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Executive Order 13246

Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of the Treasury

Ordered by George W. Bush on December 18, 2001

Summary

Establishes a clear succession plan for leadership of the Treasury Department if both Secretary and Deputy Secretary become unavailable. Specifies officials eligible to assume authority, prohibits acting officials from succession, and reserves presidential discretion to alter succession order. Revokes prior EO from 1974.

  • Revokes Designation of Certain Officers To Act as Secretary of the Treasury
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