251.2—Definitions.

(a) Agency means:
(1) The Panama Canal Commission, and
(2) An executive agency or the Smithsonian Institution, to the extent of any election in effect under section 1212(b)(2) of the Panama Canal Act.
(b) Employee means an individual serving in a position.
(c) The Panama Canal Treaty means the Panama Canal Treaty between the United States of America and the Republic of Panama, signed September 7, 1977, and related agreements.
(d) Position means a civilian position in an agency, if a substantial portion of the duties and responsibilities of the position are performed in the Republic of Panama.
(e) Subchapter II means Subchapter II of Chapter 2 of Title I of the Panama Canal Act of 1979 (93 Stat. 463).
(f) PAPB means the Panama Area Personnel Board.