Changes to and Further Assignment of Functions Under Section 208 of Title 18 of the United States Code

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Delegations of Authority No. 175 and 245-1 delegated authority from the Secretary of State to the Deputy Secretary of State and the Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources all authorities vested in the Secretary of State, to include issuing waivers pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 208 to Department of State employees. In 2003, the Deputy Secretary of State redelegated authority to the Legal Adviser to issue certain waivers under 18 U.S.C. 208(b)(1) and (3). In 2006, the Deputy Secretary of State delegated to the Legal Adviser and the Under Secretary for Management the authority to issue financial interest waiver determinations to (1) Seventh Floor principals when the waiver is applicable for a specific activity, when a principal is seeking employment by an international organization, or when the waiver does not exceed six months; and (2) other Department employees (including advisory committee members) under any circumstances. This notice informs the public of the further delegation of authority from the Deputy Secretary for Management and Resource to the Legal Adviser and the Under Secretary for Management to issue all waivers under 18 U.S.C. 208(b)(1) and (3), except for waiv