Delegation of Certain Functions and Authorities

In simple terms

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

Record & deadlines

Dec 20, 2010Signed
Signed by the President
Dec 23, 2010FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 75 FR 80673
Federal Register PDF

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

Director of the Office of Personnel Management · OPM

What to expect

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