Employees must avoid any action, irrespective of whether it is specifically prohibited by this part, that might result in or create the appearance of:
(a) Impeding Government efficiency or economy; or
(b) Making a Government decision outside of official channels.
source: 46 FR 7369, Jan. 23, 1981, as amended at 90 FR 40978, Aug. 22, 2025, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 45 CFR 73.206