[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 5, Volume 2]
[Revised as of January 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 5CFR842.303]

[Page 289]
 
                    TITLE 5--ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
 
          CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
 
PART 842--FEDERAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM--BASIC ANNUITY--Table of Contents
 
                      Subpart C--Credit for Service
 
Sec. 842.303  General.

    (a)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (a)(2) of this section, no 
service credit is allowed for a period of separation from service.
    (2) Service credit is allowed for a period of separation of less 
than 4 days and for a period of separation during which an individual 
was receiving benefits under subchapter I of chapter 81 of title 5, 
United States Code, provided the individual returns to duty in the 
Government subject to FERS.
    (b) Service credit cannot be granted in excess of actual calendar 
time from the date of appointment to the date of separation from 
service.
    (c) Any period of time for which service credit under chapter 84 of 
title 5, United States Code, is specifically allowed by a provision of 
law is creditable under this subpart subject to any applicable deposit 
requirements.