Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-110
§2210c Elimination of Pension Offset for Certain Rehired Federal Retirees
Title 42 › CHAPTER 23 — DEVELOPMENT AND CONTROL OF ATOMIC ENERGY › SUBCHAPTER XIII — GENERAL AUTHORITY OF COMMISSION › § 2210c
Summary
The Commission may waive section 8344 or 8468 of title 5 to rehire a retiree for a Commission job when it is hard to find a qualified person or when a temporary emergency hiring need exists. The Commission must set procedures that state the criteria and how to delegate the waiver power. A person rehired under a waiver is not treated as an employee for purposes of subchapter II of chapter 83 or chapter 84 of title 5.
Full Legal Text
Title 42, §2210c
The Public Health and Welfare, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
(a)In general
The Commission may waive the application of section 8344 or 8468 of title 5 on a case-by-case basis for employment of an annuitant—
(1)in a position of the Commission for which there is exceptional difficulty in recruiting or retaining a qualified employee; or
(2)when a temporary emergency hiring need exists.
(b)Procedures
The Commission shall prescribe procedures for the exercise of authority under this section, including—
(1)criteria for any exercise of authority; and
(2)procedures for a delegation of authority.
(c)Effect of waiver
An employee as to whom a waiver under this section is in effect shall not be considered an employee for purposes of subchapter II of chapter 83, or chapter 84, of title 5.
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42 U.S.C. § 2210c
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110