---
kind: "section"
citation: "29 C.F.R. § 1471.700"
title: "29"
number: "1471.700"
heading: "When may the suspending official issue a suspension?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/29/1471.700"
---

# §1471.700. 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 [§ 1471.800(a)](/cfr/29/1471.800.md?p=a), or
- (b) There exists adequate evidence to suspect any other cause for debarment listed under [§ 1471.800(b) through (d)](/cfr/29/1471.800.md?p=b..d); and
- (c) **Immediate action is necessary to protect the public interest.**

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: E.O. 12549 ,3 CFR 1986 Comp., p. 189; E.O. 12698, 3 CFR 1989 Comp., p. 235; sec. 2455, Pub. L. 103-355, 108 Stat. 3327 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note); 29 U.S.C. 175a.

### Source

Source: 68 FR 66544, 66603, 66604, Nov. 26, 2003, unless otherwise noted.