Structure of bands
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(a) DHS may, after coordination with OPM, establish ranges of basic pay for bands, with minimum and maximum rates set and adjusted as provided in § 9701.322. Rates must be expressed as annual rates.
(b) For each band within an occupational cluster, DHS will establish a common rate range that applies in all locations.
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