Proclamation 4355.
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89 STAT. 1248 Proclamation 4355 · March 4, 1975 Modifying Proclamation 3279,1124 FR 1781, 3 CFR, 1959–1963 Comp. p. 11. as Amended, Relating to Imports of Petroleum and Petroleum Products, and Providing for the Long-Term Control of Imports of Petroleum and Petroleum Products Through a System of License Fees By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation WHEREAS, I judge it necessary and consistent with the national security, taking into account the economic welfare of the Nation, that provision be made to defer scheduled increases in the fees applicable to imported petroleum and petroleum products for a period of two months; and WHEREAS, it is my intention, that refiners located in territories of the United States, and in foreign trade zones, shall participate in the Mandatory Oil Import Program upon terms not less favorable than domestic refiners; and WHEREAS, in order to facilitate such treatment, it is necessary that the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration be authorized to determine at what point the oil import license fees effective February 1, 1975 shall be deemed to apply with respect to crude oil entered into such territories and zones; and WHEREAS, I judge it necessary to permit a system for the receipt by Puerto Rico of sums equivalent to the license fees on petroleum consumed in Puerto Rico, to be appropriated by the Commonwealth for the benefit of individuals and corporations resident therein, comparable to the system which I have proposed for other parts of the United States;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, [19 USC 1862](/us/usc/t19/s1862).including Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended, do hereby proclaim that, effective as of February 1, 1975, Proclamation [19 USC 1862 note](/us/usc/t19/s1862).No. 3279, as amended, is hereby further amended as follows: Section 1. Subparagraphs (iii), (iv), and
(viii)of subparagraph
(1)of paragraph
(a)of section 3 are amended to read as follows: 89 STAT. 1249 " “(iii) with respect to imports of crude oil, natural gas products, unfinished oils, and all other finished products (except ethane, propane, butanes, and asphalt) entered into the customs territory of the United States on or after February 1, 1975, there shall be a supplemental fee per barrel of $1.00, rising to $2.00 on imports entered on or after May 1, 1975, and to $3.00 on imports entered on or after June 1, 1975; “(iv) with respect to the fees imposed pursuant to paragraphs 3(a)(1) (i)–(iii), the amount of such fees shall be reduced, on a monthly basis, by an amount equal to any applicable duties paid less any drawbacks received during the same period, except that where duty drawbacks exceed the duty paid during that period, the net differences shall be applied to subsequent periods; provided that when the duty less draw-backs exceeds the fee imposed, the Administrator may provide that any excess may be used to reduce fees payable in subsequent months, such extended period not to exceed six months; “(viii) with respect to licenses issued pursuant to paragraph 3(a)
(iii)for imports other than
(A)crude oil as defined for purposes of the Old Oil Allocation Program which is imported for refining or
(B)products refined in a refinery outside of the customs territory as to which crude oil runs to stills would qualify a refiner to receive entitlements under the Old Oil Allocation Program, the Administrator may by regulation reduce the fee payable by the following amounts, or by such other amounts as he may determine to be necessary to achieve the objectives of this Proclamation and the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973:[15 USC 751 note](/us/usc/t15/s751). —for imports entered into the United States customs territory during the months of February, March and April, 1975, $1.00 per barrel; —for imports entered during the month of May, 1975, $1.40 per barrel; —for imports entered during the month of June, 1975, and thereafter, $1.80 per barrel.” " Section 2. Paragraph
(a)of Section 3 is amended by adding subparagraph [19 USC 1862 note](/us/usc/t19/s1862).(5) to read as follows: " “(5) In order to ensure that refiners located in territories of the United States and in foreign trade zones are treated not less favorably than other United States refiners, the Administrator shall by regulation determine at what point crude oil, unfinished oils and finished products 89 STAT. 1250shipped into United States territories and foreign trade zones shall become subject to the fees imposed pursuant to paragraphs 3(a)
(1)(i)–(iii).” " Section 3. [19 USC 1862 note](/us/usc/t19/s1862).Subparagraph
(1)of paragraph
(a)of Section 3 is amended by adding clause
(x)to read as follows: " “(x) The Administrator shall by regulation reduce the fees payable by importers pursuant to paragraphs 3(a)(1)(i)–(iii) with respect to crude oil, unfinished oils, and finished products imported into Puerto Rico, or imported into Districts I–V and shipped to Puerto Rico, with or without further processing, and not shipped to Districts I–V, as crude oil, unfinished oils, or finished products, by the amount of any excise tax or other levy imposed and collected by the Government of Puerto Rico on such materials, *Provided* ,that refunds from or reductions in such excise tax or other levy are authorized in the same manner as are authorized with respect to payments prescribed by paragraphs 3(a)(1)(i)–(iii), *Provided further* that with respect to shipments to Puerto Rico from Districts I–V such shipments shall be deemed attributable to imported crude.” " IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-ninth. Gerald R. Ford 4356 March 20, 1975 Earth Day, 1975 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4356 · March 20, 1975 Earth Day, 1975 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The earth will continue to regenerate its life sources only as long as we and all the peoples of the world do our part to conserve its natural resources. It is a responsibility which every human being shares. Energy problems have heightened our growing awareness of the interdependence of our natural resources. We must work together to solve the environmental issues associated with the proper use and preservation of those resources. 89 STAT. 1251 Through voluntary action, each of us can join in building a productive land in harmony with nature. By a joint resolution, the Congress has pointed out the need to continue our environmental education and to promote a greater under-standing of the environmental problems facing America. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Friday, March 21, 1975, as Earth Day. I call upon all concerned citizens and government officials to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I ask that special attention be given to personal voluntary activities and educational efforts directed toward protecting and enhancing our lifegiving environment. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-ninth. Gerald R. Ford 4357 March 25, 1975 Armed Forces Day Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4357 · March 25, 1975 Armed Forces Day By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation For nearly two hundred years, in times of war and peace, the Armed Forces of the United States have served the Nation with courage and devotion. In this country, and throughout the world, those who wear the uniforms of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard are respected for their patriotic service. It is fitting and proper that we set aside one day each year to pay tribute to these men and women. NOW, THEREFORE I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the United States, continuing the precedent of my five immediate predecessors in this Office, do hereby proclaim the third Saturday of each May as Armed Forces Day. 89 STAT. 1252 I direct the Secretary of Defense on behalf of the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, and the Marine Corps, and the Secretary of Transportation on behalf of the Coast Guard, to plan for appropriate observances each year, with the Secretary of Defense responsible for soliciting the participation and cooperation of civil authorities and private citizens. I invite the Governors of the States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, to provide for the observance of Armed Forces Day within their jurisdiction each year in an appropriate manner designed to enhance public understanding and appreciation of the Armed Forces of the United States. I also invite national and local veterans, civic and other organizations to provide for the observance of Armed Forces Day each year. I call upon my fellow Americans not only to display proudly the flag of the United States at their homes on Armed Forces Day, but also to avail themselves of the opportunity to further their knowledge of our Defense Establishment and of the men and women who constitute our real national strength, by attending and participating in the local observances of the day. 3A CFR, 1974 Comp., p. 24.Proclamation No. 4276 of March 21, 1974, is hereby superseded. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of March in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-ninth. Gerald R. Ford 4358 March 26, 1975 Cancer Control Month, 1975 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4358 · March 26, 1975 Cancer Control Month, 1975 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Our intensive effort against cancer, sustained by the constant dedication and determination of scientists, physicians, public officials and private citizens, continues to provide hope and assistance to ever-increasing numbers of Americans. 89 STAT. 1253 The National Cancer Act of 1971 was a landmark piece of legislation which authorized new Federal support for cancer research. The amendments of 1974 have added new emphasis to our National Cancer Program, especially in the dissemination of the latest scientific findings from the research laboratory and clinic to practicing physicians, cancer patients, and those in particular jeopardy of cancer. Despite this progress, the conquest of cancer will not be easy or quick. Cancer statistics remain depressing. An estimated 665,000 new cases will be diagnosed in 1975. Although we shall ultimately achieve victory over these killer diseases, it requires our unwavering support of cancer research and control. As a means of giving continued emphasis to the cancer problem, the Congress, by a joint resolution of March 28, 1938 (52 Stat. 148, 36 U.S.C. 150), requested the President to issue annually a proclamation setting aside the month of April as Cancer Control Month. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the month of April, 1975, as Cancer Control Month, and I invite the Governors of the States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the appropriate officials of all other areas under the United States flag, to issue similar proclamations. To give renewed emphasis to this serious problem, and to encourage the determination of the American people to meet it, I also ask the medical and health professions, the communications media, and all other interested persons and groups to unite in public reaffirmation of our Nation’s abiding commitment to control cancer. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 26th day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-ninth. Gerald R. Ford 4359 March 28, 1975 Amending Proclamation No. 4346 Relating to the Enlargement of the Buck Island Reef National Monument Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
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