33 U.S.C. § 3033 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 3033. Suspension during war or emergency

In time of emergency declared by the President or by the Congress, and in time of war, the President is authorized, in the President's discretion, to suspend the operation of all or any part of the provisions of law pertaining to promotion of commissioned officers of the Administration.