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Presidential Memorandum

Delegation of Authority Regarding Provision on Haiti under the Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1996, as Enacted by the Balanced Budget Downpayment Act, I (P.L. 104-99)

This memorandum delegates presidential authority under section 586 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1996 (P.L. 104-99) to the Secretary of State. The provision concerns Haiti-related foreign assistance restrictions or conditions, allowing the Secretary of State to exercise functions previously reserved to the President.

Federal Register Open PDF 61 FR 5669

Key directives

  • Delegate to Secretary of State functions vested in President under section 586 of P.L. 104-99
  • Authorize redelegation within Department of State
  • Direct Secretary of State to publish memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Delegation of authority to Secretary of State takes effect

Near term (90d)

  • Potential State Department implementation of section 586 provisions regarding Haiti

Long term

  • Ongoing administration of Haiti foreign assistance policy under delegated authority

Risks & tensions

  • Specific nature of section 586 Haiti provision unclear from text—may involve aid restrictions, conditions, or export financing limitations
  • Delegation pattern typical of routine administrative management but carries foreign policy implications for Haiti
Presidential Memorandum: Delegation of Authority Regarding Provision on Haiti under the Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1996, as Enacted by the Balanced Budget Downpayment Act, I (P.L. 104-99) · Executive Orders