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Executive Order 12058 Constitutional Neutral (+0.02)

Executive Order 12058—Nuclear Non-Proliferation

Jimmy Carter Jimmy Carter
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Thursday, May 11, 1978
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3 min read (567 words)

Plain-English Translation & Framers' Constitutional Analysis

Early Statesman synthesis distilling legal jargon into practical meaning, statutory anchors, and structural constitutional impacts.

This executive order, signed by President Jimmy Carter on 1978-05-11, establishes federal administrative policy concerning "Nuclear Non-Proliferation." It outlines operative directives for executive department officers, delegating enforcement responsibilities and establishing official governance guidelines.

Constitutional Assessment: Reviewed under the Tenth Amendment and the principle of dual federalism, this order touches upon domains traditionally reserved to the sovereign States. The Framers would caution against any attempt to commandeer state officers or displace local police powers through federal executive fiat.

Key Directives & Operative Actions

▪ 3201) and the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C.
▪ 3201 ), hereinafter referred to as the Act, and by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C.
▪ The Secretary of State shall be responsible for performing the following functions vested in the President: (a) Those functions vested by Sections 104(a), 104(d), 105, 403, 404, 407, and 501 of the Act (92 Stat.
▪ 2160(c)); except that, the Secretary shall not waive the 60-day requirement for the preparation of a Nuclear Non-Proliferation Assessment Statement for more than 60 days without the approval of the President.

Constitutional & Societal Entities Impacted

🏛️ Sovereign State Governments & Localities 🏛️ Executive Departments & Federal Civil Servants 🏛️ Private Citizens & Property Owners
Total Words
567
3,319 characters
Estimated Read Time
3 min
@ 200 words / min
Flesch-Kincaid
7.9
Post-Grad reading level
Constitutional Polarity
+0.02
Framers' Alignment index
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Scholarly & Legal Citations 

Exec. Order No. 12058, Jimmy Carter (May 11, 1978). Available at https://executiveordersarchive.org/orders/app-executive-order-12058-nuclear-non-proliferation.

Official Document Text

Source: The American Presidency Project (UCSB Archive)

Original Source →
FUNCTIONS RELATING TO NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-242, 92 Stat. 120, 22 U.S.C. 3201) and the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.), and Section 301 of Title 3 of the United States Code, and as President of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: SECTION 1. Department of Energy. The following functions vested in the President by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978 (92 Stat. 120, 22 U.S.C. 3201 ), hereinafter referred to as the Act, and by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.), hereinafter referred to as the 1954 Act, are delegated or assigned to the Secretary of Energy: (a) That function vested by Section 402(b) of the Act (92 Stat. 145, 42 U.S.C. 2153a). (b) Those functions vested by Sections 131a(2)(G), 13lb(1), and 131f(2) of the 1954 Act (92 Stat. 127, 42 U.S.C. 2160). (c) That function vested by Section 131f(1) (A)(ii) of the 1954 Act to the extent it relates to the preparation of a detailed generic plan. SEC. 2. Department of State. The Secretary of State shall be responsible for performing the following functions vested in the President: (a) Those functions vested by Sections 104(a), 104(d), 105, 403, 404, 407, and 501 of the Act (92 Stat. 122, 123, 123, 146, 147, 148, and 148, 22 U.S.C. 3223 (a), 3223(d), 3224, and 42 U.S.C. 2153b, 2153c, 2153e, and 22 U.S.C. 3261). (b) That function vested by Section 128a(2) of the 1954 Act (92 Stat. 137, 42 U.S.C. 2157(a) (2)). (c) That function vested by Section 601 of the Act to the extent it relates to the preparation of an annual report. (d) The preparation of timely information and recommendations related to the President's functions vested by Sections 126, 128b, and 129 of the 1954 Act (92 Stat. 131, 137, and 138, 42 U.S.C. 2155, 2157, and 2158). (e) That function vested by Section 131c of the 1954 Act (92 Stat. 129, 42 U.S.C. 2160(c)); except that, the Secretary shall not waive the 60-day requirement for the preparation of a Nuclear Non-Proliferation Assessment Statement for more than 60 days without the approval of the President. SEC. 3. Department of Commerce. The Secretary of Commerce shall be responsible for performing the function vested in the President by Section 309(c) of the Act (92 Stat. 141, 42 U.S.C. 2139a). SEC. 4. Coordination. In performing the functions assigned to them by this Order, the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of State shall consult and coordinate their actions with each other and with the heads of other concerned agencies. SEC. 5. General Provisions. (a) Executive Order No. 11902 of February 2, 1976, entitled "Procedures for an Export Licensing Policy as to Nuclear Materials and Equipment," is revoked. (b) The performance of functions under either the Act or the 1954 Act shall not be delayed pending the development of procedures, even though as many as 120 days are allowed for establishing them. Except where it would be inconsistent to do so, such functions shall be carried out in accordance with procedures similar to those in effect immediately prior to the effective date of the Act. JIMMY CARTER The White House, May 11, 1978. [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 10:26 a.m., May 15, 1978]