(a) General. The sanctions described in subsections (1), (5), and
(6) of section 209(a) of the Order may be exercised only by or with the
approval of the Deputy Assistant Secretary. Referral of any matter
arising under the Order to the Department of Justice or to the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission shall be made by the Deputy Assistant
Secretary.
(b) Debarment. A contractor may be debarred from receiving future
contracts or modifications or extensions of existing contracts, subject
to reinstatement pursuant to Sec. 60-1.31, for any violation of
Executive Order 11246 or the implementing rules, regulations and orders
of the Secretary of Labor. Debarment may be imposed for an indefinite
term or for a fixed minimum period of at least six months.
[62 FR 44191, Aug. 19, 1997]