Biden's nominees Vice Chair Raymond Limon and Member Tristan Leavitt were sworn in to the MSPB, leading to the restoration of a quorum. History It was established as an independent agency by Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1978 (, ), effective January 1, 1979, in accordance with EO 12107 (), December 28, 1978, and the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (), October 13, 1978. See also Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations Douglas Factors Whistleblower Protection Act Notes References External links United States Merit Systems Protection Board in the Federal Register MSPB Case Statistics FY 2007-2010 and Annual Reports FY 1979-2010 (privately owned website) 1979 establishments in the United States Courts and tribunals established in 1979