[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 41, Volume 1] [Revised as of July 1, 2002] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 41CFR60-741.63] [Page 216] TITLE 41--PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CHAPTER 60--OFFICE OF FEDERAL CONTRACT COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS, EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR PART 60-741--AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND NONDISCRIMINATION OBLIGATIONS OF CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS REGARDING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES--Table of Contents Subpart D--General Enforcement and Complaint Procedures Sec. 60-741.63 Violation of conciliation agreements and letters of commitment. (a) When OFCCP believes that a conciliation agreement has been violated, the following procedures are applicable: (1) A written notice shall be sent to the contractor setting forth the violation alleged and summarizing the supporting evidence. The contractor shall have 15 days from receipt of the notice to respond, except in those cases in which OFCCP asserts that such a delay would result in irreparable injury to the employment rights of affected employees or applicants. (2) During the 15-day period the contractor may demonstrate in writing that it has not violated its commitments. (b) In those cases in which OFCCP asserts that a delay would result in irreparable injury to the employment rights of affected employees or applicants, enforcement proceedings may be initiated immediately without proceeding through any other requirement contained in this chapter. (c) In any proceedings involving an alleged violation of a conciliation agreement OFCCP may seek enforcement of the agreement itself and shall not be required to present proof of the underlying violations resolved by the agreement. (d) When OFCCP believes that a letter of commitment has been violated, the matter shall be handled, where appropriate, pursuant to Sec. 60-741.64. The violation may be corrected through a conciliation agreement, or an enforcement proceeding may be initiated.