24.8—Applicability of provisions of Title 5, U.S. Code.
(a)
Appointments to the Service shall be made without regard to the provisions of title 5, U.S. Code regarding appointments.
(1)
Subchapter I of Chapter 35 (relating to retention preference in the event of reduction in force);
(c)
Other provisions of Title 5 will be applied as administratively determined by the Secretary or his/her designee.