(a) Definitions.—In this section—
(b) Administrative Leave.—
(1) In general.—
During any calendar year, an agency may place an employee in administrative leave for a period of not more than a total of 10 work days.
(2) Records.—
An agency shall record administrative leave separately from leave authorized under any other provision of law.
(c) Regulations.—
(d) Relation to Other Laws.—
Notwithstanding subsection (a) of section 7421 of title 38, this section shall apply to an employee described in subsection (b) of that section.