[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 5, Volume 2] [Revised as of January 1, 2002] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 5CFR846.301] [Page 361] TITLE 5--ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (Continued) PART 846--FEDERAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM--ELECTIONS OF COVERAGE--Table of Contents Subpart C--Effect of an Election to Become Subject to FERS Sec. 846.301 General rules. (a) An individual who becomes covered by FERS as a result of an election under Sec. 846.201 is subject to the provisions of chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code and parts 841 through 845 of this chapter, except as provided in this part. (b) Civilian service performed before the effective date of the election under Sec. 846.201 is not creditable under FERS except as provided in this part.