§ 890.1032 Length of suspension

5 CFR 890.1032(a)(a) Initial period. The initial term of all suspensions shall be an indefinite period not to exceed 12 months.

5 CFR 890.1032(b)(b) Formal legal proceedings not initiated. If formal legal or administrative proceedings have not begun against a provider within 12 months after the effective date of his suspension, the suspending official may:

5 CFR 890.1032(b)(1)(1) Terminate the suspension; or

5 CFR 890.1032(b)(2)(2) If requested by the Department of Justice, the cognizant United States Attorney's Office, or other responsible Federal, State, or local prosecuting official, extend the suspension for an additional period, not to exceed 6 months.

5 CFR 890.1032(c)(c) Formal proceedings initiated. If formal criminal, civil, or administrative proceedings are initiated against a suspended provider, the suspension may continue indefinitely, pending the outcome of those proceedings.

5 CFR 890.1032(d)(d) Terminating the suspension. The suspending official may terminate a suspension at any time, and shall terminate it after 18 months, unless formal proceedings have begun within that period.