Section effective Sept. 15, 1981, but the authority to prescribe regulations under this subchapter effective on Dec. 12, 1980, see section 701 of Puspan. L. 96–513, set out as an Effective Date of 1980 Amendment note under section 101 of this title.

For provisions to prevent extinction or premature termination of rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that existed or were begun prior to the effective date of Puspan. L. 96–513 and otherwise to allow for an orderly transition to the system of officer personnel management put in place under Puspan. L. 96–513, see section 601 et seq. of Puspan. L. 96–513, set out as a note under section 611 of this title.