Assignment of Functions Relating to Import Restrictions on Iraqi Antiquities

This memorandum delegates the President's authority under the Emergency Protection for Iraqi Cultural Antiquities Act of 2004 to the Secretary of State, requiring consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security and other agency heads as appropriate. It assigns functions related to import restrictions on Iraqi antiquities to the State Department.

Federal Register Open PDF 71 FR 28753

Impact dates

May 16, 2006
Federal Register publication filed

Key directives

Assign President's functions under section 3002 of Emergency Protection for Iraqi Cultural Antiquities Act of 2004 to Secretary of State
Secretary of State shall consult Secretary of Homeland Security and heads of other departments/agencies as appropriate in performing these functions
Secretary of State authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

Delegation of presidential functions to Secretary of State takes effect
Secretary of State authorized to publish memorandum in Federal Register

Near term (90d)

Federal Register publication (occurred May 16, 2006)

Long term

Ongoing administration of import restrictions on Iraqi antiquities by State Department with DHS consultation

Risks & tensions

Vague consultation requirement with DHS and other agencies may create interagency coordination friction
No explicit enforcement mechanism or dispute resolution process specified if agencies disagree