FERS Information. Congress created the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) in 1986, and it became effective on January 1, 1987. Since that time, new Federal civilian employees who have retirement coverage are covered by FERS. FERS is a retirement plan that provides benefits from three different sources: a Basic Benefit Plan, Social Security and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).
The maximal volume of air (about 1000 mL) that can be expelled from the lungs after a normal expiration. Synonym(s): reserve air, supplemental air.(ERV) (eks-pÄ«'rÄ-tÅr-Ä rÄ-zÄrv' vol'yÅ«m).he maximal volume of air (about 1000 mL) that can be expelled from the lungs after a normal expiration. Synonym(s): reserve air, supplemental air. (ERV) (eks-pÄ«'rÄ-tÅr-Ä rÄ-zÄrv' vol'yÅ«m).
The passage of air into the lungs to supply the body with oxygen is known as inhalation, and the passage of air out of the lungs to expel carbon dioxide is known as exhalation; this process is collectively called breathing or ventilation.