For the purposes of this part the definitions in 45 CFR part 1606 shall apply and also:
Suspension means an action taken during the term of the recipient's current year's grant or contract with the Corporation that withholds financial assistance to a recipient, in whole or in part, until the end of the suspension period pending prompt corrective action by the recipient or a decision by the Corporation to initiate termination proceedings.
45 C.F.R. §1623.2