This regulation is effective with respect to all applications for
exemptions filed with the Department under section 408(a) of ERISA,
section 4975(c)(2) of the Code, or 5 U.S.C. 8477(c)(3) at any time on or
after September 10, 1990. Applications for exemptions under section
408(a) of ERISA and/or section 4975 of the Code filed before September
10, 1990, are governed by ERISA Procedure 75-1. Applications for
exemption under 5 U.S.C. 8477(c)(3) filed before September 10, 1990, but
after December 29, 1988 are governed by part 2585 of chapter XXV of
title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, (title 29 CFR part 2585 as
revised July 1, 1990). Applications under 5 U.S.C. 8477(c)(3) filed
before December 29, 1988 are governed by ERISA Procedure 75-1.