Compliance Frequently Asked Questions

Q.: What is the objective of the Compliance Division within the Departmental Enforcement Center (DEC)?

A.:The primary objective of the DEC's Compliance Division is to carry out HUD's Administrative Sanctions Program as established in Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 180 and 2424. By doing so, HUD does business only with responsible parties, and HUD programs are protected from abuse by persons with a record of irresponsible business behavior.

A.:A more detailed explanation of the suspension/debarment process can be found at: Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 180 and 2424.

Q.: How can I find out if HUD or any other Federal Executive Branch Agency has taken suspension or debarment action against an individual or entity?

A.: Go to the following web site and follow the prompts: http://epls.gov/. (Please note that the List of Current Exclusions on the web site will contain only the names of individuals and entities who are currently debarred or suspended. Once a period of suspension or debarment is terminated or expires, the name of the individual or entity is removed from the Current Exclusion List and the individual or entity is again eligible to participate in HUD programs and the programs of the other Federal Executive Branch Agencies. Information on terminated or expired exclusions is moved to the Archive menu for Past Exclusions on this website).

Q.: How does someone appeal and/or request a hearing regarding HUD's suspension/proposed debarment action(s)?

A.: Within 30 days from receipt of a suspension/proposed debarment letter, send a letter appealing and/or requesting a hearing to the Debarment Docket Clerk, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Departmental Enforcement Center, 451 7th Street, SW, B-133 - Portals 200, Washington, D.C. 20410. If you wish to use a courier or overnight mail, send your response to the Docket Clerk, Departmental Enforcement Center, 1250 Maryland Avenue, SW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20024.

Q.: If someone has questions regarding HUD's suspension/proposed debarment/final debarment action(s), who at HUD can respond to these questions?