PUBLIC LAW 102-175—DEC. 2, 1991 105 STAT. 1223 SEC. 4. ENCOURAGEMENT OF SABBATICALS AND OTHER FORMS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BY CAREER APPOINTEES. Section 3396(d) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting "(1)" after "(d)"; and (2) by adding at the end the following new pargigraph: "(2) In order to promote the professional development of career appointees and to assist them in achieving their maximum levels of proficiency, the Office shall, in a manner consistent with the needs of the Government provide appropriate informational services and otherwise encourage career appointees to take advantage of any opportunities relating to— "(A) sabbaticals; "(B) training; or "(C) details or other temporary assignments in other agencies, State or local governments, or the private sector.". SEC. 5. AUTHORITY TO MITIGATE. Section 7701(b) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: "(3) With respect to an appeal from an adverse action covered by subchapter V of chapter 75, authority to mitigate the personnel action involved shall be available, subject to the same standards as would apply in an appeal involving an action covered by subchapter II of chapter 75 with respect to which mitigation authority under this section exists.". Approved December 2, 1991. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2270: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): Nov. 12, considered and passed House. Nov. 20, considered and passed Senate. o
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