When used in these procedures:
    
    
        
        (a) 
        
            Order means Executive Order No. 10988;
     
    
        
        (b) 
        
            Agency, employee organization, and employee have the same meaning as in the Order;
     
    
        
        (c) 
        
            Recognition means recognition which is or may be accorded to an employee organization pursuant to the provisions of the Order;
     
    
        
        (d) 
        
            Secretary means the Secretary of Labor.