# 5 C.F.R. § 1210.5 (2026): Determination of the Secretary effecting a removal or transfer; required notice of expedited procedures; initial disclosures

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1210_S1210_5

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 C.F.R. § 1210.5 (2026)
- **Heading:** Determination of the Secretary effecting a removal or transfer; required notice of expedited procedures; initial disclosures
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 5 CFR: Administrative Personnel / Chapter II: MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD / Part 1210: PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES FOR AN APPEAL OF A REMOVAL OR TRANSFER OF A SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE EMPLOYEE BY THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS / § 1210.5: § 1210.5   Determination of the Secretary effecting a removal or transfer › required notice of expedited procedures › initial disclosures.

## Text

An agency notice of a removal or transfer pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 713 must include the following:
(a) A statement identifying the action taken based on the Secretary's determination, stating the factual reasons for the charge(s), and statement setting forth the basis for the Secretary's determination that the performance or misconduct warrants removal or transfer.
(b) Notice regarding the Board's expedited procedures applicable to an appeal. Such notice shall include a copy of this part and access to the remainder of the Board's adjudicatory regulations.
(c) A copy of the materials the Secretary relied upon to remove or transfer the appellant (normally referred to as the “response file”).
(d) The name and contact information of the agency's representative for any appeal filed with the MSPB under this part.
(e) Notice that MSPB appeals must be filed with the appropriate Board regional or field office. See § 1201.4(d) of this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [5 C.F.R. § 1210.1 (2026) § 1210.1   Authority to issue decisions under this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1210_S1210_1.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1210.2 (2026) § 1210.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1210_S1210_2.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1210.3 (2026) § 1210.3   Application of practices and procedures to appeals filed under this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1210_S1210_3.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1210.4 (2026) § 1210.4   Waiver of MSPB regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1210_S1210_4.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1210.5 (2026) § 1210.5   Determination of the Secretary effecting a removal or transfer; required notice of expedited procedures; initial disclosures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1210_S1210_5.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1210.6 (2026) § 1210.6   Electronic filing procedures; expedited filing procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1210_S1210_6.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1210.7 (2026) § 1210.7   Filing an appeal and a response to an appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1210_S1210_7.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1210.8 (2026) § 1210.8   Stay requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1210_S1210_8.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1210.9 (2026) § 1210.9   Disclosures of information required with initial appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1210_S1210_9.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1210.10 (2026) § 1210.10   Representatives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1210_S1210_10.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1210.11 (2026) § 1210.11   Initial status conference; scheduling the hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1210_S1210_11.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1210.12 (2026) § 1210.12   Discovery.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1210_S1210_12.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1210.13 (2026) § 1210.13   Deadlines for filing motions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1210_S1210_13.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1210.14 (2026) § 1210.14   Sanctions for failure to meet deadlines.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1210_S1210_14.md)

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