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Presidential Memorandum

Delegation of Authority Under Section 610 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to transfer up to $21.38 million in FY 2011 and $435,000 in FY 2012 International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement funds to the Economic Support Fund for assistance to Burma, subject to congressional notification requirements.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 48315

Key directives

  • Delegate authority to Secretary of State to make determination and execute transfer of INCLE funds to Economic Support Fund
  • Transfer up to $21,380,000 in FY 2011 INCLE funds for Burma assistance
  • Transfer up to $435,000 in FY 2012 INCLE funds for Burma assistance
  • Subject to section 652 FAA notification requirements and section 7009(d) restrictions
  • Publish memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Delegation of authority to Secretary of State takes effect

Near term (90d)

  • Potential execution of fund transfers pending congressional notification

Long term

  • Ongoing foreign assistance to Burma through Economic Support Fund

Risks & tensions

  • Section 652 FAA requires congressional notification that may delay or create political friction for Burma assistance
  • Section 7009(d) contains restrictions on assistance to certain governments, potentially creating compliance tension
  • FY 2011 and FY 2012 funds being accessed in 2016 suggests use of carried-forward or unobligated balances
Presidential Memorandum: Delegation of Authority Under Section 610 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 · Executive Orders