33 USC 3028 - Positions of importance and responsibility

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 10, 2026

§ 3028.

Positions of importance and responsibility

(a)

Designation of positions

(b)

Assignment of officers to designated positions

(c)

Director of NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps and Assistant Administrator for Marine and Aviation Operations

(d)

Grade

(1)

Temporary appointment to grade designated for position

(2)

Reversion to permanent grade

(e)

Limit on number of officers appointed

(f)

Pay and allowances

(g)

Effect of appointment

An appointment of an officer under this section—

(1)

does not vacate the permanent grade held by the officer; and

(2)

creates a vacancy on the active list.

(Pub. L. 107–372, title II, § 228, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3086; Pub. L. 112–166, § 2(gg)(2), Aug. 10, 2012, 126 Stat. 1290; Pub. L. 116–259, title III, § 303, Dec. 23, 2020, 134 Stat. 1171; Pub. L. 119–60, div. H, title LXXXIV, § 8401(a)(1), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1907.)

cite as: 33 USC 3028