708.24—Will there always be a hearing after a report of investigation is issued?
               		
               	 	
               	 	
               	 	               	 	               	 	               	 	               	 	
               	 	
    
        
        (a) 
         No. An employee may withdraw a hearing request after the report of investigation is issued. However, the hearing may be canceled only if all parties agree that they do not want a hearing.
     
    
        
        (b) 
         If the hearing is canceled, the Hearing Officer will issue an initial agency decision pursuant to  § 708.31 of this subpart.