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20 U.S.C. § 5608 — Administrative provisions

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20 U.S.C. § 5608 — Administrative provisions

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**(a) In general** In order to carry out the provisions of this chapter, the Foundation may— (1) (A) appoint such personnel as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, without regard to the provisions of title 5 governing appointments in the competitive service; and (B) fix the compensation of the personnel appointed under subparagraph (A) at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate for employees in grade GS–15 of the General Schedule under [section 5332 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section5332&num=0&edition=prelim), except that up to 4 employees (in addition to the Executive Director under [section 5603(f)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section5603/f/2&num=0&edition=prelim)) may be paid at a rate determined by the Board in accordance with [section 5383 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section5383&num=0&edition=prelim). (2) procure or fund the Center to procure temporary and intermittent services of experts and consultants as are necessary to the extent authorized by [section 3109 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section3109&num=0&edition=prelim), but at rates not to exceed the rate specified at the time of such service for level IV of the Executive Schedule under [section 5315 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section5315&num=0&edition=prelim); (3) prescribe such regulations as the Foundation considers necessary governing the manner in which its functions shall be carried out; (4) accept, hold, solicit, administer, and utilize donations, grants, and gifts, both real and personal, for the purpose of aiding or facilitating the work of the Foundation; (5) accept and utilize the services of voluntary and noncompensated personnel and reimburse such personnel for travel expenses, including per diem, as authorized by [section 5703 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section5703&num=0&edition=prelim); (6) enter into contracts, grants, or other arrangements or modifications thereof, to carry out the provisions of this chapter, and such contracts or modifications thereof may, with the concurrence of two-thirds of the members of the Board of Trustees, be entered into without performance or other bonds, and without regard to [section 6101 of title 41](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title41-section6101&num=0&edition=prelim); (7) to 11 So in original. The word “to” probably should not appear. rent office space in the District of Columbia and Tucson, Arizona, or their environs; and (8) make other necessary expenditures. **(b) The Institute** The authorities set forth above shall apply to the National Center established pursuant to [section 5607a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section5607a&num=0&edition=prelim) and to the activities of the Foundation under [section 5604(7) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section5604/7&num=0&edition=prelim).

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5 U.S.C. § 5383 — Setting individual senior executive pay

**(a)** Each appointing authority shall determine, in accordance with criteria established by the Office of Personnel Management, which of the rates within a range established under section 5382 shall be paid to each senior executive under such appointing authority. **(b)** Members of the Senior Executive Service shall be subject to the limitation under section 5307. **(c)** Except as provided in regulations prescribed by the Office under section 5385, the rate of basic pay for any senior executive may not be adjusted more than once during any 12-month period. **(d)** The rate of basic pay for any career appointee may be reduced from any rate of basic pay to any lower rate of basic pay only if the career appointee receives a written notice of the reduction at least 15 days in advance of the reduction. **(e)** (1) This subsection applies to— (A) any individual who, after serving at least 5 years of current continuous service in 1 or more positions in the competitive service, is appointed, without any break in service, as a career appointee; and (B) any individual who— (i) holds a position which is converted from the competitive service to a career reserved position in the Senior Executive Service; and (ii) as of the conversion date, has at least 5 years of current continuous service in 1 or more positions in the competitive service. (2) (A) The initial rate of pay for a career appointee who is appointed under the circumstances described in paragraph (1)(A) may not be less than the rate of basic pay last payable to that individual immediately before being so appointed. (B) The initial rate of pay for a career appointee following the position’s conversion (as described in paragraph (1)(B)) may not be less than the rate of basic pay last payable

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5 U.S.C. § 5315 — Positions at level IV

Level IV of the Executive Schedule applies to the following positions, for which the annual rate of basic pay shall be the rate determined with respect to such level under chapter 11 of title 2, as adjusted by [section 5318 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section5318&num=0&edition=prelim):

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41 U.S.C. § 6101 — Advertising requirement for Federal Government purchases and sales

**(a) Definitions.—** In this section— (1) **Appropriation.—** — The term “appropriation” includes amounts made available by legislation under [section 9104 of title 31](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section9104&num=0&edition=prelim). (2) **Federal government.—** — The term “Federal Government” includes the government of the District of Columbia. **(b) Purchases.—** (1) **In general.—** — Unless otherwise provided in the appropriation concerned or other law, purchases and contracts for supplies or services for the Federal Government may be made or entered into only after advertising for proposals for a sufficient time. (2) **Limitations on applicability.—** — Paragraph (1) does not apply when— (A) the amount involved in any one case does not exceed $25,000; (B) public exigencies require the immediate delivery of articles or performance of services; (C) only one source of supply is available and the Federal Government purchasing or contracting officer so certifies; or (D) services are required to be performed by a contractor in person and are— (i) of a technical and professional nature; or (ii) under Federal Government supervision and paid for on a time basis. **(c) Sales.—** Except when otherwise authorized by law or when the reasonable value involved in any one case does not exceed $500, sales and contracts of sale by the Federal Government are governed by the requirements of this section for advertising. **(d) Application to Wholly Owned Government Corporations.—** For wholly owned Government corporations, this section applies only to administrative transactions.

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20 U.S.C. § 5607a — Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund

**(a) Establishment** There is established in the Treasury of the United States an Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund to be administered by the Foundation. The Fund shall consist of amounts appropriated to the Fund under [section 5609(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section5609/b&num=0&edition=prelim) and amounts paid into the Fund under [section 5607b of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section5607b&num=0&edition=prelim). **(b) Expenditures** The Foundation shall expend from the Fund such sums as the Board determines are necessary to establish and operate the National Center, including such amounts as are necessary for salaries, administration, the provision of mediation and other services, and such other expenses as the Board determines are necessary, including not to exceed $1,000 annually for official reception and representation expenses. **(c) Distinction from Trust Fund** The Fund shall be maintained separately from the Trust Fund established under [section 5606 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section5606&num=0&edition=prelim). **(d) Investment of amounts** (1) **In general** — The Secretary of the Treasury shall invest such portion of the Fund as is not, in the judgment of the Secretary, required to meet current withdrawals. (2) **Interest-bearing obligations** — Investments may be made only in interest-bearing obligations of the United States. (3) **Acquisition of obligations** — For the purpose of investments under paragraph (1), obligations may be acquired— (A) on original issue at the issue price; or (B) by purchase of outstanding obligations at the market price. (4) **Sale of obligations**

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5 U.S.C. § 3109 — Employment of experts and consultants; temporary or intermittent

**(a)** For the purpose of this section— (1) “agency” has the meaning given it by [section 5721 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section5721&num=0&edition=prelim); and (2) “appropriation” includes funds made available by statute under [section 9104 of title 31](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section9104&num=0&edition=prelim). **(b)** When authorized by an appropriation or other statute, the head of an agency may procure by contract the temporary (not in excess of 1 year) or intermittent services of experts or consultants or an organization thereof, including stenographic reporting services. Services procured under this section are without regard to— (1) the provisions of this title governing appointment in the competitive service; (2) chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of this title; and (3) section 6101(b) to (d) of title 41, except in the case of stenographic reporting services by an organization. However, an agency subject to chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of this title may pay a rate for services under this section in excess of the daily equivalent of the highest rate payable under [section 5332 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section5332&num=0&edition=prelim) only when specifically authorized by the appropriation or other statute authorizing the procurement of the services. **(c)** Positions in the Senior Executive Service or the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Drug Enforcement Administration Senior Executive Service may not be filled under the authority of subsection (b) of this section. **(d)** The Office of Personnel Management shall prescribe regulations necessary for the administration of t

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5 U.S.C. § 5703 — Per diem, travel, and transportation expenses; experts and consultants; individuals serving without pay

An employee serving intermittently in the Government service as an expert or consultant and paid on a daily when-actually-employed basis, or serving without pay or at $1 a year, may be allowed travel or transportation expenses, under this subchapter, while away from his home or regular place of business and at the place of employment or service.

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5 U.S.C. § 5332 — The General Schedule

**(a)** (1) The General Schedule, the symbol for which is “GS”, is the basic pay schedule for positions to which this subchapter applies. Each employee to whom this subchapter applies is entitled to basic pay in accordance with the General Schedule. (2) The General Schedule is a schedule of annual rates of basic pay, consisting of 15 grades, designated “GS–1” through “GS–15”, consecutively, with 10 rates of pay for each such grade. The rates of pay of the General Schedule are adjusted in accordance with section 5303. **(b)** When payment is made on the basis of an hourly, daily, weekly, or biweekly rate, the rate is computed from the appropriate annual rate of basic pay named by subsection (a) of this section in accordance with the rules prescribed by [section 5504(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section5504/b&num=0&edition=prelim).

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20 U.S.C. § 5608 — Administrative provisions

Page 1287 TITLE 20—EDUCATION § 5608 1 So in original. Probably should be capitalized. Government shall obtain the concurrence of the chairperson of the President’s Council on Environmental Quality before using the Foundation or National Center to provide the services described in subsection (a). (B) Indication of concurrence or nonconcur- rence The chairperson of the President’s Council on Environmental Quality shall indicate concurrence or nonconcurrence under sub- paragraph (A) not later than 20 days after re- ceiving notice under paragraph (2). (d) Exceptions (1) Legal issues and enforcement (A) In general A dispute or conflict involving agencies or instrumentalities of the Federal Govern- ment (including branches or divisions of a single agency or instrumentality) that con- cern purely legal issues or matters, interpre- tation or determination of law, or enforce- ment of law by one agency against another agency shall not be submitted to the Foun- dation or National Center. (B) Applicability Subparagraph (A) does not apply to a dis- pute or conflict concerning— (i) agency implementation of a program or project; (ii) a matter involving two or more agen- cies with parallel authority requiring fa- cilitation and coordination of the various Government agencies; or (iii) a nonlegal policy or decisionmaking matter that involves two or more agencies that are jointly operating a project. (2) Other mandated mechanisms or avenues A dispute or conflict involving agencies or instrumentalities of the Federal Government (including branches or divisions of a single agency or instrumentality) for which Congress by law has mandated another dispute resolu- tion mechanism or avenue to address or re- solve shall not be submitted to the Foundation or Nation

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