[Federal Register: June 25, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 122)]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

32 CFR Part 341

 
Deputy Secretary of Defense

AGENCY: Department of Defense.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This final regulation announces the authority of the Deputy 
Secretary of Defense, Dr. Paul Wolfowitz, to act for the Secretary of 
Defense and to exercise the powers of the Secretary of Defense upon any 
and all matters concerning which the Secretary of Defense is authorized 
to act pursuant to law. It further permits the Deputy Secretary to make 
specific delegations of this authority in appropriate cases.

EFFECTIVE DATE: January 26, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Munson, Directorate of 
Organizational and Management Planning, Office of the Director, 
Administration and Management, Office of the Secretary of Defense, 1950 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1950, telephone 703-697-1143.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review''

    It has been determined that 32 CFR part 341 is not a significant 
regulatory action. The rule does not:
    (1) Have an annual effect to the economy of $100 million or more or 
adversely affect in a material way the economy; a section of the 
economy; productivity; competition; jobs; the environment; public 
health or safety; or State, local, or tribal governments or 
communities;
    (2) Create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an 
action taken or planned by another Agency;
    (3) Materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, 
user fees, or loan programs, or the rights and obligations of 
recipients thereof; or
    (4) Raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal 
mandates, the President's priorities, or the principles set forth in 
this Executive Order.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (Sec. 202, Pub. L. 104-4)

    It has been certified that this rule does not contain a Federal 
mandate that may result in the expenditure by State, local and tribal 
governments, in aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100 million or 
more in any one year.

Public Law 96-354, ``Regulatory Flexibility Act'' (5 U.S.C. 601)

    It has been certified that this rule is not subject to the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601) because it would not, if 
promulgated, have a significant economic impact on a substantial number 
of small entities because it does not change existing DoD practices and 
it primarily affects the internal activities of the Department of 
Defense.

Public Law 96-511, ``Paperwork Reduction Act'' (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35)

    It has been certified that this rule does impose reporting or 
recordkeeping requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. 
The reporting and recordkeeping requirements have been submitted to OMB 
for review.

Federalism (Executive Order 13132)

    It has been certified that this rule does not have federalism 
implications, as set forth in Executive Order 13132. This rule does not 
have substantial direct effects on:
    (1) The States;
    (2) The relationship between the National Government and the 
States; or
    (3) The distribution of power and responsibilities among the 
various levels of government.

List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 341

    Organization and functions (Government agencies).


    Accordingly, Chapter I, Subchapter R, of title 32 of the Code of 
Federal Regulations is amended to add part 341 to read as follows:

PART 341--DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE

Sec.
341.1   Purpose.

    Authority: 10 U.S.C. 301.


Sec. 341.1  Purpose.

    (a) In accordance with the authorities contained in 10 U.S.C. and 
except as expressly prohibited by law, Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul 
D. Wolfowitz has full power and authority to act for the Secretary of 
Defense and to exercise the powers of the Secretary of Defense upon any 
and all matters concerning which the Secretary of Defense is authorized 
to act pursuant to law.
    (b) The all-inclusive authority reflected herein may not be 
delegated in toto; however, the Deputy is authorized to make specific 
delegations, as required.

    Dated: June 18, 2002.
L.M. Bynum,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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