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§9601 Definitions

Title 5 › Part III— EMPLOYEES › Subpart I— Miscellaneous › Chapter 96— PERSONNEL FLEXIBILITIES RELATING TO LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCIES › § 9601

Last updated Apr 3, 2026|Official source

Summary

Defines two terms for the chapter. "Land management agency" means six named federal agencies, including the Forest Service (Dept. of Agriculture) and five Interior Dept. agencies. "Time-limited appointment" includes temporary and term appointments as defined by the Office of Personnel Management.

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Title 5, §9601

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For purposes of this chapter—

(1)the term “land management agency” means—

(A)the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture;

(B)the Bureau of Land Management of the Department of the Interior;

(C)the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior;

(D)the Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Interior;

(E)the Bureau of Indian Affairs of the Department of the Interior; and

(F)the Bureau of Reclamation of the Department of the Interior; and

(2)the term “time-limited appointment” includes a temporary appointment and a term appointment, as defined by the Office of Personnel Management.

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5 U.S.C. § 9601

Title 5 — Government Organization and Employees

Last Updated

Apr 3, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60