TITLE 7 - AGRICULTURE

SUBTITLE B - REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

CHAPTER XXX - OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

SUBCHAPTER I - ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS

PART 3017 - GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT)

subpart g - SUSPENSION

3017.730 - What information must I provide to the suspending official if I contest a suspension?

  (a) In addition to any information and argument in opposition, as a respondent your submission to the suspending official must identify (1) Specific facts that contradict the statements contained in the Notice of Suspension. A general denial is insufficient to raise a genuine dispute over facts material to the suspension; (2) All existing, proposed, or prior exclusions under regulations implementing E.O. 12549 and all similar actions taken by Federal, state, or local agencies, including administrative agreements that affect only those agencies; (3) All criminal and civil proceedings not included in the Notice of Suspension that grew out of facts relevant to the cause(s) stated in the notice; and (4) All of your affiliates.

  (b) If you fail to disclose this information, or provide false information, the Department of Agriculture may seek further criminal, civil or administrative action against you, as appropriate.