Assignment of Functions Relating to Waivers and Reports Concerning Africa

This memorandum delegates presidential authority under section 590 of a 2006 foreign operations appropriations law to the Secretary of State, requiring consultation with the Attorney General. The provision concerns waivers and reports related to Africa.

Federal Register Open PDF 71 FR 30553

Impact dates

May 25, 2006
Federal Register publication (actual filing date)

Key directives

Assign to Secretary of State the functions of the President under section 590 of Public Law 109-102
Secretary of State shall consult Attorney General as appropriate
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 in Federal Register

Near term (90d)

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Long term

Ongoing waiver and reporting functions for Africa-related foreign operations

Risks & tensions

Limited transparency: specific waiver and reporting requirements not detailed in memorandum text
Interagency coordination risk between State and Justice depends on 'as appropriate' consultation standard