# 6 C.F.R. § 158.502 (2026): Exemption from other laws regarding appointment

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P158_S158_502

## Section

- **Citation:** 6 C.F.R. § 158.502 (2026)
- **Heading:** Exemption from other laws regarding appointment
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 6 CFR: Domestic Security / Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY / Part 158: CYBERSECURITY TALENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (CTMS) / Subpart E: Acquiring Talent / § 158.502: § 158.502   Exemption from other laws regarding appointment.

## Text

The provisions of the following laws, among other similar laws, do not apply under CTMS, to the DHS-CS, or to talent management involving the individuals described in § 158.103:
(a) The following provisions of 5 U.S.C.:
(1) Section 3320 regarding selection and appointment in the excepted service; and
(2) Chapter 51 regarding classification; and
(b) The following provisions of 5 CFR:
(1) Part 211 regarding veteran preference;
(2) Part 302 regarding employment in the excepted service (except § 302.203 regarding disqualifying factors);
(3) Part 352 regarding reemployment rights (except subpart C regarding detail and transfer of Federal employees to international organizations); and
(4) Part 511 regarding classification under the General Schedule.

## Nearby sections

- [6 C.F.R. § 158.501 (2026) § 158.501   Talent acquisition system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P158_S158_501.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 158.502 (2026) § 158.502   Exemption from other laws regarding appointment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P158_S158_502.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 158.510 (2026) § 158.510   Strategic recruitment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P158_S158_510.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 158.511 (2026) § 158.511   Outreach and sourcing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P158_S158_511.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 158.512 (2026) § 158.512   Interview expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P158_S158_512.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 158.520 (2026) § 158.520   Assessment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P158_S158_520.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 158.521 (2026) § 158.521   Employment eligibility requirements and employment-related criteria.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P158_S158_521.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 158.522 (2026) § 158.522   Selection and appointment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P158_S158_522.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 158.523 (2026) § 158.523   Appointment types and circumstances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P158_S158_523.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 158.524 (2026) § 158.524   Initial service period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P158_S158_524.md)
- [6 C.F.R. § 158.525 (2026) § 158.525   Hiring of former DHS-CS employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T6_P158_S158_525.md)

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