Number: RL32038
Title: Drug Certification/Designation Procedures for Illicit Narcotics Producing and Transit Countries
Authors: K. Larry Storrs, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: This report summarizes the congressionally-mandated presidential designation procedures on major illicit narcotics producing and transit countries in Section 706 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for FY2003 (H.R. 1646/P.L. 107-228) enacted in September 2002. To put the new procedures in perspective, the report also provides information on the past procedures, the congressional modifications, and recent presidential designations under the revised procedures.
Pages: 17
Date: September 20, 2005