The Examiner (or the Under Secretary in any matter in which
exceptions are filed or which is decided in accordance with Sec. 0.737-
4(b)) may take appropriate action in the case of any individual found in
violation of 18 U.S.C. 207(a), (b) or (c) or of the regulations at 5 CFR
part 737 upon final administrative decisions by:
(a) Prohibiting the individual from making, on behalf of any other
person (except the United States), any formal or informal appearance
before, or, with the intent to influence, any oral or written
communication to the Department of Labor on any matter of business for a
period not to exceed five years, which may be accomplished by directing
agency employees to refuse to participate in any such appearance or to
accept any such communications; or
(b) Taking other appropriate disciplinary action.