Comment Number: 05-02582-EREG-68-d7391-c32010
Received: 2/25/2005 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:

Comments on proposed regulations for the
Department of Defense National Security Personnel System
RIN 3206AK76/0790-AH82
Revise 9901.914 Obligation as required under [proposed 9901.913]
[use proposed 910(e)]

(a) When an obligation exists under ยง 9901.913, management will provide the exclusive representative an opportunity to present its views and recommendations regarding the exercise of an authority under paragraph (a) of this section, and the parties will bargain at the level of recognition (unless otherwise delegated below that level, at their mutual agreement) over otherwise negotiable appropriate arrangements as set forth in paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this section.
(b) Appropriate arrangements for employees adversely affected by the exercise of any authority under paragraph (a)(3) of section 9901.910 and procedures which management officials and supervisors will observe in exercising any authority under paragraph (a)(3) of section 9901.910.
(c) Appropriate arrangements for employees adversely affected by the exercise of any authority under paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) of section 9901.910, provided that the effects of such exercise is foreseeable, substantial, and significant in terms of both impact and duration on the bargaining unit, or on those employees in that part of the bargaining unit affected by the change.
(d) In paragraph (c) of this section, appropriate arrangements within the duty to bargain include proposals on matters such as personal hardships and safety measures.
(i) In paragraph (c) of this section, appropriate arrangements within the duty to bargain do not include proposals on matters such as--
(1) The routine assignment to specific duties, shifts, or work on a regular or overtime basis; and
(2) Pay or credit for work not actually performed.