116 STAT. 2296 PUBLIC LAW 107-296—NOV. 25, 2002 function, or other substantial workforce restructuring (or shaping); "(11) a significant percentage of employees serving in such agency (or component) are likely to be separated or subject to an immediate reduction in the rate of basic pay (without regard to subchapter VI of chapter 53, or comparable provisions); or "(III) identified as being in positions which are becoming surplus or excess to the agency's future ability to carry out its mission effectively; and "(v) as determined by the agency under regulations prescribed by the Office, is within the scope of the offer of voluntary early retirement, which may be made on the basis of— "(I) 1 or more organizational units; "(II) 1 or more occupational series or levels; "(III) 1 or more geographical locations; "(IV) specific periods; "(V) skills, knowledge, or other factors related to a position; or "(VI) any appropriate combination of such factors.". (3) GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE AUTHORITY. —The amendments made by this subsection shall not be construed to affect the authority under section 1 of Public Law 106-303 (5 U.S.C. 8336 note; 114 State. 1063). (4) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. —Section 7001 of the 1998 Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions 5 USC 8336 note, Act (Public Law 105-174; 112 Stat. 91) is repealed. 8414 note. (5) REGULATIONS.— The Office of Personnel Management 5 USC 8336 note. j^^y prescribe regulations to carry out this subsection. 5 USC 3521 note. (c) SENSE OF CONGRESS. —It is the sense of Congress that the implementation of this section is intended to reshape the Federal workforce and not downsize the Federal workforce. SEC. 1314. STUDENT VOLUNTEER TRANSIT SUBSIDY. (a) IN GENERAL. —Section 7905(a)(1) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking "and a member of a uniformed service" and inserting ", a member of a uniformed service, and a student who provides voluntary services under section 3111". (b) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENT. — Section 3111(c)(1) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking "chapter 81 of this title" and inserting "section 7905 (relating to commuting by means other than single-occupancy motor vehicles), chapter 81". Subtitle C—Reforms Relating to the Senior Executive Service SEC. 1321. REPEAL OF RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF SENIOR EXECUTIVES. (a) IN GENERAL.— Title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in chapter 33— (A) in section 3393(g) by striking "3393a"; (B) by repealing section 3393a; and (C) in the table of sections by striking the item relating to section 3393a;
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