[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 5, Volume 2, Parts 700 to 1199] [Revised as of January 1, 2001] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 5CFR847.505] [Page 361] TITLE 5--ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (Continued) PART 847--ELECTIONS OF RETIREMENT COVERAGE BY CURRENT AND FORMER EMPLOYEES OF NONAPPROPRIATED FUND INSTRUMENTALITIES--Table of Contents Subpart E--Transfers of Contributions Under the Retroactive Provisions Sec. 847.505 When transfer occurs. (a) OPM, the Department of Defense, and the U.S. Coast Guard will transfer the amount specified in Sec. 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.