Department of Defense Letter to Mr. Carley on "management of the Compact of Free Association with the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau"

Garrett, Lawrence H. (1986-03-06). Department of Defense Letter to Mr. Carley on "management of the Compact of Free Association with the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau" (Report). Washington, DC: Department of the Defense.

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Abstract: This is in response to your request, dated February 13, 1986, for Department of Defense views on a proposed draft Executive Order entitled, "Management of the Compact o[ Free A_sociation with the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia and the _eoublic of Palau." The Department of Defense endorses the point made in the "Explanation of Proposed Executive Order" that we must proceed as expeditiously as possible to bring the Compact into full force and effect at an early date. Most notably at K_ajalein, the continued delay in establishing an effective date for the Compact poses difficulties for Defense Department activities. There is language in the proposed Executive Order that conflicts with the authority of the Department of Defense, and we have enclosed changes to correct those provisions. Additionally, comments are provided to held clarify how the Executive Order will be implemented. All of these proposed changes have been agreed to by the Office of Micronesia Status Negotiations...