§9507 Streamlined Demonstration Project Authority

Summary

The Secretary of the Treasury can run a special IRS demonstration project under chapter 47. Using the flexibilities in sections 9502–9510 does not remove that power. When section 4703 is used for an IRS project described in 4701(a)(4), some rules are changed. The project plan must describe the purpose, which employees are covered, what the project will do, the expected results, and how it will be evaluated. One part of section 4703(b) (subsection (3)) does not apply. The usual 180‑day notice period is shortened to 30 days. The final plan must be sent to both Houses of Congress. A reference in 4703(c)(1) is read to mean subchapter V of chapter 63 or subpart G of part III. Two requirements in 4703(d) (paragraphs (1)(A) and (2)) do not apply. After an evaluation under 4703(h), the Office of Personnel Management and the Secretary of the Treasury may waive the project’s termination date under 4703(d), except where this subsection limits them. Before waiving that end date, OPM must publish a notice in the Federal Register and give both Houses of Congress written notice at least 90 days in advance.