§ 1506.310 - Procedure after review of additional information.

(a) If, after reviewing the additional information, the reviewing official concludes that the employee is in compliance with applicable law, the reviewing official shall sign and date the completed form and so notify the employee.

(b) If, after reviewing the additional information, the reviewing official concludes that the employee is not in compliance with applicable law, the reviewing official shall:

(1) Notify the employee of that opinion;

(2) Afford the employee an opportunity for personal consulation, if practicable;

(3) Determine what remedial action should be taken to bring the employee into compliance; and

(4) Notify the employee in writing of the remedial action required, indicating a date by which such action should be taken.

(c) Remedial steps may include:

(1) Divestiture of a conflicting interest;

(2) Restitution;

(3) Establishment of a qualified blind trust; or

(4) Request for an exemption under 18 U.S.C. 208(b).

(d) If the employee complies with the suggested remedial steps, the reviewing official shall so indicate in the “comments” section of the form, and shall sign and date it.