REFERENCES IN TEXT Section 132(f)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, referred to in subsec. (a)(4), is classified to section 132(f)(5) of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code. EFFECTIVE DATE Section 3 of Pub. L. 103-172 provided that: "This Act [enacting this section and provisions set out as notes under this section and section 7901 of this title] and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on January 1, 1994." PURPOSE OF PUB. L. 103-172 Section 1(b) of Pub. L. 103-172 provided that: "The purpose of this Act [enacting this section and provisions set out as notes under this section and section 7901 of this title] is to improve air quality and to reduce traffic congestion by providing for the establishment of programs to encourage Federal employees to commute by means other than single-occupancy motor vehicles." Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities CHAPTER 81-COMPENSATION FOR WORK INJURIES CHAPTER REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS This chapter is referred to in sections 3102, 3111, 5948 of this title; title 7 section 2272; title 10 sections 1588, 1802, 2113, 2360, 2904, 7086; title 14 section 93; title 15 section 4102; title 16 sections 565a-2, 831b-1, 1703, 3602, 3640; title 18 section 4126; title 20 section 4416; title 22 sections 2124c, 2391, 3508, 3715a, 3715d, 3649, 3658; title 24 section 225e; title 25 sections 2020, 3115, 3733; title 28 sections 376, 995, 996; title 33 section 569c; title 38 sections 3115, 3485, 7453, 7458; title 40 section 216c; title 42 section 3788; title 43 section 1475; title 49 App. section 2454; title 50 section 2081. SUBCHAPTER I-GENERALLY SUBCHAPTER REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS This subchapter is referred to in sections 2105, 3373, 3374, 3582, 5595, 8191, 8192, 8332, 8337, 8347, 8351, 8411, 8433, 8464a, 8705, 8706, 8707, 8708, 8714a, 8714b, 8714c, 8901 of this title; title 2 sections 31b-5, 905; title 7 section 1507; title 15 section 637; title 16 sections 1a-6, 181, 558c, 580j, 742f, 773a, 831b, 4604; title 18 sections 292, 1920, 1922; title 22 sections 3970, 4048, 4606, 5422; title 25 section 4501; title 28 section 1877; title 29 section 1706; title 33 section 941; title 38 sections 106, 1316, 1317, 7802; title 39 section 1005; title 40 section 290; title 42 sections 251, 1654, 1701, 1702, 1706, 1856c, 2996d, 5055, 7142, 10704, 12555, 12651, 126531; title 43 section 1737; title 50 sections 2031, 2051; title 50 App. sections 1291, 1292, 2004. § 8101. Definitions For the purpose of this subchapter [See main edition for text of (1) to (19)] (20) "United States medical officers and hospitals" includes medical officers and hospitals of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Department of Veterans Affairs, and United States Public Health Service, and any other medical officer or hospital designated as a United States medical officer or hospital by the Secretary of Labor. (As amended Pub. L. 102-54, § 13(b)(1), June 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 274.) AMENDMENTS 1991-Par. (20). Pub. L. 102-54 substituted "Department of Veterans Affairs" for "Veterans' Administration". SHORT TITLE OF 1990 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 101-534, § 1, Nov. 7, 1990, 104 Stat. 2352, provided that: "This Act (amending section 8111 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 8111 of this title] may be cited as the 'Attendant Allowance Adjustment Act'." SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS This section is referred to in sections 3373, 3374, 7902, 8110, 8118, 8133, 8191, 8192 of this title; title 16 sections 1a-6, 18i, 558c, 742f, 773a, 4604; title 22 section 3973; title 29 section 1706; title 30 section 902; title 42 sections 3796b, 5055, 12555, 12651, 126531. § 8107. Compensation schedule SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS This section is referred to in sections 8108, 8109, 8110, 8115, 8116, 8337, 8464a of this title; title 18 section 1921; title 22 section 4048; title 50 section 2051. § 8111. Additional compensation for services of attendants or vocational rehabilitation (a) The Secretary of Labor may pay an employee who has been awarded compensation an additional sum of not more than $1,500 a month, as the Secretary considers necessary, when the Secretary finds that the service of an attendant is necessary constantly because the employee is totally blind, or has lost the use of both hands or both feet, or is paralyzed and unable to walk, or because of other disability resulting from the injury making him so helpless as to require constant attendance. [See main edition for text of (b)] (As amended Pub. L. 101-534, § 2, Nov. 7, 1990, 104 Stat. 2352.) AMENDMENTS 1990-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101-534 substituted "$1,500" for “$500”. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1990 AMENDMENT Section 3 of Pub. L. 101-534 provided that: "The amendment made by section 2 [amending this section] shall take effect October 1, 1990.” § 8116. Limitations on right to receive compensation (a) While an employee is receiving compensation under this subchapter, or if he has been paid a lump sum in commutation of installment payments until the expiration of the period during which the installment payments would have continued, he may not receive salary, pay, or remuneration of any type from the United States, except [See main edition for text of (1) and (2)] (3) other benefits administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs unless such benefits are payable for the same injury or the same death; and [See main edition for text of (4)] However, eligibility for or receipt of benefits under subchapter III of chapter 83 of this title, or another retirement system for employees of the Government, does not impair the right of the employee to compensation for scheduled disabilities specified by section 8107(c) of this title. [See main edition for text of (b) to (d)] (As amended Pub. L. 102-54, § 13(b)(1), June 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 274.) AMENDMENTS 1991-Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 102-54 substituted "Department of Veterans Affairs" for "Veterans' Administration". SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS This section is referred to in title 22 section 3715d. § 8133. Compensation in case of death [See main edition for text of (a)] (b) The compensation payable under subsection (a) of this section is paid from the time of death until (1) a widow, or widower dies or remarries before reaching age 55; (2) a child, a brother, a sister, or a grandchild dies, marries, or becomes 18 years of age, or if over age 18 and incapable of selfsupport becomes capable of self-support; or (3) a parent or grandparent dies, marries, or ceases to be dependent. Notwithstanding paragraph (2) of this subsection, compensation payable to or for a child, a brother or sister, or grandchild that would otherwise end because the child, brother or sister, or grandchild has reached 18 years of age shall continue if he is a student as defined by section 8101 of this title at the time he reaches 18 years of age for so long as he continues to be such a student or until he marries. A widow or widower who has entitlements to benefits under this title derived from more than one husband or wife shall elect one entitlement to be utilized. [See main edition for text of (c) to ] (As amended Pub. L. 101-303, § 3(1), May 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 251.) AMENDMENTS 1990 Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 101-303 substituted "age 55" for “age 60". § 8134. Funeral expenses; transportation of body SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS This section is referred to in sections 8109, 8133, 8146 of this title; title 38 section 2307. § 8135. Lump-sum payment [See main edition for text of (a)] (b) On remarriage before reaching age 55 a widow or widower entitled to compensation under section 8133 of this title, shall be paid a lump sum equal to twenty-four times the monthly compensation payment (excluding compensation on account of another individual) to which he was entitled immediately before the remarriage. (As amended Pub. L. 101-303, § 3(2), May 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 251.) AMENDMENTS 1990-Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 101-303 substituted "age 55" for "age 60". SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS This section is referred to in sections 8137, 8337, 8464a of this title; title 22 section 4048; title 50 section 2051. § 8143. Job Corps enrollees; volunteers in service to America [See main edition for text of (a)] (b) This subchapter applies to a volunteer in service to America who receives either a living allowance or a stipend under part A of subchapter VIII of chapter 34 of title 42, with respect to that service and training, to the same extent as enrollees of the Job Corps under subsection (a) of this section. However, for the purpose of the computation described in subsection (a)(1) of this section, the monthly pay of a volunteer is deemed that received at the minimum rate for GS-5 of the General Schedule under section 5332 of title 5, United States Code. (As amended Pub. L. 103-82, title III, § 384, Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 915.) AMENDMENTS 1993-Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103-82 substituted "GS-5 of the General Schedule under section 5332 of title 5, United States Code" for "GS-7". EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1993 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 103-82 effective Oct. 1, 1993, see section 392 of Pub. L. 103-82, set out as a note under section 4951 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. § 8147. Employees' Compensation Fund PROHIBITION ON PAYMENTS TO INDIVIDUALS CONVICTED OF ISSUING FALSE STATEMENTS OR FRAUD Pub. L. 103-112, title I, § 102, Oct. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 1089, provided that: "None of the funds in the Employees' Compensation Fund under 5 U.S.C. 8147 shall be expended for payment of compensation, benefits, and expenses to any individual convicted of a violation of 18 U.S.C. 1920, or of any felony fraud related to the application for or receipt of benefits under subchapters I or III of chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code." SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS This section is referred to in title 39 section 2003; title 42 sections 1701, 1704, 1705; title 49 App. section 2454. SUBCHAPTER III-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS NOT EMPLOYED BY THE UNITED STATES SUBCHAPTER REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS This subchapter is referred to in title 16 section 7427; title 25 section 2804. 75-801 O-94-12: QL3 CHAPTER 83-RETIREMENT CHAPTER REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS This chapter is referred to in sections 3374, 5304, 5362, 5948, 8468, 8473 of this title; title 15 section 4105; title 22 sections 2391, 3649, 3681, 4071c, 4606; title 24 section 225e; title 25 section 4501; title 26 section 6103; title 28 sections 178, 375, 611, 627, 996; title 38 sections 7438, 7453, 7458; title 39 section 1005; title 42 sections 426, 2996d, 3035r, 10704; title 50 sections 403r, 403s. SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS § 8301. Uniform retirement date SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS This section is referred to in title 10 sections 580, 1164, 1210, 1221, 1263, 1305, 1331, 1404. SUBCHAPTER II-FORFEITURE OF ANNUITIES AND RETIRED PAY § 8311. Definitions For the purpose of this subchapter [See main edition for text of (1)] (2) "annuity" means a retirement benefit, including a disability insurance benefit and a dependent's or survivor's benefit under subchapter II of chapter 7 of title 42, and a monthly annuity under section 228b or 228e of title 45, payable by an agency of the Government of the United States or the government of the District of Columbia on the basis of service as a civilian employee and other service which is creditable to an employee toward the benefit under the statute, regulation, or agreement which provides the benefit, but does not include (A) a benefit provided under statutes administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs; [See main edition for text of (B) to (G)] (3) "retired pay" means retired pay, retirement pay, retainer pay, or equivalent pay, payable under a statute to a member or former member of a uniformed service, and an annuity payable to an eligible beneficiary of the member or former member under chapter 73 of title 10 or section 5 of the Uniformed Services Contingency Option Act of 1953 (67 Stat. 504), but does not include (A) a benefit provided under statutes administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs; [See main edition for text of (B) to (D)] (As amended Pub. L. 102–54, § 13(b)(1), June 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 274.) AMENDMENTS 1991-Pars. (2)(A), (3)(A). Pub. L. 102-54 substituted "Department of Veterans Affairs" for "Veterans' Administration". SUBCHAPTER III-CIVIL SERVICE SUBCHAPTER REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS This subchapter is referred to in sections 1308, 3329, 3373, 3374, 5541, 5581, 5595, 5597, 5724, 6303, 8103, 8116, 8402, 8411, 8442, 8443, 8462, 8501, 8901 of this title; title 2 sections 31b-5, 60e-3, 72a; title 7 section 331; title 10 sections 942, 945, 1450, 1452, 2467; title 12 section 1723a; title 16 section 1168; title 20 sections 125, 4416; title 22 sections 2025, 3658, 3682, 3968, 3970, 4045, 4067, 4069, 4071b, 4071c, 4071d, 4071i; title 26 section 3121; title 28 sections 155, 178, 332, 376, 377, 611, 625, 627, 634, 636, 797; title 31 section 772; title 38 sections 7426, 7802; title 40 section 13b; title 42 sections 212, 410, 415, 417, 1395s, 4276; title 45 section 1206; title 49 App. section 2457; title 50 sections 403r, 403s, 2082, 2141, 2151, 2154; title 50 App. section 1291. § 8331. Definitions For the purpose of this subchapter(1) "employee" means [See main edition for text of (A) to (D)] (J) an alien (i) who was previously employed by the Government, (ii) who is employed full time by a foreign government for the purpose of protecting or furthering the interests of the United States during an interruption of diplomatic or consular relations, and (iii) for whose services reimbursement is made to the foreign government by the United States; (K) an individual appointed to a position on the office staff of a former President, or a former Vice President under section 4 of the Presidential Transition Act of 1963, as amended (78 Stat. 153), who immediately before the date of such appointment was an employee as defined under any other subparagraph of this paragraph; and (L) an employee described in section 2105(c) who has made an election under section 8347(q)(1) to remain covered under this subchapter; but does not include (i) a justice or judge of the United States as defined by section 451 of title 28; (ii) an employee subject to another retirement system for Government employees (besides any employee excluded by clause (x), but including any employee who has made an election under section 8347(q)(2) to remain covered by a retirement system established for employees described in section 2105(c)); [See main edition for text of (iii) and (iv)] (v) an employee of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, the Federal Judicial Center, or a court named by section 610 of title 28, excluded by the Director of the Administrative Office under section 8347(o) of this title; [See main edition for text of (vi) to (xii)] Notwithstanding this paragraph, the employment of a teacher in the recess period between two school years in a position other than a teaching position in which he served immediately before the recess period does not qualify the individual as an employee for the purpose of this subchapter. For the purpose of the preceding sentence, "teacher" and "teaching position" have the meanings given them by section 901 of title 20; [See main edition for text of (2)] (3) "basic pay" includes— (A) the amount a Member received from April 1, 1954, to February 28, 1955, as expense allowance under section 601(b) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (60 Stat. 850), as amended; and that amount from January 3, 1953, to March 31, 1954, if deposit is made therefor as provided by section 8334 of this title; [See main edition for text of (B)] (C) premium pay under section 5545(c)(1) of this title; (D) with respect to a law enforcement officer, premium pay under section 5545(c)(2) of this title; and (E) with respect to a customs officer (referred to in subsection (e)(1) of section 5 of the Act of February 13, 1911), compensation for overtime inspectional services provided for under subsection (a) of such section 5, but not to exceed 50 percent of any statutory maximum in overtime pay for customs officers which is in effect for the year involved; 1 but does not include bonuses, allowances, overtime pay, military pay, pay given in addition to the base pay of the position as fixed by law or regulation except as provided by subparagraphs (B), (C), (D), and (E) of this paragraph retroactive pay under section 5344 of this title in the case of a retired or deceased employee, uniform allowances under section 5901 of this title, or lump-sum leave payments under subchapter VI of chapter 55 of this title. For an employee paid on a fee basis, the maximum amount of basic pay which may be used is $10,000; [See main edition for text of (4) to (6)] (7) "Government" means the Government of the United States, the government of the District of Columbia, Gallaudet University, and, in the case of an employee described in paragraph (1)(L), a nonappropriated fund instrumentality of the Department of Defense or the Coast Guard described in section 2105(c); [See main edition for text of (8)] (9) "annuitant" means a former employee or Member who, on the basis of his service, meets all requirements of this subchapter for title to annuity and files claim therefor; [See main edition for text of (10) to (13)】 (14) "Member service" means service as a Member and includes the period from the date of the beginning of the term for which elected or appointed to the date on which he takes office as a Member; [See main edition for text of (15) to (23)] (24) "Indian court" means an Indian court as defined by section 201(3) of the Act enti 1 So in original. Probably should be followed by a comma. tled "An Act to prescribe penalties for certain acts of violence or intimidation, and for other purposes", approved April 11, 1968 (25 U.S.C. 1301(3); 82 Stat. 77); (25) "magistrate" or "United States magistrate" means an individual appointed under section 631 of title 28; and (26) "Court of Federal Claims judge" means a judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims who is appointed under chapter 7 of title 28 or who has served under section 167 of the Federal Courts Improvement Act of 1982. (As amended Pub. L. 101-474, § 5(m), Oct. 30, 1990, 104 Stat. 1100; Pub. L. 101-508, title VII, § 7202(j)(1), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388-337; Pub. L. 101-650, title III, § 306(c)(1), Dec. 1, 1990, 104 Stat. 5110; Pub. L. 102-378, § 2(57), Oct. 2, 1992, 106 Stat. 1354; Pub. L. 102-572, title IX, § 902(b), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4516; Pub. L. 103-66, title XIII, § 13812(a), Aug. 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 670.) REFERENCES IN TEXT Section 5 of the Act of February 13, 1911, referred to in par. (3)(E), is classified to section 267 of Title 19, Customs Duties. Section 167 of the Federal Courts Improvement Act of 1982, referred to in par. (26), is section 167 of Pub. L. 97-164, which is set out as a note under section 171 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure. CODIFICATION Pars. (3)(A), (9), and (14) of this section are set out in this supplement to correct typographical error appearing in the main edition. AMENDMENTS 1993-Par. (3). Pub. L. 103-66 added subpar. (E), and in closing provisions substituted "subparagraphs (B), (C), (D), and (E) of this paragraph" for "subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) of this paragraph,". 1992-Par. (1)(L). Pub. L. 102-378, § 2(57)(A)(i), substituted "section 8347(q)(1)" for "section 8347(p)(1)". Par. (1)(ii). Pub. L. 102-378, § 2(57)(A)(ii), substituted "section 8347(q)(2)" for "section 8347(p)(2)". Par. (7). Pub. L. 102-378, § 2(57)(B), substituted "University" for "College". Par. (26). Pub. L. 102-572 substituted "Court of Federal Claims" for "Claims Court" and "United States Court of Federal Claims" for "United States Claims Court". Par. (1)(ii). Pub. L. 101-508, § 7202(j)(1)(D), substituted "(besides any employee excluded by clause (x), but including any employee who has made an election under section 8347(p)(2) to remain covered by a retirement system established for employees described in section 2105(c))" for "(other than an employee described in clause (x)". Par. (1)(v). Pub. L. 101-474 amended cl. (v) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (v) read as follows: "a temporary employee of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts or of a court named by section 610 of title 28;". Par. (7). Pub. L. 101-508, § 7202(j)(1)(E), substituted "Gallaudet College, and, in the case of an employee described in paragraph (1)(L), a nonappropriated fund instrumentality of the Department of Defense or the Coast Guard described in section 2105(c)" for "and Gallaudet College". Par. (26). Pub. L. 101-650 added par. (26). CHANGE OF NAME Reference to United States magistrate or to magistrate deemed to refer to United States magistrate judge pursuant to section 321 of Pub. L. 101-650, set out as a note under section 631 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1993 AMENDMENT Section 13812(c)(1) of Pub. L. 103-66 provided that: "The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] take effect on January 1, 1994, and apply only with respect to service performed on or after such date." EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1992 AMENDMENTS Amendment by Pub. L. 102-572 effective Oct. 29, 1992, see section 911 of Pub. L. 102-572, set out as a note under section 171 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure. Amendment by section 2(57)(A) of Pub. L. 102-378 effective Nov. 5, 1990, and amendment by section 2(57)(B) of Pub. L. 102-378 effective Oct. 2, 1992, see section 9(a), (b)(6) of Pub. L. 102-378, set out as a note under section 6303 of this title. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1990 AMENDMENTS Section 306(f) of Pub. L. 101-650, as amended by Pub. L. 102-572, title IX, § 902(b)(1), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4516, provided that: "This section and the amendments made by this section [enacting section 8440b [now 8440c] of this title and section 178 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure and amending this section, sections 8334, 8336, 8339, and 8402 of this title, and sections 376 and 604 of Title 28] shall apply to judges of, and senior judges in active service with, the United States Court of Federal Claims on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 1, 1990]." Amendment by Pub. L. 101-508 applicable with respect to any individual who, on or after Jan. 1, 1987, moves from employment in nonappropriated fund instrumentality of Department of Defense or Coast Guard, that is described in section 2105(c) of this title, to employment in Department or Coast Guard, that is not described in section 2105(c), or who moves from employment in Department or Coast Guard, that is not described in section 2105(c), to employment in nonappropriated fund instrumentality of Department or Coast Guard, that is described in section 2105(c), see section 7202(m)(1) of Pub. L. 101-508, set out as a note under section 2105 of this title. EFFECTIVE Date of 1987 Amendment Section 3 of Pub. L. 100-53, as amended by Pub. L. 101-650, title III, § 321, Dec. 1, 1990, 104 Stat. 5117, provided that: "This Act [amending this section and sections 8334, 8336, and 8339 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under this section] shall take effect on October 1, 1987, and shall apply to bankruptcy judges and United States magistrate judges in office on that date and to individuals subsequently appointed to such positions to whom chapter 83 of title 5, United States Code, otherwise applies." SHORT TITLE OF 1990 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 101-428, § 1(a), Oct. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 928, provided that: "This Act [amending sections 8335 to 8337, 8339, 8341, 8344, 8412, and 8425 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 8335, 8339, and 8425 of this title] may be cited as the 'Capitol Police Retirement Act'." SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS This section is referred to in sections 3307, 3323, 5541, 8332, 8342, 8344, 8347, 8401, 8411, 8467, 8704 of this title; title 10 section 945; title 12 section 1723a; title 19 section 58c; title 22 sections 3671, 3681, 3968, 4046; title 26 sections 402, 7447; title 28 section 376; title 38 sections 7296, 7426, 7438; title 45 section 1206; title 50 section 2036. § 8332. Creditable service [See main edition for text of (a)] (b) The service of an employee shall be credited from the date of original employment to the date of separation on which title to annuity is based in the civilian service of the Government. Except as provided in paragraph (13) 1 of this subsection, credit may not be allowed for a period of separation from the service in excess of 3 calendar days. The service includes [See main edition for text of (1) to (12)] (13) subject to sections 8334(c) and 8339(i) of this title, service performed on or after December 6, 1967, and before the effective date of this paragraph as an employee of the House Beauty Shop, only if he serves as such an employee for a period of at least five years after such effective date; [See main edition for text of (14) to (16)] The Office of Personnel Management shall accept the certification of the Secretary of Agriculture or his designee concerning service for the purpose of this subchapter of the type performed by an employee named by paragraph (3) of this subsection. The Office of Personnel Management shall accept the certification of the Secretary of Commerce or his designee concerning service for the purpose of this subchapter of the type performed by an employee named by paragraph (14) of this subsection. The Office of Personnel Management shall accept the certification of the Capitol Guide Board concerning service for the purpose of this subchapter of the type described in paragraph (8) of this subsection and performed by an employee. The Office of Personnel Management shall accept the certification of the Clerk of the House of Representatives concerning service for the purpose of this subchapter of the type described in paragraph (13) of this subsection. For the purpose of paragraph (5) of this subsection [See main edition for text of (A) and (B)] The Office of Personnel Management shall accept the certification of the Executive Director of the Board for International Broadcasting, and the Secretary of State with respect to the Asia Foundation and the Secretary of Defense with respect to the Armed Forces Network, Europe (AFN-E), concerning services for the purposes of this subchapter of the type described in paragraph (11) of this subsection. For the purpose of this subchapter, service of the type described in paragraph (15) of this subsection shall be considered Member service. The Office of Personnel Management shall accept, for the purposes of this subchapter, the certification of the head of a nonappropriated fund instrumentality of the United States concerning service of the type described in paragraph (16) of this subsection which was per 1 So in original. Probably should be paragraph “(14)”. |