[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 5, Volume 2, Parts 700 to 1199] [Revised as of January 1, 2001] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 5CFR731.404] [Page 26] TITLE 5--ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (Continued) PART 731--SUITABILITY--Table of Contents Subpart D--Suitability Actions Sec. 731.404 Decision. OPM shall notify the respondent and the agency of the decision. The decision shall be in writing, be dated, and inform the respondent of the reasons for the decision. Removal of appointees or employees will be effective 30 days following the date of the decision. The respondent shall also be informed that an adverse decision can be appealed in accordance with subpart E of this part.