§180.700. When may the suspending official issue a suspension?
2 C.F.R. § 180.700
Suspension is a serious action. Using the procedures of this subpart and subpart F of this part, the suspending official may impose suspension only when that official determines that:
There exists an indictment for, or other adequate evidence to suspect, an offense listed under § 180.800(a), or
There exists adequate evidence to suspect any other cause for debarment listed under § 180.800(b) through (d); and
Immediate action is necessary to protect the public interest.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 31 U.S.C. 503; 31 U.S.C. 6102; 31 U.S.C. 6307; Pub. L. 103-355; Pub. L. 109-282; Pub. L. 110-252; Pub. L. 111-84; Pub. L. 113-101Pub. L. 115-232; Pub. L. 117-40; E.O. 12549; E.O. 12689.
Source
Source: 89 FR 30115, Apr. 22, 2024, unless otherwise noted.