§ 16.225. Public disclosure of evidence.
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/us/cfr/t14/s§ 16.225·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)Except as provided in this section, the hearing shall be open to the public.
(b)The hearing officer may order that any information contained in the record be withheld from public disclosure. Any person may object to disclosure of information in the record by filing a written motion to withhold specific information with the hearing officer. The person shall state specific grounds for nondisclosure in the motion.
(c)The hearing officer shall grant the motion to withhold information from public disclosure if the hearing officer determines that disclosure would be in violation of the Privacy Act, would reveal trade secrets or privileged or confidential commercial or financial information, or is otherwise prohibited by law.