Delegation of Authority to Determine Activities Excepted in the Absence of Available Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations.pdf

This memorandum from the Secretary of the Navy delegates authority for determining activities exempted during a potential lapse in Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations. The document outlines specific guidelines for maintaining essential operations across military and civilian personnel, focusing on activities critical to national security, human safety, and government property protection.

Key provisions include allowing the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) and Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) to continue military operations and activities necessary for national security, with limitations on certain functions like acquisition, logistics support, and financial management. The memo provides detailed instructions for military and civilian personnel, including restrictions on travel, contract actions, and reserve component deployments. It emphasizes minimizing disruptions while ensuring continued execution of mission-critical functions during a potential appropriations shutdown, with specific approval authorities delegated to senior leadership.