§ 3581. Definitions

For the purpose of this subchapter—

• (1) “agency” means—
  • (A) an Executive agency;
  • (B) a military department; and
  • (C) an employing authority in the legislative branch;
• (2) “employee” means an employee in or under an agency;
• (3) “international organization” means a public international organization or international-organization preparatory commission in which the Government of the United States participates;
• (4) “transfer” means the change of position by an employee from an agency to an international organization; and
• (5) “reemployment” means—
  • (A) the reemployment of an employee under section 3582(b) of this title ; or
  • (B) the reemployment of a Congressional employee within 90 days from his separation from an international organization;