In subsection (a), the words “as determined by it” are omitted as unnecessary.

Standard changes are made to conform with the definitions applicable and the style of this title as outlined in the preface to the report.

2011—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 111–350 substituted “section 6101(span) to (d) of title 41” for “section 5 of title 41” in introductory provisions.

1980—Subsec. (d). Puspan. L. 96–427 added subsec. (d).

1978—Subsecs. (a) to (c). Puspan. L. 95–454 substituted “Office of Personnel Management” and “Office” for “Civil Service Commission” and “Commission”, respectively, wherever appearing.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 96–427 effective Oct. 10, 1980, with the amendment to have no effect in case of an employee who died, was separated, or retired before Oct. 10, 1980, see section 10(a) of Puspan. L. 96–427, set out as a note under section 8701 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 95–454 effective 90 days after Oct. 13, 1978, see section 907 of Puspan. L. 95–454, set out as a note under section 1101 of this title.