5 C.F.R. § 9701.606 Standard for action.
Title 5 - Administrative Personnel
The Department may take an adverse action under this subpart only for such cause as will promote the efficiency of the service. The standards for mandatory removal offenses and actions taken under the national security provisions are set forth in §§9701.607 and 9701.613, respectively.
Title 5: Administrative Personnel
PART 9701—DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Subpart F—Adverse Actions
Requirements for Furlough of 30 Days or Less, Suspension, Demotion, Reduction in Pay, or Removal
§ 9701.606 Standard for action.