In this subpart:
Agency means an “Executive agency,” as defined in 5 U.S.C. 105.
Contribution period means a period of at least 6 weeks beginning on a date to be established by OPM. The Director of OPM may extend the contribution period, if necessary, to meet the requirements of the legislation.
Eligible returnee means an employee who has been a member of the U.S. Armed Forces serving on orders issued under 10 U.S.C. 672(a), 672(g), 673, 673b, 674, 675, or 688 during the Persian Gulf War, and who has returned to, or will return to Federal employment with his or her agency. An employee who, after completing his or her active duty military service, does not return to Federal employment for any reason is not eligible to receive leave contributed to the reservist leave bank.
Leave contributor means an employee who contributes annual leave to the reservist leave bank established under section 361 of Public Law 102-25; 105 Stat. 92 (5 U.S.C. 6361 note).
Persian Gulf War means the period beginning on August 2, 1990, and ending on a date thereafter prescribed by Presidential proclamation or by law. OPM will advise agencies of the ending date for eligibility to receive leave under this program.
Reservist leave bank means the leave bank established by OPM for the purpose of this subpart.