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Presidential Memorandum

Delegation of Functions Under Sections 1261(b) and 1262(a) of Public Law 112-239

This memorandum delegates specific presidential functions under the 2013 NDAA to two Cabinet secretaries: the Secretary of State receives authority under Section 1261(b) regarding satellite export controls, and the Secretary of Commerce receives authority under Section 1262(a) regarding certain defense trade items. It is a routine administrative delegation with minimal policy substance.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 71985

Impact dates

  1. Federal Register publication by Secretary of State

Key directives

  • Delegate presidential functions under NDAA FY2013 Section 1261(b) to Secretary of State
  • Delegate presidential functions under NDAA FY2013 Section 1262(a) to Secretary of Commerce
  • Secretary of State to consult other executive department/agency heads as appropriate
  • Secretary of State to publish memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Delegation takes effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication by Secretary of State

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Routine procedural delegation; no substantive policy change
  • Specific functions delegated (satellite export controls, defense trade items) not detailed in memorandum text
Presidential Memorandum: Delegation of Functions Under Sections 1261(b) and 1262(a) of Public Law 112-239 · Executive Orders