5 C.F.R. § 2638.302 Who may request a formal advisory opinion.
Title 5 - Administrative Personnel
Any person (as defined in §2638.104) may request an opinion with respect to a situation in which that person is directly involved. A designated agency ethics official, representative, or attorney may request an opinion on behalf of the person. Notwithstanding this direct involvement requirement, a designated agency ethics official may always request an opinion concerning a situation about which he or she has knowledge.
Title 5: Administrative Personnel
PART 2638—OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS AND EXECUTIVE AGENCY ETHICS PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES
Subpart C—Formal Advisory Opinion Service
§ 2638.302 Who may request a formal advisory opinion.