; and (C) in subparagraph (B), by striking A reasonable time, but not less than seven days and inserting The opportunity, within the time period provided for in paragraph (4)(A) ; (2) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following new paragraph (3): (3) After considering the employee's answer, if any, and within the time period provided for in paragraph (5)(B), the deciding official shall render a decision on the charges. The decision shall be in writing and shall include the specific reasons therefor. ; (3) in paragraph (4)— (A) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following new subparagraph (A): (A) The period for the response of an employee under paragraph (1)(B) to advance written under paragraph (1)(A) shall be seven business days. ; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking 30 days and inserting seven business days ; and (4) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: (5) (A) The aggregate period for the resolution of charges against an employee under this subsection may not exceed 15 business days. (B) The deciding official shall render a decision under paragraph (3) on charges under this subsection not later than 15 business days after the Under Secretary provides notice on the charges for purposes of paragraph (1)(A). (6) The procedures in this subsection shall supersede any collective bargaining agreement to the extent that such agreement is inconsistent with such procedures. . (c) Other adverse actions Section 7463(c) of such title is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking the same notice and opportunity to answer with respect to those charges as provided in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 7462(b)(1) of this title and inserting notice and an opportunity to answer with respect to those charges in accordance with subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 7462(b)(1) of this title, but within the time periods specified in paragraph (3)