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Presidential Memorandum

Assignment of Function Regarding Transfer of Items in the War Reserves Stockpile for the Republic of Korea

This memorandum assigns the President's statutory function under Public Law 109-159 to the Secretary of Defense, allowing the Secretary to transfer items from the War Reserves Stockpile for the Republic of Korea. It is a narrow procedural delegation of authority with no substantive policy changes or operational directives beyond the assignment itself.

Federal Register Open PDF 71 FR 35769

Impact dates

  1. Publication of memorandum in Federal Register

Key directives

  • Assign functions of the President under section 1 of Public Law 109-159 to Secretary of Defense
  • Authorize and direct publication of memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Function under Public Law 109-159 assigned to Secretary of Defense
  • Memorandum publication in Federal Register authorized

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Text does not specify what items, quantities, or conditions apply to transfers—delegation is broad and leaves discretion entirely to Secretary of Defense
  • No reporting or congressional notification requirements visible in this document
  • Original Public Law 109-159 purpose and limits not reproduced; full scope of delegated authority unclear without external reference
Presidential Memorandum: Assignment of Function Regarding Transfer of Items in the War Reserves Stockpile for the Republic of Korea · Executive Orders