# 6 CFR § 158.502: Exemption from other laws regarding appointment

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.502

## Section

- **Citation:** 6 CFR § 158.502
- **Heading:** Exemption from other laws regarding appointment
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 6—Domestic Security > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY > PART 158—CYBERSECURITY TALENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (CTMS) > Subpart E—Acquiring Talent > Talent Acquisition System

## 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 CFR § 158.501 § 158.501 Talent acquisition system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.501.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.502 § 158.502 Exemption from other laws regarding appointment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.502.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.510 § 158.510 Strategic recruitment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.510.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.511 § 158.511 Outreach and sourcing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.511.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.512 § 158.512 Interview expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.512.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.520 § 158.520 Assessment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.520.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.521 § 158.521 Employment eligibility requirements and employment-related criteria.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.521.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.522 § 158.522 Selection and appointment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.522.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.523 § 158.523 Appointment types and circumstances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.523.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.524 § 158.524 Initial service period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.524.md)
- [6 CFR § 158.525 § 158.525 Hiring of former DHS-CS employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-158.525.md)

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