Assignment of Function Regarding Transfer of Items in the War Reserves Stockpile for the Republic of Korea

In simple terms

This memorandum assigns the President's statutory function under Public Law 109-159 to the Secretary of Defense, allowing the Secretary to transfer items from the War Reserves Stockpile for the Republic of Korea. It is a narrow procedural delegation of authority with no substantive policy changes or operational directives beyond the assignment itself.

Federal Register Open PDF 71 FR 35769

Record & deadlines

May 18, 2006Signed
Signed by the President
Jun 21, 2006FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 71 FR 35769
Federal Register PDF
Date TBD
Publication of memorandum in Federal Register

Key directives

Assign functions of the President under section 1 of Public Law 109-159 to Secretary of Defense
Authorize and direct publication of memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Secretary of Defense · Department of Defense

What to expect

Immediate

Function under Public Law 109-159 assigned to Secretary of Defense
Memorandum publication in Federal Register authorized

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

Text does not specify what items, quantities, or conditions apply to transfers—delegation is broad and leaves discretion entirely to Secretary of Defense
No reporting or congressional notification requirements visible in this document
Original Public Law 109-159 purpose and limits not reproduced; full scope of delegated authority unclear without external reference