[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 41, Volume 3]
[Revised as of July 1, 2005]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 41CFR105-57.004]

[Page 435]
 
           TITLE 41--PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
 
              CHAPTER 105--GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
 
PART 105-57_ADMINISTRATION WAGE GARNISHMENT--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 105-57.004  Notice requirements.

    (a) At least 30 days before the initiation of garnishment 
proceedings, GSA will send, by first class mail, overnight delivery 
service, or hand delivery to the debtor's last known address a written 
notice informing the debtor of--
    (1) The nature and amount of the debt;
    (2) The intention of GSA to initiate proceedings to collect the debt 
through deductions from pay until the debt and all accumulated interest, 
penalties and administrative costs are paid in full; and
    (3) The debtor's rights, including those set forth in paragraph (b) 
of this section, and the time frame within which the debtor may exercise 
his or her rights.
    (b) The debtor will be afforded the opportunity--
    (1) To inspect and copy Agency records related to the debt;
    (2) To enter into a written repayment agreement with GSA under terms 
agreeable to the Agency; and
    (3) To request a hearing in accordance with Sec. 105-57.005 of this 
part concerning the existence and/or amount of the debt, and/or the 
terms of the proposed repayment schedule under the garnishment order. 
However, the debtor is not entitled to a hearing concerning the terms of 
the proposed repayment schedule if these terms have been established by 
written agreement under paragraph (b)(2) of this section.
    (c) The notice required by this section may be included with GSA's 
demand letter required by 41 CFR 105-55.010.
    (d) GSA will keep a copy of the evidence of service indicating the 
date of submission of the notice. The evidence of service may be 
retained electronically so long as the manner of retention is sufficient 
for evidentiary purposes.