15 CFR 998.40 - Purpose.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 10, 2026

Title 15 - Commerce and Foreign Trade last revised: Feb 04, 2026

View all text of Subpart D [§ 998.40 - § 998.45]

§ 998.40 - Purpose.

This subpart—

(a) Establishes policy and implements 33 U.S.C. 3071(a)(8), (a)(13), (b), and (c) to provide protection against reprisal to NOAA Corps officers for making or preparing or being perceived as making or preparing a protected communication.

(b) Assigns responsibilities and delegates authority for such protection against reprisal and prescribes procedures.

authority: 33 U.S.C. 3001

source: 87 FR 31708, May 25, 2022, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 15 CFR 998.40