Standard for action
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(a) An agency may take action under this subpart for such cause as will promote the efficiency of the service as set forth in 5 U.S.C. 7503(a).
(b) An agency may not take a suspension against an employee on the basis of any reason prohibited by 5 U.S.C. 2302.
[74 FR 63532, Dec. 4, 2009, as amended at 85 FR 65985, Oct. 16, 2020; 87 FR 67782, Nov. 10, 2022]
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