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33 U.S.C. 3024: Promotion by selection to permanent grades above lieutenant (junior grade)Text contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 33-NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERSCHAPTER 43-NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION COMMISSIONED OFFICER CORPS
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§3024. Promotion by selection to permanent grades above lieutenant (junior grade)

Promotion to fill vacancies in each permanent grade above the grade of lieutenant (junior grade) shall be made by selection from the next lower grade upon recommendation of the personnel board.

( Pub. L. 107–372, title II, § 224 , Dec. 19, 2002 , 116 Stat. 3085 .)

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Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 853b of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–372.