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Protected
Whistleblower Disclosures
5 U.S.C. §§ 2302(b)(8), 1213
5 U.S.C. §§ 2302(b)(8), 1213
Disclosure Categories
•Violation of any law, rule, or regulation
•Gross mismanagement: substantial risk of significant impact on
mission
•Gross waste of funds: more than debatable expenditure
•Abuse of authority
•Substantial & specific danger to public health &
safety