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Code · U.S. Code · Title 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS · CHAPTER 43— NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION COMMISSIONED OFFICER CORPS · SUBCHAPTER II— APPOINTMENT AND PROMOTION OF OFFICERS · § 3026

§ 3026. Appointments and promotions to permanent grades

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(a)In general Appointments in and promotions to all permanent grades, other than a grade described in subsection (b), shall be made by the President.
(b)Flag Officers Appointments in and promotions to the grade of rear admiral (upper half) or above shall be made by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(Pub. L. 107–372, title II, § 226, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3085; Pub. L. 112–166, § 2(gg)(1), Aug. 10, 2012, 126 Stat. 1290; Pub. L. 119–60, div. H, title LXXXIV, § 8401(b), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1908.)
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  • Pub. L. 107–372, title II, § 226
  • 116 Stat. 3085
  • Pub. L. 112–166, § 2(gg)(1)
  • 126 Stat. 1290
  • Pub. L. 119–60, div. H, title LXXXIV, § 8401(b)
  • 139 Stat. 1908
  • section 853i(a) of this title
  • Pub. L. 107–372
  • Pub. L. 119–60
  • Pub. L. 112–166
  • section 6(a) of Pub. L. 112–166
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 107–372, title II, § 226
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 119–60, div. H, title LXXXIV, § 8401(b)
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