33 U.S.C. § 4215 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 4215. Volunteer status

The Secretary of Commerce may accept, without regard to the civil service classification laws, rules, or regulations, the services of the Foundation, the Board, and the officers and employees of the Board, without compensation from the Department of Commerce, as volunteers in the performance of the functions authorized in this subchapter.