# 22 C.F.R. § 96.86 (2026): Length of debarment period and reapplication after temporary debarment

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P96_S96_86

## Section

- **Citation:** 22 C.F.R. § 96.86 (2026)
- **Heading:** Length of debarment period and reapplication after temporary debarment
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 22 CFR: Foreign Relations / Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF STATE / Part 96: INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION ACCREDITATION OF AGENCIES AND APPROVAL OF PERSONS / Subpart L: Oversight of Accredited Agencies and Approved Persons by the Secretary / § 96.86: § 96.86   Length of debarment period and reapplication after temporary debarment.

## Text

(a) In the case of a temporary debarment order, the order will take effect on the date specified in the order and will specify a date, not earlier than three years later, on or after which the agency or person may petition the Secretary for withdrawal of the temporary debarment. If the Secretary withdraws the temporary debarment, the agency or person may then reapply for accreditation or approval to the same accrediting entity that handled its prior application for accreditation or approval. If that accrediting entity is no longer providing accreditation or approval services, the agency or person may apply to any accrediting entity with jurisdiction over its application.
(b) In the case of a permanent debarment order, the order will take effect on the date specified in the order. The agency or person will not be permitted to apply again to an accrediting entity for accreditation or approval, or to the Secretary for termination of the debarment.
(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the Secretary from withdrawing a debarment if the Secretary concludes that the action was based on a mistake of fact or was otherwise in error. Upon taking such action, the Secretary will take appropriate steps to notify the accrediting entity(ies) and the entities referenced in § 96.83(c).

## Nearby sections

- [22 C.F.R. § 96.81 (2026) § 96.81   Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P96_S96_81.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 96.82 (2026) § 96.82   The Secretary's response to actions by the accrediting entity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P96_S96_82.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 96.83 (2026) § 96.83   Suspension or cancellation of accreditation or approval by the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P96_S96_83.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 96.84 (2026) § 96.84   Reinstatement of accreditation or approval after suspension or cancellation by the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P96_S96_84.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 96.85 (2026) § 96.85   Temporary and permanent debarment by the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P96_S96_85.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 96.86 (2026) § 96.86   Length of debarment period and reapplication after temporary debarment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P96_S96_86.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 96.87 (2026) § 96.87   Responsibilities of the accredited agency, approved person, and accrediting entity following suspension, cancellation, or debarment by the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P96_S96_87.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 96.88 (2026) § 96.88   Procedures for debarment with prior notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P96_S96_88.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 96.89 (2026) § 96.89   Procedures for debarment effective immediately.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P96_S96_89.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 96.90 (2026) § 96.90   Review of suspension, cancellation, or debarment by the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P96_S96_90.md)

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