In the case of the absence of the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology the Secretary of Commerce may designate some officer of said Institute to perform the duties of the director during his absence.

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Terms Used In 15 USC 279

  • officer: includes any person authorized by law to perform the duties of the office. See 1 USC 1