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Presidential Memorandum

Delegation of Certain Functions Related to the Sudan Peace Act

This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the presidential authority to make determinations, certifications, and reports required by sections 6(b)(1) and 6(c) of the Sudan Peace Act (Public Law 107-245). It is a routine administrative delegation of statutory functions from the President to a Cabinet member.

Federal Register Open PDF 69 FR 63039

Key directives

  • Delegate determination, certification, and reporting functions under sections 6(b)(1) and 6(c) of Sudan Peace Act to Secretary of State
  • Publish this memorandum in the Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Delegation of determination, certification, and reporting functions to Secretary of State

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Ongoing administration of Sudan Peace Act provisions by State Department

Risks & tensions

  • Document does not specify conditions or limitations on delegated authority, creating standard principal-agent tension in executive branch
Presidential Memorandum: Delegation of Certain Functions Related to the Sudan Peace Act · Executive Orders