CFR›Title 5›Chapter I›Part 337›5 CFR Part 337 Subpart B Citation5 CFR Part 337 Subpart BContainsSections § 337.201–§ 337.206CorpusDaily eCFRDisplayed edition2026-09-29Last updated2026-09-29 Subpart B—Direct-Hire Authority Sections § 337.201 § 337.201 Coverage and purpose. § 337.202 § 337.202 Definitions. § 337.203 § 337.203 Public notice requirements. § 337.204 § 337.204 Severe shortage of candidates. § 337.205 § 337.205 Critical hiring needs. § 337.206 § 337.206 Terminations, modifications, extensions, and reporting. Authority5 U.S.C. 1104(a), 1302, 2302, 3301, 3302, 3304, 3319, 5364; E.O. 10577, 3 CFR 1954-1958 Comp., p. 218; 33 FR 12423, Sept. 4, 1968; and 45 FR 18365, Mar. 21, 1980; 116 Stat. 2135, 2290; 117 Stat. 1392, 1665; and E.O. 13833.Source69 FR 33275, June 15, 2004, unless otherwise noted.