§ 1506.410 - Procedure after review of additional information.

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

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

(1) Notify the employee of that opinion,

(2) Afford the employee an opportunity for personal consultation, 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 ethics officer shall sign and date the report.