Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Part A, Office of the Secretary, Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is being amended at Chapter AN, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), as last amended at 88 FR 10125 (Feb. 16, 2023), 85 FR 8302 (Feb. 13, 2020), 83 FR 33941 (July 18, 2018), 79 FR 70.535 (Nov. 26, 2014), 78 FR 25277 (April 30, 2013), 78 FR 7784 (Feb. 4, 2013), 75 FR 35.035 (June 21, 2010) to refine the functions within ASPR to more closely align with ASPR's Operating Division status and expansion of mission which includes preparing for and responding to ever-increasing man-made and naturally occurring threats which have the potential to degrade public health, access to healthcare, access to emergency medical services, and national security.

In 2023, ASPR underwent a major reorganization that was designed to recognize the Agency's expanded scope of work as a new Operating Division, simplify the organizational structure, provide greater role clarity, and increase collaboration across teams. These changes were targeted in nature and focused on areas where the mission had recently expanded. Since the implementation of ASPR's 2023 reorganization, the Agency has undergone additional, modest adjustments to its organizational structure to better clarify missions, roles, and responsibilities at the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS)-level, Office-level, and Division level. Substantive changes to ASPR organizations are noted below. The changes are as follows:

Global Change: Naming Conventions for ASPR Components

To more closely align with the maturation of ASPR's Operating Division status and mission of the organization, the titles for the ASPR component overseen by an ASPR Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) are now called “Centers” instead of “Offices.” The chart below provides the previous title and the new title.