§ 841.301 Purpose

5 CFR 841.301(a)(a) This subpart explains—

5 CFR 841.301(a)(1)(1) The procedures that employees. separated employees, retirees, and survivors must follow in applying for benefits under FERS;

5 CFR 841.301(a)(2)(2) The procedures that OPM will generally follow in determining eligibility for benefits under FERS;

5 CFR 841.301(a)(3)(3) The appeal rights available to claimants adversely affected by OPM decisions under FERS; and

5 CFR 841.301(a)(4)(4) The special rules for processing competing claimant cases under FERS.

5 CFR 841.301(b)(b) This subpart does not apply to processing—

5 CFR 841.301(b)(1)(1) Forfeiture of annuity for conviction of certain criminal offenses relating to national security under subchapter II of chapter 83 of title 5, United States Code (processed under subpart K of part 831 of this chapter);

5 CFR 841.301(b)(2)(2) Court orders affecting FERS benefits (processed under subpart I of this part); or

5 CFR 841.301(b)(3)(3) Collection of debts due to the United States (processed under part 845 of this chapter).