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5 U.S.C. 3384: RegulationsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 5-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEESCHAPTER 33-EXAMINATION, SELECTION, AND PLACEMENT
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§3384. Regulations

The Secretary is authorized to issue regulations to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.

(Added Pub. L. 92–297, § 3(a) , May 16, 1972 , 86 Stat. 143 ; amended Pub. L. 96–347, § 1(b) , Sept. 12, 1980 , 94 Stat. 1150 .)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

For definition of Secretary, referred to in text, see section 2109 of this title.

Amendments

1980⁠—Pub. L. 96–347 substituted “Secretary” for “Secretary of Transportation”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1980 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 96–347 effective on 90th day after Sept. 12, 1980, see section 3 of Pub. L. 96–347, set out as a note under section 2109 of this title.

Effective Date

Section effective on 90th day after May 16, 1972, see section 10 of Pub. L. 92–297, set out as a note under section 3381 of this title.