TITLE 44 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND ASSISTANCE

CHAPTER I - FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

SUBCHAPTER A - GENERAL

PART 5 - PRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

subpart f - SUBPOENAS OR OTHER LEGAL DEMANDS FOR TESTIMONY OR THE PRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS OR OTHER INFORMATION

5.80 - Scope and applicability.

  (a) This subpart sets forth policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure or production by FEMA employees, in response to a subpoena, order or other demand of a court or other authority, of any material contained in the files of the Agency or any information relating to material contained in the files of the Agency or any information acquired by an employee as part of the performance of that person's official duties or because of that person's official status.

  (b) This subpart applies to State and local judicial, administrative and legislative proceedings, and Federal judicial and administrative proceedings.

  (c) This subpart does not apply to Congressional requests or subpoenas for testimony or documents, or to an employee making an appearance solely in his or her private capacity in judicial or administrative proceedings that do not relate to the Agency (such as cases arising out of traffic accidents, domestic relations, etc.).