19.870—When do I know if the debarring official debars me?
        
        (a) 
         The debarring official must make a written
 decision whether to debar within 45 days of
 closing the official record. The official record
 closes upon the debarring official's receipt of
 final submissions, information and findings of
 fact, if any. The debarring official may extend
 that period for good cause.
    
    
        
        (b) 
         The debarring official sends you written
 notice, pursuant to  § 19.615 that the official
 decided, either—
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
        
        (iv) 
         Advises you that your debarment is
 effective for covered transactions and contracts
 that are subject to the Federal Acquisition
 Regulation (48 CFR chapter 1), throughout the
 executive branch of the Federal Government unless
 an agency head or an authorized designee grants an
 exception.