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Verbatim text below is from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the current version with the eCFR before relying on it for any legal matter.
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(a) OPM may issue lists of qualified applicants for which agencies shall conduct technical assessments and certify applicants for selection, to one or more agencies under this part; or
(b) OPM may issue excepted service certificates to one or more agencies which may make selections in accordance with this part.
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