(a) The definitions of terms in the FECA, as amended, shall apply to
terms used in this subpart.
(b) The provisions of the FECA, unless modified by this subpart or
otherwise inapplicable, shall be applied whenever possible in the
application of this subpart.
(c) The provisions of the regulations for the administration of the
FECA, as amended or supplemented from time to time by instructions
applicable to this
subpart, shall apply in the administration of compensation under this
subpart, whenever they can reasonably be applied.