33 USC 3842 - Investigations and inspections by Secretary

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 05, 2024

§ 3842.

Investigations and inspections by Secretary

(a)

In general

(b)

Violations; subpoenas

(1)

In general

In any investigation under this section, the Secretary may issue a subpoena to require the attendance of a witness or the production of documents or other evidence if—

(A)

before the issuance of the subpoena, the Secretary requests a determination by the Attorney General of the United States as to whether the subpoena will interfere with a criminal investigation; and

(B)

the Attorney General—

(i)

determines that the subpoena will not interfere with a criminal investigation; or

(ii)

fails to make a determination under clause (i) before the date that is 30 days after the date on which the Secretary makes a request under subparagraph (A).

(2)

Enforcement

(c)

Further action

(d)

Cooperation

(Pub. L. 111–281, title X, § 1032, Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 3028.)

cite as: 33 USC 3842