# 36 C.F.R. § 1251.2 (2026): To what demands does this part apply?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P1251_S1251_2

## Section

- **Citation:** 36 C.F.R. § 1251.2 (2026)
- **Heading:** To what demands does this part apply?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 36 CFR: Parks, Forests, and Public Property / Chapter XII: NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION / Part 1251: TESTIMONY BY NARA EMPLOYEES RELATING TO AGENCY INFORMATION AND PRODUCTION OF RECORDS IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS / § 1251.2: § 1251.2   To what demands does this part apply?

## Text

This part applies to demands to NARA employees for factual, opinion, or expert testimony relating to agency information or for production of records in legal proceedings whether or not NARA is a named party. However, it does not apply to:
(a) Demands upon or requests for a NARA employee to testify as to facts or events that are unrelated to his or her official duties and that are unrelated to the functions of NARA;
(b) Demands upon or requests for a former NARA employee to testify as to matters in which the former employee was not directly or materially involved while at NARA;
(c) Requests for the release of, or access to, records under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, as amended; the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a; the Federal Records Act, 44 U.S.C. chs. 21, 29, 31, 33; the Presidential Records Act, 44 U.S.C. ch. 22; or the Presidential Recordings and Materials Preservation Act, 44 U.S.C. 2111 note;
(d) Demands for records or testimony in matters before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Merit Systems Protection Board; and
(e) Congressional demands and requests for testimony or records.

## Nearby sections

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- [36 C.F.R. § 1251.20 (2026) § 1251.20   Are there any fees associated with producing records or providing testimony?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P1251_S1251_20.md)
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