(a) Before removing an IPA, the OIG shall provide the IPA with a hearing in accordance with the procedures set out in §§1641.18 through 1641.21. Such hearing shall be held entirely by written submissions, except:

(1) Additional proceedings shall be held under §1641.21 if the debarring official finds there is a genuine dispute of material fact; and/or

(2) A meeting may be held under §1641.20(c).

(b) A Notice of Proposed Removal normally will be accompanied by a Notice of Proposed Debarment, and the proceedings may be consolidated.