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Presidential Memorandum

Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 1278(b)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015

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In simple terms

This memorandum delegates presidential authority under Section 1278(b)(1) of the FY2015 NDAA to the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center. It is a routine administrative delegation of counterterrorism-related functions.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 13755

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 80 FR 13755

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Publish memorandum in Federal Register

Key directives

  • Delegate functions and authorities under section 1278(b)(1) of FY2015 NDAA to Director of NCTC
  • Publish memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

What to expect

Immediate

  • Delegation of authority takes effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • Publication in Federal Register

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Specific functions delegated under 1278(b)(1) not detailed in memorandum text; substance depends on underlying statute
Presidential Memorandum: Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 1278(b)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 · Executive Orders