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

In simple terms

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

Record & deadlines

Oct 21, 2004Signed
Signed by the President
Dec 3, 2004FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 69 FR 70349
Federal Register PDF
Dec 2, 2004
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

Director of the Office of Management and Budget · Office of Management and Budget

What to expect

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