June 30, 2003 [Proposed Rule.]
Basic Concepts and Definitions (General)
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing a plain language rewrite of its regulations on basic concepts and definitions
as part of a broader review of OPM's regulations. The purpose of the revisions is to make the regulations more readable.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Karen Jacobs on (202) 606-0960, by TTY on (202) 418-3134, by fax on (202) 606-2329, or
by e-mail at kkjacobs@opm.gov.
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June 13, 2003 [Interim rule with request for comments.]
Voluntary Early Retirement Under the Homeland Security Act of 2002
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing interim voluntary early retirement authority (VERA) regulations. These
regulations implement the VERA provisions of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, which apply to most executive branch agencies.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles W. Gray at 202-606-0960, FAX at 202-606-2329, TTY at 202-418-3134, or e-mail at
cwgray@opm.gov.
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June 13, 2003 [Interim rule with request for comments.]
Organization of the Government for Personnel Management, Overseas Employment, Temporary and Term Employment,
Recruitment and Selection for Temporary and Term Appointments Outside the Register, Examining System, and Training
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing interim regulations to implement certain Governmentwide human resources
flexibilities contained in the Homeland Security Act of 2002.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: On alternative rating and selection procedures and direct-hire authority, Ms. Suzy Barker by
telephone at (202) 606-0830, fax at (202) 606-2329 or by e-mail at .
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June 6, 2003 [Notice.]
January 2003 Pay Adjustments
The President adjusted the rates of basic pay and locality payments for certain categories of Federal employees
effective in January 2003. This notice documents those pay adjustments for the public record.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carey Johnston, (202) 606-2858, FAX (202) 606-0824, or email to
pay-performance-policy@opm.gov.
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June 2, 2003 [Notice.]
Summary of Operation of Information Technology Exchange Program
Section 209 of Pub. L. 107-347, the E-Government Act of 2002 established a semiannual reporting requirement for a new Information
Technology Exchange Program. This notice constitutes the initial report.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LaVeen Ponds by TTY at (202) 418-3134, by fax at (202) 606-2329, phone at 202-606-1394 or
e-mail at lmponds@opm.gov.
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