# 22 C.F.R. § 96.90 (2026): Review of suspension, cancellation, or debarment by the Secretary

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P96_S96_90

## Section

- **Citation:** 22 C.F.R. § 96.90 (2026)
- **Heading:** Review of suspension, cancellation, or debarment by the Secretary
- **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 / § 96.90: § 96.90   Review of suspension, cancellation, or debarment by the Secretary.

## Text

(a) Except to the extent provided by the procedures in §§ 96.84, 96.88, and 96.89, an adverse action by the Secretary shall not be subject to administrative review.
(b) Section 204(d) of the IAA (42 U.S.C. 14924(d)) provides for judicial review of final actions by the Secretary. When any petition brought under section 204(d) raises as an issue whether the deficiencies necessitating a suspension or cancellation of accreditation or approval have been corrected, procedures maintained by the Secretary pursuant to § 96.84(c) must first be exhausted. A suspension or cancellation of accreditation or approval and a debarment (whether temporary or permanent) by the Secretary are final actions subject to judicial review. Other actions by the Secretary are not final actions and are not subject to judicial review.
(c) In accordance with section 204(d) of the IAA (42 U.S.C. 14924(d)), an agency or person that has been suspended, cancelled, or temporarily or permanently debarred by the Secretary may petition the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, or the United States district court in the judicial district in which the person resides or the agency is located, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 706, to set aside the action.

## 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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