ADMINISTRATION OPPOSES 363

[Lenny Siegel <lsiegel@igc.org>]

ADMINISTRATION OPPOSES SECTION 363

The Clinton Administration has taken an official position against 
Section 363, which would have empowered the Defense Department to block 
administrative actions that impair readiness or training:

"The Administration opposes a provision that would authorize the 
Secretary of Defense to delay any administrative action by a Federal 
agency if the Secretary believes the action would impact military 
readiness. The term 'administrative action' is overly board and could 
include anything from directives to comply with existing regulations to 
delay of new regulations. Further, the term 'impact military readiness' 
is unclear and too broad. It could enable the Secretary to block action 
without consideration of other public concerns. The existing regulatory 
review process provides a venue for a full airing of all Federal 
concerns including military readiness and national security."

 Lenny Siegel