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Presidential Memorandum

Designation and Authorization to Perform Functions Under Section 319F-2 of the Public Health Service Act

This memorandum delegates presidential authority under section 319F-2(c)(6) of the Public Health Service Act to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, concerning functions related to the Strategic National Stockpile and preparedness for public health emergencies.

Federal Register Open PDF 69 FR 70349

Impact dates

  1. Federal Register publication filed

Key directives

  • Direct OMB Director to perform functions vested in the President under 42 U.S.C. 247d-6b(c)(6)
  • Authorize and direct publication in the Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Delegation of presidential authority to OMB Director takes effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication (filed December 2, 2004)

Long term

  • Ongoing OMB oversight of 42 U.S.C. 247d-6b(c)(6) functions

Risks & tensions

  • Delegation of presidential authority to OMB rather than HHS may create interagency tension over public health emergency preparedness
  • Text is vague on specific functions being delegated beyond statutory reference
Presidential Memorandum: Designation and Authorization to Perform Functions Under Section 319F-2 of the Public Health Service Act · Executive Orders