# 15 CFR § 2004.32: Production prohibited unless approved

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-2004.32

## Section

- **Citation:** 15 CFR § 2004.32
- **Heading:** Production prohibited unless approved
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 15—Commerce and Foreign Trade > Subtitle C—Regulations Relating to Foreign Trade Agreements > 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

## Text

(a) Approval required. An employee or any other person or entity in possession of records or information may not produce those records or information, or provide any testimony related to the records or information, in response to any demand or request without prior written approval from the General Counsel.
(b) Penalties. Any person or entity that fails to comply with this subpart may be subject to the penalties provided in 18 U.S.C. 641 and other applicable laws. A current employee also may be subject to administrative or disciplinary proceedings.

## Nearby sections

- [15 CFR § 2004.0 § 2004.0 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-2004.0.md)
- [15 CFR § 2004.1 § 2004.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-2004.1.md)
- [15 CFR § 2004.2 § 2004.2 Proactive disclosures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-2004.2.md)
- [15 CFR § 2004.3 § 2004.3 How do I make a request for records under the FOIA?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-2004.3.md)
- [15 CFR § 2004.4 § 2004.4 How will we handle confidential commercial information?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-2004.4.md)
- [15 CFR § 2004.5 § 2004.5 Who is responsible for responding to your FOIA request?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-2004.5.md)
- [15 CFR § 2004.6 § 2004.6 When will we respond to your FOIA request?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-2004.6.md)
- [15 CFR § 2004.7 § 2004.7 What will our response to your FOIA request include?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-2004.7.md)
- [15 CFR § 2004.8 § 2004.8 What can I do if I am dissatisfied with USTR's response to my FOIA request?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-2004.8.md)
- [15 CFR § 2004.9 § 2004.9 Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-2004.9.md)
- [15 CFR § 2004.20 § 2004.20 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-2004.20.md)
- [15 CFR § 2004.21 § 2004.21 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-2004.21.md)
- [15 CFR § 2004.22 § 2004.22 How do I make a Privacy Act request?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-2004.22.md)
- [15 CFR § 2004.23 § 2004.23 How will USTR respond to my Privacy Act request?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-15-2004.23.md)

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