[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 15, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 15CFR0.735-47]

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                  TITLE 15--COMMERCE AND FOREIGN TRADE
 
PART 0--EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT--Table of Contents
 
 Subpart H--Disciplinary Actions Concerning Post-Employment Conflict of 
                           Interest Violations
 
Sec. 0.735-47  Decision absent a hearing.

    (a) If the former employee does not request a hearing in a timely 
manner, the Director shall make an initial decision on the basis of 
information compiled in the investigation, and any submissions made by 
the former employee.
    (b) The proposed sanction or a lesser included sanction shall be 
imposed if the record indicates a violation of post-employment statutes 
or regulations by a preponderance of the evidence.
    (c) The initial decision shall become final thirty days after 
issuance if there has been no appeal filed under Sec. 0.735-48.