2 CFR § 180.700 OMB Guidelines to Agencies on Government-Wide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement)

§ 180.700 When may the suspending official issue a suspension?

Current through Aug 17, 2026 · Read all of Part 180

⚠ 1 pending change to Part 180

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 § 180.800(a), or

(b) There exists adequate evidence to suspect any other cause for debarment listed under § 180.800(b) through (d); and

(c) Immediate action is necessary to protect the public interest.

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