§ 3017.312 - Notice of proposed debarment.

A debarment proceeding shall be initiated by notice to the respondent advising:

(a) That debarment is being considered;

(1) Information on the specific debarment action proposed must be given.

(b) Of the reasons for the proposed debarment in terms sufficient to put the respondent on notice of the conduct or transaction(s) upon which it is based;

(c) Of the cause(s) relied upon under § 3017.305 for proposing debarment;

(d) Of the provisions of §§ 3017.311 through 3017.314, and any other USDA procedures, if applicable, governing debarment decisionmaking; and

(e) Of the potential effect of a debarment.

In USDA, the notice to the respondent shall be signed by the debarring official and transmitted by certified mail, return receipt requested. OGC will be consulted on all proposed debarment actions prior to the notice being sent to the respondent.