[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 2, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 2CFR180.700]

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                     TITLE 2--GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS
 
 CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET GOVERNMENTWIDE GUIDANCE FOR 
                          GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS
 
PART 180_OMB GUIDELINES TO AGENCIES ON GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION 
 
                          Subpart G_Suspension
 
Sec.  180.700  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 Sec.  180.800(a), or
    (b) There exists adequate evidence to suspect any other cause for 
debarment listed under Sec.  180.800(b) through (d); and
    (c) Immediate action is necessary to protect the public interest.

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