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Presidential Memorandum

Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 1236(b)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015

This memorandum delegates presidential authority under Section 1236(b)(2) of the NDAA for FY2015 to the Secretary of State. The provision concerns a Ukraine-related security assistance program. The delegation is straightforward with no additional conditions or deadlines imposed.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 22087

Impact dates

  1. Delegation takes effect

Key directives

  • Delegate functions and authorities under section 1236(b)(2) of NDAA FY2015 to Secretary of State
  • Publish memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Delegation of authority to Secretary of State takes effect

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Potential security assistance activities under delegated authority

Risks & tensions

  • Specific activities under 1236(b)(2) not detailed in memorandum itself; delegation scope unclear without reading underlying statute
  • Delegation to State rather than Defense may create interagency coordination dynamics
Presidential Memorandum: Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 1236(b)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 · Executive Orders