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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 of 1950 to declare that domestic production capability for rare earth metals and alloys is essential to national defense. It authorizes the use of DPA authorities—including purchases, purchase commitments, or other actions—to support this critical industrial base.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 35971

Impact dates

  1. Publication of memorandum in Federal Register

Key directives

  • Determine domestic rare earth metals and alloys production capability essential to national defense
  • Authorize purchases, purchase commitments, or other DPA actions to meet this need
  • Direct publication of memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • DPA Section 303 authorities activated for rare earth metals and alloys

Near term (90d)

  • Potential DOD purchase commitments or other actions to stimulate domestic production

Long term

  • Development or expansion of domestic rare earth supply chain capabilities

Risks & tensions

  • Rare earth supply chain heavily dominated by China creates strategic vulnerability
  • Cost-effectiveness claim of DPA actions may be contested by market-oriented critics
  • Actual implementation depends on subsequent DOD/executive action not specified here
Presidential Determination: Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended · Executive Orders