Code of Federal Regulations Title 5. Administrative Personnel § 5.890.1051 Applying for reinstatement when period of debarment expires

(a) Application required. Reinstatement is not automatic when the minimum period of a provider's debarment expires. The provider shall apply in writing to OPM, supplying specific information about the reinstatement criteria outlined in paragraph (c) of this section.

(b) Reinstatement date. A debarred provider may submit a reinstatement application not earlier than 60 days before the nominal expiration date of the debarment. However, in no case shall OPM reinstate a provider before the minimum period of debarment expires.

(c) Reinstatement criteria. To be approved, the provider's reinstatement application shall clearly demonstrate that:

(d) Written notice of OPM action. OPM shall inform the provider in writing of its decision regarding the reinstatement application.

(e) Limitation on reapplication. If OPM denies a provider's reinstatement application, the provider is not eligible to reapply for 1 year after the date of the denial.