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Regulations Issued by or Affecting OGE and Its Mission

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5 C.F.R. PART 2635 - STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH

Subpart A - General Provisions
Sec. 2635.101 Basic obligation of Public Service.
Sec. 2635.102 Definitions.
Sec. 2635.103 Applicability to members of the uniformed services.
Sec. 2635.104 Applicability to employees on detail.
Sec. 2635.105 Supplemental agency regulations.
Sec. 2635.106 Disciplinary and corrective action.
Sec. 2635.107 Ethics advice.
Subpart B - Gifts From Outside Sources
Sec. 2635.201 Overview.
Sec. 2635.202 General standards.
Sec. 2635.203 Definitions.
Sec. 2635.204 Exceptions.
Sec. 2635.205 Proper disposition of prohibited gifts.
Subpart C - Gifts Between Employees
Sec. 2635.301 Overview.
Sec. 2635.302 General standards.
Sec. 2635.303 Definitions.
Sec. 2635.304 Exceptions.
Subpart D - Conflicting Financial Interests
Sec. 2635.401 Overview.
Sec. 2635.402 Disqualifying financial interests.
Sec. 2635.403 Prohibited financial interests.
Subpart E - Impartiality in Performing Official Duties
Sec. 2635.501 Overview.
Sec. 2635.502 Personal and business relationships.
Sec. 2635.503 Extraordinary payments from former employers.
Subpart F - Seeking Other Employment
Sec. 2635.601 Overview.
Sec. 2635.602 Applicability and related considerations.
Sec. 2635.603 Definitions.
Sec. 2635.604 Disqualification while seeking employment.
Sec. 2635.605 Waiver or authorization permitting participation while seeking employment.
Sec. 2635.606 Disqualification based on an arrangement concerning prospective employment or otherwise after negotiations.
Subpart G - Misuse of Position
Sec. 2635.701 Overview.
Sec. 2635.702 Use of public office for private gain.
Sec. 2635.703 Use of nonpublic information.
Sec. 2635.704 Use of Government property.
Sec. 2635.705 Use of official time.
Subpart H - Outside Activities
Sec. 2635.801 Overview.
Sec. 2635.802 Conflicting outside employment and activities.
Sec. 2635.803 Prior approval for outside employment and activities.
Sec. 2635.804 Outside earned income limitations applicable to certain Presidential appointees and other noncareer employees.
Sec. 2635.805 Service as an expert witness.
Sec. 2635.806 Participation in professional associations. [Reserved]
Sec. 2635.807 Teaching, speaking and writing.
Sec. 2635.808 Fundraising activities.
Sec. 2635.809 Just financial obligations.
Subpart I - Related Statutory Authorities
Sec. 2635.901 General.
Sec. 2635.902 Related statutes.