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5 U.S.C. 5338: RegulationsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 5-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEESCHAPTER 53-PAY RATES AND SYSTEMS
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§5338. Regulations

The Office of Personnel Management may prescribe regulations necessary for the administration of this subchapter.

( Pub. L. 89–554 , Sept. 6, 1966 , 80 Stat. 470 ; Pub. L. 95–454, title IX, § 906(a)(2) , Oct. 13, 1978 , 92 Stat. 1224 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

The section is added on authority of former sections 1072 and 1072a, which are carried into section 5115.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1978⁠—Pub. L. 95–454 substituted “Office of Personnel Management” for “Civil Service Commission”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1978 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 95–454 effective 90 days after Oct. 13, 1978, see section 907 of Pub. L. 95–454, set out as a note under section 1101 of this title.