# 12 C.F.R. § 404.31 (2026): Restrictions on testimony and production of records

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P404_S404_31

## Section

- **Citation:** 12 C.F.R. § 404.31 (2026)
- **Heading:** Restrictions on testimony and production of records
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 12 CFR: Banks and Banking / Chapter IV: EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES / Part 404: INFORMATION DISCLOSURE / Subpart C: Demands for Testimony of Current and Former Ex-Im Bank Personnel and for Production of Ex-Im Bank Records / § 404.31: § 404.31   Restrictions on testimony and production of records.

## Text

Ex-Im Bank personnel may not provide testimony and/or produce records regarding information acquired in the course of their performance of official duties, or due to their official status, in connection with any legal proceeding to which this subpart applies, without authorization by the General Counsel. Such authorization must be in writing, unless the General Counsel determines that circumstances warrant an oral authorization, and such oral authorization is subsequently documented.
[71 FR 14361, Mar. 22, 2006. Redesignated at 87 FR 41034, July 11, 2022]

## Nearby sections

- [12 C.F.R. § 404.26 (2026) § 404.26   Exemptions: EIB-35—Office of Inspector General Investigative Records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P404_S404_26.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 404.27 (2026) § 404.27   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P404_S404_27.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 404.28 (2026) § 404.28   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P404_S404_28.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 404.29 (2026) § 404.29   Demand requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P404_S404_29.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 404.30 (2026) § 404.30   Notification of General Counsel required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P404_S404_30.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 404.31 (2026) § 404.31   Restrictions on testimony and production of records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P404_S404_31.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 404.32 (2026) § 404.32   Factors General Counsel may consider in determining whether to authorize testimony and/or the production of records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P404_S404_32.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 404.33 (2026) § 404.33   Procedure for declining to testify and/or produce records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P404_S404_33.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 404.34 (2026) § 404.34   Procedure in the event a decision concerning a demand is not made prior to the time a response to the demand is required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P404_S404_34.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 404.35 (2026) § 404.35   Procedure in the event of an adverse ruling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P404_S404_35.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 404.36 (2026) § 404.36   Procedure for demands for testimony or production of documents regarding confidential information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P404_S404_36.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 404.37 (2026) § 404.37   Procedures for requests for Ex-Im Bank employees to provide expert or opinion testimony.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P404_S404_37.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 404.38 (2026) § 404.38   No private right of action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P404_S404_38.md)

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