19.760—How long may my suspension last?
(a)
If legal or debarment proceedings are
initiated at the time of, or during your
suspension, the suspension may continue until the
conclusion of those proceedings. However, if
proceedings are not initiated, a suspension may
not exceed 12 months.
(b)
The suspending official may extend the 12
month limit under paragraph (a) of this section
for an additional 6 months if an office of a U.S.
Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Attorney, or
other responsible prosecuting official requests an
extension in writing. In no event may a suspension
exceed 18 months without initiating proceedings
under paragraph (a) of this section.
(c)
The suspending official must notify the
appropriate officials under paragraph (b) of this
section of an impending termination of a
suspension at least 30 days before the 12 month
period expires to allow the officials an
opportunity to request an extension.