; and (2) resume the practice of providing adjudication services to individuals who arrive at a passport agency or center without an appointment in a manner that is consistent with the Department of State’s approach before the suspension of normal operations in March 2020. 9. Eliminating barriers to onboarding new employees Notwithstanding sections 3327 and 3330 of title 5, United States Code, the Secretary of State may make noncompetitive temporary appointments or noncompetitive term appointments to positions in the competitive service for the critical hiring needs of the Passport Services Directorate of the Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA/PPT).