Federal Register #2026-15859

Presidential Determination on Recoverable Critical Minerals and Materials under the Defense Production Act

This Presidential Determination from the Executive Office of the President addresses the national defense significance of recoverable critical minerals and materials (CMMs): - Issued under Section 101 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 - Focuses on CMMs such as: - Black mass (recovered battery materials) - End-of-life rare-earth permanent magnets - Swarf (metal shavings and turnings) - Other waste and scrap containing critical minerals and materials - Copper scrap is specifically excluded from this determination - Defines CMMs by referencing multiple statutes and executive orders - Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to take necessary actions to secure the supply of these materials - Includes issuing regulations and guidance - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are mentioned - This is not a procurement or solicitation notice

Description

This Presidential Determination is issued pursuant to Section 101 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, concerning recoverable critical minerals and materials. It addresses the national defense importance of recoverable critical minerals and materials (CMMs), the risks posed by inadequate supply, and authorizes actions to secure the supply of these materials. The determination defines recoverable CMMs and directs the Secretary of Commerce to implement the determination through appropriate actions including issuing regulations and guidance.

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