligible articles for 
purposes of the GSP, the Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn for the 
corresponding HTS subheadings and general note 4(d) to the HTS are 
modified as set forth in section B of Annex I to this proclamation.
(3) In order to provide that one or more countries should no longer be 
treated as beneficiary developing countries with respect to one or more 
eligible articles for purposes of the GSP, the Rates of Duty 1-Special 
subcolumn for the corresponding HTS subheadings and general note 4(d) to 
the HTS are modified as set forth in section C of Annex I to this 
proclamation.
(4) In order to reflect the change in the name of the Former Yugoslav 
Republic of Macedonia, general note 4(a) to the HTS is modified as 
provided in section D of Annex I to this proclamation.
(5) The modifications to the HTS set forth in Annex I to this 
proclamation shall be effective with respect to articles entered, or 
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the dates set 
forth in the relevant sections of Annex I.
(6) The competitive need limitation provided in section 
503(c)(2)(A)(i)(II) of the 1974 Act is disregarded with respect to the 
eligible articles in the HTS subheadings and to the beneficiary 
developing countries listed in Annex II to this proclamation, effective 
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(7) A waiver of the application of section 503(c)(2) of the 1974 Act 
shall apply to the articles in the HTS subheadings and to the 
beneficiary developing countries set forth in Annex III to this 
proclamation, effective October 1, 2015.
(8) The designation of Seychelles as a beneficiary developing country 
for purposes of the GSP is terminated, effective on January 1, 2017.
(9) In order to reflect this termination in the HTS, general note 4(a) 
to the HTS is modified by deleting ``Seychelles'' from the list of 
independent countries, effective with respect to articles entered, or 
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after January 1, 2017.
(10) The designation of Seychelles as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African 
country for purposes of the AGOA is terminated, effective on January 1, 
2017.
(11) In order to reflect this termination in the HTS, general note 16(a) 
to the HTS is modified by deleting ``Republic of Seychelles'' from the 
list of beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries, effective with 
respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for 
consumption, on or after January 1, 2017.
(12) The designation of Uruguay as a beneficiary developing country for 
purposes of the GSP is terminated, effective on January 1, 2017.
(13) In order to reflect this termination in the HTS, general note 4(a) 
to the HTS is modified by deleting ``Uruguay'' from the list of 
independent countries, effective with respect to articles entered, or 
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after January 1, 2017.
(14) The designation of Venezuela as a beneficiary developing country 
for purposes of the GSP is terminated, effective on January 1, 2017.
(15) In order to reflect this termination in the HTS, general note 4(a) 
to the HTS is modified by deleting ``Venezuela'' from the list of 
independent countries, effective with respect to articles entered, or 
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after January 1, 2017. 
In addition, the Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn for the corresponding 
HTS subheadings and general note 4(d) to the HTS are modified as set 
forth in section E of Annex I to this proclamation, effective on such 
date.
(16) 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 thirtieth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
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Proclamation 9334 of September 30, 2015

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Too often, precious lives are interrupted or cut short by cancer. Breast 
cancer, one of the most common cancers among American women, affects 
roughly 230,000 women as well as 2,300 men each year and is responsible 
for more than 40,000 deaths annually in the United States. Breast cancer 
does not discriminate--it strikes people of all races, ages, and income 
levels--and we must raise awareness of this disease and its symptoms so 
we can more easily identify it and more effectively treat it. This 
month, as we honor those whose lives were tragically cut short by breast 
cancer and as we stand with their families, let us arm ourselves with 
the best knowledge, tools, and resources available to fight this 
devastating disease.
Regular screenings and quality care are vital to improving outcomes for 
millions of people, and we are making strides in improving treatment 
options. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, most health insurers are now 
required to cover recommended preventive services--including 
mammograms--at no extra cost, and Americans cannot be denied health 
coverage due to a pre-existing condition, like breast cancer. Women and 
men can take precautionary action on their own by talking with their 
health care providers about what they can do to lower their individual 
risk factors and learning about what tests are right for them. For more 
information on breast cancer prevention, treatment of metastatic breast 
cancer, and the latest research, visit www.Cancer.gov/Breast.
My Administration is committed to advancing research to better prevent, 
diagnose, and treat cancer in all its forms. Earlier this year, I 
announced a new initiative to invest in research that will enable 
clinicians to better tailor treatments to individual patients. This 
Precision Medicine Initiative aims to accelerate biomedical discoveries 
and revolutionize how we improve health and treat disease. By continuing 
to make breakthroughs in technology and medicine, our Nation's brightest 
minds are working tirelessly to combat breast cancer.
Together, we must ensure all people can enjoy the extraordinary gift 
that is a long, happy, and healthy life. During National Breast Cancer 
Awareness Month, let us remember those cancer took from us too soon--and 
in tribute to them, their families, and our medical professionals, let 
us recommit to the promise of finding a cure.
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 2015 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 
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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 fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9335 of September 30, 2015

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In our increasingly connected digital world, we have the power to 
innovate in unprecedented ways. With the advent of new and improved 
technologies, we must also keep pace with safeguarding our critical 
infrastructure networks that, although empowering, create previously 
unforeseen vulnerabilities. During National Cybersecurity Awareness 
Month, we recognize the importance of remaining vigilant against any and 
all cyber threats, while recommitting to ensuring our people can use new 
digital tools and resources fearlessly, skillfully, and responsibly.
My Administration is working to keep our country's cyberspace safe and 
protected--both in the public and private sectors--and is dedicated to 
addressing this issue as a matter of not only public safety, but also 
economic and national security. Earlier this year, I signed an Executive 
Order to promote information sharing about cyber threats between 
Government and the private sector--because this is a shared mission, and 
all of us must work together to do what none of us can achieve alone. 
Additionally, as part of our comprehensive strategy, we continue to work 
with industry leaders to implement the Cybersecurity Framework my 
Administration launched last year, which promotes best practices to 
identify, mitigate, detect, respond to, protect against, and recover 
from cybersecurity incidents. And we continue to support security 
researchers and educators who are developing the skills, tools, and 
workforce required for a safer technology future.
But these efforts will only go so far. It is the responsibility of every 
American to proactively defend our digital landscape. The Department of 
Homeland Security's ``Stop.Think.Connect.'' campaign is designed to 
inform our citizenry of the dangers posed by cyber threats and to 
provide the tools needed to confront them. I urge all Americans to take 
measures to decrease their susceptibility to malicious cyber activity, 
including by choosing stronger passwords, updating software, and 
practicing responsible online behavior. I also encourage everyone to 
visit www.DHS.gov/StopThinkConnect to learn more about how you can help 
strengthen America's cybersecurity.
We now live in an era of the Internet--our children will never know a 
world without it. Our financial systems, our power grid, and our health 
systems run on it, and though widely helpful, this reliance reminds us 
of our need to remain aware, alert, and attentive on this new frontier. 
By working together to prevent and disrupt threats to our digital 
infrastructure, America can continue pioneering new discoveries and 
expanding the boundaries of humanity's reach.

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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 October 2015 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 fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9336 of September 30, 2015

National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

A quarter century ago, our country took a major step toward fulfilling 
the fundamental American promises of equal access, equal opportunity, 
and equal respect for all when the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 
was made the law of the land. While we have continued to make 
advancements that help uphold this basic belief, we must address the 
injustices that remain. During National Disability Employment Awareness 
Month, we celebrate the ways individuals with disabilities strengthen 
our workforce, our communities, and our country, and we recommit to 
cultivating an America where all people are able to build vibrant 
futures for themselves and for their families.
Americans with disabilities make up almost one-fifth of our population, 
but are unemployed at a rate that is twice that of people without 
disabilities; and for women and minorities with disabilities, the rates 
are even higher. Despite all they contribute to our society, people with 
disabilities still face discrimination by employers, limited access to 
skills training, and, too often, unfairly low expectations. As a Nation, 
we must continue to promote inclusion in the workplace and to tear down 
the barriers that remain--in hearts, in minds, and in policies--to the 
security and prosperity that stable jobs provide and that all our people 
deserve. And we must actively foster a culture in which individuals are 
supported and accepted for who they are and in which it is okay to 
disclose one's disability without fear of discrimination.
My Administration is working to make sure our country does not let the 
incredible talents of Americans with disabilities go to waste. We are 
working to strengthen protections against disability-based 
discrimination in the workplace and to expand employment possibilities 
for people with disabilities--and the Federal Government is leading by 
example. I have taken action to require agencies and Federal contractors 
to hire more people with disabilities--and thanks to these efforts, more 
Americans with disabilities are in Federal service than at any point in 
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I will continue fighting to widen pathways to opportunity for 
individuals with disabilities and supporting employers in their efforts 
to increase disability inclusion. The White House hosted a Summit on 
Disability and Employment earlier this year to provide businesses, 
philanthropies, and advocates with information on Federal resources for 
hiring disabled individuals. Last year, I was proud to sign the 
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), which encourages 
greater coordination across Federal, State, and local programs to expand 
access to high-quality workforce, education, and rehabilitation 
services. WIOA also helps youth with disabilities to receive extensive 
pre-employment transition services so they can find positions alongside 
people without disabilities and get paid above minimum wage. 
Additionally, last year I signed the Achieving a Better Life Experience 
(ABLE) Act, which allows eligible people with disabilities to establish 
tax-free savings accounts.
America is at its strongest when we harness the talents and celebrate 
the distinct gifts of all our people. This October, as we observe the 
70th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, let 
us pay tribute to all who fought for better laws, demanded better 
treatment, and overcame ignorance and indifference to make our Nation 
more perfect. In their honor, and for the betterment of generations of 
Americans to come, let us continue the work of removing obstacles to 
employment so every American has the chance to develop their skills and 
make their unique mark on the world we share.
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 2015 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 fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9337 of September 30, 2015

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Domestic violence impacts women, men, and children of every age, 
background, and belief. Nearly 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men in the United 
States have suffered severe physical violence by an intimate partner. 
Victims are deprived of their autonomy, liberty, and security, and face 
tremendous threats to their health and safety. During National Domestic 
Violence Awareness Month, we reaffirm our dedication to forging an 
America where no one suffers the hurt and hardship that domestic 
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we recommit to doing everything in our power to uphold the basic human 
right to be free from violence and abuse.
While physical marks may often be the most obvious signs of the harm 
caused by domestic violence, the true extent of the pain goes much 
deeper. Victims not only face abuse, but often find themselves left with 
significant financial insecurity. And children who witness domestic 
violence often experience lifelong trauma. These heinous acts go against 
all we know to be humane and decent, and they insult our most 
fundamental ideals. We all have a responsibility to try to end this 
grave problem.
Prior to the passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), many did 
not view domestic violence as a serious offense, and victims often had 
nowhere to turn for support. VAWA significantly transformed our Nation--
it enhanced the criminal justice response to violence against women and 
expanded survivors' access to immediate assistance and long-term 
resources to rebuild their lives. The Family Violence Prevention and 
Services Act is another important piece of legislation that improved our 
public health response to domestic violence and increased the 
availability of critical services for victims.
My Administration has worked hard to build on the progress of the past 
several decades and improve domestic violence prevention and response 
efforts. We have extended protections and prevention measures to more 
victims, including in Native American and immigrant communities, and 
worked to break down barriers for more people seeking help. And the 
reauthorization of VAWA I signed in 2013 prohibits--for the first time--
discrimination based on sexual orientation and identity when providing 
services. Additionally, thanks to the Affordable Care Act, most health 
plans must now cover preventive services, including screening and 
counseling for domestic violence, at no additional cost. My 
Administration has also sought to secure greater workplace protections 
by requiring Federal agencies to develop policies that address the 
effects of domestic violence and to provide assistance to employees 
experiencing it. And I recently signed an Executive Order to establish 
paid sick leave for Federal contractors, which enables them to use it 
for absences resulting from domestic violence.
Though we have made great progress in bringing awareness to and 
providing protections against domestic violence, much work remains to be 
done. In that spirit, Vice President Joe Biden launched our 1is2many 
initiative, which aims to raise awareness of dating violence and reduce 
sexual assault among students, teens, and young adults. And earlier this 
year, we reaffirmed our Nation's commitment to addressing domestic 
violence at all stages of life by holding the White House Conference on 
Aging, which addressed elder abuse as a public health problem that 
affects millions of older Americans. These initiatives will help advance 
our efforts to ensure no person is robbed of the chance to live out 
their greatest aspirations.
Safeguarding and opening doors of opportunity for every American will 
remain a driving focus for our country--and we know that crimes like 
domestic violence inhibit our Nation from reaching its fullest 
potential. This month, let us once again pledge our unwavering support 
to those in need and recognize the advocates, victim service providers, 
and organizations who work tirelessly to extend hope and healing to 
survivors and victims every day. I encourage all people in need of 
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Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE or visit www.TheHotline.org.
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 2015 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9338 of September 30, 2015

National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Every day, millions of American families, friends, teachers, and 
community organizations work to ensure children have access to the 
support and resources needed to help prevent substance abuse. As we mark 
National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, we come together to 
acknowledge the role every person can play in preventing substance abuse 
and recommit to fostering a culture where all our people can live up to 
their fullest potential.
Community partners in all corners of our country work to foster 
positive, safe environments in our towns and cities, and my 
Administration is committed to bolstering these efforts. Thanks to the 
Affordable Care Act, health plans offered through the Health Insurance 
Marketplace must include mental health and substance use disorder 
services. My Administration has also taken action to ensure that 
coverage for these services is comparable to coverage for medical and 
surgical benefits. Preventing substance abuse is a fundamental element 
of our National Drug Control Strategy and can only be accomplished by 
supporting parents, mentors, schools, and community members as they work 
to prevent substance abuse before it begins. Together, by promoting 
evidence-based prevention programs, we can provide individuals with the 
tools and information they need to make smart choices, avoid needless 
tragedy, and lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
Alcohol and drug use can stand in the way of academic achievement, 
jeopardize school safety, and limit a young person's possibilities. 
Additionally, thousands of Americans die each year from prescription 
drug overdose--and many can access these drugs in their own medicine 
cabinets at home. We must educate our children about the harms and risks 
associated with substance abuse. By talking with our sons and daughters 
early and often about the dangers of drug and alcohol use, we can help 
set them firmly on a path toward a brighter future.
In the United States, no child's dreams should be out of reach because 
the necessary encouragement and care were not accessible. As a Nation, 
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community members, and as American citizens, we have an obligation to 
help cultivate a society free from substance abuse. This month, let us 
resolve to model a healthy lifestyle for those around us, talk openly 
with our youth about the dangers of drug and alcohol use, and reach for 
a future where opportunity knows no bounds.
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 2015 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 fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9339 of September 30, 2015

National Youth Justice Awareness Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

All our Nation's children deserve the chance to fulfill their greatest 
potential, and nothing should limit the scope of their futures. But all 
too often, our juvenile and criminal justice systems weigh our young 
people down so heavily that they cannot reach their piece of the 
American dream. When that happens, America is deprived of immeasurable 
possibility. This month, we rededicate ourselves to preventing youth 
from entering the juvenile and criminal justice systems and recommit to 
building a country where all our daughters and sons can grow, flourish, 
and take our Nation to new and greater heights.
Involvement in the justice system--even as a minor, and even if it does 
not result in a finding of guilt, delinquency, or conviction--can 
significantly impede a person's ability to pursue a higher education, 
obtain a loan, find employment, or secure quality housing. Many who 
become involved in the juvenile justice system have experienced foster 
care or grown up in environments where violence and drugs were pervasive 
and opportunities were absent. Some studies have found that many youth 
in juvenile justice facilities have had a mental or substance use 
disorder in their young lives. These children are our Nation's future--
yet most of them were afforded no margin of error after making a 
mistake.
Each year, there are more than 1 million arrests of young people under 
the age of 18, and the vast majority of those arrests are for non-
violent crimes. Estimates show that half of black males, 44 percent of 
Hispanic males, and nearly 40 percent of white males are arrested by age 
23. Nearly 55,000 individuals under age 21 are being held in juvenile 
justice facilities across the United States--a disproportionate number 
of whom are young people of color, including tribal youth. The 
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girls and young women, often victims of abuse, has also significantly 
increased over the past few decades.
In addition to those serving time in juvenile justice facilities, on any 
given day, more than 5,000 youth under age 18 are serving time in adult 
prisons or local jails. Nine States prosecute all 17-year-olds as adults 
regardless of the crime committed, including two States that do the same 
for 16-year-olds; and all States have transfer laws that allow or 
require criminal prosecution of certain youth. This continues despite 
studies showing that youth prosecuted in adult courts are more likely to 
commit future crimes than similarly situated youth who are prosecuted 
for the same offenses in the juvenile system.
To hold a young person in a State-operated facility can cost upwards of 
$100,000 per year per individual. That money could be better spent--with 
improved youth and public safety outcomes--by investing in our children 
in ways that help keep them out of the juvenile and criminal justice 
systems in the first place, or that prevent them from penetrating deeper 
into the system. As a Nation that draws on the talents and ambitions of 
all our people, we must remain focused on providing the institutional 
support necessary to stop our youth from being locked into a cycle from 
which they cannot recover or fully take their place as citizens.
My Administration is committed to working with States, as well as tribal 
and local jurisdictions, to implement reforms that reduce recidivism and 
improve youth outcomes. Last year, the Department of Justice launched 
the Smart on Juvenile Justice initiative to advance system-wide reforms 
that improve outcomes, eliminate disparities, and save money while 
holding youth appropriately accountable. These efforts include 
emphasizing prevention, promoting cost-effective and community-based 
alternatives to confinement, and sustaining programs that provide job 
training and substance use disorder treatment and counseling to youth in 
juvenile facilities. The Departments of Education and Justice are 
leading efforts to revamp school discipline policies and support 
underfunded schools so that our education system serves as a pathway to 
opportunity, rather than a pipeline to prison. Additionally, the 
Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice 
are working to build better diversion policies to screen and treat youth 
for substance abuse, trauma, and unmet mental, emotional, and behavioral 
needs.
Last year, I launched My Brother's Keeper--an initiative to address 
persistent opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men of color and 
ensure all young people can reach their inherent potential. As part of 
this initiative, we are focused on reducing rates of violence while 
improving outcomes for all our youth. I also launched the Generation 
Indigenous initiative, which seeks to improve the lives of Native youth 
through new investments and increased engagement so they can achieve 
their highest aspirations.
America is a Nation of second chances, and justice means giving every 
young person a fair shot--regardless of what they look like or what zip 
code they were born into. The system we created to safeguard this 
fundamental ideal must do exactly that. During National Youth Justice 
Month, let us recommit to ensuring our justice system acts not as a 
means for perpetuating a cycle of hopelessness, but as a framework for 
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young people with a sense of purpose so they can contribute to America's 
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 October 2015 as 
National Youth Justice Awareness Month. I call upon all Americans to 
observe this month by getting involved in community efforts to support 
our youth, and by participating in appropriate ceremonies, activities, 
and programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9340 of October 2, 2015

Fire Prevention Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Each year, fires leave tremendous hardship and devastation in their 
wake. They claim too many lives, destroy too many communities, and take 
too much of a toll on our economy--and many incidents can be avoided 
with simple preventive measures. During Fire Prevention Week, we pledge 
to take precautionary steps to stop fires before they start, and we 
honor the sacrifices made by our Nation's courageous first responders 
who risk their lives to beat back these threats.
Whether residential or wild, fires can ignite anytime and anywhere and 
we can all play a role in preventing them. I urge all Americans to 
routinely test their smoke alarms, develop and practice fire evacuation 
plans at work and at home, and create family emergency communication 
plans in order to quickly locate loved ones in the event of any 
emergency. Additionally, I encourage everyone to act responsibly to 
prevent forest fires when outdoors, and to immediately report any signs 
of fire to their local fire department. More ways to avoid and respond 
to fires can be found at www.Ready.gov.
My Administration remains committed to aiding in efforts to responsibly 
respond to fires wherever they occur. This year, we called on the 
Congress to fix the way we pay for wildfire costs so we can more 
appropriately invest our resources in forest restoration and 
resilience--making our land and infrastructure less vulnerable to fires 
in the first place.
Each of us can do our part to practice fire safety and to support the 
dedicated volunteers and professionals who risk everything to protect 
our homes and communities. This week, let us pay tribute to the heroes 
who have lost their lives fighting fires, let us stand beside all who 
continue to serve in our firehouses, and let us rededicate ourselves to 
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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 October 4 through 
October 10, 2015, as Fire Prevention Week. On Sunday, October 4, 2015, 
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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9341 of October 2, 2015

Child Health Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

As a Nation, we have a commitment to ensuring our daughters and sons 
live better lives than we did. They deserve every chance to reach for 
the brightest futures they can imagine, and with a solid foundation and 
a clean environment, they can grow up strong, healthy, and prepared to 
write the next great chapters in the American story. On Child Health 
Day, we recommit to helping our children make healthy life choices and 
to providing them with the resources to lead happy and productive lives.
My Administration remains wholly committed to investing in the safety 
and well-being of our Nation's kids. First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's 
Move! initiative is bringing together community-based, faith-based, and 
private sector organizations, along with government at all levels, to 
provide quality, nutritious food to students, empower parents to make 
healthy choices, and encourage our youth to become more physically 
active. We are working at every level to combat bullying so students 
across our country can live and learn free from fear or intimidation. 
Under the Affordable Care Act, young people can now stay on their 
parents' health plans until age 26--a provision that has already helped 
millions of young Americans. And the law prohibits insurance companies 
from denying coverage to individuals with pre-existing conditions, which 
has already brought greater peace of mind to the parents of up to 17 
million children.
Keeping our children healthy takes more than promoting good lifestyles 
today--it also rests on leaving them with a stable world to live in 
tomorrow. That is why my Administration is taking on the critical work 
of safeguarding our planet from the devastating effects of a changing 
climate by forging an America with cleaner air, cleaner water, and 
cleaner energy. We have taken ambitious steps to limit our Nation's 
carbon emissions, wean ourselves off of foreign energy sources, and 
preserve our planet for generations to come. With the potential for 
greater incidence of asthma attacks and infectious diseases that can 
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formative years, we owe it to all who come after us to confront this 
imminent threat. We are also continuing to encourage Federal agencies to 
collaborate toward achieving these goals by identifying priority risks 
to the well-being of our young people and developing strategies to 
combat them.
Our most profound obligation is to our Nation's most vulnerable 
citizens: our children. As we mark Child Health Day, let us reaffirm our 
commitment to that responsibility by supporting and modeling healthy, 
active lifestyles, by equipping our youth with the tools and resources 
they need to seize every opportunity, and by working to leave behind a 
sustainable planet so our children--and theirs--can know a future worthy 
of their limitless potential.
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 5, 2015, as Child Health 
Day. I call upon families, educators, 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 second day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9342 of October 2, 2015

Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Roseburg, Oregon

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

As a mark of respect for the victims of gun violence perpetrated on 
October 1, 2015, in Roseburg, Oregon, by the authority vested in me as 
President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the 
United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United 
States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all 
public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, 
and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of 
Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and 
possessions until sunset, October 6, 2015. I also direct that the flag 
shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United 
States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities 
abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and 
stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9343 of October 5, 2015

German-American Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Throughout our history, German Americans have woven distinct threads 
into the fabric of our country. In extraordinary ways--by crossing the 
Atlantic, planting roots in communities across our country, and spurring 
shared advances--German Americans have proven our Nation's diversity 
makes our society ever stronger. On German-American Day, we celebrate 
the immeasurable ways their talents and ideas have helped shape the 
progress of our time.
Since their earliest days on America's shores, the German people have 
striven to realize the fundamental promise that everyone deserves the 
chance to make of their lives what they will. Building up our society as 
architects and artists, inventors and engineers, they continue to push 
boundaries and bolster dreams in their communities and across our 
country. From their service in our Armed Forces to our classrooms, we 
see the strength and passion of German heritage integrated into the 
identity of our American family.
The stories of German-American men and women also remind us of the 
important partnership between our two nations. In the 70 years since the 
end of World War II and the quarter century since the fall of the Berlin 
Wall, Americans and Germans have inspired each other and worked to 
address key challenges that affect the world we share. From combatting 
violent extremism and climate change to expanding economic and 
educational opportunity for women and girls, our common principles bind 
us together as inseparable allies. As we commemorate the strong 
friendship between our peoples, may we never forget our unique 
histories, and may we continue working together to reach for a more 
peaceful and prosperous future.
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 6, 2015, 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 fifth day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9344 of October 8, 2015

Leif Erikson Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Since our Nation's founding, we have been driven by strength in the face 
of uncertainty and by a bold spirit of adventure. These defining forces 
were reflected in the early discovery of our continent when Leif 
Erikson--a son of Iceland and grandson of Norway--and his team became 
the first Europeans known to land on North American shores. On Leif 
Erikson Day, we honor him as an important piece of our shared past with 
the Norwegian people, and we celebrate the perilous yet rewarding voyage 
he and his crew undertook one millennium ago.
Leif Erikson's discovery marks the beginning of a meaningful friendship 
between Norway and the United States, and we have seen reflections of 
his team's journey throughout history. The courage that guided these 
pioneers to North America was also found in the voyage of six families 
who braved the unforeseen in 1825 as some of the first immigrants from 
Norway to the United States. Fleeing religious strife in their homeland 
in search of liberty's light, they sailed across the same ocean Erikson 
traversed more than eight centuries prior. And 190 years ago, these 
striving newcomers began to weave their unique threads into the fabric 
of America.
Today, we pay tribute to those who embarked on these expeditions and 
recognize the role they played in shaping our legacy as a Nation of 
immigrants. We also reaffirm the ties that bind America and Norway and 
rededicate ourselves to our common goals of securing peace and 
prosperity around the world. On Leif Erikson Day, let us honor his 
spirit by celebrating our past while fearlessly reaching for the future 
he knew was possible.
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, 2015, 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9345 of October 9, 2015

National School Lunch Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

America's schools strive to empower students with the tools and learning 
opportunities they need to pursue a tomorrow of endless possibility. In 
addition to serving as critical foundations for an education, schools 
are often the only stable source of health and nutrition for many of our 
children. The National School Lunch Program does more than simply 
provide students with one of our most basic human needs--it gives them 
the strength to focus on reaching for their greatest aspirations, rather 
than worrying about where their next meal will come from. During 
National School Lunch Week, we rededicate ourselves to safeguarding our 
Nation's future by providing our children with the support and 
nourishment they need to maintain healthy lifestyles, and we thank the 
school administrators, educators, and cafeteria workers who, alongside 
devoted parents, caregivers, and guardians, work together to achieve 
this goal.
By signing the National School Lunch Act in 1946, President Harry Truman 
recognized the tremendous role food security plays in the academic and 
overall success of America's youth. This groundbreaking legislation 
created the National School Lunch Program, which provides lunches--
either subsidized or at no cost--to millions of students in over 100,000 
schools. At the heart of this program lies a commitment to uphold one of 
our country's core principles: that all children should have the chance 
to live up to their fullest potential and be bound by nothing more than 
the scope of their dreams.
One in three children in our Nation is overweight or obese--and those 
rates are even higher in African-American, Hispanic, and Native American 
communities. Those who lack proper nutrition or do not lead an active 
lifestyle are far less likely to perform well in school and are more 
likely to experience health problems such as heart disease, cancer, 
asthma, and diabetes in the future. For many young people across 
America, particularly those from low-income communities, the meals their 
school provides are their most consistent source of food and nutrition.
My Administration remains committed to inspiring students to live a 
healthy, balanced lifestyle. First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! 
initiative has encouraged schools to provide nutritious food and help 
students make educated decisions about the food they eat each day. 
Because of these efforts, thousands of schools across America have 
answered the HealthierUS School Challenge with commonsense standards for 
the health, physical activity, and nutritional awareness of our 
country's students. And since I signed the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act 
into law in 2010, we have ensured healthy meals are available for 
millions of students--even after classes have finished for the year. By 
working to encourage students to eat right and make healthy choices 
today, we can help ensure these positive habits continue throughout 
their lives.
Despite the progress we have made, more must be done to safeguard a 
bright and healthy future for our children and our Nation. Schools 
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foster an environment where young people acquire the knowledge and 
skills needed to make smart choices about what they eat, and healthy 
school meals should give children the fuel to work hard, grow, and 
succeed. During National School Lunch Week, I encourage everyone--
students, educators, and parents alike--to add more greens to their 
plates and increase the amount of physical activity in their daily 
routines. Even small steps, like going for a walk or choosing fruits and 
vegetables over salty snacks and sweets, help set a positive example and 
instill the healthy habits our Nation's children need. Together--as 
families, neighbors, and friends--we can turn these small steps into 
national action and make a transformative impact.
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 October 11 through October 17, 2015, 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 ninth day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9346 of October 9, 2015

International Day of the Girl, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

America has long stood as a beacon of equality and liberty for all. 
Safeguarding our founding ideals means ensuring we all have the 
opportunity to contribute to our shared progress and forge brighter 
futures. On International Day of the Girl, we are reminded that without 
the presence and participation of women and girls in our classrooms, 
workplaces, and communities, our Nation can never realize its full 
potential. As we observe this day, let us renew our commitment to 
building a world where all feel valued, safe, and empowered to pursue a 
future of equal promise.
In too many places, the stories of women and girls are not always told, 
and they are limited by laws and norms and subject to forces that lessen 
their range of possibility and the scope of their aspirations. The 
United States and our partners around the globe have made significant 
strides in advancing opportunities for women and girls and promoting 
full gender equality. My Administration remains dedicated to working 
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access to quality education and are investing in programs to combat 
gender-based violence. Building on my challenge to the United Nations in 
September 2011, we established the Equal Futures Partnership, a 
multilateral effort that encourages countries to make commitments to 
women's political and economic empowerment.
Right now, more than 62 million girls around the world--half of whom are 
adolescent--are not in school and are therefore more vulnerable to HIV/
AIDS, early or forced marriages, and violence. My Administration is 
responding with the utmost urgency, and that is why we launched the Let 
Girls Learn initiative, which brings together the Department of State, 
the United States Agency for International Development, the Peace Corps, 
and the Millennium Challenge Corporation, as well as other agencies and 
programs, like the President's Emergency Fund for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), 
to address the range of challenges preventing adolescent girls from 
attending and completing school, and from realizing their potential as 
adults.
As we work to advance justice and equality abroad, we are also making it 
a priority to combat gender disparities here at home. Thanks to the 
Affordable Care Act, health insurers are now prohibited from charging 
women higher premiums than men simply because they are female, helping 
to make quality, affordable health care accessible for all our people. 
We are attracting and supporting girls in careers and educational 
pursuits related to sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics--
helping to build a highly-skilled, competitive workforce that draws on 
the talents of all Americans to drive our country's greatest 
innovations. We are also supporting women-owned businesses and 
entrepreneurs through over 100 Women's Business Centers across our 
country, and we are continuing the fight to ensure all women are paid 
equally and fairly for their work.
Women and girls cannot be fully free to pursue their highest potential 
until they are safe from hateful violence and assault. Twenty percent of 
American women have been sexually assaulted while in college. That is 
why, under the leadership of Vice President Joe Biden, we launched the 
1is2many initiative to raise awareness of dating violence and sexual 
assault among young people. And we established the White House Task 
Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault, as well as ``It's On 
Us,'' a campaign designed to combat sexual assault on college campuses 
so every student in America is able to pursue an education free from the 
fear of intimidation or violence.
This work must encompass all women and girls--regardless of who they are 
or what they look like. I am committed to lifting up the lives of women 
and girls of color, an intersectionality that is disproportionately 
represented in the foster care and juvenile justice systems, who are at 
greater risks of violence and are often more susceptible to becoming 
victim to commercial sex trafficking. We must continue to improve the 
odds for at-risk girls and ensure they are visible, valued, and have 
every opportunity to succeed.
Our society must also value all who identify as female. Too many 
transgender women and girls face discrimination, violence, and abuse. My 
Administration will continue working to break down barriers that hold 
transgender girls back, including school bullying, youth homelessness, 
and health inequality--because America is a place where all our girls 
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Every person deserves the opportunity to reach for his or her dreams, 
regardless of their sex or gender. This is an ideal that has carried our 
Nation forward for centuries, and we have an obligation to do everything 
in our power to address the injustices that remain throughout society. 
Today, we reaffirm our commitment to building a world where all girls 
are safe and empowered to pursue a future of limitless possibility.
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, 2015, as 
International Day of the Girl. I call upon the people of the United 
States 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 ninth day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9347 of October 9, 2015

General Pulaski Memorial Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Today, our Nation honors the legacy of Brigadier General Casimir 
Pulaski, a Polish-born hero of the American Revolutionary War who gave 
his life to defend our country in its nascence. Drawn to fight by the 
basic premise that people have the right to determine their own 
destinies, he came here to help us shape ours. In the struggle for 
independence, he stood with the brave soldiers of the Continental Army 
and his sacrifices helped lay the foundation for the strong relationship 
between Poland and the United States today.
Born into a family determined to see a free and sovereign Poland, 
Pulaski demonstrated his courage and leadership abilities from an early 
age. Drawing on his experiences, he recognized the same yearning for 
freedom on display across the Atlantic in the American Revolution. Upon 
moving to France, he met Benjamin Franklin--who recognized his potential 
and recommended him to General George Washington, and in 1777, he 
embarked on a journey to help the Colonies preserve the same ideals of 
liberty and self-determination he fought for in his homeland.
While serving, Pulaski's zeal for the American cause impressed his 
fellow soldiers--including Washington, whose life he saved. He earned 
the rank of Brigadier General and an appointment to be ``Commander of 
the Horse.'' The cavalry unit he formed was in many ways reflective of 
our Nation today, comprised of volunteers of many backgrounds and 
beliefs and united in their faith in the unalienable rights of a free 
and independent society. Fearless until his death on October 11, 1779, 
Casimir Pulaski symbolizes an enduring American truth: that we owe our 
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men and women, spanning multiple generations, devoted to a cause greater 
than their own.
On General Pulaski Memorial Day, we celebrate the ideals and rights for 
which Pulaski fought and gave his life. We also celebrate all Polish-
Americans who proudly preserve their culture in towns and cities 
throughout our Nation, enriching our society and contributing to our 
shared success. On this day, let us recognize the strong and enduring 
relationship between Poland and the United States, and let us renew our 
commitment to realizing the shared vision of our democracies: forging a 
world that is free and at peace.
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, 2015, 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 ninth day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9348 of October 9, 2015

Columbus Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Over half a millennium ago, Christopher Columbus--an ambitious navigator 
native to Genoa, Italy--set sail for new horizons. Aboard the 
Ni[ntilde]a, the Pinta, and the Santa Mar[iacute]a, his expedition went 
west for a months-long journey. Though his first of four voyages across 
the Atlantic did not end at his desired destination of Asia, Columbus's 
adventure reflected the insatiable thirst for exploration that continues 
to drive us as a people.
Columbus's legacy is embodied in the spirit of our Nation. Determined 
and curious, the young explorer persevered after having been doubted by 
many of his potential patrons. Once opportunity struck, when Ferdinand 
II and Isabella I agreed to sponsor his trip, he seized the moment and 
pursued what he knew to be possible. Columbus's arrival in the New World 
inspired many and allowed for generations of Italians to follow--people 
whose Italian-American heritage contributes in immeasurable ways to 
making our country what it is, and who continue to help strengthen the 
friendship between the United States and Italy.
Though these early travels expanded the realm of European exploration, 
to many they also marked a time that forever changed the world for the 
indigenous peoples of North America. Previously unseen disease, 
devastation, and violence were introduced to their lives--and as we pay 
tribute to the ways in which Columbus pursued ambitious goals--we also 
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suffering inflicted upon Native Americans and we recommit to 
strengthening tribal sovereignty and maintaining our strong ties.
In the years since Columbus's time, the legacy of early explorers has 
carried on in the wide eyes of aspiring young dreamers and doers, eager 
to make their own journeys and to continue reaching for the unknown and 
unlocking new potential.
In commemoration of Christopher Columbus's historic voyage 523 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 12, 2015, as Columbus Day. I call 
upon the people of the United States to observe this day with 
appropriate 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 ninth day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9349 of October 14, 2015

Blind Americans Equality Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Blind and visually impaired individuals make extraordinary contributions 
to our Nation, and their achievements reflect an enduring belief at the 
heart of America's promise: that no person's potential should be limited 
by anything other than the scope of their dreams. On Blind Americans 
Equality Day, we recommit to making good on this promise by ensuring all 
our people, including those living with visual impairments or other 
print disabilities, have the tools and resources they need to realize 
their greatest aspirations.
Twenty-five years ago, our country took a major step toward achieving 
this goal with the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which 
mandates all places that comprise our shared life remain accessible to 
all people. And each day, in part thanks to this law, millions of 
legally blind and visually impaired Americans are better able to develop 
their skills and contribute to communities across our country.
My Administration remains committed to ensuring ours is a Nation where 
the blind community has every chance to fully realize their incredible 
talents. Earlier this year, we hosted the White House Summit on 
Disability and Employment, which provided businesses, organizations, and 
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with information and Federal resources for hiring individuals with 
disabilities. Additionally, we have prioritized improving the 
accessibility of Federal Government Web sites for people with 
disabilities. We also continue to support the inclusion of Braille in 
our Nation's schools--because no child should be prevented from reaching 
their fullest potential due to blindness or vision impairment. And 
across all levels of government, we are working to expand access to 
high-quality workforce, education, and rehabilitation services for 
Americans with disabilities.
Blind and visually impaired people are valued members of our 
communities, and from lecture halls to laboratories and sports stadiums 
to conference rooms, they drive meaningful progress and help build a 
stronger, more vibrant Nation. On Blind Americans Equality Day, we 
rededicate ourselves to building a society where everyone has an equal 
shot at the American dream and can benefit from all our country has to 
offer.
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 reaffirm our commitment to being 
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 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 15, 2015, 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 fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9350 of October 15, 2015

Minority Enterprise Development Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

America is at its best when all our people have the tools and resources 
they need to pursue their dreams and meet their full potential. 
Entrepreneurs help spur innovation and prosperity, and ensuring that 
minority-owned businesses remain strong and vibrant is vital to driving 
our Nation's progress. During Minority Enterprise Development Week, we 
recognize the crucial role they play in our economy, and we recommit to 
upholding one of our founding ideals: that all people--regardless of 
what they look like or where they come from--can reach for their piece 
of the American dream and contribute to our country's success.

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Minority-owned firms comprise over one-fifth of our Nation's businesses 
and add $1 trillion in output to our economy each year. My 
Administration is committed to supporting these engines of growth, which 
is why we have cut taxes 18 times for America's small businesses--of 
which roughly 15 percent are minority-owned. Many minority enterprises 
also depend on exports as an important source of revenue, and I am 
pursuing a trade agenda that will allow our businesses to be at the 
center of today's global economy--further enabling them to expand their 
horizons while strengthening our middle class. And in an effort to equip 
the business community with the most relevant information needed to 
navigate bureaucracy, we launched www.Business.USA.gov, where firms can 
find services to help them hire more people and grow their enterprise.
For over two centuries, America has advanced thanks to the grit and 
inherent ingenuity of our people. Throughout Minority Enterprise 
Development Week, let us rededicate ourselves to continuing this legacy 
by empowering all our citizens to utilize their unique talents and 
abilities and by working to ensure our minority-owned enterprises have 
every chance to flourish and succeed.
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 18 through 
October 24, 2015, 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 fifteenth day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9351 of October 16, 2015

National Character Counts Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Since our Nation's founding, generations of people of goodwill have 
contributed to the basic notion that America succeeds when we look out 
for one another and lend a hand to building a brighter future for our 
children and grandchildren. As we celebrate National Character Counts 
Week, we draw inspiration from those who paved the way for greater 
tolerance and empathy among all people, recognize the efforts and 
abilities of those around us, and work to carry forward our common 
principles and instill them in the hearts and minds of future 
generations.
In every corner of our country and the globe, we see ordinary people 
whose desire to make a difference reflects the best of our innate human 
character. They are the brave men and women in uniform who serve and 
sacrifice to protect the freedoms we hold dear, and the educators and 
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tirelessly strive to lift up the lives of those who look up to them. 
They are parents and coaches and neighbors and colleagues, and in every 
community they are combatting cynicism and working to realize a better 
tomorrow for strangers and friends alike. Whether they are the first 
responders who keep us safe or simply good-hearted citizens, these 
individuals exemplify our shared values and stand for a powerful 
fundamental truth: Our society is what we make of it, and each of us--no 
matter who we are or where we come from--can make meaningful change in 
the lives of others.
This week, as we hold true to the ideals that bind us together, let us 
remind our children of their important role in charting our journey 
forward and empower them with strength and conviction to pursue progress 
with hope and compassion. If they are able to draw on the inherent 
qualities of our Nation's character--our commitment to each other, our 
courage and optimism in the face of challenges, and our determination to 
make the world we share a better place--I am confident they will 
continue serving as stewards of kindness and charity and contributing to 
a fairer, more generous, more peaceful 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 October 18 through 
October 24, 2015, 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9352 of October 16, 2015

National Forest Products Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

America's forests have defined the landscapes of our country's natural 
beauty for centuries, and protecting them is imperative to preserving 
our world for future generations. In addition to providing renewable 
energy, wildlife habitat, soil health, local foods, and water, they 
purify the air we breathe and support an industry that employs more than 
one million Americans. Each day, we use a wide range of forest 
products--from the wood in our homes to the paper we write on to the 
packaging that protects our food, medicine, and other goods we rely on. 
During National Forest Products Week, we recognize the ways in which our 
Nation's forests contribute to our livelihood and recommit to ensuring 
their health and stability for centuries to come.

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Forests today are at risk due to increasingly extreme wildfires, 
droughts, severe outbreaks of insects and disease, and climate change. 
My Administration is committed to sustaining their health and resiliency 
and to increasing the pace and scale of forest restoration. By 
collaborating with States, local governments, tribes, industry, private 
land owners, and other partners, we are working to ensure our forests 
stay strong and the trails that wind throughout remain intact for all to 
enjoy. As part of our effort to address climate change, we launched the 
Climate Action Plan, which recognizes that forests are critical to our 
effort to address carbon pollution and that we must conserve and restore 
our forests to protect biodiversity, water resources, and our 
livelihoods. Additionally, through our America's Great Outdoors 
Initiative, we are enabling individuals and communities in every corner 
of our country to take up the cause of safeguarding these natural 
wonders.
The natural resources and materials provided by forests are essential to 
our way of life. From timber to biofuels, forests can provide 
sustainable sources of important goods, and America will continue to 
benefit from their strength and vitality. Healthy forests lead to a 
strong economy, a clean environment, and a sustainable future for all 
our people. During National Forest Products Week, let us rededicate 
ourselves to preserving them and pledge to always remember the 
irreplaceable role they play in our lives.
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 18 through October 24, 2015, 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 sixteenth day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9353 of October 22, 2015

United Nations Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Seventy years after a world ravaged by war and injustice came together 
to chart the course for a future defined by common ideals, we reflect on 
the progress made and the work that remains to fully realize the vision 
set out in the United Nations Charter. Across our increasingly 
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globe, the principles embodied in that founding document--and in the 
international system built over decades--are more essential than ever. 
As we celebrate the central role the United Nations plays in resolving 
conflict, providing humanitarian assistance, and spurring sustainable 
development, we reaffirm our commitment to pursuing a more just and 
peaceful world for generations to come.
Since the end of World War II, the United Nations has provided a forum 
for all countries to come together around the same rules and norms to 
help advance development and security; bolster ties between member 
states; and conquer disease, hunger, and poverty. During this time, we 
have seen great advances in health and education, the emergence of a 
global economy connecting every region of the globe through 
groundbreaking developments in commerce and technology, and the rise of 
more democratic governments. Even as we recognize the significance of 
the progress that has been made, we know that grave challenges to our 
common security and principles risk pulling us back to a more disordered 
world. In meeting those threats, we must summon the spirit of unity and 
cooperation at the heart of the United Nations Charter--signed in 1945 
by 51 countries--and rededicate ourselves in support of the United 
Nations.
Inherent in the idea of the United Nations is the notion that the 
peoples of the world are bound by more than geography--that we all 
belong to a community that is capable of working together to protect our 
security, our environment, and our health; that is committed to ensuring 
the dignity and rights of people around the world are safeguarded; and 
that is dedicated to preserving the cultural and natural treasures of 
the earth. As we commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the 
United Nations, let us resolve to forge a future of greater peace and 
cooperation. With enduring effort and dedication to make real the ideals 
that guide us, continued progress can remain within our reach.
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, 2015, 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-second day 
of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9354 of October 28, 2015

National Adoption Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

All young people deserve a safe place to live, and with each passing 
year, more children know the warmth and comfort of a loving family 
thanks to adoptive parents. People who adopt do so for a variety of 
reasons, but they are united in the kindness and devotion they show 
toward children--the people who need it most. During National Adoption 
Month, we recognize the selflessness of adoptive families, and we thank 
them for opening their hearts and their doors to young people in need of 
a safe, stable place to call home.
More than 400,000 children are in foster care across America today, and 
over 100,000 of these children are waiting for an adoptive home. Last 
year, over 23,000 youth aged out of the foster care system without 
having found their forever families. When people adopt, they open up a 
world of promise and possibility by providing a steady, supportive 
environment for youth to live in. November 21 marks National Adoption 
Day, when we unite as families, advocates, and communities--and as a 
country--to raise awareness of the barriers to adoption and recommit 
ourselves to moving more of our young people into permanent homes.
My Administration is dedicated to supporting adoptive parents and making 
it easier for families to adopt. Earlier this year, I implemented new 
Federal Government leave policies aimed at expanding workplace 
flexibility and helping employees who are balancing the needs of their 
family, including the birth or adoption of a child, with the demands of 
their job. I was proud to permanently extend the Adoption Tax Credit, 
which helps provide necessary financial support to adoptive families to 
ease the economic burden of the adoption process. And last summer, the 
Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act went into effect--a 
law I signed to enforce our high legal standards for adoption service 
providers and to protect parents and children of adoptive families 
around the world.
Families across our country won a victory earlier this year when the 
Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution guarantees marriage equality--
affirming the notion that LGBT couples deserve to be treated equally. 
This ruling was a victory for same-sex couples who have fought for 
equality and for children whose parents' marriages will now be 
recognized as legitimate throughout America. And because of the ruling, 
more kids in foster care will now have the chance to be welcomed into a 
loving and supportive family to call their own.
As we come together to give thanks and show our appreciation for the 
professionals who work tirelessly to ensure the adoption process runs 
smoothly and efficiently, we celebrate the stories of those who have 
been permanently and positively affected by adoption. During National 
Adoption Month, let us embrace the unique place adoptive families have 
in America, and let us extend our fullest gratitude to all those who 
have welcomed home a child in need.

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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 2015 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 twenty-eighth day 
of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9355 of October 28, 2015

National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Each year, people with Alzheimer's disease experience devastating 
physical and emotional challenges, as the abilities to remember, learn, 
and think worsen over time--and their loved ones face challenges right 
alongside them. Although Alzheimer's is the most common form of 
dementia, it is often misunderstood, and misperceptions about the 
disease can isolate and stigmatize people with dementia and their 
families. This month, and every month, we stand with the more than 5 
million people in the United States who live with Alzheimer's and with 
the caregivers who help them age with dignity.
The Federal Government is the leading funder of Alzheimer's research, 
and together with the scientific community, patient advocates, and 
advocacy groups, we are supporting a broad portfolio of research as part 
of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease--which maps concrete 
goals toward the prevention and effective treatment of Alzheimer's by 
2025. With the expansion and innovation of research initiatives, we are 
gaining new insight on how to delay, treat, and prevent this disease. We 
are also continuing to make investments in the Brain Research through 
Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative, which will 
advance our understanding of the most intricate aspects of the human 
mind to address diseases that affect the brain. And earlier this year, I 
announced a new Precision Medicine Initiative, an effort aimed at 
bringing us closer to a cure for diseases like Alzheimer's by 
accelerating biomedical discoveries and providing clinicians with new 
tools, knowledge, and therapies to select treatments that will work best 
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As some of the brightest minds in our Nation and across the world work 
toward finding a cure for Alzheimer's, we must also focus time and 
resources on finding better ways to support the family caregivers who 
selflessly give of themselves each day. Caregivers around America show 
incredible devotion to those they look after, and caring for a person 
with Alzheimer's can have profound effects on one's emotional, 
financial, and physical well-being. As they work to promote the health 
of others, their dedication and compassion remind us that we are all our 
brothers' and sisters' keepers, and we must show the same level of 
support for caregivers as they show their loved ones with dementia. To 
learn more about what the Federal Government is doing to support 
research and programs for families and caregivers, visit 
www.Alzheimers.gov.
This November, let us focus our Nation's attention on the challenges 
posed by Alzheimer's disease, which families across America courageously 
face every day. As we continue our work to eliminate Alzheimer's disease 
and forge a future free from it, let us lift up the lives of those 
living with it, and let us do all we can to honor those it has taken 
from us too soon.
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 2015 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 twenty-eighth day 
of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9356 of October 28, 2015

National College Application Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Our Nation was built on the idea that no matter where you come from or 
what you look like, you can make it if you try. Expanding access to 
affordable higher education is key to safeguarding this ideal. A college 
degree is the surest ticket to the middle class, and broadening paths to 
education so more people have the chance to earn post-secondary degrees 
and credentials is the best way to make sure all our people can 
contribute to writing our country's next great chapters. During National 
College Application Month, we pledge our support for those across 
America who are taking steps toward earning a degree, and we continue 
our work to ensure all Americans can access the tools and resources 
necessary to make informed decisions about college.
My Administration has made it a priority to equip aspiring college 
students and their families with data on college costs, value, and 
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can make choices that are right for their futures and their budgets. 
Earlier this year, we redesigned the Department of Education's College 
Scorecard, which can be found at CollegeScorecard.ed.gov, with input 
from those who use it most--students, families, and advisers. It can now 
be used to compare schools' affordability, graduation rates, post-
college salaries, and employment outcomes for former students. We also 
launched the Better Make Room campaign, which supports First Lady 
Michelle Obama's Reach Higher initiative and gives students a platform 
to share their goals, progress, and stories to lift each other up and 
inspire one another to continue pursuing an education. And across our 
country, organizations are partnering with government to ensure first-
generation college students and students in low-income communities have 
the resources and support to go to school and tap into their incredible 
potential.
Our effort to expand access to higher education includes making 
community college more affordable. Community colleges are essential 
pathways to the middle class for millions of people: They work for 
veterans transitioning back into civilian life, families who need 
flexible schedules due to work or childcare, and people who are seeking 
to hone new skills and are not able to go back to school for 4 years. 
That is why I announced a plan earlier this year to make 2 years of 
community college free for anyone willing to work for it--because in the 
United States of America, a quality education should not be a privilege 
that is reserved for a few, but a right for everybody who strives for 
it.
Getting a higher education has never been more important, but it has 
also never been more expensive, and my Administration has been working 
to streamline the process for obtaining Federal financial aid. Next 
year, students and families will be able to apply for aid earlier, 
beginning on October 1, and use tax data from their most recent return 
rather than waiting to finalize applications until the following year's 
tax season. Additionally, we have made it easier to complete the FAFSA--
the standard form used when applying for aid from the Federal 
Government--and we have created a new tax credit of up to $2,500 for 
working families to pay for things like textbooks and tuition. To make 
loans more manageable for students and families, we increased Pell Grant 
funding, capped loan repayments at 10 percent of a borrower's income, 
and enacted a commonsense plan to keep interest rates on student loans 
at reasonable levels. All together, these actions could help hundreds of 
thousands of students pay for college. For resources and more 
information about the steps we are taking to expand access to the 
opportunities a higher education provides, visit www.WhiteHouse.gov/
ReachHigher.
At such a critical time in people's lives, we owe it to them to make 
sure they have the necessary resources and information to confidently 
make the important decisions that come with applying to college. This 
month, let us strive to expand access to quality higher education for 
all people and to make real our Nation's promise of opportunity. 
Together, we can once again secure our status as the country with the 
highest proportion of college graduates in the world, and we can forge a 
future where dreams know no bounds.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
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the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2015 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 twenty-eighth day 
of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9357 of October 29, 2015

Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Our Nation's critical infrastructure is central to our security and 
essential to our economy. Technology, energy, and information systems 
play a pivotal role in our lives today, and people continue to rely on 
the physical structures that surround us. From roadways and tunnels, to 
power grids and energy systems, to cybersecurity networks and other 
digital landscapes, it is crucial that we stay prepared to confront any 
threats to America's infrastructure. During Critical Infrastructure 
Security and Resilience Month, we rededicate ourselves to safeguarding 
our infrastructure by staying attentive, alert, and ready to respond to 
any threats toward our homeland and our assets.
Ensuring our country has a secure and stable infrastructure is essential 
to our national security efforts. Our systems and networks extend beyond 
the scope of government. Many are owned by private industry, and my 
Administration is committed to partnering with private entities, as well 
as State and local governments, to secure our critical infrastructure. 
Earlier this year, we convened some of America's top infrastructure 
planning experts at the White House to highlight and advance important 
work to improve our Nation's resilience. We also continue to collaborate 
with stakeholders to mitigate risks and confront threats as part of the 
National Infrastructure Protection Plan. Additionally, to support the 
Build America Investment Initiative--a Federal effort to assist 
communities in constructing better and more efficient infrastructure 
projects--we released a Federal Resource Guide for Infrastructure 
Planning and Design. This guide informs communities about relevant 
Federal resources and noteworthy case studies, and it outlines updated 
principles to guide infrastructure projects.
By some estimates, we are currently underinvesting in our infrastructure 
by hundreds of billions of dollars each year. I have called on the 
Congress to pass a bipartisan infrastructure plan to create jobs and 
make America stronger. Not only is it a threat to our national security, 
but failing to maintain and strengthen our infrastructure also 
jeopardizes our economic growth and closes doors of opportunity for all 
our citizens. Our people and our businesses require an advanced 
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bridges, faster trains, a modern grid, and high-speed Internet--and I am 
committed to efforts to build one.
No challenge demands modern infrastructure more than combatting climate 
change--the gravest threat to future generations, particularly to 
communities and populations with strained resources. Drawing on current 
efforts, my Administration is reinforcing our infrastructure projects 
and making them more clean, sustainable, efficient, and resilient. 
Together with States, local governments, and tribal communities, we are 
planning new roads, transit lines, and other methods of transportation 
and power generation that bolster our country's resilience in the face 
of climate change.
We have more power at our fingertips than ever before to communicate, 
collaborate, and make transactions each day across the world we share. 
This month, let us remind ourselves of the value of our infrastructure, 
while recognizing the challenges of protecting it. Together, we can 
safeguard the advances we have made as a people by securing our critical 
infrastructure and remaining vigilant in the face of any and all 
threats, both here at home and around the globe.
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 2015 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 infrastructure 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 twenty-ninth day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9358 of October 29, 2015

Military Family Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Since our country's founding, brave members of our military have stood 
strong as one American team, ready to defend our homeland and safeguard 
the values for which we stand. They represent the best our Nation has to 
offer, and serving alongside them are proud and loving family members--
heroes on the home front. Each day, they make sacrifices for their loved 
ones and their country. They have answered their call of duty, and as a 
Nation, we must answer ours and serve them as well as they have served 
us. During Military Family Month, we pay tribute to and thank our 
military families for their service to our country, and we recognize the 
extraordinary ways in which they give of themselves for us all.
Our troops keep our Nation safe from threats here at home and around the 
world, and our journey forward is not sustained by those in uniform 
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The United States is stronger and safer thanks to the millions of 
military family members who, in sacrificing cherished moments with their 
loved ones, selflessly afford us precious time with ours. Demonstrating 
the highest form of patriotism and persevering in the most demanding of 
circumstances, some endure hard separations throughout multiple 
deployments. Spouses press pause on their careers or strive to balance 
work and family while their loved ones are away. The two million 
children of service members work hard to keep up their studies and make 
new friends, despite transferring school systems an average of 6 to 9 
times. And following the homecoming ceremonies and celebrations, family 
and friends stand beside our veterans, encouraging and uplifting them as 
they face the challenges of transitioning back into civilian life.
My Administration is committed to translating our Nation's gratitude 
into sustainable, meaningful support. This year, we continued the work 
of providing our military families with tools and resources such as 
relocation assistance, child care, and counseling services that help 
families while their loved ones are serving. Additionally, through the 
Joining Forces initiative, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden 
have made tremendous strides in connecting military spouses with 
employment opportunities. Since Joining Forces was launched in 2011, 
over 850,000 veterans and military spouses have secured gainful 
employment thanks to the initiative. All 50 States have now responded to 
the First Lady and Dr. Biden's call to action to take steps to 
streamline ways for service members and veterans to obtain civilian 
credentials and licensure in their States. These collaborative efforts 
have dramatically lowered veteran unemployment and have helped inspire 
military families to continue pursuing their dreams and reaching for 
their highest aspirations.
America endures because of the men, women, and families who serve and 
sacrifice to defend our Nation and protect the ideals we hold dear. This 
month, and in the months to come, let us show our enduring gratitude to 
military families and their loved ones in uniform for contributing to 
our Nation's legacy as a beacon of hope and liberty. Their courage 
serves as a model of character and distinction, and their devotion to 
our country must be met with the recognition it deserves.
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 2015 as 
Military Family Month. I encourage 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 twenty-ninth day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9359 of October 29, 2015

National Entrepreneurship Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Since our Nation's founding, our progress has been fueled by an inherent 
sense of purpose and ingenuity in our people. Americans have more 
opportunities now than ever before to carry forward this legacy--to 
create something, to raise capital in creative ways, and to pursue 
aspirations. During National Entrepreneurship Month, we revisit our 
roots as a country of dreamers and doers, and we celebrate and support 
the next generation of American entrepreneurs.
Bold ideas demand bold progress, and my Administration is committed to 
ensuring ours is a country that encourages and supports those willing to 
take risks and pioneer innovation. The Affordable Care Act is opening 
doors of opportunity for America's aspiring entrepreneurs, enabling them 
to find affordable health insurance through the marketplace and 
providing them the flexibility they need to steer their own journey 
forward. To further provide economic security for those seeking to start 
a business or market their invention, I have signed 18 tax cuts for 
small businesses since taking office. I also remain committed to net 
neutrality, because we do not want to lose the Internet's potential to 
empower innovative startups and unleash the breakthroughs of tomorrow.
In keeping with our goal of fostering economic growth through private-
sector collaboration, the Federal Government is accelerating the 
movement of new technologies from the laboratory to the marketplace, 
increasing access to research awards for small businesses, making more 
data open to the public, and catalyzing new industry partnerships in 
critical fields such as advanced manufacturing and clean energy. And 
earlier this year, I signed an Executive Order to make the Presidential 
Innovation Fellows program a permanent component of the Federal 
Government. This program will bring entrepreneurs, executives, 
technologists, and other innovators to Washington and help reinvigorate 
how our Government serves our citizenry.
My Administration is also continuing to expand access to capital, 
connect mentors, cut red tape, and accelerate innovation through the 
Startup America initiative. This summer, we hosted the first-ever White 
House Demo Day, where startup founders of many backgrounds and from many 
corners of our country came together to showcase their innovations and 
where we announced major new commitments from investors, companies, 
universities, and cities to promote inclusive entrepreneurship. And 
because we understand that jobs in technology that go unfilled are 
missed opportunities for American workers to find better, higher-earning 
jobs and for businesses to recruit the talent needed to start and expand 
in the United States, we launched TechHire. This initiative works with 
communities and employers on innovative training and placement programs 
to connect trained workers with entrepreneurial opportunities and well-
paying jobs. As we work to secure America's status as the best place on 
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sweeping innovation, we must continue to make it easier for startup 
hotbeds to emerge across our Nation and for those underrepresented in 
entrepreneurship to contribute their individual ideas and talents to our 
collective success.
Fostering a spirit of innovation is important not just for entrepreneurs 
in the United States, but for consumers and people hoping to start their 
own businesses around the world. Entrepreneurship builds stronger and 
more secure communities, empowering people of every gender, race, and 
background. That is why, this summer, we hosted the 6th annual Global 
Entrepreneurship Summit in Kenya, a gathering that brought attention to 
the extraordinary potential and dynamism of Africa, and where we 
expanded our commitment to supporting entrepreneurs--including young 
people and women. To spur greater economic growth and set higher 
standards for trade and investment across the globe, we continue to work 
toward ensuring the success of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade 
pact that opens doors to new markets for American entrepreneurs and 
allows them to compete in more economies.
I have also taken action to fix our Nation's broken immigration system, 
including measures to encourage more immigrant entrepreneurs to come to 
America, create jobs, contribute to our economy, and use their talents 
to help drive our country's progress. The White House Task Force on New 
Americans is working to highlight the contributions of immigrants and 
refugees who start a business, and because immigrants are more likely 
than non-immigrants to start a business, the Task Force is engaging 
communities to provide these new American entrepreneurs with the tools 
they need to grow and expand their enterprises.
Ensuring our economy works better for everyone means enabling all our 
people to make of their lives what they will. By supporting 
entrepreneurs, we can help ensure our daughters and sons are able to do 
whatever they set out to accomplish and achieve their highest 
aspirations. As we celebrate National Entrepreneurship Month and Global 
Entrepreneurship Week, let us recommit to upholding our founding 
promise: that no matter who you are or where you come from, with talent, 
hard work, and dedication, you can make it if you try.
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 2015 as 
National Entrepreneurship Month. I call upon all Americans to 
commemorate this month with appropriate programs and activities, and to 
celebrate November 17, 2015, as National Entrepreneurs' Day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9360 of October 30, 2015

National Diabetes Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Approximately 1 out of every 11 Americans lives with diabetes. The 
seventh leading cause of death in the United States, diabetes is a 
serious condition that can lead to critical health issues such as heart 
disease, blindness, and kidney failure, and can sometimes require 
amputations of lower limbs. During National Diabetes Month, we recognize 
the impact diabetes has on people's lives, and we rededicate our 
talents, skills, and knowledge to preventing, treating, and curing it.
Type 1 diabetes often develops in youth and is a result of the body not 
producing enough insulin. Insulin treatment and keeping blood glucose 
levels as close to normal as possible can help people manage this 
disease. Type 2 diabetes--the most common form--affects people of all 
ages, though most frequently it is diagnosed in adults. However, type 2 
diabetes has become increasingly prevalent among young people, largely 
due to increasing obesity rates. African Americans, Hispanic Americans, 
American Indians, and Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are at 
particularly high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, as are people who 
are overweight and those who do not participate in regular physical 
activity. Taking diabetes medications as prescribed, getting plenty of 
regular exercise, eating healthily, and controlling blood pressure and 
cholesterol levels can help manage type 2 diabetes.
Some people may experience higher than normal glucose levels, though not 
at levels high enough to be called diabetes. Roughly 86 million 
Americans have this condition, known as prediabetes--and for these 
individuals the risk of developing type 2 diabetes can be mitigated with 
exercise, healthy eating, and weight loss. Gestational diabetes is 
another form of the disease, which can develop when a woman is pregnant. 
Women with a history of gestational diabetes are at greater risk of 
developing type 2 diabetes in the future. More information on diabetes, 
as well as actions people can take to prevent, treat, and manage it, can 
be found at www.NDEP.NIH.gov.
My Administration remains committed to supporting people living with 
diabetes and to finding a cure for all types of the disease. The 
Affordable Care Act now requires coverage of preventive services--such 
as diabetes screenings for those who have high blood pressure or are 
pregnant--at no additional cost. The law also ensures that individuals 
are not denied health coverage based on pre-existing conditions. 
Additionally, earlier this year I launched the Precision Medicine 
Initiative, an effort aimed at bringing us closer to a cure for diseases 
like diabetes by accelerating biomedical discoveries and providing 
clinicians with new tools and knowledge to select which treatments will 
work best for individual patients. In addition, through a comprehensive 
and sustained effort, the First Lady's Let's Move! initiative is working 
to put kids on a path to a healthier future by ensuring every family has 
access to healthy, affordable food, and by helping kids maintain an 
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During National Diabetes Month, let us honor those we have lost to 
diabetes by pledging our full support for those currently living with 
it, and let us reinvigorate our resolve to find a cure. Together, by 
drawing on the inherent ingenuity and innovation of our people, we can 
advance the cause of treating this disease and safeguard the gift of a 
long, happy, and healthy life for all of America's 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 2015 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 thirtieth day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9361 of October 30, 2015

National Family Caregivers Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Day in and day out, selfless and loving Americans provide care and 
support to family members and friends in need. They are parents, 
spouses, children, siblings, relatives, and neighbors who uphold their 
unwavering commitment to ensure the lives of their loved ones shine 
bright with health, safety, and dignity. During National Family 
Caregivers Month, we rededicate ourselves to making sure our selfless 
caregivers have the support they need to maintain their own well-being 
and that of those they love.
One of the best measures of a country is how it treats its older 
citizens and people living with disabilities, and my Administration is 
dedicated to lifting up their lives and ensuring those who care for them 
get the support and recognition they deserve. Earlier this year, older 
Americans and caregivers, as well as their advocates, came together at 
the White House Conference on Aging, which provided an opportunity to 
discuss ways to identify and advance actions to improve quality of life 
for our Nation's elderly. Through the Affordable Care Act, we are 
providing more options to help older Americans remain in their homes as 
they age, and the law is giving caregivers the peace of mind of having 
access to quality, affordable health insurance. Additionally, I will 
keep pushing to make paid family leave available for every American, 
regardless of where they work--because no one should have to sacrifice a 
paycheck to care for a loved one.
When our men and women in uniform come home with wounds of war--seen or 
unseen--it is our solemn responsibility to ensure they get the benefits 
and attentive care they have earned and deserve. Caregivers in every 
corner of our country uphold this sacred promise with incredible 
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to their loved ones, and my Administration is committed to supporting 
them. We have extended military caregiver leave to family members of 
eligible veterans dealing with serious illness or injury for up to 5 
years after their service has ended, and we remain dedicated to 
providing greater flexibility for our military families and for the 
members of our Armed Forces as they return home and handle the 
transition to civilian life.
For centuries, we have been driven by the belief that we all have 
certain obligations to one another. Every day, caregivers across our 
country answer this call and lift up the lives of loved ones who need 
additional support. During National Family Caregivers Month, let us 
honor their contributions and pledge to continue working toward a future 
where all caregivers know the same support and understanding they show 
for those they look after.
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 2015 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 thirtieth day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9362 of October 30, 2015

National Native American Heritage Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

American Indians and Alaska Natives enrich every aspect of our country. 
As the first to live on this land, Native Americans and their traditions 
and values inspired--and continue to inspire--the ideals of self-
governance and determination that are the framework of our Nation. This 
month, we recognize the contributions made by Native Americans since 
long before our founding, and we resolve to continue the work of 
strengthening government-to-government ties with tribal nations and 
expanding possibility for all.
Native Americans have helped make America what it is today. As we 
reflect on our history, we must acknowledge the unfortunate chapters of 
violence, discrimination, and deprivation that went on for far too long, 
as well as the effects of injustices that continue to be felt. While we 
cannot undo the pain and tragedy of the past, we can set out together to 
forge a brighter future of progress and hope across Indian Country and 
the entire American landscape.
Since I took office, I have worked with tribal leaders to write a new 
chapter in our nation-to-nation relationship. Ensuring young people have 
every opportunity to succeed is a critical aspect of our work together, 
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my Administration hosted the inaugural White House Tribal Youth 
Gathering following the launch of Generation Indigenous--an initiative 
aimed at improving the lives of Native youth and empowering the next 
generation of Native leaders. We will also host the seventh White House 
Tribal Nations Conference later this year, bringing together leaders of 
567 tribes to explore opportunities for progress, with a particular 
focus on young people. As part of our agenda for providing Native youth 
the chance to realize their fullest potential, I have engaged tribal 
communities in a range of critical areas, and we have worked together to 
boost high school graduation rates and afford young people more chances 
to pursue higher education, employment, and professional development 
opportunities. We're also working to expand access to health and 
counseling services essential to ensuring youth feel safe and heard.
My Administration has continued to partner with tribes to address vital 
gaps in resources for Indian Country, including equipping communities 
with broadband, rebuilding infrastructure, spurring economic growth, and 
increasing renewable energy. To confront the peril of a changing 
climate, we are also working with tribal leaders across America to 
develop effective approaches to protecting our communities from this 
grave threat. And because we know that fostering pride in the languages, 
traditions, and practices that make up the extraordinary richness of 
Native American culture is central to our shared progress, my 
Administration remains committed to ensuring every community feels 
connected to the extraordinary legacies they are a part of.
This month, let us reaffirm our responsibility to ensure each generation 
is defined by a greater sense of opportunity than the last, and let us 
pledge to maintain our strong relationship with tribal nations across 
America. By keeping this commitment, and by endeavoring to shape a 
future in which every citizen has the chance to build a life worthy of 
their hopes and dreams, we can ensure that ours is a country that is 
true to our spirit and to our enduring promise as a land where all 
things are possible for all people.
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 2015 as 
National Native American Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans to 
commemorate this month with appropriate programs and activities, and to 
celebrate November 27, 2015, as Native American Heritage Day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9363 of October 30, 2015

National Apprenticeship Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

At the heart of our Nation's promise lies a simple truth: If you work 
hard you can get ahead, earn a decent-paying job, and secure a brighter 
future for yourself and your family. To make this promise real, our 
economy has to work for everyone, and that begins with providing all our 
people with the tools and resources they need to utilize their unique 
talents to contribute to our country's success. Apprenticeships offer 
this opportunity, and over 430,000 Americans participate in these 
programs today. During National Apprenticeship Week, we recognize the 
ways apprenticeships foster innovation and prosperity, and we recommit 
to encouraging and supporting those who offer and partake in them.
Without the skills to get new, higher-wage jobs, and without the 
knowledge to adapt to new machinery, systems, technology, and 
techniques, the American worker could fall behind. Apprenticeships help 
people upgrade their skills and keep pace with the demands of the 21st 
century. Today, in part thanks to strong cooperation between labor and 
management, 87 percent of apprentices find employment after completing 
their program, and their average starting wage is above $50,000. And 
over the course of their lifetimes, workers who complete an 
apprenticeship on the job may earn hundreds of thousands of dollars more 
than their peers who do not. According to multiple studies, the payout 
is good for employers, too--they see significant returns in the form of 
increased productivity, reduced waste, and greater innovation.
Across America, employers, educators, labor leaders, and elected 
officials are joining together to encourage and support apprenticeships. 
Businesses are preparing workers for jobs in advanced manufacturing, 
information technology, health care, and other industries, while unions 
are helping their members secure new and more gainful employment. 
Hundreds of our Nation's colleges are awarding credit toward a degree 
for completing an apprenticeship program. And State and local 
governments in every corner of our country have been working to help 
America succeed by investing in programs to train our workers for the 
jobs of tomorrow.
At the Federal level, my Administration is committed to enabling 
hardworking people to earn and learn at the same time by supporting job-
driven training initiatives like apprenticeships. Today, 55,000 more 
apprenticeship positions are available than there were at the start of 
2014. To build on this progress, we awarded $175 million in grants to 46 
apprenticeship programs around America. This investment will provide 
training opportunities for 34,000 new apprentices over the next 5 years, 
ensure apprenticeships are available to diverse and historically 
underrepresented populations, and provide a framework for apprenticeship 
opportunities to grow. Earlier this year, we hosted the White House 
Summit on ApprenticeshipUSA, bringing together over 140 employers, labor 
and education organizations, community-based groups, and others to 
recognize their commitment and to generate the best ideas on how to 
expand these programs. Additionally, I urged the Congress to create a $2 
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the number of apprentices in America, and I have called on businesses to 
offer more educational benefits and paid apprenticeships to their 
employees regardless of their level of education.
Our country thrives when all our citizens play a role in driving it 
forward. If we create good jobs and help workers get the skills they 
need to succeed in those jobs, we can restore the link between hard work 
and growing opportunity for every American. During National 
Apprenticeship Week, let us support and encourage apprenticeship 
programs that will help rebuild our middle class, and let us rededicate 
ourselves to educating more of our people, retraining our workforce, and 
renewing our Nation's promise to put the American dream within the reach 
of the determined.
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 1 through 
November 7, 2015, as National Apprenticeship Week. I urge the Congress, 
State and local governments, educational institutions, industry and 
labor leaders, and all Americans to support apprenticeship programs in 
the United States and to raise awareness of their contributions to our 
country.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9364 of November 5, 2015

Veterans Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

The United States military is the strongest, most capable fighting force 
the world has ever known. The brave men and women of our Army, Navy, Air 
Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard demonstrate a resolute spirit and 
unmatched selflessness, and their service reminds us there are few 
things more American than giving of ourselves to make a difference in 
the lives of others. On Veterans Day, we reflect on the immeasurable 
burdens borne by so few in the name of so many, and we rededicate 
ourselves to supporting those who have worn America's uniform and the 
families who stand alongside them.
Our true strength as a Nation is measured by how we take care of our 
veterans when they return home, and my Administration is committed to 
ensuring our heroes and their loved ones have every chance to share in 
the promise they risked their lives to defend. We have made it easier 
for veterans to convert their military skills to the civilian workforce, 
enabled more veterans and their family members to attain Federal 
education benefits, and expanded access to timely, quality health care 
for all veterans. Just as every veteran deserves the support and 
benefits they have earned, those who have given everything to defend our 
homeland deserve a place of their own to call home. To uphold this 
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Biden's Joining Forces initiative has forged partnerships with local 
leaders across America to uphold the dignity of every veteran and work 
to end veterans' homelessness. No one who fights for our country should 
have to fight for the care they deserve. Earlier this year, I was proud 
to sign the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act, 
which fills critical gaps in mental health care by raising awareness and 
taking steps to improve access to care for those suffering from the 
invisible wounds of war.
Our veterans left everything they knew and loved and served with 
exemplary dedication and courage so we could all know a safer America 
and a more just world. They have been tested in ways the rest of us may 
never fully understand, and it is our duty to fulfill our sacred 
obligation to our veterans and their families. On Veterans Day, and 
every day, let us show them the extraordinary gratitude they so rightly 
deserve, and let us recommit to pledging our full support for them in 
all they do.
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, 2015, 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 fifth day of 
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9365 of November 6, 2015

World Freedom Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Twenty-six years ago, after nearly three decades of separating family 
and friends, the Berlin Wall crumbled under the force of popular will--
reuniting Germans from East and West and providing hope to all who 
believed in the power of a people yearning to be free. The fall of the 
Iron Curtain liberated a continent from the grip of corrupt 
dictatorships, and its demise marked a victory for democratic rule over 
forces that had for too long sealed out the fresh air of freedom. On 
this day, we honor those who braved extreme hardship in pursuit of 
progress and reunification, and we reaffirm our support for the citizens 
of the world who still face obstacles to a better, brighter, and more 
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In standing with all those behind the Curtain who felt the urgency of 
the time and who sought a democracy of their own, the United States 
recognized our own past: A common struggle for individual rights, 
security, and human dignity. During a stirring defense of these ideals, 
it was an American President who famously pledged solidarity with 
Berliners, and another who issued a bold call to tear down what stood 
between Germany and the blessings of liberty. As we celebrate our 
friendship with the German people today, we reflect on our history and 
look to the future with a shared notion of optimism and opportunity.
Through their victory, the people of Berlin inspired the world. Their 
resolve reminds us that though the scourge of oppression endures, it can 
never outlast the spirit of a people determined to live free. On this 
day, let us carry forward the call that echoes through the ages--``Ich 
bin ein Berliner''--by supporting those who still struggle against 
tyranny and intolerance, and who continue to seek the everlasting light 
of liberty.
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, 2015, 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of 
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9366 of November 13, 2015

American Education Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Education has the power to put aspirations within reach and help make 
real the promise of opportunity that defines America. That promise 
begins with making sure all who work hard have an equal shot. By 
supporting our students, educators, and schools, we can ensure the 
wellbeing of our Nation, earn back our status as having the highest 
proportion of college graduates in the world, and safeguard our legacy 
as a participatory and informed democracy. During American Education 
Week, we reaffirm our dedication to providing the finest tools, 
resources, and opportunities to our Nation's students and we recommit to 
making America a place where individuals are limited by nothing but the 
scope of their dreams.
In an increasingly competitive and interconnected global economy, 
nothing is more important than preparing rising generations for success 
from their earliest days of school. My Administration has made early 
childhood education a priority and we are working to expand access to 
high-quality preschool--one of the smartest investments we can make--and 
to improve the quality of child care in America. We have also offered 
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to States for boosting teaching and learning standards, expanded 
broadband and wireless connectivity in classrooms, and partnered with 
States and local communities to help close the school readiness gap in 
efforts to ensure all children's prospects are equal on their very first 
day in the classroom. I have also pushed to redesign American high 
schools to make them more innovative and responsive to student needs and 
more focused on extending science, technology, engineering, and math 
opportunities to our Nation's youth. And this year, my Administration 
announced new principles for assessing student learning, taking up less 
classroom time while still giving educators and parents the timely, 
actionable information they need to know children are learning.
Every American willing to work hard deserves a chance to pursue a higher 
education--no matter where they come from, what they look like, or what 
their circumstances are. That is why I have put forward a plan to make 2 
years of community college as free and universal as high school is 
today. In addition, we have increased Pell Grant funding, expanded 
income-driven repayment options, and capped student loan repayments at 
10 percent of a borrower's income while keeping interest rates low. To 
help more students obtain Federal financial aid and enroll in schools 
that are right for them, we have streamlined the FAFSA application 
process and released a new College Scorecard, which provides the most 
reliable national data on school costs, graduation rates, student loan 
debt, and post-college earnings. And just as our students require proper 
material support, they also need the support of those who guide their 
educational journeys--from preschool through high school and beyond. 
America's teachers and school communities make extraordinary sacrifices 
to cultivate a new generation of dreamers and change-makers, and as they 
do the important work of nurturing our Nation's students day in and day 
out, we must do our part to support them and ensure they have the tools 
and resources needed to perform their jobs effectively.
We have a responsibility to ensure every child has a pathway to success, 
and when we invest in the education and the future of our children and 
grandchildren, we place our bets on an America where dreams know no 
bounds. This week, let us pledge our support for our Nation's students 
by reaffirming the ideals that nobody should be priced out of an 
education, and everyone should have the chance to use their talents and 
abilities to contribute to our country's 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 November 15 through 
November 21, 2015, as American Education Week. I call upon all Americans 
to observe this week by supporting their local schools and educators 
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 thirteenth day of 
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9367 of November 13, 2015

Get Smart About Antibiotics Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

The discovery of antibiotics marked an important medical moment in 
history, and for decades, antibiotics have served as crucial components 
of our fight against bacterial infectious diseases. Saving millions of 
lives around the world each year, antibiotics provide an effective 
method for treating patients and help us combat many diseases that were 
at one time considered fatal. However, their overuse and misuse has 
created bacteria with increased levels of antibiotic resistance, posing 
significant challenges to countering infectious disease. We must 
preserve the life-saving power of antibiotics so they will work when 
most needed for serious infections and for generations to come. This 
week, we recommit to raising awareness of antibiotic-resistant 
bacteria--a serious public health, economic, and national security 
threat--and we pledge to use antibiotics safely and responsibly.
Every year, more than 2 million people in the United States are infected 
with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and over 23,000 people die as a 
direct result of these infections. The use of antibiotics is the biggest 
contributing factor to antibiotic resistance, and up to half of all 
antibiotics prescribed for humans are not needed or are not administered 
as effectively as possible. The misuse and overuse of antibiotics 
continue to obstruct our fight against bacterial drug resistance, 
leading to a loss of the efficacy of existing antibiotics. And to fully 
address antibiotic resistance, we must recognize that the health of 
humans, animals, and the environment are more connected than ever 
before.
My Administration is committed to preventing infections and improving 
the ways in which antibiotics are prescribed and used--an effort that 
could save tens of thousands of lives in the next few years alone. Last 
year, I signed an Executive Order to implement measures aimed at 
detecting, preventing, and controlling illnesses caused by antibiotic-
resistant infections here at home and across the globe. This action will 
help stem the emergence and proliferation of bacteria resistant to 
antibiotics and ensure the continued availability of effective 
treatments for bacterial infections. This Order also directed the 
development of a Government-wide, 5-year National Action Plan for 
Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, which is designed to accelerate 
actions to address urgent and serious drug-resistant threats that can 
affect all people. The plan enhances our efforts to slow the spread of 
resistant bacterial infections, strengthens our work to combat 
resistance, advances the ways we identify and characterize resistant 
bacteria, supports the research and development of new diagnostic tests 
and treatments, and bolsters collaboration with international partners 
to create a coordinated system for international surveillance. To build 
on this comprehensive effort, we convened a White House Forum on 
Antibiotic Stewardship earlier this year, bringing together health, 
business, academic, and agricultural leaders to promote the responsible 
use of antibiotics in humans and animals. By ensuring antibiotics are 
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needed, we can help safeguard the health of our people and people around 
the world.
The United States has the ability to lead a new era in health care. 
Antibiotic stewardship in science and medicine requires working with 
global partners, and it demands that we provide the tools and resources 
necessary for individuals to use antibiotics safely and effectively. 
Throughout this week, let us rededicate our attention toward the effects 
of the misuse and overuse of antibiotics, and let us reaffirm our 
support for those striving to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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, 2015, as Get Smart About Antibiotics Week. I call upon the 
scientific community, medical professionals, educators, businesses, 
industry leaders, and all Americans to observe this week by promoting 
the responsible use of antibiotics and raising awareness of the dangers 
inherent to their misuse and overuse.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of 
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9368 of November 13, 2015

America Recycles Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Every American has a role to play in preserving our planet for future 
generations. Being good stewards of our environment and protecting our 
natural resources are imperative tasks for ensuring our children and 
grandchildren live in a clean and sustainable world, and recycling is a 
pivotal way each of us can do our part. Today, we acknowledge the 
importance of reusing materials and reducing consumption, and we 
recognize that a recycling bin may often be a better alternative to a 
garbage can.
Each year, as much energy is saved recycling and composting as is 
consumed by 10 million American households. Over one-third of everything 
we throw away is recycled or composted, but many items that could be 
recycled end up in landfills instead. Recycling paper, plastic, glass, 
batteries, and other reusable items can have tremendous effects on the 
land we live on, the water we drink, and the air we breathe. It also 
helps reduce waste, conserve our natural resources, generate well-paying 
jobs in the recycling and manufacturing industries, and lessen the 
amount of harmful emissions that contribute to climate change.
Recycling is one way all people can join in the effort of maintaining a 
sustainable society. Reusing goods and reducing consumption, in addition 
to donating old or unwanted materials, can have significant impacts on 
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earth, as well. Individuals and families can help by recycling at home, 
setting up their own compost piles, choosing to purchase products made 
from recycled resources, and learning of the many products that can be 
recycled. Businesses can work to reduce their overall waste and 
establish recycling programs. And States and local governments can do 
their part to make recycling easier for consumers by taking simple steps 
like standardizing the color of recycling bins in public places and 
effectively communicating recycling policies to residents.
Communities across America must continue promoting activities that 
encourage people to recycle and to conserve so we do not take for 
granted today the world our children will inherit tomorrow. We owe it to 
them to leave behind a stable, secure planet, and that begins with 
preserving the natural blessings of our Nation. On this day, let us work 
to fulfill our obligation to our next generation by safeguarding our 
resources and working with our friends, family, and neighbors to protect 
the world we share.
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, 2015, 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 thirteenth day of 
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9369 of November 15, 2015

Honoring the Victims of the Attack in Paris, France

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

The American people stand with the people of France. Friday's terror 
attacks were not just an attack on Paris; they were an attack on all 
humanity and the universal values we share, including the bonds of 
libert[eacute], [eacute]galit[eacute], and fraternit[eacute]. These 
values will endure far beyond any terrorists or their hateful vision. 
The United States and our allies do not give in to fear, nor will we be 
divided, nor will anyone change our way of life. We will do whatever it 
takes, working with nations and peoples around the world, to bring the 
perpetrators of these attacks to justice, and to go after terrorists who 
threaten our people.
As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence 
perpetrated on November 13, 2015, in Paris, France, by the authority 
vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag 
of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and 
upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval 
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naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and 
throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until 
sunset, November 19, 2015. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at 
half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, 
legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all 
military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of 
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9370 of November 19, 2015

National Child's Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Our greatest obligation is to our daughters and sons. With unbound 
imagination and limitless dreams, today's young Americans will carry 
forward our country's legacy and shape the contours of the 21st century 
and beyond. On National Child's Day, we reaffirm our support for them in 
all they do, and we uphold our commitment to enabling them with the 
tools and resources necessary to write the next great chapter of our 
Nation's story.
All young people deserve to lead safe, healthy lives, and my 
Administration is working to ensure their well-being. The Affordable 
Care Act now requires that basic pediatric services, including oral and 
vision care for children, be covered under all new Health Insurance 
Marketplace plans. The law also prohibits insurers from excluding 
coverage of children due to preexisting health conditions and it allows 
kids to stay on their parents' health care plan until the age of 26. 
Ensuring the health of our children is vital to their growth and 
development, which is why First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! 
initiative is partnering with States, local communities, schools, and 
the private sector to reduce childhood obesity by promoting healthy 
foods and encouraging physical activity. We must also continue working 
to ensure our neighborhoods and classrooms are free from violence and 
intimidation and instead filled with chances to grow, dream, and 
discover. I remain committed to equipping law enforcement officials with 
the training and resources necessary to keep our children safe while 
working to foster effective relationships between them and the young 
citizens they serve. And because climate change poses the gravest threat 
to future generations, we have made combating it a top national 
priority. We have doubled the pace at which we cut our emissions, set 
aside more public lands and waters than any Administration in history, 
and worked to wean ourselves off of our addiction to foreign oil.
Our children must have every opportunity to pursue their greatest 
aspirations--regardless of their background, their circumstances, or 
what zip code they were born into. That is why I remain committed to 
expanding access to high-quality early education for our youngest 
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them for school and for life. Additionally, my Administration has 
outlined a plan to strengthen and expand our Nation's child care subsidy 
system to help every working family with young children obtain access to 
affordable, quality care for their kids--because child care is not just 
a side issue, it is a national economic priority that provides critical 
early learning support for students. We have also proposed a new tax cut 
of up to $3,000 per child, per year to help middle-class families offset 
the costs of child care. We are also making it easier for young people 
to attend institutions of higher learning, and we have taken steps to 
ensure they have access to more reliable Federal financial assistance as 
they pursue their degree.
Today, let us rededicate ourselves to upholding the ideal that with hard 
work and dedication, America's children can make of their lives what 
they will. By supporting our youth and encouraging them to never give up 
on their dreams, we can forge a brighter future for them, their children 
and grandchildren, and all future generations.
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, 2015, 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 fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9371 of November 20, 2015

National Family Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Across the range of diverse experiences and traditions that have been 
written into our Nation's story, family has remained a steadfast and 
common foundation. Every day, families offer comfort and support to one 
another with enduring and unconditional love and they contribute to 
their communities and our country. During National Family Week, we 
uplift and honor the families that give so much to forge a brighter 
future for themselves and for America.
All families deserve every opportunity to thrive, and the Affordable 
Care Act has given millions of American families the peace of mind that 
comes with health insurance. My Administration is dedicated to helping 
working families feel more secure in a constantly changing economy, and 
I have pushed to make paid family leave available for all, so that new 
parents can spend time with their newborns and still support their 
families. And because too many hardworking people are still forced to 
choose between a paycheck and caring for a sick child or an elderly 
relative at home, I have taken action to help States enact paid leave 
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their own. Additionally, I continue to call on the Congress to pass the 
Healthy Families Act, which would allow working women and men to earn up 
to one week of paid sick leave per year--precious time that could be 
used to care for themselves and their families.
Raising the minimum wage is one of the best ways to give a well-earned 
boost to working families. Benefiting employees, businesses, and our 
whole economy, raising the wage will help Americans from all walks of 
life breathe easier knowing they can pay their bills and provide for 
their loved ones at the same time. Moreover, to secure the promise of 
happy and healthy golden years for our Nation's seniors, we will 
continue working to provide more Americans with access to strong and 
flexible retirement plans that are stable and affordable. And because we 
have a sacred obligation to the men and women who give so much to defend 
our country and our freedom, my Administration has taken action to 
improve mental health care and education services for veterans, service 
members, and their families. Joining Forces, an initiative launched by 
First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, is also working to support 
our selfless military families by connecting them with the resources and 
services they deserve.
It is the responsibility of all Americans to build a country future 
generations will be proud of and inspired by. This week, let us reflect 
on and applaud the hard work, resilience, and dedication of our 
families. As we reminisce on warm memories and share in the joy and love 
family can provide, let us also pledge to lift up our loved ones and 
recommit to the family bonds that have strengthened the fabric of 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 November 22 through 
November 28, 2015, 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 twentieth day of 
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9372 of November 20, 2015

Thanksgiving Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Rooted in a story of generosity and partnership, Thanksgiving offers an 
opportunity for us to express our gratitude for the gifts we have and to 
show our appreciation for all we hold dear. Today, as we give of 
ourselves in service to others and spend cherished time with family and 
friends, we give thanks for the many blessings bestowed upon us. We also 
honor the men and women in uniform who fight to safeguard our country 
and our freedoms so we can share occasions like this with loved ones, 
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thank our selfless military families who stand beside and support them 
each and every day.
Our modern celebration of Thanksgiving can be traced back to the early 
17th century. Upon arriving in Plymouth, at the culmination of months of 
testing travel that resulted in death and disease, the Pilgrims 
continued to face great challenges. An indigenous people, the Wampanoag, 
helped them adjust to their new home, teaching them critical survival 
techniques and important crop cultivation methods. After securing a 
bountiful harvest, the settlers and Wampanoag joined in fellowship for a 
shared dinner to celebrate powerful traditions that are still observed 
at Thanksgiving today: lifting one another up, enjoying time with those 
around us, and appreciating all that we have.
Carrying us through trial and triumph, this sense of decency and 
compassion has defined our Nation. President George Washington 
proclaimed the first Thanksgiving in our country's nascence, calling on 
the citizens of our fledgling democracy to place their faith in ``the 
providence of Almighty God,'' and to be thankful for what is bequeathed 
to us. In the midst of bitter division at a critical juncture for 
America, President Abraham Lincoln acknowledged the plight of the most 
vulnerable, declaring a ``day of thanksgiving,'' on which all citizens 
would ``commend to [God's] tender care'' those most affected by the 
violence of the time--widows, orphans, mourners, and sufferers of the 
Civil War. A tradition of giving continues to inspire this holiday, and 
at shelters and food centers, on battlefields and city streets, and 
through generous donations and silent prayers, the inherent selflessness 
and common goodness of the American people endures.
In the same spirit of togetherness and thanksgiving that inspired the 
Pilgrims and the Wampanoag, we pay tribute to people of every background 
and belief who contribute in their own unique ways to our country's 
story. Each of us brings our own traditions, cultures, and recipes to 
this quintessential American holiday--whether around dinner tables, in 
soup kitchens, or at home cheering on our favorite sports teams--but we 
are all united in appreciation of the bounty of our Nation. Let us 
express our gratitude by welcoming others to our celebrations and 
recognize those who volunteer today to ensure a dinner is possible for 
those who might have gone without. Together, we can secure our founding 
ideals as the birthright of all future generations of 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 November 26, 2015, 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of 
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
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Proclamation 9373 of November 30, 2015

National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

No person should suffer the tragedy of losing someone as a result of 
drunk, drugged, or distracted driving, but for far too long the danger 
of impaired driving has robbed people of the comfort of knowing that 
when they or a loved one leaves home they will return safely. Impaired 
driving puts drivers, passengers, and pedestrians at risk, and each year 
it claims the lives of thousands of Americans. During National Impaired 
Driving Prevention Month, we recommit to preventing these incidents by 
acting responsibly and by promoting responsible behavior in those around 
us. Together, we can enhance public safety and work to ensure a happy, 
healthy life for all our people.
During the holidays--a season that includes a spike in travel and 
celebrations that may include alcohol--and throughout the year, we must 
remain vigilant and aware of drivers that are distracted or under the 
influence of drugs or alcohol. Drunk drivers kill more than 10,000 
people annually, and about one-third of traffic deaths in the United 
States involve a driver with a blood alcohol concentration above the 
legal limit. Driving under the influence of drugs, an increasingly 
common occurrence, carries the same risks as drunk driving and is just 
as avoidable. And driving distracted, including while using a cell 
phone, can lead to tragic outcomes that are also preventable. Every 
American can play a role in reducing the frequency of these incidents by 
speaking out and warning others of the dangers associated with impaired 
driving, taking away the keys of would-be drivers they know to be 
intoxicated, and reminding drivers they are riding with to stay focused 
on the road and to limit distractions. It is also critical for drivers 
and passengers alike to wear seatbelts regardless of how far they are 
traveling.
Across our Nation, State and local law enforcement agencies are working 
tirelessly to prevent and respond to impaired driving. The Drive Sober 
or Get Pulled Over campaign, occurring from December 16, 2015, through 
January 1, 2016, seeks to raise awareness of the dangers associated with 
drunk and drugged driving and aims to prevent as many of these tragedies 
from occurring as possible. At the Federal level, my Administration 
remains committed to doing our part. This year, we released an updated 
National Drug Control Strategy, which aims to reduce drugged driving by 
encouraging States to enact drugged driving laws and improve efforts to 
identify these impaired drivers. We also continue to support the efforts 
of the tireless advocates working to stop drunk driving, and we will 
keep pushing to equip law enforcement with the tools needed to end and 
prevent incidents of impaired driving. For more information, visit 
www.Distraction.gov, www.NHTSA.gov/DriveSober, and www.WhiteHouse.gov/
ONDCP/DruggedDriving.
As we gather with friends and loved ones this month, I encourage all 
Americans to enjoy their time together responsibly. It is important to 
the health and safety of us all to plan ahead by designating a non-
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transportation. During National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, let 
us pledge to always drive sober and alert and to avoid distractions 
behind the wheel. Together, we can help ensure all our people are able 
to enjoy the holiday spirit and make memories with those they care about 
while safeguarding the well-being of everyone on the road.
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 2015 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 thirtieth day of 
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9374 of November 30, 2015

World AIDS Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

More than three decades ago, the first known cases of HIV/AIDS sparked 
an epidemic in the United States--ushering in a time defined by how 
little we knew about it and in which those affected by it faced fear and 
stigmatization. We have made extraordinary progress in the fight against 
HIV since that time, but much work remains to be done. On World AIDS 
Day, we remember those who we have lost to HIV/AIDS, celebrate the 
triumphs earned through the efforts of scores of advocates and 
providers, pledge our support for those at risk for or living with HIV, 
and rededicate our talents and efforts to achieving our goal of an AIDS-
free generation.
Today, more people are receiving life-saving treatment for HIV than ever 
before, and millions of HIV infections have been prevented. Still, more 
than 36 million people around the world live with HIV--including nearly 
3 million children. My Administration is committed to ending the spread 
of HIV and improving the lives of all who live with it. In the United 
States, the Affordable Care Act has allowed more people to access 
coverage for preventive services like HIV testing, and new health plans 
are now required to offer HIV screening with no cost sharing. Insurance 
companies can no longer discriminate against individuals living with 
HIV/AIDS or any other pre-existing condition. Additionally, this year 
marks the 25th anniversary of the Ryan White CARE Act, which established 
the Ryan White Program--a program that helps provide needed care to the 
most vulnerable individuals and touches over half of all people living 
with HIV in America.
To further our fight to end the HIV epidemic, my Administration released 
our country's first comprehensive National HIV/AIDS Strategy in 2010. 
The Strategy provided a clear framework for changing the way we talk 
about HIV, and it offered a critical roadmap that prioritizes our 
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to this epidemic and organizes the ways we deliver HIV services. Earlier 
this year, I signed an Executive Order to update the Strategy through 
2020, focusing on expanding HIV testing and care, widening support for 
those living with HIV to stay in comprehensive care, promoting universal 
viral suppression among individuals infected with HIV, and increasing 
access to preventive measures, including pre-exposure prophylaxis for 
people at substantial risk of acquiring HIV.
Additionally, the primary aims of the Strategy include reducing HIV-
related disparities and health inequities, because HIV still affects 
specific populations disproportionately across our country. Certain 
individuals--including gay and bisexual men, Black women and men, 
Latinos and Latinas, people who inject drugs, transgender women, young 
people, and people in the Southern United States--are at greater risk 
for HIV, and we must target our efforts to reduce HIV-related health 
disparities and focus increased attention on highly vulnerable 
populations. My most recent Federal budget proposal includes more than 
$31 billion in funding for HIV/AIDS treatment, care, prevention, and 
research. We are also making great progress toward achieving a greater 
viral suppression rate among those diagnosed with HIV, and in the last 5 
years, we have made critical funding increases to ensure more Americans 
have access to life-saving treatment.
We cannot achieve an AIDS-free generation without addressing the 
pervasive presence of HIV throughout the world, which is why our Nation 
is committed to achieving the goals laid out in the 2030 Agenda for 
Sustainable Development to reach more people living with HIV, promote 
global health, and end the AIDS epidemic. The President's Emergency Plan 
for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has helped save lives across the globe and has 
made significant impacts on the number of new HIV infections by 
strengthening international partnerships and expanding essential 
services for preventing and treating HIV. This year, I announced new 
targets for PEPFAR that aim to provide almost 13 million people with 
life-saving treatment by the end of 2017. The United States is also 
committing resources to support PEPFAR's work to achieve a 40 percent 
decrease in HIV incidence among young women and girls in the most 
vulnerable areas of sub-Saharan Africa. This is a shared responsibility, 
and America will remain a leader in the effort to end HIV/AIDS while 
continuing to work with the international community to address this 
challenge and secure a healthier future for all people.
Working with private industry, faith communities, philanthropic 
organizations, the scientific and medical communities, networks of 
people living with HIV and affected populations, and governments 
worldwide, we can accomplish our goals of reducing new HIV infections, 
increasing access to care, improving health outcomes for patients, 
reducing HIV-related disparities, and building a cohesive, coordinated 
response to HIV. On this day, let us pay tribute to those whom HIV/AIDS 
took from us too soon, and let us recognize those who continue to fight 
for a world free from AIDS. Let us also recognize researchers, 
providers, and advocates, who work each day on behalf of people living 
with HIV, and in honor of the precious lives we have lost to HIV. 
Together, we can forge a future in which no person--here in America or 
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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 1, 2015, 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 compassion to those living with HIV.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of 
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9375 of December 2, 2015

Helsinki Human Rights Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Four decades ago, the leaders of the United States, Canada, the Soviet 
Union, and countries from across a divided Europe came together to sign 
the Helsinki Final Act--a document reflecting the conviction that the 
security of states is inextricably linked to the security of their 
citizens' rights. This comprehensive security concept is forever 
enshrined in the Act and is mirrored in the subsequent statements and 
commitments made by the members of the Organization for Security and 
Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Today, the Act continues to shine as a 
beacon for all who reach, often at great risk to themselves, for human 
dignity, for justice and tolerance, and for democratic ideals--including 
the notions that power is derived from the consent of the governed and 
that human rights and fundamental freedoms belong to all of us--no 
matter where we live or where we come from. On Helsinki Human Rights 
Day, we pledge our cooperation and mutual respect as we work to fulfill 
the commitments made in the Helsinki Final Act.
The 57 OSCE states that stretch across North America, Europe, and 
Eurasia stand stronger when we stand together, and we must defend and 
uphold the commitments made in Helsinki 40 years ago. Recognition of the 
inherent dignity and human rights of every person, respect for the 
sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, and restraint from the 
threat or use of force are essential to safeguarding a Europe and a 
Eurasia that are whole, free, and at peace. As the OSCE Ministerial 
Council convenes in Belgrade, Serbia, the United States renews its 
commitment to these principles and urges other member states to do the 
same.
Thanks to the work of governments and the contributions of civil 
society, we have made historic progress to advance security, democracy, 
and human rights across the OSCE region in the last four decades. Still, 
we face significant challenges. Russian aggression against its 
neighbors, most recently Ukraine, is contrary to the principles of 
respect for each nation's sovereignty and territorial integrity laid out 
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ability of citizens to exercise their fundamental freedoms of 
association, expression, and peaceful assembly is increasingly 
constricted in a number of participating states. Actions based on hate 
and prejudice remain prevalent in too many states and are too often 
still reflected in national policy. These attitudes will continue to 
obstruct democracy's success until we root them out from both our 
institutions and our hearts. The United States strongly condemns the 
heinous terrorist attacks in Ankara, as well as the bombing of the 
Russian plane in Egypt. And in the wake of the tragic terrorist attacks 
in Paris, we recommit to our fight against terrorism and violent 
extremism while reaffirming our adherence to our common ideals with the 
French people and with any free society, similar to those delineated in 
the Helsinki Final Act: libert[eacute], [eacute]galit[eacute], and 
fraternit[eacute].
The Helsinki Final Act inspires our vision for democracy, human rights, 
and human dignity. It inspires a vision for open economies and shared 
prosperity, and a world in which states resolve disputes peacefully and 
work together to build and maintain trust. It is a framework that, if 
its commitments are upheld, can enable us to move beyond division and 
prejudice and toward a more democratic, prosperous, and peaceful OSCE 
region. Let us resolve to stand with victims of oppression and with all 
who yearn to exercise their human rights. Together, we can faithfully 
implement our shared Helsinki commitments and help forge an ever better 
future 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 December 3, 2015, as 
Helsinki Human Rights Day. I call upon all the people of the United 
States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities 
reflecting our steadfast dedication to human rights and democratic 
values. I also call upon the governments and peoples of all other 
signatory states to renew their commitment to comply with the principles 
established and consecrated in the Helsinki Final Act.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of 
December, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9376 of December 2, 2015

International Day of Persons With Disabilities, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

The United States has long been a leading voice for the rights of 
persons with disabilities, and we join the international community in 
expressing our support for them in all they do and in recognizing them 
as the valuable members of society that they are. This year, as we 
celebrate the 25th anniversary of the passing of the Americans with 
Disabilities Act (ADA)--landmark legislation that helps ensure the 
places that make up our shared national life truly belong to everyone--
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rights of those with disabilities is not just an American ideal, but a 
cornerstone of our work to ensure human rights around the globe. On 
International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we rededicate ourselves 
to building a fairer and more accessible world and to upholding the 
fundamental dignity and respect of all people.
A quarter-century ago, our Nation marked a milestone in the long march 
toward achieving equal opportunity for all with the passage of the ADA. 
A result of quiet persistence and perseverance coupled with passionate 
and vocal advocacy, this Act showed the world our full commitment to the 
rights of people with disabilities, and in these past 25 years, we have 
built on the foundation of equality laid by this law. The Affordable 
Care Act also guarantees people with disabilities a basic but 
fundamental protection--that they can no longer be denied access to 
health insurance due to a pre-existing condition. Additionally, my 
Administration has supported increasing funding for the Individuals with 
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) grants, which would boost our efforts 
to provide every child living with a disability with a quality public 
education. And this year, the White House hosted a series of events 
commemorating IDEA's 40th anniversary to highlight the importance of 
inclusion and of recognizing the talents of all Americans in every 
aspect of society.
Each day, our founding values of equality and opportunity guide our work 
to forge a bright future for people with disabilities. Serving to 
protect these ideals are our brave men and women in uniform who give of 
themselves for us all, and when they return home with wounds of war, 
seen or unseen, it is our sacred obligation to ensure they can take full 
advantage of the freedoms they fought so hard to defend. That is why my 
Administration has worked to provide our country's veterans who have 
disabilities with access to timely, quality health care and the tools 
needed to convert their military skills into careers in civilian life.
As we continue working to expand the promise of America to all our 
people, we must remember that the fight for disability rights should not 
stop at our Nation's shores. The United States continues to uphold our 
global commitment to the international disability community. During my 
first year in office, the United States signed the Convention on the 
Rights of Persons with Disabilities, an international declaration, now 
signed by 160 countries, that recognizes the inherent worth of people 
with disabilities and urges equal protection and benefits before the 
law. I am disappointed that the Senate blocked ratification of the 
Convention, and I continue to call on these elected leaders, all of whom 
represent Americans with disabilities, to provide their advice and 
consent to ratification. A pillar of American leadership is our profound 
respect for the human dignity of all people, and it is imperative that 
we reach for a day when all of the more than 1 billion people of the 
world who live with a disability can enjoy the same rights afforded to 
those living here at home.
Our pursuit of equal rights for those with disabilities is not over. 
Today, we stand on the shoulders of generations who fought for better 
laws, demanded better treatment, and who, by being good, decent people 
and hard workers, proved to the world that having a disability should 
not force individuals into the margins of society. On this day, let us 
honor the efforts of those who agitated for the respect and dignity of 
all by picking up the inextinguishable torch of equality and carrying it 
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recognizes the incredible talents and skills of people with 
disabilities. Together, we can secure a tomorrow in which all people 
know no limits but the scope 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 December 3, 2015, 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 fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9377 of December 3, 2015

Honoring the Victims of the Attack in San Bernardino, California

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

As a mark of respect for the victims of gun violence perpetrated on 
December 2, 2015, in San Bernardino, California, by the authority vested 
in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws 
of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the 
United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon 
all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval 
stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the 
District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its 
Territories and possessions through December 7, 2015. I also direct that 
the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all 
United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other 
facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels 
and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of 
December, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9378 of December 4, 2015

150th Anniversary of the 13th Amendment

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

On December 6, 1865, a coalition comprising three-quarters of our 
Nation's States ratified the 13th Amendment to our Constitution, 
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in the United States and affirming the truth that no union founded on 
the principles of liberty and equality could survive half-slave and 
half-free. Bringing to a close one of the most painful chapters in our 
country's history, the Amendment ushered in a new birth of freedom. 
Today, we celebrate it for the protections it restored and the lives it 
liberated, and in honor of the millions of slaves who endured brutal 
violence and daily indignities, we rededicate ourselves to the 
proposition manifested in its ratification.
This Amendment to the Constitution came not only at the culmination of 
years of Civil War, but also as a result of courageous individuals 
advocating and agitating for an America in which slavery was no longer 
an institution of society. President Lincoln gave his last full measure 
of devotion to the cause he would not live to see codified. He knew the 
basic rights he sought for slaves could only be secured by a whole and 
unified Government, and he pursued reconciliation while remaining fierce 
in his conviction. Volunteers along the Underground Railroad aided 
slaves seeking freedom, providing safety and comfort in the midst of 
deep anguish. And soldiers who fought, sometimes against their own 
sisters and brothers, did so for both the preservation of our Union and 
liberty itself. The 13th Amendment was the product of generations of men 
and women who, through centuries of bloodshed and systemic oppression, 
stayed true to their belief in what America could be and kept marching 
toward justice.
The courage to change that sustained the abolitionist movement carried 
forth in a long line of heroes who followed--individuals who loved our 
country profoundly and answered the patriotic call to push it to expand 
the boundaries of freedom. From ordinary women stepping into an 
extraordinary role, bravely fighting for their right to participate in 
our democracy, to a coalition of conscience that marched on our Nation's 
Capital and protested for equality, the last century and a half has been 
defined by those who stood resolute in keeping lit the flame that burned 
in the hearts of all those determined to secure what they knew to be 
their God-given rights.
Today, we continue the long journey toward an America and a world where 
liberty and equality are not reserved for some, but extended to all. 
Across the globe, including right here at home, millions of men, women, 
and children are victims of human trafficking and modern-day slavery. We 
remain committed to abolishing slavery in all its forms and draw 
strength from the courage and resolve of generations past.
One hundred and fifty years after the 13th Amendment's ratification, the 
United States endures, and though the scourge of slavery is a stain on 
our history, we remain a people not trapped by the mistakes of our past, 
but one that can look at our imperfections with humility and decide it 
is within our power to remake our Nation to more closely align with our 
highest ideals. On this historic occasion, let us pay tribute to those 
who suffered for too long and to those who risked everything to make 
this country better. With unyielding determination to stand on their 
shoulders and reach for an even freer and more equal tomorrow, we can 
honor them with the recognition and respect worthy of their 
extraordinary contributions to 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 December 6, 2015, as 
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150th Anniversary of the 13th Amendment. I call upon the people of the 
United States to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, 
and activities that celebrate the 13th Amendment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of 
December, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9379 of December 4, 2015

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Nearly seven and a half decades ago, as dawn broke over the island of 
Oahu, bombs broke through the sky as Japanese forces launched an 
unprovoked attack on our Nation--absorbing America into a conflict that 
would change the course of human dignity and freedom. More than 2,400 
precious lives and much of our Pacific Fleet were lost, yet the ensuing 
unification of our people proved mightier than the attack that aimed to 
weaken us. On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we pay tribute to 
the men, women, and children--military and civilian--who lost their 
lives on December 7, 1941, honor all who served in the wake of that 
infamous day, and recognize the sacrifices today's service members make 
to carry forward the inextinguishable torch of liberty for generations 
to come.
Reacting to the surprise attack, patriots from every corner of our 
country answered the call to serve and banded together in common cause. 
Sixteen million Americans left behind everything they knew and everyone 
they loved to fight for freedom far from home and liberate a continent 
from the grip of tyranny. Courageous individuals from all walks of life 
crossed oceans and stormed beaches, uplifting a generation and paving 
the way for our fiercest adversaries to become some of our closest 
allies. In the example of those who came forth in the months and years 
following the attack on Pearl Harbor, we see an enduring truth: that no 
challenge is too great when we stand as one people committed to the 
ideals which the stars and stripes symbolize.
Seventy-four years after the attack on Pearl Harbor, we endure as a 
Nation dedicated to affirming the inherent dignity of every person--even 
in the face of unspeakable violence. As President Franklin D. Roosevelt 
said the day after the attack, ``the American people in their righteous 
might will win through to absolute victory.'' On this day, let us honor 
the memory of all who gave their lives so that President Roosevelt's 
words could be realized, and let us resolve to uphold the legacy of our 
country, for which generations of brave men and women have fought and 
sacrificed.
The Congress, by Public Law 103-308, as amended, has designated December 
7 of each year as ``National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of 
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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 fourth day of 
December, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9380 of December 9, 2015

Human Rights Day and Human Rights Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Sixty-seven years ago, the leaders of 48 countries from around the world 
declared with one voice that progress depends on defending human rights, 
and that a nation is strongest when the contributions of its whole 
citizenry are valued. Today, we celebrate the Universal Declaration of 
Human Rights--a milestone in our ongoing global march to uphold the 
inherent dignity and worth of every person. To honor the legacy of this 
historic document and to help ensure that its ideals endure for 
generations to come, we reaffirm our commitment to upholding the 
freedoms it safeguards, which are the birthright of all humanity.
When rights are suppressed, human potential is stifled. A nation draws 
upon new talents and ideas when opposition parties are fairly 
represented and those in power are accountable to their citizens at the 
ballot box. A free and independent press and a vibrant civil society can 
inform the public, expose corruption, and empower citizens to 
participate in self-governance. And when institutions are built to 
protect rights and freedoms, rather than serve the interests of those in 
power, those institutions can provide the stable foundation for 
stability needed for future generations to thrive.
In too many places around the world we see rights and freedoms denied. 
People are imprisoned for peaceful worship and girls are barred from 
attending school. LGBT individuals are subject to abuse because of who 
they are and who they love, and citizens are prevented from petitioning 
those in power for change. The United States of America stands in 
solidarity with those seeking to realize a brighter and freer future for 
themselves and their families, whether in their home country or as 
immigrants in a new land. We will continue to lift up the lives of all 
who yearn to exercise their inherent human rights and to shine a light 
on those still living in the darkest pockets of our world.
The strongmen of today will never extinguish the hope that persists 
around the world. Dissenters may be jailed, but ideas can never be 
imprisoned. Controlling access to information will not turn lies into 
truths, nor will it deter the longing for justice that stirs in every 
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to recognize the basic dignity of every man, woman, and child--
regardless of gender, background, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, 
or belief--will only lend further momentum to the quest for equality 
that for generations has stirred hearts and spurred action. On this day, 
and every day, let us remember our roots as one human family, forever 
dedicated to upholding the central tenets of the Universal Declaration 
of Human Rights.
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, 2015, as 
Human Rights Day and the week beginning December 10, 2015, 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 fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9381 of December 14, 2015

Bill of Rights Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

The ratification of the Bill of Rights on December 15, 1791, marked one 
of our country's earliest and most important steps toward ensuring that 
the ideals enshrined in our founding documents are the birthright of all 
Americans. Written to guarantee our fledgling Nation would never succumb 
to the tyranny it fought against, these first 10 Amendments to our 
Constitution help safeguard the bedrock principles of equality, liberty, 
and justice. In the years since, America has carried forward the spirit 
enshrined in the Bill of Rights--recognizing that freedom is a value we 
must forever work to uphold.
Each generation is tasked with continuing the work of perfecting our 
Nation. In the 224 years since this codification of our most fundamental 
freedoms, America has been propelled by the persistent effort of her 
citizens--people from all walks of life who have accepted the challenge 
of pushing to expand liberty to all. The same American instinct that 
sparked our revolution and spurred the creation of the Bill of Rights 
still inspires us to step forward to defend our founding ideals. It is 
what inspired a groundbreaking convention in Seneca Falls, drove 
courageous people to march in Selma, and started a transformative 
movement for LGBT rights at a bar in New York City. Generations of 
heroes who believed America is a constant work in progress have 
advocated and sacrificed to realize that progress and have worked to 
uphold the belief at the heart of the Bill of Rights: Free men and women 
have the capacity to shape their own destiny and forge a fairer and more 
just world for all who follow.
Today, we stand on the shoulders of those who dedicated their lives to 
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times--a mission made possible by the fundamental liberties secured in 
the Bill of Rights. As we reflect on the strides we have made to lift up 
an engaged citizenry, we pay tribute to the extraordinary foresight of 
our Founders who granted the protections that enable us to bring about 
the change we seek. Let us recommit to continuing our legacy as a Nation 
that rejects complacency, empowers its citizens to recognize and redress 
its imperfections, and embraces the struggle of improving our democracy 
so that all our people are able to make of their lives what they will.
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, 2015, 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 fourteenth day of 
December, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9382 of December 16, 2015

Wright Brothers Day, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

The prospect of human flight captured the world's imagination for 
centuries. From the ancient Greeks who marveled at the story of Icarus 
soaring through the sky, to Leonardo da Vinci who sketched designs of 
manned mechanical gliders, humanity's unyielding push skyward speaks to 
our resolve to transcend limits and redefine what is possible. On 
December 17, 1903, two American brothers reached a milestone in this 
age-old pursuit by, after years of planning and research, successfully 
launching the world's first flight of a powered airplane. On Wright 
Brothers Day, our Nation commemorates this achievement and celebrates 
the spirit of innovation that drives American inventors, entrepreneurs, 
and scientists by reaffirming our support for them in their goals to 
push the boundaries of human capability.
Our country's founding ideals of freedom of thought and expression are 
not only necessary for upholding the inherent dignity and respect of 
every individual, but they are also fundamental ingredients for 
fostering scientific discovery. These values compelled the Pilgrims to 
set out and seek new lives and prompted revolutionaries to forge a new 
Nation. The great thinkers and innovators that have always moved America 
forward have done so by challenging convention, sharing ideas, and 
reimagining the future through new inventions and beliefs.
Before the 19th century, few thought human flight was an endeavor worth 
investigating. But in the decades leading up to the 20th century, a 
handful of devoted dreamers began conducting aeronautical research that 
eventually fell on the ears of two enthusiastic bicycle mechanics from 
Dayton, Ohio, who would push past what others deemed impossible and take 
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sky, spark a new and lasting industry, and change the course of history. 
Wilbur and Orville Wright spent their childhood tinkering and building, 
their passions fueled by their mother, Susan, who shared these interests 
and had considerable mechanical skills. The brothers opened a bicycle 
shop, where they honed their understanding of the concepts of balance, 
control, aerodynamics, and lightweight yet sound structures--laying the 
foundation for their groundbreaking achievement. Years of meticulous 
observation, building, and experimentation culminated on one frigid, 
windy morning on a sandy beach in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, where the 
Wright brothers made their successful flight.
The invention of the airplane not only contributed to our understanding 
of physics and engineering--it profoundly altered our world. People and 
goods began moving across the globe at an unprecedented pace, new 
industries and fields of discovery sprang to life, and advances in 
aviation launched a new era of possibility in which our countrymen would 
walk on the moon just 66 years after that first 12 second flight.
Today, American entrepreneurs and scientists are continuing the legacy 
of the Wright brothers by making new discoveries and pushing 
boundaries--from the furthest reaches of our universe to the greatest 
mysteries of the human brain. To keep our Nation on the forefront of 
breakthroughs that will define the future, we must continue investing in 
pioneering research, innovative startups, and programs that encourage 
science, technology, engineering, and math education for our daughters 
and sons. And we must keep fostering an atmosphere in our communities 
and classrooms where lifetime quests for knowledge are encouraged, where 
glimmers of curiosity are sparked, and where the next generation of 
explorers and inventors are celebrated. On Wright Brothers Day, let us 
recommit to cultivating the insatiable hunger for advancement that takes 
humanity to new frontiers, and let us stand with those who never stop 
challenging the limits of what we know to be possible.
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, 2015, 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 fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA

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Proclamation 9383 of December 21, 2015

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 7970 of December 22, 2005, the President designated 
the Republic of Burundi (Burundi) as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African 
country for purposes of 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 (AGOA) (title I of Public Law 106-
200).
2. 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.
3. Pursuant to section 506A(a)(3) of the 1974 Act, I have determined 
that Burundi 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 Burundi as a 
beneficiary sub-Saharan African country for purposes of section 506A of 
the 1974 Act, effective on January 1, 2016.
4. Schedule XX, as defined by 19 U.S.C. 3501(5), sets forth certain 
tariff-rate quotas. To implement these tariff-rate quotas, section 
404(a) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3601(a)) requires 
the President ``to take such action as may be necessary to ensure that 
imports of agricultural products do not disrupt the orderly marketing of 
commodities in the United States.''
5. I have determined that, in order to reduce administrative burden and 
encourage electronic administration of the quota classifications of 
sugars, syrups, and molasses (sugar), and to avoid the disruption of the 
orderly marketing of sugar, it is necessary to add additional tariff 
lines to Chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) of the 
United States as provided for in Annex I of this proclamation.
6. Presidential Proclamation 8294 of September 26, 2008, implemented 
amendments to the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 (the 
``BFDA'') (Public Law 108-61), as amended by section 6(a) of the Tom 
Lantos Block Burmese JADE Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-286). That 
proclamation, in part, modified the HTS to include additional U.S. Note 
4 to chapter 71 of the HTS, which prohibited the importation of certain 
goods of Burma. The BFDA, as amended, expired on July 28, 2013.
7. Executive Order 13651 of August 6, 2013, as authorized by the 
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) and 
the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), prohibits the 
importation into the United States of any jadeite or rubies mined or 
extracted from Burma and any articles of jewelry containing jadeite or 
rubies mined or extracted from Burma on or after August 7, 2013. I have 
determined that modifications to additional U.S. Note 4 to chapter 71 of 
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forth in Annex II, are necessary to account for the expiration of the 
BFDA and the implementation of Executive Order 13651.
8. 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), 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).
9. 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.
10. 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'').
11. 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.
12. Each year from 2008 through 2014, 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.
13. 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; Proclamation 9072 of 
December 23, 2013; and Proclamation 9223 of December 23, 2014, modified 
the 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.
14. On December 8, 2015, the United States entered into an agreement 
with Israel to extend the period that the 2004 Agreement is in force 
through December 31, 2016, to allow for further negotiations on an 
agreement to replace the 2004 Agreement.
15. 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, 2016, for specified quantities of 
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16. In Presidential Proclamation 8921 of December 20, 2012, pursuant to 
section 502(e) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2462(e)), I determined that 
The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis had become a high-income country 
and terminated its designation as a beneficiary developing country for 
purposes of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). General note 
4(a) to the HTS erroneously continues to include ``St. Kitts and Nevis'' 
on the list of Member Countries of the Caribbean Common Market (CARICOM) 
that are eligible for preferential tariff treatment under the GSP. I 
have determined that a modification to the HTS is necessary to correct 
this error and to provide the intended tariff treatment.
17. Presidential Proclamation 8894 of October 29, 2012, implemented the 
United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement with respect to the 
United States and, pursuant to the United States-Panama Trade Promotion 
Agreement Implementation Act (Public Law 112-43, 125 Stat. 497), 
modified the HTS to include the schedule of duty reductions necessary or 
appropriate to carry out the United States-Panama Trade Promotion 
Agreement. Those modifications to the HTS were set out in Publication 
4349 of the International Trade Commission (Commission), entitled 
Modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to 
Implement the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement, which was 
incorporated by reference into Proclamation 8894. Annexes I and II to 
that publication included technical errors that affected the tariff 
treatment accorded to certain goods of Panama. I have determined that 
modifications to the HTS are necessary to correct the technical errors.
18. Presidential Proclamation 8818 of May 14, 2012, implemented the 
United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement with respect to the 
United States and, pursuant to the United States-Colombia Trade 
Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (Public Law 112-42, 125 Stat. 
462), modified the HTS to include the schedule of duty reductions 
necessary or appropriate to carry out the United States-Colombia Trade 
Promotion Agreement. Those modifications to the HTS were set out in 
Publication 4320 of the Commission, entitled Modifications to the 
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to Implement the United 
States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, which was incorporated by 
reference into Proclamation 8818. Annex II to that publication included 
a technical error that affected the tariff treatment accorded to certain 
goods of Colombia. I have determined that modifications to the HTS are 
necessary to correct the technical error.
19. Presidential Proclamation 8039 of July 27, 2006, implemented the 
United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement with respect to the United 
States and, pursuant to the United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement 
Implementation Act (Public Law 109-169, 119 Stat. 3581), modified the 
HTS to include the schedule of duty reductions necessary or appropriate 
to carry out the United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement. Those 
modifications to the HTS were set out in Publication 3830 of the 
Commission, entitled Modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of 
the United States to Implement the United States-Bahrain Free Trade 
Agreement, which was incorporated by reference into Proclamation 8039. 
Presidential Proclamation 9223 of December 23, 2014, created a new 
subheading in chapter 29 of the HTS, but inadvertently omitted the 
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goods of Bahrain previously accorded to these covered goods under 
Proclamation 8039. I have determined that modifications to the HTS are 
necessary to correct the technical error.
20. Presidential Proclamation 8783 of March 6, 2012, implemented the 
United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement and, pursuant to the United 
States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Public Law 112-41, 
125 Stat. 428), modified the HTS to include the schedule of duty 
reductions necessary or appropriate to carry out the United States-Korea 
Free Trade Agreement. Those modifications to the HTS were set out in 
Publication 4308 of the Commission, entitled Modifications to the 
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to Implement the United 
States-Korea Free Trade Agreement, which was incorporated by reference 
into Proclamation 8783. Annex II to Publication 4308 incorrectly stated 
certain staged reductions in rates of duty for originating goods of 
Korea classified in chapter 17 of the HTS. I have determined that 
modifications to the HTS are necessary to correct the technical errors.
21. 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, continuation, 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)(3) of the 1974 Act, 19 U.S.C. 3601(a), 50 U.S.C. 1701 et 
seq., 50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq., section 4(b) of the USIFTA Act, section 
502(e) of the 1974 Act, the United States-Panama Trade Promotion 
Agreement Implementation Act, the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion 
Agreement Implementation Act, the United States-Bahrain Free Trade 
Agreement Implementation Act, the United States-Korea Free Trade 
Agreement Implementation Act, and section 604 of the 1974 Act, do 
proclaim that:
    (1) The designation of Burundi as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African 
country for purposes of section 506A of the 1974 Act is terminated, 
effective on January 1, 2016.
    (2) In order to reflect in the HTS that beginning on January 1, 
2016, Burundi shall no longer be designated as a beneficiary sub-Saharan 
African country, general note 16(a) to the HTS is modified by deleting 
``Republic of Burundi'' from the list of beneficiary sub-Saharan African 
countries.
    (3) In order to ensure that imports of sugar do not disrupt the 
orderly marketing of commodities in the United States, the HTS is 
modified as set forth in Annex I to this proclamation.
    (4) In order to implement Executive Order 13651 of August 6, 2013, 
as authorized by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the 
National Emergencies Act, the HTS is modified as provided in Annex II to 
this proclamation.
    (5) In order to implement U.S. tariff commitments under the 2004 
Agreement through December 31, 2016, the HTS is modified as provided in 
Annex III to this proclamation.

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    (6)(a) The modifications to the HTS set forth in Annex III 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, 2016.

  (b) The provisions of subchapter VII of chapter 99 of the HTS, as 
modified by Annex III to this proclamation, shall continue in effect 
through December 31, 2016.

    (7) In order to make technical corrections necessary to provide the 
intended tariff treatment to goods of St. Kitts and Nevis in accordance 
with Presidential Proclamation 8921 of December 20, 2012, the HTS is 
modified as set forth in Annex IV to this proclamation.
    (8) In order to make technical corrections necessary to provide the 
intended tariff treatment to goods of Panama in accordance with 
Presidential Proclamation 8894 of October 29, 2012, the HTS is modified 
as set forth in Annex IV to this proclamation.
    (9) In order to make technical corrections necessary to provide the 
intended tariff treatment to goods of Colombia in accordance with 
Presidential Proclamation 8818 of May 14, 2012, the HTS is modified as 
set forth in Annex IV to this proclamation.
    (10) In order to make technical corrections necessary to provide the 
intended tariff treatment to goods of Bahrain in accordance with 
Presidential Proclamation 8039 of July 27, 2006, the HTS is modified as 
set forth in Annex IV to this proclamation.
    (11) In order to make technical corrections necessary to provide the 
intended tariff treatment to goods of Korea in accordance with 
Presidential Proclamation 8783 of March 6, 2012, the HTS is modified as 
set forth in Annex IV to this proclamation.
    (12) 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-first day of 
December, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
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Proclamation 9384 of December 23, 2015

To Modify the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

1. On September 9, 2012, leaders of the 21 Asia-Pacific Economic 
Cooperation (APEC) economies agreed to reduce applied tariff rates to 5 
percent or less by the end of 2015 on 54 environmental goods. On 
November 19, 2015, leaders of the APEC economies reaffirmed that 
commitment.
2. Section 103(a) of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and 
Accountability Act of 2015 (19 U.S.C. 4202(a)), authorizes the 
President, under certain circumstances, to proclaim such modification of 
any existing duty as the President determines to be required or 
appropriate to carry out an agreement entered into in accordance with 
section 103(a). The President may proclaim such modification provided 
that the modification does not reduce the rate of duty to a rate that is 
less than 50 percent of the rate of such duty that applied on June 29, 
2015.
3. Section 502 of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 
authorizes the President to exercise the authority under section 
103(a)(1)(B) of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and 
Accountability Act of 2015 to implement an agreement by members of APEC 
to reduce any rate of duty on certain environmental goods included in 
Annex C of the APEC Leaders' Declaration issued on September 9, 2012.
4. The United States applies duties to imports of certain environmental 
goods included in Annex C of the APEC Leaders' Declaration issued on 
September 9, 2012, of 8 percent, 5.6 percent, and 6.7 percent, the same 
rates that applied on June 29, 2015. On September 9, 2012, the United 
States agreed to cut applied duties on these environmental goods to 5 
percent. The United States reaffirmed that commitment on November 19, 
2015.
5. Section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974 (the ``1974 Act'') (19 U.S.C. 
2483) authorizes the President to embody in the Harmonized Tariff 
Schedule of the United States (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 of America, including but not limited to 
section 103(a) of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and 
Accountability Act of 2015, section 502 of the Protecting Americans from 
Tax Hikes Act of 2015, and section 604 of the 1974 Act, do proclaim 
that:
    (1) In order to reduce the applied tariff rates of the United States 
to the level agreed upon by APEC leaders, the HTS is modified as set 
forth in the Annex to this proclamation.
    (2) The modifications to the HTS set forth in the Annex to this 
proclamation shall be effective with respect to goods entered, or 
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after December 31, 2015.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of 
December, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
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Proclamation 9385 of December 31, 2015

National Mentoring Month, 2016

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

At the heart of America's promise is the belief that we all do better 
when everyone has a fair shot at reaching for their dreams. Throughout 
our Nation's history, Americans of every background have worked to 
uphold this ideal, joining together in common purpose to serve as 
mentors and lift up our country's youth. During National Mentoring 
Month, we honor all those who continuously strive to provide young 
people with the resources and support they need and deserve, and we 
recommit to building a society in which all mentors and mentees can 
thrive in mutual learning relationships.
By sharing their own stories and offering guidance and advice, mentors 
can instill a sense of infinite possibility in the hearts and minds of 
their mentees, demonstrating that with hard work and passion, nothing is 
beyond their potential. Whether simply offering a compassionate ear or 
actively teaching and inspiring curiosity, mentors can play pivotal 
roles in young peoples' lives. When given a chance to use their talents 
and abilities to engage in their communities and contribute to our 
world, our Nation's youth rise to the challenge. They make significant 
impacts in their communities and shape a brighter future for coming 
generations.
My Administration is committed to fostering opportunities for 
mentorship--because when our children have strong, positive role models 
to look up to, they grow up to be good neighbors and good fellow 
citizens. Through the My Brother's Keeper initiative, we are working 
with local governments, businesses, and charitable organizations across 
our country to connect more of our youth to effective mentoring programs 
and support networks to reinforce the fact that all young people are 
valued and to empower them with the skills they need to reach their full 
potential. We have achieved the highest high school graduation rate on 
record--82 percent--and we remain focused on setting high standards that 
will help our students graduate ready for college and careers. In 
addition, we are supporting job-driven training initiatives like 
apprenticeships so our doers and dreamers can earn and learn at the same 
time. And through First Lady Michelle Obama's Reach Higher initiative, 
we are working to ensure every student has the opportunity to pursue 
their education and life goals.
Every young person can benefit from having a mentor, and all people 
carry unique ideas and experiences they can employ as a mentor. I 
encourage all Americans to visit www.Serve.gov/Mentor to learn more 
about opportunities to make a lasting difference in the lives of our 
youth. This month, let us pledge our support for our Nation's young 
people, and let us honor those who give of themselves to uplift our next 
generation. Working together, we can provide every child with the tools, 
guidance, and confidence they need to flourish and succeed.
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 2016 as 
National Mentoring Month. I call upon public officials, business and 
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leaders, educators, and Americans across the country to observe this 
month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of 
December, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9386 of December 31, 2015

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, 2016

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

One hundred and fifty years ago, our Nation codified the fundamental 
truth that slavery is an affront to human dignity. Still, the bitter 
fact remains that millions of men, women, and children around the globe, 
including here at home, are subject to modern-day slavery: the cruel, 
inhumane practice of human trafficking. This month, we rededicate 
ourselves to assisting victims of human trafficking and to combating it 
in all its forms.
Human trafficking occurs in countries throughout the world and in 
communities across our Nation. Children are forced to fight as soldiers, 
young people are coerced into prostitution, and migrants are exploited. 
People from all walks of life are trafficked every day, and the United 
States is committed to remaining a leader in the global movement to end 
this abhorrent practice. My Administration has made addressing human 
trafficking issues in supply chains a priority. Earlier this year, the 
White House brought together private sector and non-governmental 
organizations to discuss ways to prevent and eliminate trafficking-
related activities in Federal contracts and in private sector supply 
chains. Our National Convening on Trafficking and Child Welfare helped 
promote partnership and establish coordinated action plans to end human 
trafficking. Additionally, my Interagency Task Force to Monitor and 
Combat Trafficking in Persons has proposed a robust set of initiatives. 
Our anti-trafficking efforts are supported by a newly established 
Federal Office on Trafficking in Persons, under the Department of Health 
and Human Services, which helps ensure trafficking victims can access 
the services they need.
As we work to end human trafficking here in the United States, we will 
continue to lead the effort to root it out around the world. Our 
intelligence teams have devoted more resources to identifying 
trafficking networks, law enforcement officers have been working to 
dismantle those networks, and prosecutors have striven to punish 
traffickers. We have also enhanced our domestic protections so foreign-
born workers better understand their rights. Additionally, my 
Administration has been working closely with technology companies and 
law enforcement to better utilize technology to combat human 
trafficking. And our Nation will continue promoting development and 
economic growth across the globe to address the underlying conditions 
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All nations have a part to play in keeping our world safe for all 
people--regardless of age, background, or belief. During National 
Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, let us recognize the 
victims of trafficking, and let us resolve to build a future in which 
its perpetrators are brought to justice and no people are denied their 
inherent human rights of freedom and dignity.
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 2016 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 fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA
Proclamation 9387 of December 31, 2015

National Stalking Awareness Month, 2016

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Every person deserves to live freely and without the fear of being 
followed or harassed. Stalking is a violation of our fundamental 
freedoms, and it insults our most basic values as a Nation. Often 
perpetrated by those we know--and sometimes by strangers--stalking is a 
serious offense that occurs too frequently and goes unreported in too 
many cases. During National Stalking Awareness Month, we stand with 
victims of stalking, pledge to bring their stalkers to justice, and 
rededicate our efforts to ridding our schools, workplaces, and 
neighborhoods of this crime.
A repeated display of unwanted attention that instills fear, stalking 
affects people from all walks of life and makes us all less safe. Seven 
and a half million people are stalked in the United States each year, 
and 1 in 6 women will experience it at some point in their lives. People 
are stalked under a variety of circumstances and through a number of 
mediums. Text messages, emails, and phone calls are some of the most 
common means by which a stalker will harass someone, and offenders 
usually, although not always, have a prior association with the victim. 
Often offenders are or have been in an intimate relationship in which 
they have abused the victim, and in many instances stalking is a part of 
ongoing violence. Stalking is not only a tremendous breach of one's 
privacy and liberty, but its purpose is to cause victims to feel scared 
or anxious, terrorizing them and sometimes causing anxiety, insomnia, 
social dysfunction, and depression. It also has the potential to cause 
post-traumatic stress symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, and being 
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our basic humanity, and in some cases it can lead to more violent acts 
by the offenders.
In 2013, I signed the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act 
(VAWA)--a groundbreaking law that recognizes stalking as the crime it is 
and provides more resources to victims. The Act also created new 
protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender victims, as well 
as for immigrants and Native American women. Earlier this year, I signed 
an Executive Order that allows victims to use sick leave for absences 
related to stalking and that protects victims' privacy in the workplace. 
In my 2016 budget, I proposed additional funding to assist people being 
stalked who must make emergency moves to safer and more stable housing. 
And to build on these efforts, my Administration has implemented 
measures requiring institutions of higher education to collect and 
report information on stalking and other crimes as outlined in VAWA. 
Under the new regulations, these institutions are required to make their 
disciplinary processes more transparent and to provide ongoing 
prevention and awareness campaigns for students and employees--because 
our classrooms should be safe havens where everyone can pursue their 
dreams and fulfill their potential free from the fear of being stalked 
or harassed.
As we embark on a new year, let us resolve to make it one in which every 
person can safely and confidently make of their lives what they will. By 
holding stalkers accountable and providing victims and survivors with 
the support and assistance they need, we can ensure ours is a Nation 
dedicated to promoting safety, common decency, and respect.
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 2016 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 fifteen, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA

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                            EXECUTIVE ORDERS


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Executive Order 13687 of January 2, 2015

Imposing Additional Sanctions With Respect To North Korea

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; and in view of United Nations 
Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1718 of October 14, 2006, UNSCR 1874 
of June 12, 2009, UNSCR 2087 of January 22, 2013, and UNSCR 2094 of 
March 7, 2013,
I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, find that 
the provocative, destabilizing, and repressive actions and policies of 
the Government of North Korea, including its destructive, coercive 
cyber-related actions during November and December 2014, actions in 
violation of UNSCRs 1718, 1874, 2087, and 2094, and commission of 
serious human rights abuses, constitute a continuing threat to the 
national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States, and 
hereby expand the scope of the national emergency declared in Executive 
Order 13466 of June 26, 2008, expanded in scope in Executive Order 13551 
of August 30, 2010, and relied upon for additional steps in Executive 
Order 13570 of April 18, 2011. To address this threat and to take 
further steps with respect to this national emergency, 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 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 an agency, instrumentality, or controlled entity of the 
Government of North Korea or the Workers' Party of Korea;

(ii) to be an official of the Government of North Korea;

(iii) to be an official of the Workers' Party of Korea;

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

    (b) The prohibitions in this order 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 the national emergency declared in 
Executive Order 13466, and I hereby prohibit such donations as provided 
by section 1 of this order.
Sec. 3. The prohibitions in 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.
    (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 ``Government of North Korea'' means the Government of 
the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and its agencies, 
instrumentalities, and controlled entities.

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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 13466, 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. 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 2, 2015.
Executive Order 13688 of January 16, 2015

Federal Support for Local Law Enforcement Equipment Acquisition

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, and in order to better coordinate 
Federal support for the acquisition of certain Federal equipment by 
State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, I hereby order as 
follows:
Section 1. Policy. For decades, the Federal Government has provided 
equipment to State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies (LEAs) 
through excess equipment transfers (including GSA donations), asset 
forfeiture programs, and Federal grants. These programs have assisted 
LEAs as they carry out their critical missions to keep the American 
people safe. The equipment acquired by LEAs through these programs 
includes administrative equipment, such as office furniture and 
computers. But it also includes military and military-styled equipment, 
firearms, and tactical vehicles provided by the Federal Government, 
including property covered under 22 CFR part 121 and 15 CFR part 774 
(collectively, ``controlled equipment'').
The Federal Government must ensure that careful attention is paid to 
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and funds for controlled equipment to LEAs. Moreover, more must be done 
to ensure that LEAs have proper training regarding the appropriate use 
of controlled equipment, including training on the protection of civil 
rights and civil liberties, and are aware of their obligations under 
Federal nondiscrimination laws when accepting such equipment. To this 
end, executive departments and agencies (agencies) must better 
coordinate their efforts to operate and oversee these programs.
Sec. 2. Law Enforcement Equipment Working Group. (a) There is 
established an interagency Law Enforcement Equipment Working Group 
(Working Group) to identify agency actions that can improve Federal 
support for the acquisition of controlled equipment by LEAs, including 
by providing LEAs with controlled equipment that is appropriate to the 
needs of their community; ensuring that LEAs are properly trained to 
employ the controlled equipment they acquire; ensuring that LEAs adopt 
organizational and operational practices and standards that prevent the 
misuse or abuse of controlled equipment; and ensuring LEA compliance 
with civil rights requirements resulting from receipt of Federal 
financial assistance. The Working Group shall be co-chaired by the 
Secretary of Defense, Attorney General, and Secretary of Homeland 
Security. In addition to the Co-Chairs, the Working Group shall consist 
of the following members:

(i) the Secretary of the Treasury;

(ii) the Secretary of the Interior;

(iii) the Secretary of Education;

(iv) the Administrator of General Services;

(v) the Director of the Domestic Policy Council;

(vi) the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy;

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

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

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

(x) the Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff of the Office of the 
Vice President; and

(xi) the heads of such other agencies and offices as the Co-Chairs may, 
from time to time, designate.

    (b) A member of the Working Group may designate a senior-level 
official who is from the member's agency or office and is a full-time 
officer or employee of the Federal Government to perform the day-to-day 
Working Group functions of the member. At the direction of the Co-
Chairs, the Working Group may establish subgroups consisting exclusively 
of Working Group members or their designees under this subsection, as 
appropriate.
    (c) There shall be an Executive Director of the Working Group, to be 
appointed by the Attorney General. The Executive Director shall 
determine the Working Group's agenda, convene regular meetings, and 
supervise its work under the direction of the Co-Chairs. The Department 
of Justice shall provide funding and administrative support for the 
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extent permitted by law and within existing appropriations. Each agency 
shall bear its own expenses for participating in the Working Group.
Sec. 3. Mission and Function of the Working Group. (a) The Working Group 
shall provide specific recommendations to the President regarding 
actions that can be taken to improve the provision of Federal support 
for the acquisition of controlled equipment by LEAs, which may include, 
to the extent permitted by law:

(i) developing a consistent, Government-wide list of controlled equipment 
allowable for acquisition by LEAs, as well as a list of those items that 
can only be transferred with special authorization and use limitations;

(ii) establishing a process to review and approve proposed additions or 
deletions to the list of controlled equipment developed pursuant to 
paragraph (i) of this subsection;

(iii) harmonizing Federal programs so that they have consistent and 
transparent policies with respect to the acquisition of controlled 
equipment by LEAs;

(iv) requiring after-action analysis reports for significant incidents 
involving federally provided or federally funded controlled equipment;

(v) developing policies to ensure that LEAs abide by any limitations or 
affirmative obligations imposed on the acquisition of controlled equipment 
or receipt of funds to purchase controlled equipment from the Federal 
Government and the obligations resulting from receipt of Federal financial 
assistance;

(vi) planning the creation of a database that includes information about 
controlled equipment purchased or acquired through Federal programs;

(vii) ensuring a process for returning specified controlled equipment that 
was acquired from the Federal Government when no longer needed by an LEA;

(viii) requiring local civilian government (non-police) review of and 
authorization for LEAs' request for or acquisition of controlled equipment;

(ix) requiring that LEAs participating in Federal controlled equipment 
programs receive necessary training regarding appropriate use of controlled 
equipment and the implementation of obligations resulting from receipt of 
Federal financial assistance, including training on the protection of civil 
rights and civil liberties;

(x) providing uniform standards for suspending LEAs from Federal controlled 
equipment programs for specified violations of law, including civil rights 
laws, and ensuring those standards are implemented consistently across 
agencies; and

(xi) creating a process to monitor the sale or transfer of controlled 
equipment from the Federal Government or controlled equipment purchased 
with funds from the Federal Government by LEAs to third parties.

    (b) The Working Group shall engage with external stakeholders, 
including appropriate State officials, law enforcement organizations, 
civil rights and civil liberties organizations, and academics, in 
developing the recommendations required by subsection (a) of this 
section.

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    (c) The Working Group shall provide the President with an 
implementation plan for each of its recommendations, which shall include 
concrete milestones with specific timetables and outcomes to be 
achieved.
Sec. 4. Report. Within 60 days of the date of this order, the Working 
Group shall provide the President with any recommendations and 
implementation plans it may have regarding the actions set forth in 
section 3(a)(i) and (ii) of this order. Within 120 days of the date of 
this order, the Working Group shall provide the President with any 
additional recommendations and implementation plans as set forth in 
section 3 of 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 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 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,
    January 16, 2015.
Executive Order 13689 of January 21, 2015

Enhancing Coordination of National Efforts in the Arctic

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, and to prepare the Nation for a 
changing Arctic and enhance coordination of national efforts in the 
Arctic, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. The Arctic has critical long-term strategic, 
ecological, cultural, and economic value, and it is imperative that we 
continue to protect our national interests in the region, which include: 
national defense; sovereign rights and responsibilities; maritime 
safety; energy and economic benefits; environmental stewardship; 
promotion of science and research; and preservation of the rights, 
freedoms, and uses of the sea as reflected in international law.
Over the past 60 years, climate change has caused the Alaskan Arctic to 
warm twice as rapidly as the rest of the United States, and will 
continue to transform the Arctic as its consequences grow more severe. 
Over the past several decades, higher atmospheric temperatures have led 
to a steady and dramatic reduction in Arctic sea ice, widespread glacier 
retreat, increasing coastal erosion, more acidic oceans, earlier spring 
snowmelt, thawing permafrost, drier landscapes, and more extensive 
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wildfires, thus changing the accessibility and natural features of this 
remote region. As a global leader, the United States has the 
responsibility to strengthen international cooperation to mitigate the 
greenhouse gas emissions driving climate change, understand more fully 
and manage more effectively the adverse effects of climate change, 
protect life and property, develop and manage resources responsibly, 
enhance the quality of life of Arctic inhabitants, and serve as stewards 
for valuable and vulnerable ecosystems. In doing so, we must rely on 
science-based decisionmaking and respect the value and utility of the 
traditional knowledge of Alaska Native peoples. As the United States 
assumes the Chairmanship of the Arctic Council, it is more important 
than ever that we have a coordinated national effort that takes 
advantage of our combined expertise and efforts in the Arctic region to 
promote our shared values and priorities.
As the Arctic has changed, the number of Federal working groups created 
to address the growing strategic importance and accessibility of this 
critical region has increased. Although these groups have made 
significant progress and achieved important milestones, managing the 
broad range of interagency activity in the Arctic requires coordinated 
planning by the Federal Government, with input by partners and 
stakeholders, to facilitate Federal, State, local, and Alaska Native 
tribal government and similar Alaska Native organization, as well as 
private and nonprofit sector, efforts in the Arctic.
Sec. 2. Arctic Executive Steering Committee. (a) Establishment. There is 
established an Arctic Executive Steering Committee (Steering Committee), 
which shall provide guidance to executive departments and agencies 
(agencies) and enhance coordination of Federal Arctic policies across 
agencies and offices, and, where applicable, with State, local, and 
Alaska Native tribal governments and similar Alaska Native 
organizations, academic and research institutions, and the private and 
nonprofit sectors.
    (b) Membership. The Steering Committee shall consist of:

(i) the heads, or their designees, of the Office of Science and Technology 
Policy, the Council on Environmental Quality, the Domestic Policy Council, 
and the National Security Council;

(ii) the Executive Officer of the Steering Committee, who shall be 
designated by the Chair of the Steering Committee (Chair); and

(iii) the Deputy Secretary or equivalent officer from the Departments of 
State, Defense, Justice, the Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, Labor, Health 
and Human Services, Transportation, Energy, and Homeland Security; the 
Office of the Director of National Intelligence; the Environmental 
Protection Agency; the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; the 
National Science Foundation; the Arctic Research Commission; and the Office 
of Management and Budget; the Assistant to the President for Public 
Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs, or his or her designee; and other 
agencies or offices as determined appropriate by the Chair.

    (c) Administration.

(i) The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, or his or 
her designee, shall be the Chair of the Executive Steering Committee. The 
Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, or his or her 
designee, shall be the Vice Chair. Under the leadership of the Chair, the

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Steering Committee will meet quarterly, or as appropriate, to shape 
priorities, establish strategic direction, oversee implementation, and 
ensure coordination of Federal activities in the Arctic.

(ii) The Steering Committee shall coordinate with existing working groups 
established by Executive Order or statute.

(iii) As appropriate, the Chair of the Steering Committee may establish 
subcommittees and working groups, consisting of representatives from 
relevant agencies, to focus on specific key issues and assist in carrying 
out its responsibilities.

(iv) Agencies shall provide administrative support and additional 
resources, as appropriate, to support their participation in the Steering 
Committee to the extent permitted by law and within existing 
appropriations. Each agency shall bear its own expenses for supporting its 
participation in the Steering Committee and associated working groups.

(v) Each member of the Steering Committee shall provide the Executive 
Officer with a single point of contact for coordinating efforts with 
interagency partners, collaborating with State, local, and Alaska Native 
tribal governments and similar Alaska Native organizations, and assisting 
in carrying out the functions and duties assigned by the Steering 
Committee.

Sec. 3. Responsibilities of the Arctic Executive Steering Committee. The 
Steering Committee, in coordination with the heads of relevant agencies 
and under the direction of the Chair, shall:
    (a) provide guidance and coordinate efforts to implement the 
priorities, objectives, activities, and responsibilities identified in 
National Security Presidential Directive 66/Homeland Security 
Presidential Directive 25, Arctic Region Policy, the National Strategy 
for the Arctic Region and its Implementation Plan, and related agency 
plans;
    (b) provide guidance on prioritizing Federal activities, consistent 
with agency authorities, while the United States is Chair of the Arctic 
Council, including, where appropriate, recommendations for resources to 
use in carrying out those activities; and
    (c) establish a working group to provide a report to the Steering 
Committee by May 1, 2015, that:

(i) identifies potential areas of overlap between and within agencies with 
respect to implementation of Arctic policy and strategic priorities and 
provides recommendations to increase coordination and reduce any 
duplication of effort, which may include ways to increase the effectiveness 
of existing groups; and

(ii) provides recommendations to address any potential gaps in 
implementation.

Sec. 4. Duties of the Executive Officer. The Executive Officer shall be 
responsible for facilitating interagency coordination efforts related to 
implementing the guidance and strategic priorities developed by the 
Steering Committee. The Executive Officer shall coordinate with the 
Chair and the Special Advisor on Arctic Science and Policy at the 
Department of State to provide regular reports to the Steering Committee 
on agency implementation and planning efforts for the Arctic region.

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Sec. 5. Engagement with the State of Alaska, Alaska Native Tribal 
Governments, as well as other United States Stakeholders. It is in the 
best interest of the Nation for the Federal Government to maximize 
transparency and promote collaboration where possible with the State of 
Alaska, Alaska Native tribal governments and similar Alaska Native 
organizations, and local, private-sector, and nonprofit-sector 
stakeholders. To facilitate consultation and partnerships with the State 
of Alaska and Alaska Native tribal governments and similar Alaska Native 
organizations, the Steering Committee shall:
    (a) develop a process to improve coordination and the sharing of 
information and knowledge among Federal, State, local, and Alaska Native 
tribal governments and similar Alaska Native organizations, and private-
sector and nonprofit-sector groups on Arctic issues;
    (b) establish a process to ensure tribal consultation and 
collaboration, consistent with my memorandum of November 5, 2009 (Tribal 
Consultation). This process shall ensure meaningful consultation and 
collaboration with Alaska Native tribal governments and similar Alaska 
Native organizations in the development of Federal policies that have 
Alaska Native implications, as applicable, and provide feedback and 
recommendations to the Steering Committee;
    (c) identify an appropriate Federal entity to be the point of 
contact for Arctic matters with the State of Alaska and with Alaska 
Native tribal governments and similar Alaska Native organizations to 
support collaboration and communication; and
    (d) invite members of State, local, and Alaska Native tribal 
governments and similar Alaska Native organizations, and academic and 
research institutions to consult on issues or participate in 
discussions, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law.
Sec. 6. 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.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    January 21, 2015.

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Executive Order 13690 of January 30, 2015

Establishing a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard and a Process for 
Further Soliciting and Considering Stakeholder Input

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 
Nation's resilience to current and future flood risk, I hereby direct 
the following:
Section 1. Policy. It is the policy of the United States to improve the 
resilience of communities and Federal assets against the impacts of 
flooding. These impacts are anticipated to increase over time due to the 
effects of climate change and other threats. Losses caused by flooding 
affect the environment, our economic prosperity, and public health and 
safety, each of which affects our national security.
The Federal Government must take action, informed by the best-available 
and actionable science, to improve the Nation's preparedness and 
resilience against flooding. Executive Order 11988 of May 24, 1977 
(Floodplain Management), requires executive departments and agencies 
(agencies) to avoid, to the extent possible, the long- and short-term 
adverse impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of 
floodplains and to avoid direct or indirect support of floodplain 
development wherever there is a practicable alternative. The Federal 
Government has developed processes for evaluating the impacts of Federal 
actions in or affecting floodplains to implement Executive Order 11988.
As part of a national policy on resilience and risk reduction consistent 
with my Climate Action Plan, the National Security Council staff 
coordinated an interagency effort to create a new flood risk reduction 
standard for federally funded projects. The views of Governors, mayors, 
and other stakeholders were solicited and considered as efforts were 
made to establish a new flood risk reduction standard for federally 
funded projects. The result of these efforts is the Federal Flood Risk 
Management Standard (Standard), a flexible framework to increase 
resilience against flooding and help preserve the natural values of 
floodplains. Incorporating this Standard will ensure that agencies 
expand management from the current base flood level to a higher vertical 
elevation and corresponding horizontal floodplain to address current and 
future flood risk and ensure that projects funded with taxpayer dollars 
last as long as intended.
This order establishes the Standard and sets forth a process for further 
solicitation and consideration of public input, including from 
Governors, mayors, and other stakeholders, prior to implementation of 
the Standard.
Sec. 2. Amendments to Executive Order 11988. Executive Order 11988 is 
amended as follows:
    (a) Section 2 is amended by inserting ``, to the extent permitted by 
law'' after ``as follows''.
    (b) Section 2(a)(1) is amended by striking ``This Determination 
shall be made according to a Department of Housing and Urban Development 
(HUD) floodplain map or a more detailed map of an area, if available. If 
such maps are not available, the agency shall make a determination of 
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location of the floodplain based on the best-available information. The 
Water Resources Council shall issue guidance on this information not 
later than October 1, 1977'' and inserting in lieu thereof ``To 
determine whether the action is located in a floodplain, the agency 
shall use one of the approaches in Section 6(c) of this Order based on 
the best-available information and the Federal Emergency Management 
Agency's effective Flood Insurance Rate Map''.
    (c) Section 2(a)(2) is amended by inserting the following sentence 
after the first sentence:
    ``Where possible, an agency shall use natural systems, ecosystem 
processes, and nature-based approaches when developing alternatives for 
consideration.''.
    (d) Section 2(d) is amended by striking ``Director'' and inserting 
``Administrator'' in lieu thereof.
    (e) Section 3(a) is amended by inserting the following sentence 
after the first sentence:
    ``The regulations and procedures must also be consistent with the 
Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS).''.
    (f) Section 3(a) is further amended by inserting ``and FFRMS'' after 
``Flood Insurance Program''.
    (g) Section 3(b) is amended by striking ``base flood level'' and 
inserting ``elevation of the floodplain as defined in Section 6(c) of 
this Order'' in lieu thereof.
    (h) Section 4 is revised to read as follows:
    ``In addition to any responsibilities under this Order and Sections 
102, 202, and 205 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as 
amended (42 U.S.C. 4012a, 4106, and 4128), agencies which guarantee, 
approve, regulate, or insure any financial transaction which is related 
to an area located in an area subject to the base flood shall, prior to 
completing action on such transaction, inform any private parties 
participating in the transaction of the hazards of locating structures 
in the area subject to the base flood.''.

(i) Section 6(c) is amended by striking ``, including at a minimum, that 
area subject to a one percent or greater chance of flooding in any given 
year'' and inserting in lieu thereof:

    ``. The floodplain shall be established using one of the following 
approaches:
    ``(1) Unless an exception is made under paragraph (2), the 
floodplain shall be:

``(i) the elevation and flood hazard area that result from using a climate-
informed science approach that uses the best-available, actionable 
hydrologic and hydraulic data and methods that integrate current and future 
changes in flooding based on climate science. This approach will also 
include an emphasis on whether the action is a critical action as one of 
the factors to be considered when conducting the analysis;

``(ii) the elevation and flood hazard area that result from using the 
freeboard value, reached by adding an additional 2 feet to the base flood 
elevation for non-critical actions and by adding an additional 3 feet to 
the base flood elevation for critical actions;

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``(iii) the area subject to flooding by the 0.2 percent annual chance 
flood; or

``(iv) the elevation and flood hazard area that result from using any other 
method identified in an update to the FFRMS.

    ``(2) The head of an agency may except an agency action from 
paragraph (1) where it is in the interest of national security, where 
the agency action is an emergency action, where application to a Federal 
facility or structure is demonstrably inappropriate, or where the agency 
action is a mission-critical requirement related to a national security 
interest or an emergency action. When an agency action is excepted from 
paragraph (1) because it is in the interest of national security, it is 
an emergency action, or it is a mission-critical requirement related to 
a national security interest or an emergency action, the agency head 
shall rely on the area of land subject to the base flood''.
    (j) Section 6 is further amended by adding the following new 
subsection (d) at the end:
    ``(d) The term 'critical action' shall mean any activity for which 
even a slight chance of flooding would be too great.''.
    (k) Section 8 is revised to read as follows:
    ``Nothing in this Order shall apply to assistance provided for 
emergency work essential to save lives and protect property and public 
health and safety, performed pursuant to Sections 403 and 502 of the 
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988 
(42 U.S.C. 5170b and 5192).''.
Sec. 3. Agency Action. (a) Prior to any action to implement the 
Standard, additional input from stakeholders shall be solicited and 
considered. To carry out this process:

(i) the Federal Emergency Management Agency, on behalf of the Mitigation 
Framework Leadership Group, shall publish for public comment draft amended 
Floodplain Management Guidelines for Implementing Executive Order 11988 
(Guidelines) to provide guidance to agencies on the implementation of 
Executive Order 11988, as amended, consistent with the Standard;

(ii) during the comment period, the Mitigation Framework Leadership Group 
shall host public meetings with stakeholders to solicit input; and

(iii) after the comment period closes, and based on the comments received 
on the draft Guidelines during the comment period, in accordance with 
subsections (a)(i) and (ii) of this section, the Mitigation Framework 
Leadership Group shall provide recommendations to the Water Resources 
Council.

    (b) After additional input from stakeholders has been solicited and 
considered as set forth in subsections (a)(i) and (ii) of this section 
and after consideration of the recommendations made by the Mitigation 
Framework Leadership Group pursuant to subsection (a)(iii) of this 
section, the Water Resources Council shall issue amended Guidelines to 
provide guidance to agencies on the implementation of Executive Order 
11988, as amended, consistent with the Standard.

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    (c) To the extent permitted by law, each agency shall, in 
consultation with the Water Resources Council, Federal Interagency 
Floodplain Management Task Force, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
and Council on Environmental Quality, issue or amend existing 
regulations and procedures to comply with this order, and update those 
regulations and procedures as warranted. Within 30 days of the closing 
of the public comment period for the draft amendments to the Guidelines 
as described in subsection (a) of this section, each agency shall submit 
an implementation plan to the National Security Council staff that 
contains milestones and a timeline for implementation of this order and 
the Standard, by the agency as it applies to the agency's processes and 
mission. Agencies shall not issue or amend existing regulations and 
procedures pursuant to this subsection until after the Water Resources 
Council has issued amended Guidelines pursuant to subsection (b) of this 
order.
Sec. 4. Reassessment. (a) The Water Resources Council shall issue any 
further amendments to the Guidelines as warranted.
    (b) The Mitigation Framework Leadership Group in consultation with 
the Federal Interagency Floodplain Management Task Force shall reassess 
the Standard annually, after seeking stakeholder input, and provide 
recommendations to the Water Resources Council to update the Standard if 
warranted based on accurate and actionable science that takes into 
account changes to climate and other changes in flood risk. The Water 
Resources Council shall issue an update to the Standard at least every 5 
years.
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, 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) The Water Resources Council shall carry out its responsibilities 
under this order in consultation with the Mitigation Framework 
Leadership Group.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    January 30, 2015.
Executive Order 13691 of February 13, 2015

Promoting Private Sector Cybersecurity Information Sharing

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. Policy. In order to address cyber threats to public health 
and safety, national security, and economic security of the United 
States, private companies, nonprofit organizations, executive 
departments and agencies (agencies), and other entities must be able to 
share information related to cybersecurity risks and incidents and 
collaborate to respond in as close to real time as possible.
Organizations engaged in the sharing of information related to 
cybersecurity risks and incidents play an invaluable role in the 
collective cybersecurity of the United States. The purpose of this order 
is to encourage the voluntary formation of such organizations, to 
establish mechanisms to continually improve the capabilities and 
functions of these organizations, and to better allow these 
organizations to partner with the Federal Government on a voluntary 
basis.
Such information sharing must be conducted in a manner that protects the 
privacy and civil liberties of individuals, that preserves business 
confidentiality, that safeguards the information being shared, and that 
protects the ability of the Government to detect, investigate, prevent, 
and respond to cyber threats to the public health and safety, national 
security, and economic security of the United States.
This order builds upon the foundation established by Executive Order 
13636 of February 12, 2013 (Improving Critical Infrastructure 
Cybersecurity), and Presidential Policy Directive-21 (PPD-21) of 
February 12, 2013 (Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience).
Policy coordination, guidance, dispute resolution, and periodic in-
progress reviews for the functions and programs described and assigned 
herein shall be provided through the interagency process established in 
Presidential Policy Directive-l (PPD-l) of February 13, 2009 
(Organization of the National Security Council System), or any 
successor.
Sec. 2. Information Sharing and Analysis Organizations. (a) The 
Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) shall strongly encourage the 
development and formation of Information Sharing and Analysis 
Organizations (ISAOs).
    (b) ISAOs may be organized on the basis of sector, sub-sector, 
region, or any other affinity, including in response to particular 
emerging threats or vulnerabilities. ISAO membership may be drawn from 
the public or private sectors, or consist of a combination of public and 
private sector organizations. ISAOs may be formed as for-profit or 
nonprofit entities.
    (c) The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center 
(NCCIC), established under section 226(b) of the Homeland Security Act 
of 2002 (the ``Act''), shall engage in continuous, collaborative, and 
inclusive coordination with ISAOs on the sharing of information related 
to cybersecurity risks and incidents, addressing such risks and 
incidents, and strengthening information security systems consistent 
with sections 212 and 226 of the Act.
    (d) In promoting the formation of ISAOs, the Secretary shall consult 
with other Federal entities responsible for conducting cybersecurity 
activities, including Sector-Specific Agencies, independent regulatory 
agencies at their discretion, and national security and law enforcement 
agencies.
Sec. 3. ISAO Standards Organization. (a) The Secretary, in consultation 
with other Federal entities responsible for conducting cybersecurity and 
related activities, shall, through an open and competitive process, 
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an agreement with a nongovernmental organization to serve as the ISAO 
Standards Organization (SO), which shall identify a common set of 
voluntary standards or guidelines for the creation and functioning of 
ISAOs under this order. The standards shall further the goal of creating 
robust information sharing related to cybersecurity risks and incidents 
with ISAOs and among ISAOs to create deeper and broader networks of 
information sharing nationally, and to foster the development and 
adoption of automated mechanisms for the sharing of information. The 
standards will address the baseline capabilities that ISAOs under this 
order should possess and be able to demonstrate. These standards shall 
address, but not be limited to, contractual agreements, business 
processes, operating procedures, technical means, and privacy 
protections, such as minimization, for ISAO operation and ISAO member 
participation.
    (b) To be selected, the SO must demonstrate the ability to engage 
and work across the broad community of organizations engaged in sharing 
information related to cybersecurity risks and incidents, including 
ISAOs, and associations and private companies engaged in information 
sharing in support of their customers.
    (c) The agreement referenced in section 3(a) shall require that the 
SO engage in an open public review and comment process for the 
development of the standards referenced above, soliciting the viewpoints 
of existing entities engaged in sharing information related to 
cybersecurity risks and incidents, owners and operators of critical 
infrastructure, relevant agencies, and other public and private sector 
stakeholders.
    (d) The Secretary shall support the development of these standards 
and, in carrying out the requirements set forth in this section, shall 
consult with the Office of Management and Budget, the National Institute 
of Standards and Technology in the Department of Commerce, Department of 
Justice, the Information Security Oversight Office in the National 
Archives and Records Administration, the Office of the Director of 
National Intelligence, Sector-Specific Agencies, and other interested 
Federal entities. All standards shall be consistent with voluntary 
international standards when such international standards will advance 
the objectives of this order, and shall meet the requirements of the 
National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (Public Law 
104-113), and OMB Circular A-119, as revised.
Sec. 4. Critical Infrastructure Protection Program. (a) Pursuant to 
sections 213 and 214(h) of the Critical Infrastructure Information Act 
of 2002, I hereby designate the NCCIC as a critical infrastructure 
protection program and delegate to it authority to enter into voluntary 
agreements with ISAOs in order to promote critical infrastructure 
security with respect to cybersecurity.
    (b) Other Federal entities responsible for conducting cybersecurity 
and related activities to address threats to the public health and 
safety, national security, and economic security, consistent with the 
objectives of this order, may participate in activities under these 
agreements.
    (c) The Secretary will determine the eligibility of ISAOs and their 
members for any necessary facility or personnel security clearances 
associated with voluntary agreements in accordance with Executive Order 
13549 of August 18, 2010 (Classified National Security Information 
Programs for State, Local, Tribal, and Private Sector Entities), and 
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of January 6, 1993 (National Industrial Security Program), as amended, 
including as amended by this order.
Sec. 5. Privacy and Civil Liberties Protections. (a) Agencies shall 
coordinate their activities under this order with their senior agency 
officials for privacy and civil liberties and ensure that appropriate 
protections for privacy and civil liberties are incorporated into such 
activities. Such protections shall be based upon the Fair Information 
Practice Principles and other privacy and civil liberties policies, 
principles, and frameworks as they apply to each agency's activities.
    (b) Senior privacy and civil liberties officials for agencies 
engaged in activities under this order shall conduct assessments of 
their agency's activities and provide those assessments to the 
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Chief Privacy Officer and the DHS 
Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties for consideration and 
inclusion in the Privacy and Civil Liberties Assessment report required 
under Executive Order 13636.
Sec. 6. National Industrial Security Program. Executive Order 12829, as 
amended, is hereby further amended as follows:
    (a) the second paragraph is amended by inserting ``the Intelligence 
Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004,'' after ``the National 
Security Act of 1947, as amended,'';
    (b) Sec. 101(b) is amended to read as follows: ``The National 
Industrial Security Program shall provide for the protection of 
information classified pursuant to Executive Order 13526 of December 29, 
2009, or any predecessor or successor order, and the Atomic Energy Act 
of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.).'';
    (c) Sec. 102(b) is amended by replacing the first paragraph with: 
``In consultation with the National Security Advisor, the Director of 
the Information Security Oversight Office, in accordance with Executive 
Order 13526 of December 29, 2009, shall be responsible for implementing 
and monitoring the National Industrial Security Program and shall:'';
    (d) Sec. 102(c) is amended to read as follows: ``Nothing in this 
order shall be construed to supersede the authority of the Secretary of 
Energy or the Nuclear Regulatory Commission under the Atomic Energy Act 
of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.), or the authority of the 
Director of National Intelligence (or any Intelligence Community 
element) under the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 
2004, the National Security Act of 1947, as amended, or Executive Order 
12333 of December 8, 1981, as amended, or the authority of the Secretary 
of Homeland Security, as the Executive Agent for the Classified National 
Security Information Program established under Executive Order 13549 of 
August 18, 2010 (Classified National Security Information Program for 
State, Local, Tribal, and Private Sector Entities).'';
    (e) Sec. 201(a) is amended to read as follows: ``The Secretary of 
Defense, in consultation with all affected agencies and with the 
concurrence of the Secretary of Energy, the Nuclear Regulatory 
Commission, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Secretary of 
Homeland Security, shall issue and maintain a National Industrial 
Security Program Operating Manual (Manual). The Secretary of Energy and 
the Nuclear Regulatory Commission shall prescribe and issue that portion 
of the Manual that pertains to information classified under the Atomic 
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U.S.C. 2011 et seq.). The Director of National Intelligence shall 
prescribe and issue that portion of the Manual that pertains to 
intelligence sources and methods, including Sensitive Compartmented 
Information. The Secretary of Homeland Security shall prescribe and 
issue that portion of the Manual that pertains to classified information 
shared under a designated critical infrastructure protection program.'';
    (f) Sec. 201(f) is deleted in its entirety;
    (g) Sec. 201(e) is redesignated Sec. 201(f) and revised by 
substituting ``Executive Order 13526 of December 29, 2009, or any 
successor order,'' for ``Executive Order No. 12356 of April 2, 1982.'';
    (h) Sec. 201(d) is redesignated Sec. 201(e) and revised by 
substituting ``the Director of National Intelligence, and the Secretary 
of Homeland Security'' for ``and the Director of Central 
Intelligence.'';
    (i) a new Sec. 201(d) is inserted after Sec. 201(c) to read as 
follows: ``The Manual shall also prescribe arrangements necessary to 
permit and enable secure sharing of classified information under a 
designated critical infrastructure protection program to such authorized 
individuals and organizations as determined by the Secretary of Homeland 
Security.'';
    (j) Sec. 202(b) is amended to read as follows: ``The Director of 
National Intelligence retains authority over access to intelligence 
sources and methods, including Sensitive Compartmented Information. The 
Director of National Intelligence may inspect and monitor contractor, 
licensee, and grantee programs and facilities that involve access to 
such information or may enter into written agreements with the Secretary 
of Defense, as Executive Agent, or with the Director of the Central 
Intelligence Agency to inspect and monitor these programs or facilities, 
in whole or in part, on the Director's behalf.'';
    (k) Sec. 202(d) is redesignated as Sec. 202(e); and
    (l) in Sec. 202 a new subsection (d) is inserted after subsection 
(c) to read as follows: ``The Secretary of Homeland Security may 
determine the eligibility for access to Classified National Security 
Information of contractors, licensees, and grantees and their respective 
employees under a designated critical infrastructure protection program, 
including parties to agreements with such program; the Secretary of 
Homeland Security may inspect and monitor contractor, licensee, and 
grantee programs and facilities or may enter into written agreements 
with the Secretary of Defense, as Executive Agent, or with the Director 
of the Central Intelligence Agency, to inspect and monitor these 
programs or facilities in whole or in part, on behalf of the Secretary 
of Homeland Security.''
Sec. 7. Definitions. (a) ``Critical infrastructure information'' has the 
meaning given the term in section 212(3) of the Critical Infrastructure 
Information Act of 2002.
    (b) ``Critical infrastructure protection program'' has the meaning 
given the term in section 212(4) of the Critical Infrastructure 
Information Act of 2002.
    (c) ``Cybersecurity risk'' has the meaning given the term in section 
226(a)(1) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (as amended by the 
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    (d) ``Fair Information Practice Principles'' means the eight 
principles set forth in Appendix A of the National Strategy for Trusted 
Identities in Cyberspace.
    (e) ``Incident'' has the meaning given the term in section 226(a)(2) 
of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (as amended by the National 
Cybersecurity Protection Act of 2014).
    (f) ``Information Sharing and Analysis Organization'' has the 
meaning given the term in section 212(5) of the Critical Infrastrucure 
Information Act of 2002.
    (g) ``Sector-Specific Agency'' has the meaning given the term in 
PPD-21, or any successor.
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 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. Nothing in this order 
shall be construed to alter or limit any authority or responsibility of 
an agency under existing law including those activities conducted with 
the private sector relating to criminal and national security threats. 
Nothing in this order shall be construed to provide an agency with 
authority for regulating the security of critical infrastructure in 
addition to or to a greater extent than the authority the agency has 
under existing law.
    (c) All actions taken pursuant to this order shall be consistent 
with requirements and authorities to protect intelligence and law 
enforcement sources and methods.
    (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.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    February 13, 2015.
Executive Order 13692 of March 8, 2015

Blocking Property and Suspending Entry of Certain Persons Contributing 
to the Situation in Venezuela

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), the Venezuela 
Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-
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``Venezuela Defense of Human Rights Act'') (the ``Act''), section 212(f) 
of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (8 U.S.C. 1182(f)) (INA), 
and section 301 of title 3, United States Code,
I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, find that 
the situation in Venezuela, including the Government of Venezuela's 
erosion of human rights guarantees, persecution of political opponents, 
curtailment of press freedoms, use of violence and human rights 
violations and abuses in response to antigovernment protests, and 
arbitrary arrest and detention of antigovernment protestors, as well as 
the exacerbating presence of significant public corruption, 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 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 responsible for ordering, 
controlling, or otherwise directing, or to have participated in, directly 
or indirectly, any of the following in or in relation to Venezuela:

(1) actions or policies that undermine democratic processes or 
institutions;

(2) significant acts of violence or conduct that constitutes a serious 
abuse or violation of human rights, including against persons involved in 
antigovernment protests in Venezuela in or since February 2014;

(3) actions that prohibit, limit, or penalize the exercise of freedom of 
expression or peaceful assembly; or

(4) public corruption by senior officials within the Government of 
Venezuela;

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

(C) to be a current or former official of the Government of Venezuela;

(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 person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant 
to this order; or

(2) an activity described in subsection (a)(ii)(A) of this section; 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.

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    (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, except 
where the Secretary of State determines that the person's entry is in 
the national interest of the United States. This section shall not apply 
to an alien if admitting the alien into the United States is necessary 
to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement Regarding the 
Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 
1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, or other applicable 
international obligations.
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.
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;
    (d) the term ``Government of Venezuela'' means the Government of 
Venezuela, any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality 
thereof, including the Central Bank of Venezuela, and any person owned 
or controlled by, or acting for or on behalf of, the Government of 
Venezuela.
Sec. 7. For those persons whose property and interests in property are 
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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 section 5 of the Venezuela Defense 
of Human Rights Act, other than the authorities contained in sections 
5(b)(1)(B) and 5(c) of that Act, as may be necessary to carry out the 
purposes of this order, with the exception of section 2 of this order, 
and the relevant provisions of section 5 of that Act. 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 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, the INA, and 
section 5 of the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights Act, including the 
authorities set forth in sections 5(b)(1)(B), 5(c), and 5(d) of that 
Act, as may be necessary to carry out section 2 of this order and the 
relevant provisions of section 5 of that Act. The Secretary of State may 
redelegate any of these functions to other officers and agencies of the 
United States Government consistent with applicable law.
Sec. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. This order is effective at 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on 
March 9, 2015.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    March 8, 2015.

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Executive Order 13693 of March 19, 2015

Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, and in order to maintain Federal 
leadership in sustainability and greenhouse gas emission reductions, it 
is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. Executive departments and agencies (agencies) have 
been among our Nation's leaders as the United States works to build a 
clean energy economy that will sustain our prosperity and the health of 
our people and our environment for generations to come. Federal 
leadership in energy, environmental water, fleet, buildings, and 
acquisition management will continue to drive national greenhouse gas 
reductions and support preparations for the impacts of climate change. 
Through a combination of more efficient Federal operations such as those 
outlined in this Executive Order (order), we have the opportunity to 
reduce agency direct greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40 percent 
over the next decade while at the same time fostering innovation, 
reducing spending, and strengthening the communities in which our 
Federal facilities operate.
It therefore continues to be the policy of the United States that 
agencies shall increase efficiency and improve their environmental 
performance. Improved environmental performance will help us protect our 
planet for future generations and save taxpayer dollars through avoided 
energy costs and increased efficiency, while also making Federal 
facilities more resilient. To improve environmental performance and 
Federal sustainability, priority should first be placed on reducing 
energy use and cost, then on finding renewable or alternative energy 
solutions. Pursuing clean sources of energy will improve energy and 
water security, while ensuring that Federal facilities will continue to 
meet mission requirements and lead by example. Employing this strategy 
for the next decade calls for expanded and updated Federal environmental 
performance goals with a clear overarching objective of reducing 
greenhouse gas emissions across Federal operations and the Federal 
supply chain.
Sec. 2. Agency Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions. In implementing the 
policy set forth in section 1 of this order, the head of each agency 
shall, within 90 days of the date of this order, propose to the Chair of 
the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) and the Director of the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) percentage reduction targets for 
agency-wide reductions of scope 1 and 2 and scope 3 greenhouse gas 
emissions in absolute terms by the end of fiscal year 2025 relative to a 
fiscal year 2008 baseline. Where appropriate, the target shall exclude 
direct emissions from excluded vehicles and equipment and from electric 
power produced and sold commercially to other parties as the primary 
business of the agency. The proposed targets shall be subject to the 
review and approval of the Chair of CEQ in coordination with the 
Director of OMB under section 4(b) of this order.
Sec. 3. Sustainability Goals for Agencies. In implementing the policy 
set forth in section 1 of this order and to achieve the goals of section 
2 of this order, the head of each agency shall, where life-cycle cost-
effective, beginning in fiscal year 2016, unless otherwise specified:

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    (a) promote building energy conservation, efficiency, and management 
by:

(i) reducing agency building energy intensity measured in British thermal 
units per gross square foot by 2.5 percent annually through the end of 
fiscal year 2025, relative to the baseline of the agency's building energy 
use in fiscal year 2015 and taking into account agency progress to date, 
except where revised pursuant to section 9(f) of this order, by 
implementing efficiency measures based on and using practices such as:

(A) using remote building energy performance assessment auditing 
technology;

(B) participating in demand management programs;

(C) ensuring that monthly performance data is entered into the 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager for 
covered buildings;

(D) incorporating, where feasible, the consensus-based, industry standard 
Green Button data access system into reporting, data analytics, and 
automation processes;

(E) implementing space utilization and optimization practices and policies;

(F) identifying opportunities to transition test-bed technologies to 
achieve the goals of this section; and

(G) conforming, where feasible, to city energy performance benchmarking and 
reporting requirements; and

(ii) improving data center energy efficiency at agency facilities by:

(A) ensuring the agency chief information officer promotes data center 
energy optimization, efficiency, and performance;

(B) installing and monitoring advanced energy meters in all data centers by 
fiscal year 2018; and

(C) establishing a power usage effectiveness target of 1.2 to 1.4 for new 
data centers and less than 1.5 for existing data centers;

    (b) ensure that at a minimum, the following percentage of the total 
amount of building electric energy and thermal energy shall be clean 
energy, accounted for by renewable electric energy and alternative 
energy:

(i) not less than 10 percent in fiscal years 2016 and 2017;

(ii) not less than 13 percent in fiscal years 2018 and 2019;

(iii) not less than 16 percent in fiscal years 2020 and 2021;

(iv) not less than 20 percent in fiscal years 2022 and 2023; and

(v) not less than 25 percent by fiscal year 2025 and each year thereafter;

    (c) ensure that the percentage of the total amount of building 
electric energy consumed by the agency that is renewable electric energy 
is:

(i) not less than 10 percent in fiscal years 2016 and 2017;

(ii) not less than 15 percent in fiscal years 2018 and 2019;

(iii) not less than 20 percent in fiscal years 2020 and 2021;

(iv) not less than 25 percent in fiscal years 2022 and 2023; and

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(v) not less than 30 percent by fiscal year 2025 and each year thereafter;

    (d) include in the renewable electric energy portion of the clean 
energy target established in subsection (b) of this section renewable 
electric energy as defined in section 19(v) of this order and associated 
with the following actions, which are listed in order of priority:

(i) installing agency-funded renewable energy on site at Federal facilities 
and retaining corresponding renewable energy certificates (RECs) or 
obtaining equal value replacement RECs;

(ii) contracting for the purchase of energy that includes the installation 
of renewable energy on site at a Federal facility or off site from a 
Federal facility and the retention of corresponding RECs or obtaining equal 
value replacement RECs for the term of the contract;

(iii) purchasing electricity and corresponding RECs or obtaining equal 
value replacement RECs; and

(iv) purchasing RECs;

    (e) include in the alternative energy portion of the clean energy 
target established in subsection (b) of this section alternative energy 
as defined in section 19(c) of this order and associated with the 
following actions, where feasible:

(i) installing thermal renewable energy on site at Federal facilities and 
retaining corresponding renewable attributes or obtaining equal value 
replacement RECs where applicable;

(ii) installing combined heat and power processes on site at Federal 
facilities;

(iii) installing fuel cell energy systems on site at Federal facilities;

(iv) utilizing energy from new small modular nuclear reactor technologies;

(v) utilizing energy from a new project that includes the active capture 
and storage of carbon dioxide emissions associated with energy generation;

(vi) implementing other alternative energy approaches that advance the 
policy set forth in section 1 and achieve the goals of section 2 of this 
order and are in accord with any sustainability, environmental performance, 
and other instructions or guidance established pursuant to sections 4(e) 
and 5(a) of this order; and

(vii) including in the Department of Defense (DOD) accounting for 
alternative energy for this subsection, fulfillment of the requirements for 
DOD goals established under section 2852 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 as amended by section 2842 of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010;

    (f) improve agency water use efficiency and management, including 
stormwater management by:

(i) reducing agency potable water consumption intensity measured in gallons 
per gross square foot by 36 percent by fiscal year 2025 through reductions 
of 2 percent annually through fiscal year 2025 relative to a baseline of 
the agency's water consumption in fiscal year 2007;

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(ii) installing water meters and collecting and utilizing building and 
facility water balance data to improve water conservation and management;

(iii) reducing agency industrial, landscaping, and agricultural (ILA) water 
consumption measured in gallons by 2 percent annually through fiscal year 
2025 relative to a baseline of the agency's ILA water consumption in fiscal 
year 2010; and

(iv) installing appropriate green infrastructure features on federally 
owned property to help with stormwater and wastewater management;

    (g) if the agency operates a fleet of at least 20 motor vehicles, 
improve agency fleet and vehicle efficiency and management by:

(i) determining, as part of the planning requirements of section 14 of this 
order, the optimum fleet inventory with emphasis placed on eliminating 
unnecessary or non-essential vehicles from the agency's fleet inventory;

(ii) taking actions that reduce fleet-wide per-mile greenhouse gas 
emissions from agency fleet vehicles, relative to a baseline of emissions 
in fiscal year 2014, to achieve the following percentage reductions:

(A) not less than 4 percent by the end of fiscal year 2017;

(B) not less than 15 percent by the end of fiscal year 2021; and

(C) not less than 30 percent by the end of fiscal year 2025;

(iii) collecting and utilizing as a fleet efficiency management tool, as 
soon as practicable but not later than 2 years after the date of this 
order, agency fleet operational data through deployment of vehicle 
telematics at a vehicle asset level for all new passenger and light duty 
vehicle acquisitions and for medium duty vehicles where appropriate;

(iv) ensuring that agency annual asset-level fleet data is properly and 
accurately accounted for in a formal agency Fleet Management System and any 
relevant data is submitted to the Federal Automotive Statistical Tool 
reporting database, the Federal Motor Vehicle Registration System, and the 
Fleet Sustainability Dashboard (FleetDASH) system;

(v) planning for agency fleet composition such that by December 31, 2020, 
zero emission vehicles or plug-in hybrid vehicles account for 20 percent of 
all new agency passenger vehicle acquisitions and by December 31, 2025, 
zero emission vehicles or plug-in hybrid vehicles account for 50 percent of 
all new agency passenger vehicles and including, where practicable, 
acquisition of such vehicles in other vehicle classes and counting double 
credit towards the targets in this section for such acquisitions; and

(vi) planning for appropriate charging or refueling infrastructure or other 
power storage technologies for zero emission vehicles or plug-in hybrid 
vehicles and opportunities for ancillary services to support vehicle-to-
grid technology;

    (h) improve building efficiency, performance, and management by:

(i) ensuring, beginning in fiscal year 2020 and thereafter, that all new 
construction of Federal buildings greater than 5,000 gross square feet that 
enters the planning process is designed to achieve energy net-zero and, 
where feasible, water or waste net-zero by fiscal year 2030;

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(ii) identifying, beginning in June of 2016, as part of the planning 
requirements of section 14 of this order, a percentage of at least 15 
percent, by number or total square footage, of the agency's existing 
buildings above 5,000 gross square feet that will, by fiscal year 2025, 
comply with the revised Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High 
Performance and Sustainable Buildings (Guiding Principles), developed 
pursuant to section 4 of this order, and making annual progress toward 100 
percent conformance with the Guiding Principles for its building inventory;

(iii) identifying, as part of the planning requirements of section 14 of 
this order, a percentage of the agency's existing buildings above 5,000 
gross square feet intended to be energy, waste, or water net-zero buildings 
by fiscal year 2025 and implementing actions that will allow those 
buildings to meet that target;

(iv) including in all new agency lease solicitations over 10,000 rentable 
square feet:

(A) criteria for energy efficiency either as a required performance 
specification or as a source selection evaluation factor in best-value 
tradeoff procurements; and

(B) requirements for building lessor disclosure of carbon emission or 
energy consumption data for that portion of the building occupied by the 
agency that may be provided by the lessor through submetering or estimation 
from pro-rated occupancy data, whichever is more cost-effective;

(v) reporting building energy, beginning in fiscal year 2016 as part of the 
agency scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions for newly solicited leases over 
10,000 rentable square feet;

(vi) including in the planning for new buildings or leases cost-effective 
strategies to optimize sustainable space usage and consideration of 
existing community transportation planning and infrastructure, including 
access to public transit;

(vii) ensuring that all new construction, major renovation, repair, and 
alteration of agency buildings includes appropriate design and deployment 
of fleet charging infrastructure; and

(viii) including the incorporation of climate-resilient design and 
management elements into the operation, repair, and renovation of existing 
agency buildings and the design of new agency buildings;

    (i) promote sustainable acquisition and procurement by ensuring that 
each of the following environmental performance and sustainability 
factors are included to the maximum extent practicable for all 
applicable procurements in the planning, award, and execution phases of 
the acquisition by:

(i) meeting statutory mandates that require purchase preference for:

(A) recycled content products designated by EPA;

(B) energy and water efficient products and services, such as ENERGY STAR 
qualified and Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP)-designated products, 
identified by EPA and the Department of Energy (DOE); and

(C) BioPreferred and biobased designated products designated by the United 
States Department of Agriculture;

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(ii) purchasing sustainable products and services identified by EPA 
programs including:

(A) Significant New Alternative Policy (SNAP) chemicals or other 
alternatives to ozone-depleting substances and high global warming 
potential hydrofluorocarbons, where feasible, as identified by SNAP;

(B) WaterSense certified products and services (water efficient products);

(C) Safer Choice labeled products (chemically intensive products that 
contain safer ingredients); and

(D) SmartWay Transport partners and SmartWay products (fuel efficient 
products and services);

(iii) purchasing environmentally preferable products or services that:

(A) meet or exceed specifications, standards, or labels recommended by EPA 
that have been determined to assist agencies in meeting their needs and 
further advance sustainable procurement goals of this order; or

(B) meet environmental performance criteria developed or adopted by 
voluntary consensus standards bodies consistent with section 12(d) of the 
National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-
113) and OMB Circular A-119;

(iv) acting, as part of the implementation of planning requirements of 
section 14 of this order, until an agency achieves at least 95 percent 
compliance with the BioPreferred and biobased purchasing requirement in 
paragraph (i) of this subsection, to:

(A) establish an annual target for the number of contracts to be awarded 
with BioPreferred and biobased criteria and dollar value of BioPreferred 
and biobased products to be delivered and reported under those contracts in 
the following fiscal year. To establish this target, agencies shall 
consider the dollar value of designated BioPreferred and biobased products 
reported in previous years, the specifications reviewed and revised for 
inclusion of BioPreferred and biobased products, and the number of 
applicable product and service contracts to be awarded, including 
construction, operations and maintenance, food services, vehicle 
maintenance, and janitorial services; and

(B) ensure contractors submit timely annual reports of their BioPreferred 
and biobased purchases; and

(v) reducing copier and printing paper use and acquiring uncoated printing 
and writing paper containing at least 30 percent postconsumer recycled 
content or higher as designated by future instruction under section 4(e) of 
this order;

    (j) advance waste prevention and pollution prevention by:

(i) reporting in accordance with the requirements of sections 301 through 
313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (42 
U.S.C. 11001 through 11023);

(ii) diverting at least 50 percent of non-hazardous solid waste, including 
food and compostable material but not construction and demolition materials 
and debris, annually, and pursuing opportunities for net-zero waste or 
additional diversion opportunities;

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(iii) diverting at least 50 percent of non-hazardous construction and 
demolition materials and debris; and

(iv) reducing or minimizing the quantity of toxic and hazardous chemicals 
and materials acquired, used, or disposed of, particularly where such 
reduction will assist the agency in pursuing agency greenhouse gas emission 
reduction targets established in section 2 of this order;

    (k) implement performance contracts for Federal buildings by:

(i) utilizing performance contracting as an important tool to help meet 
identified energy efficiency and management goals while deploying life-
cycle cost-effective energy efficiency and clean energy technology and 
water conservation measures;

(ii) fulfilling existing agency performance contracting commitments towards 
the goal of $4 billion in Federal performance-based contracts by the end of 
calendar year 2016; and

(iii) providing annual agency targets for performance contracting for 
energy savings to be implemented in fiscal year 2017 and annually 
thereafter as part of the planning requirements of section 14 of this 
order;

    (l) promote electronics stewardship by establishing, measuring, and 
reporting by:

(i) ensuring procurement preference for environmentally sustainable 
electronic products as established in subsection (i) of this section;

(ii) establishing and implementing policies to enable power management, 
duplex printing, and other energy-efficient or environmentally sustainable 
features on all eligible agency electronic products; and

(iii) employing environmentally sound practices with respect to the 
agency's disposition of all agency excess or surplus electronic products.

Sec. 4. Duties of the Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality. In 
implementing the policy set forth in section 1 of this order, the Chair 
of CEQ shall:
    (a) in coordination with the Director of OMB, establish a Federal 
Interagency Sustainability Steering Committee (Steering Committee) that 
shall advise the Director of OMB and the Chair of CEQ on the performance 
of agency responsibilities under sections 2 and 3 of this order and 
shall include the Federal Chief Sustainability Officer referenced in 
section 6 of this order and agency Chief Sustainability Officers 
designated under sections 7 and 8 of this order;
    (b) in coordination with the Director of OMB review and approve 
agency-wide scope 1 and 2 and scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions reduction 
targets developed under section 2 of this order;
    (c) in coordination with the Director of OMB, prepare streamlined 
reporting metrics to determine each agency's progress under sections 2 
and 3 of this order;
    (d) review and evaluate each agency's Plan prepared under section 14 
of this order;
    (e) within 45 days of the date of this order and thereafter as 
necessary, after consultation with the Director of OMB, issue 
implementing instructions or other guidance to direct agency 
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than instructions within the authority of the Director of OMB to issue 
under section 5 of this order;
    (f) within 150 days of the date of this order, prepare and issue 
revised Guiding Principles for both new and existing Federal buildings 
including consideration of climate change resilience and employee and 
visitor wellness;
    (g) revise, as necessary and in coordination with the Director of 
OMB, existing CEQ guidance and implementing instructions on Sustainable 
Locations for Federal Facilities of September 15, 2011, Sustainable 
Practices for Designed Landscapes of October 31, 2011, as supplemented 
on October 22, 2014, Federal Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Reporting 
Guidance [Revision 1] of June 4, 2012, and Federal Agency Implementation 
of Water Efficiency and Management Provisions of Executive Order 13514 
of July 10, 2013;
    (h) within 150 days of the date of this order, prepare and issue 
guidance to assist agencies in the implementation of section 13 of this 
order;
    (i) identify annually, based on total contract spending in the 
previous fiscal year as reported in the Federal Procurement Data System, 
the seven largest Federal procuring agencies responsible for 
implementation of section 15(b) of this order;
    (j) administer a Presidential leadership award program to recognize 
exceptional and outstanding performance and excellence in agency efforts 
to implement this order; and
    (k) establish and disband, as appropriate, temporary interagency 
working groups to provide recommendations to the Chair of CEQ associated 
with the goals of this order, including: grid-based green power; data 
quality, collection, and reporting; greenhouse gas emissions associated 
with the transportation of Federal freight and cargo; sustainability 
considerations in resilience planning; agency supply chain climate 
vulnerability; recycled content paper; green infrastructure; and carbon 
uptake accounting and wood products.
Sec. 5. Duties of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. 
In implementing the policy set forth in section 1 of this order, the 
Director of OMB shall:
    (a) issue, after consultation with the Chair of CEQ, instructions to 
the heads of agencies concerning periodic performance evaluation of 
agency implementation of this order, including consideration of the 
results from section 4(c) of this order;
    (b) prepare scorecards providing periodic evaluation of Principal 
Agency performance in implementing this order and publish scorecard 
results on a publicly available Web site; and
    (c) review and approve each agency's Plan prepared under section 14 
of this order.
Sec. 6. Duties of the Federal Chief Sustainability Officer. Henceforth, 
the Federal Environmental Executive is reestablished as the Federal 
Chief Sustainability Officer and the Office of the Federal Environmental 
Executive is reestablished as the Office of the Chief Sustainability 
Officer, for which the Environmental Protection Agency shall provide 
funding and administrative support and that shall be maintained at CEQ. 
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policy set forth in section 1 of this order, the Federal Chief 
Sustainability Officer shall:
    (a) monitor progress and advise the Chair of CEQ on agency goals in 
sections 2 and 3 of this order;
    (b) chair, convene, and preside at quarterly meetings; determine the 
agenda; and direct the work of the Steering Committee;
    (c) lead the development of programs and policies to assist agencies 
in implementing the goals of this order in coordination with DOE, EPA, 
the General Services Administration (GSA), and other agencies as 
appropriate;
    (d) coordinate and provide direction to relevant existing workgroups 
through quarterly meetings to ensure that opportunities for improvement 
in implementation of this order are identified and addressed; and
    (e) advise the Chair of CEQ on the implementation of this order.
Sec. 7. Duties of Principal Agencies. To ensure successful 
implementation of the policy established in section 1 of this order, the 
head of each Principal Agency shall:
    (a) designate, within 45 days of the date of this order, an agency 
Chief Sustainability Officer, who shall be a senior civilian officer of 
the United States, compensated annually in an amount at or above the 
amount payable at level IV of the Executive Schedule, and report such 
designation to the Director of OMB and the Chair of CEQ;
    (b) assign the designated official the authority to represent the 
agency on the Steering Committee established under section 4 of this 
order and perform such other duties relating to the implementation of 
this order within the agency as the head of the agency deems 
appropriate;
    (c) prepare and distribute internally, where appropriate, 
performance evaluations of agency implementation of this order that 
reflect the contribution of agency services, components, bureaus, and 
operating divisions to the goals of this order;
    (d) ensure, as soon as practicable after the date of this order, 
that leases and contracts entered into after the date of this order for 
lessor or contractor operation of Government-owned buildings or vehicles 
facilitate the agency's compliance with this order;
    (e) implement opportunities to improve agency fleet sustainability, 
including vehicle acquisitions as established in section 3(g) of this 
order, waiver authority, and fleet data management practices, by 
revising agency fleet management review and approval procedures to 
include the Chief Sustainability Officers designated under this section 
and section 8 of this order;
    (f) consider the development of policies to promote sustainable 
commuting and work-related travel practices for Federal employees that 
foster workplace vehicle charging, encourage telecommuting, 
teleconferencing, and reward carpooling and the use of public 
transportation, where consistent with agency authority and Federal 
appropriations law;
    (g) ensure regional agency actions consider and are consistent with, 
sustainability and climate preparedness priorities of States, local 
governments, and tribal communities where agency facilities are located;

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    (h) foster outstanding performance and excellence in agency efforts 
to implement this order through opportunities such as agency leadership 
award programs;
    (i) continue implementation of formal Environmental Management 
Systems (EMS) where those systems have proven effective and deploy new 
EMSs where appropriate; and
    (j) notwithstanding the limitations on implementation in section 17 
of this order, apply, where feasible and appropriate, the strategies and 
plans to achieve the goals of this order in whole or in part with 
respect to fueling, operation, and management of tactical or emergency 
vehicles and to the activities and facilities of the agency that are not 
located within the United States.
Sec. 8. Duties of Contributing Agencies. Within 45 days of the date of 
this order, to ensure successful implementation of the policy 
established in section 1 of this order, the head of each contributing 
agency shall designate an agency Chief Sustainability Officer, who shall 
be a senior civilian officer of the United States, compensated annually 
in an amount at or above the amount payable at level IV of the Executive 
Schedule, and report such designation to the Director of OMB and the 
Chair of CEQ.
Sec. 9. Duties of the Agency Chief Sustainability Officers. The Chief 
Sustainability Officers designated under sections 7 and 8 of this order 
shall be responsible for:
    (a) ensuring agency policies, plans, and strategies implemented to 
achieve the goals of this order consider the role of agency regional 
facilities and personnel and are integrated into agency permitting and 
environmental review policies, programs, and planning;
    (b) developing and implementing an agency-wide strategic process 
that coordinates appropriate agency functions and programs to ensure 
that those functions and programs consider and address the goals of this 
order;
    (c) reporting annually to the Chair of CEQ and Director of OMB a 
comprehensive inventory of progress towards the greenhouse gas emissions 
goals established in section 2 of this order;
    (d) representing the agency on the Steering Committee;
    (e) convening quarterly meetings of agency bureaus, commands, or 
operating divisions that are responsible for the implementation of 
strategies necessary to meet the goals of this order;
    (f) representing the agency in any requests to the Chair of CEQ and 
Director of OMB to amend or normalize a baseline for goals established 
in this order due to change of greater than 5 percent as a result of 
agency space consolidation, a change in mission tempo, or improved data 
quality;
    (g) providing plans, including the Plan prepared under section 14 of 
this order, reports, information, and assistance necessary to implement 
this order, to the Director of OMB, the Chair of CEQ, and the Federal 
Chief Sustainability Officer; and
    (h) performing such other duties relating to the implementation of 
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Sec. 10. Regional Coordination. Within 180 days of the date of this 
order, each EPA and GSA Regional office shall in coordination with 
Federal Executive Boards established by the Presidential Memorandum of 
November 10, 1961 (The Need for Greater Coordination of Regional and 
Field Activities of the Government), DOD and other agencies as 
appropriate, convene regional interagency workgroups to identify and 
address:
    (a) sustainable operations of Federal fleet vehicles, including 
identification and implementation of opportunities to use and share 
fueling infrastructure and logistical resources to support the adoption 
and use of alternative fuel vehicles, including E-85 compatible 
vehicles, zero emission and plug-in hybrid vehicles, and compressed 
natural gas powered vehicles;
    (b) water resource management and drought response opportunities;
    (c) climate change preparedness and resilience planning in 
coordination with State, local, and tribal communities; and
    (d) opportunities for collective procurement of clean energy to 
satisfy energy demand for multiple agency buildings.
Sec. 11. Employee Education and Training. Within 180 days of the date of 
this order, the Office of Personnel Management, in coordination with 
DOE, GSA, EPA, and other agencies as appropriate, shall:
    (a) consider the establishment of a dedicated Federal occupational 
series for sustainability professionals and relevant positions that 
directly impact the achievement of Federal sustainability goals and if 
appropriate, prepare and issue such occupational series; and
    (b) initiate the inclusion of environmental sustainability and 
climate preparedness and resilience into Federal leadership and 
educational programs in courses and training, delivered through 
electronic learning, in classroom settings, and residential centers, 
particularly developmental training for Senior Executive Service and GS-
15 personnel.
Sec. 12. Supporting the Federal Fleet. (a) GSA shall ensure that 
vehicles available to agencies for either lease or sale, at or below 
market cost, through its vehicle program include adequate variety and 
volume of alternative fuel vehicles, including zero emission and plug-in 
hybrid vehicles, to meet the fleet management goals of this order.
    (b) DOE shall assist the United States Postal Service (USPS) in 
evaluating the best alternative and advanced fuel technologies for the 
USPS fleet and report on such progress annually as part of the planning 
requirements of section 14 of this order.
Sec. 13. Supporting Federal Facility Climate Preparedness and 
Resilience. The head of each agency shall, consistent with Executive 
Order 13653 of November 1, 2013, ensure that agency operations and 
facilities prepare for impacts of climate change as part of the planning 
requirements of section 14 of this order and consistent with planning 
required under section 5 of Executive Order 13653 by:
    (a) identifying and addressing projected impacts of climate change 
on mission critical water, energy, communication, and transportation 
demands and considering those climate impacts in operational 
preparedness planning for major agency facilities and operations; and
    (b) calculating the potential cost and risk to mission associated 
with agency operations that do not take into account the information 
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in subsection (a) of this section and considering that cost in agency 
decision-making.
Sec. 14. Agency Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan. Beginning in 
June 2015, and continuing through fiscal year 2025, the head of each 
Principal Agency shall develop, implement, and annually update an 
integrated Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan (Plan) based on 
guidance prepared by the Chair of CEQ under section 4 of this order. 
Contributing agencies are encouraged to prepare a Plan but may limit 
content of the Plan to a summary of agency actions to meet the 
requirements of this order. Each Principal Agency Plan and update shall 
be provided to the Chair of CEQ and Director of OMB, shall be subject to 
approval by the Director under section 5 of this order, and shall be 
made publicly available on an agency Web site once approved.
Sec. 15. Supply Chain Greenhouse Gas Management. In implementing the 
greenhouse gas management policies in section 1 of this order and to 
better understand and manage the implications of Federal supply chain 
greenhouse gas emissions:
    (a) the Chair of CEQ shall, within 30 days of the date of this order 
and annually thereafter, identify and publicly release an inventory of 
major Federal suppliers using publicly available Federal procurement 
information, including information as to whether the supplier has 
accounted for and publicly disclosed, during the previous calendar year, 
annual scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emission data and publicly disclosed 
a greenhouse gas emission reductions target (or targets) for 2015 or 
beyond; and
    (b) the seven largest Federal procuring agencies shall each submit 
for consideration, in conjunction with the planning requirements of 
section 14 of this order, a plan to implement at least five new 
procurements annually in which the agency may include, as appropriate, 
contract requirements for vendors or evaluation criteria that consider 
contractor emissions and greenhouse gas emissions management practices. 
The plans submitted for consideration may include identification of 
evaluation criteria, performance period criteria, and contract clauses 
that will encourage suppliers to manage and reduce greenhouse gas 
emissions, and shall be implemented as soon as practicable after any 
relevant administrative requirements have been met.
Sec. 16. Revocations and Conforming Provisions. (a) Pursuant to section 
742(b) of Public Law 111-117, I have determined that this order will 
achieve equal or better environmental or energy efficiency results than 
Executive Order 13423. Therefore, Executive Order 13423 of January 24, 
2007, is revoked.
    (b) Executive Order 13514 of October 5, 2009; Presidential 
Memorandum of December 2, 2011 (Implementation of Energy Savings 
Projects and Performance-Based Contracting for Energy Savings); section 
1 of Presidential Memorandum of February 21, 2012 (Driving Innovation 
and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable 
Product Procurement); and Presidential Memorandum of December 5, 2013 
(Federal Leadership on Energy Management), are revoked.
    (c) Presidential Memorandum of May 24, 2011 (Federal Fleet 
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    (d) Section 3(b)(vi) of Executive Order 13327 of February 4, 2004, 
is amended by striking ``Executive Order 13148 of April 21, 2000'' and 
inserting in lieu thereof ``other Executive Orders''.
    (e) Section 2(d) of Executive Order 13432 of May 14, 2007, is 
amended to read as follows: ```greenhouse gases' means carbon dioxide, 
methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, nitrogen 
triflouride, and sulfur hexafluoride;''.
    (f) Section 5 of Executive Order 13653 of November 1, 2013, is 
amended by striking ``Executive Order 13514'' and inserting in lieu 
thereof ``other Executive Orders''.
    (g) Section 1 of Executive Order 13677 of September 23, 2014, is 
amended by striking ``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),'' and inserting in lieu thereof 
``Several Executive Orders have''.
Sec. 17. Limitations. (a) This order shall apply to an agency with 
respect to the activities, personnel, resources, and facilities of the 
agency that are located within the United States. The head of an agency 
may provide that this order shall apply in whole or in part with respect 
to the activities, personnel, resources, and facilities of the agency 
that are not located within the United States, if the head of the agency 
determines that such application is in the interest of the United 
States.
    (b) The head of an agency shall manage activities, personnel, 
resources, and facilities of the agency that are not located within the 
United States with respect to which the head of the agency has not made 
a determination under subsection (a) of this section in a manner 
consistent with the policy set forth in section 1 of this order to the 
extent the head of the agency determines practicable.
Sec. 18. Exemption Authority. (a) The Director of National Intelligence 
may exempt an intelligence activity of the United States, and related 
personnel, resources, and facilities, from the provisions of this order 
other than this subsection to the extent the Director determines 
necessary to protect intelligence sources and methods from unauthorized 
disclosure.
    (b) The head of an agency may exempt law enforcement activities of 
that agency, and related personnel, resources, and facilities, from the 
provisions of this order other than this subsection to the extent the 
head of an agency determines necessary to protect undercover operations 
from unauthorized disclosure.
    (c) The head of an agency may exempt law enforcement, protective, 
emergency response, or military tactical vehicle fleets of that agency 
from the provisions of this order other than this subsection. Heads of 
agencies shall manage fleets to which this paragraph refers in a manner 
consistent with the policy set forth in section 1 of this order to the 
extent they determine practicable.
    (d) The head of an agency may exempt particular agency activities 
and facilities from the provisions of this order other than this 
subsection where it is in the interest of national security. If the head 
of an agency issues an exemption under this section, the agency must 
notify the Chair of CEQ in writing within 30 days of issuance of the 
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To the maximum extent practicable, and without compromising national 
security, each agency shall strive to comply with the purposes, goals, 
and implementation steps in this order.
    (e) The head of an agency may submit to the President, through the 
Chair of CEQ, a request for an exemption of an agency activity, and 
related personnel, resources, and facilities, from this order.
Sec. 19. Definitions. As used in this order:
    (a) ``absolute greenhouse gas emissions'' means total greenhouse gas 
emissions without normalization for activity levels and includes any 
allowable consideration of sequestration;
    (b) ``agency'' means an executive agency as defined in section 105 
of title 5, United States Code, excluding the Government Accountability 
Office;
    (c) ``alternative energy'' means energy generated from technologies 
and approaches that advance renewable heat sources, including biomass, 
solar thermal, geothermal, waste heat, and renewable combined heat and 
power processes; combined heat and power; small modular nuclear reactor 
technologies; fuel cell energy systems; and energy generation, where 
active capture and storage of carbon dioxide emissions associated with 
that energy generation is verified;
    (d) ``alternative fuel vehicle'' means vehicles defined by section 
301 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, as amended (42 U.S.C. 13211), and 
otherwise includes electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in 
hybrid electric vehicles, dedicated alternative fuel vehicles, dual 
fueled alternative fuel vehicles, qualified fuel cell motor vehicles, 
advanced lean burn technology motor vehicles, low greenhouse gas 
vehicles, compressed natural gas powered vehicles, self-propelled 
vehicles such as bicycles, and any other alternative fuel vehicles that 
are defined by statute;
    (e) ``clean energy'' means renewable electric energy and alternative 
energy;
    (f) ``climate resilient design'' means to design assets to prepare 
for, withstand, respond to, or quickly recover from disruptions due to 
severe weather events and climate change for the intended life of the 
asset;
    (g) ``construction and demolition materials and debris'' means waste 
materials and debris generated during construction, renovation, 
demolition, or dismantling of all structures and buildings and 
associated infrastructure;
    (h) ``Contributing Agencies'' are defined as executive agencies that 
are not subject to the Chief Financial Officers Act and include Federal 
Boards, Commissions, and Committees;
    (i) ``divert'' or ``diverting'' means redirecting materials from 
disposal in landfills or incinerators to recycling or recovery, 
excluding diversion to waste-to-energy facilities;
    (j) ``environmentally preferable'' means products or services that 
have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when 
compared with competing products or services that serve the same 
purpose. This comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, 
production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, use, 
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    (k) ``excluded vehicles and equipment'' means any vehicle, vessel, 
aircraft, or non-road equipment owned or operated by an agency of the 
Federal Government that is used in combat support, combat service 
support, tactical or relief operations, or training for such operations 
or spaceflight vehicles (including associated ground-support equipment);
    (l) ``Federal facility'' means any building or collection of 
buildings, grounds, or structures, as well as any fixture or part 
thereof, which is owned by the United States or any Federal agency or 
that is held by the United States or any Federal agency under a lease-
acquisition agreement under which the United States or a Federal agency 
will receive fee simple title under the terms of such agreement without 
further negotiation;
    (m) ``greenhouse gases'' means carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous 
oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, nitrogen triflouride, and 
sulfur hexafluoride;
    (n) ``life-cycle cost-effective'' means the life-cycle costs of a 
product, project, or measure are estimated to be equal to or less than 
the base case (i.e., current or standard practice or product);
    (o) ``net-zero energy building'' means a building that is designed, 
constructed, or renovated and operated such that the actual annual 
source energy consumption is balanced by on-site renewable energy;
    (p) ``net-zero water building'' means a building that is designed, 
constructed, or renovated and operated to greatly reduce total water 
consumption, use non-potable sources as much as possible, and recycle 
and reuse water in order to return the equivalent amount of water as was 
withdrawn from all sources, including municipal supply, without 
compromising groundwater and surface water quantity or quality;
    (q) ``net-zero waste building'' means a building that is operated to 
reduce, reuse, recycle, compost, or recover solid waste streams (with 
the exception of hazardous and medical waste) thereby resulting in zero 
waste disposal;
    (r) ``passenger vehicle'' means a sedan or station wagon designed 
primarily to transport people as defined in 102-34.35 of the Federal 
Management Regulation;
    (s) ``power usage effectiveness'' means the ratio obtained by 
dividing the total amount of electricity and other power consumed in 
running a data center by the power consumed by the information and 
communications technology in the data center;
    (t) ``Principal Agencies'' mean agencies subject to the Chief 
Financial Officers Act and agencies subject to the OMB Scorecard process 
under section 5(b) of this order;
    (u) ``renewable energy certificate'' means the technology and 
environmental (non-energy) attributes that represent proof that 1 
megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity was generated from an eligible 
renewable energy resource, that can be sold separately from the 
underlying generic electricity with which they are associated, and that, 
for the purposes of section 3(d)(iii) and (iv) of this order, were 
produced by sources of renewable energy placed into service within 10 
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    (v) ``renewable electric energy'' means energy produced by solar, 
wind, biomass, landfill gas, ocean (including tidal, wave, current, and 
thermal), geothermal, geothermal heat pumps, microturbines, municipal 
solid waste, or new hydroelectric generation capacity achieved from 
increased efficiency or additions of new capacity at an existing 
hydroelectric project;
    (w) ``resilience'' means the ability to anticipate, prepare for, and 
adapt to changing conditions and withstand, respond to, and recover 
rapidly from disruptions;
    (x) ``scope 1, 2, and 3'' mean:

(i) scope 1: direct greenhouse gas emissions from sources that are owned or 
controlled by the agency;

(ii) scope 2: direct greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the generation 
of electricity, heat, or steam purchased by an agency;

(iii) scope 3: greenhouse gas emissions from sources not owned or directly 
controlled by an agency but related to agency activities such as vendor 
supply chains, delivery and transportation services, and employee travel 
and commuting;

    (y) ``United States'' means the fifty States, the District of 
Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the 
United States Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and 
associated territorial waters and airspace;
    (z) ``water balance'' means a comparison of the water supplied to a 
defined system to the water consumed by that system in order to identify 
the proportion of water consumed for specific end-uses and ensure 
potential water leaks in the system are addressed; and
    (aa) ``zero emission vehicle'' means a vehicle that produces zero 
exhaust emissions of any criteria pollutant (or precursor pollutant) or 
greenhouse gas under any possible operational modes or conditions.
Sec. 20. 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 OMB relating to budgetary, 
administrative, or legislative proposals.

    (b) This order shall be implemented in a manner 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,
    March 19, 2015.

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Executive Order 13694 of April 1, 2015

Blocking the Property of Certain Persons Engaging in Significant 
Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities

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 increasing prevalence and severity of malicious cyber-enabled 
activities originating from, or directed by persons located, in whole or 
in substantial part, outside the United States constitute an unusual and 
extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and 
economy of the United States. I hereby declare a national emergency to 
deal with this threat.
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 of the following persons are blocked and may not be transferred, 
paid, exported, withdrawn, or otherwise dealt in:

(i) any person determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation 
with the Attorney General and the Secretary of State, to be responsible for 
or complicit in, or to have engaged in, directly or indirectly, cyber-
enabled activities originating from, or directed by persons located, in 
whole or in substantial part, outside the United States that are reasonably 
likely to result in, or have materially contributed to, a significant 
threat to the national security, foreign policy, or economic health or 
financial stability of the United States and that have the purpose or 
effect of:

  (A) harming, or otherwise significantly compromising the provision of 
services by, a computer or network of computers that support one or more 
entities in a critical infrastructure sector;

  (B) significantly compromising the provision of services by one or more 
entities in a critical infrastructure sector;

  (C) causing a significant disruption to the availability of a computer or 
network of computers; or

  (D) causing a significant misappropriation of funds or economic 
resources, trade secrets, personal identifiers, or financial information 
for commercial or competitive advantage or private financial gain; or

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

  (A) to be responsible for or complicit in, or to have engaged in, the 
receipt or use for commercial or competitive advantage or private financial 
gain, or by a commercial entity, outside the United States of trade secrets 
misappropriated through cyber-enabled means, knowing they

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have been misappropriated, where the misappropriation of such trade secrets 
is reasonably likely to result in, or has materially contributed to, a 
significant threat to the national security, foreign policy, or economic 
health or financial stability of the United States;

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

  (C) 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

  (D) to have attempted to engage in any of the activities described in 
subsections (a)(i) and (a)(ii)(A)-(C) of this section.

    (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 the national emergency declared in this 
order, 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.
    (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:
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    (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;
    (d) the term ``critical infrastructure sector'' means any of the 
designated critical infrastructure sectors identified in Presidential 
Policy Directive 21; and
    (e) the term ``misappropriation'' includes any taking or obtaining 
by improper means, without permission or consent, or under false 
pretenses.
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 Attorney 
General and 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 Attorney 
General and 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,
    April 1, 2015.

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Executive Order 13695 of May 26, 2015

Termination of Emergency With Respect to 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

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.) and the National 
Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) (NEA),
I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, find that 
the situation that gave rise to the declaration of a national emergency 
in Executive Order 13617 of June 25, 2012, with respect to the risk of 
nuclear proliferation created by the accumulation of a large volume of 
weapons-usable fissile material resulting from the reduction of nuclear 
weapons in accordance with agreements in the area of arms control and 
disarmament and located in the territory of the Russian Federation, has 
been significantly altered by the successful 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. Accordingly, I hereby 
terminate the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13617, 
revoke that order, and further order:
Section 1. Pursuant to section 202(a) of the NEA (50 U.S.C. 1622(a)), 
termination of the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13617 
shall not affect any action taken or proceeding pending not finally 
concluded or determined as of the date of this order, any action or 
proceeding based on any act committed prior to such date, or any rights 
or duties that matured or penalties that were incurred prior to such 
date.
Sec. 2. 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,
    May 26, 2015.
Executive Order 13696 of June 17, 2015

2015 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-
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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, Part III, and Part IV 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 17, 2015.

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Executive Order 13697 of June 22, 2015

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

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered that section 
2 of Executive Order 11155 of May 23, 1964, as amended by Executive 
Order 12158 of September 18, 1979, is further amended by adding a new 
paragraph (6) to read as follows:
    ``(6) In addition to the Presidential Scholars provided for in 
paragraphs (3), (4), and (5) of this section, the Commission may choose 
other Presidential Scholars not exceeding twenty in any one year. These 
Scholars shall be chosen at large, from the jurisdictions referred to in 
paragraph (3), on the basis of outstanding scholarship and demonstrated 
ability and accomplishment in career and technical education fields.''
Barack Obama
The White House,
    June 22, 2015.
Executive Order 13698 of June 24, 2015

Hostage Recovery Activities

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, I hereby direct as follows:
Section 1. Purpose. The 21st century has witnessed a significant shift 
in hostage-takings by terrorist organizations and criminal groups 
abroad. Hostage-takers frequently operate in unstable environments that 
challenge the ability of the United States Government and its partners 
and allies to operate effectively. Increasingly, hostage-takers target 
private citizens--including journalists and aid workers--as well as 
Government officials. They also utilize increasingly sophisticated 
networks and tactics to derive financial, propaganda, and recruitment 
benefits from hostage-taking operations. The United States is committed 
to securing the safe recovery of U.S. nationals held hostage abroad and 
deterring future hostage-takings by denying hostage-takers any benefits 
from their actions. Because such hostage-takings pose unique challenges, 
the United States Government must be organized and work in a coordinated 
effort to use all instruments of national power to achieve these goals, 
consistent with the United States Government's no concessions policy. 
Establishing a single United States Government operational body to 
coordinate all efforts for the recovery of U.S. nationals taken hostage 
abroad, with policy guidance coordinated through the National Security 
Council, will increase the likelihood of a successful recovery, allow 
for enhanced support to hostages and their families, promote foreign 
policy and national security interests abroad, and enhance the prospects 
of successful criminal prosecutions of hostage-takers. Dedicating a 
senior diplomatic representative to operate in support of this 
coordinated effort will further enhance the potential for the safe 
recovery of hostages.

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Sec. 2. Establishment and Responsibilities of the Hostage Recovery 
Fusion Cell. (a) The Attorney General, acting through the Director of 
the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), shall establish within the 
FBI for administrative purposes an interagency Hostage Recovery Fusion 
Cell (HRFC).
    (b) The following executive departments, agencies, and offices 
(agencies) shall participate in the HRFC:

(i) the Department of State;

(ii) the Department of the Treasury;

(iii) the Department of Defense;

(iv) the Department of Justice;

(v) the Office of the Director of National Intelligence;

(vi) the FBI;

(vii) the Central Intelligence Agency; and

(viii) other agencies as the President or the Attorney General, acting 
through the Director of the FBI, from time to time, may designate.

    (c) The HRFC shall have a Director, who shall be a full-time senior 
officer or employee of, or detailed to, the FBI. The HRFC shall also 
have a Family Engagement Coordinator and other officers or employees as 
appropriate. The head of each participating agency shall, to the extent 
permitted by law, make available for assignment or detail to the HRFC 
such personnel as the Attorney General, acting through the Director of 
the FBI and after consultation with the head of the agency, may request. 
Such personnel so detailed or assigned will operate utilizing the 
clearances provided by their respective agencies.
    (d) The HRFC shall coordinate efforts by participating agencies to 
ensure that all relevant information, expertise, and resources are 
brought to bear to secure the safe recovery of U.S. nationals held 
hostage abroad. The HRFC may also be tasked with coordinating the United 
States Government's response to other hostage-takings occurring abroad 
in which the United States has a national interest, as specifically 
referred to the HRFC by the Deputies Committee, as established in 
Presidential Policy Directive 1 of February 13, 2009 (Organization of 
the National Security Council System), or any successor. Pursuant to 
policy guidance coordinated through the National Security Council, the 
HRFC shall:

(i) identify and recommend hostage recovery options and strategies to the 
President through the National Security Council;

(ii) coordinate efforts by participating agencies to ensure that 
information regarding hostage events, including potential recovery options 
and engagements with families and external actors (including foreign 
governments), is appropriately shared within the United States Government 
to facilitate a coordinated response to a hostage-taking;

(iii) assess and track all hostage-takings of U.S. nationals abroad and 
provide regular reports to the President through the National Security 
Council on the status of such cases and any measures being taken toward the 
hostages' safe recovery;

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(iv) provide a forum for intelligence sharing and, with the support of the 
Director of National Intelligence, coordinate the declassification of 
relevant information;

(v) coordinate efforts by participating agencies to provide appropriate 
support and assistance to hostages and their families in a coordinated and 
consistent manner and to provide families with timely information regarding 
significant events in their cases;

(vi) make recommendations to agencies in order to reduce the likelihood of 
U.S. nationals being taken hostage abroad and enhance United States 
Government preparation to maximize the probability of a favorable outcome 
following a hostage-taking; and

(vii) coordinate with agencies regarding congressional, media, and other 
public inquiries pertaining to hostage events.

Sec. 3. Establishment of the Hostage Response Group. (a) There shall be 
a Hostage Response Group (HRG) chaired by the Special Assistant to the 
President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism, to be convened on a 
regular basis and as needed at the request of the National Security 
Council to further the safe recovery of U.S. nationals held abroad. The 
HRG may also be tasked with coordinating the United States Government 
response to other hostage-takings occurring abroad in which the United 
States has a national interest, as specifically referred to the HRFC by 
the Deputies Committee.
    (b) The regular members of the HRG shall include the Director of the 
HRFC, the HRFC's Family Engagement Coordinator, and senior 
representatives from the Department of State, Department of the 
Treasury, Department of Defense, Department of Justice, FBI, Office of 
the Director of National Intelligence, and other agencies as the 
President, from time to time, may designate.
    (c) The HRG, in support of the Deputies Committee chaired by the 
Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, 
and consistent with the process outlined in Presidential Policy 
Directive 1 or any successor, shall:

(i) identify and recommend hostage recovery options and strategies to the 
President through the National Security Council, as consistent with 
Presidential Policy Directive 30 of June 24, 2015 (U.S. Nationals Taken 
Hostage Abroad and Personnel Recovery Efforts);

(ii) coordinate the development and implementation of U.S. hostage recovery 
policies, strategies, and procedures, consistent with the policies set 
forth in Presidential Policy Directive 30;

(iii) receive regular updates from the HRFC on the status of U.S. nationals 
being held hostage abroad and measures being taken to effect the hostages' 
safe recovery;

(iv) coordinate the provision of policy guidance to the HRFC, including 
reviewing recovery options proposed by the HRFC and working to resolve 
disputes within the HRFC; and

(v) where higher-level guidance is required, make recommendations to the 
Deputies Committee.

Sec. 4. Establishment of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage 
Affairs. (a) There shall be a Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage 
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Envoy), appointed by the President, who shall report to the Secretary of 
State.
    (b) The Special Envoy shall:

(i) lead diplomatic engagement on U.S. hostage policy;

(ii) coordinate all diplomatic engagements in support of hostage recovery 
efforts, in coordination with the HRFC and consistent with policy guidance 
communicated through the HRG;

(iii) coordinate with the HRFC proposals for diplomatic engagements and 
strategy in support of hostage recovery efforts;

(iv) provide senior representation from the Special Envoy's office to the 
HRFC and in the HRG; and

(v) in coordination with the HRFC as appropriate, coordinate diplomatic 
engagements regarding cases in which a foreign government confirms that it 
has detained a U.S. national but the United States Government regards such 
detention as unlawful or wrongful.

Sec. 5. Reporting. (a) Within 180 days of the date of this order, the 
HRG shall provide a status report to the Assistant to the President for 
Homeland Security and Counterterrorism on the establishment of the HRFC 
and its implementation of policy guidance communicated through the HRG.
    (b) Within 1 year of the date of this order, the Director of the 
National Counterterrorism Center, in consultation with the Secretary of 
State, Secretary of Defense, Attorney General, and Director of the FBI, 
shall provide a status report to the Assistant to the President for 
Homeland Security and Counterterrorism on the implementation of this 
order. That report shall be informed by consultation with stakeholders 
outside of the United States Government, including former hostages and 
hostages' families, and shall, to the extent possible, be made available 
to the public.
Sec. 6. Definition. For purposes of this order, the term ``U.S. 
national'' means: (a) a U.S. national as defined in either 8 U.S.C. 
1101(a)(22) or 8 U.S.C. 1408; or (b) a lawful permanent resident alien 
with significant ties to the United States.
Sec. 7. 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, regulation, Executive Order, or 
Presidential Directive to any 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.

    (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,
    June 24, 2015.

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Executive Order 13699 of June 26, 2015

Establishing the Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, including the Carl Levin and 
Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 2015 (Public Law 113-291), and to allocate the responsibilities 
imposed by that Act, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Establishment. There is established within the Department of 
Labor the Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health (Advisory 
Board).
Sec. 2. Membership. (a) The Advisory Board shall reflect a proper 
balance of perspectives from the scientific, medical, and claimant 
communities.
    (b) The Advisory Board shall consist of no more than 15 members to 
be appointed by the Secretary of Labor in consultation with 
organizations with expertise on worker health issues. Members shall 
serve without compensation as Special Government Employees, but shall be 
allowed travel and meal expenses, including per diem in lieu of 
subsistence, to the extent permitted by law for persons serving 
intermittently in the Government service (5 U.S.C. 5701-5707).
    (c) The Secretary of Labor shall designate a Chair of the Board from 
among its members.
Sec. 3. Functions. (a) The Advisory Board shall advise the Secretary of 
Labor with respect to:

(i) the site exposure matrices of the Department of Labor;

(ii) medical guidance for claims examiners for claims under subtitle E of 
the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 
(EEOICPA) with respect to the weighing of the medical evidence of 
claimants;

(iii) evidentiary requirements for claims under EEOICPA subtitle B related 
to lung disease; and

(iv) the work of industrial hygienists, staff physicians, and consulting 
physicians of the Department of Labor and reports of such hygienists and 
physicians to ensure quality, objectivity, and consistency.

    (b) To the extent necessary, the Advisory Board also shall 
coordinate exchanges of data and findings with the Advisory Board on 
Radiation and Worker Health, which was authorized by EEOICPA and 
established by Executive Order 13179 of December 7, 2000.
Sec. 4. Administration. (a) The Secretary of Labor shall provide the 
Advisory Board with funding and administrative support, including the 
appointment of staff and, as the Secretary determines appropriate, 
authorization for the detail of Federal employees from within the 
Department of Labor and employment of outside contractors and 
specialists, to the extent permitted by law and within existing 
appropriations. The Secretary also shall perform the administrative 
functions of the President under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as 
amended (5 U.S.C. App. 2), with respect to the Advisory Board.

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    (b) The Secretary of Labor shall designate a senior officer of the 
Department of Labor to serve as the Director of the staff of the 
Advisory Board.
Sec. 5. Termination. The Advisory Board shall terminate on the date that 
is 5 years after the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 2015.
Sec. 6. 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.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    June 26, 2015.
Executive Order 13700 of July 15, 2015

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

Disputes exist between New Jersey Transit Rail 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 have not heretofore 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 July 16, 
2015, 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 employees or any carrier. 
The Board shall perform its functions subject to the availability of 
funds.

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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,
    July 15, 2015.

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Executive Order 13701 of July 17, 2015

Delegation of Certain Authorities and Assignment of Certain Functions 
Under the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability 
Act of 2015

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, including the Bipartisan 
Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (the 
``Act'') (Public Law 114-26) and section 301 of title 3, United States 
Code, I hereby order as follows:
Section 1. Authorities and Functions under the Act. (a) Except as 
provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the authorities 
granted to and functions specifically assigned to the President under 
title I of the Act are delegated and assigned, respectively, to the 
United States Trade Representative (U.S. Trade Representative).
    (b) The exercise of the following authorities of, and functions 
specifically assigned to, the President under, title I of the Act are 
not delegated or assigned under this order:

(i) section 102(c)(1) and (c)(3) of the Act;

(ii) section 103(a)(1)(A), (a)(1)(B), (a)(5), (a)(7), (b)(1), and (c)(2) of 
the Act;

(iii) section 105(a)(5) of the Act; and

(iv) section 106(a)(1)(A) and (E) of the Act.

    (c) (i) The functions of the President under section 102(c)(2) of 
the Act with respect to establishing consultative mechanisms are 
assigned to the Secretary of State in consultation with the U.S. Trade 
Representative, with the advice and assistance of the Secretary of the 
Interior, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Administrator 
of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of Commerce and, 
as the Secretary of State determines appropriate, the heads of other 
executive departments and agencies.

(ii) The functions of the President under section 105(d)(1) of the Act are 
assigned to the U.S. Trade Representative, who shall conduct the 
environmental reviews under section 105(d)(1)(A) of the Act through the 
interagency Trade Policy Staff Committee, and shall perform the reporting 
function under section 105(d)(1)(B) of the Act.

(iii) The functions of the President under section 105(d)(2)(A) of the Act 
are assigned to the Secretary of Labor, who, in coordination with the U.S. 
Trade Representative, shall conduct the employment impact review under 
section 105(d)(2)(A) of the Act through the interagency Trade Policy Staff 
Committee, and shall prepare the report under section 105(d)(2) of the Act. 
The functions of the President under section 105(d)(2)(B) of the Act are 
assigned to the U.S. Trade Representative, who shall perform the reporting 
function under that section.

(iv) The functions of the President under section 105(d)(3) of the Act are 
assigned to the Secretary of Labor, who, in consultation with the U.S. 
Trade Representative and the Secretary of State, shall prepare the report

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on labor rights under section 105(d)(3)(A) and (B) of the Act, and to the 
U.S. Trade Representative, who shall perform the reporting function under 
section 105(d)(3) of the Act.

(v) The functions of the President under section 105(e)(2)(A) through (C) 
and (E) of the Act with respect to preparing plans for implementing and 
enforcing agreements submitted to the Congress pursuant to section 103(b) 
of the Act are assigned to the Director of the Office of Management and 
Budget, who shall carry out these functions with the advice and assistance 
of the Secretaries of State, the Treasury, Agriculture, Commerce, and 
Homeland Security and the U.S. Trade Representative and other executive 
departments and agencies as necessary.

Sec. 2. Capacity Building. The U.S. Trade Representative, with the 
advice and assistance of executive departments and agencies 
participating in capacity building activities undertaken in accordance 
with section 102(c)(1) and (2) of the Act, shall perform the reporting 
function under section 102(c)(4) of the Act.
Sec. 3. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed 
to impair or otherwise affect the functions of the Director of the 
Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, 
or legislative proposals.
    (b) In exercising authority delegated by or performing functions 
assigned in this order, officers of the United States:

(i) shall ensure that all actions taken by them are consistent with the 
President's constitutional authority to (A) conduct the foreign affairs of 
the United States, including the commencement, conduct, and termination of 
negotiations with foreign countries and international organizations; (B) 
withhold information the disclosure of which could impair the foreign 
relations, the national security, the deliberative processes of the 
Executive, or the performance of the Executive's constitutional duties; (C) 
recommend for congressional consideration such measures as the President 
may judge necessary or expedient; and (D) supervise the executive branch; 
and

(ii) may redelegate authority delegated by this order and may further 
assign functions assigned by this order to officers of any other department 
or agency within the executive branch to the extent permitted by law, and 
such redelegation or further assignment shall be published in the Federal 
Register.

    (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.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    July 17, 2015.

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Executive Order 13702 of July 29, 2015

Creating a National Strategic Computing Initiative

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, and to maximize benefits of high-
performance computing (HPC) research, development, and deployment, it is 
hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. In order to maximize the benefits of HPC for economic 
competitiveness and scientific discovery, the United States Government 
must create a coordinated Federal strategy in HPC research, development, 
and deployment. Investment in HPC has contributed substantially to 
national economic prosperity and rapidly accelerated scientific 
discovery. Creating and deploying technology at the leading edge is 
vital to advancing my Administration's priorities and spurring 
innovation. Accordingly, this order establishes the National Strategic 
Computing Initiative (NSCI). The NSCI is a whole-of-government effort 
designed to create a cohesive, multi-agency strategic vision and Federal 
investment strategy, executed in collaboration with industry and 
academia, to maximize the benefits of HPC for the United States.
Over the past six decades, U.S. computing capabilities have been 
maintained through continuous research and the development and 
deployment of new computing systems with rapidly increasing performance 
on applications of major significance to government, industry, and 
academia. Maximizing the benefits of HPC in the coming decades will 
require an effective national response to increasing demands for 
computing power, emerging technological challenges and opportunities, 
and growing economic dependency on and competition with other nations. 
This national response will require a cohesive, strategic effort within 
the Federal Government and a close collaboration between the public and 
private sectors.
It is the policy of the United States to sustain and enhance its 
scientific, technological, and economic leadership position in HPC 
research, development, and deployment through a coordinated Federal 
strategy guided by four principles:
    (1) The United States must deploy and apply new HPC technologies 
broadly for economic competitiveness and scientific discovery.
    (2) The United States must foster public-private collaboration, 
relying on the respective strengths of government, industry, and 
academia to maximize the benefits of HPC.
    (3) The United States must adopt a whole-of-government approach that 
draws upon the strengths of and seeks cooperation among all executive 
departments and agencies with significant expertise or equities in HPC 
while also collaborating with industry and academia.
    (4) The United States must develop a comprehensive technical and 
scientific approach to transition HPC research on hardware, system 
software, development tools, and applications efficiently into 
development and, ultimately, operations.
    This order establishes the NSCI to implement this whole-of-
government strategy, in collaboration with industry and academia, for 
HPC research, development, and deployment.

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Sec. 2. Objectives. Executive departments, agencies, and offices 
(agencies) participating in the NSCI shall pursue five strategic 
objectives:
    (1) Accelerating delivery of a capable exascale computing system 
that integrates hardware and software capability to deliver 
approximately 100 times the performance of current 10 petaflop systems 
across a range of applications representing government needs.
    (2) Increasing coherence between the technology base used for 
modeling and simulation and that used for data analytic computing.
    (3) Establishing, over the next 15 years, a viable path forward for 
future HPC systems even after the limits of current semiconductor 
technology are reached (the ``post-Moore's Law era'').
    (4) Increasing the capacity and capability of an enduring national 
HPC ecosystem by employing a holistic approach that addresses relevant 
factors such as networking technology, workflow, downward scaling, 
foundational algorithms and software, accessibility, and workforce 
development.
    (5) Developing an enduring public-private collaboration to ensure 
that the benefits of the research and development advances are, to the 
greatest extent, shared between the United States Government and 
industrial and academic sectors.
Sec. 3. Roles and Responsibilities. To achieve the five strategic 
objectives, this order identifies lead agencies, foundational research 
and development agencies, and deployment agencies. Lead agencies are 
charged with developing and delivering the next generation of integrated 
HPC capability and will engage in mutually supportive research and 
development in hardware and software, as well as in developing the 
workforce to support the objectives of the NSCI. Foundational research 
and development agencies are charged with fundamental scientific 
discovery work and associated advances in engineering necessary to 
support the NSCI objectives. Deployment agencies will develop mission-
based HPC requirements to influence the early stages of the design of 
new HPC systems and will seek viewpoints from the private sector and 
academia on target HPC requirements. These groups may expand to include 
other government entities as HPC-related mission needs emerge.
    (a) Lead Agencies. There are three lead agencies for the NSCI: the 
Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Defense (DOD), and the 
National Science Foundation (NSF). The DOE Office of Science and DOE 
National Nuclear Security Administration will execute a joint program 
focused on advanced simulation through a capable exascale computing 
program emphasizing sustained performance on relevant applications and 
analytic computing to support their missions. NSF will play a central 
role in scientific discovery advances, the broader HPC ecosystem for 
scientific discovery, and workforce development. DOD will focus on data 
analytic computing to support its mission. The assignment of these 
responsibilities reflects the historical roles that each of the lead 
agencies have played in pushing the frontiers of HPC, and will keep the 
Nation on the forefront of this strategically important field. The lead 
agencies will also work with the foundational research and development 
agencies and the deployment agencies to support the objectives of the 
NSCI and address the wide variety of needs across the Federal 
Government.

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    (b) Foundational Research and Development Agencies. There are two 
foundational research and development agencies for the NSCI: the 
Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) and the 
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). IARPA will focus 
on future computing paradigms offering an alternative to standard 
semiconductor computing technologies. NIST will focus on measurement 
science to support future computing technologies. The foundational 
research and development agencies will coordinate with deployment 
agencies to enable effective transition of research and development 
efforts that support the wide variety of requirements across the Federal 
Government.
    (c) Deployment Agencies. There are five deployment agencies for the 
NSCI: the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Federal 
Bureau of Investigation, the National Institutes of Health, the 
Department of Homeland Security, and the National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration. These agencies may participate in the co-
design process to integrate the special requirements of their respective 
missions and influence the early stages of design of new HPC systems, 
software, and applications. Agencies will also have the opportunity to 
participate in testing, supporting workforce development activities, and 
ensuring effective deployment within their mission contexts.
Sec. 4. Executive Council. (a) To ensure accountability for and 
coordination of research, development, and deployment activities within 
the NSCI, there is established an NSCI Executive Council to be co-
chaired by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy 
(OSTP) and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). 
The Director of OSTP shall designate members of the Executive Council 
from within the executive branch. The Executive Council will include 
representatives from agencies with roles and responsibilities as 
identified in this order.
    (b) The Executive Council shall coordinate and collaborate with the 
National Science and Technology Council established by Executive Order 
12881 of November 23, 1993, and its subordinate entities as appropriate 
to ensure that HPC efforts across the Federal Government are aligned 
with the NSCI. The Executive Council shall also consult with 
representatives from other agencies as it determines necessary. The 
Executive Council may create additional task forces as needed to ensure 
accountability and coordination.
    (c) The Executive Council shall meet regularly to assess the status 
of efforts to implement this order. The Executive Council shall meet no 
less often than twice yearly in the first year after issuance of this 
order. The Executive Council may revise the meeting frequency as needed 
thereafter. In the event the Executive Council is unable to reach 
consensus, the Co-Chairs will be responsible for documenting issues and 
potential resolutions through a process led by OSTP and OMB.
    (d) The Executive Council will encourage agencies to collaborate 
with the private sector as appropriate. The Executive Council may seek 
advice from the President's Council of Advisors on Science and 
Technology through the Assistant to the President for Science and 
Technology and may interact with other private sector groups consistent 
with the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
Sec. 5. Implementation. (a) The Executive Council shall, within 90 days 
of the date of this order, establish an implementation plan to support 
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align efforts across agencies in support of the NSCI objectives. 
Annually thereafter for 5 years, the Executive Council shall update the 
implementation plan as required and document the progress made in 
implementing the plan, engaging with the private sector, and taking 
actions to implement this order. After 5 years, updates to the 
implementation plan may be requested at the discretion of the Co-Chairs.
    (b) The Co-Chairs shall prepare a report each year until 5 years 
from the date of this order on the status of the NSCI for the President. 
After 5 years, reports may be prepared at the discretion of the Co-
Chairs.
Sec. 6. Definitions. For the purposes of this order:
    The term ``high-performance computing'' refers to systems that, 
through a combination of processing capability and storage capacity, can 
solve computational problems that are beyond the capability of small- to 
medium-scale systems.
    The term ``petaflop'' refers to the ability to perform one 
quadrillion arithmetic operations per second.
    The term ``exascale computing system'' refers to a system operating 
at one thousand petaflops.
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 OMB 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,
    July 29, 2015.
Executive Order 13703 of July 30, 2015

Implementing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the United States for 
2015-2020

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, and in order to ensure improved 
health outcomes for Americans at risk for or living with HIV/AIDS and 
achieve greater coordination across the Federal Government, I hereby 
order as follows:
Section 1. Policy. My Administration has made substantial progress in 
addressing the domestic HIV epidemic since the National HIV/AIDS 
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for the United States (Strategy), the first of its kind, was released in 
July 2010. The Strategy has served as a blueprint for executive 
departments and agencies (agencies) as well as for community partners in 
the private and nonprofit sectors. This effort has led to increased 
coordination and collaboration among agencies and fostered the use of 
evidence-based policy approaches for improving HIV prevention and care.
Federal, State, and local agencies have contributed to significant 
improvements in health outcomes through their enhanced focus on the HIV 
care continuum--the sequential stages of care from being diagnosed to 
achieving viral suppression. Our partners across all levels of 
government and all sectors of society have also worked to ensure that 
all Americans living with HIV/AIDS receive our full support at every 
stage of their illness.
Further, my Administration has been committed to reducing the HIV-
related disparities experienced by certain populations, including gay 
and bisexual men of all races and ethnicities, Black women and men, 
Latino women and men, people who inject drugs, youth aged 13-24, people 
in the Southern United States, and transgender women. Addressing the 
intersection between HIV/AIDS, violence against women and girls, and 
gender-related health disparities has also been a priority. The Working 
Group on the Intersection of HIV/AIDS, Violence Against Women and Girls, 
and Gender-related Health Disparities established in my memorandum of 
March 30, 2012, has focused its efforts on increasing screenings for HIV 
and intimate partner violence, addressing violence and trauma when 
supporting women in HIV care, and expanding public education efforts 
across all levels of government regarding HIV and violence against women 
and girls.
Today, I am releasing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the United 
States: Updated to 2020 (Updated Strategy) to build on this progress. 
The Updated Strategy integrates the recommendations of the HIV Care 
Continuum Working Group, established in Executive Order 13649 of July 
15, 2013 (HIV Care Continuum Initiative), and the recommendations of the 
Working Group on the Intersection of HIV/AIDS, Violence Against Women 
and Girls, and Gender-related Health Disparities, so that their work can 
inform the Nation's response to the domestic HIV/AIDS epidemic. The 
Updated Strategy also takes into account recent research advancements in 
our understanding of HIV/AIDS, and builds on the historic successes of 
the Affordable Care Act, which is helping millions of Americans, 
including those who are living with HIV, access affordable, quality 
health care.
This order is designed to ensure successful implementation of the 
Updated Strategy by requiring coordination and collaboration by, and 
accountability of, the Federal Government; fostering enhanced and 
innovative partnerships with State, tribal, and local governments; and 
encouraging the commitment of all parts of society. The duties and 
authorities this order assigns are in addition to those assigned by my 
memorandum of July 13, 2010 (Implementation of the National HIV/AIDS 
Strategy). In light of recent progress and continuing challenges, we 
must continue to improve our national effort to reduce new HIV 
infections, increase access to care for people living with HIV, reduce 
HIV-related disparities and health inequities, and achieve greater 
coordination across all levels of government.
Sec. 2. Role of the White House Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP). 
(a) The Director of ONAP, in consultation with the Director of the 
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of Management and Budget (OMB), shall be responsible for monitoring the 
implementation of the Updated Strategy.
    (b) The Director of ONAP shall annually report to the President on 
the implementation of the Updated Strategy, including progress in 
meeting key targets and taking key actions identified in the Updated 
Strategy and the Federal Action Plan, an annual guidepost developed by 
ONAP in conjunction with agencies, designed to implement new efforts to 
address the domestic HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Sec. 3. Lead Agency Responsibilities. While the Updated Strategy will 
require a Government-wide effort in order to succeed fully, certain 
agencies have primary responsibilities and competencies in implementing 
the Updated Strategy.
    (a) Designation of Lead Agencies. Lead agencies for implementing the 
Updated Strategy shall be:

(i) the Department of Defense;

(ii) the Department of Justice;

(iii) the Department of the Interior;

(iv) the Department of Labor;

(v) the Department of Health and Human Services;

(vi) the Department of Housing and Urban Development;

(vii) the Department of Education;

(viii) the Department of Veterans Affairs;

(ix) the Department of Homeland Security; and

(x) the Social Security Administration.

    (b) Lead Agency Action Plans. Within 100 days of the date of this 
order, the head of each lead agency shall submit a report to ONAP and 
OMB on the agency's action plan for implementing the Updated Strategy. 
The plans shall assign responsibilities to agency officials, designate 
reporting structures for actions identified in the Federal Action Plan, 
and identify other appropriate actions to advance the Updated Strategy. 
The plans shall also include steps to strengthen coordination in 
planning, budgeting for, and evaluating domestic HIV/AIDS programs 
within and across agencies. Lead agencies are encouraged to consider, 
and reflect in their plans, steps to streamline grantee reporting 
requirements and funding announcements related to HIV/AIDS programs and 
activities.
    (c) Ongoing Responsibilities of Lead Agencies. The head of each lead 
agency shall:

(i) designate an official responsible for coordinating the agency's ongoing 
efforts to implement the Updated Strategy;

(ii) develop and support a process for sharing progress reports, including 
status updates on achieving specific quantitative targets established by 
the Updated Strategy, with relevant agencies and ONAP on an annual basis, 
or at such other times as ONAP requests; and

(iii) in consultation with OMB, use the budget development process to 
prioritize programs and activities most critical to meeting the goals of 
the Updated Strategy.

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Sec. 4. Other Agency Responsibilities. All agencies that support HIV/
AIDS programs and activities shall ensure that, to the extent permitted 
by law, they are meeting the goals of the Updated Strategy.
    (a) Department of State. Within 100 days of the date of this order, 
the Secretary of State shall submit to ONAP and OMB recommendations for 
improving the Government-wide response to the domestic HIV/AIDS 
epidemic, based on lessons learned in implementing the President's 
Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief program.
    (b) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Commission). Within 100 
days of the date of this order, the Chair of the Commission shall submit 
to ONAP and OMB recommendations for increasing employment opportunities 
for people living with HIV and a plan for addressing employment-related 
discrimination against people living with HIV, consistent with the 
Commission's authorities and other applicable law.
Sec. 5. Role of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA). 
The PACHA, which was established by Executive Order 12963 of June 14, 
1995 (Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS), as amended, shall 
monitor the implementation of the Updated Strategy and make 
recommendations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services 
(Secretary) and to the Director of ONAP, as appropriate, concerning 
implementation and progress in achieving the Updated Strategy's goals.
Sec. 6. National HIV/AIDS Strategy Federal Interagency Working Group. 
There is established the National HIV/AIDS Strategy Federal Interagency 
Working Group (Federal Interagency Working Group) to support the 
implementation of the Updated Strategy.
    (a) Membership. The Federal Interagency Working Group shall be co-
chaired by the Director of ONAP and the Secretary or their designees. In 
addition to the Co-Chairs, the Federal Interagency Working Group shall 
consist of representatives from each lead agency, OMB, and any other 
agency or office designated by the Co-Chairs.
    (b) Consultation. The Federal Interagency Working Group shall 
consult with the PACHA, as appropriate.
    (c) Outreach. The Federal Interagency Working Group shall hold 
regular meetings and conduct outreach with representatives of private 
and nonprofit organizations, State, tribal, and local governments and 
agencies, elected officials, and other interested persons to assist the 
Federal Interagency Working Group in its efforts.
    (d) Functions. As part of its efforts, the Federal Interagency 
Working Group shall:

(i) request and review information from agencies describing their efforts 
to implement the Updated Strategy;

(ii) share and disseminate best practices to combat the HIV epidemic among 
agencies and other stakeholders;

(iii) integrate new HIV-related research results into the overall 
implementation of the Updated Strategy;

(iv) obtain input from community partners, scientific and technical 
experts, and stakeholders in State, tribal, and local governments to inform 
implementation of the Updated Strategy;

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(v) increase government and public awareness of HIV-related issues;

(vi) specify how to better align and coordinate Federal efforts, both 
within and across agencies, to improve health outcomes for Americans at 
risk for or living with HIV; and

(vii) integrate the Working Group on the Intersection of HIV/AIDS, Violence 
Against Women and Girls, and Gender-related Health Disparities into the 
implementation of the Updated Strategy.

    (e) Reporting.

(i) Within 100 days of the date of this order, the Federal Interagency 
Working Group shall provide recommendations to the President on actions 
that agencies should take to implement the Updated Strategy through 2020.

(ii) The Director of ONAP shall include, as part of the Director's annual 
report to the President, a report prepared by the Federal Interagency 
Working Group concerning Government-wide progress in implementing the 
Updated Strategy.

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 OMB 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,
    July 30, 2015.
Executive Order 13704 of August 17, 2015

Presidential Innovation Fellows Program

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. Policy. It is in the national interest for the Federal 
Government to attract the brightest minds skilled in technology or 
innovative practices to serve in the Federal Government to work on some 
of the Nation's biggest and most pressing challenges. This order 
establishes a program to encourage successful entrepreneurs, executives, 
and innovators to join the Federal Government and work in close 
cooperation with Federal Government leaders, to create meaningful 
solutions that can help save lives and taxpayer money, fuel job 
creation, and significantly improve how the Federal Government serves 
the American people.

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Sec. 2. Establishment and Administration. (a) The Administrator of 
General Services (Administrator) shall establish the Presidential 
Innovation Fellows Program (Program) to enable exceptional individuals 
with proven track records to serve time-limited appointments in 
executive branch departments and agencies (agencies) to address some of 
the Nation's most significant challenges and improve existing Government 
efforts that would particularly benefit from expertise using innovative 
techniques and technology. Individuals selected for the Program shall be 
known as Presidential Innovation Fellows (Fellows).
    (b) The Program shall be administered by a Director, appointed by 
the Administrator under authorities of the General Services 
Administration (GSA). GSA shall provide necessary staff, resources and 
administrative support for the Program to the extent permitted by law 
and within existing appropriations.
    (c) GSA shall appoint the Fellows and, in cooperation with agencies, 
shall facilitate placement of the Fellows to participate in projects 
that have the potential for significant positive effects and are 
consistent with the President's goals.
Sec. 3. Advisory Board. (a) The Administrator shall establish an 
Advisory Board to advise the Director by recommending such priorities 
and standards as may be beneficial to fulfill the mission of the Program 
and assist in identifying potential projects and placements for Fellows. 
The Advisory Board will not participate in the Fellows' selection 
process.
    (b) The Administrator will designate a representative to serve as 
the Chair of the Advisory Board. In addition to the Chair, the 
membership of the Advisory Board shall include the Deputy Director for 
Management of the Office of Management and Budget, the Director of the 
Office of Personnel Management, the Office of Management and Budget's 
Administrator of the Office of Electronic Government, and the Assistant 
to the President and Chief Technology Officer, or their designees and 
such other persons as may be designated by the Administrator. Consistent 
with law, the Advisory Board may consult with industry, academia, or 
non-profits to ensure the Program is continually identifying 
opportunities to apply advanced skillsets and innovative practices in 
effective ways to address the Nation's most significant challenges.
Sec. 4. Application Process. (a) The Director, in accordance with 
applicable law, shall prescribe the process for applications and 
nominations of individuals to the Program.
    (b) Following publication of these processes, the Director may 
accept for consideration applications from individuals. The Director 
shall establish, administer, review, and revise, if appropriate, a 
Government-wide cap on the number of Fellows.
The Director shall establish and publish salary ranges, benefits, and 
standards for the Program.
Sec. 5. Selection, Appointment, and Assignment of Fellows. (a) The 
Director, in accordance with applicable law, shall prescribe appropriate 
procedures for the selection, appointment, and assignment of Fellows.
    (b) Prior to the selection of Fellows, the Director will consult 
with agencies and executive branch departments, regarding potential 
projects and how best to meet those needs. Following such consultation, 
the Director shall select and appoint individuals to serve as Fellows.

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    (c) The Fellows shall serve under short-term, time-limited 
appointments. As a general matter, they shall be appointed for no less 
than 6 months and no longer than 2 years in the Program. The Director 
shall facilitate the process of placing Fellows at requesting agencies 
and executive branch departments.
Sec. 6. Responsibilities of Agencies. Each executive branch department 
or agency, as defined in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, is 
encouraged to work with the Director and Advisory Board to attempt to 
maximize the Program's benefits to the department or agency and the 
Federal Government, including by identifying initiatives that will have 
a meaningful effect on the people served and that will benefit from 
involvement by one or more Fellows. Departments and agencies also are 
encouraged to ensure that each Fellow will work closely with responsible 
senior officials for the duration of the assignment.
Sec. 7. General Provisions. (a) 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.

    (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,
    August 17, 2015.
Executive Order 13705 of September 3, 2015

Designating the International Renewable Energy Agency as a Public 
International Organization Entitled To Enjoy Certain Privileges, 
Exemptions, and Immunities

Section 1. Designation. By the authority vested in me as President by 
the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including 
section 1 of the International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. 
288), and having found that the International Renewable Energy Agency is 
a public international organization in which the United States 
participates within the meaning of the International Organizations 
Immunities Act, I hereby designate the International Renewable Energy 
Agency as a public international organization entitled to enjoy the 
privileges, exemptions, and immunities provided by the International 
Organizations Immunities Act. This designation is not intended to 
abridge in any respect privileges, exemptions, or immunities that such 
organization otherwise may have acquired or may acquire by law.

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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 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 is not intended to, and does not, impair any right or 
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity that 
arises as a consequence of the designation in section 1 of this order.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    September 3, 2015.
Executive Order 13706 of September 7, 2015

Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors

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 sources that allow their employees to earn paid sick leave, it is 
hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. This order seeks to increase efficiency and cost 
savings in the work performed by parties that contract with the Federal 
Government by ensuring that employees on those contracts can earn up to 
7 days or more of paid sick leave annually, including paid leave 
allowing for family care. Providing access to paid sick leave will 
improve the health and performance of employees of Federal contractors 
and bring benefits packages at Federal contractors in line with model 
employers, ensuring that they remain competitive employers in the search 
for dedicated and talented employees. These savings and quality 
improvements will lead to improved economy and efficiency in Government 
procurement.
Sec. 2. Establishing paid sick leave 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 6 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 all employees, in the performance of the contract or any 
subcontract thereunder, shall earn not less than 1 hour of paid sick 
leave for every 30 hours worked.

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    (b) A contractor may not set a limit on the total accrual of paid 
sick leave per year, or at any point in time, at less than 56 hours.
    (c) Paid sick leave earned under this order may be used by an 
employee for an absence resulting from:

(i) physical or mental illness, injury, or medical condition;

(ii) obtaining diagnosis, care, or preventive care from a health care 
provider;

(iii) caring for a child, a parent, a spouse, a domestic partner, or any 
other individual related by blood or affinity whose close association with 
the employee is the equivalent of a family relationship who has any of the 
conditions or needs for diagnosis, care, or preventive care described in 
paragraphs (i) or (ii) of this subsection or is otherwise in need of care; 
or

(iv) domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, if the time absent 
from work is for the purposes otherwise described in paragraphs (i) and 
(ii) of this subsection, to obtain additional counseling, to seek 
relocation, to seek assistance from a victim services organization, to take 
related legal action, including preparation for or participation in any 
related civil or criminal legal proceeding, or to assist an individual 
related to the employee as described in paragraph (iii) of this subsection 
in engaging in any of these activities.

    (d) Paid sick leave accrued under this order shall carry over from 1 
year to the next and shall be reinstated for employees rehired by a 
covered contractor within 12 months after a job separation.
    (e) The use of paid sick leave cannot be made contingent on the 
requesting employee finding a replacement to cover any work time to be 
missed.
    (f) The paid sick leave required by this order is in addition to a 
contractor's obligations under 41 U.S.C. chapter 67 (Service Contract 
Act) and 40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter IV (Davis-Bacon Act), and 
contractors may not receive credit toward their prevailing wage or 
fringe benefit obligations under those Acts for any paid sick leave 
provided in satisfaction of the requirements of this order.
    (g) A contractor's existing paid leave policy provided in addition 
to the fulfillment of Service Contract Act or Davis-Bacon Act 
obligations, if applicable, and made available to all covered employees 
will satisfy the requirements of this order if the amount of paid leave 
is sufficient to meet the requirements of this section and if it may be 
used for the same purposes and under the same conditions described 
herein.
    (h) Paid sick leave shall be provided upon the oral or written 
request of an employee that includes the expected duration of the leave, 
and is made at least 7 calendar days in advance where the need for the 
leave is foreseeable, and in other cases as soon as is practicable.
    (i) Certification.

(i) A contractor may only require certification issued by a health care 
provider for paid sick leave used for the purposes listed in subsections 
(c)(i), (c)(ii), or (c)(iii) of this section for employee absences of 3 or 
more consecutive workdays, to be provided no later than 30 days from the 
first day of the leave.

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(ii) If 3 or more consecutive days of paid sick leave is used for the 
purposes listed in subsection (c)(iv) of this section, documentation may be 
required to be provided from an appropriate individual or organization with 
the minimum necessary information establishing a need for the employee to 
be absent from work. The contractor shall not disclose any verification 
information and shall maintain confidentiality about the domestic violence, 
sexual assault, or stalking, unless the employee consents or when 
disclosure is required by law.

    (j) Nothing in this order shall require a covered contractor to make 
a financial payment to an employee upon a separation from employment for 
accrued sick leave that has not been used, but unused leave is subject 
to reinstatement as prescribed in subsection (d) of this section.
    (k) A covered contractor may not interfere with or in any other 
manner discriminate against an employee for taking, or attempting to 
take, paid sick leave as provided for under this order or in any manner 
asserting, or assisting any other employee in asserting, any right or 
claim related to this order.
    (l) Nothing in this order shall excuse noncompliance with or 
supersede any applicable Federal or State law, any applicable law or 
municipal ordinance, or a collective bargaining agreement requiring 
greater paid sick leave or leave rights than those established under 
this order.
Sec. 3. Regulations and Implementation. (a) The Secretary of Labor 
(Secretary) shall issue such regulations by September 30, 2016, as are 
deemed necessary and appropriate to carry out this order, to the extent 
permitted by law and consistent with the requirements of 40 U.S.C. 121, 
including providing exclusions from the requirements set forth in this 
order where appropriate; defining terms used in this order; and 
requiring contractors to make, keep, and preserve such employee records 
as the Secretary deems necessary and appropriate for the enforcement of 
the provisions of this order or the regulations thereunder. 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 in Federal procurement solicitations and contracts subject to 
this order the contract clause described in section 2(a) of 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 6(d)(i)(C) and (D) of this order, 
entered into after January 1, 2017, consistent with the effective date 
of such agency action, comply with the requirements set forth in section 
2 of this order.
    (c) Any regulations issued pursuant to this section should, to the 
extent practicable and consistent with section 7 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; the Davis-Bacon Act; the Family and Medical Leave 
Act, 29 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.; the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, 42 
U.S.C. 13925 et seq.; and Executive Order 13658 of February 12, 2014, 
Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors.
Sec. 4. Enforcement. (a) The Secretary shall have the authority for 
investigating potential violations of and obtaining compliance with this 
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including the prohibitions on interference and discrimination in section 
2(k) of this order.
    (b) This order creates no rights under the Contract Disputes Act, 
and disputes regarding whether a contractor has provided employees with 
paid sick leave 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. 5. 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. 6. 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) 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 3(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 
CFR 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 employees under such contract or contract-like instrument 
are governed by the Davis-Bacon Act, the Service Contract Act, or the Fair 
Labor Standards Act, including employees who qualify for an exemption from 
its minimum wage and overtime provisions.

    (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 in which employees' wages are 
governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act, this order shall apply only to 
contracts or contract-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 3 of this order.

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    (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 3(a) of this order.
    (g) Independent agencies are strongly encouraged to comply with the 
requirements of this order.
Sec. 7. Effective Date. (a) This order is effective immediately and 
shall apply to covered contracts where the solicitation for such 
contract has been issued, or the contract has been awarded outside the 
solicitation process, on or after:

(i) January 1, 2017, consistent with the effective date for the action 
taken by the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council pursuant to section 
3(a) of this order; or

(ii) January 1, 2017, for contracts where an agency action is taken 
pursuant to section 3(b) of this order, consistent with the effective date 
for such action.

    (b) This order shall not apply to contracts or contract-like 
instruments that are awarded, or entered into pursuant to solicitations 
issued, on or before the effective date for the relevant action taken 
pursuant to section 3 of this order.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    September 7, 2015.
Executive Order 13707 of September 15, 2015

Using Behavioral Science Insights To Better Serve the American People

A growing body of evidence demonstrates that behavioral science 
insights--research findings from fields such as behavioral economics and 
psychology about how people make decisions and act on them--can be used 
to design government policies to better serve the American people.
Where Federal policies have been designed to reflect behavioral science 
insights, they have substantially improved outcomes for the individuals, 
families, communities, and businesses those policies serve. For example, 
automatic enrollment and automatic escalation in retirement savings 
plans have made it easier to save for the future, and have helped 
Americans accumulate billions of dollars in additional retirement 
savings. Similarly, streamlining the application process for Federal 
financial aid has made college more financially accessible for millions 
of students.
To more fully realize the benefits of behavioral insights and deliver 
better results at a lower cost for the American people, the Federal 
Government should design its policies and programs to reflect our best 
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of how people engage with, participate in, use, and respond to those 
policies and programs. By improving the effectiveness and efficiency of 
Government, behavioral science insights can support a range of national 
priorities, including helping workers to find better jobs; enabling 
Americans to lead longer, healthier lives; improving access to 
educational opportunities and support for success in school; and 
accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy.
NOW, THEREFORE, by the authority vested in me as President by the 
Constitution and the laws of the United States, I hereby direct the 
following:
Section 1. Behavioral Science Insights Policy Directive.
    (a) Executive departments and agencies (agencies) are encouraged to:

(i) identify policies, programs, and operations where applying behavioral 
science insights may yield substantial improvements in public welfare, 
program outcomes, and program cost effectiveness;

(ii) develop strategies for applying behavioral science insights to 
programs and, where possible, rigorously test and evaluate the impact of 
these insights;

(iii) recruit behavioral science experts to join the Federal Government as 
necessary to achieve the goals of this directive; and

(iv) strengthen agency relationships with the research community to better 
use empirical findings from the behavioral sciences.

    (b) In implementing the policy directives in section (a), agencies 
shall:

(i) identify opportunities to help qualifying individuals, families, 
communities, and businesses access public programs and benefits by, as 
appropriate, streamlining processes that may otherwise limit or delay 
participation--for example, removing administrative hurdles, shortening 
wait times, and simplifying forms;

(ii) improve how information is presented to consumers, borrowers, program 
beneficiaries, and other individuals, whether as directly conveyed by the 
agency, or in setting standards for the presentation of information, by 
considering how the content, format, timing, and medium by which 
information is conveyed affects comprehension and action by individuals, as 
appropriate;

(iii) identify programs that offer choices and carefully consider how the 
presentation and structure of those choices, including the order, number, 
and arrangement of options, can most effectively promote public welfare, as 
appropriate, giving particular consideration to the selection and setting 
of default options; and

(iv) review elements of their policies and programs that are designed to 
encourage or make it easier for Americans to take specific actions, such as 
saving for retirement or completing education programs. In doing so, 
agencies shall consider how the timing, frequency, presentation, and 
labeling of benefits, taxes, subsidies, and other incentives can more 
effectively and efficiently promote those actions, as appropriate. 
Particular attention should be paid to opportunities to use nonfinancial 
incentives.

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    (c) For policies with a regulatory component, agencies are 
encouraged to combine this behavioral science insights policy directive 
with their ongoing review of existing significant regulations to 
identify and reduce regulatory burdens, as appropriate and consistent 
with Executive Order 13563 of January 18, 2011 (Improving Regulation and 
Regulatory Review), and Executive Order 13610 of May 10, 2012 
(Identifying and Reducing Regulatory Burdens).
Sec. 2. Implementation of the Behavioral Science Insights Policy 
Directive. (a) The Social and Behavioral Sciences Team (SBST), under the 
National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) and chaired by the 
Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, shall provide 
agencies with advice and policy guidance to help them execute the policy 
objectives outlined in section 1 of this order, as appropriate.
    (b) The NSTC shall release a yearly report summarizing agency 
implementation of section 1 of this order each year until 2019. Member 
agencies of the SBST are expected to contribute to this report.
    (c) To help execute the policy directive set forth in section 1 of 
this order, the Chair of the SBST shall, within 45 days of the date of 
this order and thereafter as necessary, issue guidance to assist 
agencies in implementing 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 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 order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law 
and subject to the availability of appropriations.
    (c) Independent agencies are strongly encouraged to comply with the 
requirements of this order.
    (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.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    September 15, 2015.
Executive Order 13708 of September 30, 2015

Continuance or Reestablishment of Certain Federal Advisory Committees

By the authority vested in me as President, by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, and consistent with the provisions 
of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), it is 
hereby ordered as follows:

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Section 1. Each advisory committee listed below is continued or, to the 
extent necessary, reestablished until September 30, 2017.
    (a) Committee for the Preservation of the White House; Executive 
Order 11145, as amended (Department of the Interior).
    (b) President's Commission on White House Fellowships; Executive 
Order 11183, as amended (Office of Personnel Management).
    (c) President's Committee on the National Medal of Science; 
Executive Order 11287, as amended (National Science Foundation).
    (d) Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health; 
Executive Order 11612, as amended (Department of Labor).
    (e) President's Export Council; Executive Order 12131, as amended 
(Department of Commerce).
    (f) President's Committee on the International Labor Organization; 
Executive Order 12216, as amended (Department of Labor).
    (g) President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities; Executive 
Order 12367, as amended (National Endowment for the Arts).
    (h) President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory 
Committee; Executive Order 12382, as amended (Department of Homeland 
Security).
    (i) National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee; 
Executive Order 12829, as amended (National Archives and Records 
Administration).
    (j) Trade and Environment Policy Advisory Committee; Executive Order 
12905 (Office of the United States Trade Representative).
    (k) Governmental Advisory Committee to the United States 
Representative to the North American Commission for Environmental 
Cooperation; Executive Order 12915 (Environmental Protection Agency).
    (l) National Advisory Committee to the United States Representative 
to the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation; 
Executive Order 12915 (Environmental Protection Agency).
    (m) Good Neighbor Environmental Board; Executive Order 12916 
(Environmental Protection Agency).
    (n) Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS; Executive Order 
12963, as amended (Department of Health and Human Services).
    (o) President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities; 
Executive Order 12994, as amended (Department of Health and Human 
Services).
    (p) Invasive Species Advisory Committee; Executive Order 13112, as 
amended (Department of the Interior).
    (q) Marine Protected Areas Federal Advisory Committee; Executive 
Order 13158 (Department of Commerce).
    (r) Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health; Executive Order 
13179 (Department of Health and Human Services).
    (s) National Infrastructure Advisory Council; Executive Order 13231, 
as amended (Department of Homeland Security).

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    (t) President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition; Executive 
Order 13265, as amended (Department of Health and Human Services).
    (u) President's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood 
Partnerships; Executive Order 13498 (Department of Health and Human 
Services).
    (v) President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific 
Islanders; Executive Order 13515, as amended (Department of Education).
    (w) Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues; 
Executive Order 13521 (Department of Health and Human Services).
    (x) National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations; 
Executive Order 13522 (Office of Personnel Management).
    (y) U.S. General Services Administration Labor-Management Relations 
Council; Executive Order 13522 (General Services Administration).
    (z) President's Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and 
Universities; Executive Order 13532, as amended (Department of 
Education).
    (aa) President's Management Advisory Board; Executive Order 13538, 
as amended (General Services Administration).
    (bb) President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology; 
Executive Order 13539, as amended (Department of Energy).
    (cc) Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development; 
Executive Order 13540 (Small Business Administration).
    (dd) Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Integrative 
and Public Health; Executive Order 13544 (Department of Health and Human 
Services).
    (ee) State, Local, Tribal, and Private Sector (SLTPS) Policy 
Advisory Committee; Executive Order 13549 (National Archives and Records 
Administration).
    (ff) President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for 
Hispanics; Executive Order 13555, re-established by Executive Order 
13634 (Department of Education).
    (gg) President's Global Development Council; Executive Order 13600, 
as amended (United States Agency for International Development).
    (hh) President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for 
African Americans; Executive Order 13621 (Department of Education).
    (ii) President's Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa; 
Executive Order 13675 (Department of Commerce).
    (jj) Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant 
Bacteria; Executive Order 13676 (Department of Health and Human 
Services).
    (kk) Advisory Council on Wildlife Trafficking; Executive Order 13648 
(Department of the Interior).
    (ll) Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee; initially 
established pursuant to Presidential Memorandum on Improving Spectrum 
Management for the 21st Century (November 30, 2004) (Department of 
Commerce).

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    (mm) National Space-Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing 
Advisory Board; National Security Policy Directive-39, ``U.S. National 
Space-Based Position, Navigation, and Timing Policy'' (December 8, 2004) 
(National Aeronautics and Space Administration).
    (nn) San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee; 
Proclamation 8947 of March 25, 2013 (Department of the Interior).
Sec. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other Executive Order, the 
functions of the President under the Federal Advisory Committee Act that 
are applicable to the committees listed in section 1 of this order shall 
be performed by the head of the department or agency designated after 
each committee, in accordance with the regulations, guidelines, and 
procedures established by the Administrator of General Services.
Sec. 3. Sections 1 and 2 of Executive Order 13652 of September 30, 2013, 
are superseded by sections 1 and 2 of this order.
Sec. 4. Executive Order 12829 of January 6, 1993, is amended in section 
103(c)(2) by striking ``Administrator of General Services'' and 
inserting in lieu thereof ``National Archives and Records 
Administration'' and 103(d) by striking ``Administrator of General 
Services'' and inserting in lieu thereof ``the Archivist of the United 
States''.
Sec. 5. This order shall be effective September 30, 2015.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    September 30, 2015.
Executive Order 13709 of October 2, 2015

National Security Medal

By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United 
States and as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the United 
States, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. In order to more appropriately recognize 
distinguished achievements and outstanding contributions in the field of 
national security, Executive Order 10431 of January 19, 1953, is amended 
as follows:
    (a) Section 2 is amended to read as follows: ``The National Security 
Medal may be awarded to any person, without regard to nationality, 
including members of the Armed Forces of the United States, for 
distinguished achievement or outstanding contribution made on or after 
July 26, 1947, in the field of national security through either 
exceptionally meritorious service performed in a position of high 
responsibility or through an act of heroism requiring personal courage 
of a high degree and complete disregard of personal safety.''; and
    (b) By inserting at the end:
    ``7. Any individual having personal knowledge of the facts of a 
potential recipient's exceptionally meritorious service or act of 
heroism, either as an eyewitness or from the testimony of others who 
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or were eyewitnesses, may recommend the potential recipient as a 
candidate for the award to the Executive Secretary of the National 
Security Council. Any recommendations shall be made with the concurrence 
of the department or agency employing the proposed recipient, if 
appropriate, and be accompanied by complete documentation, including, 
where necessary, certificates, affidavits, or sworn transcripts of 
testimony. Each recommendation for an award shall show the exact status, 
at the time of the rendition of the service on which the recommendation 
is based, with respect to citizenship, employment, and all other 
material factors of the person who is being recommended for the National 
Security Medal. Each recommendation shall contain a draft of an 
appropriate citation to accompany the award of the National Security 
Medal.
    ``8. Upon a determination by the Executive Secretary of the National 
Security Council that the National Security Medal is warranted, and 
following approval by the President, the Executive Secretary shall 
notify the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, which will 
then process the award recommendation, prepare the National Security 
Medal, with any appropriate devices, and deliver the National Security 
Medal to the National Security Council for presentation to the 
recipient.''
Sec. 2. This order supersedes the regulations governing the award of the 
National Security Medal issued with Presidential approval on January 19, 
1953, and published with Executive Order 10431.
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 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,
    October 2, 2015.
Executive Order 13710 of November 12, 2015

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

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

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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, find that 
the situation that gave rise to the declaration of a national emergency 
in Executive Order 13348 of July 22, 2004, with respect to 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, has been significantly altered by Liberia's significant 
advances to promote democracy and the orderly development of its 
political, administrative, and economic institutions, including 
presidential elections in 2005 and 2011, which were internationally 
recognized as freely held; the 2012 conviction of, and 50-year prison 
sentence for, former Liberian President Charles Taylor and the 
affirmation on appeal of that conviction and sentence; and the 
diminished ability of those connected to former Liberian President 
Charles Taylor to undermine Liberia's progress. Accordingly, I hereby 
terminate the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13348, 
revoke that order, and further order:
Section 1. Pursuant to section 202(a) of the NEA (50 U.S.C. 1622(a)), 
termination of the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13348 
shall not affect any action taken or proceeding pending not finally 
concluded or determined as of the effective date of this order, any 
action or proceeding based on any act committed prior to the effective 
date, or any rights or duties that matured or penalties that were 
incurred prior to the effective date of this order.
Sec. 2. 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. 3. (a) This order is effective at 2:00 p.m. eastern standard time 
on November 12, 2015.
    (b) This order shall be transmitted to the Congress and published in 
the Federal Register.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    November 12, 2015.
Executive Order 13711 of November 12, 2015

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

Disputes exist between the New Jersey Transit Rail 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.

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The disputes have not heretofore been adjusted under the provisions of 
the saRailway Labor Act, as amended, 45 U.S.C. 151-188 (RLA).
A first emergency board to investigate and report on these disputes was 
established on July 16, 2015, by Executive Order 13700 of July 15, 2015. 
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 standard time on November 13, 
2015, 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 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 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 Act, 
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, the 
parties to the controversy shall make no change in the conditions out of 
which the disputes arose 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,
    November 12, 2015.

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Executive Order 13712 of November 22, 2015

Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in 
Burundi

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 Burundi, which has been marked by the killing of and 
violence against civilians, unrest, the incitement of imminent violence, 
and significant political repression, and which threatens the peace, 
security, and stability of Burundi, 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 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 Burundi:

    (1) actions or policies that threaten the peace, security, or 
stability of Burundi;
    (2) actions or policies that undermine democratic processes or 
institutions in Burundi;
    (3) human rights abuses;
    (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 other 
conduct that may constitute a serious abuse or violation of human 
rights or a violation of international humanitarian law;
    (5) actions or policies that prohibit, limit, or penalize the 
exercise of freedom of expression or freedom of peaceful assembly;
    (6) the use or recruitment of children by armed groups or 
armed forces;
    (7) the obstruction of the delivery or distribution of, or 
access to, humanitarian assistance; or
    (8) attacks, attempted attacks, or threats against United 
Nations missions, international security presences, or other 
peacekeeping operations;

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  (B) to be a leader or official of:

    (1) an entity, including any government entity or armed group, 
that has, or whose members have, engaged in any of the activities 
described in subsection (a)(ii)(A) of this section; or
    (2) an entity whose property and interests in property are 
blocked pursuant to this order;

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

    (1) any of the activities described in subsection (a)(ii)(A) 
of this section; or
    (2) any person whose property and interests in property are 
blocked pursuant to this order; or

  (D) 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.
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:

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    (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 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 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 standard time on 
November 23, 2015.
Barack Obama
The White House,
    November 22, 2015.

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Executive Order 13713 of December 11, 2015

Half-Day Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal 
Government on Thursday, December 24, 2015

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 for the 
last half of the scheduled workday on Thursday, December 24, 2015, the 
day before 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 
remain on duty for the full scheduled workday on December 24, 2015, for 
reasons of national security, defense, or other public need.
Sec. 3. Thursday, December 24, 2015, 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) 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 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,
    December 11, 2015.
Executive Order 13714 of December 15, 2015

Strengthening the Senior Executive Service

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, in order to strengthen the 
recruitment, hiring, and development of the Federal Government's senior 
executives; I hereby order as follows:

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Section 1. Policy. It is in the national interest to facilitate career 
executive continuity between administrations; to increase senior 
leadership attention to, and involvement in, executive recruitment; to 
reduce unnecessary burdens on applicants for executive positions; and to 
efficiently document demonstrated executive experience. Furthermore, it 
is imperative to periodically explore and promote new selection methods 
that effectively and efficiently identify the most capable and talented 
candidates for executive leadership positions to enhance the breadth and 
diversity of experiences among our Federal executives; to better 
support, recognize, and reward our executives, especially our top 
performers; and to strengthen executive accountability, all while 
maintaining a system that is focused on the public interest and free 
from improper political influence. An important aspect of strengthening 
our Senior Executive Service (SES) members is valuing the work they do 
every day, rewarding excellence, professionalism, and outstanding 
achievement through special act awards, Presidential Rank Awards, and 
other non-monetary and honorary awards. Consistent with the requirements 
of Executive Order 13583 of August 18, 2011 (Establishing a Coordinated 
Government-Wide Initiative to Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the 
Federal Workforce), and with merit-based principles, this order 
continues to support executive departments and agencies (agencies) to 
develop and implement a comprehensive, integrated, and strategic focus 
on diversity and inclusion as a key component of the recruitment, 
hiring, retention, and development of their SES cadre. Pursuing these 
goals will significantly improve the Federal Government's ability to 
serve the American people. Unless otherwise noted, this order applies to 
career members of the SES.
    Section 2 of this order establishes, under the President's 
Management Council (PMC), a Subcommittee to advise the Office of 
Personnel Management (OPM), the PMC, and the President on senior 
executive matters, help monitor execution of an important set of 
executive reforms contained in section 3 of this order, and help keep 
the Federal Government's executive management practices current and 
effective. In order to identify and maximize the use of best practices, 
requirements in sections 3(b)(i)-(iv) of this order will be implemented 
in three phases, with Phase I consisting of seven agencies, which will 
execute those reforms in fiscal year (FY) 2016; Phase II consisting of 
seven agencies, which will execute those reforms in FY 2017; and Phase 
III consisting of all other agencies, which will execute those reforms 
in FY 2018.
Sec. 2. Establishment of PMC Subcommittee to Strengthen the Senior 
Executive Service. There is established the PMC Subcommittee to 
Strengthen the Senior Executive Service (Subcommittee) to inform and 
support Government-wide priorities for improved management of senior 
executives identified by the Deputy Director for Management of the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in consultation with the Director 
of OPM. The Subcommittee shall consist of five members of the PMC: the 
Deputy Director for Management of OMB, the Director of OPM, and three 
other members of the PMC. The Subcommittee will be advised by at least 
two career members of the SES to be determined by the members of the 
Subcommittee, and shall collaborate with the Chief Human Capital 
Officers Council. Expressions of interest to serve on the Subcommittee 
will be solicited, and final selections will be made by the Deputy 
Director for Management of OMB in consultation with the Director of OPM. 
The Subcommittee will advise OPM, members of the PMC, and the President 
on ways to strengthen and

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improve the SES workforce, as outlined in this order. In addition, it 
will identify any Government-wide obstacles it perceives to executive 
management, assist OPM in facilitating career executive continuity 
between administrations, and facilitate communication among the SES 
cadre.
Sec. 3. Requirements. Under the direction, or, in the case of sections 
3(a)(i) and 3(b)(ii) of this order, the guidance, of the Director of 
OPM, and in consultation with OMB and the PMC Subcommittee, agencies 
shall undertake the following actions:
    (a) Actions for Immediate Government-wide Implementation.

(i) Starting in FY 2017, agencies should limit their aggregate spending on 
agency performance awards for SES and Senior Level (SL) and Senior 
Scientific or Professional (ST) employees to 7.5 percent of aggregate SES 
and SL/ST salaries respectively. OMB and OPM shall undertake a review of, 
and revise as appropriate, their current guidance regarding aggregate 
spending on such awards. In addition, agencies should allocate awards in a 
manner that provides meaningfully greater rewards to top performers. Within 
120 days of the date of this order, OPM shall issue, as appropriate, 
additional guidance regarding the distribution of such awards.

(ii) The heads of agencies with SES positions that supervise General 
Schedule (GS) employees shall implement policies, as permitted by and 
consistent with applicable law and regulation, for initial pay setting and 
pay adjustments, as appropriate, for career SES appointees to result in 
compensation exceeding the rates of pay, including locality pay, of their 
subordinate GS employees. Similar policies shall be implemented by heads of 
agencies for Senior Professional (i.e., SL or ST) employees that supervise 
GS employees. Such policies and practices support, recognize, and reward 
agency executives, especially top performers, in a manner commensurate with 
their roles, responsibilities, and contributions, and may increase the 
competitiveness of SES positions with comparable positions outside of 
Government.

(iii) Within 90 days of the date of this order, OPM shall evaluate the 
current Qualifications Review Board (QRB) process and issue guidance to 
agencies about materials that would be acceptable for QRB consideration and 
that will serve as an alternative or replacement to the current lengthy 
essay requirement for QRB submission, which may deter qualified applicants 
for SES positions or put an additional burden on human resources staff. The 
guidance shall also advise agencies about ways to streamline their initial 
application requirements for SES positions, including evaluation of 
options, such as allowing individuals to apply by only submitting a resume-
based application and any additional materials necessary to determine 
relevant qualifications, consistent with the new QRB submission 
requirements.

(iv) Within 120 days of OPM issuing the guidance described in section 
3(a)(iii) of this order, the heads of agencies with SES positions shall 
examine the agency's career SES hiring process and make changes to the 
process to make it more efficient, effective, and less burdensome for all 
participants. Agencies shall simplify the initial application requirements 
for SES positions consistent with the guidance issued in section 3(a)(iii) 
of this order, and should only request critically necessary technical 
qualifications, with the goal of minimizing requirements that may deter

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qualified applicants from applying. Agencies shall also monitor time to 
hire of SES positions, and identify appropriate process improvements or 
other changes that can help reduce time to hire while ensuring high quality 
of hires.

(v) By May 31, 2016, the heads of agencies with 20 or more SES positions 
shall develop and submit to OPM a 2-year plan to increase the number of SES 
members who are rotating to improve talent development, mission delivery 
and collaboration. While agency specific targets will not be required, this 
order establishes a Government-wide goal of 15 percent of SES members 
rotating for a minimum of 120 days (including to different departments, 
agencies, subcomponents, functional areas, sectors, and non-federal 
partners) during FY 2017, and thereafter, in order to ensure the mobility 
of the corps while also maintaining stability of operations. Within 45 days 
of the date of this order, OPM shall issue guidance for implementation of 
section 3(a)(v) of this order. OPM shall evaluate the percentages set forth 
in this subsection on an ongoing basis and make adjustments as necessary 
and appropriate. These plans shall take into consideration the policy 
priorities of the agency, agency needs and rules in the context of 
administration transitions, needs identified in agency hiring plans and 
succession plans, the development opportunities listed in individuals' 
Executive Development Plans (EDP), and the Federal Government's interest in 
cultivating generalist executives with broad and diverse experiences who 
can lead a variety of organizations. These plans shall build on existing 
succession management processes and those established in section 3(b)(i) of 
this order to ensure high potential and top performers have an opportunity 
to cycle through rotations. These plans shall also incorporate, as 
appropriate, flexibilities agencies have such as the Intergovernmental 
Personnel Act (implemented in 5 CFR part 334) to encourage SES members to 
pursue temporary assignments to State and local governments, colleges and 
universities, tribal governments, and other eligible organizations, and to 
better understand the impact of the Federal Government's work on those it 
serves. Finally, these plans shall include an assessment of the degree to 
which these rotation assignments achieve the desired goals for the 
individual and agency.

    (b) Actions for Phased Implementation. Under the direction, or, in 
the case of section 3(b)(ii) of this order, the guidance, of the 
Director of OPM, in consultation with OMB and the PMC Subcommittee, the 
reforms listed in sections 3(b)(i)-(iv) of this order shall be 
implemented by agencies on the following schedule: the Secretaries of 
Defense, Energy, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban 
Development, and Veterans Affairs; the Administrator of General 
Services; and the Director of OPM shall implement these reforms by 
September 30, 2016; the Secretaries of Agriculture, Education, Labor, 
and Transportation, and the Administrators of the National Aeronautics 
and Space Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the 
Small Business Administration shall implement these reforms by September 
30, 2017; the Secretaries of State, the Treasury, the Interior, 
Commerce, and Homeland Security, the Attorney General, and the 
Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development, as well 
as the Directors of OMB and the National Science Foundation, shall 
implement these reforms by September 30, 2018. By October 1 of each 
year, OPM shall issue additional guidance after each phase of 
implementation that reflects lessons learned and any adjustments to 
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the agencies that have implemented them. By the respective date 
specified above, the heads of agencies shall:

(i) Establish an annual talent management and succession planning process 
to assess the development needs of all SES members, and SL and ST employees 
as appropriate, to inform readiness decisions about hiring, career 
development, and executive reassignments and rotations. These assessments 
shall include input from each executive, as well as the executive's 
supervisor, and shall be used to recommend development activities and 
inform the organization's succession planning, decisions about duty 
assignments, and agency hiring plans;

(ii) Proactively recruit individuals for vacant SES positions and regularly 
review those recruitment efforts at the Deputy Secretary (or direct 
designee) level on at least a quarterly basis, consistent with existing 
rules and regulations. Establish a mechanism to track, and raise for 
appropriate senior-level attention, information about each position that 
agencies are seeking to fill, including, at a minimum, source of the 
recruitment, number, quality and diversity (as available) of applicants, 
source of applicants (subcomponent, agency or non-government), and 
timeliness of the hiring process. Use the talent management and succession 
planning process described in section 3(b)(i) of this order and agency 
hiring plans to inform these recruitment efforts; and develop a tailored 
outreach strategy for proactive recruitment for key strategic positions;

(iii) Require supervisors of executives in their agency to work with their 
subordinate executives to update EDPs for each executive required by 5 CFR 
part 412.401, to include at least one developmental activity annually and 
at least one leadership assessment involving employee feedback (for 
example, 360 degree-type reviews) every 3 years to inform each executive's 
developmental needs. In addition, non-career SES and equivalent appointees 
should also have one leadership assessment during their first 2 years, and 
additional assessments every 3 years thereafter; and

(iv) Establish a formal Executive Onboarding Program informed by OPM's 
Enhanced Executive Onboarding Model and Government-Wide Executive 
Onboarding Framework, which shall provide critical support and guidance to 
executives through their first year of service in new positions, consistent 
with guidance to be issued by OPM no later than 60 days after the date of 
this order. Onboarding shall be provided for career and non-career SES, SL 
and ST employees, and SES-equivalent positions.

Sec. 4. Additional Implementation Considerations. (a) Actions for 
Agencies with SES-Equivalent Positions. Certain agencies have 
independent authorities enabling them to establish positions that are 
equivalent to SES or Senior Professional positions, or an executive 
personnel system that includes such positions. Whether the positions or 
employment systems are established in title 5 (for example, FBI/DEA SES) 
or in other titles of the United States Code (for example, Senior 
Foreign Service, Defense Intelligence SES, Senior National Intelligence 
Service), the agency head shall determine the extent to which the agency 
implements policies and processes to support objectives identified in 
sections 3(a) and 3(b) of this order for such positions consistent with 
the agency's authorities and purposes for which the law provides them, 
with such consultation with the Director of OPM, OMB, and the PMC 
Subcommittee as the agency may require.

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    (b) Agency Status and Reporting. Within 45 days of the date of this 
order, OPM will issue guidance, concurrent with guidance in section 
3(a)(v) of this order, that defines regular reporting on the status of 
each agency's implementation of the provisions in 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 OMB 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 15, 2015.
Executive Order 13715 of December 18, 2015

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

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    (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.
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, 2016. The 
other schedules contained herein are effective on the first day of the 
first applicable pay period beginning on or after January 1, 2016.
Sec. 8. Prior Order Superseded. Executive Order 13686 of December 19, 
2014, is superseded as of the effective dates specified in section 7 of 
this order.
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The White House,
    December 18, 2015.

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Subchapter B-- Administrative Orders


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Memorandum of January 15, 2015

Modernizing Federal Leave Policies for Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster 
Care to Recruit and Retain Talent and Improve Productivity

Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies
Now more than ever, our Nation's economic success rests on our ability 
to empower our citizens to choose jobs that best utilize their talents 
and interests. All employers, including the Federal Government, should 
support parents to ensure they can both contribute fully in the 
workplace and also meet the needs of their families. The availability of 
paid maternity leave, for example, has been shown to increase the 
likelihood that mothers return to their jobs following the birth of a 
child, and paid maternity and paternity leave has been shown to improve 
the health and development outcomes of the infant. In addition, it is 
critically important for parents and their newborn or newly adopted 
child to have the opportunity to form strong family attachments and 
relationships.
Men and women both need time to care for their families and should have 
access to workplace flexibilities that help them succeed at work and at 
home. Offering family leave and other workplace flexibilities to parents 
can help achieve the goals of recruiting and retaining talent, lowering 
costly worker turnover, increasing employee engagement, boosting 
employee morale, and ensuring a diverse and inclusive workforce. Yet, 
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lags behind almost every other country in ensuring some form of paid 
parental leave to its Federal workforce; we are the only developed 
country in the world without it.
My memorandum of June 23, 2014 (Enhancing Workplace Flexibilities and 
Work-Life Programs), directs the heads of executive departments and 
agencies (agencies) to more fully utilize workplace flexibilities and 
work-life programs to promote recruitment, retention, employee 
engagement, and workforce productivity. My Administration fully supports 
efforts to align the Federal Government with the parental leave policies 
of leading private sector companies and other industrialized countries, 
and will continue to take administrative steps to modernize leave 
policies to better support Federal employees.
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, and to further build on these 
important goals and the work currently underway by the Office of 
Personnel Management (OPM) and other agencies to review existing 
personnel policies, I hereby direct as follows:
Section 1. Advanced Sick and Annual Leave. (a) Agencies shall ensure 
that, to the extent permitted by law, their policies offer 240 hours of 
advanced sick leave, at the request of an employee and in appropriate 
circumstances, in connection with the birth or adoption of a child or 
for other sick leave eligible uses. This benefit shall be provided for 
purposes specified in law and regulation irrespective of existing leave 
balances. Within 60 days of OPM issuing its guidance pursuant to section 
3 of this memorandum, agencies shall make any necessary changes to their 
policies to implement this section.
    (b) Agencies shall ensure that their policies offer the maximum 
amount of advanced annual leave permitted by law, at the request of an 
employee, for foster care placement in their home or bonding with a 
healthy newborn or newly adopted child. This benefit shall be provided 
for purposes specified in law and regulation irrespective of existing 
leave balances. Within 60 days of OPM issuing its guidance pursuant to 
section 3 of this memorandum, agencies shall make any necessary changes 
to their policies to implement this section.
Sec. 2. Emergency Backup Dependent Care. Agencies shall consider, 
consistent with existing resources, providing access to affordable 
emergency backup dependent care services such as through an Employee 
Assistance Program.
Sec. 3. Update Leave Policies. (a) In coordination with the agency 
review and related OPM summary report of workplace flexibilities and 
work-life policies required by sections 4 and 5 of my memorandum of June 
23, 2014, agencies shall make necessary changes to their policies and 
practices to ensure that employees experiencing the birth or adoption of 
a child, foster care placement in their home, or who have other 
circumstances eligible for sick or annual leave are aware of the full 
range of benefits to which they are entitled. These changes shall also 
ensure that discretionary flexibilities are used to the maximum extent 
practicable, in accordance with the laws and regulations governing these 
programs and consistent with mission needs, and that employees 
understand the benefits for which they may qualify. Any necessary 
changes to agency policies required by this section shall be made as 
soon as possible, and no later than January 1, 2016.

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    (b) For purposes of the changes required by subsection (a) of this 
section, agencies shall review policies with respect to the following 
required benefits:

(i) use of accrued sick leave (including period of incapacitation for birth 
mother, care of birth mother during period of incapacitation, doctor 
appointments for birth parents or newborn child, or any periods of time 
during which adoptive parents are ordered or required by an adoption agency 
or by a court to take time off from work to care for the adopted child);

(ii) leave pursuant to the Family and Medical Leave Act (including 
intermittent leave for childbirth, adoption, or foster care placement in 
the home; and leave without pay or substitution of appropriate paid leave 
in accordance with law and regulation);

(iii) use of accrued annual leave;

(iv) use of leave without pay for a longer period than what is provided for 
under the Family and Medical Leave Act; and

(v) break times and private space for nursing mothers.

    (c) For purposes of the changes required by subsection (a) of this 
section, agencies shall ensure those changes provide to the maximum 
extent practicable the following discretionary benefits:

(i) advancement of sick or annual leave, consistent with the requirements 
set forth in section 1 of this memorandum;

(ii) donated annual leave under the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program;

(iii) donated annual leave under the Voluntary Leave Bank Program;

(iv) emergency backup dependent care services, such as through an Employee 
Assistance Program;

(v) telework; and

(vi) flexible work schedules, including part-time schedules and job sharing 
arrangements.

    (d) Within 90 days of the date of this memorandum, OPM shall issue 
guidance to agencies regarding implementing advanced sick and annual 
leave policies, including their application to part-time employees. The 
OPM summary report of workplace flexibilities and work-life policies 
required by section 4 of my memorandum of June 23, 2014, shall provide 
further guidance to implement this memorandum.
Sec. 4. 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.

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

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, January 15, 2015.
Memorandum of January 16, 2015

Expanding Federal Support for Predevelopment Activities for Nonfederal 
Domestic Infrastructure Assets

Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies
The United States is significantly underinvesting in both the 
maintenance of existing public infrastructure and the development of new 
infrastructure projects. While there is no replacement for adequate 
public funding, innovative financing options and increased collaboration 
between the private and public sectors can help to increase overall 
investment in infrastructure.
However, a major challenge for innovative infrastructure projects, 
whether using emerging technologies or alternative financing, is the 
lack of funding for the phases of infrastructure project development 
that precede actual construction. Infrastructure projects require 
upfront costs, commonly known as ``predevelopment'' costs, for 
activities such as project and system planning, economic impact 
analyses, preliminary engineering assessments, and environmental review. 
Although only accounting for a small percentage of total costs, 
predevelopment activities have considerable influence on which projects 
will move forward, where and how they will be built, who will fund them, 
and who will benefit from them. Yet, in light of factors like fiscal 
constraints, the extent of overall needs, and risk aversion, State, 
local, and tribal governments tend to focus scarce resources on 
constructing and developing conventional projects and addressing their 
most critical infrastructure needs, thereby underinvesting in 
predevelopment.
Greater attention to the predevelopment phase could yield a range of 
benefits--for example, providing the opportunity to develop longer-term, 
more innovative, and more complex infrastructure projects and 
facilitating assessment of a range of financing approaches, including 
public-private partnerships. Additional investment in predevelopment 
costs also may enable State, local, and tribal governments to utilize 
innovations in infrastructure design and emerging technologies, reduce 
long-term costs to infrastructure project users, and provide other 
benefits, such as improved environmental performance and enhanced 
resilience to climate change.
The Federal Government can meaningfully expand opportunities for public-
private collaboration, encourage more transformational projects, and 
improve project outcomes by encouraging Federal investment in robust 
predevelopment activities and providing other forms of support, such as 
technical assistance, to communities during the predevelopment phase.

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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. Policy. It shall be the policy of the Federal Government for 
all executive departments and agencies (agencies) that provide grants, 
technical assistance, and other forms of support for nonfederal domestic 
infrastructure assets, or regulate the development of these 
infrastructure assets, to actively support nonfederal predevelopment 
activities with all available tools, including grants, technical 
assistance, and regulatory changes, to the extent permitted by law and 
consistent with agency mission. Agencies shall seek to make 
predevelopment funding and support available, as permitted by law and 
consistent with agency mission and where it is in the public interest 
and does not supplant existing public investment, to encourage 
opportunities for private sector investment. Agencies shall pay 
particular attention to predevelopment activities in sectors where 
State, local, and tribal governments have traditionally played a 
significant role, such as surface transportation, drinking water, sewage 
and storm water management systems, landside ports, and social 
infrastructure like schools and community facilities.
Sec. 2. Definitions. For the purposes of this memorandum:
    (a) ``Predevelopment activities'' means activities that provide 
decisionmakers with the opportunity to identify and assess potential 
infrastructure projects and modifications to existing infrastructure 
projects, and to advance those projects from the conceptual phase to 
actual construction. Predevelopment activities include:

(i) project planning, feasibility studies, economic assessments and cost-
benefit analyses, and public benefit studies and value-for-money analyses;

(ii) design and engineering;

(iii) financial planning (including the identification of funding and 
financing options);

(iv) permitting, environmental review, and regulatory processes;

(v) assessment of the impacts of potential projects on the area, including 
the effect on communities, the environment, the workforce, and wages and 
benefits, as well as assessment of infrastructure vulnerability and 
resilience to climate change and other risks; and

(vi) public outreach and community engagement.

    (b) ``Predevelopment funding'' means funding for predevelopment 
activities and associated costs, such as flexible staff, external 
advisors, convening potential investment partners, and associated legal 
costs directly related to predevelopment activities.
Sec. 3. Federal Action to Support Predevelopment Activities. Agencies 
shall take the following actions to support predevelopment activities:
    (a) the Department of Commerce, through the Economic Development 
Administration's Public Works grants and Economic Adjustment Assistance 
grants, and consistent with the programs' mission and goals, shall take 
steps to increase assistance for the predevelopment phase of 
infrastructure projects;

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    (b) the Department of Transportation shall develop guidance to 
clarify where predevelopment activities are eligible for funding through 
its programs. To further encourage early collaboration in the project 
development process, the Department of Transportation shall also clarify 
options for providing early feedback into environmental review 
processes;
    (c) the Department of Homeland Security shall clarify for grantees 
where predevelopment funding is available through the Hazard Mitigation 
Grant Program;
    (d) the Department of Housing and Urban Development shall clarify 
for grantees how the Community Development Block Grant program and other 
Federal funding sources can be used for predevelopment activities;
    (e) the Department of Agriculture shall develop guidance to clarify 
where predevelopment activities are eligible for funding through its 
programs, including grants for water and waste projects pursuant to 7 
CFR 1780.1 et seq., the Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural 
Communities and Households Program, the Community Facilities Grant 
program, and the Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations Program. To 
encourage innovative predevelopment work, the Department of Agriculture 
shall also train Water and Environmental Programs field staff on 
predevelopment best practices and prioritize predevelopment in the 
Department of Agriculture's project development process; and
    (f) the other members of the Working Group established in section 3 
of my memorandum of July 17, 2014 (Expanding Public-Private 
Collaboration on Infrastructure Development and Financing), shall take 
such steps as appropriate to clarify program eligibilities related to 
predevelopment activities for nonfederal domestic infrastructure assets.
Sec. 4. Implementation, Public Education, and Best Practices. The 
Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Labor, Housing and Urban 
Development, Transportation, Energy, and Homeland Security, and the 
Environmental Protection Agency shall develop plans for implementing the 
requirements of this memorandum, providing technical assistance to 
nonfederal actors engaged in predevelopment activities, and educating 
grantees and the public on the benefits of predevelopment and the 
Federal resources available for these activities. These agencies shall 
also work together to develop a guide for nonfederal actors undertaking 
nonfederal predevelopment activities that includes best practices on how 
to evaluate and compare traditional and alternative financing 
strategies. No later than 60 days after the date of this memorandum, 
these agencies shall provide these plans and the best practice guide to 
the Director of the National Economic Council. Subsequently, these 
agencies shall provide regular updates to the Director of the National 
Economic Council on their progress in increasing support for 
predevelopment activities.
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 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 memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any 
right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in 
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party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, 
its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
    (c) The Secretary of Transportation is hereby authorized and 
directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, January 16, 2015.
Notice of January 21, 2015

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 terrorists that 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.
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. For this 
reason, the national emergency declared on January 23, 1995, and the 
measures adopted to deal with that emergency must continue in effect 
beyond January 23, 2015. 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, 2015.

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Order of February 2, 2015

Sequestration Order for Fiscal Year 2016 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, 2015, direct spending 
budgetary resources for fiscal year 2016 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 February 2, 2015.
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 February 2, 2015, prepared 
pursuant to section 251A(9) of the Act.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, February 2, 2015.
Notice of February 4, 2015

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 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.
The Government of C[ocirc]te d'Ivoire and its people continue to make 
significant progress in promotion of democratic, social, and economic 
development. The United States also supports the advancement of 
impartial justice in C[ocirc]te d'Ivoire as well as the Government of 
C[ocirc]te d'Ivoire's efforts to prepare for a peaceful, fair, and 
transparent presidential election in 2015, which will be an important 
milestone in C[ocirc]te d'Ivoire's progress. The United States is 
committed to helping C[ocirc]te d'Ivoire strengthen its democracy, and 
we look forward to working with the Government and people of C[ocirc]te 
d'Ivoire to ensure continued progress and lasting peace for all

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Ivorians. We urge all sides to work for the benefit of the country as a 
whole by rejecting violence and participating in the electoral process.
While the Government of C[ocirc]te d'Ivoire and its people continue to 
make progress toward 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, 2015. 
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, 2015.
Memorandum of February 15, 2015

 Promoting Economic Competitiveness While Safeguarding Privacy, Civil 
Rights, and Civil Liberties in Domestic Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) technology continues to improve rapidly, 
and increasingly UAS are able to perform a variety of missions with 
greater operational flexibility and at a lower cost than comparable 
manned aircraft. A wide spectrum of domestic users--including industry, 
private citizens, and Federal, State, local, tribal, and territorial 
governments--are using or expect to use these systems, which may play a 
transformative role in fields as diverse as urban infrastructure 
management, farming, public safety, coastal security, military training, 
search and rescue, and disaster response.
The Congress recognized the potential wide-ranging benefits of UAS 
operations within the United States in the FAA Modernization and Reform 
Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-95), which requires a plan to safely 
integrate civil UAS into the National Airspace System (NAS) by September 
30, 2015. As compared to manned aircraft, UAS may provide lower-cost 
operation and augment existing capabilities while reducing risks to 
human life. Estimates suggest the positive economic impact to U.S. 
industry of the integration of UAS into the NAS could be substantial and 
likely will grow for the foreseeable future.
As UAS are integrated into the NAS, the Federal Government will take 
steps to ensure that the integration takes into account not only our 
economic competitiveness and public safety, but also the privacy, civil 
rights, and civil liberties concerns these systems may raise.

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By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, and in order to establish 
transparent principles that govern the Federal Government's use of UAS 
in the NAS, and to promote the responsible use of this technology in the 
private and commercial sectors, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. UAS Policies and Procedures for Federal Government Use. The 
Federal Government currently operates UAS in the United States for 
several purposes, including to manage Federal lands, monitor wildfires, 
conduct scientific research, monitor our borders, support law 
enforcement, and effectively train our military. As with information 
collected by the Federal Government using any technology, where UAS is 
the platform for collection, information must be collected, used, 
retained, and disseminated consistent with the Constitution, Federal 
law, and other applicable regulations and policies. Agencies must, for 
example, comply with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a) (the 
``Privacy Act''), which, among other things, restricts the collection 
and dissemination of individuals' information that is maintained in 
systems of records, including personally identifiable information (PII), 
and permits individuals to seek access to and amendment of records.
    (a) Privacy Protections. Particularly in light of the diverse 
potential uses of UAS in the NAS, expected advancements in UAS 
technologies, and the anticipated increase in UAS use in the future, the 
Federal Government shall take steps to ensure that privacy protections 
and policies relative to UAS continue to keep pace with these 
developments. Accordingly, agencies shall, prior to deployment of new 
UAS technology and at least every 3 years, examine their existing UAS 
policies and procedures relating to the collection, use, retention, and 
dissemination of information obtained by UAS, to ensure that privacy, 
civil rights, and civil liberties are protected. Agencies shall update 
their policies and procedures, or issue new policies and procedures, as 
necessary. In addition to requiring compliance with the Privacy Act in 
applicable circumstances, agencies that collect information through UAS 
in the NAS shall ensure that their policies and procedures with respect 
to such information incorporate the following requirements:

(i) Collection and Use. Agencies shall only collect information using UAS, 
or use UAS-collected information, to the extent that such collection or use 
is consistent with and relevant to an authorized purpose.

(ii) Retention. Information collected using UAS that may contain PII shall 
not be retained for more than 180 days unless retention of the information 
is determined to be necessary to an authorized mission of the retaining 
agency, is maintained in a system of records covered by the Privacy Act, or 
is required to be retained for a longer period by any other applicable law 
or regulation.

(iii) Dissemination. UAS-collected information that is not maintained in a 
system of records covered by the Privacy Act shall not be disseminated 
outside of the agency unless dissemination is required by law, or fulfills 
an authorized purpose and complies with agency requirements.

    (b) Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Protections. To protect civil 
rights and civil liberties, agencies shall:

(i) ensure that policies are in place to prohibit the collection, use, 
retention, or dissemination of data in any manner that would violate the 
First Amendment or in any manner that would discriminate against persons

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based upon their ethnicity, race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual 
orientation, or gender identity, in violation of law;

(ii) ensure that UAS activities are performed in a manner consistent with 
the Constitution and applicable laws, Executive Orders, and other 
Presidential directives; and

(iii) ensure that adequate procedures are in place to receive, investigate, 
and address, as appropriate, privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties 
complaints.

    (c) Accountability. To provide for effective oversight, agencies 
shall:

(i) ensure that oversight procedures for agencies' UAS use, including 
audits or assessments, comply with existing agency policies and 
regulations;

(ii) verify the existence of rules of conduct and training for Federal 
Government personnel and contractors who work on UAS programs, and 
procedures for reporting suspected cases of misuse or abuse of UAS 
technologies;

(iii) establish policies and procedures, or confirm that policies and 
procedures are in place, that provide meaningful oversight of individuals 
who have access to sensitive information (including any PII) collected 
using UAS;

(iv) ensure that any data-sharing agreements or policies, data use 
policies, and record management policies applicable to UAS conform to 
applicable laws, regulations, and policies;

(v) establish policies and procedures, or confirm that policies and 
procedures are in place, to authorize the use of UAS in response to a 
request for UAS assistance in support of Federal, State, local, tribal, or 
territorial government operations; and

(vi) require that State, local, tribal, and territorial government 
recipients of Federal grant funding for the purchase or use of UAS for 
their own operations have in place policies and procedures to safeguard 
individuals' privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties prior to expending 
such funds.

    (d) Transparency. To promote transparency about their UAS activities 
within the NAS, agencies that use UAS shall, while not revealing 
information that could reasonably be expected to compromise law 
enforcement or national security:

(i) provide notice to the public regarding where the agency's UAS are 
authorized to operate in the NAS;

(ii) keep the public informed about the agency's UAS program as well as 
changes that would significantly affect privacy, civil rights, or civil 
liberties; and

(iii) make available to the public, on an annual basis, a general summary 
of the agency's UAS operations during the previous fiscal year, to include 
a brief description of types or categories of missions flown, and the 
number of times the agency provided assistance to other agencies, or to 
State, local, tribal, or territorial governments.

    (e) Reports. Within 180 days of the date of this memorandum, 
agencies shall provide the President with a status report on the 
implementation of

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this section. Within 1 year of the date of this memorandum, agencies 
shall publish information on how to access their publicly available 
policies and procedures implementing this section.
Sec. 2. Multi-stakeholder Engagement Process. In addition to the Federal 
uses of UAS described in section 1 of this memorandum, the combination 
of greater operational flexibility, lower capital requirements, and 
lower operating costs could allow UAS to be a transformative technology 
in the commercial and private sectors for fields as diverse as urban 
infrastructure management, farming, and disaster response. Although 
these opportunities will enhance American economic competitiveness, our 
Nation must be mindful of the potential implications for privacy, civil 
rights, and civil liberties. The Federal Government is committed to 
promoting the responsible use of this technology in a way that does not 
diminish rights and freedoms.
    (a) There is hereby established a multi-stakeholder engagement 
process to develop and communicate best practices for privacy, 
accountability, and transparency issues regarding commercial and private 
UAS use in the NAS. The process will include stakeholders from the 
private sector.
    (b) Within 90 days of the date of this memorandum, the Department of 
Commerce, through the National Telecommunications and Information 
Administration, and in consultation with other interested agencies, will 
initiate this multi-stakeholder engagement process to develop a 
framework regarding privacy, accountability, and transparency for 
commercial and private UAS use. For this process, commercial and private 
use includes the use of UAS for commercial purposes as civil aircraft, 
even if the use would qualify a UAS as a public aircraft under 49 U.S.C. 
40102(a)(41) and 40125. The process shall not focus on law enforcement 
or other noncommercial governmental use.
Sec. 3. Definitions. As used in this memorandum:
    (a) ``Agencies'' means executive departments and agencies of the 
Federal Government that conduct UAS operations in the NAS.
    (b) ``Federal Government use'' means operations in which agencies 
operate UAS in the NAS. Federal Government use includes agency UAS 
operations on behalf of another agency or on behalf of a State, local, 
tribal, or territorial government, or when a nongovernmental entity 
operates UAS on behalf of an agency.
    (c) ``National Airspace System'' means the common network of U.S. 
airspace; air navigation facilities, equipment, and services; airports 
or landing areas; aeronautical charts, information, and services; 
related rules, regulations, and procedures; technical information; and 
manpower and material. Included in this definition are system components 
shared jointly by the Departments of Defense, Transportation, and 
Homeland Security.
    (d) ``Unmanned Aircraft System'' means an unmanned aircraft (an 
aircraft that is operated without direct human intervention from within 
or on the aircraft) and associated elements (including communication 
links and components that control the unmanned aircraft) that are 
required for the pilot or system operator in command to operate safely 
and efficiently in the NAS.
    (e) ``Personally identifiable information'' refers to information 
that can be used to distinguish or trace an individual's identity, 
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linkable to a specific individual, as set forth in Office of Management 
and Budget Memorandum M-07-16 (May 22, 2007) and Office of Management 
and Budget Memorandum M-10-23 (June 25, 2010).
Sec. 4. General Provisions. (a) This memorandum complements and is not 
intended to supersede existing laws and policies for UAS operations in 
the NAS, including the National Strategy for Aviation Security and its 
supporting plans, the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, the 
Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) Integration of Civil UAS in 
the NAS Roadmap, and the FAA's UAS Comprehensive Plan.
    (b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable 
law, and subject to the availability of appropriations.
    (c) 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.

    (d) Independent agencies are strongly encouraged to comply with this 
memorandum.
    (e) 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.
    (f) The Secretary of Commerce is hereby authorized and directed to 
publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, February 15, 2015.
Memorandum of February 19, 2015

Delegation of Authority Under the Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014

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 order as follows:
I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the authority to prepare and 
submit to the Congress the reports and strategies required by 
subsections 6(b), 7(d), 9(c), and 10(c) of the Ukraine Freedom Support 
Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-272) (the ``Act'').

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Any reference in this memorandum to the Act shall be deemed to be a 
reference to any future Act that is the same or substantially the same 
as such provision.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the 
Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, February 19, 2015.
Presidential Determination No. 2015-4 of February 20, 2015

Determination and Waiver Pursuant to Section 1209 of the Carl Levin and 
Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 2015 Regarding the Provision of Assistance to Appropriately Vetted 
Elements of the Syrian Opposition

Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense
Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws 
of the United States, including section 1209 of the Carl Levin and 
Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 
Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 (Public Law 113-291), I hereby:
-- determine that sections 40 and 40A of the Arms Export Control Act; 
section 2249a of Title 10, U.S. Code; and Chapter 137 of Title 10, U.S. 
Code, would impede national security objectives of the United States by 
prohibiting, restricting, delaying, or otherwise limiting the provision 
of assistance, including training, equipment, supplies, stipends, 
construction of training and associated facilities, and sustainment, to 
appropriately vetted elements of the Syrian opposition and other 
appropriately vetted Syrian groups and individuals; and
-- waive said provisions of law, to the extent necessary to allow the 
Department of Defense, with the coordination of the Department of State, 
to carry out the purposes of section 1209 of the NDAA FY 2015.
You are hereby authorized and directed to report this determination and 
the accompanying Memorandum of Justification to the Congress and publish 
the determination in the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, February 20, 2015.

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Notice of February 23, 2015

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 the unusual and extraordinary threat 
to the national security and foreign policy of the United States 
constituted by the actions of Colonel Muammar Qadhafi, his government, 
and close associates, who took 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.
The situation in Libya 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 the diversion of assets or other abuse by 
certain members of Qadhafi's family and other former regime officials.
For this reason, 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, 2015. 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 23, 2015.
Notice of February 25, 2015

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. 
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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, 2015.
Memorandum of February 25, 2015

Establishment of the Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center

Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of Defense[,] the 
Secretary of the Treasury[,] the Secretary of Commerce[,] the Attorney 
General[,] the Secretary of Homeland Security[,] the Director of 
National Intelligence[,] the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff[,] 
the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency[,] the Director of the 
Federal Bureau of Investigation[, and] the Director of the National 
Security Agency
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States of America, I hereby direct as follows:
Section 1. Establishment of the Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration 
Center. The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) shall establish a 
Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center (CTIIC). Executive 
departments and agencies (agencies) shall support the DNI's efforts to 
establish the CTIIC, including by providing, as appropriate, personnel 
and resources needed for the CTIIC to reach full operating capability by 
the end of fiscal year 2016.
Sec. 2. Responsibilities of the Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration 
Center. The CTIIC shall:
    (a) provide integrated all-source analysis of intelligence related 
to foreign cyber threats or related to cyber incidents affecting U.S. 
national interests;
    (b) support the National Cybersecurity and Communications 
Integration Center, the National Cyber Investigative Joint Task Force, 
U.S. Cyber Command, and other relevant United States Government entities 
by providing access to intelligence necessary to carry out their 
respective missions;
    (c) oversee the development and implementation of intelligence 
sharing capabilities (including systems, programs, policies, and 
standards) to enhance shared situational awareness of intelligence 
related to foreign cyber threats or related to cyber incidents affecting 
U.S. national interests among the organizations referenced in subsection 
(b) of this section;

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    (d) ensure that indicators of malicious cyber activity and, as 
appropriate, related threat reporting contained in intelligence channels 
are downgraded to the lowest classification possible for distribution to 
both United States Government and U.S. private sector entities through 
the mechanism described in section 4 of Executive Order 13636 of 
February 12, 2013 (Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity); and
    (e) facilitate and support interagency efforts to develop and 
implement coordinated plans to counter foreign cyber threats to U.S. 
national interests using all instruments of national power, including 
diplomatic, economic, military, intelligence, homeland security, and law 
enforcement activities.
Sec. 3. Implementation. (a) Agencies shall provide the CTIIC with all 
intelligence related to foreign cyber threats or related to cyber 
incidents affecting U.S. national interests, subject to applicable law 
and policy. The CTIIC shall access, assess, use, retain, and disseminate 
such information, in a manner that protects privacy and civil liberties 
and is consistent with applicable law, Executive Orders, Presidential 
directives, and guidelines, such as guidelines established under section 
102A(b) of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended, Executive 
Order 12333 of December 4, 1981 (United States Intelligence Activities), 
as amended, and Presidential Policy Directive-28; and that is consistent 
with the need to protect sources and methods.
    (b) Within 90 days of the date of this memorandum, the DNI, in 
consultation with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the 
Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Director of 
the Central Intelligence Agency, the Director of the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation, and the Director of the National Security Agency shall 
provide a status report to the Director of the Office of Management and 
Budget and the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and 
Counterterrorism on the establishment of the CTIIC. This report shall 
further refine the CTIIC's mission, roles, and responsibilities, 
consistent with this memorandum, ensuring that those roles and 
responsibilities are appropriately aligned with other Presidential 
policies as well as existing policy coordination mechanisms.
Sec. 4. Privacy and Civil Liberties Protections. Agencies providing 
information to the CTIIC shall ensure that privacy and civil liberties 
protections are provided in the course of implementing this memorandum. 
Such protections shall be based upon the Fair Information Practice 
Principles or other privacy and civil liberties policies, principles, 
and frameworks as they apply to each agency's activities.
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 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.

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

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, February 25, 2015.
Notice of March 3, 2015

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Ukraine

On March 6, 2014, by Executive Order 13660, 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 persons 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.
On March 16, 2014, I issued Executive Order 13661, which expanded the 
scope of the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13660, and 
found that the actions and policies of the Government of the Russian 
Federation with respect to 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.
On March 20, 2014, I issued Executive Order 13662, which further 
expanded the scope of the national emergency declared in Executive Order 
13660, as expanded in scope in Executive Order 13661, and found 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.
On December 19, 2014, I issued Executive Order 13685, to take additional 
steps to address the Russian occupation of the Crimea region of Ukraine.
The actions and policies addressed in these Executive Orders 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 March 6, 2014, and the measures adopted on that 
date, on March 16, 2014, on March 20, 2014, and December 19, 2014, to 
deal with that emergency, must continue in effect beyond March 6, 2015. 
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 13660.

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This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    March 3, 2015.
Notice of March 3, 2015

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, 2015. 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,
    March 3, 2015.

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Memorandum of March 4, 2015

Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 1209(b)(2) of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015

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 the functions and authorities 
vested in the President by section 1209(b)(2) of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113-291) (the 
``Act'') to the Secretary of State.
Any reference in this memorandum to the Act shall be deemed to be a 
reference to any future Act that is the same or substantially the same 
as such provision.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the 
Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, March 4, 2015.
Memorandum of March 10, 2015

Student Aid Bill of Rights To Help Ensure Affordable Loan Repayment

Memorandum for the Secretary of the Treasury[,] the Secretary of 
Education[,] the Commissioner of Social Security[,] the Director of the 
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau[,] the Director of the Office of 
Management and Budget[,] the Director of the Office of Science and 
Technology Policy[, and] the Director of the Domestic Policy Council
America thrived in the 20th century in large part because we had the 
most educated workforce in the world. Today, more than ever, Americans 
need knowledge and skills to meet the demands of a growing global 
economy. Since many students borrow to pay for postsecondary education, 
it is imperative they be able to manage their debt as they embark on 
their careers.
My Administration has taken historic action to ensure that college 
remains affordable and student debt remains manageable. We have 
eliminated tens of billions of dollars in student loan subsidies paid to 
banks in order to increase the maximum Pell grant by nearly $1,000 and 
provide a path for borrowers to limit payments on many student loans to 
10 percent of income, and we have worked with the Congress to enact the 
American Opportunity Tax Credit, worth $10,000 over 4 years of college. 
We have promoted innovation and competition to bring down college costs, 
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completion rates, and given consumers clear, transparent information on 
college performance.
College remains an excellent investment, and student loans enable many 
who could not otherwise do so to access further education. However, 
there is more work to do to help students repay their loans responsibly. 
In 2013, college graduates owed an average of $28,400 in Federal and 
private loans. More than one in eight Federal borrowers default on their 
loans within 3 years of leaving school. My Administration has already 
put in place significant protections that ensure borrowers with credit 
cards and mortgages are treated fairly. We can and should do much more 
to give students affordable ways to meet their responsibilities and 
repay their loans.
Now is the time for stronger protections for the more than 40 million 
Americans with student loan debt. All student loan borrowers should have 
access to an efficient and responsive complaint and feedback system that 
holds loan servicers accountable and promotes transparency, the 
information and flexibility they need to repay their loan responsibly 
and avoid default, and protections to ensure that they will be treated 
fairly even if they struggle to repay their loans.
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. State-of-the-Art Complaint and Feedback System.
    (a) Complaints and Feedback Regarding Federal Financial Aid. By July 
1, 2016, the Secretary of Education shall develop and implement a simple 
process for borrowers to file complaints regarding Federal financial 
aid, including those pertaining to lenders, loan servicers, private 
collection agencies, and institutions of higher education. The process 
shall allow people to file a complaint and monitor its progress toward 
resolution. In addition, the Department of Education will provide data 
from the complaint system to other enforcement agencies that are 
responsible for oversight of Federal student loan lenders, loan 
servicers, private collection agencies, and institutions of higher 
education. By October 1, 2017, and annually thereafter, the Department 
of Education shall publish a report summarizing and analyzing the 
content in and resolution of borrower complaints and feedback received 
through the process. By October 1, 2015, the Secretary of Education 
shall report to the President, through the Director of the Domestic 
Policy Council and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, 
on the optimal way to address other student complaints regarding 
institutions of higher education that participate in Federal student 
financial aid programs.
    (b) Coordination Among Other Enforcement Agencies. By October 1, 
2015, the Secretary of Education shall, in consultation with the 
Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, recommend to the 
President, through the Director of the Domestic Policy Council and the 
Director of the Office of Management and Budget, a process for sharing 
information with relevant enforcement agencies so that those enforcement 
agencies may refer matters where there may be violations of consumer 
protection law.
Sec. 2. Helping Borrowers Repay Their Loans and Avoid Default.
    (a) Higher Standards for Federal Direct Loan Servicing. By January 
1, 2016, the Secretary of Education shall require all Federal Direct 
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loan servicers to provide enhanced disclosures to borrowers and 
strengthened consumer protections. These disclosures and consumer 
protections shall be improved throughout the loan repayment process, and 
shall include disclosures to borrowers regarding loan transfers from one 
servicer to another and notifications when borrowers become delinquent 
or have incomplete applications to change repayment plans. As soon as 
practicable, the Secretary shall direct all Federal Direct student loan 
servicers to apply prepayments to loans with the highest interest rate 
to ensure consistency across servicers, unless otherwise instructed by 
borrowers.
    (b) Regular Review of Student Loan Performance and Borrower Trends. 
The Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Secretary of 
Education shall convene quarterly an interagency task force consisting 
of the Department of the Treasury, Department of Education, Office of 
Management and Budget, and Domestic Policy Council to monitor trends in 
the student loan portfolio, budget costs, and borrower assistance 
efforts. No later than August 1, 2015, the task force shall review 
recommendations for the Department of Education from its members and the 
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on best practices in performance-
based contracting to better ensure that servicers help borrowers 
responsibly make affordable monthly payments on their student loans.
    (c) Additional Protections for Student Loan Borrowers. By October 1, 
2015, the Secretary of Education, in consultation with the Secretary of 
the Treasury and the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection 
Bureau, shall issue a report to the President, through the Director of 
the Domestic Policy Council and the Director of the Office of Management 
and Budget, on (i) whether statutory or regulatory changes are needed to 
current provisions that permit the Secretary of Education to specify 
acts or omissions at institutions of higher education that borrowers may 
assert as a defense to repayment of a direct loan; and (ii) after 
assessing the potential applicability of consumer protections in the 
mortgage and credit card markets to student loans, recommendations for 
statutory or regulatory changes in this area, including, where 
appropriate, strong servicing standards, flexible repayment 
opportunities for all student loan borrowers, and changes to bankruptcy 
laws.
    (d) Higher Customer Service Standards in Income-Driven Repayment 
Plans. By October 1, 2015, the Secretary of Education and the Secretary 
of the Treasury shall report to the President, through the Director of 
the Domestic Policy Council and the Director of the Office of Management 
and Budget, on the feasibility of developing a system to give borrowers 
the opportunity to authorize the Internal Revenue Service to release 
income information for multiple years for the purposes of automatically 
determining monthly payments under income-driven repayment plans.
    (e) Finding New and Better Ways to Communicate with Student Loan 
Borrowers. By January 1, 2016, the Secretary of Education shall report 
to the President, through the Director of the Domestic Policy Council, 
on the findings of a pilot program to test new methods for communicating 
with borrowers who have Federal Direct student loans on which they are 
at least 140 days delinquent but which have not entered default. By 
January 1, 2017, the Secretary shall also, in consultation with the 
Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, 
develop and implement at least five behaviorally designed pilot programs 
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effective ways to communicate with borrowers to maximize successful 
borrower repayment and help reduce delinquency and default and report to 
the President, through the Director of the Domestic Policy Council, on 
the status and results of those pilot programs.
    (f) Making it Easier for Federal Direct Student Loan Borrowers to 
Repay Their Student Loans. As soon as practicable, the Secretary of 
Education shall establish a centralized point of access for all Federal 
student loan borrowers in repayment, including a central location for 
account information and payment processing for all Federal student loan 
servicing, regardless of the specific servicer.
Sec. 3. Fair Treatment for Struggling and Distressed Borrowers.
    (a) Raising Standards for Student Loan Debt Collectors. By July 1, 
2015, the Secretary of Education shall implement actions to ensure that 
the debt collection process for defaulted Federal student loans is fair, 
transparent, charges reasonable fees to defaulted borrowers, and 
effectively assists borrowers in meeting their obligations and returning 
to good standing. By January 1, 2016, the Secretary of Education shall 
publish a quarterly performance report on the Department's private debt 
collection agency contractors that includes the underlying data, 
disaggregated by contractor.
    (b) Providing Clarity on the Rights of Borrowers in Bankruptcy. By 
July 1, 2015, the Secretary of Education shall issue information 
highlighting factors the courts have used in their determination of 
undue hardship, to assist parties who must determine whether to contest 
an undue hardship discharge in bankruptcy of a Federal student loan.
    (c) Protecting Social Security Benefits for Borrowers with 
Disabilities. By July 1, 2015, the Secretary of Education and the 
Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with 
the Commissioner of Social Security, shall develop a plan to identify 
Federal student loan borrowers who receive Social Security Disability 
Insurance (SSDI) and determine which beneficiaries qualify for a total 
and permanent disability discharge of their student loans under the 
Higher Education Act of 1965. The plan shall specify a process for the 
Secretary of Education to stop collection on qualified borrowers in 
order to ensure that SSDI benefits are not reduced to repay student 
loans that are eligible for discharge. In addition, the Secretary of 
Education and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in 
consultation with the Commissioner of Social Security, shall identify 
the best way to communicate with other SSDI recipients who hold student 
loans about their repayment options, including income-driven plans, and 
assist them in entering those plans.
    (d) Debt Collection Pilot Program. By July 1, 2016, the Secretary of 
the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, shall 
report to the President, through the Director of the Domestic Policy 
Council and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, on the 
initial findings of an ongoing pilot program that uses the Department of 
the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service to collect on a sample of 
defaulted Federal student loan debts to help determine how to improve 
the collection process for defaulted Federal student loans.
Sec. 4. 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; 
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    (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, March 10, 2015.
Notice of March 11, 2015

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 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, and was renewed by mutual consent 
of the P5+1 and Iran on July 19, 2014, and November 24, 2014, marks the 
first time in a decade that Iran has agreed to and taken specific 
actions that stop the advance and roll back key elements of its nuclear 
program, 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, the 
national emergency declared on March 15, 1995, must continue in effect 
beyond March 15, 2015. 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

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in 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 2014.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    March 11, 2015.
Memorandum of March 12, 2015

Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 1278(b)(1) of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015

Memorandum for the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center
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 the functions and authorities 
vested in the President by section 1278(b)(1) of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113-291) to the 
Director of the National Counterterrorism Center.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the 
Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, March 12, 2015.
Memorandum of March 13, 2015

Providing an Order of Succession Within the Council on Environmental 
Quality

Memorandum for the Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality
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 Council on Environmental Quality, in the 
order listed, shall act as and perform the functions and duties of the 
office of the Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality 
(Chairman), during any period in which the Chairman has died, resigned, 
or is otherwise unable to perform the functions and duties of that 
office:

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    (a) Managing Director;
    (b) Chief of Staff;
    (c) General Counsel; and
    (d) Associate Directors in the order in which they have been 
appointed as such.
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 Chairman pursuant to this memorandum.
    (b) No individual listed in section 1 of this memorandum shall act 
as Chairman 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 Chairman.
Sec. 3. Revocation. The Presidential Memorandum of September 18, 2008 
(Designation of Officers of the Council on Environmental Quality to Act 
as Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality), is hereby revoked.
Sec. 4. 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 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) You are hereby authorized and directed to publish this 
memorandum in the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, March 13, 2015.
Memorandum of March 25, 2015

Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 1236(b)(2) of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015

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 order as follows:

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I hereby delegate the functions and authorities vested in the President 
by section 1236(b)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113-291) (the ``Act'') to the Secretary of 
State.
Any reference in this memorandum to the Act shall be deemed to be a 
reference to any future act that is the same or substantially the same 
as such provision.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the 
Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, March 25, 2015.
Memorandum of March 27, 2015

Delegation of Authority Under the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2015

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 order as follows:
I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the authority to notify the 
Congress as required by section 1242(a) of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113-291) (the 
``Act'').
Any reference in this memorandum to the Act shall be deemed to be a 
reference to any future act that is the same or substantially the same 
as such provision.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the 
Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, March 27, 2015.

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Notice of March 31, 2015

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to South Sudan

On April 3, 2014, by Executive Order 13664, I declared a national 
emergency to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the 
national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by 
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.
The situation in and in relation to South Sudan 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 April 3, 2014, to deal with that threat must continue in 
effect beyond April 3, 2015. 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 
13664.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    March 31, 2015.
Memorandum of March 31, 2015

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

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 610 of the 
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (FAA) and section 301 of 
title 3, United States Code, I hereby delegate to you the authority, 
subject to fulfilling the requirements of section 652 of the FAA and 
section 7009(d) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and 
Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2014 (Division K, Public Law 113-
76), to make the determination necessary for and to execute the transfer 
of $44,979,000 of Fiscal Year 2014 International Narcotics Control and 
Law Enforcement--Overseas Contingency Operations funds to the Economic 
Support Fund--Overseas Contingency Operations (ESF-OCO) account; 
$10,500,000 of Fiscal Year 2014 Foreign Military Financing--Overseas 
Contingency Operations funds to the ESF-OCO account; and $32,176,000 of 
Fiscal Year 2014 Nonproliferation, Antiterrorism, Demining, and Related 
Programs funds to the ESF-OCO account.

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

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, March 31, 2015.
Notice of April 8, 2015

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, 2015. 
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 8, 2015.

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Presidential Determination No. 2015-5 of April 10, 2015

 Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement for Cooperation 
Between the Government of the United States of America and the 
Government of the People's Republic of China 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 
People's Republic of China Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy 
(the ``Agreement''), along with the views, recommendations, and 
statements of the interested departments and 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, April 10, 2015.
Memorandum of April 16, 2015

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

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 610 of the 
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (FAA) and section 301 of 
title 3, United States Code, I hereby delegate to you the authority, 
subject to fulfilling the requirements of section 652 of the FAA and 
section 7009(d) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and 
Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2014 (Division K, Public Law 113-
76), to make the determination necessary for and to execute the transfer 
of $12.15 million in the Fiscal Year 2014 Nonproliferation, 
Antiterrorism, Demining, and Related Programs account to the Economic 
Support Funds account for programs to counter violent extremism.

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

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, April 16, 2015.
Memorandum of April 29, 2015

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 $35 million in defense services of the 
Department of Defense to provide assistance to France in its efforts to 
secure Mali, Niger, and Chad from terrorists and violent extremists, 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, April 29, 2015.
Notice of May 6, 2015

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to 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 (E.O.) 13338, in which 
he declared a national emergency with respect to the actions of the 
Government of Syria. To deal with this national emergency, E.O. 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 E.O. 13399 of April 25, 2006, E.O. 13460 of February 13, 
2008, E.O. 13572 of April 29,

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2011, E.O. 13573 of May 18, 2011, E.O. 13582 of August 17, 2011, E.O. 
13606 of April 22, 2012, and E.O. 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 brutality and repression of the Syrian people, who have 
been calling for freedom and a representative government, not only 
endangers the Syrian people themselves, but also is generating 
instability throughout the region. The Syrian regime's actions and 
policies, including with respect to chemical and biological weapons, 
supporting terrorist organizations, and obstructing 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 E.O. 13338; on April 25, 2006, in E.O. 
13399; on February 13, 2008, in E.O. 13460; on April 29, 2011, in E.O. 
13572; on May 18, 2011, in E.O. 13573; on August 17, 2011, in E.O. 
13582; on April 22, 2012, in E.O. 13606; and on May 1, 2012, in E.O. 
13608; must continue in effect beyond May 11, 2015. 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 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 violence against the Syrian people 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 6, 2015.

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Memorandum of May 7, 2015

Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 302(b) of the Sean and David 
Goldman International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act of 2014

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 the functions and authorities 
vested in the President by section 302(b) of the Sean and David Goldman 
International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act of 2014 (Public 
Law 113-150) (the ``Act''), to the Secretary of State.
Any reference in this memorandum to the Act shall be deemed to be a 
reference to any future act that is the same or substantially the same 
as such provision.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the 
Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, May 7, 2015.
Notice of May 8, 2015

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Central 
African Republic

On May 12, 2014, by Executive Order 13667, I declared a national 
emergency to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the 
national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by 
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, and that threatens the peace, 
security, or stability of the Central African Republic and neighboring 
states.
The situation in and in relation to the Central African Republic 
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 May 12, 2014, to deal with that threat 
must continue in effect beyond May 12, 2015. 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 13667.

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This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    May 8, 2015.
Notice of May 13, 2015

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, 2015. 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 13, 2015.
Notice of May 15, 2015

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

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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.
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. For this reason, the national emergency 
declared on May 20, 1997, and the measures adopted to deal with that 
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, 2015. 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, 2015.
Memorandum of May 15, 2015

Delegation of Functions Under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation 
Act

Memorandum for the Secretary of the Treasury
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 the functions conferred upon the 
President by sections 804(b), (c), (g), and (h) of the Foreign Narcotics 
Kingpin Designation Act (21 U.S.C. 1903(b), (c), (g), and (h)), to the 
Secretary of the Treasury.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the 
Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, May 15, 2015.

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Notice of May 19, 2015

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 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, Executive Order 13438 of July 17, 2007, and 
Executive Order 13668 of May 27, 2014, must continue in effect beyond 
May 22, 2015. 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, 2015.
Presidential Determination No. 2015-6 of May 19, 2015

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 30, 2015, 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

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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, May 19, 2015.
Presidential Determination No. 2015-7 of June 3, 2015

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 the transmission of this 
determination and report to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, June 3, 2015.
Notice of June 10, 2015

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

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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, 2015. 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, 2015.
Presidential Determination No. 2015-8 of June 11, 2015

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

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 
Republic of Korea Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy (the 
``Agreement''), along with the views, recommendations, and statements of 
the interested departments and agencies.
I have determined that the performance of the proposed 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 and directed to publish this 
determination in the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, June 11, 2015.

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Memorandum of June 19, 2015

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

Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of Defense
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 the reporting requirement 
conferred upon the President by section 8 of the United States-Israel 
Strategic Partnership Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-296) to the Secretary 
of State. In carrying out the functions under this delegation, the 
Secretary of State shall consult with the Secretary of Defense and, as 
appropriate, other departments and agencies.
The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to publish this 
memorandum in the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, June 19, 2015.
Notice of June 22, 2015

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to North Korea

On June 26, 2008, by Executive Order 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 Executive Order 13551, which expanded the 
scope of the national emergency declared in Executive Order 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 Security Council Resolutions 1718 
and

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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 Executive Order 13570 to take additional 
steps to address the national emergency declared in Executive Order 
13466 and expanded in Executive Order 13551 that will ensure the 
implementation of the import restrictions contained in United Nations 
Security Council Resolutions 1718 and 1874 and complement the import 
restrictions provided for in the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 
et seq.).
On January 2, 2015, I signed Executive Order 13687 to take further steps 
with respect to the national emergency declared in Executive Order 
13466, as expanded in Executive Order 13551, and addressed further in 
Executive Order 13570, to address the threat to the national security, 
foreign policy, and economy of the United States constituted by the 
provocative, destabilizing, and repressive actions and policies of the 
Government of North Korea, including its destructive, coercive cyber-
related actions during November and December 2014, actions in violation 
of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1718, 1874, 2087, and 
2094, and commission of serious human rights abuses.
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 
Executive Order 13466, expanded in scope in Executive Order 13551, 
addressed further in Executive Order 13570, and further expanded in 
scope in Executive Order 13687, and the measures taken to deal with that 
national emergency, must continue in effect beyond June 26, 2015. 
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 Executive Order 13466.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    June 22, 2015.
Notice of June 22, 2015

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Western 
Balkans

On June 26, 2001, by Executive Order 13219, the President declared a 
national emergency with respect to the Western Balkans, pursuant to the 
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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 Executive Order 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 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, 2015. 
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 Executive 
Order 13219.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    June 22, 2015.
Memorandum of June 25, 2015

Delegation of Authority To Transfer Certain Funds in Accordance With 
Section 610 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 610 of the 
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA) and section 301 of title 3, United 
States Code, I hereby delegate to you the authority, subject to 
fulfilling the requirements of section 652 of the FAA and section 
7009(d) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related 
Programs Appropriations Act, 2014 (Division K, Public Law 113-76), and 
corresponding provisions of prior acts for Fiscal Years 2010-2012, to 
make the determination necessary for and to execute the transfer of 
$12,468,000 of Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 International Narcotics and Law 
Enforcement (INCLE) funds to the Economic Support Fund (ESF) account; 
$13,000,000 of FY 2011 INCLE funds to the ESF account; $2,032,000 of FY 
2014 INCLE-Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) funds to the ESF-OCO 
account; and $39,300,000 in FY 2014 Foreign Military Financing-OCO funds 
to the ESF-OCO account.

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

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, June 25, 2015.
Memorandum of June 29, 2015

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

Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense
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 order as follows:
I hereby delegate to the Secretary of Defense the authority to fulfill 
the certification requirement specified in section 1035 of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Public Law 112-239).
Any reference in this memorandum to section 1035 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 shall be deemed to be a reference 
to any future provision that is the same or substantially the same 
provision.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the 
Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, June 29, 2015.
Presidential Determination No. 2015-9 of July 10, 2015

Designation of the Republic of Tunisia as a Major Non-NATO Ally

Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Consistent with the authority vested in me as President by section 517 
of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (the ``Act''), I 
hereby designate the Republic of Tunisia as a major Non-NATO Ally of the 
United States for the purposes of the Act and the Arms Export Control 
Act.

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You are authorized and directed to publish this determination in the 
Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, July 10, 2015.
Notice of July 17, 2015

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, 2015. 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 former Liberian regime of Charles 
Taylor 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 17, 2015.

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Memorandum of July 17, 2015

Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under Section 135 of the 
Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.), as amended by the 
Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015

Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of the 
Treasury
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 order as follows:
I hereby delegate the functions and authorities vested in the President 
by the following provisions of section 135 of the Atomic Energy Act of 
1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.), as amended by the Iran Nuclear Agreement 
Review Act of 2015, as follows:
     Section 135(a)(1) to the Secretary of State, in 
consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury as appropriate;
     Sections 135(d)(1)-(d)(3), (d)(5)(B), and (d)(6) to the 
Secretary of State, in consultation with other relevant agencies as 
appropriate;
     Section 135(d)(4) to the Secretary of State, in 
consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury as appropriate, with 
respect to the requirement to submit the report described in that 
provision and to prepare each of the required elements of the report, 
with the exception of the required assessment related to money 
laundering or terrorist finance activities in section 135(d)(4)(H);
     Section 135(d)(4)(H) to the Secretary of the Treasury, in 
consultation with the Secretary of State, with respect to preparation of 
the assessment described in that provision for inclusion in the report 
required by section 135(d)(4).
    Any reference in this memorandum to provisions of any act related to 
the subject of this memorandum shall be deemed to include references to 
any hereafter enacted provisions of law that are the same or 
substantially the same as such provisions.
    The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to publish this 
memorandum in the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, July 17, 2015.

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Notice of July 21, 2015

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, 2015. 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 21, 2015.
Notice of July 29, 2015

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, 2015. 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, 2015.
Presidential Determination No. 2015-10 of August 5, 2015

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 5, 2015.

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Notice of August 7, 2015

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, 2015. 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, 2015.
Memorandum of August 28, 2015

Delegation of Authority To Transfer Certain Funds in Accordance With 
Section 610 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 610 of the 
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA) and section 301 of title 3, United 
States Code, I hereby delegate to you the authority, subject to 
fulfilling the requirements of section 652 of the FAA and section 
7009(d) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related 
Programs Appropriations Act, 2014 (Division K, Public Law 113-76), to 
make the determination necessary for and to execute the transfer of 
$19,000,000 of Fiscal Year 2014 International Narcotics Control and Law 
Enforcement-Overseas Contingency Operations funds to the Economic 
Support Fund-Overseas Contingency Operations account.

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

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, August 28, 2015.
Notice of September 10, 2015

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, 2015. 
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 10, 2015.
Presidential Determination No. 2015-11 of September 11, 2015

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 5, 2014 (79 FR 
54183, September 10, 2014), the exercise of certain authorities under 
the Trading With the Enemy Act is scheduled to terminate on September 
14, 2015.
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.

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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, 2016, 
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 11, 2015.
Presidential Determination No. 2015-12 of September 14, 2015

Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug 
Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2016

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.
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)(l) 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.
This determination also highlights the importance of international 
cooperation and certain countries of particular concern to the United 
States relevant to our drug-control policies and programs.
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The United States remains a leader in galvanizing international efforts 
to cooperate in addressing the full range of negative consequences tied 
to the drug trade and its links to criminal enterprise. The global 
framework for this cooperation is articulated in the three U.N. drug-
control conventions as well as the U.N. conventions against 
transnational organized crime and corruption. The United States defines 
its priorities in this field in the annual National Drug Control 
Strategy, the 2011 U.S. Strategy to Combat Transnational Organized 
Crime, and other Federal public policy guidelines.
The United States shares the view of the international community that 
the U.N. drug-control conventions are resilient enough to unify 
countries that often hold divergent views about 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-control 
conventions allow sovereign nations the flexibility to develop and adapt 
the most appropriate policies and programs in keeping with their own 
national circumstances, while also achieving the conventions' aims. 
These aims include ensuring the availability of controlled substances 
for medical and scientific purposes, preventing drug abuse and 
addiction, and suppressing drug trafficking and related criminal 
activities.
In April 2016, member states, the scientific community, and civil 
society will assemble in New York City for the U.N. General Assembly 
Special Session on drugs (UNGASS) to assess the successes and 
shortcomings of drug policy and to identify ways to meet new challenges 
in the future. The UNGASS is an opportunity to improve and develop 
international drug- control policies, in particular with regard to (1) 
increasing international efforts to address the world drug problem from 
a public health perspective; (2) sharing best practices in criminal 
justice reform; and (3) strengthening international law enforcement 
cooperation.
The world drug problem is complex and dynamic. This determination 
focuses selectively on those countries in Asia and the Americas that 
have been designated as major drug producing or transit countries that 
significantly impact the United States. The global challenges also 
include sophisticated crime networks that traffic narcotics along 
coastal regions of Africa, across the steppes of Central Asia, and into 
developed markets of Europe, East Asia, and Oceania.
Illegal poppy cultivation in Afghanistan is among the most difficult 
international drug-control problems. For 15 of the last 16 years, 
Afghanistan has been the world's largest producer of opium poppy. The 
United States Government estimated that in 2014 Afghanistan cultivated 
211,000 hectares of opium poppy and produced 6,300 metric tons of opium 
(up 7 percent and 15 percent over 2013 levels, respectively).
A number of U.S. programs, in collaboration with multinational partners, 
have had positive results in developing economically viable alternatives 
for Afghan farmers. Successful programs include the U.S.-funded Good 
Performers Initiative that rewards provinces demonstrating verifiable 
counternarcotics achievements against defined standards with development 
assistance for alternative livelihood projects. The program promotes 
holistic and integrated action on counternarcotics and encourages 
farmers to forgo poppy cultivation by strengthening and diversifying 
alternatives to illegal poppy cultivation. United States funds also 
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specialized drug interdiction units of the Afghan Counternarcotics 
Police. In 2014, the Afghan police seized 23 metric tons of opium poppy. 
At the December 2014 London Conference on Afghanistan, the Kabul 
government pledged to intensify its drug-control efforts. United States 
and international experts agree that political resolve is integral in 
efforts to combat the production and trade of Afghan-sourced opiates. 
President Ghani has expressed a clear commitment to address 
Afghanistan's narcotics crisis comprehensively. Most recently, the 
Afghan Ministry of Counternarcotics shared with United States Government 
officials its draft National Drug Action Plan, which covers the full 
spectrum of government efforts for interdiction, eradication, treatment, 
education, and alternative development.
The Colombo Plan for Cooperative Economic and Social Development in Asia 
and the Pacific is an organization of 21 countries dedicated to 
providing technical assistance on drug-control issues to Afghanistan and 
the region. The Colombo Plan has taken the lead in strengthening 
Afghanistan's drug treatment services, especially for vulnerable 
populations such as women, children, and the homeless.
The Golden Triangle, which includes Burma and Laos, is also central to 
the Colombo Plan's regional focus. Burma and Laos are the second and 
third largest illegal opium poppy cultivation countries, respectively. 
As in Afghanistan, countering illegal drug cultivation in Burma and Laos 
will require strengthening of state institutions and sustainable 
economic development.
The international community is also taking steps to focus attention on 
illegal drug activity in China, especially precursor chemicals produced 
in China that are diverted from legitimate commerce to criminal elements 
for the production of illicit plant-based and synthetic drugs.
Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America
Through the Merida Initiative, the United States and Mexico have engaged 
in an unprecedented partnership to break the power and impunity of 
transnational criminal organizations; strengthen border, air, and 
maritime controls; expand the capabilities and professionalism of 
Mexican law enforcement at the federal, state, and local levels; and 
improve the capacity of justice systems to investigate and prosecute 
cases. The two countries also collaborate to further respect for human 
rights and the rule of law, increase citizen security, and reduce the 
demand for drugs. The Merida Initiative is guided by four goals: (1) 
disrupt the capacity of organized crime to operate; (2) institutionalize 
the capacity to sustain the rule of law; (3) create a 21st century 
border; and (4) build strong and resilient communities. Each of these 
goals has a positive impact on our countries' ability to combat 
narcotics trafficking. For example, the United States has provided 
scanners, x-ray machines, other non-intrusive inspection equipment, as 
well as trained canines, to enhance Mexican authorities' ability to 
detect illicit goods at key checkpoints and ports of entry along the 
border, resulting in significant seizures of illicit drugs, currency, 
weapons, and explosives. The Mexican government has also undertaken 
innovative efforts to implement alternatives to incarceration for non-
violent, low-level, drug-use offenders by instituting drug treatment 
courts in many Mexican states.
The seven Central American and four Caribbean nations are included in 
this year's determination as major drug transit countries that impact 
illegal drug activities and consumption in the United States. According 
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data of cocaine destined for U.S. markets, an estimated 86 percent 
transited through the Central American corridor and the remaining 14 
percent traveled via the Caribbean in 2014.
In recent years, Haiti has demonstrated serious political will as a 
regional partner to counter transnational criminal activity. In 2014, 
for example, with U.S. technical assistance and financial support, Haiti 
took meaningful steps to enhance the capabilities of its Police Brigade 
in the Fight against Narcotics Trafficking (BLTS). United States 
assistance continues to help improve Haiti's ability to address the drug 
problem, in particular by strengthening the operational capacity of its 
national law enforcement; providing infrastructure and equipment 
enhancements; and, facilitating training opportunities. Institution 
building is also being carried out to strengthen Haiti's maritime 
interdiction capabilities, which is a fundamental tool given the large 
percentage of drugs smuggled via its surrounding waterways. Working with 
the U.S. Coast Guard and the Drug Enforcement Administration, two 
operations in Haiti resulted in the seizure of almost a metric ton of 
cocaine and nearly five metric tons of marijuana. In 2014, Haiti also 
signed a law formally criminalizing public corruption, establishing 
standard penalties for corrupt practices by Haiti's officials.
South America
Within South America, Colombia and Peru demonstrate highly effective 
leadership in countering illegal drug trafficking and transnational 
crime. While Peru remains the top cocaine producer in the world, the 
Peruvian government has a comprehensive 5-year counternarcotics strategy 
to aggressively eradicate illicit coca, implement alternative 
development programs, interdict illicit narcotics, and reduce domestic 
drug abuse. With support from the United States, Peru exceeded its 
historic 2014 goal to eradicate 30,000 hectares of illicit coca, 
eradicating a total of 31,205 hectares. Peru has achieved success 
establishing state institutions and building infrastructure in coca-
producing regions, and developing alternative livelihoods for farmers 
previously dependent on illicit cultivation. Peru has also achieved 
historic results in seizures of cocaine, netting nearly 30 metric tons 
in 2014. In total, 300 metric tons of cocaine was removed from global 
supply through Peruvian interdiction and eradication.
Colombia also continues to be a strong partner on counternarcotics. 
Annually, Colombian authorities seize well over 100 metric tons of 
cocaine. Due to sustained coca eradication efforts and drug enforcement 
activity, coca cultivation dropped 52 percent between 2007 and 2013, and 
cocaine production potential declined by 58 percent for the same time 
period. The government made substantial gains in establishing a state 
presence in remote areas, developing alternatives for coca producers, 
and improving the capacity of its law enforcement and judicial 
institutions. Calendar year 2014, however, saw a reversal in illegal 
crop cultivation, due primarily to increased cultivation in areas off 
limits to aerial eradication. Colombia is also exporting its hard-won 
security expertise to third countries. From 2009 to 2014, the Colombian 
National Police reported training nearly 26,500 international police 
personnel from over 61 countries from Latin America, Africa, and Europe.
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The United States will continue to expand and enhance collaborative 
counternarcotics and anti-crime partnerships to advance common goals and 
increase citizen security. The United States will also continue to 
support like-minded nations through evidence-based technical assistance 
to modernize law enforcement, reform justice systems, support training, 
and develop drug demand reduction and treatment programs. Such global 
undertakings aim to build sustainable national capacity and permanent 
international partnerships to counter the threat to international 
security posed by the world drug trade and other illegal activities 
associated with transnational organized crime.
You are hereby authorized and directed to submit this report, 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 14, 2015.
Notice of September 18, 2015

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, 2015. 
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.

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This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    September 18, 2015.
Memorandum of September 24, 2015

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 $45 million in defense articles and 
services of the Department of Defense, and military education and 
training, to provide assistance to Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and 
Nigeria to support their efforts against Boko Haram, 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 24, 2015.
Memorandum of September 24, 2015

Delegation of Authority Under the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2015

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 order as follows:
I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the authority to notify the 
Congress as required by section 3133(c) of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113-291) (the 
``Act'').
Any reference in this memorandum to the Act shall be deemed to be a 
reference to any future act that is the same or substantially the same 
as such provision.

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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, 2015.
Memorandum of September 29, 2015

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 $20 million in defense 
articles and services of the Department of Defense and military 
education and training to provide assistance for the Government of 
Ukraine, 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 $1.5 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.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the 
Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, September 29, 2015.
Memorandum of September 29, 2015

Delegation of Authority Under Section 404(c) of the Child Soldiers 
Prevention Act of 2008

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 404(c)(1) of the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008 (22 
U.S.C. 2370c-1) (CSPA), to waive the application of the prohibition in 
section 404(a) of the CSPA to Yemen, and to make the determinations 
necessary for such waiver. I hereby also delegate to the Secretary of 
State the authority under section 404(c)(2) of the CSPA to notify the 
appropriate congressional committees of such waiver and the 
justification for granting such waiver.
You are hereby authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the 
Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, September 29, 2015.
Presidential Determination No. 2015-13 of September 29, 2015

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 (22 
U.S.C. 2370c-1) (CSPA), 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 the Democratic 
Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, and Somalia; 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 International 
Military Education and Training, and Peacekeeping Operations assistance, 
and support provided pursuant to section 1208 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2014, to the extent such assistance or 
support would be restricted by the CSPA. I hereby waive such provisions 
accordingly.
You are hereby 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 29, 2015.

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Presidential Determination No. 2015-14 of September 29, 2015

Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2016

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 85,000 refugees to the United States during 
Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 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 
2016 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 2016 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                                      25,000........................................................
East Asia                                   13,000........................................................
Europe and Central Asia                     4,000.........................................................
Latin America/Caribbean                     3,000.........................................................
Near East/South Asia                        34,000........................................................
Unallocated Reserve                         6,000.........................................................
 


The 6,000 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 2016, the following persons may, if otherwise 
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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 29, 2015.
Presidential Determination No. 2016-1 of October 5, 2015

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 (the ``Act'') (22 U.S.C. 7107), 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, Equatorial 
Guinea, Iran, South Sudan, Venezuela, Yemen, and Zimbabwe not to provide 
certain funding for those countries' governments for Fiscal Year (FY) 
2016, 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 Eritrea, Russia, and Syria not to provide certain 
funding for those countries' governments for FY 2016, 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, Belarus, Belize, Burundi, the Central African Republic, 
Comoros, the Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Kuwait, Libya, Marshall Islands, 
Mauritania, and Thailand 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 
Yemen, that a partial waiver to allow assistance and programs described 
in

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section 110(d)(1)(A)(i) of the Act, with the exception of International 
Military Education and Training, Foreign Military Financing, and Excess 
Defense Articles, 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 
South Sudan, that a partial waiver to allow assistance and programs 
described in section 110(d)(1)(A)(i) of the Act, with the exception of 
Foreign Military Financing, Foreign Military Sales, and Excess Defense 
Articles, 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 
South Sudan, that a waiver to allow assistance to be provided pursuant 
to section 1208 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 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 
Eritrea, Russia, and Syria, that a partial waiver to allow funding for 
educational and cultural exchange programs described in section 
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 build the capacity of countries to 
prevent, detect, and respond to infectious diseases; deliver self-help 
to vulnerable individuals and communities; and support the participation 
of government employees or officials in young leader exchanges 
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 
Equatorial Guinea, South Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen, 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 continue humanitarian demining 
initiatives and support 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, and for programs that promote health, disease 
prevention, good governance, education, leadership, agriculture and food 
security, poverty reduction, livelihoods, family planning and 
reproductive health, macroeconomic growth, and biodiversity and wildlife 
protection, and 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;

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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 mandates 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 anti-trafficking 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 and 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
    (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, October 5, 2015.
Memorandum of October 5, 2015

Delegation of Authority Under Sections 110(c) and (d)(4) of the 
Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000

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 110(d)(4) of the Trafficking Victims Protection 
Act of 2000 (the

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``Act'') (22 U.S.C. 7107(d)(4)) to waive the application of the 
prohibition in section 110(d)(1)(A)(i) of the Act to Yemen during Fiscal 
Year 2016, as applicable, and to make the determinations necessary for 
such waiver. I hereby also delegate to the Secretary of State the 
authority under section 110(c) of the Act to notify the appropriate 
congressional committees of such waiver and the justification for 
granting such waiver.
You are hereby authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the 
Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, October 5, 2015.
Memorandum of October 18, 2015

Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities Under Section 213(b)(1) 
of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012

Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of the 
Treasury[,] the Secretary of Commerce[,] the United States Trade 
Representative[,] the Secretary of Homeland Security[, and] the Chairman 
of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
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 order as follows:
I hereby delegate the functions and authorities vested in the President 
by section 213(b)(1) of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights 
Act of 2012 (TRA) to the Secretary of State, in consultation with: the 
Secretaries of the Treasury and Commerce and the United States Trade 
Representative; and with the Secretary of Homeland Security, the 
Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and 
other agencies as appropriate.
The delegation of authorities under section 213(b)(1) of the TRA to the 
Secretary of the Treasury contained in the Presidential Memorandum of 
October 9, 2012, entitled ``Delegation of Certain Functions and 
Authorities Under the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act 
of 2012'' is hereby rescinded. The other provisions of that Presidential 
Memorandum remain in effect.
Any reference herein to provisions of any Act related to the subject of 
this memorandum shall be deemed to include references to any hereafter-
enacted provisions of law that are the same or substantially the same as 
such provisions.

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The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to publish this 
memorandum in the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, October 18, 2015.
Memorandum of October 18, 2015

Preparing for Implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action 
of July 14, 2015 (JCPOA)

Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of the 
Treasury[,] the Secretary of Commerce[, and] the Secretary of Energy
Today, October 18, 2015, marks Adoption Day under the JCPOA, the day on 
which the JCPOA comes into effect and all JCPOA participants, including 
the United States, are to make the necessary arrangements and 
preparations for implementation of their respective JCPOA commitments.
Consistent with section 11 of Annex V of the JCPOA, the Secretary of 
State, acting under previously delegated authority, is taking action 
with respect to waivers of relevant statutory sanctions, to take effect 
upon confirmation by the Secretary of State that Iran has implemented 
the nuclear-related measures specified in sections 15.1-15.11 of Annex V 
of the JCPOA, as verified by the International Atomic Energy Agency 
(IAEA).
I hereby direct you to take all appropriate additional measures to 
ensure the prompt and effective implementation of the U.S. commitments 
set forth in the JCPOA, in accordance with U.S. law. In particular, 
subject to the requirements of applicable U.S. law, I hereby direct you 
to take all necessary steps to give effect to the U.S. commitments with 
respect to sanctions described in section 17 of Annex V of the JCPOA, 
including preparation for the termination of Executive Orders as 
specified in section 17.4 and the licensing of activities as set forth 
in section 17.5, to take effect upon confirmation by the Secretary of 
State that Iran has implemented the nuclear-related measures specified 
in sections 15.1-15.11 of Annex V of the JCPOA, as verified by the IAEA.
In discharging these responsibilities, you are directed to consult with 
the heads of other executive departments and agencies as may be 
appropriate.
The Secretary of State is hereby authorized and directed to publish this 
memorandum in the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, October 18, 2015.

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Notice of October 19, 2015

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, 2015. 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 19, 2015.
Memorandum of October 20, 2015

Delegation of Authority for Drafting and Submission of the International 
Trade Data System Annual Report to the Congress

Memorandum for the Secretary of Homeland Security
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 you the reporting function 
conferred upon the President by section 405 of the SAFE Port Act of 
2006, Public Law 109-347.

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

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, October 20, 2015.
Notice of October 21, 2015

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 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 Executive Order 
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 Executive Order 13413 of October 27, 2006, as 
amended by Executive Order 13671 of July 8, 2014, and the measures 
adopted to deal with that emergency, must continue in effect beyond 
October 27, 2015. 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 Executive Order 
13413, as amended by Executive Order 13671.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    October 21, 2015.

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Notice of October 28, 2015

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Sudan

On November 3, 1997, by Executive Order 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 
Executive Order 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 Executive Order 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 Executive Order 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, 2015. 
Therefore, consistent with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies 
Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for one year the national 
emergency with respect to Sudan declared in Executive Order 13067.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    October 28, 2015.
Memorandum of November 3, 2015

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

Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense[,] the Secretary of the 
Interior[,] the Secretary of Agriculture[,] the Administrator of the 
Environmental Protection Agency[, and] the Administrator of the National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
We all have a moral obligation to the next generation to leave America's 
natural resources in better condition than when we inherited them. It is 
this same obligation that contributes to the strength of our economy and 
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need to avoid damage to the most special places in our Nation and to 
find new ways to restore areas that have been degraded.
Federal agencies implement statutes and regulations that seek 
simultaneously to advance our economic development, infrastructure, and 
national security goals along with environmental goals. As efforts 
across the country have demonstrated, it is possible to achieve strong 
environmental outcomes while encouraging development and providing 
services to the American people. This occurs through policies that 
direct the planning necessary to address harmful impacts on natural 
resources by avoiding and minimizing impacts, then compensating for 
impacts that do occur. Moreover, when opportunities to offset 
foreseeable harmful impacts to natural resources are available in 
advance, agencies and project proponents have more options to achieve 
positive environmental outcomes and potentially reduce permitting 
timelines.
Federal agencies can, however, face barriers that hinder their ability 
to use Federal resources for restoration in advance of regulatory 
approval of development and other activities (e.g., it may not be 
possible to fund restoration before the exact location and scope of a 
project have been approved; or there may be limitations in designing 
large-scale management plans when future development is uncertain). This 
memorandum will encourage private investment in restoration and public-
private partnerships, and help foster opportunities for businesses or 
non-profit organizations with relevant expertise to successfully achieve 
restoration and conservation objectives.
One way to increase private investment in natural resource restoration 
is to ensure that Federal policies are clear, work similarly across 
agencies, and are implemented consistently within agencies. By 
encouraging agencies to share and adopt a common set of their best 
practices to mitigate for harmful impacts to natural resources, the 
Federal Government can create a regulatory environment that allows us to 
build the economy while protecting healthy ecosystems that benefit this 
and future generations. Similarly, in non-regulatory circumstances, 
private investment can play an expanded role in achieving public natural 
resource restoration goals. For example, performance contracts and other 
Pay for Success approaches offer innovative ways to finance the 
procurement of measurable environmental benefits that meet high 
government standards by paying only for demonstrated outcomes.
Therefore, by the authority vested in me as President by the 
Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and to 
protect the health of our economy and environment, I hereby direct the 
following:
Section 1. Policy. It shall be the policy of the Departments of Defense, 
the Interior, and Agriculture; the Environmental Protection Agency; and 
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and all bureaus or 
agencies within them (agencies); to avoid and then minimize harmful 
effects to land, water, wildlife, and other ecological resources 
(natural resources) caused by land- or water-disturbing activities, and 
to ensure that any remaining harmful effects are effectively addressed, 
consistent with existing mission and legal authorities. Agencies shall 
each adopt a clear and consistent approach for avoidance and 
minimization of, and compensatory mitigation for, the impacts of their 
activities and the projects they approve. That approach should also 
recognize that existing legal authorities contain additional protections 
for some resources that are of such irreplaceable

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character that minimization and compensation measures, while potentially 
practicable, may not be adequate or appropriate, and therefore agencies 
should design policies to promote avoidance of impacts to these 
resources.
Large-scale plans and analysis should inform the identification of areas 
where development may be most appropriate, where high natural resource 
values result in the best locations for protection and restoration, or 
where natural resource values are irreplaceable. Furthermore, because 
doing so lowers long-term risks to our environment and reduces timelines 
of development and other projects, agency policies should seek to 
encourage advance compensation, including mitigation bank-based 
approaches, in order to provide resource gains before harmful impacts 
occur. The design and implementation of those policies should be crafted 
to result in predictability sufficient to provide incentives for the 
private and non-governmental investments often needed to produce 
successful advance compensation. Wherever possible, policies should 
operate similarly across agencies and be implemented consistently within 
them.
To the extent allowed by an agency's authorities, agencies are 
encouraged to pay particular attention to opportunities to promote 
investment by the non-profit and private sectors in restoration or 
enhancement of natural resources to deliver measurable environmental 
outcomes related to an established natural resource goal, including, if 
appropriate, as part of a restoration plan for natural resource damages 
or for authorized investments made on public lands.
Sec. 2. Definitions. For the purposes of this memorandum:
    (a) ``Agencies'' refers to the Department of Defense, Department of 
the Interior, Department of Agriculture, Environmental Protection 
Agency, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and any of 
their respective bureaus or agencies.
    (b) ``Advance compensation'' means a form of compensatory mitigation 
for which measurable environmental benefits (defined by performance 
standards) are achieved before a given project's harmful impacts to 
natural resources occur.
    (c) ``Durability'' refers to a state in which the measurable 
environmental benefits of mitigation will be sustained, at minimum, for 
as long as the associated harmful impacts of the authorized activity 
continue. The ``durability'' of a mitigation measure is influenced by: 
(1) the level of protection or type of designation provided; and (2) 
financial and long-term management commitments.
    (d) ``Irreplaceable natural resources'' refers to resources 
recognized through existing legal authorities as requiring particular 
protection from impacts and that because of their high value or function 
and unique character, cannot be restored or replaced.
    (e) ``Large-scale plan'' means any landscape- or watershed-scale 
planning document that addresses natural resource conditions and trends 
in an appropriate planning area, conservation objectives for those 
natural resources, or multiple stakeholder interests and land uses, or 
that identifies priority sites for resource restoration and protection, 
including irreplaceable natural resources.

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    (f) ``Mitigation'' means avoiding, minimizing, rectifying, reducing 
over time, and compensating for impacts on natural resources. As a 
practical matter, all of these actions are captured in the terms 
avoidance, minimization, and compensation. These three actions are 
generally applied sequentially, and therefore compensatory measures 
should normally not be considered until after all appropriate and 
practicable avoidance and minimization measures have been considered.
Sec. 3. Establishing Federal Principles for Mitigation. To the extent 
permitted by each agency's legal authorities, in addition to any 
principles that are specific to the mission or authorities of individual 
agencies, the following principles shall be applied consistently across 
agencies to the extent appropriate and practicable.
    (a) Agencies should take advantage of available Federal, State, 
tribal, local, or non-governmental large-scale plans and analysis to 
assist in identifying how proposed projects potentially impact natural 
resources and to guide better decision-making for mitigation, including 
avoidance of irreplaceable natural resources.
    (b) Agencies' mitigation policies should establish a net benefit 
goal or, at a minimum, a no net loss goal for natural resources the 
agency manages that are important, scarce, or sensitive, or wherever 
doing so is consistent with agency mission and established natural 
resource objectives. When a resource's value is determined to be 
irreplaceable, the preferred means of achieving either of these goals is 
through avoidance, consistent with applicable legal authorities. 
Agencies should explicitly consider the extent to which the beneficial 
environmental outcomes that will be achieved are demonstrably new and 
would not have occurred in the absence of mitigation (i.e. 
additionality) when determining whether those measures adequately 
address impacts to natural resources.
    (c) With respect to projects and decisions other than in natural 
resource damage cases, agencies should give preference to advance 
compensation mechanisms that are likely to achieve clearly defined 
environmental performance standards prior to the harmful impacts of a 
project. Agencies should look for and use, to the extent appropriate and 
practicable, available advance compensation that has achieved its 
intended environmental outcomes. Where advance compensation options are 
not appropriate or not available, agencies should give preference to 
other compensatory mitigation practices that are likely to succeed in 
achieving environmental outcomes.
    (d) With respect to natural resource damage restoration plans, 
natural resource trustee agencies should evaluate criteria for whether, 
where, and when consideration of restoration banking or advance 
restoration projects would be appropriate in their guidance developed 
pursuant to section 4(d) of this memorandum. Consideration under 
established regulations of restoration banking or advance restoration 
strategies can contribute to the success of restoration goals by 
delivering early, measurable environmental outcomes.
    (e) Agencies should take action to increase public transparency in 
the implementation of their mitigation policies and guidance. Agencies 
should set measurable performance standards at the project and program 
level to assess whether mitigation is effective and should clearly 
identify the party responsible for all aspects of required mitigation 
measures. Agencies

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should develop and use appropriate tools to measure, monitor, and 
evaluate effectiveness of avoidance, minimization, and compensation 
policies to better understand and explain to the public how they can be 
improved over time.
    (f) When evaluating proposed mitigation measures, agencies should 
consider the extent to which those measures will address anticipated 
harm over the long term. To that end, agencies should address the 
durability of compensation measures, financial assurances, and the 
resilience of the measures' benefits to potential future environmental 
change, as well as ecological relevance to adversely affected resources.
    (g) Each agency should ensure consistent implementation of its 
policies and standards across the Nation and hold all compensatory 
mitigation mechanisms to equivalent and effective standards when 
implementing their policies.
    (h) To improve the implementation of effective and durable 
mitigation projects on Federal land, agencies should identify, and make 
public, locations on Federal land of authorized impacts and their 
associated mitigation projects, including their type, extent, efficacy 
of compliance, and success in achieving performance measures. When 
compensatory actions take place on Federal lands and waters that could 
be open to future multiple uses, agencies should describe measures taken 
to ensure that the compensatory actions are durable.
Sec. 4.  Federal Action to Strengthen Mitigation Policies and Support 
Private Investment in Restoration. In support of the policy and 
principles outlined above, agencies identified below shall take the 
following specific actions.
    (a) Within 180 days of the date of this memorandum, the Department 
of Agriculture, through the U.S. Forest Service, shall develop and 
implement additional manual and handbook guidance that addresses the 
agency's approach to avoidance, minimization, and compensation for 
impacts to natural resources within the National Forest System. The U.S. 
Forest Service shall finalize a mitigation regulation within 2 years of 
the date of this memorandum.
    (b) Within 1 year of the date of this memorandum, the Department of 
the Interior, through the Bureau of Land Management, shall finalize a 
mitigation policy that will bring consistency to the consideration and 
application of avoidance, minimization, and compensatory actions or 
development activities and projects impacting public lands and 
resources.
    (c) Within 1 year of the date of this memorandum, the Department of 
the Interior, through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, shall finalize 
a revised mitigation policy that applies to all of the U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife Service's authorities and trust responsibilities. The U.S. Fish 
and Wildlife Service shall also finalize an additional policy that 
applies to compensatory mitigation associated with its responsibilities 
under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Further, the U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife Service shall finalize a policy that provides clarity to and 
predictability for agencies and State governments, private landowners, 
tribes, and others that take action to conserve species in advance of 
potential future listing under the Endangered Species Act. This policy 
will provide a mechanism to recognize and credit such action as 
avoidance, minimization, and compensatory mitigation.

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    (d) Within 1 year of the date of this memorandum, each Federal 
natural resource trustee agency will develop guidance for its agency's 
trustee representatives describing the considerations for evaluating 
whether, where, and when restoration banking or advance restoration 
projects would be appropriate as components of a restoration plan 
adopted by trustees. Agencies developing such guidance will coordinate 
for consistency.
    (e) Within 1 year of the date of this memorandum, the Department of 
the Interior will develop program guidance regarding the use of 
mitigation projects and measures on lands administered by bureaus or 
offices of the Department through a land-use authorization, cooperative 
agreement, or other appropriate mechanism that would authorize a project 
proponent to conduct actions, or otherwise secure conservation benefits, 
for the purpose of mitigating impacts elsewhere.
Sec. 5. General Provisions. (a) This memorandum complements and is not 
intended to supersede existing laws and policies.
    (b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable 
law, and subject to the availability of appropriations.
    (c) This memorandum is intended for the internal guidance of the 
executive branch and is inapplicable to the litigation or settlement of 
natural resource damage claims. The provisions of section 3 this 
memorandum encouraging restoration banking and advance restoration 
projects also do not apply to the selection or implementation of natural 
resource restoration plans, except to the extent determined appropriate 
in Federal trustee guidance developed pursuant to section 4(d) of this 
memorandum.
    (d) The provisions of this memorandum shall not apply to military 
testing, training, and readiness activities.
    (e) 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.

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

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, November 3, 2015.

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Notice of November 5, 2015

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

Consistent with section 106(a)(1)(A) of the Bipartisan Congressional 
Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (Public Law 114-26, 
Title I; the ``Trade Priorities Act''), I have notified the Congress of 
my intention to enter into a free trade agreement, known as the Trans-
Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement, which will generate export 
opportunities for U.S. manufacturers, service suppliers, farmers, 
ranchers, and businesses; help create jobs in the United States; and 
help American consumers save money while offering them more choices. I 
am negotiating to enter into the TPP Agreement with the following 
countries: Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, 
Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam; provided that those 
countries meet the market-access goals that we set out to achieve and 
agree to high-standard obligations, consistent with the Trade Priorities 
Act.
Consistent with section 106(a)(1)(A) of the Trade Priorities Act, this 
notice shall be published in the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    November 5, 2015.
Notice of November 10, 2015

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. 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. For this reason, 
the national emergency declared on November 14, 1979, must continue in 
effect beyond November 14, 2015. 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.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted 
to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    November 10, 2015.

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Notice of November 12, 2015

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

On November 14, 1994, by Executive Order 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 Executive Order 13094, 
amending Executive Order 12938, to respond more effectively to the 
worldwide threat of weapons of mass destruction proliferation 
activities. On June 28, 2005, the President issued Executive Order 
13382, which, inter alia, further amended Executive Order 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 12, 2015.
Presidential Determination No. 2016-2 of November 13, 2015

Distribution of Department of Defense Funded Humanitarian Assistance in 
Syria

Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the 
laws of the United States, including section 2249a(b)(1)(B) of title 10, 
United States Code, I hereby:
Determine that section 2249a(a) of title 10, United States Code, would 
impede the distribution of urgently needed humanitarian assistance in 
Syria to alleviate the current refugee crisis, as well as other United 
States Government objectives in the Middle East for stability and 
humanitarian relief; and
Waive the prohibition in section 2249a(a) of title 10, United States 
Code, for humanitarian reasons and to the extent necessary to allow the 
Department of Defense to carry out the purposes of section 2561 of title 
10, United States Code, for the distribution of humanitarian assistance 
into Syria.

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You are authorized and directed to publish this determination in the 
Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, November 13, 2015.
Presidential Determination No. 2016-3 of November 18, 2015

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 6, 2015, and other relevant factors, including global economic 
conditions, increased oil production by certain countries, the level of 
spare capacity, and the availability of strategic reserves, 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. However, in the Joint Plan of Action, the interim 
arrangement to address concerns with Iran's nuclear program reached 
between the P5+1, European Union and Iran in November 2013, the United 
States committed to allow oil purchases from Iran to continue at the 
levels that prevailed at that time. Accordingly, my Administration is 
not seeking further reductions of Iranian oil purchases.
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 18, 2015.

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Memorandum of December 2, 2015

Delegation of Reporting Functions Specified in Section 941 of the Fiscal 
Year 2014 National Defense Authorization Act

Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense [and] 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 delegate the reporting functions conferred upon 
the President by section 941 of the Fiscal Year 2014 National Defense 
Authorization Act (Public Law 113-66) to the Secretary of Defense. In 
carrying out the functions under this delegation, the Secretary of 
Defense shall consult with the Secretary of State and, as appropriate, 
other departments and agencies.
The Secretary of Defense is authorized and directed to publish this 
memorandum in the Federal Register.
BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, December 2, 2015.
Presidential Determination No. 2016-4 of December 2, 2015

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 the transmission of this 
determination and report to the Congress.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
    Washington, December 2, 2015.

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              CHAPTER I--EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT




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100             Standards of conduct........................         478
101             Public information provisions of the 
                    Administrative Procedures Act...........         478
102             Enforcement of nondiscrimination on the 
                    basis of handicap in programs or 
                    activities conducted by the Executive 
                    Office of the President.................         478

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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.
101.4 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; 55 FR 46067, Nov. 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.  101.4  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]
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.

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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 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

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

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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.
    (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,

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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. 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 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

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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, apply to buildings covered by this 
section.

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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.
    (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

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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 2015
Table 5--Statutes Cited as Authority for Presidential Documents
List of CFR Sections Affected
Index

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                         Table 1--PROCLAMATIONS

------------------------------------------------------------------------
         No.            Signature Date        Subject       80 FR Page
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
                      2015.............
9227................  Jan. 15..........  Religious                3133
                                          Freedom Day,
                                          2015.
9228................  Jan. 16..........  Martin Luther            3449
                                          King, Jr.,
                                          Federal
                                          Holiday, 2015.
9229................  Jan. 30..........  American Heart           6419
                                          Month, 2015.
9230................  Jan. 30..........  National African         6421
                                          American
                                          History Month,
                                          2015.
9231................  Jan. 30..........  National Teen            6423
                                          Dating Violence
                                          Awareness and
                                          Prevention
                                          Month, 2015.
9232................  Feb. 19..........  Establishment of         9975
                                          the Browns
                                          Canyon National
                                          Monument.
9233................  Feb. 19..........  Establishment of        10315
                                          the Pullman
                                          National
                                          Monument.
9234................  Feb. 24..........  Establishment of        11069
                                          the Honouliuli
                                          National
                                          Monument.
9235................  Feb. 27..........  American Red            11845
                                          Cross Month,
                                          2015.
9236................  Feb. 27..........  Irish-American          11847
                                          Heritage Month,
                                          2015.
9237................  Feb. 27..........  National                11849
                                          Colorectal
                                          Cancer
                                          Awareness
                                          Month, 2015.
9238................  Feb. 27..........  Women's History         11851
                                          Month, 2015.
9239................  Feb. 27..........  National                11853
                                          Consumer
                                          Protection
                                          Week, 2015.
9240................  Feb. 27..........  Read Across             11855
                                          America Day,
                                          2015.
9241................  Mar. 13..........  National Poison         14287
                                          Prevention
                                          Week, 2015.
9242................  Mar. 24..........  Greek                   16249
                                          Independence
                                          Day: A National
                                          Day of
                                          Celebration of
                                          Greek and
                                          American
                                          Democracy, 2015.
9243................  Mar. 30..........  Cesar Chavez            18073
                                          Day, 2015.
9244................  Mar. 30..........  Education and           18075
                                          Sharing Day,
                                          U.S.A., 2015.
9245................  Mar. 31..........  National Child          18301
                                          Abuse
                                          Prevention
                                          Month, 2015.
9246................  Mar. 31..........  National                18303
                                          Financial
                                          Capability
                                          Month, 2015.
9247................  Apr. 1...........  National Cancer         18509
                                          Control Month,
                                          2015.
9248................  Apr. 1...........  National Donate         18511
                                          Life Month,
                                          2015.
9249................  Apr. 1...........  National Sexual         18513
                                          Assault
                                          Awareness and
                                          Prevention
                                          Month, 2015.
9250................  Apr. 1...........  World Autism            18515
                                          Awareness Day,
                                          2015.
9251................  Apr. 6...........  National Public         19191
                                          Health Week,
                                          2015.
9252................  Apr. 8...........  National Former         19867
                                          Prisoner of War
                                          Recognition
                                          Day, 2015.
9253................  Apr. 10..........  National                20403
                                          Volunteer Week,
                                          2015.
9254................  Apr. 10..........  Pan American Day        20405
                                          and Pan
                                          American Week,
                                          2015.
9255................  Apr. 13..........  National Equal          21149
                                          Pay Day, 2015.
9256................  Apr. 14..........  Day of                  21151
                                          Remembrance for
                                          President
                                          Abraham Lincoln.
9257................  Apr. 17..........  National Crime          22617
                                          Victims' Rights
                                          Week, 2015.
9258................  Apr. 20..........  National Park           22869
                                          Week, 2015.
9259................  Apr. 21..........  Earth Day, 2015.        22871
9260................  Apr. 27..........  Workers Memorial        24777
                                          Day, 2015.
9261................  Apr. 30..........  Jewish American         25571
                                          Heritage Month,
                                          2015.
9262................  Apr. 30..........  National                25573
                                          Building Safety
                                          Month, 2015.
9263................  Apr. 30..........  National Foster         25575
                                          Care Month,
                                          2015.

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9264................  Apr. 30..........  National                25577
                                          Physical
                                          Fitness and
                                          Sports Month,
                                          2015.
9265................  Apr. 30..........  Law Day, U.S.A.,        25579
                                          2015.
9266................  Apr. 30..........  Asian American          25889
                                          and Pacific
                                          Islander
                                          Heritage Month,
                                          2015.
9267................  Apr. 30..........  National Mental         25891
                                          Health
                                          Awareness
                                          Month, 2015.
9268................  Apr. 30..........  Older Americans         25893
                                          Month, 2015.
9269................  Apr. 30..........  Loyalty Day,            25895
                                          2015.
9270................  May 1............  National Small          26177
                                          Business Week,
                                          2015.
9271................  May 1............  Public Service          26179
                                          Recognition
                                          Week, 2015.
9272................  May 4............  National Charter        26433
                                          Schools Week,
                                          2015.
9273................  May 4............  National Teacher        26435
                                          Appreciation
                                          Day and
                                          National
                                          Teacher
                                          Appreciation
                                          Week, 2015.
9274................  May 6............  National Day of         26817
                                          Prayer, 2015.
9275................  May 7............  Military Spouse         27235
                                          Appreciation
                                          Day, 2015.
9276................  May 8............  National Defense        27237
                                          Transportation
                                          Day and
                                          National
                                          Transportation
                                          Week, 2015.
9277................  May 8............  Peace Officers          27239
                                          Memorial Day
                                          and Police
                                          Week, 2015.
9278................  May 8............  Mother's Day,           27241
                                          2015.
9279................  May 11...........  National Women's        27849
                                          Health Week,
                                          2015.
9280................  May 15...........  National Safe           29193
                                          Boating Week,
                                          2015.
9281................  May 15...........  Emergency               29195
                                          Medical
                                          Services Week,
                                          2015.
9282................  May 15...........  World Trade             29197
                                          Week, 2015.
9283................  May 15...........  Armed Forces            29199
                                          Day, 2015.
9284................  May 18...........  50th Anniversary        29525
                                          of Head Start.
9285................  May 20...........  National                30127
                                          Maritime Day,
                                          2015.
9286................  May 22...........  National                30327
                                          Hurricane
                                          Preparedness
                                          Week, 2015.
9287................  May 22...........  Prayer for              30329
                                          Peace, Memorial
                                          Day, 2015.
9288................  May 29...........  African-American        31821
                                          Music
                                          Appreciation
                                          Month, 2015.
9289................  May 29...........  Great Outdoors          31823
                                          Month, 2015.
9290................  May 29...........  Lesbian, Gay,           31825
                                          Bisexual, and
                                          Transgender
                                          Pride Month,
                                          2015.
9291................  May 29...........  National                31827
                                          Caribbean-
                                          American
                                          Heritage Month,
                                          2015.
9292................  May 29...........  National Oceans         31829
                                          Month, 2015.
9293................  June 11..........  National Week of        34529
                                          Making, 2015.
9294................  June 12..........  Flag Day and            34823
                                          National Flag
                                          Week, 2015.
9295................  June 12..........  World Elder             34825
                                          Abuse Awareness
                                          Day, 2015.
9296................  June 19..........  Father's Day,           36459
                                          2015.
9297................  July 10..........  Establishment of        41969
                                          the Basin and
                                          Range National
                                          Monument.
9298................  July 10..........  Establishment of        41975
                                          the Berryessa
                                          Snow Mountain
                                          National
                                          Monument.
9299................  July 10..........  Establishment of        41983
                                          the Waco
                                          Mammoth
                                          National
                                          Monument.
9300................  July 17..........  Captive Nations         43299
                                          Week, 2015.
9301................  July 21..........  Honoring the            44249
                                          Victims of the
                                          Tragedy in
                                          Chattanooga,
                                          Tennessee.
9302................  July 24..........  Anniversary of          45391
                                          the Americans
                                          with
                                          Disabilities
                                          Act, 2015.
9303................  July 24..........  National Korean         45393
                                          War Veterans
                                          Armistice Day,
                                          2015.
9304................  July 27..........  World Hepatitis         45597
                                          Day, 2015.
9305................  July 29..........  50th Anniversary        46175
                                          of Medicare and
                                          Medicaid.
9306................  Aug. 7...........  National Health         48423
                                          Center Week,
                                          2015.
9307................  Aug. 14..........  National                50541
                                          Employer
                                          Support of the
                                          Guard and
                                          Reserve Week,
                                          2015.

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9308................  Aug. 24..........  Women's Equality        52171
                                          Day, 2015.
9309................  Aug. 31..........  National Alcohol        53443
                                          and Drug
                                          Addiction
                                          Recovery Month,
                                          2015.
9310................  Aug. 31..........  National                53445
                                          Childhood
                                          Cancer
                                          Awareness
                                          Month, 2015.
9311................  Aug. 31..........  National                53447
                                          Childhood
                                          Obesity
                                          Awareness
                                          Month, 2015.
9312................  Aug. 31..........  National Ovarian        53449
                                          Cancer
                                          Awareness
                                          Month, 2015.
9313................  Aug. 31..........  National                53451
                                          Preparedness
                                          Month, 2015.
9314................  Aug. 31..........  National                53453
                                          Prostate Cancer
                                          Awareness
                                          Month, 2015.
9315................  Aug. 31..........  National                53455
                                          Wilderness
                                          Month, 2015.
9316................  Sept. 4..........  Labor Day, 2015.        54695
9317................  Sept. 9..........  World Suicide           55215
                                          Prevention Day,
                                          2015.
9318................  Sept. 10.........  National Days of        55217
                                          Prayer and
                                          Remembrance,
                                          2015.
9319................  Sept. 10.........  Patriot Day and         55219
                                          National Day of
                                          Service and
                                          Remembrance,
                                          2015.
9320................  Sept. 11.........  National                55717
                                          Hispanic-
                                          Serving
                                          Institutions
                                          Week, 2015.
9321................  Sept. 11.........  National                55719
                                          Grandparents
                                          Day, 2015.
9322................  Sept. 14.........  National                56363
                                          Hispanic
                                          Heritage Month,
                                          2015.
9323................  Sept. 16.........  Constitution Day        57067
                                          and Citizenship
                                          Day,
                                          Constitution
                                          Week, 2015.
9324................  Sept. 17.........  National POW/MIA        57279
                                          Recognition
                                          Day, 2015.
9325................  Sept. 18.........  National Farm           57505
                                          Safety and
                                          Health Week,
                                          2015.
9326................  Sept. 18.........  National                57507
                                          Historically
                                          Black Colleges
                                          and
                                          Universities
                                          Week, 2015.
9327................  Sept. 21.........  National Voter          57691
                                          Registration
                                          Day, 2015.
9328................  Sept. 24.........  Gold Star               58571
                                          Mother's and
                                          Family's Day,
                                          2015.
9329................  Sept. 25.........  National Hunting        59017
                                          and Fishing
                                          Day, 2015.
9330................  Sept. 25.........  National Public         59019
                                          Lands Day, 2015.
9331................  Sept. 28.........  National Arts           59547
                                          and Humanities
                                          Month, 2015.
9332................  Sept. 29.........  National Energy         60025
                                          Action Month,
                                          2015.
9333................  Sept. 30.........  To Modify Duty-         60249
                                          Free Treatment
                                          Under the
                                          Generalized
                                          System of
                                          Preferences and
                                          for Other
                                          Purposes.
9334................  Sept. 30.........  National Breast         60257
                                          Cancer
                                          Awareness
                                          Month, 2015.
9335................  Sept. 30.........  National                60259
                                          Cybersecurity
                                          Awareness
                                          Month, 2015.
9336................  Sept. 30.........  National                60261
                                          Disability
                                          Employment
                                          Awareness
                                          Month, 2015.
9337................  Sept. 30.........  National                60263
                                          Domestic
                                          Violence
                                          Awareness
                                          Month, 2015.
9338................  Sept. 30.........  National                60265
                                          Substance Abuse
                                          Prevention
                                          Month, 2015.
9339................  Sept. 30.........  National Youth          60267
                                          Justice
                                          Awareness
                                          Month, 2015.
9340................  Oct. 2...........  Fire Prevention         60787
                                          Week, 2015.
9341................  Oct. 2...........  Child Health            60789
                                          Day, 2015.
9342................  Oct. 2...........  Honoring the            60791
                                          Victims of the
                                          Tragedy in
                                          Roseburg,
                                          Oregon.
9343................  Oct. 5...........  German-American         61085
                                          Day, 2015.
9344................  Oct. 8...........  Leif Erikson            61973
                                          Day, 2015.
9345................  Oct. 9...........  National School         63071
                                          Lunch Week,
                                          2015.
9346................  Oct. 9...........  International           63073
                                          Day of the
                                          Girl, 2015.
9347................  Oct. 9...........  General Pulaski         63075
                                          Memorial Day,
                                          2015.

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9348................  Oct. 9...........  Columbus Day,           63077
                                          2015.
9349................  Oct. 14..........  Blind Americans         63407
                                          Equality Day,
                                          2015.
9350................  Oct. 15..........  Minority                63887
                                          Enterprise
                                          Development
                                          Week, 2015.
9351................  Oct. 16..........  National                64301
                                          Character
                                          Counts Week,
                                          2015.
9352................  Oct. 16..........  National Forest         64303
                                          Products Week,
                                          2015.
9353................  Oct. 22..........  United Nations          65879
                                          Day, 2015.
9354................  Oct. 28..........  National                67615
                                          Adoption Month,
                                          2015.
9355................  Oct. 28..........  National                67617
                                          Alzheimer's
                                          Disease
                                          Awareness
                                          Month, 2015.
9356................  Oct. 28..........  National College        67619
                                          Application
                                          Month, 2015.
9357................  Oct. 29..........  Critical                68237
                                          Infrastructure
                                          Security and
                                          Resilience
                                          Month, 2015.
9358................  Oct. 29..........  Military Family         68239
                                          Month, 2015.
9359................  Oct. 29..........  National                68241
                                          Entrepreneurshi
                                          p Month, 2015.
9360................  Oct. 30..........  National                68413
                                          Diabetes Month,
                                          2015.
9361................  Oct. 30..........  National Family         68415
                                          Caregivers
                                          Month, 2015.
9362................  Oct. 30..........  National Native         68417
                                          American
                                          Heritage Month,
                                          2015.
9363................  Oct. 30..........  National                68419
                                          Apprenticeship
                                          Week, 2015.
9364................  Nov. 5...........  Veterans Day,           69835
                                          2015.
9365................  Nov. 6...........  World Freedom           70147
                                          Day, 2015.
9366................  Nov. 13..........  American                72321
                                          Education Week,
                                          2015.
9367................  Nov. 13..........  Get Smart About         72323
                                          Antibiotics
                                          Week, 2015.
9368................  Nov. 13..........  America Recycles        72325
                                          Day, 2015.
9369................  Nov. 15..........  Honoring the            72553
                                          Victims of the
                                          Attack in
                                          Paris, France.
9370................  Nov. 19..........  National Child's        73631
                                          Day, 2015.
9371................  Nov. 20..........  National Family         73939
                                          Week, 2015.
9372................  Nov. 20..........  Thanksgiving            73941
                                          Day, 2015.
9373................  Nov. 30..........  National                75781
                                          Impaired
                                          Driving
                                          Prevention
                                          Month, 2015.
9374................  Nov. 30..........  World AIDS Day,         75783
                                          2015.
9375................  Dec. 2...........  Helsinki Human          76197
                                          Rights Day,
                                          2015.
9376................  Dec. 2...........  International           76199
                                          Day of Persons
                                          With
                                          Disabilities,
                                          2015.
9377................  Dec. 3...........  Honoring the            76353
                                          Victims of the
                                          Attack in San
                                          Bernardino,
                                          California.
9378................  Dec. 4...........  150th                   76625
                                          Anniversary of
                                          the 13th
                                          Amendment.
9379................  Dec. 4...........  National Pearl          76627
                                          Harbor
                                          Remembrance
                                          Day, 2015.
9380................  Dec. 9...........  Human Rights Day        77565
                                          and Human
                                          Rights Week,
                                          2015.
9381................  Dec. 14..........  Bill of Rights          78957
                                          Day, 2015.
9382................  Dec. 16..........  Wright Brothers         79457
                                          Day, 2015.
9383................  Dec. 21..........  To Take Certain         80617
                                          Actions Under
                                          the African
                                          Growth and
                                          Opportunity Act
                                          and for Other
                                          Purposes.
9384................  Dec. 23..........  To Modify the           81155
                                          Harmonized
                                          Tariff Schedule
                                          of the United
                                          States.
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         No.            Signature Date        Subject       81 FR Page
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                      2015.............
9385................  Dec. 31..........  National                  713
                                          Mentoring
                                          Month, 2016.
9386................  Dec. 31..........  National Slavery          715
                                          and Human
                                          Trafficking
                                          Prevention
                                          Month, 2016.
9387................  Dec. 31..........  National                  717
                                          Stalking
                                          Awareness
                                          Month, 2016.
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                        Table 2--EXECUTIVE ORDERS

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        No.          Signature Date         Subject         80 FR Page
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
                    2015...........
13687.............  Jan. 2.........  Imposing Additional           819
                                      Sanctions With
                                      Respect to North
                                      Korea.
13688.............  Jan. 16........  Federal Support for          3451
                                      Local Law
                                      Enforcement
                                      Equipment
                                      Acquisition.
13689.............  Jan. 21........  Enhancing                    4191
                                      Coordination of
                                      National Efforts in
                                      the Arctic.
13690.............  Jan. 30........  Establishing a               6425
                                      Federal Flood Risk
                                      Management Standard
                                      and a Process for
                                      Further Soliciting
                                      and Considering
                                      Stakeholder Input.
13691.............  Feb. 13........  Promoting Private            9349
                                      Sector
                                      Cybersecurity
                                      Information Sharing.
13692.............  Mar. 8.........  Blocking Property           12747
                                      and Suspending
                                      Entry of Certain
                                      Persons
                                      Contributing to the
                                      Situation in
                                      Venezuela.
13693.............  Mar. 19........  Planning for Federal        15871
                                      Sustainability in
                                      the Next Decade.
13694.............  Apr. 1.........  Blocking the                18077
                                      Property of Certain
                                      Persons Engaging in
                                      Significant
                                      Malicious Cyber-
                                      Enabled Activities.
13695.............  May 26.........  Termination of              30331
                                      Emergency With
                                      Respect to 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.
13696.............  June 17........  2015 Amendments to          35783
                                      the Manual for
                                      Courts-Martial,
                                      United States.
13697.............  June 22........  Amendment to                36691
                                      Executive Order
                                      11155, Awards for
                                      Special Capability
                                      in Career and
                                      Technical Education.
13698.............  June 24........  Hostage Recovery            37131
                                      Activities.
13699.............  June 26........  Establishing the            37529
                                      Advisory Board on
                                      Toxic Substances
                                      and Worker Health.
13700.............  July 15........  Establishing an             43003
                                      Emergency Board to
                                      Investigate
                                      Disputes Between
                                      New Jersey Transit
                                      Rail and Certain of
                                      Its Employees
                                      Represented by
                                      Certain Labor
                                      Organizations.
13701.............  July 17........  Delegation of               43903
                                      Certain Authorities
                                      and Assignment of
                                      Certain Functions
                                      Under the
                                      Bipartisan
                                      Congressional Trade
                                      Priorities and
                                      Accountability Act
                                      of 2015.
13702.............  July 29........  Creating a National         46177
                                      Strategic Computing
                                      Initiative.

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13703.............  July 30........  Implementing the            46181
                                      National HIV/AIDS
                                      Strategy for the
                                      United States for
                                      2015-2020.
13704.............  Aug. 17........  Presidential                50751
                                      Innovation Fellows
                                      Program.
13705.............  Sept. 3........  Designating the             54405
                                      International
                                      Renewable Energy
                                      Agency as a Public
                                      International
                                      Organization
                                      Entitled To Enjoy
                                      Certain Privileges,
                                      Exemptions, and
                                      Immunities.
13706.............  Sept. 7........  Establishing Paid           54697
                                      Sick Leave for
                                      Federal Contractors.
13707.............  Sept. 15.......  Using Behavioral            56365
                                      Science Insights To
                                      Better Serve the
                                      American People.
13708.............  Sept. 30.......  Continuance or              60271
                                      Reestablishment of
                                      Certain Federal
                                      Advisory Committees.
13709.............  Oct. 2.........  National Security           60793
                                      Medal.
13710.............  Nov. 12........  Termination of              71679
                                      Emergency With
                                      Respect to the
                                      Actions and
                                      Policies of Former
                                      Liberian President
                                      Charles Taylor.
13711.............  Nov. 12........  Establishing an             71923
                                      Emergency Board to
                                      Investigate
                                      Disputes Between
                                      New Jersey Transit
                                      Rail and Certain of
                                      Its Employees
                                      Represented by
                                      Certain Labor
                                      Organizations.
13712.............  Nov. 22........  Blocking Property of        73633
                                      Certain Persons
                                      Contributing to the
                                      Situation in
                                      Burundi.
13713.............  Dec. 11........  Half-Day Closing of         78117
                                      Executive
                                      Departments and
                                      Agencies of the
                                      Federal Government
                                      on Thursday,
                                      December 24, 2015.
13714.............  Dec. 15........  Strengthening the           79225
                                      Senior Executive
                                      Service.
13715.............  Dec. 18........  Adjustments of              80195
                                      Certain Rates of
                                      Pay.
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                  Table 3--OTHER PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS

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                                                                 80 FR
      Signature Date                     Subject                  Page
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2015
 
Jan. 15..................  Memorandum: Modernizing Federal          3135
                            Leave Policies for Childbirth,
                            Adoption, and Foster Care to
                            Recruit and Retain Talent and
                            Improve Productivity.
Jan. 16..................  Memorandum: Expanding Federal            3455
                            Support for Predevelopment
                            Activities for Nonfederal
                            Domestic Infrastructure Assets.
Jan. 21..................  Notice: Continuation of the              3461
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Terrorists Who Threaten to
                            Disrupt the Middle East Peace
                            Process.
Feb. 2...................  Order: Sequestration Order for           6645
                            Fiscal Year 2016 Pursuant to
                            Section 251A of the Balanced
                            Budget and Emergency Deficit
                            Control Act, as Amended.
Feb. 4...................  Notice: Continuation of the              6647
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to the Situation in or in
                            Relation to Cote d'Ivoire.
Feb. 15..................  Memorandum: Promoting Economic           9355
                            Competitiveness While
                            Safeguarding Privacy, Civil
                            Rights, and Civil Liberties in
                            Domestic Use of Unmanned Aircraft
                            Systems.
Feb. 19..................  Memorandum: Delegation of               12071
                            Authority Under the Ukraine
                            Freedom Support Act of 2014.
Feb. 20..................  Presidential Determination No.          10321
                            2015-4: Determination and Waiver
                            Pursuant to Section 1209 of the
                            Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck''
                            McKeon National Defense
                            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
                            2015 Regarding the Provision of
                            Assistance to Appropriately
                            Vetted Elements of the Syrian
                            Opposition.
Feb. 23..................  Notice: Continuation of the              9983
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Libya.
Feb. 25..................  Notice: Continuation of the             11075
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Cuba and of the Emergency
                            Authority Relating to the
                            Regulation of the Anchorage and
                            Movement of Vessels.
Feb. 25..................  Memorandum: Establishment of the        11317
                            Cyber Threat Intelligence
                            Integration Center.
Mar. 3...................  Notice: Continuation of the             12067
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Ukraine.
Mar. 3...................  Notice: Continuation of the             12069
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Zimbabwe.
Mar. 4...................  Memorandum: Delegation of               13479
                            Authority Pursuant to Section
                            1209(b)(2) of the National
                            Defense Authorization Act for
                            Fiscal Year 2015.
Mar. 10..................  Memorandum: Student Aid Bill of         13475
                            Rights to Help Ensure Affordable
                            Loan Payment.
Mar. 11..................  Notice: Continuation of the             13471
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Iran.
Mar. 12..................  Memorandum: Delegation of               13755
                            Authority Pursuant to Section
                            1278(b)(1) of the National
                            Defense Authorization Act for
                            Fiscal Year 2015.

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Mar. 13..................  Memorandum: Providing an Order of       14289
                            Succession Within the Council on
                            Environmental Quality.
Mar. 25..................  Memorandum: Delegation of               22087
                            Authority Pursuant to Section
                            1236(b)(2) of the National
                            Defense Authorization Act for
                            Fiscal Year 2015.
Mar. 27..................  Memorandum: Delegation of               18517
                            Authority Under the National
                            Defense Authorization Act for
                            Fiscal Year 2015.
Mar. 31..................  Notice: Continuation of the             18081
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to South Sudan.
Mar. 31..................  Memorandum: Delegation of               19869
                            Authority to Transfer Certain
                            Funds in Accordance With Section
                            610 of the Foreign Assistance Act
                            of 1961, as Amended.
Apr. 8...................  Notice: Continuation of the             19193
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Somalia.
Apr. 10..................  Presidential Determination No.          22089
                            2015-5: Presidential
                            Determination on the Proposed
                            Agreement for Cooperation Between
                            the Government of the United
                            States of America and the
                            Government of the People's
                            Republic of China Concerning
                            Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy.
Apr. 16..................  Memorandum: Delegation of               25207
                            Authority to Transfer Certain
                            Funds in Accordance With Section
                            610 of the Foreign Assistance Act
                            of 1961, as Amended.
Apr. 29..................  Memorandum: Delegation of               27555
                            Authority Under Section 506(a)(1)
                            of the Foreign Assistance Act of
                            1961.
May 6....................  Notice: Continuation of the             26815
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Actions of the Government of
                            Syria.
May 7....................  Memorandum: Delegation of               32849
                            Authority Pursuant to Section
                            302(b) of the Sean and David
                            Goldman International Child
                            Abduction Prevention and Return
                            Act of 2014.
May 8....................  Notice: Continuation of the             27067
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to the Central African Republic.
May 13...................  Notice: Continuation of the             27851
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Yemen.
May 15...................  Notice: Continuation of the             28805
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Burma.
May 15...................  Memorandum: Delegations of              29201
                            Functions Under the Foreign
                            Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act.
May 19...................  Notice: Continuation of the             29527
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to the Stabilization of Iraq.
May 19...................  Presidential Determination No.          32851
                            2015-6: Presidential
                            Determination Pursuant to Section
                            1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the
                            National Defense Authorization
                            Act for Fiscal Year 2012.
June 3...................  Presidential Determination No.          32853
                            2015-7: Suspension of Limitations
                            Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act.
June 10..................  Notice: Continuation of the             34021
                            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
                            Process or Institutions.
June 11..................  Presidential Determination No.          36909
                            2015-8: Proposed Agreement for
                            Cooperation Between the
                            Government of the United States
                            of America and the Government of
                            the Republic of Korea Concerning
                            Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy.
June 19..................  Memorandum: Delegation of               42999
                            Authority Pursuant to Section 8
                            of the United States-Israel
                            Strategic Partnership Act of 2014.

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June 22..................  Notice: Continuation of the             36461
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to North Korea.
June 22..................  Notice: Continuation of the             36463
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to the Western Balkans.
June 25..................  Memorandum: Delegation of               43001
                            Authority to Transfer Certain
                            Funds in Accordance With Section
                            610 of the Foreign Assistance Act
                            of 1961.
June 29..................  Memorandum: Delegation of               37921
                            Authority Pursuant to Section
                            1035 of the National Defense
                            Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
                            2013.
July 10..................  Presidential Determination No.          43613
                            2015-9: Designation of the
                            Republic of Tunisia as a Major
                            Non-NATO Ally.
July 17..................  Notice: Continuation of the             43297
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to the Former Liberian Regime of
                            Charles Taylor.
July 17..................  Memorandum: Delegation of Certain       43909
                            Functions and Authorities Under
                            Section 135 of the Atomic Energy
                            Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et
                            seq.), as amended by the Iran
                            Nuclear Agreement Review Act of
                            2015.
July 21..................  Notice: Continuation of the             43907
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Transnational Criminal
                            Organizations.
July 29..................  Notice: Continuation of the             45839
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Lebanon.
Aug. 5...................  Presidential Determination No.          50755
                            2015-10: Continuation of U.S.
                            Drug Interdiction Assistance to
                            the Government of Colombia.
Aug. 7...................  Notice: Continuation of the             48233
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Export Control Regulations.
Aug. 28..................  Memorandum: Delegation of               55715
                            Authority to Transfer Certain
                            Funds in Accordance With Section
                            610 of the Foreign Assistance Act
                            of 1961.
Sept. 10.................  Notice: Continuation of the             55013
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Certain Terrorist Attacks.
Sept. 11.................  Presidential Determination No.          55503
                            2015-11: Continuation of the
                            Exercise of Certain Authorites
                            Under the Trading With the Enemy
                            Act.
Sept. 14.................  Presidential Determination No.          57063
                            2015-12: Presidential
                            Determination on Major Drug
                            Transit or Major Illicit Drug
                            Producing Countries for Fiscal
                            Year 2016.
Sept. 18.................  Notice: Continuation of the             57281
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Persons Who Commit, Threaten
                            to Commit, or Support Terrorism.
Sept. 24.................  Memorandum: Delegation of               60511
                            Authority Under Section 506(a)(1)
                            of the Foreign Assistance Act of
                            1961.
Sept. 24.................  Memorandum: Delegation of               61273
                            Authority Under the National
                            Defense Authorization Act for
                            Fiscal Year 2015.
Sept. 29.................  Memorandum: Delegation of               61275
                            Authority Under Sections
                            506(a)(1) and 552(c)(2) of the
                            Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Sept. 29.................  Memorandum: Delegation of               62429
                            Authority Under Section 404(c) of
                            the Child Soldiers Prevention Act
                            of 2008.
Sept. 29.................  Presidential Determination No.          62431
                            2015-13: Determination With
                            Respect to the Child Soldiers
                            Prevention Act of 2008.
Sept. 29.................  Presidential Determination No.          62433
                            2015-14: Presidential
                            Determination on Refugee
                            Admissions for Fiscal Year 2016.

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Oct. 5...................  Presidential Determination No.          62435
                            2016-1: Presidential
                            Determination With Respect to
                            Foreign Governments' Efforts
                            Regarding Trafficking in Persons.
Oct. 5...................  Memorandum: Delegation of               65605
                            Authority Under Sections 110(c)
                            and (d)(4) of the Trafficking
                            Victims Protection Act of 2000.
Oct. 18..................  Memorandum: Delegation of Certain       66781
                            Functions and Authorities Under
                            Section 213(b)(1) of the Iran
                            Threat Reduction and Syria Human
                            Rights Act of 2012.
Oct. 18..................  Memorandum: Preparing for               66783
                            Implementation of the Joint
                            Comprehensive Plan of Action of
                            July 14, 2015 (JCPOA).
Oct. 19..................  Notice: Continuation of the             63665
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Significant Narcotics
                            Traffickers Centered in Colombia.
Oct. 20..................  Memorandum: Delegation of               64305
                            Authority for Drafting and
                            Submission of the International
                            Trade Data System Annual Report
                            to the Congress.
Oct. 21..................  Notice: Continuation of the             65119
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to the Situation in or in
                            Relation to the Democratic
                            Republic of the Congo.
Oct. 28..................  Notice: Continuation of the             67259
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Sudan.
Nov. 3...................  Memorandum: Mitigating Impacts on       68743
                            Natural Resources From
                            Development and Encouraging
                            Related Private Investment.
Nov. 5...................  Notice: Notice of Intention to          69561
                            Enter Into the Trans-Pacific
                            Partnership Agreement.
Nov. 10..................  Notice: Continuation of the             70663
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to Iran.
Nov. 12..................  Notice: Continuation of the             70667
                            National Emergency With Respect
                            to the Proliferation of Weapons
                            of Mass Destruction.
Nov. 13..................  Presidential Determination No.          71927
                            2016-2: Distribution of
                            Department of Defense Funded
                            Humanitarian Assistance in Syria.
Nov. 18..................  Presidential Determination No.          75921
                            2016-3: Presidential
                            Determination Pursuant to Section
                            1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the
                            National Defense Authorization
                            Act for Fiscal Year 2012.
Dec. 2...................  Memorandum: Delegation of               76195
                            Reporting Functions Specified in
                            Section 941 of the Fiscal Year
                            2014 National Defense
                            Authorization Act.
Dec. 2...................  Presidential Determination No.          77567
                            2016-4: Suspension of Limitations
                            Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act.
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                         Title 3--The President


          Table 4--PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS AFFECTED DURING 2015


________________________________________________________________________


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

Proc. 6867.......See Notice of Feb. 25, p. 417..........................
Proc. 7463.......See Notice of Sept. 10, p. 450.........................
Proc. 7757.......See Notice of Feb. 25, p. 417..........................
Proc. 7970.......See Proc. 9383.........................................
Proc. 8039.......Amended by Proc. 9383..................................
Proc. 8271.......See Notice of June 22, p. 441..........................
Proc. 8294.......See Proc. 9383.........................................
Proc. 8334.......See Proc. 9383.........................................
Proc. 8467.......See Proc. 9383.........................................
Proc. 8618.......See Proc. 9383.........................................
Proc. 8693.......See EO 13687...........................................
Proc. 8770.......See Proc. 9383.........................................
Proc. 8783.......Amended by Proc. 9383..................................
Proc. 8818.......Amended by Proc. 9383..................................
Proc. 8894.......Amended by Proc. 9383..................................
Proc. 8921.......Amended by Proc. 9383; See Proc. 9383..................
Proc. 8947.......See EO 13708...........................................
Proc. 9072.......See Proc. 9383.........................................
Proc. 9223.......See Proc. 9383.........................................

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                            Executive Orders

                             Date or Number

                                         Comment

August 24, 1842..Revoked by PLO 7835 (80 FR 21760)......................
October 14, 1931.Revoked by PLO 7840 (80 FR 54801)......................
10431............Amended by EO 13709....................................
11145............Continued by EO 13708..................................
11155............Amended by EO 13697....................................
11183............Continued by EO 13708..................................
11287............Continued by EO 13708..................................
11582............See EO 13713...........................................
11612............Continued by EO 13708..................................
11988............Amended by EO 13690....................................
12131............Continued by EO 13708..................................
12170............See Notices of Mar. 11, p. 426; Nov. 10, p. 473........
12216............Continued by EO 13708..................................
12333............See Memorandum of Feb. 25, p. 418......................
12367............Continued by EO 13708..................................
12382............Continued by EO 13708..................................
12473............See EO 13696...........................................
12829............Amended by EOs 13691, 13708; Continued by EO 13708.....
12881............See EO 13702...........................................
12905............Continued by EO 13708..................................
12915............Continued by EO 13708..................................
12916............Continued by EO 13708..................................
12938............See Notice of Nov. 12, p. 474..........................
12947............See Notice of Jan. 21, p. 409..........................
12957............See Notice of Mar. 11, p. 426..........................
12959............See Notice of Mar. 11, p. 426..........................
12963............See EO 13703; Continued by EO 13708....................
12978............See Notice of Oct. 19, p. 465..........................
12994............Continued by EO 13708..................................
13007............See Proc. 9297.........................................
13047............See Notice of May 15, p. 436...........................
13059............See Notice of Mar. 11, p. 426..........................
13067............See Notice of Oct. 28, p. 467..........................
13094............See Notice of Nov. 12, p. 474..........................
13099............See Notice of Jan. 21, p. 409..........................
13112............Continued by EO 13708..................................
13158............Continued by EO 13708..................................
13179............Continued by EO 13708..................................
13219............See Notice of June 22, p. 442..........................
13222............See Notice of Aug. 7, p. 449...........................
13224............See Notice of Sept. 18, p. 455.........................
13231............Continued by EO 13708..................................
13265............Continued by EO 13708..................................
13303............See Notice of May 19, p. 438...........................

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13304............See Notice of June 22, p. 442..........................
13310............See Notice of May 15, p. 436...........................
13315............See Notice of May 19, p. 438...........................
13327............Amended by EO 13693....................................
13348............Revoked by EO 13710; See Notice of July 17, p. 445.....
13350............See Notice of May 19, p. 438...........................
13364............See Notice of May 19, p. 438...........................
13372............See Notice of Jan. 21, p. 409..........................
13382............See Notice of Nov. 12, p. 474..........................
13396............See Notice of Feb. 4, p. 410...........................
13399............See Notice of May 6, p. 433............................
13400............See Notice of Oct. 28, p. 467..........................
13405............See Notice of June 10, p. 439..........................
13412............See Notice of Oct. 28, p. 467..........................
13413............See Notice of Oct. 21, p. 466..........................
13423............Revoked by EO 13693....................................
13432............Amended by EO 13693....................................
13438............See Notice of May 19, p. 438...........................
13441............See Notice of July 29, p. 447..........................
13448............See Notice of May 15, p. 436...........................
13460............See Notice of May 6, p. 433............................
13464............See Notice of May 15, p. 436...........................
13466............See EO 13687; Notice of June 22, p. 441................
13498............Continued by EO 13708..................................
13514............Revoked by EO 13693....................................
13515............Continued by EO 13708..................................
13521............Continued by EO 13708..................................
13522............Continued by EO 13708..................................
13532............Continued by EO 13708..................................
13536............Continued by Notice of Apr. 8, p. 431..................
13538............Continued by EO 13708..................................
13539............Continued by EO 13708..................................
13540............Continued by EO 13708..................................
13544............Continued by EO 13708..................................
13549............Continued by EO 13708..................................
13551............See EO 13687; Notice of June 22, p. 441................
13553............See Notice of Mar. 11, p. 426..........................
13555............Continued by EO 13708..................................
13563............See EO 13707...........................................
13566............See Notice of Feb. 23, p. 417..........................
13570............See EO 13687; Notice of June 22, p. 441................
13572............See Notice of May 6, p. 433............................
13573............See Notice of May 6, p. 433............................
13574............See Notice of Mar. 11, p. 426..........................
13581............See Notice of July 21, p. 447..........................
13582............See Notice of May 6, p. 433............................

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13583............See EO 13714...........................................
13590............See Notice of Mar. 11, p. 426..........................
13599............See Notice of Mar. 11, p. 426..........................
13600............Continued by EO 13708..................................
13606............See Notices of Mar. 11, p. 426; May 6, p. 433..........
13608............See Notices of Mar. 11, p. 426; May 6, p. 433..........
13610............See EO 13707...........................................
13611............See Notice of May 13, p. 436...........................
13617............Revoked by EO 13695....................................
13619............See Notice of May 15, p. 436...........................
13620............See Notice of Apr. 8, p. 431...........................
13621............Continued by EO 13708..................................
13622............See Notice of Mar. 11, p. 426..........................
13628............See Notice of Mar. 11, p. 426..........................
13634............Reestablished by EO 13708..............................
13636............See EO 13691...........................................
13645............See Notice of Mar. 11, p. 426..........................
13648............Continued by EO 13708..................................
13649............See EO 13703...........................................
13651............Amended by Proc. 9383; See Notice of May 15, p. 436....
13652............Superseded in part by EO 13708.........................
13653............Amended by EO 13693....................................
13658............See EO 13706...........................................
13660............See Notice of Mar. 3, p. 420...........................
13661............See Notice of Mar. 3, p. 420...........................
13662............See Notice of Mar. 3, p. 420...........................
13664............Continued by Notice of Mar. 31, p. 430.................
13667............See Notice of May 8, p. 435............................
13668............See Notice of May 19, p. 438...........................
13671............See Notice of Oct. 21, p. 466..........................
13675............Continued by EO 13708..................................
13676............Continued by EO 13708..................................
13677............Amended by EO 13693....................................
13685............See Notice of Mar. 3, p. 420...........................
13686............Superseded by EO 13715.................................
13687............See Notice of June 22, p. 441..........................
13700............See EO 13711...........................................
                      Other Presidential Documents

                             Date or Number

                                         Comment

Memorandum of SepRevoked by Memorandum of Mar. 13, p. 427...............
Memorandum of JulSee EO 13703...........................................
Memorandum of MayRevoked by EO 13693....................................
Memorandum of DecRevoked by EO 13693....................................
Memorandum of FebRevoked in part by EO 13693............................

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Memorandum of OctSee Memorandum of October 18, p. 463...................
Memorandum of DecRevoked by EO 13693....................................
Memorandum of JunSee Memorandum of Jan. 15, p. 403......................

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                         Title 3--The President


     Table 5--STATUTES CITED AS AUTHORITY FOR PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS


________________________________________________________________________


Editorial note: Statutes which were cited as authority for the issuance 
of Presidential documents contained in this volume are listed under one 
of these headings. For authority cites for hortatory proclamations, see 
the text of each proclamation:

    United States Code
    United States Statutes at Large
    Public Laws
    Short Title of Act

Citations have been set forth in the style in which they appear in the 
documents. Since the form of citations varies from document to document, 
users of this table should search under all headings for pertinent 
references.


________________________________________________________________________


                           United States Code
 
      U.S. Code Citation                 Presidential Document
 
2 U.S.C. 901a................  Order of Feb. 2, p. 410
3 U.S.C. 301.................  EOs 13687, 13692, 13710, 13712;
                                Memorandums of Feb. 19, p. 415; Mar. 4,
                                p. 422; Mar. 12, p. 427; Mar. 25, p.
                                428; Mar. 27, p. 429; Mar. 31, p. 430;
                                Apr. 16, p. 432; Apr. 29, p. 433; May 7,
                                p. 435; May 15, p. 437; June 19, p. 441;
                                June 25, p. 443; June 29, p. 444; July
                                17, p. 446; Aug. 28, p. 449; Sept. 24,
                                p. 456; Sept. 24, p. 456; Sept. 29, p.
                                457; Sept. 29, p. 457; Oct. 5, p. 462;
                                Oct. 18, p. 463; Oct. 20, p. 465; Dec.
                                2, p. 476
5 U.S.C. App.................  EO 13708
5 U.S.C. 105.................  EO 13704
5 U.S.C. 3345 et seq.........  Memorandum of Mar. 13, p. 427
5 U.S.C. 5303................  EO 13715
5 U.S.C. 5546 and 6103(b)....  EO 13713
8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(42).........  Presidential Determination No. 15-14, p.
                                459
8 U.S.C. 1157................  Presidential Determination No. 15-14, p.
                                459
8 U.S.C. 1182(f).............  EOs 13687, 13692, 13694, 13712
10 U.S.C. 801-946............  EO 13696
10 U.S.C. 2249a(b)...........  Presidential Determination No. 16-2, p.
                                474
19 U.S.C. 3601(a)............  Proc. 9383
22 U.S.C. 287c...............  EO 13710
22 U.S.C. 288................  EO 13705
22 U.S.C. 2291-4.............  Presidential Determination No. 15-10, p.
                                448
22 U.S.C. 2370c-1............  Memorandums of Sept. 29, pp. 457, 458

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22 U.S.C. 7107...............  Presidential Determination No. 16-1, p.
                                460
29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.........  EO 13706
29 U.S.C. 2601 et seq........  EO 13706
40 U.S.C. 121................  EO 13706
40 U.S.C. Ch. 31.............  EO 13706
41 U.S.C. Ch. 67.............  EO 13706
41 U.S.C. 1902(a)............  EO 13706
42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq........  Memorandum of July 17, p. 446
42 U.S.C. 2153(b)............  Presidential Determination Nos. 15-5, p.
                                432; 15-8, p. 440
42 U.S.C. 13925 et seq.......  EO 13706
45 U.S.C. 159a...............  EOs 13700, 13711
50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq........  EOs 13687, 13692, 13694, 13695, 13710,
                                13712; Proc. 9383
50 U.S.C. 1622(a)............  EO 13710
50 U.S.C. 1622(d)............  Notices of Jan. 21, p. 409; Feb. 4, p.
                                410; Feb. 23, p. 417; Feb. 25, p. 417;
                                Mar. 3, pp. 420, 421; Mar. 11, p. 426;
                                Mar. 31, p. 430; Apr. 8, p. 431; May 6,
                                p. 433; May 8, p. 435; May 13, p. 436;
                                May 15, p. 436; May 19, p. 438; June 10,
                                p. 439; June 22, pp. 441, 442; July 17,
                                p. 445; July 21, p. 447; July 29, p.
                                447; Aug. 7, p. 449; Sept. 10, p. 450;
                                Sept. 18, p. 455; Oct. 19, p. 465; Oct.
                                21, p. 466; Oct. 28, p. 467; Nov. 10, p.
                                473; Nov. 12, p. 474
50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq........  EOs 13687, 13692, 13695, 13710, 13712;
                                Proc. 9383
50 U.S.C. 1701-1706..........  Notices of Mar. 3, p. 421; Apr. 8, p.
                                431; May 13, p. 436; June 10, p. 439;
                                June 22, pp. 441, 442; July 17, p. 445;
                                July 21, p. 447; July 29, p. 447; Sept.
                                18, p. 455; Nov. 10, p. 473
50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(2).........  EOs 13687, 13692, 13694
54 U.S.C. 320301.............  Procs. 9232, 9233, 9234, 9297, 9298, 9299
 


                               Public Laws
 
          Law Number                     Presidential Document
 
93-638.......................  EO 13706
95-223.......................  Presidential Determination No. 15-11, p.
                                950
104-45.......................  Presidential Determination Nos. 15-7, p.
                                439; 16-4, p. 476
107-228......................  Presidential Determination No. 15-12, p.
                                451
109-344......................  Notice of Oct. 28, p. 467
109-347......................  Memorandum of Oct. 20, p. 465
111-117......................  EO 13693
112-81.......................  Presidential Determination Nos. 15-6, p.
                                438; 16-3, p. 475
112-239......................  Memorandum of June 29, p. 444
113-66.......................  Memorandum of Dec. 2, p. 476
113-76 (Division K)..........  Memorandums of Mar. 31, p. 430; Apr. 16,
                                p. 432; Aug. 28, p. 449
113-150......................  Memorandum of May 7, p. 435
113-278......................  EO 13692
113-291......................  EO 13699; Memorandums of Mar. 4, p. 422;
                                Mar. 12, p. 427; Mar. 25, p. 428; Mar.
                                27, p. 429; Sept. 24, p. 456;
                                Presidential Determination No. 15-4, p.
                                416
113-296......................  Memorandum of June 19, p. 441
114-26.......................  EO 13701; Notice of Nov. 5, p. 473
 


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                           Short Title of Act
 
              Title                        Presidential Document
 
African Growth and Opportunity    Procs. 9333, 9383
 Act (AGOA).
Bipartisan Congressional Trade    Proc. 9384
 Priorities and Accountability
 Act of 2015.
Critical Infrastructure           EO 13691
 Information Act of 2002.
Delegation of Certain             EO 13701
 Authorities and Assignment of
 Certain Functions Under the
 Bipartisan Congressional Trade
 Priorities and Accountability
 Act of 2015.
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961..  Memorandums of Mar. 31, p. 430; Apr.
                                   16, p. 432; June 25, p. 443; Aug. 28,
                                   p. 449
Migration and Refugee Assistance  Presidential Determination No. 15-14,
 Act of 1962.                      p. 459
National Security Act of 1947,    Memorandum of Feb. 25, p. 418
 as Amended.
Protecting Americans from Tax     Proc. 9384
 Hikes Act of 2015.
Trade Act of 1974...............  Procs. 9333, 9383
United States-Bahrain Free Trade  Proc. 9383
 Agreement Implementation Act.
United States-Colombia Trade      Proc. 9383
 Promotion Agreement
 Implementation Act.
United States-Israel Free Trade   Proc. 9383
 Area Implementation Act of 1985.
United States-Korea Free Trade    Proc. 9383
 Agreement Implementation Act.
United States-Panama Trade        Proc. 9383
 Promotion Agreement
 Implementation Act.
 


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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 2015 are set forth in Table 4 
on page 499.


________________________________________________________________________


                                2001-2015
3 CFR

                         (No regulations issued)
                         
                         
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                                     INDEX
                                     
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A

Adoption Month, National (Proc. 9354)
Advisory committees, Federal; continuation or reestablishment (EO 13708)
African American History Month, National (Proc. 9230)
African-American Music Appreciation Month (Proc. 9288)
African Growth and Opportunity Act; designations under (Proc. 9383)
Aircraft systems, unmanned; domestic use policies (Memorandum of Feb. 15, 
p. 411)
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, National (Proc. 9309)
Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, National (Proc. 9355)
American Education Week (Proc. 9366)
American Red Cross Month (Proc. 9235)
Americans with Disabilities Act; anniversary (Proc. 9302)
America Recycles Day (Proc. 9368)
Apprenticeship Week, National (Proc. 9363)
Arctic
     National efforts to enhance coordination in the region; policy (EO 
13689)
Armed Forces Day (Proc. 9283)
Armed Forces, U.S.
     Courts-Martial Manual, U.S. (EO 13696)
     National Security Medal award, regulations amended (EO 13709)
Arms and munitions
     Russian Federation, risk of nuclear proliferation; termination of 
emergency (EO 13695)
Arts and Humanities Month, National (Proc. 9331)
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Proc. 9266)


B

Balkans, Western; national emergency continued (Notice of June 22, p. 
442)
Basin and Range National Monument; establishment (Proc. 9297)
Behavioral science research insights, Federal policy to improve 
performance and delivery of Government programs and services (EO 13707)
Belarus; government members undermining democratic processes or 
institutions, national emergency continued (Notice of June 10, p. 439)
Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument; establishment (Proc. 9298)
Bill of Rights Day (Proc. 9381)
Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015; 
delegation authority and assignment of functions (EO 13701)
Blind Americans Equality Day (Proc. 9349)
Blocking property of persons engaged in malicious cyber-enabled activity 
(EO 13694)
Boards, commissions, committees, etc.
     Arctic Executive Steering Committee; establishment (EO 13689)
     Federal advisory committees, continuation or reestablishment (EO 13708)
     Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell (HRFC); establishment (EO 13698)
     Hostage Response Group (HRG); establishment (EO 13698)
     Labor disputes, New Jersey Transit Rail; emergency board to 
investigate, establishment (EOs 13700, 13711)
     Law Enforcement Equipment Working Group; establishment (EO 13688)
     National Strategic Computing Initiative; establishment (EO 13702)
     PMC Subcommittee to Strengthen the Senior Executive Service; 
establishment (EO 13714)
     Presidential Innovation Fellows Program; establishment (EO 13704)
     Toxic Substances and Worker Health, Advisory Board; establishment (EO 
13699)

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month, National (Proc. 9334)
Browns Canyon National Monument; establishment (Proc. 9232)
Budget, Federal
     Sequestration order for FY 2016 (Order of Feb. 2, p. 410)
Building Safety Month, National (Proc. 9262)
Burma; national emergency continued (Notice of May 15, p. 436)
Burundi; Property of certain persons, blocked (EO 13712)


C

California, honoring victims of the attack in San Bernardino (Proc. 9377)
Cancer Control Month, National (Proc. 9247)
Captive Nations Week (Proc. 9300)
Career and technical education, special capability awards; amendment to 
EO 11155 (EO 13697)
Caribbean-American Heritage Month, National (Proc. 9291)
Central African Republic, national emergency continued (Notice of May 8, 
p. 435)
Cesar Chavez Day (Proc. 9243)
Character Counts Week, National (Proc. 9351)
Charter Schools Week, National (Proc. 9272)
Child Abuse Prevention Month, National (Proc. 9245)
Child Health Day (Proc. 9341)
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, National (Proc. 9310)
Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, National (Proc. 9311)
Child's Day, National (Proc. 9370)
Child welfare
     Delegation authority; waiver provision under Child Soldiers Prevention 
Act of 2008 (Memorandum of Sept. 29, p. 457)
     Delegation authority; waiver provision under Sean and David Goldman 
International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act of 2014 (Memorandum 
of May 7, p. 435)
     Determination; waiver provision pursuant to the Child Soldiers 
Prevention Act of 2008 (Presidential Determination No. 15-13, p. 458)
China, nuclear energy; proposed agreement for cooperation with U.S. 
(Presidential Determination No. 15-5, p. 432)
College Application Month, National (Proc. 9356)
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, National (Proc. 9237)
Colombia
     Drug interdiction assistance, U.S.; continuation (Presidential 
Determination No. 15-10, p. 448)
     National emergency respecting significant narcotics traffickers; 
continuation (Notice of Oct. 19, p. 465)
Columbus Day (Proc. 9348)
Commerce, Department of
     Unmanned Aircraft Systems, domestic; policies to support economic 
competition and protect individual privacy, civil rights, and civil 
liberties (Memorandum of Feb. 15, p. 411)
Computer technology
     Cybersecurity
 Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center; establishment (Memorandum of 
Feb. 25, p. 418)
 Private-sector entities, promotion of information sharing (EO 13691)
 Sanctions against persons engaged in malicious cyber-enabled activities (EO 
13694)
     Strategic Computing Initiative, National; establishment (EO 13702)
Congo, national emergency continued (Notice of Oct. 21, p. 466)
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, Constitution Week (Proc. 9323)
Consumer Protection Week, National (Proc. 9239)
Cote d'Ivoire; national emergency continued (Notice of Feb. 4, p. 410)
Crime Victims' Rights Week, National (Proc. 9257)
Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month (Proc. 9357)
Cuba
     Regulating the anchorage and movement of vessels; national emergency 
continued (Notice of Feb. 25, p. 417)
     Trading With the Enemy Act, exercising of authorities under; continued 
(Presidential Determination No. 15-11, p. 450)
Cybersecurity Awareness Month, National (Proc. 9335)
Cybersecurity information; promoting private sector sharing (EO 13691)


D

Day of Prayer, National (Proc. 9274)

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Day of Remembrance for President Abraham Lincoln (Proc. 9256)
Days of Prayer and Remembrance, National (Proc. 9318)
Decorations, medals, awards
     National Security Medal, award policies; amended (EO 13709)
     Special Capability in Career and Technical Education awards; EO 11155 
amended (EO 13697)
Defense and security, national
     Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center; establishment (Memorandum 
of Feb. 25, p. 418)
     Delegation of authority under the National Defense Authorization Act 
(Memorandums of Mar. 12, p. 427; Mar. 25, p, 428; Mar. 27, p. 429; Sept. 24, 
p. 456)
     Iran; sanctions under the National Defense Authorization Act for 2012, 
determination (Presidential Determination Nos. 15-6, p. 438; 16-3, p. 475
     Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995; suspension of limitations (Presidential 
Determination Nos. 15-7, p. 439; 16-4, p. 476)
     Korea, North; additional U.S. sanctions imposed (EO 13687)
     Nuclear energy, peaceful uses; proposed agreement for cooperation 
between U.S. and South Korea (Presidential Determination No. 15-8, p. 440)
     Private sector cybersecurity information sharing; promotion (EO 13691)
     Syria; waiver provision of assistance for appropriately vetted members 
of the Syrian opposition (Presidential Determination No. 15-4, p. 416)
     Transnational Criminal Organizations; continuation of national 
emergency (Notice of July 21, p. 447)
     U.S. sanctions against persons engaged in malicious cyber-enabled 
activities (EO 13694)
Defense, Department of
     Defense funded humanitarian assistance in Syria (Presidential 
Determination No. 16-2, p. 474)
     Delegation authority under National Defense Authorization Act for FY 
2013 (Memorandum of June 29, p. 444)
     Delegation of reporting functions under National Defense Authorization 
Act for FY 2014 (Memorandum of Dec. 2, p. 476)
Defense Transportation Day, National and National Transportation Week 
(Proc. 9276)
Diabetes Month, National (Proc. 9360)
Disability Employment Awareness Month, National (Proc. 9336)
Domestic infrastructure projects, nonfederal; expansion of Federal action 
to support predevelopment activities (Memorandum of Jan. 16, p. 406)
Domestic Violence Awareness Month, National (Proc. 9337)
Donate Life Month, National (Proc. 9248)
Drug traffic control
     Colombia; drug interdiction assistance, U.S.; continued (Presidential 
Determination No. 15-10, p. 448)
     Colombia, national emergency for significant narcotics traffickers; 
continued (Notice of Oct. 19, p. 465)
     Delegation of functions to the Treasury Secretary under Foreign 
Narcotics kingpin Designation Act (Memorandum of May 15, p. 437)
     Major illicit drug producing and major drug transit countries for FY 
2016 (Presidential Determination No. 15-12, p. 451)


E

Earth Day (Proc. 9259)
Education
     Presidential Scholars; amendment to Executive Order 11155 (EO 13697)
     Student aid bill of rights; student loan repayment protections to 
ensure affordability (Memorandum of Mar. 10, p. 422)
Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A. (Proc. 9244)
Emergency Medical Services Week (Proc. 9281)
Emergency preparedness
     Federal flood risk management standard and a process for solicitation 
and consideration of public input (EO 13690)
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, National (Proc. 9307)
Employment
     Federal leave policies; modernization efforts to recruit and retain 
talent (Memorandum of Jan. 15, p. 403)
Energy Action Month, National (Proc. 9332)
Entrepreneurship Month, National (Proc. 9359)

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Environment
     Federal Arctic policies; national efforts to enhance coordination (EO 
13689)
     Greenhouse gas emissions, Federal sustainability; reduction plans for 
the next decade (EO 13693)
     Natural resources; private investment promotion and steps to mitigate 
impacts from development (Memorandum of Nov. 3, p. 467)
Environmental Quality Council; order of succession (Memorandum of Mar. 
13, p. 427)
Equal Pay Day, National (Proc. 9255)
Equipment acquisition for local law enforcement agencies; coordination of 
Federal oversight (EO 13688)
Export control regulations; national emergency continued (Notice of Aug. 
7, p. 449)


F

Family Caregivers Month, National (Proc. 9361)
Family Week, National (Proc. 9371)
Farm Safety and Health Week, National (Proc. 9325)
Father's Day (Proc. 9296)
Federal Government executive departments and agencies half-day closing on 
December 24 (EO 13713)
Federal leave policies for childbirth, adoption and foster care; 
modernization efforts (Memorandum of Jan. 15, p. 403)
Federal sustainability; planning for the next decade (EO 13693)
Financial Capability Month, National (Proc. 9246)
Fire Prevention Week (Proc. 9340)
Flag Day and National Flag Week (Proc. 9294)
Flood risk management standard and stakeholder input solicitation and 
consideration procedures; establishment (EO 13690)
Foreign aid
     Drawdown of defense services; delegation authority to Secretary of 
State (Memorandums of Apr. 29, p. 433; Sept. 24, p. 456; Sept. 29, p. 457)
     Syrian humanitarian assistance, Defense Department funded distribution, 
waiver of prohibition (Presidential Determination No. 16-2, p. 474)
     Transfer of funds; delegation authority to Secretary of State 
(Memorandums of Mar. 31, p. 430; Apr. 16, p. 432; June 25, p. 443)
Foreign relations
     Human trafficking; determination on foreign governments compliance with 
Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (Presidential Determination No. 
16-1, p. 460)
     International Renewable Energy Agency, designation as public 
international organization under the International Organizations Immunities 
Act (EO 13705)
     Liberian former President Charles Taylor, actions and policies of; 
termination of emergency (EO 13710)
     Major drug transit or major illicit drug producing countries for FY 
2016 (Presidential Determination No. 15-12, p. 451)
     Refugee admissions for FY 2016; determination (Presidential 
Determination No. 15-14, p. 459)
     Terrorism, persons committing or supporting; continuation of national 
emergency (Notice of Sept. 18, p. 455)
Forest Products Week, National (Proc. 9352)
Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, National (Proc. 9252)
Foster Care Month, National (Proc. 9263)
France, honoring victims of the attack in Paris (Proc. 9369)


G

Generalized System of Preferences; duty-free treatment, modification 
(Proc. 9333)
General Pulaski Memorial Day (Proc. 9347)
German-American Day (Proc. 9343)
Get Smart About Antibiotics Week (Proc. 9367)
Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day (Proc. 9328)
Government organization and employees
     Contract workers
 Paid sick leave; effort to establish policy (EO 13706)
     Environmental Quality Council; order of succession (Memorandum of Mar. 
13, p. 427)
     Executive departments and agencies, half-day closing on December 24 (EO 
13713)

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     Federal advisory committees, continued or reestablished (EO 13708)
     Federal sustainability; plans for the next decade (EO 13693)
     Hostage recovery activities; directive on recovery efforts (EO 13698)
     Leave policies for childbirth, adoption and foster care; modernization 
efforts (Memorandum of Jan. 15, p. 403)
     Nonfederal domestic infrastructure assets; Federal support for 
predevelopment activities, expansion (Memorandum of Jan. 16, p. 406)
     Pay rates and systems (EO 13715)
     Senior Executive Service; reforms to improve (EO 13714)
     State Department
 Delegation of authority (Memorandum of Feb. 19, p. 415)
 Transfer of funds; delegation authority (Memorandums of Mar. 31, p. 430; 
Aug. 28, p. 449)
     Toxic Substances and Worker Health, Advisory Board; establishment (EO 
13699)
Grandparents Day, National (Proc. 9321)
Great Outdoors Month (Proc. 9289)
Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and 
American Democracy (Proc. 9242)


H

Head Start; 50th anniversary (Proc. 9284)
Health care
     Federal contract workers, paid sick leave policy; establishment (EO 
13706)
     HIV/AIDS, U.S. strategy for 2015-2020; implementation (EO 13703)
Health Center Week, National (Proc. 9306)
Heart Month, American (Proc. 9229)
Helsinki Human Rights Day (Proc. 9375)
Hispanic Heritage Month, National (Proc. 9322)
Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, National (Proc. 9320)
Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, National (Proc. 9326)
Homeland Security, Department of
     Delegation authority for drafting and submitting International Trade 
Data System Annual Report to Congress (Memorandum of Oct. 20, p. 465)
Honouliuli National Monument; establishment (Proc. 9234)
Hostage Recovery Activities (EO 13698)
Human Rights Day and Human Rights Week (Proc. 9380)
Hunting and Fishing Day, National (Proc. 9329)
Hurricane Preparedness Week, National (Proc. 9286)


I

Immigration
     Refugees; admissions for FY 2016 (Presidential Determination No. 15-14, 
p. 459)
     Trafficking in persons; foreign governments' compliance efforts 
(Presidential Determination No. 16-1, p. 460)
Impaired Driving Prevention Month, National (Proc. 9373)
International Day of Persons With Disabilities (Proc. 9376)
International Day of the Girl (Proc. 9346)
International Renewable Energy Agency; designation as a public 
international organization (EO 13705)
Iran
     Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012; delegation of 
functions and authorities (Memorandum of Oct. 18, p. 463)
     Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action of July 14, 2015 (JCPOA); 
implementation procedures (Memorandum of Oct. 18, p. 464)
     National emergency continued (Notices of Mar. 11, p. 426; Nov. 10, p. 
473)
     Petroleum allocations; determination pursuant to National Defense 
Authorization Act for FY 2012 (Presidential Determination Nos. 15-6, p. 438; 
16-3, p. 475)
Iraq, stabilization efforts; national emergency continued (Notice of May 
19, p. 438)
Irish-American Heritage Month (Proc. 9236)


J

Jerusalem Embassy Act; suspension of limitations (Presidential 
Determination Nos. 15-7, p. 439; 16-4, p. 476)
Jewish American Heritage Month (Proc. 9261)

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Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) of July 14, 2015; 
implementation of U.S. commitments (Memorandum of Oct. 18, p. 464)


K

King, Martin Luther, Jr.; Federal Holiday (Proc. 9228)
Korea, North
     National emergency continued (Notice of June 22, p. 441)
     Sanctions; additional measures imposed (EO 13687)
Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, National (Proc. 9303)
Korea, South; proposed agreement for cooperation with U.S. concerning 
peaceful uses of nuclear energy (Presidential Determination No. 15-8, p. 
440)


L

Labor Day (Proc. 9316)
Labor management relations
     Railroads and air carriers
 Labor disputes (rail) emergency board to investigate; establishment (EOs 
13700, 13711)
Law Day, U.S.A. (Proc. 9265)
Law enforcement and crime
     Law enforcement agencies' acquisition of equipment; Federal support (EO 
13688)
Lebanon, national emergency continued (Notice of July 29, p. 447)
Leif Erikson Day (Proc. 9344)
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month (Proc. 9290)
Liberia
     Charles Taylor, former President;termination of national emergency 
respecting actions and policies (EO 13710)
     Charles Taylor, former regime of; continuation of national emergency 
(Notice of July 17, p. 445)
Libya
     National emergency continued (Notice of Feb. 23, p. 417)
Loan programs-education
     Student aid bill of rights; loan repayment affordability, protection 
efforts (Memorandum of Mar. 10, p. 422)
Loyalty Day (Proc. 9269)


M

Management and Budget, Office of
     Sequestration Order for FY 2016 (Order of Feb. 2, p. 410)
Maritime Day, National (Proc. 9285)
Medicare and Medicaid; 50th anniversary (Proc. 9305)
Mental Health Awareness Month, National (Proc. 9267)
Mentoring Month, National (Proc. 9385)
Middle East
     Terrorists who threaten peace process; national emergency continued 
(Memorandum of Jan. 21, p. 409)
Military Family Month (Proc. 9358)
Military law, Courts-martial manual; amendments (EO 13696)
Military Spouse Appreciation Day (Proc. 9275)
Minority Enterprise Development Week (Proc. 9350)
Monuments, national
     Basin and Range National Monument; establishment (Proc. 9297)
     Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument; establishment (Proc. 9298)
     Browns Canyon National Monument; establishment (Proc. 9232)
     Honouliuli National Monument; establishment (Proc. 9234)
     Pullman National Monument; establishment (Proc. 9233)
     Waco Mammoth National Monument; establishment (Proc. 9299)
Mother's Day (Proc. 9278)


N

National Defense Authorization Act
     Delegation of reporting functions to Secretary of Defense (Memorandum 
of Dec. 2, p. 476)
National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2012; determination to reduce 
Iranian oil volume and purchases (Presidential Determination Nos. 15-6, 
p. 438; 16-3, p. 475)
National emergencies declared, terminated, continued, etc.
     Balkans, Western, emergency continued (Notice of June 22, p. 442)
     Belarus, government members and others undermining Democratic processes 
or institutions; emergency continued (Notice of June 10, p. 439)
     Burma, emergency continued (Notice of May 15, p. 436)

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     Central African Republic, emergency continued (Notice of May 8, p. 435)
     Colombia, significant narcotics traffickers; emergency continued 
(Notice of Oct. 19, p. 465)
     Congo, emergency continued (Notice of Oct. 21, p. 466)
     Cote d'Ivoire, emergency continued (Notice of Feb. 4, p. 410)
     Cuba, regulation of anchorage and movement of vessels; emergency 
continued (Notice of Feb. 25, p. 417)
     Export control regulations; emergency continued (Notice of Aug. 7, p. 
449)
     Iran, emergency continued (Notices of Mar. 11, p. 426; Nov. 10, p. 473)
     Iraq, stabilization efforts; emergency continued (Notice of May 19, p. 
438)
     Lebanon, emergency continued (Notice of July 29, p. 447)
     Liberia, former regime of Charles Taylor; emergency continued (Notice 
of July 17, p. 445)
     Libya, emergency continued (Notice of Feb. 23, p. 417)
     Middle East peace process; terrorists threatening to disrupt, emergency 
continued (Notice of Jan. 21, p. 409)
     North Korea, emergency continued (Notice of June 22, p. 441)
     Russia, weapons-usable fissile material, risk of nuclear proliferation 
by accumulation; termination of national emergency (EO 13695)
     Somalia, emergency continued (Notice of Apr. 8, p. 431)
     South Sudan, emergency continued (Notices of Mar. 31, p. 430; Oct. 28, 
p. 467)
     Syria, emergency continued respecting government actions (Notice of May 
6, p. 433)
     Terrorism, persons who commit or support; emergency continued (Notice 
of Sept. 18, p. 455)
     Terrorist attacks in U.S.; emergency continued (Notice of Sept. 10, p. 
450)
     Transnational Criminal Organizations; emergency continued (Notice of 
July 21, p. 447)
     Ukraine, emergency continued (Notice of Mar. 3, p. 420)
     Venezuela; blocking property and suspension of entry of certain persons 
into the U.S. (EO 13692)
     Weapons of mass destruction, proliferation of; emergency continued 
(Notice of Nov. 12, p. 474)
     Yemen, emergency continued (Notice of May 13, p. 436)
     Zimbabwe, emergency continued (Notice of Mar. 3, p. 421)
National HIV/AIDS strategy for the U.S. for 2015-2020; implementation (EO 
13703)
National Intelligence, Office of the Director
     Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center; establishment (Memorandum 
of Feb. 25, p. 418)
     Director, National Counterterrorism Center; delegation authority under 
National Defense Authorization Act for 2015 (Memorandum of Mar. 12, p. 427)
Native American Heritage Month, National (Proc. 9362)
Natural resources; efforts to foster private investment and mitigate 
impact from development (Memorandum of Nov. 3, p. 467)
New Jersey Transit Rail; emergency board to investigate labor disputes; 
establishment (EOs 13700, 13711)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization; major Non-NATO Ally designation of 
Tunisia (Presidential Determination No. 15-9, p. 444)
Nuclear energy
     China; proposed agreement with U.S. for peaceful use (Presidential 
Determination No. 15-5, p. 432)
     Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action of July 14, 2015 (JCPOA); 
implementation measures (Memorandum of Oct. 18, p. 464)


O

Oceans Month, National (Proc. 9292)
Older Americans Month (Proc. 9268)
Oregon, honoring victims of the tragedy in Rosenburg (Proc. 9342)
Organizations, international
     Transnational Criminal Organizations; national emergency continued 
(Notice of July 21, p. 447)
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, National (Proc. 9312)

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P

Pan American Day and Pan American Week (Proc. 9254)
Park Week, National (Proc. 9258)
Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance (Proc. 9319)
Pay rates, Federal; adjustments (EO 13715)
Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week (Proc. 9277)
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, National (Proc. 9379)
Physical Fitness and Sports Month, National (Proc. 9264)
Poison Prevention Week, National (Proc. 9241)
POW/MIA Recognition Day, National (Proc. 9324)
Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day (Proc. 9287)
Preparedness Month, National (Proc. 9313)
Presidential authority/function, delegations
     Counterterrorism Center, National (Memorandum of Mar. 12, p. 427)
     Defense, Department of (Memorandum of June 29, p. 444)
     Homeland Security, Department of (Memorandum of Oct. 20, p. 465)
     State, Department of (Memorandums of Feb. 19, p. 415; Mar. 4, p. 422; 
Mar. 25, p. 428; Mar. 27, p. 429; Mar. 31, p. 430; Apr. 16, p. 432; Apr. 29, 
p. 433; May 7, p. 435; June 19, p. 441; June 25, p. 443; July 17, p. 446; 
Aug. 28, p. 449; Sept. 24, p. 456; Sept. 24, p. 456; Sept. 29, p. 457; Sept. 
29, p. 457; Oct. 5, p. 462; Oct. 18, p. 463)
     Trade Representative, Office of the U.S. (EO 13701)
     Treasury, Department of (Memorandums of May 15, p. 437; July 17, p. 
446)
Presidential Innovation Fellows Program (EO 13704)
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, National (Proc. 9314)
Public Health Week, National (Proc. 9251)
Public Lands Day, National (Proc. 9330)
Public Service Recognition Week (Proc. 9271)
Pullman National Monument; establishment (Proc. 9233)


R

Railroads
     New Jersey Transit Rail, labor dispute emergency board to investigate; 
establishment (EOs 13700, 13711 )
Read Across America Day (Proc. 9240)
Religious Freedom Day (Proc. 9227)
Russia
     Weapons-usable fissile material, nuclear proliferation; termination of 
national emergency (EO 13695)


S

Safe Boating Week, National (Proc. 9280)
School Lunch Week, National (Proc. 9345)
Science and Technology Policy Office
     Behavioral science insights; implementation to improve Government 
service (EO 13707)
Senior Executive Service; efforts to strengthen and improve (EO 13714)
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, National (Proc. 9249)
Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, National (Proc. 9386)
Small Business Week, National (Proc. 9270)
Somalia
     National emergency continued (Notice of Apr. 8, p. 431)
Special observances
     150th Anniversary of the 13th Amendment (Proc. 9378)
     50th Anniversary of Head Start (Proc. 9284)
     50th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid (Proc. 9305)
     African-American Music Appreciation Month (Proc. 9288)
     American Education Week (Proc. 9366)
     American Heart Month (Proc. 9229)
     American Red Cross Month (Proc. 9235)
     America Recycles Day (Proc. 9368)
     Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Proc. 9302)
     Armed Forces Day (Proc. 9283)
     Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Proc. 9266)
     Bill of Rights Day (Proc. 9381)
     Blind Americans Equality Day (Proc. 9349)
     Captive Nations Week (Proc. 9300)
     Cesar Chavez Day (Proc. 9243)
     Child Health Day (Proc. 9341)

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     Columbus Day (Proc. 9348)
     Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, Constitution Week (Proc. 9323)
     Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month (Proc. 9357)
     Day of Remembrance for President Abraham Lincoln (Proc. 9256)
     Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A. (Proc. 9244)
     Emergency Medical Services Week (Proc. 9281)
     Father's Day (Proc. 9296)
     Fire Prevention Week (Proc. 9340)
     Flag Day and National Flag Week (Proc. 9294)
     General Pulaski Memorial Day (Proc. 9347)
     German-American Day (Proc. 9343)
     Get Smart About Antibiotics Week (Proc. 9367)
     Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day (Proc. 9328)
     Great Outdoors Month (Proc. 9289)
     Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and 
American Democracy (Proc. 9242)
     Helsinki Human Rights Day (Proc. 9375)
     Honoring the Victims of the Attack in Paris, France (Proc. 9369)
     Honoring the Victims of the Attack in San Bernardino, California (Proc. 
9377)
     Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Chattanooga, Tennessee (Proc. 
9301)
     Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Roseburg, Oregon (Proc. 9342)
     Human Rights Day and Human Rights Week (Proc. 9380)
     International Day of Persons With Disabilities (Proc. 9376)
     International Day of the Girl (Proc. 9346)
     Irish-American Heritage Month (Proc. 9236)
     Jewish American Heritage Month (Proc. 9261)
     Labor Day (Proc. 9316)
     Law Day, U.S.A. (Proc. 9265)
     Leif Erikson Day (Proc. 9344)
     Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month (Proc. 9290)
     Loyalty Day (Proc. 9269)
     Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday (Proc. 9228)
     Military Family Month (Proc. 9358)
     Military Spouse Appreciation Day (Proc. 9275)
     Minority Enterprise Development Week (Proc. 9350)
     Mother's Day (Proc. 9278)
     National Adoption Month (Proc. 9354)
     National African American History Month (Proc. 9230)
     National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Proc. 9309)
     National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month (Proc. 9355)
     National Apprenticeship Week (Proc. 9363)
     National Arts and Humanities Month (Proc. 9331)
     National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Proc. 9334)
     National Building Safety Month (Proc. 9262)
     National Cancer Control Month (Proc. 9247)
     National Caribbean-American Heritage Month (Proc. 9291)
     National Character Counts Week (Proc. 9351)
     National Charter Schools Week (Proc. 9272)
     National Child Abuse Prevention Month (Proc. 9245)
     National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (Proc. 9310)
     National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month (Proc. 9311)
     National Child's Day (Proc. 9370)
     National College Application Month (Proc. 9356)
     National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (Proc. 9237)
     National Consumer Protection Week (Proc. 9239)
     National Crime Victims' Rights Week (Proc. 9257)
     National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (Proc. 9335)
     National Day of Prayer (Proc. 9274)
     National Days of Prayer and Remembrance (Proc. 9318)
     National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week 
(Proc. 9276)
     National Diabetes Month (Proc. 9360)
     National Disability Employment Awareness Month (Proc. 9336)
     National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (Proc. 9337)

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     National Donate Life Month (Proc. 9248)
     National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week (Proc. 9307)
     National Energy Action Month (Proc. 9332)
     National Entrepreneurship Month (Proc. 9359)
     National Equal Pay Day (Proc. 9255)
     National Family Caregivers Month (Proc. 9361)
     National Family Week (Proc. 9371)
     National Farm Safety and Health Week (Proc. 9325)
     National Financial Capability Month (Proc. 9246)
     National Forest Products Week (Proc. 9352)
     National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day (Proc. 9252)
     National Foster Care Month (Proc. 9263)
     National Grandparents Day (Proc. 9321)
     National Health Center Week (Proc. 9306)
     National Hispanic Heritage Month (Proc. 9322)
     National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week (Proc. 9320)
     National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week (Proc. 9326)
     National Hunting and Fishing Day (Proc. 9329)
     National Hurricane Preparedness Week (Proc. 9286)
     National Impaired Driving Prevention Month (Proc. 9373)
     National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day (Proc. 9303)
     National Maritime Day (Proc. 9285)
     National Mental Health Awareness Month (Proc. 9267)
     National Mentoring Month (Proc. 9385)
     National Native American Heritage Month (Proc. 9362)
     National Oceans Month (Proc. 9292)
     National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (Proc. 9312)
     National Park Week (Proc. 9258)
     National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (Proc. 9379)
     National Physical Fitness and Sports Month (Proc. 9264)
     National Poison Prevention Week (Proc. 9241)
     National POW/MIA Recognition Day (Proc. 9324)
     National Preparedness Month (Proc. 9313)
     National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (Proc. 9314)
     National Public Health Week (Proc. 9251)
     National Public Lands Day (Proc. 9330)
     National Safe Boating Week (Proc. 9280)
     National School Lunch Week (Proc. 9345)
     National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (Proc. 9249)
     National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month (Proc. 9386)
     National Small Business Week (Proc. 9270)
     National Stalking Awareness Month (Proc. 9387)
     National Substance Abuse Prevention Month (Proc. 9338)
     National Teacher Appreciation Day and National Teacher Appreciation 
Week (Proc. 9273)
     National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (Proc. 
9231)
     National Volunteer Week (Proc. 9253)
     National Voter Registration Day (Proc. 9327)
     National Week of Making (Proc. 9293)
     National Wilderness Month (Proc. 9315)
     National Women's Health Week (Proc. 9279)
     National Youth Justice Awareness Month (Proc. 9339)
     Older Americans Month (Proc. 9268)
     Pan American Day and Pan American Week (Proc. 9254)
     Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance (Proc. 9319)
     Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week (Proc. 9277)
     Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day (Proc. 9287)
     Public Service Recognition Week (Proc. 9271)
     Read Across America Day (Proc. 9240)
     Religious Freedom Day (Proc. 9227)
     Thanksgiving Day (Proc. 9372)
     United Nations Day (Proc. 9353)
     Veterans Day (Proc. 9364)

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     Women's Equality Day (Proc. 9308)
     Women's History Month (Proc. 9238)
     Workers Memorial Day (Proc. 9260)
     World AIDS Day (Proc. 9374)
     World Autism Awareness Day (Proc. 9250)
     World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (Proc. 9295)
     World Freedom Day (Proc. 9365)
     World Hepatitis Day (Proc. 9304)
     World Suicide Prevention Day (Proc. 9317)
     World Trade Week (Proc. 9282)
     Wright Brothers Day (Proc. 9382)
Stalking Awareness Month, National (Proc. 9387)
State Department
     Atomic Energy Act of 1954; delegation of authorities and functions 
under (Memorandum of July 17, p. 446)
     Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008; delegation authority under 
(Memorandum of Sept. 29, p. 457)
     Delegation of reporting authority under Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 
2014 (Memorandum of Feb. 19, p. 415)
     Determination; waiver provision under Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 
2008 (Presidential Determination No. 15-13, p. 458)
     Drawdown of funds and or services; delegation authority (Memorandums of 
Apr. 29, p. 433; Sept. 24, p. 456)
     Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, transfer of certain funds; delegation 
authority (Memorandums of Mar. 31, p. 430; Apr. 16, p. 432; June 25, p. 443; 
Aug. 28, p. 449)
     Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012; delegation of 
functions and authorities (Memorandum of Oct. 18, p. 463)
     National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2015; delegation authority 
(Memorandums of Mar. 4, p. 422; Mar. 25, p. 428; Mar. 27, p. 429)
     Sean and David Goldman International Child Abduction Prevention and 
Return Act of 2014; delegation of authorities and functions (Memorandum of 
May 7, p. 435)
     Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000; delegation authority 
(Memorandum of Oct. 5, p. 462)
     U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014; delegation authority 
(Memorandum of June 19, p. 441)
Strategic Computing Initiative, National; establishment (EO 13702)
Substance Abuse Prevention Month, National (Proc. 9338)
Sudan, South; national emergency continued (Notices of Mar. 31, p. 430; 
Oct. 28, p. 467)
Syria
     Delegation of functions and authorities to Secretary of State under the 
Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 (Memorandum of Oct. 
18, p. 463)
     Department of Defense funded humanitarian assistance; waiver on 
prohibition of distribution (Presidential Determination No. 16-2, p. 474)
     Government actions; national emergency continued (Notice of May 6, p. 
433)
     Provision of Assistance; determination and waiver regarding 
restrictions for Syrian opposition (Presidential Determination No. 15-4, p. 
416)


T

Tariff Schedule of the U.S.; modification (Proc. 9384)
Taylor, Charles, former President of Liberia; actions and policies, 
termination of emergency (EO 13710)
Teacher Appreciation Day and National Teacher Appreciation Week, National 
(Proc. 9273)
Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, National (Proc. 
9231)
Tennessee, honoring victims of the tragedy in Chattanooga (Proc. 9301)
Terrorism
     Hostage recovery activities (EO 13698)
     National Counterterrorism Center; delegation of authority to Director 
(Memorandum of Mar. 12, p. 427)
     Persons who commit, threaten to commit or support; national emergency 
continued (Notice of Sept. 18, p. 455)
     Terrorist attacks in the U.S.; national emergency continued (Notice of 
Sept. 10, p. 450)
Thanksgiving Day (Proc. 9372)
Thirteenth Amendment, 150th anniversary (Proc. 9378)
Toxic Substances and Worker Health, Advisory Board; establishment (EO 
13699)

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Trade
     African Growth and Opportunity Act; designation and removal of 
beneficiary countries (Proc. 9383)
     Australia-U.S., Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement; notice of intent 
to enter (Notice of Nov. 5, p. 473)
     Brunei Darussalam-U.S., Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement; notice of 
intent to enter (Notice of Nov. 5, p. 473)
     Canada-U.S., Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement; notice of intent to 
enter (Notice of Nov. 5, p. 473)
     Chile-U.S., Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement; notice of intent to 
enter (Notice of Nov. 5, p. 473)
     Generalized System of Preferences; modification of duty-free treatment 
(Proc. 9333)
     Japan-U.S., Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement; notice of intent to 
enter (Notice of Nov. 5, p. 473)
     Malaysia-U.S., Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement; notice of intent to 
enter (Notice of Nov. 5, p. 473)
     Mexico-U.S., Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement; notice of intent to 
enter (Notice of Nov. 5, p. 473)
     New Zealand-U.S., Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement; notice of intent 
to enter (Notice of Nov. 5, p. 473)
     Peru-U.S., Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement; notice of intent to 
enter (Notice of Nov. 5, p. 473)
     Singapore-U.S., Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement; notice of intent 
to enter (Notice of Nov. 5, p. 473)
     Tariff Schedule of the U.S.; modification (Proc. 9384)
     Trading With the Enemy Act; continuation of certain authorities 
(Presidential Determination No. 15-11, p. 450)
     Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement; notice of intention to enter 
(Notice of Nov. 5, p. 473)
     Vietnam-U.S., Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement; notice of intent to 
enter (Notice of Nov. 5, p. 473)
Trade Representative, U.S.; delegation of authorities and assignment of 
functions under Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and 
Accountability Act of 2015 (EO 13701)
Treasury, Department of the
     Burundi; blocking property of certain persons (EO 13712)
     Delegation of functions under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation 
Act (Memorandum of May 15, p. 437)
     Venezuela; blocking property and suspending entry of certain persons 
(EO 13692)
Treaties and international agreements
     China; proposed agreement for cooperation with U.S. regarding peaceful 
uses of nuclear energy (Presidential Determination No. 15-5, p. 432)
     South Korea; proposed agreement for cooperation with U.S. in peaceful 
uses of nuclear energy (Presidential Determination No. 15-8, p. 440)
     Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement; U.S. notice of intention to enter 
(Notice of Nov. 5, p. 473)
Tunisia; designation as major non-NATO Ally (Presidential Determination 
No. 15-9, p. 444)


U

Ukraine
     Delegation authority to Secretary of State under Ukraine Freedom 
Support Act (Memorandum of Feb. 19, p. 415)
     National emergency continued (Notice of Mar. 3, p. 420)
United Nations Day (Proc. 9353)


V

Venezuela; blocking property and suspension of entry into U.S. of certain 
persons (EO 13692)
Veterans Day (Proc. 9364)
Volunteer Week, National (Proc. 9253)
Voter Registration Day, National (Proc. 9327)


W

Waco Mammoth National Monument; establishment (Proc. 9299)
Wages
     Federal contract workers, paid sick leave for; establishment (EO 13706)
     Pay rate adjustments (EO 13715)
Weapons of mass destruction
     North Korea, weapons-usable fissile material proliferation risk; 
national emergency continued (Notice of June 22, p. 441)

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     Proliferation of; continuation of national emergency (Notice of Nov. 
12, p. 474)
     Russia, nuclear proliferation risk; termination of national emergency 
(EO 13695)
Week of Making, National (Proc. 9293)
White House Fellowships, Presidential Innovation Fellows Program (EO 
13704)
Wilderness Month, National (Proc. 9315)
Women's Equality Day (Proc. 9308)
Women's Health Week, National (Proc. 9279)
Women's History Month (Proc. 9238)
Workers Memorial Day (Proc. 9260)
World AIDS Day (Proc. 9374)
World Autism Awareness Day (Proc. 9250)
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (Proc. 9295)
World Freedom Day (Proc. 9365)
World Hepatitis Day (Proc. 9304)
World Suicide Prevention Day (Proc. 9317)
World Trade Week (Proc. 9282)
Wright Brothers Day (Proc. 9382)


Y

Yemen
     National emergency continued (Notice of May 13, p. 436)
     Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, waiver provision; 
delegation authority (Memorandum of Oct. 5, p. 462)
Youth Justice Awareness Month, National (Proc. 9339)


Z

Zimbabwe; national emergency continued (Notice of Mar. 3, p. 421)

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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 487.

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                    Table of CFR Titles and Chapters




                     (Revised as of January 1, 2016)

                      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, 2016)

                                                  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