Statistical policy functions

This executive order transfers statistical policy functions from the Secretary of Commerce to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, with further redelegation to the Administrator for the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. It revokes Executive Order 12013, transfers related records, property, personnel, and funds, and preserves existing rules until modified under the new authority structure.

46 FR 42833

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Impact dates

Aug 23, 1981
Order effective date

Key directives

Transfer statistical policy functions from Secretary of Commerce to OMB Director
Require redelegation of certain functions to OIRA Administrator
Revoke Executive Order 12013
Transfer records, property, personnel, and unexpended appropriations to OMB
OMB Director to take all necessary steps to effectuate transfers
Preserve existing rules until amended under new authority

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

EO takes effect August 23, 1981
Executive Order 12013 revoked
transfer of records, property, personnel, and appropriations to OMB

Near term (90d)

OMB Director to issue orders and take steps to effectuate transfers

Long term

ongoing statistical policy functions under OMB control
preservation of existing rules until modified under new authority

Risks & tensions

Centralization of statistical policy in OMB may create tension with Commerce Department's historical role
No explicit deadline for OMB Director to complete transfer steps—vague 'take all steps necessary' language
Preservation of existing rules provides continuity but may delay implementation of new policy direction