5 CFR § 9701.606Chapter XCVII
Standard for action
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The Department may take an adverse action under this subpart only for such cause as will promote the efficiency of the service. The standards for mandatory removal offenses and actions taken under the national security provisions are set forth in §§ 9701.607 and 9701.613, respectively.
eCFR data current as of: November 5, 2026
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