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OPM RIN: 3206-AN92 Publication ID: Fall 2020 
Title: Temporary and Term Employment  
Abstract:

OPM is proposing a Rule to allow agencies to make up to 10 year term appointments in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) occupations; positions needed to stand-up, operate, and close-out time-limited organizations which have specific statutory appropriations; and time-limited projects which have been funded through specific appropriations.  The purpose of the regulation is to provide agencies with greater flexibility to staff foreseeably long-term projects of a STEM nature when the need for work is not permanent, and other time-limited work when authorized by specific funding by Congress.  

 
Agency: Office of Personnel Management(OPM)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
EO 13771 Designation: Deregulatory 
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 316.301   
Legal Authority: 5 U.S.C 3301 and 3302    E.O. 10577, as amended, Civil Service Rule Rule II, codified at 5 CFR part 2.   
Legal Deadline:  None

Statement of Need:

The purpose of the regulation is to provide agencies with greater flexibility to staff foreseeable long-term projects of a STEM nature when the need for work is not permanent, and other time-limited work when authorized by specific funding by Congress.

Summary of the Legal Basis:

5 U.S.C. 3301 and 3302; E.O. 10577, as amended, Civil Service Rule II, codified at 5 CFR part 2 are the legal basis for this regulation.

Alternatives:

N/A

Anticipated Costs and Benefits:

None

Risks:

None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  09/14/2020  85 FR 56536   
NPRM Comment Period End  11/10/2020 
Final Action  04/00/2021 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Michelle T. Glynn
Employee Services
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E Street NW,
Washington, DC 20415
Phone:202 606-0960
Fax:202 606-2329
Email: michelle.glynn@opm.gov