This final rule clarifies two aspects of HUD's debarment, suspension, and limited denial of participation procedures. First, the rule clarifies that a debarring or suspending official may refer either disputed material facts or issues of law, or both to a hearing officer. Second, the rule clarifies the jurisdictional and procedural posture of a Limited Denial of Participation (LDP) when HUD subsequently issues a proposed debarment or suspension based on the same transaction(s) or conduct.