; (2) by striking who has completed counseling under section 402 and mediation under section 403 ; and (3) by striking the second sentence. (c) Other conforming amendments Title IV is amended— (1) by striking section 404 ( 2 U.S.C. 1404 ); and (2) by redesignating section 403 ( 2 U.S.C. 1403 ) as section 404. (d) Clerical amendments The table of contents is amended— (1) by striking the item relating to section 404; and (2) by redesignating the item relating to section 403 as relating to section 404. 102. Reform of process for initiation of procedures (a) Initiation of procedures Section 402 ( 2 U.S.C. 1402 ) is amended to read as follows: 402. Initiation of procedures (a) Intake of claim by Office To commence a proceeding under this title, a covered employee alleging a violation of law made applicable under part A of title II shall file a claim with the Office. The claim shall be made in writing under oath or affirmation, and shall be in such form as the Office requires. (b) Initial processing of claim (1) Intake and recording