Scope.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 15

(a) These regulations establish procedures for imposing sanctions against a former employee for violating the post-employment restrictions of the conflict of interest laws and regulations set (b) For purposes of this subpart, (1) “Former employee” means a former Government employee as defined in 5 CFR 737.3(a)(4) who had served in the Department; (2) “Lesser included sanctions” means sanctions of the same type but more limited scope as the proposed sanction; thus a bar on communication with an operating unit is a lesser included sanction of a proposed bar on communication with the Department and a bar on communication for one year is a lesser included sanction of a proposed five year bar; (3) “Assistant Secretary” means the Assistant Secretary for Administration or designee; (4) “Director” means the Director for Personnel and Civil Rights, Office of the Secretary, or designee; (5) “Inspector General” and “General Counsel” include any persons designated by them to perform their functions under this subpart; and (6) “Days” means calendar days except that a dead-line which falls on a weekend or holiday shall be extended to the next working day.

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 15:§ 0.735-42