22 CFR § 513.115 - Policy.

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identifier: "/us/cfr/t22/s513.115"
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title: "22 CFR § 513.115 - Policy."
title_number: 22
title_name: "Foreign Relations"
section_number: "513.115"
section_name: "Policy."
chapter_name: "UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA"
part_number: "513"
part_name: "GOVERNMENT DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) AND GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS)"
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currency: "2026-04-05"
last_updated: "2026-04-05"
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authority: "40 U.S.C. 486 (c); 41 U.S.C. 701  Sec. 2455, Pub. L. 103-355, 108 Stat. 3327 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note); E. O. 12549, 3 CFR, 1986 Comp., p. 189; E.O. 12689, 3 CFR, 1989 comp., p. 235."
regulatory_source: "53 FR 19179, 19204, May 26, 1988, unless otherwise noted."
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# 513.115 Policy.

(a) In order to protect the public interest, it is the policy of the Federal Government to conduct business only with responsible persons. Debarment and suspension are discretionary actions that, taken in accordance with Executive Order 12549 and these regulations, are appropriate means to implement this policy.

(b) Debarment and suspension are serious actions which shall be used only in the public interest and for the Federal Government's protection and not for purposes of punishment. Agencies may impose debarment or suspension for the causes and in accordance with the procedures set forth in these regulations.

(c) When more than one agency has an interest in the proposed debarment or suspension of a person, consideration shall be given to designating one agency as the lead agency for making the decision. Agencies are encouraged to establish methods and procedures for coordinating their debarment or suspension actions.