United States. Congress

“ Direct Hire Authority- ` (1) IN GENERAL- Notwithstanding section 3304 and sections 3309 through 3318 of title 5, United States Code, the head of the loan guarantee program under this title (referred to in this subsection as the `Executive Director') may, on a determination that there is a severe shortage of candidates or a severe hiring need for particular positions to carry out the functions of this title, recruit and directly appoint highly qualified critical personnel with specialized knowledge important to the function of the programs under this title into the competitive service. ”

“ Provided further, That funds provided under this heading shall only be allocated to programs, projects or activities that heretofore received funds provided in Acts making appropriations available for Energy and Water Development and that are selected using only the following criteria in order of priority: programs, projects or activities that can be commenced quickly; programs, projects or activities that will create immediate employment; programs, projects or activities that will be executed by contract or direct hire of temporary labor ”

“ SUNSET- The authority provided under paragraph (1) shall terminate on January 1, 2011. ` (m) Multiple Sites- Notwithstanding any contrary requirement (including any provision under part 609.12 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations) an eligible project may be located on 2 or more non-contiguous sites in the United States.'. ”