§317.303 of this chapter, remained at grade GS-16, 17, or 18 (now the SL pay system) or under the ST pay system; (2) Positions in the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Drug Enforcement Administration Senior Executive Service, Defense Intelligence Executive Service, or Senior Cryptologic Executive Service; or (3) Positions for which pay is fixed by administrative action and is limited

(a) If any reexamination is ordered while a prior inter partes reexamination proceeding is pending for the same patent and prosecution in the prior inter partes reexamination proceeding has not been terminated, a decision may be made to merge the two proceedings or to suspend one of the two proceedings. Where merger is ordered, the merged examination will normally result in the issuance and

or §1.535, will be delayed until the reexamination proceeding has been concluded by the issuance and publication of a reexamination certificate. See §1.902 for processing of prior art citations in patent and reexamination files during an inter partes reexamination

to issue an order, the order will describe the corrective action to be taken. (d) If the agency does not comply with the order within a reasonable time, the Director will: (1) Notify the head of the agency of intent to furnish a report of noncompliance to the President and the Congress; (2) Provide the agency 14 calendar days within which to furnish written comments for submission with the report

(a) Purpose. In accordance with 5 CFR 2635.105, the regulations in this part apply to employees of the Department of the Treasury and supplement the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch contained in 5 CFR part 2635. Employees are required to comply with 5 CFR part 2635, this part, and bureau guidance and procedures established pursuant to this section. Department employees are also subject to any

balance in a single payment to the participant at his or her TSP address of record. The participant will not be eligible for any other payment option or be allowed to remain in the TSP. (d) Only one post-employment withdrawal election per account will be processed in any 30-calendar-day period. [68 FR 35503, June 13, 2003, as amended at 70 FR 32215, June 1, 2005; 77 FR 26426, May 4, 2012;

copy of each of its pleadings, as defined by §1201.4(b). A certificate of service describing how and when service was made must accompany each pleading. Each party is responsible for notifying the Board and the other parties in writing of any change in name, address, telephone number, or facsimile number of the party or the party's representative. [62 FR

(b) Use of Board form or Internet filing option. An appellant may comply with paragraph (a) of this section by completing MSPB Form 185, or by completing all requests for information marked as required at the e-Appeal site (https://e-appeal.mspb.gov). MSPB Form 185 can be accessed at the Board's Web site (http://www.mspb.gov).

(a) Means of access. (1) The methods for allowing access to records, when such access has been granted by CIGIE, are: (i) Examination in person in a designated office during the hours specified by CIGIE; or (ii) Providing copies of the records. (2) When a requester has not indicated

challenges to the validity of a showing of interest must be in writing and filed with the Regional Director or the Hearing Officer before the hearing opens, unless you show good cause for granting an extension. If no hearing is held, you must file challenges to the validity of a showing of interest before action is taken under §2422.30. (d)

(a) Motions. Any party may move for a summary judgment in its favor on any of the issues pleaded. Unless otherwise approved by the Administrative Law Judge, such motion shall be made no later than 10 days prior to the hearing. The motion shall demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law. Such motions shall be supported by documents, affidavits

(a) All employees in the Executive Branch of the Federal Government who are participating in the FEHB Program (as described in 5 U.S.C. 8901), and whose pay is issued by an agency of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government, are automatically covered by the premium conversion plan. Certain reemployed annuitants may be considered employees for purposes of premium

(a) This subpart applies to eligible DHS employees and positions listed in paragraph (b) of this section, subject to a determination by the Secretary or designee under §9701.102(b). (b) The following employees and positions are eligible for coverage under this subpart: (1) Employees and positions that

, provide a basis for dismissing your opposition. If you choose to file an opposition, and you dispute any assertions that have been made in the exceptions, then you should address those assertions—including any assertions that any evidence, factual assertions, arguments (including affirmative defenses), requested remedies, or challenges to an awarded remedy were raised before the arbitrator. If the excepting party has requested an expedited, abbreviated decision under

(a) A request from a party or parties to the Panel for consideration of an impasse arising from an agency determination not to establish or to terminate a flexible or compressed work schedule under section 6131 (c)(2) or (c)(3) of the Act must be in writing and shall include the following information: (1) Identification of the parties and individuals authorized to act on their behalf, including their addresses, telephone numbers, and

Employee means an employee of OGE. Gift means any gift, donation, bequest or devise of money, use of facilities, personal property, or services and may include travel reimbursements or payments for attendance at or participation in meetings or events. Money means currency, checks, money orders or other forms of negotiable instruments.

chairman and shall have general responsibility for advising and assisting the Board members and exercising executive direction over the staff.

earlier paper. (b) Each of the following notices must be filed: (1) Real party-in-interest. Identify each real party-in-interest for the party. (2) Related matters. Identify any other judicial or administrative matter that would affect, or be affected by, a decision in the proceeding. (3

dynamometer's settling response time, ts, based on the point at which there are no measured results more than 10% above or below the final equilibrium value, as illustrated in Figure 1 of this section. The observed settling response time must be less than 100 milliseconds for each inertia setting. Figure 1 follows:

For the purpose of this part: (a) The term Council shall mean the Council on Environmental Quality established under title II of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 through 4347). (b) The term meeting

project has been completed or discontinued or that retention of the Confidentiality Certificate is otherwise no longer necessary or desirable. (b) A Notice of Cancellation shall include: an identification of the Confidentiality Certificate to which it applies; the effective date of its termination; and the grounds for cancellation. Upon receipt of a Notice of Cancellation the applicant shall return the Confidentiality Certificate to the Secretary.

How many personnel are required to staff the chimpanzee sanctuary and what qualifications and training must the staff possess? (a) The professional, managerial, and support staff must be sufficient to support the scope and diversity of the activities and chimpanzee population of the sanctuary. The level of staffing shall be adequate to ensure that the chimpanzees receive appropriate health care, are well cared for, and the