Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/05/10/06-4332/loan-guaranty-governmentwide-debarment-and-suspension-nonprocurement-and-requirements-for-drug-free
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Federal Register :: Loan Guaranty: Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants); Correction
A Rule by the Veterans Affairs Department on 05/10/2006
2900-AK16
List of Subjects in 38 CFR Part 44
PART 44—GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT)
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On November 26, 2003, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a final rule in the Federal Register at 68 FR 66534 (VA's portion at 66618) implementing changes to the governmentwide nonprocurement debarment and suspension common rule (NCR). The NCR sets forth the common policies and procedures that Federal Executive branch agencies must use in taking suspension or debarment actions. At that time, “Subpart G—Limited Denial of Participation” (LDP), was inadvertently eliminated instead of being redesignated as subpart J. This technical amendment reinstates the dropped regulatory text for former subpart G in the new subpart J of part 44.
Effective Date: This technical amendment is effective as of November 26, 2003, the date of the erroneous omission.
William White, Acting Assistant Director for Loan Policy and Valuation (262), Loan Guaranty Service, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 (202-273-7368), william.white@vba.va.gov.
On November 26, 2003, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) joined in the publication of governmentwide debarment and suspension (nonprocurement) and governmentwide requirements for drug-free workplace (grants). Until that time, subpart G of 38 CFR part 44 had set forth VA's regulations governing limited denial of participation (LDP) authority for VA to deny participation in loan guaranty programs in certain limited geographic areas or for a certain period of time. The intent has been for VA to have at its disposal a lesser sanction than a governmentwide debarment for program participants.
Unfortunately, the regulatory language setting out how and when LPDs would be administered was omitted when part 44 was revised to include the new governmentwide sanctions. This document reinstates the dropped regulatory text for former subpart G and places it in the new subpart J with current cross-references. VA's administration of LDPs during this lapsed period remained unaffected.
Approved: May 4, 2006.
1. The authority citation for part 44 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501 and 38 U.S.C. 3703(c); Sec. 2455, Pub. L. 103-355, 108 Stat. 3327 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note); E.O. 11738 (3 CFR, 1973 Comp., p. 799); E.O. 12549 (3 CFR 1986 comp., p. 189); E.O. 12689 (3 CFR 1989 Comp., p. 235.)
2. Subpart J is added to part 44 to read as follows:
Cause for a limited denial of participation.
Scope and period of a limited denial of participation.
44.1112
§ 44.1100
§ 44.1105
(4) Failure to proceed in accordance with VA requirements or to comply with VA regulations; Start Printed Page 27204
(7) Commission of an offense or other cause listed in § 44.800;
(9) Making or procuring to be made any false statement for the purpose of influencing in any way an action of the Department;
(10) Imposition of a limited denial of participation by any other VA field facility;
§ 44.1110
§ 44.1111
(3) Of the cause(s) relied upon under § 44.1105 for imposing the sanction;
§ 44.1112
Upon receipt of a request for a conference, the official imposing the sanction shall arrange such a conference with the participant or contractor and may designate another official to conduct the conference. The participant shall be given the opportunity to be heard within 10 business days of receipt of the request. This conference precedes, and is in addition to, the formal hearing provided if an appeal is taken under § 44.1113. Although formal rules of procedure do not apply to the conference, the participant or contractor may be represented by counsel and may present all relevant information and materials to the official or designee. After consideration of the information and materials presented, the official shall, in writing, advise the participant or contractor of the decision to withdraw, modify or affirm the limited denial of participation. If the decision is made to affirm all or a portion of the remaining period of exclusion, the participant shall be advised of the right to request a formal hearing in writing within 30 days of receipt of the notice of decision. This decision shall be issued promptly, but in no event later than 20 days after the conference and receipt of materials.
§ 44.1113
Where the decision is made to affirm all or a portion of the remaining period of exclusion, any participant desiring an appeal shall file a written request for a hearing with the Under Secretary for Benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420. This request shall be filed within 30 days of receipt of the decision to affirm. If a hearing is requested, it shall be held in accordance with the procedures set forth at §§ 44.825 through 44.855. Where a limited denial of participation is followed by a suspension or debarment, the limited denial of participation shall be superseded and the appeal shall be heard solely as an appeal of the suspension or debarment.
[FR Doc. 06-4332 Filed 5-9-06; 8:45 am]