TREASURY DIRECTIVE 15-56

Date: September 7, 1993

Sunset Review: TBD

Expiration Date: TBD

SUBJECT: Delegation of Authority Under the Counterfeit Deterrence Act of 1992

1. DELEGATION. Pursuant to the authority vested in the Assistant Secretary (Enforcement) by Treasury Order (TO) 105-11, the Director, United States Secret Service, is hereby delegated all responsibilities and authorities to perform the functions of the Assistant Secretary (Enforcement) with respect to 18 U.S.C. 504, as amended by the Counterfeit Deterrence Act of 1992 (subtitle E of title XV of Public Law 102-550), including:

a. the promulgation of regulations concerning color illustrations of selected U.S. currency; and

b. the establishment of a system (pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 504) which ensures that the legitimate use of electronic methods used for the acquisition, recording, retrieval, transmission or reproduction of any obligation or other security, and retention of such reproductions, by businesses, hobbyists, press or others is not unduly restricted.

In performing these functions, the Director, or designee, shall, when appropriate, consult with the Advanced Counterfeit Deterrence Steering Committee. Any regulations shall be issued in accordance with the procedures set forth in Treasury Directive 28-01, "Preparation and Review of Regulations."

2. REDELEGATION. The Director, United States Secret Service, may redelegate this authority in writing to the Deputy Director or any Assistant Director of the United States Secret Service.

3. AUTHORITY. TO 105-11, "Delegation of Authority Under the Counterfeit Deterrence Act of 1992," dated June 9, 1993.

4. OFFICE OF PRIMARY INTEREST. Office of the Assistant Secretary (Enforcement).

Ronald K. Noble

Assistant Secretary (Enforcement)