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Presidential Memorandum

Delegation of Authority Under Section 1212 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105-85)

President Clinton delegated presidential authority under Section 1212 of the FY1998 National Defense Authorization Act to the Secretary of Commerce, with authorization to redelegate. The memorandum also contains a standard severability clause for future statutory amendments.

Federal Register Open PDF 62 FR 67547

Impact dates

  1. Federal Register publication

Key directives

  • Delegate functions and authorities under Section 1212 of Public Law 105-85 to Secretary of Commerce
  • Authorize Secretary of Commerce to redelegate functions and authorities consistent with applicable law
  • Publish memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Delegation takes effect upon signing
  • Secretary of Commerce gains Section 1212 authorities

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication required

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Unknown scope of Section 1212 authorities limits assessability of delegation impact
  • Redelegation authority creates layered accountability
Presidential Memorandum: Delegation of Authority Under Section 1212 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105-85) · Executive Orders