§ 2004.35 Processing demands and requests.

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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 › § 2004.35: § 2004.35 Processing demands and requests.

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(a) The General Counsel will review a request or demand to produce or disclose records, information or testimony and determine whether, or under what conditions, to authorize the employee to testify regarding USTR matters or produce records and information. The General Counsel will notify the requester of the final determination, the reasons for the grant or denial of the demand or request, and any conditions on disclosure.

(b) When necessary, the General Counsel will coordinate with the U.S. Department of Justice to file appropriate motions, including motions to remove the matter to Federal court, to quash, or to obtain a protective order.

(c) The General Counsel will process demands and requests in the order in which they are received. Absent unusual circumstances and depending on the scope of the demand or request, the General Counsel will respond within 45 calendar days of the date USTR receives all information necessary to evaluate the demand or request.

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