E.O.13299
Interagency Group on Insular Areas
·George W. Bush·68 FR 25477
E.O.13300
Facilitating the Administration of Justice in the Federal Courts
·George W. Bush·68 FR 25807
Establishes a policy for timely filling of judicial vacancies in federal courts of appeals and district courts, referencing a presidential plan announced October 30, 2002 that calls for nominations to be submitted within 180 days after the President receives notice of a vacancy or intended retirement, barring extraordinary circumstances. Directs the Counsel to the President to take appropriate steps to keep the President positioned to make timely nominations consistent with this plan, and instructs federal departments and agencies to assist in implementing the order as requested and as permitted by law. States that it does not affect the President's constitutional authority to fill vacancies and does not create any enforceable legal rights against the federal government or its officials.Read the full summaryShow less
E.O.13298
Termination of Emergency With Respect to the Actions and Policies of Unita and Revocation of Related Executive Orders
·George W. Bush·68 FR 24857
Terminates the national emergency declared in Executive Order 12865 regarding the actions and policies of the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA), citing steps toward peace between the Angolan government and UNITA and United Nations Security Council Resolution 1448. Revokes Executive Orders 12865, 13069, and 13098, which had imposed related measures. States that ending the emergency does not affect actions, proceedings, rights, duties, or penalties that arose before the order takes effect, and does not create any enforceable right or benefit against the United States. The order took effect at 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on May 7, 2003, and was to be transmitted to Congress and published in the Federal Register.Read the full summaryShow less
E.O.13297
Applying the Federal Physicians Comparability Allowance Amendments of 2000 to Participants in the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability System, the Foreign Service Pension System, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System
·George W. Bush·68 FR 22565
Applies provisions of the Federal Physicians Comparability Allowance Amendments of 2000 to three retirement systems: the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability System, the Foreign Service Pension System, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System. It directs that physicians comparability allowance payments be counted as basic pay and included when computing annuities under these systems, aligning them with how the Civil Service Retirement System and Federal Employees Retirement System treat the same allowance. The Secretary of State must issue regulations applying these changes to the two Foreign Service systems, and the Director of Central Intelligence must issue regulations applying them to the CIA system, with all changes made retroactive to December 28, 2000. The order states it does not create any legally enforceable rights or benefits for individuals against the government.Read the full summaryShow less
E.O.13296
Amendments to Executive Order 13045, Protection of Children From Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks
·George W. Bush·68 FR 19931
Amends Executive Order 13045, which established the Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children, extending its operation from 6 to 8 years. Changes the Task Force's membership language to reference executive departments and the Environmental Protection Agency rather than cabinet agencies, and requires future reports to also describe the Task Force's accomplishments since the previous report. Converts certain reporting requirements from annual to biennial, including a report referenced in sections 6-601 and 6-603, changing it from an annual submission to a report published every two years. Adds a new provision clarifying that nothing in the order affects the budget, administrative, or legislative functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Also removes a reference to the Assistant to the President in one membership provision.Read the full summaryShow less
E.O.13295
Revised List of Quarantinable Communicable Diseases
·George W. Bush·68 FR 17255
Specifies the communicable diseases for which federal regulations may authorize the apprehension, detention, or conditional release of individuals to prevent their spread, under the Public Health Service Act. The list includes cholera, diphtheria, infectious tuberculosis, plague, smallpox, yellow fever, viral hemorrhagic fevers such as Ebola and Marburg, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Gives the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Surgeon General, discretion to determine whether a given condition qualifies as one of these communicable diseases. Assigns to the Secretary certain presidential functions under sections 362 and 364(a) of the Public Health Service Act, relating to quarantine regulations and inspection of arriving persons. States that the order creates no enforceable legal rights against the United States or its officials. Revokes Executive Order 12452 of December 22, 1983.Read the full summaryShow less
E.O.13294
Regulations Relating to Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay, Aviation Career Incentive Pay, and Submarine Duty Incentive Pay
·George W. Bush·68 FR 15917
Delegates to the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Secretary of Homeland Security (regarding the Coast Guard when not operating as part of the Navy) the authority under sections 301, 301a, and 301c of title 37, United States Code, to set rules on hazardous duty incentive pay, aviation career incentive pay, and submarine duty incentive pay for members of the uniformed services under their jurisdictions, without needing presidential approval. The Secretaries are directed to consult each other so that similarly situated service members receive similar treatment, unless the needs of their particular service require different treatment. The order revokes Executive Order 11157 and Executive Order 11800, both as previously amended, and states that it creates no enforceable legal rights for any party against the United States or its officials.Read the full summaryShow less
E.O.13293
Amendment to Executive Order 10448, Establishing the National Defense Service Medal
·George W. Bush·68 FR 15917
Amends Executive Order 10448, which established the National Defense Service Medal, to extend eligibility for the medal to members in good standing in the Selected Reserve of the Armed Forces of the United States. It does this by inserting language covering Selected Reserve service alongside references to active military service throughout the earlier order, and by revising wording about additional periods of duty so it no longer refers specifically to active duty. The order states that it does not affect authority granted under Executive Order 12776 of October 8, 1991. It applies to the armed forces and to reservists whose service status determines their eligibility for the medal.Read the full summaryShow less
E.O.13292
Further Amendment to Executive Order 12958, as Amended, Classified National Security Information
·George W. Bush·68 FR 15315
Amends and restates Executive Order 12958 to establish the government-wide system for classifying, safeguarding, and declassifying national security information, including material related to defense against transnational terrorism. It sets three classification levels (Top Secret, Secret, Confidential), limits who may originally classify information, restricts classification of information to specific categories such as military plans, intelligence sources, and weapons of mass destruction, and bars classification to conceal wrongdoing or avoid embarrassment. It sets default declassification periods of 10 to 25 years, establishes automatic declassification of most records after 25 years starting December 31, 2006, subject to agency exemptions, and creates procedures for classification challenges and mandatory declassification review. It maintains the Information Security Oversight Office within the National Archives and the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel, assigns agency heads and senior agency officials responsibility for implementation, sets rules for special access programs, safeguarding, and sanctions for violations, and defines key terms used throughout. It also notes the prior revocation of Executive Order 12356 and sets an effective date, with a delayed effective date for marking requirements under section 1.6.Read the full summaryShow less
E.O.13291
Further Adjustment of Certain Rates of Pay
·George W. Bush·68 FR 14525
Amends Executive Order 13282 to revise federal pay provisions. Updates the section covering pay for justices and judges, citing relevant statutes, to place them under Schedule 7. Revises the section on locality-based comparability payments to reference a specific federal appropriations provision and apply Schedule 9. Replaces the previous Schedules 7 and 9 attached to Executive Order 13282 with new versions attached to this order. The changes apply to executive branch pay schedules and take effect on the first day of the first applicable pay period beginning on or after January 1, 2003.Read the full summaryShow less
E.O.13290
Confiscating and Vesting Certain Iraqi Property
·George W. Bush·68 FR 14307
Invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the National Emergencies Act, in connection with the national emergency declared in Executive Order 12722, this order confiscates and vests in the Department of the Treasury all blocked U.S. accounts held in the name of the Government of Iraq, the Central Bank of Iraq, Rafidain Bank, Rasheed Bank, and the State Organization for Marketing Oil. It exempts funds protected under the Vienna Conventions used for diplomatic or consular purposes, and funds subject to certain post-judgment writs under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, though any remainder after judgments are satisfied is likewise confiscated. It states the vested property is intended to assist the Iraqi people and Iraq's reconstruction. The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to carry out related functions under the statute, issue necessary rules, redelegate authority, and consult the Attorney General as needed. The order is to be transmitted to Congress and published in the Federal Register.Read the full summaryShow less
E.O.13289
Establishing the Global War on Terrorism Medals
·George W. Bush·68 FR 12567
Establishes two new military decorations: the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, for members of the Armed Forces who serve or have served in expeditions or operations combating terrorism on or after September 11, 2001, until an end date set by the Secretary of Defense. Directs the Secretaries of the military departments, with approval of the Secretary of Defense, or the Secretary of Homeland Security for the Coast Guard when not operating under the Navy, to issue rules governing eligibility. Allows service members who already qualified for the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or Armed Forces Service Medal for such service to instead apply for one of the new medals, but bars anyone from receiving more than one medal for the same service and limits recipients to a single award of each new medal. Permits posthumous awards. States that the order does not set official start or end dates for hostilities against global terrorism.Read the full summaryShow less
E.O.13288
Blocking Property of Persons Undermining Democratic Processes or Institutions in Zimbabwe
·George W. Bush·68 FR 11457
Declares a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act over actions by certain members of Zimbabwe's government and other persons that undermine Zimbabwe's democratic processes and institutions, contribute to breakdown of the rule of law, political violence, and regional instability. Blocks all property and property interests within the United States, or under the control of U.S. persons, belonging to individuals listed in an annex to the order. Prohibits any transactions, contributions, or dealings involving that blocked property, as well as any attempts or conspiracies to evade these restrictions. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to issue regulations and take other actions needed to enforce the order, and directs other federal agencies to assist as appropriate. States that it creates no enforceable legal rights against the government. Took effect March 7, 2003, and was to be transmitted to Congress and published in the Federal Register.Read the full summaryShow less
E.O.13287
Preserve America
·George W. Bush·68 FR 10635
Directs federal agencies to actively preserve, use, and promote historic properties they own, and to pursue partnerships with state and local governments, tribes, and the private sector to support local economic development, including heritage tourism. Requires agencies with real property responsibilities to assess their historic property inventories and conditions and report to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and the Secretary of the Interior by September 30, 2004, review their regulations for compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act by the same date, and file progress reports every three years starting September 30, 2005. Requires each agency to designate a senior official as Federal Preservation Officer by June 30, 2003. Directs the Council to issue advisory guidelines, recognize agency achievements, and recommend improvements to the President by March 31, 2004. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to help states, tribes, and communities promote heritage tourism tied to federal historic properties. Exempts actions that would conflict with national or homeland security goals, and states it creates no enforceable legal rights.Read the full summaryShow less
E.O.13286
Amendment of Executive Orders, and Other Actions, in Connection With the Transfer of Certain Functions to the Secretary of Homeland Security
·George W. Bush·68 FR 10619
Amends dozens of prior executive orders to reflect the creation of the Department of Homeland Security under the Homeland Security Act of 2002, replacing references to agencies like the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Department of Transportation, and officials such as the Attorney General or Secretary of the Treasury with the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Department, where relevant functions were transferred. It rewrites Executive Order 13231 on critical infrastructure protection and revokes Executive Order 13260 effective March 31, 2003. It designates the Department of Homeland Security as a defense agency for patent law purposes, exempts certain intelligence-related personnel from parts of the Government Employees Training Act, designates Coast Guard officials as senior intelligence officials, and sets an order of succession for the Secretary of Homeland Security. It includes a general savings clause treating references to transferred agencies or functions in older orders as referring to the Department, preserves Defense Department and CIA authorities, and takes effect March 1, 2003. The order contains further provisions amending numerous individual orders not fully described here.Read the full summaryShow less
E.O.13285
President's Council on Service and Civic Participation
·George W. Bush·68 FR 5203
Establishes the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation within the Corporation for National and Community Service to encourage recognition of volunteer service and civic participation, especially among youth. The Council may have up to 25 presidentially appointed members serving two-year terms, with a Chair and Vice Chair also designated by the President. Its mission includes designing recognition programs for individuals, schools, and organizations that excel in volunteer service, sharing information on expanding such programs, advising the CNCS Chief Executive Officer on disseminating related materials, and making recommendations to the President through the Director of the USA Freedom Corps. Federal agencies must provide information and assistance as requested, subject to available funds. Members serve without pay but may receive travel expenses. CNCS will provide staff and administrative support and appoint an Executive Director. The order applies Federal Advisory Committee Act procedures through CNCS's Chief Executive Officer and expires two years from its signing unless extended by the President.Read the full summaryShow less
E.O.13284
Amendment of Executive Orders, and Other Actions, in Connection With the Establishment of the Department of Homeland Security
·George W. Bush·68 FR 4075
Amends numerous prior executive orders to add the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Department of Homeland Security to lists of officials, councils, task forces, and interagency bodies, including those dealing with counter-narcotics policy, critical infrastructure protection, disaster information sharing, science and technology policy, domestic policy, drug policy, arms export controls, procurement, classified information safeguards, and federal information technology. Designates certain intelligence-related elements within the Department's Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection division as part of the Intelligence Community and amends Executive Order 12333 accordingly. Directs named Homeland Security officials to be treated as Senior Officials of the Intelligence Community, recognize existing security clearances for transferred employees and private-sector partners, and make clearance determinations under existing executive orders for new employees. Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to classify information as Top Secret. Also gives the Secretary temporary responsibility, until March 1, 2003, for coordinating domestic response efforts otherwise assigned to the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security. Takes effect January 24, 2003, and creates no enforceable legal rights.Read the full summaryShow less
E.O.13283
Establishing the Office of Global Communications
·George W. Bush·68 FR 3371
Establishes an Office of Global Communications within the White House Office, led by a Deputy Assistant to the President for Global Communications, to advise the President, Executive Office units, and federal agencies on ensuring consistent messaging that promotes U.S. interests abroad, prevents misunderstanding, builds coalition support, and informs international audiences. The Office is directed to assess federal strategies for delivering information abroad, coordinate development of communications messages and strategy among agencies, work with the State Department and National Security Council staff, and coordinate temporary teams of communicators deployed to areas of high global media interest, with prior consultation required with the Departments of State and Defense before any overseas deployment. The Office is also to promote use of modern media and technology tools. The Office of Administration will provide administrative support. The order does not alter existing agency authorities, does not let the Office direct agencies, and creates no enforceable legal rights.Read the full summaryShow less
E.O.13282
Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay
·George W. Bush·68 FR 1133
Sets adjusted rates of basic pay for federal employees under various statutory pay systems, including the General Schedule, the Foreign Service Schedule, and schedules for the Veterans Health Administration, the Senior Executive Service, the Executive Schedule, the Vice President and Congress, federal justices and judges, uniformed services members and cadets or midshipmen, and administrative law judges. Also directs locality-based pay adjustments under sections 5304 and 5304a of Title 5, and instructs the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to implement these payments and publish notice in the Federal Register. Specifies effective dates: the uniformed services pay schedule takes effect January 1, 2003, and all other schedules take effect at the start of the first pay period on or after that date. Supersedes Executive Order 13249 of December 28, 2001. The specific pay rates are set out in schedules attached to the order.Read the full summaryShow less
E.O.13281
Half-Day Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government on Tuesday, December 24, 2002
·George W. Bush·67 FR 78319