# 15 C.F.R. § 2004.30 (2026): Purpose and scope

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T15_P2004_S2004_30

## Section

- **Citation:** 15 C.F.R. § 2004.30 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose and scope
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 15 CFR: Commerce and Foreign Trade / Chapter XX: OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE / Part 2004: DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS AND INFORMATION / Subpart D: Production or Disclosure of USTR Records, Information and Employee Testimony in Legal Proceedings / § 2004.30: § 2004.30   Purpose and scope.

## Text

(a)
Why are we issuing this rule?
This subpart establishes the procedures USTR will follow when any federal, state or local government court or other authority seeks production of USTR records or information, or testimony relating to an employee's official duties, in the context of a legal proceeding. Parties seeking records, information or testimony must comply with these requirements when submitting demands or requests to USTR.
(b)
What does this rule cover?
This subpart applies to demands or requests for records, information or testimony in legal proceedings in which USTR is not a named party. It does not apply to: Demands or requests for a USTR employee to testify as to facts or events that are unrelated to his or her official duties or to USTR's functions; FOIA or Privacy Act requests; or Congressional demands or requests for records or testimony.
(c)
Not a waiver.
(1) By providing these policies and procedures, USTR does not waive the sovereign immunity of the United States.
(2) The production of records, information or testimony pursuant to this subpart does not constitute a waiver by USTR of any privilege.
(d) This subpart provides guidance for USTR's internal operations and does not create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, that a party may rely upon in any legal proceeding against USTR or the United States.

## Nearby sections

- [15 C.F.R. § 2004.30 (2026) § 2004.30   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T15_P2004_S2004_30.md)
- [15 C.F.R. § 2004.31 (2026) § 2004.31   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T15_P2004_S2004_31.md)
- [15 C.F.R. § 2004.32 (2026) § 2004.32   Production prohibited unless approved.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T15_P2004_S2004_32.md)
- [15 C.F.R. § 2004.33 (2026) § 2004.33   Factors the General Counsel may consider.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T15_P2004_S2004_33.md)
- [15 C.F.R. § 2004.34 (2026) § 2004.34   Submitting demands and requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T15_P2004_S2004_34.md)
- [15 C.F.R. § 2004.35 (2026) § 2004.35   Processing demands and requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T15_P2004_S2004_35.md)
- [15 C.F.R. § 2004.36 (2026) § 2004.36   Restrictions that apply to testimony.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T15_P2004_S2004_36.md)
- [15 C.F.R. § 2004.37 (2026) § 2004.37   Restrictions that apply to released records and information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T15_P2004_S2004_37.md)
- [15 C.F.R. § 2004.38 (2026) § 2004.38   In the event of an adverse ruling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T15_P2004_S2004_38.md)
- [15 C.F.R. § 2004.39 (2026) § 2004.39   Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T15_P2004_S2004_39.md)

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