# Delegation Order—Designation of Acting Supervisory Officials
1. *Purpose.* The purpose of this delegation order is to grant supervisors authority to designate acting supervisory officials of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
2. *Cancellations.* ATF O 1100.9A, Delegation Order—Designation of Acting Supervisory Officials dated October 7, 1980 and ATF F 1100.1, Temporary Assignment Designation.
3. *Authorities.* Pursuant to authorities vested in the Director, ATF, by Title 6 U.S.C. 531 and 28 CFR O.130-0.133.
4. *Designations.*
a. An official e-mail notification is required for supervisors to designate a subordinate employee to act in the event of their absence or in a subordinate supervisory position in which such position becomes vacant. At a minimum, the official e-mail notification must be sent to individuals who report directly to the supervisor; the individual to whom the supervisor reports; and any other individual(s) who need to be advised. An official e-mail notification is not required if there exists a document or order that designates a temporary acting official.
b. In the event of an emergency, ATF O 1100.59G, Delegation Order—Emergency Order of Succession and Delegation of Authority, designates the order of succession for Acting Director to ensure the continuity of Bureau functions. Under these circumstances no e-mail notification is required.
5. *Retention Requirements.* Acting designations must be retained in accordance with ATF O 1345.1, Records Management Program and Records Control Schedule 101, item 2 (Headquarters) and ATF Records Control Schedule 201, item 1 (Field).
6. *Redelegation.* The authority to designate acting supervisory officials is delegated to all Bureau personnel in supervisory positions and may not be redelegated.
7. *Questions.* Questions regarding this delegation order may be addressed to the Chief, Document Services Branch at (202) 927-8930.
Dated: February 18, 2005.
Carl J. Truscott,
Director.