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Dissenting Opinion of Chairman Cabaniss:

      I respectfully dissent from my colleagues as to the conclusion they reach regarding the contrary to law exception. Based upon the following, I would sustain that exception and set the aside the award.

      In reaching this conclusion, I note that the regulations implementing 5 U.S.C. § 5544 do establish guidance as to how to calculate the basic rate of pay of these employees: 5 C.F.R. § 532.503(a)(1) mandates that these employees "shall be paid overtime pay in accordance with part 551 of this chapter." In that regard, 5 C.F.R. § 551.511 sets forth guidance regarding how to determine an employee's "regular rate of pay.