[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 42, Volume 4] [Revised as of October 1, 2006] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 42CFR1001.2001] [Page 1164-1165] TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH GENERAL--HEALTH CARE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PART 1001_PROGRAM INTEGRITY_MEDICARE AND STATE HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS-- Subpart E_Notice and Appeals Sec. 1001.2001 Notice of intent to exclude. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, if the OIG proposes to exclude an individual or entity in accordance with subpart C of this part, or in accordance with subpart B of this part where the exclusion is for a period exceeding 5 years, it will send written notice of its intent, the basis for the proposed exclusion and the potential effect of an exclusion. Within 30 days of receipt of notice, which will be deemed to be 5 days after the date on the notice, the individual or entity may submit documentary evidence and written argument concerning whether the exclusion is warranted and any related issues. [[Page 1165]] (b) If the OIG proposes to exclude an individual or entity under the provisions of Sec. 1001.701 or Sec. 1001.801 of this part, in conjunction with the submission of documentary evidence and written argument, an individual or entity may request an opportunity to present oral argument to an OIG official. (c) Exception. If the OIG proposes to exclude an individual or entity under the provisions of Sec. Sec. 1001.1301, 1001.1401 or 1001.1501 of this part, paragraph (a) of this section will not apply. (d) If an entity has a provider agreement under section 1866 of the Act, and the OIG proposes to terminate that agreement in accordance with section 1866(b)(2)(C) of the Act, the notice provided for in paragraph (a) of this section will so state. [63 FR 46690, Sept. 2, 1998, as amended at 63 FR 57918, Oct. 29, 1998]