The Merit Systems Protection Board may not stay any removal under this section unless the basis for the appeal of the removal is a violation of paragraph (8) or (9) of section 2302(b). (6) Requirement for removed individual during appeal During the period beginning on the date on which an individual appeals a removal from the civil service under subsection (c)(2)(A) and ending on the date that the Merit Systems Protection Board issues a final decision on the appeal, the individual may not receive any pay, awards, bonuses, incentives, allowances, differentials, student loan repayments, special payments, or benefits. (7) Provision of information To the maximum extent practicable, the head of an agency shall provide to the Merit Systems Protection Board such information and assistance as may be necessary to ensure an appeal under this subsection is expedited. (e) Additional authority The authority provided by this section is in addition to the authority otherwise provided under this chapter. . (b) Conforming amendment The table of sections for chapter 75 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Subchapter VI—Alternative removal for performance or misconduct 7551. Removal for performance or misconduct. .