Assignment of Certain Functions Relating to Telecommunications

In simple terms

This memorandum assigns the President's functions under section 414 of a 2005 appropriations act to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, including authority to issue related regulations. It is a routine delegation of statutory authority concerning telecommunications matters.

Federal Register Open PDF 70 FR 39173

Record & deadlines

Jun 29, 2005Signed
Signed by the President
Jul 7, 2005FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 70 FR 39173
Federal Register PDF

Key directives

Assign functions of the President under section 414 of Division H of Public Law 108-447 to OMB Director
Assign authority to issue regulations to which section 414 refers to OMB Director
Direct OMB Director to publish memorandum in 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 functions to OMB Director takes effect

Near term (90d)

OMB Director may issue regulations under delegated authority

Long term

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Risks & tensions

Specific scope of section 414 authority is not detailed in memorandum; actual regulatory impact depends on underlying statute