Executive Order 13705 · 2015-09-09

Designating the International Renewable Energy Agency as a Public International Organization Entitled To Enjoy Certain Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities

Designates International Renewable Energy Agency for U.S. Privileges and Immunities

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Signed by Barack Obama
Published 2015-09-09

What it does

The order designates the International Renewable Energy Agency as entitled to privileges, exemptions, and immunities under the International Organizations Immunities Act.

Real-world impact

  • Grants the agency legal privileges, exemptions, and immunities in the United States.
  • Specifies the designation does not remove any other existing privileges the agency holds.
  • Affirms federal departments' authorities remain unchanged and implementation depends on available funding.

Topics

international organizationsrenewable energylegal privilegesgovernment operations

Summary

This order designates the International Renewable Energy Agency as a public international organization entitled to the privileges, exemptions, and immunities set out in the International Organizations Immunities Act. It makes clear the designation does not remove any other privileges the organization may already have. The order also says it will not change the legal authorities of federal departments or the Office of Management and Budget, does not create new enforceable rights against the United States, and must be carried out consistent with law and available funding.

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