Time limit for making an election
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(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, the time limit for making the election is 30 days after the qualifying move.
(b) Agencies may waive the time limit if it finds that the employee was not timely given the opportunity to make the election, or, despite due diligence, was prevented by circumstances beyond his or her control from making an election within the time limit.
(c) An agency decision to waive the time limit must comply with the provisions of § 847.106, including notification of the right of appeal under § 847.107.
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