# 17 C.F.R. § 204.39 (2026): Written decision

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P204_S204_39

## Section

- **Citation:** 17 C.F.R. § 204.39 (2026)
- **Heading:** Written decision
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 17 CFR: Commodity and Securities Exchanges / Chapter II: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION / Part 204: RULES RELATING TO DEBT COLLECTION / Subpart B: Salary Offset / § 204.39: § 204.39   Written decision.

## Text

(a)
If pre-offset hearing is held.
Within 60 days of the filing of the employee's petition for a pre-offset hearing, the hearing official will issue a written decision setting forth the basis of his/her findings in accordance with 5 CFR 550.1104(g)(3).
(b) If the employee challenges the pre-offset notice under § 204.34, Employee response and/or § 204.35, Petition for pre-offset hearing, without requesting a hearing or a hearing is denied, the program official must notify the employee of his/her final determination in writing before offset can begin. The agency's execution of a voluntary repayment agreement satisfies this requirement.

## Nearby sections

- [17 C.F.R. § 204.30 (2026) § 204.30   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P204_S204_30.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 204.31 (2026) § 204.31   Excluded debts or claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P204_S204_31.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 204.32 (2026) § 204.32   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P204_S204_32.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 204.33 (2026) § 204.33   Pre-offset notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P204_S204_33.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 204.34 (2026) § 204.34   Employee response.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P204_S204_34.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 204.35 (2026) § 204.35   Petition for pre-offset hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P204_S204_35.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 204.36 (2026) § 204.36   Granting of a pre-offset hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P204_S204_36.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 204.37 (2026) § 204.37   Extensions of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P204_S204_37.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 204.38 (2026) § 204.38   Pre-offset hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P204_S204_38.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 204.39 (2026) § 204.39   Written decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P204_S204_39.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 204.40 (2026) § 204.40   Deductions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P204_S204_40.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 204.41 (2026) § 204.41   Non-waiver of rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P204_S204_41.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 204.42 (2026) § 204.42   Refunds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P204_S204_42.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 204.43 (2026) § 204.43   Coordinating offset with another federal agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P204_S204_43.md)

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