3 U.S.C. 301
General
Authorization to Delegate Functions;
Publication of
Delegations
The
President of the United States is authorized to designate and empower the head
of any department or agency in the executive branch,
or any official thereof who is required to be appointed by and with the advice
and consent of the Senate, to
perform without approval, ratification, or other action by the President
(1)
any function which is vested in
the President by law, or
(2) any
function which such officer is required or authorized by law to perform only
with or subject to the approval, ratification, or other action of the
President: Provided, That nothing contained herein shall relieve the
President of his responsibility in office for the acts of any such head or
other official designated by him to perform such functions. Such
designation and authorization shall be in writing, shall be published in the
Federal Register, shall be subject to such terms, conditions, and
limitations as the President may deem advisable, and shall be revocable at any
time by the President in whole or in part.