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the Federal Republic of Germany, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Hungary, Taiwan, and Australia; "Since Japan is reviewing a proposal to abandon copyright protection of software and to adopt a system that rejects the principle that software is a work of authorship; "Since Japan is reviewing a proposal that also provides broadly for the compulsory licensing of software; and "Since the enactment by Japan of such a proposal could prompt the adoption of similar proposals by other nations currently considering this question, with serious adverse effects on the existing international order for the protection of intellectual property rights: Now, therefore, be it "Declared that it is the sense of the Congress that— "(1) copyright protection is an essential form of intellectual property right protection for computer software; "(2) any proposal to abandon copyright protection of software or to provide a new system of legal protection that incorporates compulsory licensing of software would (A) disserve the goal of promoting continuing development and innovation in computer software; (B) undermine the international consensus that computer software is a work of authorship protected by copyright; (C) result in economic harm to the computer software industry of the United States, and also of Japan and of other nations; and (D) contribute to increasing trade tensions among the nations of the world; and "(3) if a nation withdraws copyright protection of software or provides for broad compulsory licensing of software, it would be in the interests of the United States and other nations to seek appropriate relief, including that provided under the Universal Copyright Convention, to ensure the just protection of intellectual property rights and the promotion of free and fair trade.". (B) Amend the table of contents of the bill to reflect the amendment made under subparagraph (A). (5) In paragraph (3) of section 516A(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as proposed to be inserted by paragraph (4) of section 623(a) of the bill, strike out "which is predicated upon the size of either the dumping margin or net subsidy determined to exist" immediately before the period at the end thereof. (6) In section 505 of the bill, strike out subsection (c) and insert in lieu thereof the following: "(c) Section 504 (19 U.S.C. 2464) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: "(f)(1) If the President determines that the per capita gross national product (calculated on the basis of the best available information, including that of the World Bank) of any beneficiary developing country for any calendar year (hereafter in this subsection referred to as the 'determination year') after 1984, exceeds the applicable limit for the determination year— "(A) subsection (c)(1)(B) shall be applied for the 2-year period beginning on July 1 of the calendar year succeeding the determination year by substituting '25 percent' for '50 percent', and "(B) such country shall not be treated as a beneficiary developing country under this title after the close of such 2-year period. "(2)(A) For purposes of this subsection, the term 'applicable limit' means the sum of—

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CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—OCT. 11, 1984 "(i) $8,500, plus "(ii) 50 percent of the amount determined under subparagraph (B) for the determination year. "(B) The amount determined under this subparagraph for the determination year is an amount equal to— "(i) $8,500, multiplied by "(ii) the percentage determined by dividing— "(I) the excess, if any, of the gross national product of the United States (as determined by the Secretary of Commerce) for the determination year over the gross national product of the United States for 1984, by "(II) the gross national product for 1984.". Agreed to October 11, 1984.

[s.^(SnReri54] Ante, p. 3335.

CORRECTION IN ENROLLMENT OF H.R. 6163 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That, in the enrollment of the bill (H.R. 6163) to amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to the places where court shall be held in certain judicial districts, and for other purposes, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall make the following correction: In section 501(4) strike out "(iii)" the first place it appears and insert in lieu thereof "(iv)". Agreed to October 11, 1984.

Oct. 11, 1984 [H. Con. Res. 373]

Ante, p. 2754.

CORRECTION IN ENROLLMENT OF H.R. 6257 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That, in the enrollment of the bill (H.R. 6257) to amend the Motor Vehicle and Information Cost Savings Act to impede those motor vehicle thefts which occur for purposes of dismantling the vehicles and reselling the major parts by requiring passenger motor vehicles and major replacement parts to have identifying numbers or symbols, and for other purposes, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall make a correction in section 512(a)(3) of title 18, United States Code (as added by section 201(a) of the bill), by striking out "not" and inserting in lieu thereof "carried out as". Agreed to October 11, 1984.

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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—OCT. 11, 1984 CORRECTIONS IN ENROLLMENT OF H.R. 3942 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That in the enrollment of the bill (H.R. 3942) to facilitate commercial space launches, and for other purposes, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall make the following corrections: (1) At the end of section 12(a)(1) add the following: "An owner or operator of a payload shall be entitled to a determination on the record after an opportunity for a hearing in accordance with section 554 of title 5, United States Code, of any decision of the Secretary under section 6(b)(2) to prevent the launch of such payload.". (2) In section 12(b) after "the Secretary" the second place it appears insert the following: "or to prevent the launch of a payload".

98 STAT. 3519 Oct. 11, 1984 [H. Con. Res. 374]

Ante, p. 3942.

Agreed to October 11, 1984.

PRINTING THE ENROLLMENT OF H.J. RES. 648 ON PARCHMENT—WAIVER

Oct. ii, 1984 [H.con.Res.375]

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring). That the requirement of 1 U.S.C. 107 that the enrollment of H.J. Res. 648 or any measure continuing appropriations be printed on Ante, p. 1837. parchment be waived for the duration of the Ninety-eighth Congress, and that the enrollment of H.J. Res. 648 or any measure continuing apropriations be in such form as may be certified by the Committee on House Administration to be a truly enrolled joint resolution. Agreed to October 11, 1984.

GENERAL EXPLANATION OF THE REVENUE PROVISIONS OF THE DEFICIT REDUCTION ACT OF 1984

Oct. 11, 1984 [H. Con. Res. 366]

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring). That 3,000 additional copies of the General Explanation of the Printing of Revenue Provisions of the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984, prepared additional by the staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation, be printed for the ^°^^^use of the Joint Committee on Taxation. Agreed to October 11, 1984.

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 PROCLAMATION 5129—NOV. 23, 1983

98 STAT. 3523

Proclamation 5128 of November 23, 1983

National Disabled Veterans Week, 1983 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation All too often, we take for granted the freedoms that we enjoy. We must be ever mindful, however, of the sacrifices made by those men and women who have served in our Nation's armed forces in defense of those freedoms. We especially owe a debt of gratitude to those veterans who became disabled in the service of our country, for they truly know the price of freedom. Daily, these selfless men and women must endure hardship and lost opportunities because of the sacrifices they have made. We must accord them the respect and honor that they deserve. We must also recognize the significant contributions these special men and women have made. Both in military service and in civilian life, they have been a source of inspiration and admiration, overcoming adversity with pride and dignity. It is most fitting, therefore, that the Congress, by House Joint Resolution 283, has designated the week beginning November 6, 1983, as "National Disabled Veterans Week."

97 Stat. 983.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning November 6, 1983, as National Disabled Veterans Week. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of November, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eightythree, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eighth. RONALD REAGAN

Proclamation 5129 of November 23, 1983

Florence Crittenton Mission Week, 1983 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation This year marks one hundred years of outstanding public service to young women by the Florence Crittenton Mission organization. In 1883, Charles Nelson Crittenton of New York opened his first mission which, in the words of its original Congressional charter, was to assist troubled young women to "seek reformation of character... (and] to reach positions of honorable self-support" and thereby make a new start in life. The Florence Crittenton Mission today has grown to a network of 39 agencies in 26 States. It has achieved distinction in providing a wide range of services to young women, from residential care to career counseling. The Congress, by House Joint Resolution 383, has designated the week be- 97 Stat. 988. ginning November 6, 1983 as "Florence Crittenton Mission Week" and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of that week.

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PROCLAMATION 5130—NOV. 23, 1983

NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning November 6, 1983, as Florence Crittenton Mission Week. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of November, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eightythree, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eighth. RONALD REAGAN

Proclamation 5130 of November 23, 1983

Anti-Defamation League Day, 1983 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Since its inception, the Anti-Defamation League has worked to strengthen the democratic underpinnings of American society and to establish a harmonious unity of friendship and understanding amidst this Nation's religious, racial, and ethnic diversity. The Anti-Defamation League has combatted, counteracted, and worked to educate the public against anti-Semitism, racism, and the extremists of totalitarianism. The Anti-Defamation League also has articulated the special concerns and interests of the American Jewish community in upholding human rights and civil liberties in this country and throughout the world and served as an effective advocate for friendship with Israel. The Anti-Defamation League and its leaders and supporters set an example of leadership and participation in events and programs to affect the wellbeing and future of all people. In purpose and program, the Anti-Defamation League espouses and fulfills the highest ideals and aspiration of Americans of all faiths, races, and cultural origins. 97 Stat. 987.

The Congress, by House Joint Resolution 408, has designated November 12, 1983, as "Anti-Defamation League Day" and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of that day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim November 12, 1983, as Anti-Defamation League Day. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of November, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eightythree, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eighth. RONALD REAGAN

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98 STAT. 3525

Proclamation 5131 of November 28, 1983

National Decade of Disabled Persons By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation During the 1981 International Year and the 1982 National Year of Disabled Persons, we learned about the many accomplishments of disabled persons, both young and old. We also gained vast new insights into the significant impact that access to education, rehabilitation, and employment have on their lives. The progress we have made is a tribute to the courage and determination of our disabled people, to innovative research and development both in technology and training techniques to assist the disabled, and to those—whether in the private or public sectors—who have given so generously of their time and energies to help enrich the lives of disabled persons. We must encourage the provision of rehabilitation and other comprehensive services oriented toward independence within the context of family and community. For only through opportunities to use the full range of their potential will our disabled citizens attain the independence and dignity that are their due. In furtherance of the initiatives encouraged by observance of the International Year of Disabled Persons, the United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed the years 1983 through 1992 as the United Nations Decade of Disabled Persons. The Congress of the United States, by House Concurrent Resolution 39, has requested the President to take all steps within his authority to implement, within the United States, the objectives of the United Nations Decade of Disabled Persons as proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly on December 3, 1982. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the years 1983 through 1992 as the National Decade of Disabled Persons. I call upon all Americans in both the private and public sectors to join our continuing efforts to assist disabled people and to continue the progress made over the past two years. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day of November, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eightythree, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eighth. RONALD REAGAN Editorial Note: For the President's remarks of Nov. 28, 1983, on signing Proclamation 5131, see the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Dopuments (vol. 19, p. 1620).

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PROCLAMATION 5132—NOV. 28, 1983

Proclamation 5132 of November 28, 1983

National Home Care Week, 1983 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Health care in the home is as old as medical treatment itself. Today it presents Americans with important new opportunities. As an integrated part of our health care system, the home setting can offer the comfort of familiar surroundings and the flexibility of personalized treatment. It can preserve the dignity and independence of individuals and prevent or postpone institutionalization for millions of patients each year. In a significant number of cases, home care can even reduce the cost of medical treatment. America's home health care system has been growing rapidly in recent years with more than 4,000 certified agencies now providing home care. As our elderly population grows, home health care promises to become even more important in the future. There is still much to be learned about home health care, including when it can be most beneficial, how it can make our health care system more efficient, and how it can reinforce the efforts of millions of American families who provide care for their own members. The Federal government, the States, and the private sector are vigorously pursuing the knowledge that will let us make the best use of this promising resource.

97 Stat. 984.

In recognition of the benefits to be derived from home health care services through home health agencies providing skilled nursing services, physical therapy, speech therapy, social services, occupational therapy, and home health aide services, and the many private and charitable organizations which also provide these services, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 122, has designated the week of November 27, 1983, through December 3, 1983, as "National Home Care Week" and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of that week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning November 27, 1983, as "National Home Care Week." I call upon the people of the United States to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 28th. day of November, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eighth. RONALD REAGAN

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 PROCLAMATION 5133—NOV. 30, 1983

98 STAT. 3527

Proclamation 5133 of November 30, 1983

Implementation of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation 1. Sections 211 and 218 of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (the CBERA] (19 U.S.C. 2701, 2706) confer authority upon the President to proclaim duty-free treatment for all eligible articles from any country which has been designated a "beneficiary country" in accordance with the provisions of section 212 of the CBERA. I am designating the countries and terri- 19 USC 2702, tories or successor political entities set forth in the Annex as "beneficiary 1202. countries" under section 212 of the CBERA. I have previously notified the House of Representatives and the Senate of my intention to make such designation, together with the considerations entering into my decision, pursuant to subsection 212(a)(1)(A) of the CBERA. 19 USC 2702. 2. In order to implement the duty-free treatment provided in accordance with the provisions of the CBERA, it is necessary to modify the Tariff Schedules of the United States (TSUS) (19 U.S.C. 1202), thus incorporating the substance of relevant provisions of the CBERA, and of actions taken thereunder, into the TSUS, pursuant to section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974 (the Trade Act) (19 U.S.C. 2483). NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes of the United States, including but not limited to sections 211 and 218 of the CBERA and section 604 of the Trade Act, do proclaim that: 19 USC 2701, 2706. (1) The countries set forth in general headnote 3(g)(i) of the TSUS, as added 19 USC 2483. by paragraph (2) of this Proclamation, are designated as beneficiary coun- note. ^^^^ ^^^^^^ tries. (2) A new general headnote 3(g) of the TSUS is hereby added as set forth in the Annex, and present general headnote 3(g) is redesignated as general headnote 3(h). (3) A new headnote 4 to subpart A of part 10 of schedule 1 of the TSUS is hereby added as set forth in the Annex. (4) The provisions of this Proclamation shall be effective with respect to all articles that are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the effective date of this Proclamation and on or before September 30, 1995. (5) This Proclamation shall be effective on January 1, 1984. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 30th day of Nov., in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eighth. RONALD REAGAN

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PROCLAMATION 5133—NOV. 30, 1983

ANNEX Modifications to the Tariff Schedules of the United States A. The TSUS is modified by adding the following new general headnote 3(g): "(g) Products of Countries Designated as Beneficiary Countries for Purposes of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERAJ. (1) The following countries and territories or successor political entities are designated beneficiary countries for the purposes of the CBERA, pursuant to section 212 of that Act (19 U.S.C. 2702): Barbados Costa Rica Dominica Dominican Republic Jamaica Netherlands Antilles

Panama Saint Christopher-Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Trinidad and Tobago

(ii)(A) Unless otherwise excluded from eligibility by the provisions of subdivision (g)(iii) of this headnote, any article which is the growth, product, or manufacture of a beneficiary country shall receive duty-free treatment if— (1) that article is imported directly from a beneficiary country into the customs territory of the United States; and (2) the sum of (i) the cost or value of the materials produced in a beneficiary country or two or more beneficiary countries, plus (ii) the direct costs of processing operations performed in a beneficiary country or countries is not less than 35 per centum of the appraised value of such article at the time it is entered. For purposes of determining the percentage referred to in subparagraph (2) above, the term "beneficiary country" includes the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands. If the cost or value of materials produced in the customs territory of the United States (other than the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico) is included with respect to an article to which this paragraph applies, an amount not to exceed 15 per centum of the appraised value of the article at the time it is entered that is attributed to such United States cost or value may be applied toward determining the percentage referred to in subparagraph (2). (B) Pursuant to section 213(a)(2) of the CBERA, the Secretary of the Treasury shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out subdivision (g) of this headnote including, but not limited to, regulations providing that, in order to be eligible for duty-free treatment under the CBERA, an article must be wholly the growth, product, or manufacture of a beneficiary country, or must be a new or different article of commerce which has been grown, produced, or manufactured in the beneficiary country, and must be stated as such in a declaration by the manufacturer or exporter of the article accompanied by an endorsement thereof by the importer or consignee; but no article or material of a beneficiary country shall be eligible for such treatment by virtue of having merely undergone— (1) simple combining or packaging operations, or (2) mere dilution with water or mere dilution with another substance that does not materially alter the characteristics of the article. (C) As used in subdivision (g)(ii) of this headnote, the phrase "direct costs of processing operations" includes, but is not limited to— (1) all actual labor costs involved in the growth, production, manufacture, or assembly of the specific merchandise, including fringe benefits, on-the-job training and the cost of engineering, supervisory, quality control, and similar personnel; and (2) dies, molds, tooling, and depreciation on machinery and equipment which are allocable to the specific merchandise. Such phrase'does not include costs which are not directly attributable to the merchandise concerned or are not costs of manufacturing the product, such as (i) profit, and (ii) general expenses of doing business which are either not allocable to the specific merchandise or are not related to the growth, production, manufacture, or assembly of the merchandise, such as administrative salaries, casualty and liability insurance, advertising, and salesmen's salaries, commissions or expenses.

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 PROCLAMATION 5133—NOV. 30, 1983 (iii) The duty-free treatment provided under the CBERA shall not apply to— (A) tuna, prepared or preserved in any manner, in airtight containers, provided for in items 112.30, 112.34 or 112.90; (B) sugars, sirups, and molasses, provided for in items 155.20 or 155.30, to the extent that importation and duty-free treatment of such articles are limited by headnote 4, subpart A, part 10, schedule 1; (C)(1) textile and apparel articles provided for in the following items:

300.60-303.20 307.30 307.50-307.52 307.62-307.68 309.02-310.91 315.05-315.15 316.40 316.55-316.58 319.21-332.40 335.55-335.60 336.10-336.64 337.50-337.55 337.68 338.10-339.05 345.30 345.50 346.05-346.45 346.52 346.60 346.70 346.82 346.90 347.10-347.15 347.26 347.33 347.40 347.55-347.70 349.15 351.05 351.30 352.50 355.02 355.15-355.18 355.25 355.35 355.50 355.60

355.70 355.81 355.82 356.20 356.30 356.40 357.10-357.20 357.35 357.45 358.08-358.09 358.14 358.30-358.35 358.50 359.10 359.30 359.50 360.06 360.20-360.30 360.42-360.43 360.65-360.76 360.78 360.81 360.83 361.07-361.18 361.24 361.42 361.45-361.50 361.80 363.01 363.10-363.20 363.30 363.65-363.75 363.85 364.07 364.13 364.20 364.23

364.30 365.00 365.11 365.20 365.68 365.74 365.77-365.78 365.86 366.03-366.09 366.18-366.27 366.42-366.47 366.60-366.69 366.75-366.79 367.05-367.25 367.34 367.50-367.60 370.04-370.08 370.16 370.21 370.24-370.68 370.88 372.04-372.06 372.15 372.25-372.45 372.70-372.75 373.15 373.25-373.27 374.20-374.30 374.50 374.60 376.08 376.54 378.20-378.25 378.35-378.45 378.60-378.65 379.02-379.08 379.13-379.33

379.39-379.43 379.46-379.52 379.55-379.58 379.62-379.64 379.71-379.79 379.83-379.84 379.89-379.92 379.95-379.96 383.02-383.08 383.12-383.23 383.27-383.32 383.34-383.43 383.47-383.50 383.55-383.66 383.70-383.75 383.80-383.86 383.90-383.92 385.20-385.40 385.53 385.61 385.85 386.04-386.06 386.11 386.15-386.50 388.10-388.40 389.40-389.62 702.06 702.54-702.80 703.05-703.16 704.20-704.32 704.55-704.70 704.85-704.90 727.82 748.45-478.50 791.74

except that beneficiary country exports of handloom fabrics of the cottage industry, or hand-made cottage industry products made of such handloom fabrics, or traditional folklore handicraft textiles products, if such products are properly certified under an arrangement established between the United States Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements^ and such beneficiary country, are eligible for the duty-free treatment provided under the CBERA; (2) textile and apparel articles— (i) in chief value of cotton, wool, man-made fibers, or blends thereof in which those fibers, in the aggregate, exceed in value each other single component fiber thereof, or (ii) in which either the cotton content or the man-made fiber content equals or exceeds 50 percent by weight of all component fibers thereof, or (iii) in which the wool content exceeds 17 percent by weight of all component fibers thereof, or

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PROCLAMATION 5133—NOV. 30, 1983 (iv) containing blends of cotton, wool, or man-made fibers, which fibers, in the aggregate, amount to 50 percent or more by weight of all component fibers thereof, and which are provided for in the following items:

305.04-305.50 308.60-308.90 315.25-315.40 315.45 315.55 315.75-316.30 316.50 316.70 335.70-335.95 337.60 337.80-337.90 339.10 345.10 345.35 345.60 346.50 346.56 346.65 346.80 346.86 346.95 347.20 347.28-347.30 347.35 347.45-347.50 347.72-349.10 349.25-350.00 351.10-351.25 351.40-352.40 352.80-353.50 355.04 355.20 355.42-355.45 355.55 355.65 355.75 355.85-356.15 356.25 356.35 356.45 356.70-357.05 357.30 357.40

357.60-357.90 357.95 358.02 358.05-358.06 358.11 358.16-358.26 358.40 358.60 359.20 359.40 359.60 360.04 360.10-360.15 360.35-360.36 360.40 360.44-360.48 360.77 360.79 360.82 360.84-361.05 361.21-361.23 361.26 361.43 361.53-361.56 361.85 363.02-363.05 363.25 363.35-363.60 363.80 363.90 364.09 364.14-364.18 364.21 364.25 364.35 365.05 365.14-365.15 365.25-365.50 365.80-365.84 365.91 366.12-366.15 366.30-366.39 366.48-366.57

366.72 366.81-366.84 367.28 367.31 367.35-367.45 367.65 370.12 370.17-370.19 37022 370.72-370.84 370.92 372.08-372.10 372.20 372.50-372.65 372.80-373.10 373.20-373.22 373.30 374.05-374.15 374.35-374.45 374.55 374.65 376.04 376.12-376.28 376.56 378.05-378.15 378.30 378.50-378.55 378.70 379.00 379.11 379.35 379.37 379.45 379.54 379.60 379.66-379.69 379.81 379.86-379.87 379.94 379.98 383.00 383.10 383.25

383.33 383.45 383.52-383.53 383.68 383.77-383.78 383.88 383.95 385.15 385.50 385.55-385.60 385.63-385.80 385.90 386.07 386.13 387.10-387.37 389.10-389.30 389.70 696.15 702.08 702.12 702.14 702.20 702.85-702.95 703.65 703.72-704.15 704.34-704.50 704.75-704.80 704.95 705.35-705.78 705.83-705.90 706.33 706.37 706.39 727.86 735.20 737.21 737.51 748.55 772.30-772.35 791.45-791.48 791.70 791.80 791.90

except that beneficary country exports of handloom fabrics of the cottage industry, or hand-made cottage industry products made of such handloom fabrics, or traditional folklore handicraft textiles products, if such products are properly certified under an arrangement established between the United States Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements^ and such beneficiary country, are eligible for the duty-free treatment provided under the CBERA; (D) petroleum, or any product derived from petroleum, provided for in items 475.05, 475.10 or 475.25-475.65; (E) footwear, work gloves, luggage, handbags, flat goods, and leather wearing apparel provided for in items 700.05-700.27, 700.29-700,53, 700.56-700.83, 700.95, 705.35, 705.85, 705.86, 706.05-706.16, 706.21-706.32, 706.34, 706.36, 706.38, 706.41, 706.43, 706.55, 706.62, or 791.76;

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98 STAT. 3531

(F) watches and watch parts (including cases, bracelets and straps) of whatever type including, but not limited to, mechanical, quartz digital or quartz analog, if such watches or watch parts contain any material which is the product of any country with respect to which column 2 rates of duty apply; or (G) the articles subject to the provisions of subpart A of part 2 of the Appendix, to the extent that such provisions have not been modified or terminated by the President pursuant to subsection 213(e)(5) of the CBERA." B. Subpart A of part 10 of schedule 1 of the TSUS is modified by adding the following new headnote 4: "4. For such period as there is in effect a proclamation issued by the President pursuant to the authority vested in him by section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act (7 U.S.C. 624) to protect a price-support program for sugar beets and sugar cane, the importation and duty-free treatment of sugars, sirups, and molasses, provided for in items 155.20 and 155.30, in accordance with general headnote 3(g), shall be governed in the following manner: (a)(i) For all beneficiary countries, except those subject to subparagraph (ii) and paragraph (b), duty-free treatment shall be provided in the same manner as it is provided pursuant to title V of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2461 et seq.), at the time of the effective date of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act; except that the President, upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Agriculture, may suspend or adjust upward the value limitation provided for in section 504(c)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974 on the duty-free treatment afforded to beneficiary countries under general headnote 3(g) if he finds that such adjustment will not interfere with the price support program for sugar beets and sugar cane and is appropriate in light of market conditions. (ii) As an alternative to subparagraph (i), the President may, at the request of a beneficiary country not subject to paragraph (b) and upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Agriculture, elect to permit sugar, sirups, and molasses from that country to enter duty-free during a calendar year subject to quantitative limitations to be established by the President on the quantity of sugar, sirups, and molasses entered from that country. (b) For the following countries whose exports of sugar, sirups, and molasses in 1981 were not eligible for duty-free treatment because of the operation of section 504(c) of the Trade Act of 1974, the quantity of sugar, sirups, and molasses which may be entered in any calendar year shall be limited to no more than the quantity specified below: Dominican Republic Guatemala Panama

780,000 metric tons 210,000 metric tons 160,000 metric tons

Such sugar, sirups, and molasses shall be admitted free of duty, except as provided for in paragraph (c). (c) The President, upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Agriculture, may suspend or adjust upward the quantitative limitations imposed under paragraph (a)(ii) or (b) if he determines such action will not interfere with the price-support program for sugar beets and sugar cane and is appropriate in light of market conditions. The President, upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Agriculture, may suspend the duty-free treatment for all or part of the quantity of sugar, sirups, and molasses permitted to be entered by paragraphs (a)(ii} and (b) if such action is necessary to protect the price-support program for sugar beets and sugar cane. (d) Any quantitative limitation imposed on a beneficiary country under paragraphs (a)(ii) and (b) shall apply only to the extent that such limitation permits a lesser quantity of sugar, sirups, and molasses to be entered from that country than the quantity that would be permitted to be entered under any other provision of law."

Editorial Note: Two items on the implementation of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act are printed in the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents (vol. 19, pp. 1628 and 1630): the President's letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate, dated Nov. 30, 1983, and the Principal Deputy Press Secretary's statement of Dec. 1, 1983.

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Proclamation 5134 of December 2, 1983

Carrier Alert Week, 1983 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation A major problem faced by our Nation's elderly and homebound is isolation. For many, friends and spouses have died, and families have moved away. When no one is left to check in on these individuals on a regular basis, illness or injury may go undetected until more serious consequences—even death—may result. The United States Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers are doing something to alleviate this problem. In growing numbers of towns and cities all across America, they are involved in a program called "Carrier Alert" in which mail carriers monitor the mailboxes of participating residents for unusual accumulations of mail which may signal distress. When such an accumulation occurs, the Postal Service notifies a local sponsoring social service agency which investigates and provides any necessary assistance. Because mail carriers are in a unique position to be able to spot this kind of trouble quickly, the "Carrier Alert" program provides an effective and valuable service to the community. Participation in the program is entirely voluntary and costs nothing to postal customers. Since the inception of the "Carrier Alert" program in 1982, numerous press accounts around the country have documented instances in which the program has saved the lives or eased the sufferings of elderly or disabled people who would have been left to languish alone in their pain but for a carrier's concern.

97 Stat. 1319.

To encourage the American people to become more aware of the "Carrier Alert" program, to participate more broadly in it, and to recognize the efforts of the United States Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers in providing this public-spirited assistance, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 141, has designated the week of December 4, 1983, through December 10, 1983, as "Carrier Alert Week" and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of that week. NOW, THEREFORE, L RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning December 4, 1983 as "Carrier Alert Week." I call upon the American people to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of December, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eighth. RONALD REAGAN

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Proclamation 5135 of December 9, 1983

Bill of Rights Day Human Rights Day and Week, 1983 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On December 15, 1791, our Founding Fathers rejoiced in the ratification of the first 10 amendments to the Constitution of the United States—a Bill of Rights which has helped guarantee all Americans the liberty we so cherish. One hundred and fifty-seven years later, on December 10, 1948, the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, an effort aimed at securing basic human rights for the peoples of all nations. Americans have long honored the gift of liberty. So it is with glad hearts and thankful minds that on Bill of Rights Day we recognize the special benefits of freedom bequeathed to posterity by the Founding Fathers. They had a high regard for the liberty of all humanity as reflected by Thomas Jefferson when he wrote in 1787, "A bill of rights is what the people are entitled to against every government on earth." In this century alone thousands of Americans have laid down their lives on distant battlefields in Europe, Asia, Africa, and in our Western Hemisphere itself in defense of the basic human rights. When the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948, Americans hoped that the Jeffersonian vision was about to be realized at last. The Universal Declaration, it was believed, would embody the consensus of the international community in favor of human rights and individual liberty. And the United Nations, it was further thought, would serve as the instrument through which the observance of human rights by governments would be enforced by the international community. Thirty-five years after the adoption of the Universal Declaration, it is clear that these hopes have been fulfilled only in part. Nevertheless, the Universal Declaration remains an international standard against which the human rights practices of all governments can be measured. Its principles have become the basis of a number of binding international covenants and conventions. At the United Nations, it has served to strengthen the arguments of those governments which are genuinely interested in promoting human rights. Still, the fact remains that even as we celebrate Bill of Rights Day and Human Rights Day, human rights are frequently violated in many nations. In the Soviet Union, for example, brave men and women seeking to promote respect for human rights are often declared mentally ill by their government and incarcerated in psychiatric institutions. In Poland, the free trade-union movement Solidarity has been brutally suppressed by the regime. Throughout Eastern Europe and the Baltic States, the rights of workers and other basic human rights as the freedom of speech, assembly, and religion and the right of self-determination are denied. This same tragic situation also occurs just 90 miles off our southern coast. In South Africa the apartheid system institutionalizes racial injustice, and in Iran the Bahai people are being persecuted because of their religion. And, in Afghanistan and Southeast Asia, toxic weapons, the use of which is outlawed by international conventions, are being utilized by foreign occupation forces against brave peoples fighting for their freedom and independence.

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As Americans recall these and other human rights violations, we should reflect on both the similarities and the differences between the Bill of Rights and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Both great human rights documents were adopted in the aftermath of a bitter war. Both envision a society where rulers and ruled are bound by the laws of the land and where government rests on the consent of the governed, is limited in its powers, and has as its principal purpose the protection of individual liberty. Yet while the Bill of Rights was adopted by a Nation in which free institutions already flourished, many of the countries which adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights lacked free institutions. Since human rights are the product of such institutions as a free press, free elections, free trade unions, and an independent judiciary, it is not surprising that formal adherence to the Universal Declaration by governments which suppress these institutions has resulted in no real human rights gains. By posing as champions of human rights, many governments hope to disguise their own human rights abuse. It was with special pleasure that I noted the recognition offered by the Nobel Peace Prize to Lech Walesa for his real efforts on behalf of human rights in a country where the government speaks only of the illusion of human rights. Human rights can only be secured when government empowers its people, rather than itself, through the operation of free institutions. Because our Founding Fathers understood this, we are blessed with a system of government which protects our human rights. Today, let us rededicate ourselves to respect these rights at home and to strive to make the words of the Universal Declaration a living reality for all mankind. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim December 10, 1983 as Human Rights Day and December 15, 1983, as Bill of Rights Day, and call upon all Americans to observe the week beginning December 10, 1983 as Human Rights Week. During this period, let each of us give special thought to the blessings we enjoy as a free people and renew our efforts to make the promise of our Bill of Rights a living reaUty for all Americans and, whenever possible, for all mankind. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 9th day of December, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eighth. RONALD REAGAN Editorial Note: For the President's remarks of Dec. 9, 1983, on signing Proclamation 5135, see the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents (vol. 19, p. 1668).

Proclamation 5136 of December 13, 1983

National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week, 1983 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The most serious problem on our Nation's highways is drunk driving. Drunken drivers kill and injure more people on the roads than any other

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cause. The cost of this slaughter is staggering, as much as $25 biliion each year. The drunk driving problem has stirred outrage among citizen groups, which have succeeded in arousing national interest in the problem. In response to these concerns, many States have set up task forces to examine their drunk driving laws. Several States have already enacted amendments to strengthen their laws. To encourage these efforts, I established the Presidential Commission on Drunk Driving in April 1982. That Commission successfully completed its work and has prepared a landmark report of its findings. There is also a generally unrecognized menace in a category akin to the drunken driver: the drugged driver. The drugged driver is also a public hazard, perhaps less recognized because the cause of the individual's behavior may be less apparent. The driver who operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of mind-altering drugs also presents a significant danger on the roads. The problem of the drugged driver is growing, and the American people must become more aware of this added threat. In recognition of the threat that drunken and drugged drivers pose to the safety of our citizens, to heighten public awareness of the societal costs of such drivers, and to encourage and support efforts to decrease traffic fatalities caused by drunken and drugged drivers, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 119 (Public Law 98-103), has designated the week of December 11, 1983, through December 17, 1983, as "National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week" and has requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of that week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning December 11, 1983, as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate activities in their homes, offices, schools, and communities. I ask all of us to be mindful of the dangers of driving while drunk or drugged and to use this observance to intensify our efforts to prevent sadness and tragedy from intruding on our joyful holiday season. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of December, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eighth. RONALD REAGAN Editorial Note: For the President's remarks of Dec. 13, 1983, on signing Proclamation 5136, see the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents (vol. 19, p. 1685).

Proclamation 5137 of December 14, 1983

American Heart Month, 1984 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Diseases of the heart and blood vessels are among the Nation's most important health problems. This year one and one-half million Americans will

97 Stat. 725.

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suffer a heart attack, and nearly one million people will die from diseases of the heart. The economic drain on our resources in the form of direct medical costs and lost wages and production will exceed $60 billion. Since 1948, the United States Public Health Service and a private voluntary organization, the American Heart Association, have joined in a concerted effort to combat cardiovascular diseases. These organizations have channeled their efforts and resources to reduce heart disease through such measures as prevention, diagnosis, and treatment; training of new research workers and clinicians; support for community service programs; and public education. It is gratifying to note that mortality rates for heart disease and stroke are declining. Deaths from coronary heart disease have declined by more than 25 percent since 1972, while those from stroke have decreased by more than 40 percent. In large part, this favorable trend is the result of more Americans being aware of the personal risk factors for heart disease and adopting healthier life styles by changing their habits in such critical areas as smoking, cholesterol intake, exercise, and in controlling high blood pressure. At the same time, science and medicine have made great strides in the past few years in technology to diagnose and treat diseases of the heart and blood vessels. The dedicated scientists and clinicians who labor to uncover the hidden causes of heart disease also deserve recognition. Lifesaving technology now in the hands of physicians has brought about more certain diagnoses of these diseases as well as the means to treat heart conditions that in the near past were considered beyond effective treatment. Recognizing the need for all Americans to help in the continuing battle against cardiovascular disease, the Congress, by joint resolution approved December 30, 1963 [77 Stat. 843; 36 U.S.C. 169b], has requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating February as American Heart Month. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the month of February, 1984, as American Heart Month. I invite the Governors of the States, the appropriate officials of all other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and the American people to join with me in reaffirming our commitment to the search for new ways to prevent, detect, and control cardiovascular disease in all of its forms. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 14th day of Dec, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eighth. RONALD REAGAN

Proclamation 5138 of December 14, 1983

National Day of Prayer, 1984 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation In 1787, a then-elderly Benjamin Franklin said to George Washington as he presided over the Constitutional Convention, "I have lived, sir, a long time, and the longer I live the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that God

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governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid?" With these words, Mr. Franklin called upon the Convention to open each day with prayer, and from the birth of our Republic, prayer has been vital to the whole fabric of American life. As we crossed and settled a continent, built a Nation in freedom, and endured war and critical struggles to become the leader of the Free World and a sentinel of liberty, we repeatedly turned to our Maker for strength and guidance in achieving the awesome tasks before us. From the poignancy of General Washington's legendary prayer in the snow at Valley Forge to the dangerous times in which we hve today, our leaders and the people of this Nation have called upon Divine Providence and trusted in God's wisdom to guide us through the challenges we have faced as a people and a Nation. Whether at the landing of our forebears in New England and Virginia, the ordeal of the Revolutionary War, the stormy days of binding the thirteen colonies into one country, the Civil War, or other moments of trial over the years, we have turned to God for His help. As we are told in II Chronicles 7:14: "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." By Joint Resolution of the Congress approved April 17, 1952, the recognition of a particular day set aside each year as a National Day of Prayer has become part of our unification as a great Nation. This is a day on which the people of the United States are invited to turn to God in prayer and meditation in places of worship, in groups, and as individuals. Since 1952, each President has proclaimed annually a National Day of Prayer, resuming the tradition started by the Continental Congress. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Thursday, May 3, 1984, as National Day of Prayer. I call upon the citizens of this great Nation to gather together on that day in homes and places of worship to pray, each after his or her own manner, for unity of the hearts of all mankind. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 14th day of Dec, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eighth. RONALD REAGAN

Proclamation 5139 of December 19, 1983

National Care and Share Day By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Voluntarism is a uniquely American tradition. The concept is as old as our Nation itself. It was individuals working towards dreams, visions, and hopes that created this country. Today, that vitality still exists, as manifest-

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ed in the large number of private initiative and volunteer efforts in which Americans strive to improve the lives of their fellow citizens. People from all walks of life; of all ages, races, and income levels; members of business and labor; and community organizations of all types are contributing their share in partnerships with neighbors and friends to help others. In this holiday season and time of giving, I call upon all Americans to reflect this spirit of generosity and private initiative by providing additional food to those in need. I enlist the aid of each American who is able to donate an item of food for the needy. In addition, I strongly urge those in the food industry to donate and distribute extra food to food banks, so that this effort may complement the government programs which are providing unprecedented levels of total food assistance to low-income Americans. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim December 19, 1983, as National Care and Share Day and call upon the people of the United States to pay tribute to acts of charitable voluntarism and to promote community involvement in caring for the needs of our neighbors. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 19th day of December, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eighth. RONALD REAGAN

Proclamation 5140 of December 19, 1983

Proclamation of Trade Agreements With Japan and Spain Providing Compensatory Concessions By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation 1. Pursuant to section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1351), the President, on October 30, 1947, entered into the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (hereinafter referred to as "the GATT"}^ and by Proclamation 2761A of December 16, 1947 (61 Stat. (pt. 2) 1103), made the obligations of the GATT effective provisionally for the United States on January 1, 1948. The GATT includes a schedule of United States concessions, designated as Schedule XX, annexed thereto (61 Stat. (pt. 5) A1157). The GATT, Schedule XX, and Proclamation 2761A have been supplemented by subsequent agreements, schedules, and proclamations. 2. By Proclamation No. 4713 of January 16, 1980 (45 F.R. 3561), the President proclaimed temporary increased rates of duty, pursuant to sections 203(a)(1) and 203(e)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974 (the Trade Act) (19 U.S.C. 2253(a)(1) and 2253(e)(1)) and in accordance with Articles I and XIX of the GATT, on certain nonelectric cooking ware of steel, enameled or glazed with vitreous glasses, effective through January 16, 1984. These rates were in addition to the duties and staged reductions thereof previously agreed to in concessions by the United States.

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3. The Governments of Japan and Spain had benefited from the concessions previously granted by the United States. As a result of the increased duties, the benefits contemplated to accrue to Japan and Spain were substantially reduced. 4. The restoration of the contemplated benefits of the tariff concessions to Japan and to Spain would promote the trade of the United States and those countries. Pursuant to section 123(a) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2133(a]), I have determined that, as a result of the action taken pursuant to section 203 of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2253), the United States should enter into trade agreements with Japan and Spain. Having complied with the provisions of the Trade Act, I have further determined that, in order to maintain the general level of reciprocal and mutually advantageous concessions, certain existing duties of the United States should be modified to carry out such agreements. 5. Following consultations between the Government of the United States and the Governments of Japan and Spain, the United States concluded a Memorandum of Understanding with Respect to Action by the United States on Porcelain-on-Steel Cookware Pursuant to GATT Article XIX with Spain on July 29, 1983, and a similar Memorandum with Japan on September 6, 1983. These agreements, negotiated by my duly empowered representative, set forth temporary reductions in or suspensions of the duties applicable to specified articles which the United States has agreed to implement to restore the balance of tariff concessions. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes of the United States of America, including sections 123 and 604 of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2133 and 2483), do hereby proclaim: (1) The Tariff Schedules of the United States (TSUS) (19 U.S.C. 1202) are modified as provided in the Annex to this proclamation. (2) Part 1 of Schedule XX to the GATT is modified to take into account the modification set forth in the Annex to this proclamation. (3) This proclamation shall be effective with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after January 1, 1984, and before the close of December 31, 1987, unless the period of its effectiveness is earlier expressly suspended, modified, or terminated. (4) The Commissioner of Customs shall take such action as the United States Trade Representative shall direct in the implementation and administration of this proclamation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 19th day of December, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eighth. RONALD REAGAN ANNEX Subpart C, part 2 of the Appendix to the TSUS (19 U.S.C. 1202) is modified by inserting the following new headnote and items: "1. Any article described in the provisions of this subpart, if entered during the period specified, is subject to duty at the rate set forth herein in lieu of the rate provided therefor in schedules 1 to 8, inclusive, unless a lower rate of duty is provided for such article elsewhere in the Appendix to the Tariff Schedules.

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Rates of duty Item

1

Articles 1984

Effective on or after January 1,— 1987 » 1986 1985

947.00 Fish, salted or pickled {provided for in item 111.56, part 3B, schedule 1) 0.4% ad val. 947.01 Anchovies, prepared or preserved, not in oil, in airtight containers weighing with their contents over 15 pounds each (provided for in item 112.03, part 3C, schedule 1) 0.6% ad val. 947.02 Anchovies, prepared or preserved, in oil, in airtight containers (provided for in item 112.40, part 3C, schedule 1) 4.2% ad val. 947.03 Other fish, prepared or preserved, in oil, in airtight containers (provided for in item 112.94, part 3C, schedule 1) 6.2% ad val. 947.04 Rabbit skins, dressed, not dyed (provided for in item 124.30, part 5B, schedule 1).... 2.9% ad val. 947.05 Other furskins, dressed, not dyed (provided for in item 124.40, part 5B, schedule 1).... 3.5% ad val. 947.06 Other furskins, dressed, dyed (provided for in item 124.80, part 5B, schedule 1) 2.7% ad val. 947.07 Pignolia nuts, shelled, blanched, or otherwise prepared or preserved (provided for in item 145.52, part 9A, schedule 1] 0.7$ per lb. 947.08 Carob flour (provided for in item 152.05, part 9C, schedule 1) 10.5% ad val. 947.09 Candied, crystallized, or glace nuts (provided for in item 154.50, part 9D, schedule 1)... 4.9% ad val. 947.10 Capers (provided for in items 161.06 and 161.08, part llB, schedule 1) , 11.2% ad val. 947.11 Paprika, ground or not ground (provided for in item 161.71, part llB, schedule 1) 2.2 per lb..

2

0.4% ad val.

0.4% ad val.

0.4% ad val.

No change

0.4% ad val.

0.2% ad val.

Free

No change

4.2% ad val.

4.7% ad val.

5.1% ad val.

No change

5.6% ad val.

5.7% ad val.

5.5% ad val.

No change

2.8% ad val.

3% ad val.

3.1% ad val.

No change

3.5% ad val.

3.9% ad val.

4.3% ad val.

No change

2.3% ad val.

2.2% ad val.

2% ad val. No change

0.7$ per lb.

0.8$ per lb.

0.9$ per lb.. No change

10.5% ad val.

11.6% ad val.

12.8% ad val.

4.9% ad val.

5.4% ad val.

6% ad val. No change

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Articles Effective on or after January 1 1984

1985

1986

Natural and composition cork, not further advanced than cut or molded into blocks, rods, sheets, slabs, stricks, strips, and similar shapes (provided for in item 220.20, 2.1$ per part 2A, schedule 2) 2$ per lb.. 2.1$ per lb. lb. 947.13 Stoppers wholly of cork, tapered (provided for in item 220.36, part 2A, schedule 2)... 7$ per lb.. 6.7$ per 7$ per lb.. lb. 947.14 Stoppers wholly of cork of a thickness (or length) greater than the maximum diameter (provided for in item 220.47, part 2A, schedule 2) 7$ per lb.. 7$ per lb.. 7.8$ per lb. 947.15 Other disks, wafers, washers, and stoppers, of cork (provided for in item 220.48, part 2A, schedule 2) 5.7$ per 5.7$ per 5.4$ per lb. lb. lb. 947.16 Articles not specially provided for, of cork (provided for in item 220.50, part 2A, schedule 2) 12.6% ad 12.6% ad 14% ad val. val. val. 947.17 Willow prepared for basket makers' use (provided for in item 222.20, part 2B, schedule 2) 6.6% ad 6% ad 6% ad val. val. val. 947.18 Other willow (provided for in item 222.25, part 2B, schedule 2) 1.9% ad 1.8% ad 1.8% ad val. val. val. 947.19 Potassium chlorate (provided for in item 420.06, part 2C, schedule 4) 2.6% ad 2.6% ad 2.5% ad val. val. val. 947.20 Tartaric acid (provided for in item 425.94, part 2D, schedule 4) 3.4% ad 3.6% ad 3.6% ad val. val. val. 947.21 Cream of tartar, containing 90 3.9% ad 3.6% ad 3.8% ad percent or more potassium val. val. val. bitartrate by weight (provided for in item 426.76, part 2D, schedule 4). 947.22 Sodium 3.3% ad tartrate (Rochelle 3.3% ad 3.2% ad salts) (provided for in item val. val. val. 426.82, part 2D, schedule 4). 947.23 Terpin hydrate (provided for 6.7% ad 6.2% ad 6.1% ad in item 437.70, part 3B, val. val. val. schedule 4). 947.24 Agar agar (provided for in 3.3% ad 2.9% ad 2.8% ad item 455.02, part 6, schedule val. val. val.

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6$ per lb

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No change

7.2% ad val.

No change

2.1% ad

val.

No change

2.8% ad val.

No change

3.7% ad val. 3.9% ad val.

No change No change

3.5% ad val.

No change

6% ad val. No change 2.6% ad val.

No change

5.4% ad val.

No change

4). 947.25

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947.26 Toilet soap valued over 20 cents per pound (provided for in item 466.15, part 8B, schedule 4). 947.27 Natrual iron oxide and iron hydroxide pigments (provided for in item 473.40, part 9B, schedule 4}. 947.28 Statues, statuettes, and basreliefs of plaster of Paris, with or without reinforcement (provided for in item 512.41, part IB, schedule 5). 947.29 Statutes, statuettes, and handmade flowers, all the foregoing of ceramic ware (provided for in item 534.11, part 2C, schedule 5). 947.30 Unwrought mercury, and waste and scrap of unwrought mercury (provided for in item 632.34, part 2K, schedule 6). 947.31 Pen knives, pocket knives, and other knives, all the foregoing which have folding or other than fixed blades or attachments and which are valued over $6 per dozen (provided for in item 649.83, part 3E, schedule 6)

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947.38 Photographic papers other than silver halide papers, sensitized but not exposed (provided for in item 723.32, 947.39 Swords, bayonets and other side arms (except firearms), parts thereof, and scabbards and sheaths therefor (provided for in item 730.05, part 5A, schedule 7) 4.6% ad val. 947.40 Buckles and buckle slides, and parts thereof (provided for in item 745.45, part 7A, 5% ad val. 947.41 Toys for pets, of rubber or plastics (provided for in item 773.05, part 12C, 6% ad val.

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Proclamation 5141 of December 22, 1983

Imports of Petroleum and Petroleum Products By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The Secretary of Energy has advised me that no purpose is currently served by the existing system of licensing of imports of petroleum and petroleum products. The Secretary of Energy also recommends that I retain the current prohibition on imports of Libyan crude oil into the United States, its territories and possessions, which was adopted in Proclamation No. 4907, on the ground that such imports would be inimical to the United States national security. The Secretary further recommends that he continue to monitor imports of petroleum and petroleum products in order to be able to advise me as to the need for further action, as appropriate, under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended. I agree with the recommendations of the Secretary of Energy. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, including Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1862), do hereby proclaim that:

19 USC 1862.

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PROCLAMATION 5142—DEC. 29, 1983

Section 1. Proclamation No. 3279, as amended, is revoked.

19 USC 1862.

Sec. 2. The Secretary of Energy shall continue to monitor imports of petroleum and petroleum products and shall, from time to time, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Commerce, and such other federal agencies as he deems appropriate, review the status of such imports with respect to the national security. The Secretary shall inform the President of any circumstances which in his opinion might indicate the need for further action by the President under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. Sec. 3. (a) No crude oil produced in Libya may be imported into the United States, its territories or possessions. (b) The Secretary of the Treasury may issue such regulations and interpretations as he deems necessary to implement this section. Sec. 4. The Secretary of Energy may continue to consider requests for refund of fees paid under Proclamation No. 3279, as amended, if such requests were filed with the Secretary prior to the effective date of this Proclamation. Any such requests shall be considered in accordance with the previously applicable provisions of Proclamation No. 3279, as amended, and implementing regulations thereunder. Sec. 5. The revocation of Proclamation No. 3279, as amended, shall not affect the authority of any federal department or agency to institute and conduct any administrative, civil or criminal audit, investigation or proceeding based on any act committed or liability incurred while that Proclamation was in effect. Sec. 6. The revocation of Proclamation No. 3279, as amended, shall not affect the presently applicable tariff rates for imports of petroleum and petroleum products, as reflected in the Tariff Schedules of the United States, Schedule 4, part 10. Sec. 7. This Proclamation shall be effective immediately. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 22nd day of December, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eighth. RONALD REAGAN

Proclamation 5142 of December 29, 1983

To Amend Proclamation 5133 Implementing the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation 1. Section 212 of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (the Act) (19 U.S.C. 2702) authorizes the President to designate certain countries and territories or successor political entities as "beneficiary countries" under the Act. In Proclamation 5133 of November 30, 1983, I designated several countries and territories as "beneficiary countries". I am now adding Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Montserrat, and the British Virgin Islands to the list of "beneficiary coun-

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98 STAT. 3545

tries". I have notified the House of Representatives and the Senate of my intentions to designate these countries and given the considerations entering into my decision. 2. In order to add these countries to the Ust of beneficiary countries, I am amending the Annex to Proclamation 5133. I am also making certain technical corrections to the Annex to that proclamation. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes of the United States, including but not limited to section 212 of the Act, do proclaim that: (1) The list of countries in the Annex to Proclamation 5133 of November 30, 1983, is hereby amended by adding, in alphabetical order, "Antigua and Barbuda", "Belize", "El Salvador", "Grenada", "Guatemala", "Haiti", "Honduras", "Montserrat", and "Virgin Islands, British". (2) The references to "the United States Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements" in the Annex to Proclamation 5133 of November 30, 1983, are corrected to read "the United States". (3) The reference to TSUS items "748.45^78.50" in the Annex to Proclamation 5133 of November 30, 1983, is corrected to read "748.45-748.50". IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of December, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eightythree, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eighth. RONALD REAGAN Editorial Note: The text of the President's letters to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate, dated Dec. 29, 1983, on his intention to sign Proclamation 5142, is printed in the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents (vol. 19, p. 1749).

Proclamation 5143 of January 3, 1984

Alaska Statehood Day, 1984 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The Territory of Alaska was admitted to the Union on January 3, 1959, as the forty-ninth State. In the twenty-five years since then, the sturdy inhabitants of our largest State have continued with distinction the work of developing this vast storehouse of abundant resources, while preserving its special environment. As a result of their efforts, Alaska now produces oneeighth of the Nation's gold, one-fifth of its petroleum, and two-fifths of its harvested fish. Ten of the sixteen strategic minerals vital to our Nation's security are produced in Alaska. The millions of dollars worth of minerals, forest and food products, and energy resources produced each year have long since repaid many times over the $7,000,000 paid by the United States to purchase Alaska in 1867. The people of Alaska constitute a special resource, one which has m:ade possible the wise use of all the other abundant resources of this important State. Native Alaskans and immigrants from every State, as well as foreign countries, have worked together to build the cities, pipelines, rail, water, air, and ground transportation facilities which are the basis of Alaska's

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prosperity. Their hard work and dedication are an example to the rest of our people as we work to maintain America's greatness.

97 Stat. 212.

In recognition of the importance of Alaska's people and its scenic and natural resources to the United States and in honor of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the admission of Alaska into the Union, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 42, has authorized and requested the President to proclaim January 3, 1984, as "Alaska Statehood Day." NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim January 3, 1984, as Alaska Statehood Day and call upon the people of the United States and the Federal, State, and local governments to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 3rd day of Jan., in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-4, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eighth. RONALD REAGAN

Proclamation 5144 of January 3, 1984

National Consumers Week, 1984 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The American consumer has been blessed by the freedom to participate in a social, economic, and governmental system that is unparalleled in any other land. Since the founding of this country, Americans have benefitted from the fruits of a free society. We are free to learn, free to choose a vocation, free to produce, and free to pm-chase. These fundamental freedoms and the willingness of our people to work hard have helped make America great. Americans are prosperous and enjoy a standard of living that is the envy of the world. It is appropriate to focus special attention on consumers and the important role they play in our economic and social system. We have emerged from a recession on a wave of consumer optimism that dramatically proves the truth of this year's slogan—"Consumers Mean Business." Our economic recovery program has dramatically lowered inflation and interest rates, giving buyers more disposable income. Consumers are reacting to the Nation's resurgent economy by purchasing homes, automobiles, durable goods, and those products or services which enhance the quality of life. With greater purchasing power, it is important that consumers have access to the latest information. Consumers need to understand the market economy, both here and abroad, and their options for earning, spending, saving, and investing income. Increased consumer and economic education in schools, workshops, the media, and the distribution of informative materials from government and business give consumers a greater appreciation of their rights and responsibilities in our incomparable American economy. Those who are sensitive to consumer needs and services and recognize that well-informed consumers mean business—repeat sales and sound market relationships—can expect to be rewarded with continuing opportunities to serve and profit. Wise consumers, properly informed and working with business representatives at all levels, can assure that oxa marketplace operates on mutual trust and fairness.

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 PROCLAMATION 5145—JAN. 3, 1984 By working together in the voluntary spirit that has always distinguished the character of Americans in all walks of life, we strengthen our free enterprise system and secure basic consumer rights for all. Let us show appreciation during National Consumers Week for our many freedoms and work together to enhance the consumer's economic equity in the marketplace. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning April 23, 1984, as National Consumer's Week. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 3rd day of Jan., in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-4, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eighth. RONALD REAGAN

Proclamation 5145 of January 3, 1984

Small Business Week, 1984 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation America's strength lies in the ingenuity and perseverance of its people. No other group of Americans better exemplifies these qualities than the Nation's small business owners, who contribute daily to our economic wellbeing. The willingness of these individuals to embrace the challenges of competition and independence ensures that our lives are enriched with new opportunities and innovations. When their resourcefulness and resilience are melded with an economic system that allows them to pursue their goads and harness the dynamic forces of the marketplace, new products and technologies are developed, jobs are created, and the young and unskilled are trained for more productive lives. With each new opportunity our commitment to liberty is strengthened; with each new accomplishment our faith in otu-selves is reaffirmed. Entrepreneurs are the standard-bearers of economic progress and the stalwarts of the energizing forces of the free market. As we embark upon a new era of economic growth and development, we should encourage small business owners by acknowledging their tremendous importance as the mainsprings of continued economic and individual progress for our Nation. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning May 6, 1984, as Small Business Week. I call upon the American people to join with me in saluting the small business owners of our Nation during this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 3rd day of Jan., in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-4, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eighth. RONALD REAGAN

98 STAT. 3547

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PROCLAMATION 5146—JAN. 12, 1984

Proclamation 5146 of January 12, 1984

National Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Week, 1984 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is one of the major known causes of birth defects with mental retardation and the only one which, at present, is totally preventable. FAS can result in many serious health problems including prenatal and postnatal growth retardation; developmental disabilities that may cause an infant to experience delays in activities such as walking and speaking; mental retardation; and other organ abnormalities such as heart defects. In addition, in cases where FAS is not fully present, infants may suffer other alcohol-related birth effects—a series of health risks and problems that include low birthweight; increased prenatal infections; irritability or hyperactivity during the newborn period; birth defects and problems associated with mental impairment. Learning deficits may also occur, although these may not be apparent for a number of years. Although some questions remain unanswered on consumption of alcohol during pregnancy, research over the past 10 years has established that prenatal alcohol exposure can pose a threat to the health of the unborn child. This knowledge led the Surgeon General of the United States, in 1981, to issue an advisory strongly encouraging women who are pregnant or considering pregnancy to avoid the use of alcohol. In addition, the medical and scientific community, many public and private agencies, and institutions and concerned citizens have, over the years, undertaken valuable efforts to promote public awareness of FAS and related health concerns.

97 Stat. 1321.

In recognition of the potential for serious consequences of fetal alcohol exposure, and in the interest of increasing public awareness that these consequences are preventable, the Congress, by House Joint Resolution 324 (Public Law 98-188), has designated the week beginning January 15, 1984, as "National Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Week" and has requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of that week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week of January 15 through January 21, 1984, as National Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Week. I invite the Governors, the chief officials of local governments, and all Americans to observe this week with appropriate activities, particularly those which seek to protect the health of children through heightened awareness of the consequences of alcohol use during pregnancy. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 12th day of January, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eighth. RONALD REAGAN

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98 STAT. 3549

Proclamation 5147 of January 13, 1984

National Sanctity of Human Life Day, 1984 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The values and freedoms we cherish as Americans rest on our fundamental commitment to the sanctity of human life. The first of the "unalienable rights" affirmed by our Declaration of Independence is the right to life itself, a right the Declaration states has been endowed by our Creator on all human beings—whether young or old, weak or strong, healthy or handicapped. Since 1973, however, more than 15 million unborn children have died in legalized abortions—a tragedy of stunning dimensions that stands in sad contrast to our belief that each life is sacred. These children, over tenfold the number of Americans lost in all our Nation's wars, will never laugh, never sing, never experience the joy of human love; nor will they strive to heal the sick, or feed the poor, or make peace among nations. Abortion has denied them the first and most basic of human rights, and we are infinitely poorer for their loss. We are poorer not simply for lives not led and for contributions not made, but also for the erosion of our sense of the worth and dignity of every individual. To diminish the value of one category of human life is to diminish us all. Slavery, which treated Blacks as something less than human, to be bought and sold if convenient, cheapened human life and mocked our dedication to the freedom and equality of all men and women. Can we say that abortion—which treats the unborn as something less than htmian, to be destroyed if convenient—will be less corrosive to the values we hold dear? We have been given the precious gift of human life, made more precious still by our births in or pilgrimages to a land of freedom. It is fitting, then, on the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade that struck down State anti-abortion laws, that we reflect anew on these blessings, and on our corresponding responsibility to guard with care the lives and freedoms of even the weakest of our fellow human beings. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Sunday, January 22, 1984, as National Sanctity of Human Life Day. I call upon the citizens of this blessed land to gather on that day in homes and places of worship to give thanks for the gift of life, and to reaffirm our commitment to the dignity of every human being and the sanctity of each human life. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 13th day of January, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eighth. RONALD REAGAN

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PROCLAMATION 5148—JAN. 25, 1984

Proclamation 5148 of January 25, 1984

Centennial of the Birth of Harry S Truman By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation May 8, 1984, marks the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Harry S Truman, the thirty-third President of the United States and one of this Nation's most respected statesmen. First elected to the United States Senate from Missouri in 1934, Mr. Truman gained national recognition during World War II, when his investigating committee saved the taxpayers large amounts of money by exposing waste and extravagance in the procurement process. In November 1944, the voters elected Mr. Truman Vice President. He served only 83 days in that office and succeeded to the Presidency in April 1945; upon the death of President Roosevelt. In his first months in office. President Truman guided the country through the end of World War II and made the difficult decisions that ushered in the nuclear age. In the postwar years, he oversaw America's transition from a wartime to a peacetime economy and began an era of growth and stability. In foreign affairs. President Truman established the cornerstones of the policy of containment in dealing with the communist threat to Europe. Through the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan he stalwartly assisted free peoples in their efforts to stem the tide of totalitarian subversion. In applying the principles of collective security. President Truman assisted in the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to help European nations respond to this threat. In 1948, Mr. Truman was elected to the Presidency, battling from behind to overtake Governor Thomas Dewey. President Truman responded to the invasion of South Korea by utilizing United Nations as well as American forces in dealing with that crisis. Although confronted with a series of major challenges throughout his tenure, President Truman responded with courage, humanity, decisiveness, and a wit which have secured his place in the Nation's history as one of our most respected Presidents. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 8, 1984 to be the "Centennial of the Birth of Harry S Truman." I call upon the people of the United States to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies and activities in remembrance of his many accomplishments and dedication to freedom and democracy. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my band this 25th day of January, in thp year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eighth. RONALD REAGAN

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98 STAT. 3551

Proclamation 5149 of February 1, 1984

National Tourism Week, 1984 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The tourism industry is extremely important to the United States, contributing to our employment, economic prosperity, and international trade and understanding. Each of us benefits from the effects of tourism. It substantially enhances our personal growth and education. Tourism also promotes intercultural understanding and appreciation of the geography, history and people of the United States. Now that inflation has been reduced and the economy is growing, personal incomes and leisure time will increase more rapidly. Tourism therefore can be expected to play an even greater role in the lives of the American people. In recognition of the significance of the tourism industry to the enhancement of international trade, understanding and goodwill, the Congress, by House Joint Resolution 168, has designated the week beginning May 27, 1984, as "National Tourism Week" and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of that week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning May 27, 1984, as National Tourism Week, and I call upon the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 1st day of February, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eighth. RONALD REAGAN Editorial note: For the President's remarks of Feb. 1, 1984, on signing Proclamation 5149, see the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents [vol. 20, p. 146)

Proclamation 5150 of February 13, 1984

Save Your Vision Week, 1984 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Every day we rely on vision to provide us with a clear, vivid picture of our surroundings and the people we care about. Although we use our eyesight in virtually all activities, we often take it for granted until it is endangered by disease or injury. This is unfortunate because there are steps we can take to protect our eyes and to safeguard the precious gift of sight.

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As a sight-saving precaution, everyone should have regular, professional eye examinations. Most people who have these checkups will get the reassuring news that their eyes are healthy. But a few people will receive an early warning of some serious eye disease requiring prompt treatment. An eye examination revealing the need for treatment of glaucoma or some other sight-destroying disease could spare thousands of Americans visual loss each year. People with diabetes should be particularly aware of the need to have their eyes examined regularly to prevent the blindness that sometimes stems from the disease. This is especially important because there now is a sightsaving treatment vhich is highly effective if applied early enough in the course of the disease. Regular eye checkups are also of special importance for older people because many serious eye diseases tend to strike in the later years. With early warning of a need for treatment, people can obtain the required medical care and give themselves the best possible chance of retaining good vision throughout their lives. Children also need regular eye examinations in order that readily treatable problems which otherwise could needlessly affect them in school and at play may be detected. Protecting our eyes against injury is another way to preserve vision. In work with chemicals or machinery which might be dangerous to the eyes, safety glasses, goggles, or a face mask should be worn. Protective eyewear is also important for people participating in sports. In looking to the needs of others, we can arrange to donate our eyes after death and, in this way, offer the gift of sight to a person who needs corneal transplant surgery. We also can support the many fine organizations which are devoted to research, sight conservation, and rehabilitation of the visually handicapped. To encourage the American people to cherish the gift of sight and take steps to protect it, the Congress, by joint resolution approved December 30, 1963 [77 Stat. 629, 36 U.S.C. 169a), has requested the President to proclaim the first week in March as "Save Your Vision Week." NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning March 4, 1984, as Save Your Vision Week, 1984. I urge all Americans to participate in appropriate observances and activities and to make eye care and eye safety an important part of their lives. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of February, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eighth. RONALD REAGAN

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98 STAT. 3553

Proclamation 5151 of February 13, 1984

National Surveyors Week, 1984 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation In the development of our country, the role of the surveyor has been of vital importance. In colonial days, surveyors were among the leaders in the community—statesmen, influential citizens, and shapers of cultural standards, including people such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. It was the surveyor's work that determined the boundaries of land, the greatest economic asset in the colonies. Thomas Jefferson chaired a committee in 1784 to devise a plan for disposing of lands west of the Thirteen Colonies. He argued that surveying before sale was necessary to prevent overlapping claims and to simplify deeds and registers. He reportedly wrote a plan which was debated in Congress, and in modified form was adopted as the Land Ordinance of May 20, 1785. The ordinance established the Public Land Survey System (PLSS]—the rectangular system that continues in effect today in 30 midwestern and western states. Since 1785, the nature of surveying has changed dramatically. No longer is surveying limited to the description and location of land boundaries. Today, hydrographic surveys are important to the use of all our bodies of water; engineering surveys are utilized in the study and selection of engineering construction; geodetic surveys determine precise global positioning for such activities as aircraft and missile navigation; and cartographic surveys are used for mapping and charting, including the use of photogrammetry, the science of using aerial photographs for measurement and map production. Many services are provided through the use of sophisticated equipment and techniques, such as satellite-borne remote sensing devices and automated positioning, measuring, recording, and plotting equipment. In recognition of United States, the and requested the 1984, as "National

the significant contribution made by surveyors to the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 44, has authorized President to designate the week beginning on March 11, Surveyors Week."

NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning March 11, 1984, as National Surveyors Week. I urge the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities paying tribute to professional surveyors and tljeir contribution to society. I invite all Americans to look back at the historic contributions of siu-veying and look ahead to the new technologies which are constantly modernizing this honored and learned profession. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 13th day of Feb., in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eighth. RONALD REAGAN

97 Stat. 1300.

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