; (B) obtained without procedures required by a provision of law having been followed; or (C) unsupported by substantial evidence. (c) Relation to other provisions of law Section 3592(b)(1) of title 5 and the procedures under section 7543(b) of such title do not apply to an action under subsection (a). (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term covered individual means— (A) a career appointee (as that term is defined in section 3132(a)(4) of title 5); or (B) any individual who occupies an administrative or executive position and who was appointed under section 7306(a) or section 7401(1) of this title. (2) The term misconduct includes neglect of duty, malfeasance, or failure to accept a directed reassignment or to accompany a position in a transfer of function. (3) The term senior executive position means— (A) with respect to a career appointee (as that term is defined in section 3132(a) of title 5), a Senior Executive Service position (as such term is defined in such section)