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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

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

Impact dates

  1. 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

Timeline

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