# 10 CFR § 429.8: Subpoena

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-429.8

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 CFR § 429.8
- **Heading:** Subpoena
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 10—Energy > CHAPTER II—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > SUBCHAPTER D—ENERGY CONSERVATION > PART 429—CERTIFICATION, COMPLIANCE, AND ENFORCEMENT FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

For purposes of carrying out parts 429, 430, and 431, the General Counsel (or delegee), may sign and issue subpoenas for the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of relevant books, records, papers, and other documents, and administer oaths. Witnesses summoned under the provisions of this section shall be paid the same fees and mileage as are paid to witnesses in the courts of the United States. In case of contumacy by, or refusal to obey a subpoena served, upon any persons subject to parts 429, 430, or 431, the General Counsel (or delegee) may seek an order from the District Court of the United States for any District in which such person is found or resides or transacts business requiring such person to appear and give testimony, or to appear and produce documents. Failure to obey such order is punishable by such court as contempt thereof.

## Nearby sections

- [10 CFR § 429.1 § 429.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-429.1.md)
- [10 CFR § 429.2 § 429.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-429.2.md)
- [10 CFR § 429.3 § 429.3 Sources for information and guidance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-429.3.md)
- [10 CFR § 429.4 § 429.4 Materials incorporated by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-429.4.md)
- [10 CFR § 429.5 § 429.5 Imported products.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-429.5.md)
- [10 CFR § 429.6 § 429.6 Exported products.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-429.6.md)
- [10 CFR § 429.7 § 429.7 Confidentiality.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-429.7.md)
- [10 CFR § 429.8 § 429.8 Subpoena.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-429.8.md)
- [10 CFR § 429.10 § 429.10 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-429.10.md)
- [10 CFR § 429.11 § 429.11 General sampling requirements for selecting units to be tested.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-429.11.md)
- [10 CFR § 429.12 § 429.12 General requirements applicable to certification reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-429.12.md)
- [10 CFR § 429.13 § 429.13 Testing requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-429.13.md)
- [10 CFR § 429.14 § 429.14 Consumer refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers and freezers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-429.14.md)
- [10 CFR § 429.15 § 429.15 Room air conditioners.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-10-429.15.md)

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