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5 U.S.C. 9601: DefinitionsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 5-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEESCHAPTER 96-PERSONNEL FLEXIBILITIES RELATING TO LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCIES
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§9601. Definitions

For purposes of this chapter⁠—

(1)  the term “land management agency” means⁠—

(A)  the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture;

(B)  the Bureau of Land Management of the Department of the Interior;

(C)  the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior;

(D)  the Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Interior;

(E)  the Bureau of Indian Affairs of the Department of the Interior; and

(F)  the Bureau of Reclamation of the Department of the Interior; and

(2)  the term “time-limited appointment” includes a temporary appointment and a term appointment, as defined by the Office of Personnel Management.

(Added Pub. L. 114–47, § 2(a) , Aug. 7, 2015 , 129 Stat. 485 .)