General
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In accordance with 5 CFR 330.207(b), an agency may designate a different local commuting area(s) as needed (such as that of the local commuting area of the organization from which the remote employee is or will be separated) to maximize RPL placement assistance to remote employees. This is a discretionary authority an agency may use if an agency has, or will have, no competitive service positions remaining in the local commuting area from which an RPL eligible working remotely was or will be separated under 5 CFR part 351. When exercising this option an agency should take into consideration the size and locations of its workforce, available vacancies, and available funds.