This part applies to requests to produce material concerning information acquired in the course of performing official duties or because of the employee’s official status. Specifically, this part applies to requests for: material contained in NTSB files; and any information or material acquired by an employee of the NTSB in the performance of official duties or as a result of the employee’s status. Two sets of procedures are here established, dependent on the type of material sought. Rules governing requests for employee testimony, as opposed to material production, can be found at 49 CFR part 835. Document production shall not accompany employee testimony, absent compliance with this part and General Counsel approval.

Terms Used In 49 CFR 837.2

  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Material: as used in this part , means any type of physical or documentary evidence, including but not limited to paper documents, electronic media, videotapes, audiotapes, etc. See 49 CFR 837.1
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.