[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] [Page 24] 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. [[Page 25]]