# 5 C.F.R. § 9701.104 (2026): Scope of authority

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## Section

- **Citation:** 5 C.F.R. § 9701.104 (2026)
- **Heading:** Scope of authority
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 5 CFR: Administrative Personnel / Chapter XCVII: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY—OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT) / Part 9701: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM / Subpart A: General Provisions / § 9701.104: § 9701.104   Scope of authority.

## Text

Subject to the requirements and limitations in 5 U.S.C. 9701, the provisions in the following chapters of title 5, U.S. Code, and any related regulations, may be waived or modified in exercising the authority in 5 U.S.C. 9701:
(a) Chapter 43, dealing with performance appraisal systems;
(b) Chapter 51, dealing with General Schedule job classification;
(c) Chapter 53, dealing with pay for General Schedule employees, pay and job grading for Federal Wage System employees, and pay for certain other employees;
(d) Chapter 71, dealing with labor relations;
(e) Chapter 75, dealing with adverse actions and certain other actions; and
(f) Chapter 77, dealing with the appeal of adverse actions and certain other actions.

## Nearby sections

- [5 C.F.R. § 9701.101 (2026) § 9701.101   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P9701_S9701_101.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 9701.102 (2026) § 9701.102   Eligibility and coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P9701_S9701_102.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 9701.103 (2026) § 9701.103   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P9701_S9701_103.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 9701.104 (2026) § 9701.104   Scope of authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P9701_S9701_104.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 9701.105 (2026) § 9701.105   Continuing collaboration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P9701_S9701_105.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 9701.106 (2026) § 9701.106   Relationship to other provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P9701_S9701_106.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 9701.107 (2026) § 9701.107   Program evaluation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P9701_S9701_107.md)

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