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[DATE]
The Honorable _____________________________ Secretary Department of Health and Human Services Washington, DC 20021
Dear Secretary _____________________:
In accordance with Section 319(e) of the Public Health Service Act, by this letter I am approving [DESIGNEE NAME, POSITION], as my designee during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
This designation provides [DESIGNEE] with the authority to request temporary reassignment of State, local, or tribal personnel through the Department of Health and Human Services.
Sincerely,
[GOVERNOR or TRIBAL LEADER]
Amendments to the Public Health Service Act
