§ 1208.7. Subpoenas and other requests for testimony and production of documents in legal proceedings where the NMB is not a party.
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/us/cfr/t29/s§ 1208.7·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)In legal proceedings between private litigants, a subpoena or other demand for the production of records held by the Agency or for oral or written testimony of a current or former NMB employee should be addressed to the General Counsel, National Mediation Board, 1301 K Street NW., Suite 250E, Washington, DC 20005. No other official or employee of the NMB is authorized to accept service of a demand or subpoena on behalf of the Agency.
(b)No current or former employee may produce official records or information or provide testimony in response to a demand or subpoena unless authorized by the General Counsel.
(c)The General Counsel may grant an employee permission to testify or produce official records or information in response to a demand or subpoena. In making this determination, the General Counsel shall consider whether:
(1)Release of the requested records or testimony is prohibited under § 1208.5;
(2)The disclosure is appropriate under the rules of procedure governing the case or matter;
(3)The requested testimony or records are privileged under the relevant substantive law concerning privilege;
(4)Disclosure would violate a statute or regulation;
(5)Disclosure would reveal trade secrets without the owner's consent; and
(6)Allowing testimony or production of records would be in the best interest of the NMB or the United States.