§ 10.1 Definitions.
For purposes of this rule—
(a) 'Agency' means an Executive agency as defined in Rule IX, but does not include a Government corporation or the Government Accountability Office; and
(b) 'Merit system principles' means the principles for Federal personnel management that are set forth in section 2301(b) of title 5, United States Code.[E.O. 13197, 66 FR 7853, Jan. 25, 2001, as amended at 91 FR 52479, Aug. 14, 2026]