1210.2-2—Procedure for deselection.

(a) The Regional Director or designee shall notify the Trainee in writing that ACTION intends to deselect the Trainee. The notice must contain the reasons for the deselection and indicate that the Trainee has 5 days to appeal.
(b) The Trainee is placed on Administrative Hold at the time of the notice of deselection.
(c) The Trainee has 5 days after receipt of the notice to appeal in writing to the Regional Director, or designee specified in the notice, furnishing any supportive documentation. In the appeal letter, the Trainee may request an opportunity to present his or her case in person.
(d) If the Trainee does not respond to the notice, deselection becomes effective at the expiration of the Trainee's time to appeal.
(e) Within 5 days after receiving the Trainee's appeal, if no personal presentation is requested, the Regional Director or designee must issue a decision. If a personal presentation is requested, the Regional Director or designee must schedule it within 5 days, and must issue a decision 5 days after such presentation. In either case, the decision of the Regional Director or designee is final.