---
kind: "section"
citation: "31 C.F.R. § 19.700"
title: "31"
number: "19.700"
heading: "When may the suspending official issue a suspension?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/31/19.700"
---

# §19.700. 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 [§ 19.800(a)](/cfr/31/19.800.md?p=a), or
- (b) There exists adequate evidence to suspect any other cause for debarment listed under [§ 19.800(b) through (d)](/cfr/31/19.800.md?p=b..d); and
- (c) **Immediate action is necessary to protect the public interest.**

## Notes

### 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.