253.71—Eligibility.
Incumbents of positions made subject to Subpart B of this part by revocation of an exclusion in § 253.8 or by other action, may be retained in their positions. Each retained incumbent without a personal or competitive status who is serving in a continuing position under a non-temporary appointment will become eligible for conversion to a Canal Area Career or Career-Conditional Appointment provided:
(a)
He rendered 6 months satisfactory service in the position immediately prior to its inclusion under Subpart B of this part. Periods to be counted toward the 6-month period as an exception to the requirement for actual service shall be determined in accordance with the instructions applying to the competitive service as published in Chapter 315 of the Federal Personnel Manual.