[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 5, Volume 2]
[Revised as of January 1, 2005]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 5CFR890.1009]

[Page 488]
 
                    TITLE 5--ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
 
          CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
 
PART 890_FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM--Table of Contents
 
Subpart J_Administrative Sanctions Imposed Against Health Care Providers
 
Sec. 890.1009  Contesting proposed mandatory debarments.

    (a) Contesting the debarment. Within 30 days after receiving OPM's 
notice of proposed mandatory debarment, a provider may submit 
information, documents, and written arguments in opposition to the 
proposed debarment. OPM's notice shall contain specific information 
about where and how to submit this material. If a timely contest is not 
filed, the proposed debarment shall become effective as stated in the 
notice, without further action by OPM.
    (b) Requesting a reduction of the debarment period. If OPM proposes 
a mandatory debarment for a period longer than the 3-year minimum 
required by 5 U.S.C. 8902a(g)(3), the provider may request a reduction 
of the debarment period to not less than 3 years, without contesting the 
debarment itself.
    (c) Personal appearance before the debarring official. In addition 
to providing written material, the provider may appear before the 
debarring official personally or through a representative to present 
oral arguments in support of his contest. OPM's notice shall contain 
specific information about arranging an in-person presentation.