Sec.  1.3003   Mandatory factors for evaluating conflicts of interest.

   No gift shall be accepted under this subpart unless a determination is made
   that its acceptance would not create a conflict of interest or the
   appearance of a conflict of interest. In making conflict of interest
   determinations, designated agency ethics officials shall consider the
   following factors:

   (a) Whether the benefits of the intended gift will accrue to an individual
   employee and, if so—

   (1) Whether the employee is responsible for matters affecting the potential
   donor that are currently before the agency; and

   (2) The significance of the employee's role in any such matters;

   (b) The nature and sensitivity of any matters pending at the Commission
   affecting the intended donor;

   (c) The timing of the intended gift;

   (d) The market value of the intended gift;

   (e) The frequency of other gifts made by the same donor; and

   (f) The reason underlying the intended gift given in a written statement
   from the proposed donor.