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f. Bargaining unit employees who submit a signed SF-52-B request specifyingretirement/resignation during the RIF period will not be allowed to withdraw their request if theywould then be affected by the RIF.g. In the event of a tie between competing employees, the OPM approved method of using arandom number approach based upon the last digit of the Social Security Account Number will beapplied.h. Employees will be assigned to positions requiring drug abuse testing, physical agilitytesting, a Commercial Drivers License and/or probationary period for placement in Supervisory/Managerial positions without having to take the required tests. After assignment, employees willbe issued a notification letter and condition of employment form and the appropriate test/certification will be accomplished by the employee.i. As a general exception, placement offers may be made that would result in supervisoryrelationships between relatives when the employee's rights cannot be satisfied otherwise.However, after the offers have been made and accepted, but prior to the effective date of the RIF,approval for individual exceptions will be requested from the activity commander.j. The "fully qualified" requirement is applicable in displacement through bump or retreat ofany employee. For assignment to a vacancy, OPM qualifications may be waived as determined bythe Employer.ARTICLE 32OUT-PLACEMENT66