MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE

Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2019 March 12, 2019   Presidential Determination No.        2019-11           MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE SUBJECT:        Presidential Determination Pursuant to             Section 303 of the Defense Production Act             of 1950, as amended By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended (the "Act") (50 U.S.C. 4533), I hereby determine, pursuant to section 303(a)(5) of the Act, that the domestic production capability for AN/SSQ series sonobuoys is essential to the national defense. Without Presidential action under section 303 of the Act, United States industry cannot reasonably be expected to provide the production capability for AN/SSQ series sonobuoys adequately and in a timely manner.  Further, purchases, purchase commitments, or other action pursuant to section 303 of the Act are the most cost-effective, expedient, and practical alternative method for meeting the need for this critical capability. You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.                         DONALD J. TRUMP