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This executive order, signed by President Gerald R. Ford on 1975-04-24, establishes federal administrative policy concerning "Waiver Under the Trade Act of 1974 With Respect to the Socialist Republic of Romania." It is a direct, concise executive instruction delivering focused administrative or military commands to department leadership.
Constitutional Assessment: This action represents an orderly exercise of Article II administrative discretion, managing the internal machinery and personnel of the executive branch without abridging the ancient liberties of the people.
Key Directives & Operative Actions
▪1978, 2057), and having made the report to the Congress required by that provision, I hereby waive the application of subsections (a) and (b) of section 402 of said Act with respect to the Socialist Republic of Romania.
Exec. Order No. 11854, Gerald R. Ford (Apr 24, 1975). Available at https://executiveordersarchive.org/orders/app-executive-order-11854-waiver-under-the-trade-act-1974-with-respect-the-socialist-republic.
Official Document Text
Source: The American Presidency Project (UCSB Archive)
By virtue of the authority vested in me by section 402 (c) (1) of the Trade Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-618, January 3, 1975; 88 Stat. 1978, 2057), and having made the report to the Congress required by that provision, I hereby waive the application of subsections (a) and (b) of section 402 of said Act with respect to the Socialist Republic of Romania. GERALD R. FORD The White House, April 24, 1975.
