Fact-finding official, means the Suspension and Debarment Official or a designee.

Notice means a letter sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of a party, its counsel, or agent for service of process. In the case of a business, such notice may be sent to any partner, principal officer, director, owner or co-owner, or joint venturer. If no return receipt is received within 10 calendar days of mailing, receipt will then be presumed.

[64 FR 37207, July 9, 1999, as amended at 74 FR 12732, Mar. 25, 2009; 81 FR 1532, Jan. 13, 2016]