# 22 C.F.R. § 223.3 (2026): Initiation of proceeding

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P223_S223_3

## Section

- **Citation:** 22 C.F.R. § 223.3 (2026)
- **Heading:** Initiation of proceeding
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 22 CFR: Foreign Relations / Chapter II: AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT / Part 223: ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES OF POST-EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS / § 223.3: § 223.3   Initiation of proceeding.

## Text

Whenever the General Counsel has reasonable cause to believe that a former Government employee has violated the statutory or regulatory post-employment restrictions, he or she shall initiate an administrative action by providing the former Government employee with written notice of intention to institute administrative action. Notice must include:
(a) A statement of allegations and the basis thereof sufficiently detailed to enable the former Government employee to prepare an adequate defense;
(b) Notification of the right to respond to the allegations in writing and/or to request a hearing, together with an explanation of the method by which a hearing may be requested; and
(c) A statement that, in the absence of a request for a hearing, the General Counsel shall issue a final decision based upon the evidence gathered to date, including any written reply made by the former Government employee.

## Nearby sections

- [22 C.F.R. § 223.1 (2026) § 223.1   General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P223_S223_1.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 223.2 (2026) § 223.2   Report of violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P223_S223_2.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 223.3 (2026) § 223.3   Initiation of proceeding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P223_S223_3.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 223.4 (2026) § 223.4   Examiner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P223_S223_4.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 223.5 (2026) § 223.5   Agency representative.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P223_S223_5.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 223.6 (2026) § 223.6   Time, date and place of hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P223_S223_6.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 223.7 (2026) § 223.7   Rights of parties at hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P223_S223_7.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 223.8 (2026) § 223.8   Initial decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P223_S223_8.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 223.9 (2026) § 223.9   Appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P223_S223_9.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 223.10 (2026) § 223.10   Final decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P223_S223_10.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 223.11 (2026) § 223.11   Appropriate action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P223_S223_11.md)

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