---
kind: "section"
citation: "5 C.F.R. § 919.700"
title: "5"
number: "919.700"
heading: "When may the suspending official issue a suspension?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/5/919.700"
---

# §919.700. 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 [§ 919.800(a)](/cfr/5/919.800.md?p=a), or
- (b) There exists adequate evidence to suspect any other cause for debarment listed under [§ 919.800(b) through (d)](/cfr/5/919.800.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; E.O. 12549, 3 CFR, 1986 Comp., p.189; E.O. 12689, 3 CFR, 1989 Comp., p.235.

### Source

Source: 68 FR 66544, 66561, Nov. 26, 2003, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 68 FR 74161, Dec. 23, 2003.