; and (ii) term-limited covered positions pursuant to paragraph (1)(B) may not exceed 80 at any one time. (C) Compensation The Chairman may not use authority under paragraph (1)(A) or paragraph (1)(B) to compensate individuals recruited and directly appointed into a covered position or a term-limited covered position at an annual rate of basic pay higher than the annual salary payable for level III of the Executive Schedule under section 5314 of title 5, United States Code. (D) Senior Executive Service position The Chairman may not, under paragraph (1)(A) or paragraph (1)(B), appoint highly qualified individuals to any Senior Executive Service position, as defined in section 3132 of title 5, United States Code. (3) Renewal The Chairman may renew a certification issued or renewed under this subsection if the Chairman determines there is still a severe shortage of candidates or a critical hiring need for covered positions to carry out the Commission’s responsibilities and activities in a timely, efficient, and effective manner. (4) Termination A certification issued or renewed under this subsection shall terminate on the earlier of— (A) the date that is 10 years after the certification is renewed or issued