1990—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 101–509 amended seventh sentence generally, substituting “determined under section 5372 of title 5” for “not less than that prescribed for GS–16 under section 5332 of title 5”.
1978—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 95–251 substituted “administrative law judge” for “hearing examiner”.
Amendment by Pub. L. 101–509 effective on such date as the President shall determine, but not earlier than 90 days, and not later than 180 days, after