# 18 C.F.R. § 706.409 (2026): Opportunity for explanation of conflict or appearance of conflict

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P706_S706_409

## Section

- **Citation:** 18 C.F.R. § 706.409 (2026)
- **Heading:** Opportunity for explanation of conflict or appearance of conflict
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 18 CFR: Conservation of Power and Water Resources / Chapter VI: WATER RESOURCES COUNCIL / Part 706: EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT / Subpart D: Statements of Employment and Financial Interests / § 706.409: § 706.409   Opportunity for explanation of conflict or appearance of conflict.

## Text

When a statement submitted under § 706.401 indicates a conflict or an appearance of conflict, between the interests of an employee and the performance of his services for the Government, the employee concerned shall be given an opportunity to explain the conflict or appearance of conflict before remedial action is initiated.

## Nearby sections

- [18 C.F.R. § 706.401 (2026) § 706.401   Employees required to submit statements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P706_S706_401.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 706.402 (2026) § 706.402   Employee's complaint on filing requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P706_S706_402.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 706.403 (2026) § 706.403   Form of statements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P706_S706_403.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 706.404 (2026) § 706.404   Time for submission of statements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P706_S706_404.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 706.405 (2026) § 706.405   Supplementary statements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P706_S706_405.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 706.406 (2026) § 706.406   Interests of employees' relatives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P706_S706_406.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 706.407 (2026) § 706.407   Information not known by employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P706_S706_407.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 706.408 (2026) § 706.408   Information not required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P706_S706_408.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 706.409 (2026) § 706.409   Opportunity for explanation of conflict or appearance of conflict.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P706_S706_409.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 706.410 (2026) § 706.410   Confidentiality of statements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P706_S706_410.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 706.411 (2026) § 706.411   Effect of statements on other requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P706_S706_411.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 706.412 (2026) § 706.412   Submission of statements by special Government employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P706_S706_412.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 706.413 (2026) § 706.413   Submission of statements by River Basin Commission Chairmen.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P706_S706_413.md)

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