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Presidential Memorandum

Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 704 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016

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In simple terms

This memorandum delegates presidential authority under Section 704 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 to the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center. The delegation relates to counterterrorism information sharing functions previously assigned to the President by Congress.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 15417

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 81 FR 15417

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Federal Register publication

Key directives

  • Delegate functions and authorities vested in the President by section 704 of Public Law 114-113 to the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center
  • Publish this memorandum in the Federal Register

Who is ordered

What to expect

Immediate

  • Delegation of authority to NCTC Director takes effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication of memorandum

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Minimal tension; routine administrative delegation of congressionally assigned authority
Presidential Memorandum: Delegation of Authority Pursuant to Section 704 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 · Executive Orders