Drawdown of Commodities and Services From the Inventory and Resources of the Department of the Treasury To Support Sanctions Enforcement Efforts Against Serbia and Montenegro

In simple terms

President Clinton authorized a drawdown of up to $4.5 million in commodities and services from the Department of Treasury's inventory to support international sanctions enforcement against Serbia and Montenegro, citing an unforeseen emergency under the Foreign Assistance Act. The Secretary of State was directed to report this to Congress and arrange Federal Register publication.

Federal Register 59 FR 14081

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Record & deadlines

Mar 16, 1994Signed
Signed by the President
Mar 24, 1994FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 59 FR 14081
Federal Register
Date TBD
Secretary of State to report determination to Congress and arrange Federal Register publication

Key directives

Drawdown of commodities and services from Treasury inventory not to exceed $4.5 million
Support international sanctions enforcement efforts against Serbia and Montenegro
Secretary of State to report determination to Congress
Secretary of State to arrange Federal Register publication

Who is ordered

What to expect

Immediate

$4.5 million drawdown authorized from Treasury inventory for sanctions enforcement support

Near term (90d)

Secretary of State to report determination to Congress
Federal Register publication arranged

Long term

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Risks & tensions

Vague on specific commodities/services being drawn down; 'unforeseen emergency' framing provides broad discretion
Limited transparency on how Treasury resources translate to sanctions enforcement on the ground