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22 U.S.C. § 3644 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3644. Compensation of individuals in uniformed services
(a) Individual serving in a position in Commission
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any individual who is serving in a position in the Commission and who is a member of a uniformed service shall continue to be paid basic pay by such uniformed service and shall not be paid by the Commission for the period of the service in the uniformed service involved.
(b) Individual appointed as Administrator, Deputy Administrator, or Chief Engineer
If the individual appointed as Administrator, Deputy Administrator, or Chief Engineer of the Commission is a member of a uniformed service, the amount of basic pay otherwise payable to the individual for service in that position shall be reduced, up to the amount of that basic pay, by the amount of the basic pay payable to the individual as a member of a uniformed service.
(c) Reimbursement to uniformed service
The Commission shall annually pay to each uniformed service amounts sufficient to reimburse that uniformed service for any basic pay paid by that uniformed service to any member of that service during any period of service in the Commission by the member.
(Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1204, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 461.)
22 U.S.C. § 3645 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3645. Deduction from basic pay of amounts due for supplies or services
The Commission may deduct from the basic pay otherwise payable by the Commission to any officer or employee of the Commission any amount due from the officer or employee to the Commission or to any contractor of the Commission for transportation, board, supplies, or any other service. Any amount so deducted may be paid by the Commission to any contractor to whom it is due or may be credited by the Commission to any fund from which the Commission has expended such amount.
(Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1205, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 462; Pub. L. 104–106, div. C, title XXXV, § 3529(1), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 641.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Pub. L. 104–106 substituted “fund” for “appropriation”.
22 U.S.C. § 3646, 3647 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§§ 3646, 3647. Repealed. Pub. L. 105–261, div. C, title XXXV, § 3507(a), Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 2269
text: Section 3646, Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1206, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 462, related to cost of living allowance.
text: Section 3647, Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1207, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 462; Pub. L. 99–223, § 5(a), Dec. 28, 1985, 99 Stat. 1739, related to educational travel benefits.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Pub. L. 105–261, div. C, title XXXV, § 3507(a), Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 2269, provided that the repeals made by section 3507(a) are effective 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time), Dec. 30, 1999, and any right or condition of employment provided for in, or arising from, the repealed provisions is terminated.
22 U.S.C. § 3648 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3648. Privileges and immunities of certain employees
The Secretary of Defense shall designate those officers and employees of the Commission and other individuals entitled to the privileges and immunities accorded under paragraph 3 of Article VIII of the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977. The Department of State shall furnish to the Republic of Panama a list of the names of such officers, employees, and other individuals and shall notify the Republic of Panama of any subsequent additions to or deletions from the list.
(Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1208, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 463.)
22 U.S.C. § 3649 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3649. Applicability of certain benefits
Chapter 81 of title 5, relating to compensation for work injuries, chapters 83 and 84 of such title 5, relating to retirement, chapter 87 of such title 5, relating to life insurance, and chapter 89 of such title 5, relating to health insurance, are applicable to Commission employees, except any individual—
(1) who is not a citizen of the United States;
(2) whose initial appointment by the Commission occurs after October 1, 1979; and
(3) who is covered by the Social Security System of the Republic of Panama pursuant to any provision of the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977 and related agreements.
(Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1209, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 463; Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXV, § 3527, Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2861.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Pub. L. 104–201 substituted “Applicability of certain benefits” for “Inapplicability of certain benefits to certain noncitizens” in section catchline and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text was comprised of subsec. (a) of section 1209 of Pub. L. 96–70 which read as follows: “Chapter 81 of title 5, relating to compensation for work injuries, chapter 83 of such title 5, relating to civil service retirement, chapter 87 of such title 5, relating to life insurance, and chapter 89 of such title 5, relating to health insurance, are inapplicable to any individual—
“(1) who is not a citizen of the United States;
“(2) whose initial appointment by the Commission occurs after October 1, 1979; and
“(3) who is covered by the Social Security System of the Republic of Panama pursuant to any provision of the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977 and related agreements.”
Prior to amendment, section 1209 also contained subsecs. (b) and (c) which amended sections 8701 and 8901 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
22 U.S.C. § 3651 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3651. Definitions
As used in this subpart—
(1) “agency” means—
(A) the Commission, and
(B) any other Executive agency or the Smithsonian Institution, to the extent of any election in effect under section 3652(b) of this title;
(2) “position” means a civilian position in the Commission, or in any other agency if a substantial portion of the duties and responsibilities are performed in the Republic of Panama; and
(3) “employee” means an individual serving in a position.
(Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1211, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 463; Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXV, §§ 3529, 3548(b)(1), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2862, 2869.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 104–201, § 3548(b)(1), which directed substitution of “section 3652(b)” for “section 3652(B)(2)” could not be executed because the phrase “section 3652(B)(2)” did not appear after amendment by Pub. L. 104–201, § 3529. See below.
Pub. L. 104–201, § 3529, amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (B) read as follows: “an Executive agency or the Smithsonian Institution, to the extent of any election in effect under section 3652(b)(2) of this title;”.
22 U.S.C. § 3653 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3653. Employment standards
The Commission shall establish written standards for—
(1) determining the qualifications and fitness of employees and of candidates for employment in positions; and
(2) selecting individuals for appointment, promotion, or transfer to positions.
The standards shall conform to the provisions of this subpart, any regulations prescribed thereunder, and the Panama Canal Employment System.
(Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1213, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 464; Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXV, § 3531, Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2863.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Pub. L. 104–201 substituted “The Commission” for “The head of each agency” in introductory provisions.
heading: Coordination of Pay and Employment Practices
text: For provisions requiring consultations with the Secretary of Defense for agencies under this subpart with respect to the establishment of rates of pay and other matters deemed appropriate by the Secretary in order to develop compatible or unified systems of basic pay and employment practices, see section 1–201 of Ex. Ord. No. 12215, May 27, 1980, 45 F.R. 36043, set out as a note under section 3601 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 3654 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3654. Repealed. Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXV, § 3532, Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2863
text: Section, Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1214, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 465, related to an interim, continuing application of Canal Zone Merit System, as in effect on Sept. 30, 1979, until Panama Canal Employment System was established and in effect.
22 U.S.C. § 3655 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3655. Repealed. Pub. L. 105–85, div. C, title XXXV, § 3523(a)(1), Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2064
text: Section, Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1215, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 465, related to establishment and revision of basic pay.
22 U.S.C. § 3656 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3656. Uniform application of standards and rates
The standards established pursuant to section 3653 of this title and the rates of basic pay established pursuant to section 3642 of this title shall be applied without regard to whether the employee or individual concerned is a citizen of the United States or a citizen of the Republic of Panama.
(Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1216, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 465; Pub. L. 105–85, div. C, title XXXV, § 3523(c)(1), Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2065.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1997—Pub. L. 105–85 substituted “section 3642” for “section 3655”.
22 U.S.C. § 3658 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3658. Benefits based on basic pay
For the purpose of determining—
(1) amounts of compensation for disability or death under chapter 81 of title 5, relating to compensation for work injuries;
(2) benefits under subchapter III of chapter 83 or chapter 84 of title 5, relating to retirement;
(3) amounts of insurance under chapter 87 of title 5, relating to life insurance;
(4) amounts of overtime pay or other premium pay;
(5) annual leave benefits; and
(6) any other benefits related to basic pay;
the basic pay of each employee shall include the rate of basic pay established for his position under section 3642 of this title plus the amount of any additional compensation provided under section 3657(a) 1 of this title.
(Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1218, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 466; Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXV, § 3534, Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2863; Pub. L. 105–85, div. C, title XXXV, § 3523(c)(2), Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2065.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 3657(a) of this title, referred to in text, was repealed by Pub. L. 105–261, div. C, title XXXV, § 3507(a), Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 2269.
heading: Amendments
text: 1997—Pub. L. 105–85, in concluding provisions, substituted “section 3642” for “section 3655” and “section 3657(a)” for “section 3657”.
1996—Par. (2). Pub. L. 104–201 amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) read as follows: “benefits under subchapter III of chapter 83 of title 5, relating to civil service retirement;”.
heading: Coordination of Pay and Employment Practices
text: For provisions requiring consultations with the Secretary of Defense for agencies under this subpart with respect to the establishment of rates of pay and other matters deemed appropriate by the Secretary in order to develop compatible or unified systems of basic pay and employment practices, see section 1–201 of Ex. Ord. No. 12215, May 27, 1980, 45 F.R. 36043, set out as a note under section 3601 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 3659 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3659. Repealed. Pub. L. 105–85, div. C, title XXXV, § 3523(a)(2), Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2064
text: Section, Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1219, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 466, related to salary protection upon conversion of pay rate.
22 U.S.C. § 3660 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3660. Review and adjustment of classifications, grades, and pay level
An employee may request at any time that the employee’s agency—
(1) review the classification of the employee’s position or the grade or pay level for the employee’s position, or both; and
(2) revise or adjust that classification, grade or pay level, or both, as the case may be.
The request for review and revision or adjustment shall be submitted and adjudicated in accordance with the regularly established appeals procedures of the agency.
(Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1220, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 466.)
22 U.S.C. § 3661 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3661. Panama Canal Board of Appeals; duties
(a) Subject to the provisions of this part, the Commission shall prescribe regulations establishing a Panama Canal Board of Appeals. The regulations shall provide for the number of members of the Board and their appointment, compensation, and terms of office, the selection of a Chairman of the Board, the appointment and compensation of the Board’s employees, and other appropriate matters relating to the Board.
(b) The Board shall review and determine the appeals of employees in accordance with section 3662 of this title. The decisions of the Board shall conform to the provisions of this subpart.
(Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1221, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 466; Pub. L. 105–85, div. C, title XXXV, § 3548, Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2073.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1997—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–85 substituted “Commission” for “President”.
22 U.S.C. § 3662 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3662. Appeals to Board; procedures
(a) Persons entitled to appeal; form; time
An employee may appeal to the Panama Canal Board of Appeals from an adverse determination made by an agency under section 3660 of this title. The appeal shall be made in writing within a reasonable time (as specified in regulations prescribed by, or under the authority of, the Commission) after the date of the transmittal by the agency to the employee of written notice of the adverse determination.
(b) Personal appearance
The Board may authorize, in connection with an appeal pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, a personal appearance before the Board by the employee, or by a representative of the employee designated for that purpose.
(c) Consideration of evidence; decision
After investigation and consideration of the evidence submitted, the Board shall—
(1) prepare a written decision on the appeal;
(2) transmit its decision to the agency concerned; and
(3) transmit copies of the decision to the employee concerned or to the designated representative.
(d) Finality of decision
The decision of the Board on any question or other matter relating to an appeal is final and conclusive. The agency concerned shall take action in accordance with the decision of the Board.
(Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1222, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 467; Pub. L. 105–85, div. C, title XXXV, § 3548, Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2073.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1997—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–85 substituted “Commission” for “President”.
22 U.S.C. § 3663 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3663. Repealed. Pub. L. 105–261, div. C, title XXXV, § 3508(a), Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 2269
text: Section, Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1223, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 467; Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXV, § 3535, Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2863, related to the Central Examining Office.
22 U.S.C. § 3665 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3665. Repealed. Pub. L. 105–85, div. C, title XXXV, § 3523(a)(3), Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2065
text: Section, Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1225(b), Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 468, related to minimum pay level and minimum annual increases.
22 U.S.C. § 3672 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3672. Placement
(a) Citizens separated from employment with Panama Canal Company or Canal Zone Government
Any citizen of the United States—
(1) who, on March 31, 1979, was an employee of the Panama Canal Company or the Canal Zone Government;
(2) who separates or is scheduled to separate on or after such date for any reason other than misconduct or delinquency; and
(3) who is not placed in another appropriate position in the Government of the United States in the Republic of Panama;
shall, upon the employee’s request, be accorded appropriate assistance for placement in vacant positions in the Government of the United States in the United States.
(b) Citizens eliminated from employment with Executive agency or Canal Zone Government as a result of implementation of Panama Canal Treaty of 1977
Any citizen of the United States—
(1) who, on March 31, 1979, was employed in the Canal Zone as an employee of an Executive agency (other than the Panama Canal Company or the Canal Zone Government) or the Smithsonian Institution;
(2) whose position is eliminated as the result of the implementation of any provision of the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977 and related agreements; and
(3) who is not appointed to another appropriate position in the Government of the United States in the Republic of Panama;
shall, upon the employee’s request, be accorded appropriate assistance for placement in vacant positions in the Government of the United States in the United States.
(c) Establishment and administration of program by Office of Personnel Management
The Office of Personnel Management shall establish and administer a Government-wide placement program for all eligible employees who request appointment to positions under this section.
(d) Effective date
The provisions of this section shall take effect on September 27, 1979.
(Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1232, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 470.)
22 U.S.C. § 3683 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3683. Repealed. Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXV, § 3546(a)(6), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2868
text: Section, Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1246, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 476; Pub. L. 100–203, title V, § 5428(a), Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1330–274, authorized Commission to purchase artificial limbs or other appliances for persons who were injured in service of Isthmian Canal Commission or of Panama Canal before Sept. 7, 1916.
22 U.S.C. § 3691 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3691. Individuals considered employees
(a) Individuals considered employees for purposes of certain sections
For the purposes of sections 3646,1 3671, and 3672 of this title, including any amendment made by sections 1231, 1241, and 1242 of this Act, the United States Attorney for the District of the Canal Zone and the Assistant United States Attorneys and their clerical assistants, and the United States Marshal for the District of the Canal Zone and his deputies and clerical assistants shall be considered employees of the Commission.
(b) Individuals considered employees for certain purposes
For the purposes of this Act, including any amendment made by this Act, the Executive Director of the Canal Zone Civilian Personnel Policy Coordinating Board, the Manager, Central Examining Office, and their staffs shall be considered to have been employees of the Panama Canal Company with respect to service in those positions before October 1, 1979, and as employees of the Commission with respect to service in those positions on or after that date.
(Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1261(a), (b), Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 476.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 3646 of this title, referred to in subsec. (a), was repealed by Pub. L. 105–261, div. C, title XXXV, § 3507(a), Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 2269.
Section 1231 of this Act, referred to in subsec. (a), amended sections 5595, 5724a, and 8102 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
Section 1241 of this Act, referred to in subsec. (a), amended section 8336 of Title 5 and enacted provisions set out as notes thereunder.
Section 1242 of this Act, referred to in subsec. (a), amended section 8339 of Title 5 and enacted provisions set out as notes thereunder.
This Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 96–70, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 452, known as the Panama Canal Act of 1979, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3601 of this title and Tables.
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1261(c), Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 476, provided that: “The provisions of this section [enacting this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Sept. 27, 1979].”
22 U.S.C. § 3711 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3711. Repealed. Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXV, § 3546(a)(8), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2868
text: Section, Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1301, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 477; Pub. L. 100–203, title V, § 5428(e), Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1330–274, directed that, on Oct. 1, 1979, unexpended balances of Canal Zone Government appropriations accounts be covered into general fund of Treasury, repealed any appropriations to which expenditures under such accounts had been chargeable before Oct. 1, 1979, and authorized Commission to pay claims or make payments chargeable to such accounts.
22 U.S.C. § 3712a (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3712a. Authority to lease office space
Notwithstanding section 210 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 490),1 the Commission is authorized to negotiate directly and enter into contracts for the lease of, and for improvements to, real property in the United States for use by the Commission as office space, on such terms as the Commission considers to be in the interest of the United States, and to make direct payments therefor.
(Pub. L. 100–203, title V, § 5415, Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1330–270.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 210 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 490), referred to in text, was section 210 of act June 30, 1949, ch. 288, as amended, which was classified to section 490 of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, and was repealed and reenacted as sections 581 to 584, 588 and 589 and parts of sections 585 to 587 and 592 of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §§ 1, 6(b), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062, 1304. For disposition of section 490 of former Title 40, see Table at beginning of Title 40.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987, and not as part of the Panama Canal Act of 1979 which comprises this chapter.