Sec. 160. STATUS OF CORPS MEMBERS AND CORPS PERSONNEL UNDER FEDERAL LAW
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## SEC. 160 STATUS OF CORPS MEMBERS AND CORPS PERSONNEL UNDER FEDERAL LAW **[**[42 U.S.C. 12620](/us/usc/t42/s12620)**]** ###
(a)In General Except as otherwise provided in this section, members of the National Civilian Community Corps shall not, by reason of their status as such members, be considered Federal employees or be subject to the provisions of law relating to Federal employment. ###
(b)Work-Related Injuries ####
(1)In general For purposes of subchapter I of chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, relating to the compensation of Federal employees for work injuries, members of the Corps shall be considered as employees of the United States within the meaning of the term “**employee**”, as defined in section 8101 of such title. ####
(2)Special rule In the application of the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to a person referred to in paragraph (1), the person shall not be considered to be in the performance of duty while absent from the person's assigned post of duty unless the absence is authorized in accordance with procedures prescribed by the Director. ###
(c)Tort Claims Procedure A member of the Corps shall be considered an employee of the United States for purposes of chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, relating to tort claims liability and procedure.
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STATUS OF CORPS MEMBERS AND CORPS PERSONNEL UNDER FEDERAL LAW
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