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5 CFR §1639.51

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Before collecting any debt through administrative offset, the Board will send a notice of intent to offset to the debtor by certified mail, return receipt requested, at the most current address that is available to the Board. The notice will provide:
  1. (a)A description of the nature and amount of the debt and the intention of the Board to collect the debt through administrative offset;
  2. (b)An opportunity to inspect and copy the records of the Board with respect to the debt;
  3. (c)An opportunity for review within the Board of the determination of the Board with respect to the debt; and
  4. (d)An opportunity to enter into a written agreement for repaying the amount of the debt.