[DATE]
The Honorable Alex Azar
Secretary
Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, DC 20021
Dear Secretary Azar:
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]
