Regulations last checked for updates: May 01, 2025

Title 20 - Employees' Benefits last revised: Mar 17, 2025
§ 259.4 - Authority to conduct investigations.

In performing his or her responsibilities under § 259.1 or § 259.3, the General Counsel or his or her designee shall have the authority and the power to conduct any investigations he deems necessary. In addition, the General Counsel or his or her designee shall have the power to compel, by subpoena, any person, company, corporation, or other entity to produce any records or other documents pertinent to the matter under consideration.

(45 U.S.C. 231f(b)(5)) [43 FR 56889, Dec. 5, 1978, as amended at 48 FR 51447, Nov. 9, 1983; 57 FR 4366, Feb. 5, 1992]
authority: 45 U.S.C. 231f; 45 U.S.C. 362(l)
source: 43 FR 56889, Dec. 5, 1978, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 20 CFR 259.4