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Presidential Memorandum

Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities

This memorandum delegates presidential authority under 5 U.S.C. § 7301 to the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regarding workplace accommodations for nursing mothers who are executive branch civilian employees. It directs OPM to establish appropriate policies without specifying particular requirements.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 80673

Key directives

  • Delegate to OPM Director functions and authority under 5 U.S.C. § 7301 for nursing mother workplace accommodations
  • Authorize and direct publication of memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • delegation of authority to OPM Director takes effect

Near term (90d)

  • OPM expected to develop and issue guidance on workplace accommodations

Long term

  • implementation of nursing mother accommodations across executive branch agencies

Risks & tensions

  • No specific accommodation standards or timelines mandated, leaving discretion to OPM
  • Scope limited to executive branch civilian employees; does not cover legislative/judicial branch or private sector workers
Presidential Memorandum: Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities · Executive Orders