; and (ii) does not apply to— (I) a reduction in grade or pay or removal under section 7512 of title 5, United States Code; (II) a reduction in grade or pay or removal under section 7521 of title 5, United States Code; (III) a removal under section 7532 of title 5, United States Code; or (IV) a removal under section 3592, 3595, or 7543 of title 5, United States Code. (C) Cause and procedure (i) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, under regulations prescribed by the Office of Personnel Management, the Secretary may, if the Secretary determines that the misconduct or performance of a covered employee warrants such action— (I) remove the covered employee from the civil service; (II) reduce the grade of the covered employee