847.505—When transfer occurs.
               		
               	 	
               	 	
               	 	               	 	               	 	               	 	               	 	
               	 	
    
        
        (a) 
         OPM, the Department of Defense, and the U.S. Coast Guard will transfer the amount specified in  § 847.504 as soon as practicable after receipt of an election of retirement coverage under subpart D of this part.
     
    
        
        (b) 
         The transfer of contributions may not be delayed until the employee retires or separates from service.