913. Waivers (a) In general (1) Requirements for waiver The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with the Counsel to the President, may grant to any current or former appointee a written waiver of any restrictions contained in the pledge signed by such appointee if, and to the extent that, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget certifies in writing— (A) that the literal application of the restriction is inconsistent with the purposes of the restriction