# 5 CFR § 2417.205: Consideration of requests or demands

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2417.205

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 CFR § 2417.205
- **Heading:** Consideration of requests or demands
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 5—Administrative Personnel > CHAPTER XIV—FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY, GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY AND FEDERAL SERVICE IMPASSES PANEL > SUBCHAPTER B—GENERAL PROVISIONS > PART 2417—TESTIMONY BY EMPLOYEES RELATING TO OFFICIAL INFORMATION AND PRODUCTION OF OFFICIAL RECORDS IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS > Subpart B—Requests or Demands for Testimony and Production of Documents

## Text

(a) After receiving service of a request or a demand for official records, information, or testimony, the appropriate decision-maker will review the request and, in accordance with the provisions of this part, determine whether, or under what conditions, to authorize the employee to testify on matters relating to official information and/or produce official records and information.
(b) Absent exigent circumstances, the appropriate decision-maker will issue a determination within 30 days from the date that it receives the request.
(c) The appropriate decision-maker may grant a waiver of any procedure described by this part where a waiver is considered necessary to promote a significant interest of the FLRA or the United States or for other good cause.
(d) The FLRA may certify that records are true copies in order to facilitate their use as evidence. If a requester seeks certification, the requester must request certified copies from the Office of the Solicitor at least 30 days before the date that they will be needed.
[81 FR 63363, Sept. 15, 2016]

## Nearby sections

- [5 CFR § 2417.101 § 2417.101 Scope and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2417.101.md)
- [5 CFR § 2417.102 § 2417.102 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2417.102.md)
- [5 CFR § 2417.103 § 2417.103 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2417.103.md)
- [5 CFR § 2417.201 § 2417.201 General prohibition and designation of the appropriate decision-maker.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2417.201.md)
- [5 CFR § 2417.202 § 2417.202 Factors that the decision-maker will consider.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2417.202.md)
- [5 CFR § 2417.203 § 2417.203 Filing requirements for litigants seeking documents or testimony.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2417.203.md)
- [5 CFR § 2417.204 § 2417.204 Where to submit a request or demand.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2417.204.md)
- [5 CFR § 2417.205 § 2417.205 Consideration of requests or demands.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2417.205.md)
- [5 CFR § 2417.206 § 2417.206 Final determination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2417.206.md)
- [5 CFR § 2417.207 § 2417.207 Restrictions that apply to testimony.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2417.207.md)
- [5 CFR § 2417.208 § 2417.208 Restrictions that apply to released records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2417.208.md)
- [5 CFR § 2417.209 § 2417.209 Procedure when a decision is not made before the time that a response is required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2417.209.md)
- [5 CFR § 2417.210 § 2417.210 Procedure in the event of an adverse ruling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2417.210.md)
- [5 CFR § 2417.301 § 2417.301 Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2417.301.md)

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