; (ii) in any case in which the referral of allegations is approved, that the initiation of a proceeding with respect to the allegations is appropriate; and (iii) in any case in which the referral of allegations is disapproved, the reasons for the disapproval. (B) Limitation A reviewing official may refer allegations of liability to a presiding officer of the agency only if the Attorney General or an Assistant Attorney General designated by the Attorney General approves the referral of the allegations in a written statement described in subparagraph (A). (C) Delay of hearing If the Attorney General or an Assistant Attorney General designated by the Attorney General transmits to the authority head of an agency a written finding that the continuation of any hearing with respect to a claim or statement may adversely affect any pending or potential criminal or civil action related to the claim or statement, the hearing shall be immediately stayed and may be resumed only upon written authorization of the Attorney General. (c) Notice and hearing (1) Notice (A) In general On or after the date on which a reviewing official is permitted to refer allegations of liability under subsection (b)(2), the reviewing official shall mail, by registered or certified mail, or shall deliver, a notice to the current or former political appointee alleged to be liable to repay funds under section 3, which shall specify the allegations of liability against the individual and shall state the right of the individual to request a hearing with respect to those allegations. (B) Request for hearing If, within 30 days after receiving a notice subparagraph (A), the individual receiving the notice requests a hearing with respect to the allegations contained in the notice— (i) the reviewing official shall refer the allegations to a presiding officer for the commencement of the hearing