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Title 33—NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS > CHAPTER 39—SHORE PROTECTION FROM MUNICIPAL OR COMMERCIAL WASTE > SUBCHAPTER I—SHORE PROTECTION

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In an investigation under this chapter, the attendance and testimony of witnesses, including parties in interest, and the production of any evidence may be compelled by subpena. The subpena authority granted by this section is coextensive with that of a district court of the United States, in civil matters, for the district in which the investigation is conducted.

( Pub. L. 100–688, title IV, § 4106 , Nov. 18, 1988 , 102 Stat. 4157 .)

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