Who is authorized to issue a Notice of Suspension?

• A. Frontline Supervisor
• B. District Manager
• C. Inspector-in-Charge (IIC)
• D. IPP

Answer: (B)

The authority to issue a Notice of Suspension rests with the District Manager. This enforcement action is a district-level decision used when continued operation or inspection services could pose a risk to public health or when regulatory requirements aren’t met, so the formal notice must come from the DM who oversees enforcement across the district. The Inspector-in-Charge handles on-site observations and can recommend actions, but the formal suspension notice is issued by the District Manager. Frontline supervisors handle daily supervision and can escalate issues, but they don’t grant suspensions. The IPP deals with import program matters and does not issue domestic establishment suspensions.