[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 5, Volume 2]
[Revised as of January 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 5CFR842.207]

[Page 284]
 
                    TITLE 5--ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
 
          CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
 
PART 842_FEDERAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM_BASIC ANNUITY--Table of Contents
 
                          Subpart B_Eligibility
 
Sec. 842.207  Air traffic controllers.

    (a) An employee who separates from service, except by removal for 
cause or charges of delinquency or misconduct, is entitled to an 
annuity--
    (1) After completing 25 years of service as an air traffic 
controller; or
    (2) After becoming age 50 and completing 20 years of service as an 
air traffic controller.
    (b) An annuity payable under paragraph (a) of this section commences 
on the first day of the month following separation.