ExecutiveOrdersEO
MemoMemorandumG.W. Bush · R Quiet signal

Presidential Memorandum

Assignment of Functions Under Section 1306 of Public Law 107-314

This memorandum delegates presidential authority under Section 1306 of the 2003 NDAA to the Secretary of State, concerning functions related to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and certain proliferation-related sanctions authorities. The delegation is continued through the FY2006 Continuing Resolution.

Federal Register Open PDF 71 FR 1467

Impact dates

  1. Publication in Federal Register

Key directives

  • Assign functions of the President under section 1306 of Public Law 107-314 to Secretary of State
  • Authorize and direct publication of memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Delegation of authority to Secretary of State takes effect

Near term (90d)

  • Publication in Federal Register

Long term

  • Ongoing exercise of delegated sanctions and proliferation authorities

Risks & tensions

  • Text does not specify what section 1306 functions entail—appears to involve sanctions/proliferation but specifics not stated in document
Presidential Memorandum: Assignment of Functions Under Section 1306 of Public Law 107-314 · Executive Orders