---
kind: "section"
citation: "2 C.F.R. § 180.700"
title: "2"
number: "180.700"
heading: "When may the suspending official issue a suspension?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/2/180.700"
---

# §180.700. When may the suspending official issue a suspension?


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:

- (a) There exists an indictment for, or other adequate evidence to suspect, an offense listed under [§ 180.800(a)](/cfr/2/180.800.md?p=a), or
- (b) There exists adequate evidence to suspect any other cause for debarment listed under [§ 180.800(b) through (d)](/cfr/2/180.800.md?p=b..d); and
- (c) **Immediate action is necessary to protect the public interest.**

## Notes

### 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.