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Presidential Determination

Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended

This determination invokes Section 303 of the Defense Production Act to declare that domestic production capability for inert materials for munitions is essential to national defense, finding that industry cannot meet this need without presidential action. It authorizes purchases, purchase commitments, or other actions under the Act as the most practical method to ensure this critical defense supply chain capability.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 205

Impact dates

  1. Publication of memorandum in Federal Register

Key directives

  • Determine domestic production capability for inert materials for munitions essential to national defense per DPA §303(a)(5)
  • Authorize purchases, purchase commitments, or other action under DPA §303 as most cost-effective alternative
  • Direct Secretary of Defense to publish memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Determination takes effect upon signing; authorizes DPA Section 303 actions for inert materials for munitions

Near term (90d)

  • Potential DOD procurement actions and purchase commitments under DPA authority

Long term

  • Sustained domestic production capability for munitions supply chain; precedent for future DPA invocations for defense industrial base gaps

Risks & tensions

  • Supply chain vulnerability in munitions production; text does not specify which inert materials or quantify shortfall
  • Potential tension between DPA intervention and market-based procurement; no cost estimates provided
  • Vague scope of 'other action' under DPA authority creates implementation uncertainty
Presidential Determination: Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended · Executive Orders