§ 451.201 Authority and coverage

5 CFR 451.201(a)(a) Under chapter 45 of title 5, United States Code, the President may pay a cash award to and incur necessary expenses for the honorary recognition of an employee who:

5 CFR 451.201(b)(b) Awards granted under paragraph (a) of this section are subject to the restrictions as specified in § 451.105.

5 CFR 451.201(b)(1)(1) By his/her suggestion, invention or other personal effort contributes to the efficiency, economy, or other improvement of Government operations, or achieves a significant reduction in paperwork; or

5 CFR 451.201(b)(2)(2) Performs an exceptionally meritorious special act or service in the public interest in connection with or related to official employment.

5 CFR 451.201(c)(c) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, this subpart applies to employees as defined by section 2105 of title 5, United States Code.

5 CFR 451.201(d)(d) This subpart applies to agencies as defined in section 4501 of title 5, United States Code.