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Executive Order 13705

Designating the International Renewable Energy Agency as a Public International Organization Entitled To Enjoy Certain Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities

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In simple terms

This executive order designates the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) as a public international organization under the International Organizations Immunities Act, granting it privileges, exemptions, and immunities similar to other international bodies in which the U.S. participates. The designation takes effect immediately upon signing and does not alter any existing or future legal protections IRENA may independently possess.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 54405

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 80 FR 54405

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Designation effective upon signing

Key directives

  • Designate IRENA as public international organization entitled to privileges, exemptions, and immunities under International Organizations Immunities Act
  • Preserve any existing or future privileges, exemptions, or immunities acquired by other means

What to expect

Immediate

  • Designation takes effect; IRENA granted privileges, exemptions, and immunities under 22 U.S.C. 288

Near term (90d)

  • None specified

Long term

  • Ongoing legal status for IRENA operations in U.S. jurisdiction

Risks & tensions

  • Minimal tension; routine diplomatic designation with standard savings clause preserving other legal avenues
  • No appropriations or enforcement mechanisms created, limiting practical friction
  • Vague whether any specific operational changes result from this designation beyond baseline immunities framework
Executive Order 13705: Designating the International Renewable Energy Agency as a Public International Organization Entitled To Enjoy Certain Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities · Executive Orders