Assignment of Functions Under the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act of 2006

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In simple terms

This memorandum delegates specific presidential functions under the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act of 2006 to the Secretary of State. The assigned functions under sections 6(a), 6(b), and 6(f) involve reporting and certification requirements related to sanctions and accountability measures for the Darfur conflict.

Federal Register Open PDF 72 FR 5149

Record & deadlines

Jan 25, 2007Signed
Signed by the President
Feb 5, 2007FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 72 FR 5149
Federal Register PDF
Feb 2, 2007
Federal Register publication

Key directives

Assign functions under sections 6(a), 6(b), and 6(f) of Darfur Peace and Accountability Act of 2006 to Secretary of State
Secretary shall consult with other heads of departments and agencies as appropriate
Publish memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Secretary of State · State Department

What to expect

Immediate

Delegation of presidential functions to Secretary of State

Near term (90d)

Consultation with other agency heads as Secretary performs assigned functions

Long term

Ongoing implementation of Darfur Peace and Accountability Act reporting and certification requirements

Risks & tensions

Specific functions delegated (6a, 6b, 6f) are not defined in text; actual policy impact depends on statutory content not reproduced here
Minimal consultation requirement ('as appropriate') leaves discretion to Secretary