Comment Number: 05-02582-EREG-252-d7391-c32404
Received: 3/16/2005 8:00:00 AM
Subject: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Request for Comment
Title: National Security Personnel System
CFR Citation: 5 CFR Chapter XCIX and Part 9901
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Comments:

Subpart E Staffing and Employment 9901.609 RIF

The 60 day advanced notice period should be lengthened to 180 days. More time should be allowed for employees to adjust to the RIF conditions, and make appropriate plans. Many people in federal service have not actively searched for new employment in many years.