§19.700. When may the suspending official issue a suspension?
31 C.F.R. § 19.700
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 § 19.800(a), or
There exists adequate evidence to suspect any other cause for debarment listed under § 19.800(b) through (d); and
Immediate action is necessary to protect the public interest.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: Sec. 2455, Pub. L. 103-355, 108 Stat. 3327 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note); E.O. 11738 (3 CFR, 1973 Comp., p. 799); E.O. 12549 (3 CFR, 1986 Comp., p. 189); E.O. 12689 (3 CFR, 1989 Comp., p. 235).
Source
Source: 68 FR 66544, 66605, 66607, Nov. 26, 2003, unless otherwise noted.