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PUBLIC LAW 89-554-SEPT. 6, 1966

title. For the purpose of this section, "agency" and "employee" have the meanings given them by section 4501 of this title. §3363. Preference eligibles; promotion; physical qualifications; waiver In determining qualifications of a preference eligible for promotion to another position in the competitive service, an Executive agency, or the government of the District of Columbia, the Civil Service Commission or other examining agency shall waive— (1) requirements as to age, height, and weight, unless the requirement is essential to the performance of the duties of the position; and (2) physical requirements if, in the opinion of the Commission or other examining agency, after considering the recommendation of an accredited physician, the preference eligible is physically able to perform efficiently the duties of the position. This section does not apply to an appointment required by Congress to be confirmed by, or made with the advice and consent of, the Senate, except an appointment made under section 3311 of title 39. § 3364. Promotion; substitute employees in the postal field service When substitute employees in the postal field service are appointed on the same day, each is entitled to be promoted to the regular force in the order in which his name appeared on the register from which he was originally appointed, if of the required sex, eligible, and willing to accept, unless the vacancy on the regular force is filled by transfer or reinstatement.

CHAPTER 35—RETENTION PREFERENCE, RESTORATION. AND REEMPLOYMENT SUBCHAPTER I—RETENTION PREFERENCE See. 3501. 3502. 3503. 3504.

Definitions; application. Order of retention. Transfer of functions. Preference eligibles; retention; physical qualifications; waiver.

SUBCHAPTER II—RESTORATION AFTER ACTIVE DUTY OR TRAINING DUTY See. 3551. Restoration; Reserves and National Guardsmen.

SUBCHAPTER III—REINSTATEMENT OR RESTORATION AFTER SUSPENSION OR REMOVAL FOR NATIONAL SECURITY See. 3571. Reinstatement or restoration; individuals suspended or removed for national security.

SUBCHAPTER IV—REEMPLOYMENT AFTER SERVICE WITH AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION Sec.

3581. 3582. 3583. 3584.

Definitions. Rights of transferring employees. Computations. Regulations.

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