Title 5 — Government Organization and EmployeesRelease 119-73
§3382 Involuntary separation for retirement
Title 5 › Part PART III— - EMPLOYEES › Subpart Subpart B— - Employment and Retention › Chapter CHAPTER 33— - EXAMINATION, SELECTION, AND PLACEMENT › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER VII— - AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS › § 3382
Summary
The Secretary may remove controllers eligible for immediate retirement if needed for aviation safety, efficient air traffic control, or their physical or mental health.
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Title 5, §3382
Government Organization and Employees — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
An air traffic controller who is eligible for immediate retirement under section 8336 of this title may be separated involuntarily from the service if the Secretary determines that the separation of the controller is necessary in the interest of— (1)
(2)the efficient control of air traffic; or
(3)the preservation of the physical or mental health of the controller.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Editorial Notes
References in Text
For definition of Secretary, referred to in text, see section 2109 of this title.
Amendments
1980—Pub. L. 96–347 in provisions preceding par. (1) substituted “Secretary determines” for “Secretary of Transportation determines”.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
of 1980 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 96–347 effective on 90th day after Sept. 12, 1980, see section 3 of Pub. L. 96–347, set out as a note under section 2109 of this title.
Effective Date
Section effective on 90th day after May 16, 1972, see section 10 of Pub. L. 92–297, set out as a note under section 3381 of this title.
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Citation
5 U.S.C. § 3382
Title 5 — Government Organization and Employees
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73