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Presidential Waiver of Statutory Requirements Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended

SignedOctober 3, 2022
Memorandum·Joe Biden·Defense Production
Why This Matters

This memorandum waives certain statutory requirements to boost the production capacity of critical materials needed for national defense. It aims to address potential shortfalls that could impair the country's defense capabilities.

The order is expected to enhance the U.S. military's readiness by ensuring a steady supply of essential weapons and equipment.
Defense contractors and manufacturers involved in producing military materials are most affected by this order.
Summary

1. Waives specific requirements of the Defense Production Act to expedite production. 2. Aims to increase domestic production of critical defense materials. 3. Addresses potential shortfalls that could impact national defense capabilities.

Who is affected?

Defense contractors and manufacturers involved in producing military materials are most affected by this order.

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Memorandum of October 3, 2022

Presidential Waiver of Statutory Requirements Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended

Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended (the “Act”) (50 U.S.C. 4533), I hereby determine, pursuant to section 303(a)(7)(B) of the Act, that action is necessary to increase the production capacity of material critical to support the defense against adversarial aggression and that a shortfall in this area would severely impair national defense capability. Therefore, I waive the requirements of sections 303(a)(5) and 303(a)(6) of the Act for the purpose of expanding and accelerating the domestic production capability of critical weapons and equipment needed for national defense.

You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.

[FR Doc. 2022-21912

Filed 10-5-22; 8:45 am]

Billing code 5001-06-P

Presidential Waiver of Statutory Requirements Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended - PILLARS