77 FR 229 pgs. 71004-71005 - Patents and Inventions; Delegation of Authority
Type: NOTICEVolume: 77Number: 229Pages: 71004 - 71005
FR document: [FR Doc. 2012-28733 Filed 11-27-12; 8:45 am]
Agency: Health and Human Services Department
Sub Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Patents and Inventions; Delegation of Authority
Notice is hereby given that I have delegated to the Deputy Associate Director for Science, Office of the Associate Director for Science, CDC, without authority to redelegate, all authorities to administer and make decisions regarding the invention and patent program of CDC and the authority to make determinations of rights in inventions and patents in which CDC and the Department have an interest.
This delegation excludes the authority under 35 U.S.C. 203 (March-in Rights) and the authority to submit reports to Congress.
In addition, this delegation excludes those authorities under the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Act of 1980, as amended by the Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986 and the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995, which are governed by a separate delegation.
The exercise of this authority must be in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Office of Government Ethics, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, and DHHS policies and instructions.
This delegation became effective upon date of signature. I hereby affirm and ratify any actions taken that involve the exercise of the authorities delegated herein prior to the effective date of this delegation.
Dated: November 14, 2012.
Thomas R. Frieden,
Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2012-28733 Filed 11-27-12; 8:45 am]
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