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Presidential Memorandum

Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 4 and Section 7 of the Electrify Africa Act of 2015

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In simple terms

This memorandum delegates to the USAID Administrator the presidential functions and authorities under Sections 4 and 7 of the Electrify Africa Act of 2015, which relate to promoting electricity access in sub-Saharan Africa. It also directs publication of the memorandum in the Federal Register.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 52323

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 81 FR 52323

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Federal Register publication

Key directives

  • Delegate to USAID Administrator functions and authorities vested in President by section 4 and section 7 of the Electrify Africa Act of 2015
  • Authorize and direct publication of this memorandum in the Federal Register

Who is ordered

What to expect

Immediate

  • Delegation of authority takes effect upon signing
  • USAID Administrator assumes presidential functions under Sections 4 and 7 of the Act

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication required

Long term

  • Implementation of electrification programs in sub-Saharan Africa under delegated authority

Risks & tensions

  • Delegation shifts accountability for electrification goals to USAID without specifying performance metrics
  • Vague 'substantially the same' clause for future acts creates interpretive uncertainty
Presidential Memorandum: Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 4 and Section 7 of the Electrify Africa Act of 2015 · Executive Orders