Delegation of Authority Under Sections 2(d) and 2(f) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962, as Amended

This presidential determination delegates specific authorities under the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962 from the President to the Secretary of State, relating to actions under section 2(b)(2) concerning migration and refugee assistance. The Secretary may redelegate these functions and must notify the President of any use of the delegated authorities.

Federal Register Open PDF 67 FR 47437

Impact dates

Jul 18, 2002
Publication in Federal Register

Key directives

Delegate functions and authorities under MRAA sections 2(d) and 2(f) to Secretary of State
Secretary of State must ensure timely performance of delegated duties
Secretary authorized to redelegate functions consistent with applicable law
Secretary or delegate must provide notice to President of any use of delegated authorities
Publish determination in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Secretary of State · Department of State

Timeline

Immediate

Delegation of authority to Secretary of State takes effect

Near term (90d)

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Long term

Ongoing refugee and migration assistance operations under delegated authority

Risks & tensions

Unclear scope of 'timely performance' obligation—no defined standard
Notification requirement to President may create bureaucratic friction or delays in urgent refugee situations
Supplements rather than replaces prior delegation (PD 99-6), potentially creating overlapping authority structures