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PUBLIC LAW 89-554-SEPT. 6, 1966

[80 STAT.

CHAPTER 77—APPEALS Sec.

7701. Appeals of preference eligibles.

§ 7701. Appeals of preference eligibles ^ A preference eligible employee as defined by section 7511 of this title is entitled to appeal to the Civil Service Commission from an adverse decision under section 7512 of this title of an administrative authority so acting. The employee shall submit the appeal in writing within a reasonable time after receipt of notice of the adverse decision, and is entitled to appear personally or through a representative under regulations prescribed by the Commission. The Commission, after investigation and consideration of the evidence submitted, shall submit its findings and recommendations to the administrative authority and shall send copies of the findings and recommendations to the appellant or his representative. The administrative authority shall take the corrective action that the Commission finally recommends. CHAPTER 79—SERVICES TO EMPLOYEES Sec.

7901. Health service programs. 7902. Safety programs. 7903. Protective clothing and equipment.

§ 7901. Health service programs (a) The head of each agency of the Government of the United States may establish, within the limits of appropriations available, a health service program to promote and maintain the physical and mental fitness of employees under his jurisdiction. (b) A health service program may be established by contract or otherwise, but only— (1) after consultation with the Public Health Service and consideration of its recommendations; and (2) in localities where there are a sufficient number of employees to warrant providing the service. (c) A health service program is limited to— (1) treatment of on-the-job illness and dental conditions requiring emergency attention; (2) premployment and other examinations; (3) referral of employees to private physicians and dentists; and (4) preventive programs relating to health. (d) The Public Health Service, on request, shall review a health service program conducted under this section and shall submit comment and recommendations to the head of the agency concerned. (e) Wlien this section authorizes the use of the professional services of physicians, that authorization includes the use of the professional services of surgeons and osteopathic practitioners within the scope of their practice as defined by State law. (f) The health programs conducted by the following agencies are not affected by this section— (1) the Tennessee Valley Authority; (2) the Canal Zone Government; and (3) the Panama Canal Company. §7902. Safety programs (a) For the purpose of this section— (1) "employee" means an employee as defined by section 8101 of this title; and

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