Delegation of Authority Under the Iran Nonproliferation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-178)

President Clinton delegated presidential authorities under the Iran Nonproliferation Act of 2000 to the Secretary of State (most provisions) and NASA Administrator (specific space-related provisions in sections 6(f) and 6(g)), with authority to redelegate.

Federal Register Open PDF 65 FR 56209

Impact dates

Date TBD
Federal Register publication by Secretary of State

Key directives

Delegate Iran Nonproliferation Act authorities to Secretary of State (except 6(f) and 6(g))
Delegate specific subsections 6(f)(2)(A) and 6(g)(1)(B) to Secretary of State
Delegate remaining 6(f) and 6(g) authorities to NASA Administrator
Authorize redelegation of delegated authorities
Direct Secretary of State to publish memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

Delegation takes effect upon signing
Secretary of State directed to publish in Federal Register

Near term (90d)

Federal Register publication expected

Long term

Ongoing implementation of Iran Nonproliferation Act sanctions and space-related restrictions

Risks & tensions

Split delegation between State and NASA creates potential coordination challenges on space-related nonproliferation
Redelegation authority may diffuse accountability
Vague on timing of Federal Register publication