25 CFR §63.21
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Yes.
- (a)An applicant, volunteer, or employee may be disqualified from consideration or continuing employment if it is found that:
- (1)The individual's misconduct or negligence interfered with or affected a current or prior employer's performance of duties and responsibilities.
- (2)The individual's criminal or dishonest conduct affected the individual's performance or the performance of others.
- (3)The individual made an intentional false statement, deception or fraud on an examination or in obtaining employment.
- (4)The individual has refused to furnish testimony or cooperate with an investigation.
- (5)The individual's alcohol or substance abuse is of a nature and duration that suggests the individual could not perform the duties of the position or would directly threaten the property or safety of others.
- (6)The individual has illegally used narcotics, drugs, or other controlled substances without evidence of substantial rehabilitation.
- (7)The individual knowingly and willfully engaged in an act or activities designed to disrupt government programs.
- (b)An individual must be disqualified for Federal employment if any statutory or regulatory provision would prevent his/her lawful employment.