# 12 C.F.R. § 404.33 (2026): Procedure for declining to testify and/or produce records

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P404_S404_33

## Section

- **Citation:** 12 C.F.R. § 404.33 (2026)
- **Heading:** Procedure for declining to testify and/or produce 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 / § 404.33: § 404.33   Procedure for declining to testify and/or produce records.

## Text

Ex-Im Bank personnel receiving a demand to provide testimony and/or produce records regarding information acquired in the course of their performance of official duties, or due to their official status, and who have not received written authorization from the General Counsel to provide such information, shall:
(a) Respectfully decline to answer or appear for examination on the grounds that such testimony is forbidden by this subpart;
(b) Request the opportunity to consult with the General Counsel;
(c) Explain that only upon consultation may they be granted approval to provide such testimony;
(d) Explain that providing such testimony or records absent approval may subject the individual to criminal liability under 18 U.S.C. 641, as well as other applicable laws, and other disciplinary action; and
(e) Request a stay of the request or demand pending a determination by the General Counsel.
[71 FR 14361, Mar. 22, 2006. Redesignated at 87 FR 41034, July 11, 2022]

## Nearby sections

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- [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)
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- [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)
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- [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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