18 C.F.R. § 706.409 Opportunity for explanation of conflict or appearance of conflict.
Title 18 - Conservation of Power and Water Resources
When a statement submitted under §706.401 indicates a conflict or an appearance of conflict, between the interests of an employee and the performance of his services for the Government, the employee concerned shall be given an opportunity to explain the conflict or appearance of conflict before remedial action is initiated.
Title 18: Conservation of Power and Water Resources
PART 706—EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT
Subpart D—Statements of Employment and Financial Interests
§ 706.409 Opportunity for explanation of conflict or appearance of conflict.

