Presidential Decision Directive 62

Citation
Presidential Decision Directive 62 (PDD-62), Protection Against Unconventional Threats to the Homeland and Americans Overseas (May 22, 1998) (Unclassified abstract).

Overview
In May of 1998, President Clinton issued Presidential Decision Directive 62 (PDD-62). In effect, this directive formalized and delineated the roles and responsibilities of federal agencies in the development of security plans for major events. The clarifying of responsibilities serves to focus more clearly the role of each agency and eliminate the duplication of efforts and resources.

In 2000, the Presidential Protection Act of 2000 became public law. Included in the bill, signed on December 19, 2000, was an amendment to 18 U.S.C. §3056, which codified PDD-62.