---
kind: "section"
citation: "5 C.F.R. § 9701.611"
title: "5"
number: "9701.611"
heading: "Decision notice."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/5/9701.611"
---

# §9701.611. Decision notice.

- (a) In arriving at its decision on a proposed adverse action, the Department may not consider any reasons for the action other than those specified in the proposal notice.
- (b) The Department must consider any response from the employee and the employee's representative, if the response is provided to the official designated under [§ 9701.610(d)](/cfr/5/9701.610.md?p=d) during the opportunity to reply, and any medical documentation furnished under [§ 9701.610(g)](/cfr/5/9701.610.md?p=g).
- (c) The decision notice must specify in writing the reasons for the decision and advise the employee of any appeal or grievance rights under subparts E or G of this part.
- (d) The Department must deliver the notice to the employee on or before the effective date of the action.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 9701.

### Source

Source: 70 FR 5318, Feb. 1, 2005, unless otherwise noted.