Section 752.202 - Standard for action(a) An agency may take action under this subpart for such cause as will promote the efficiency of the service as set forth in 5 U.S.C. 7503(a) .(b) An agency may not take a suspension against an employee on the basis of any reason prohibited by 5 U.S.C. 2302 . 74 FR 63532 , Dec. 4, 2009, as amended at 85 FR 65985 , Oct. 16, 2020; 87 FR 67782 , Nov. 10, 2022 85 FR 65985 , 11/16/2020; 87 FR 67782 , 12/12/2022