Public Access to HUD Records Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Production of Material or Provision of Testimony by HUD Employees: Revisions to Policies and Practices Regarding Subpoenas and Other Demands for Testimony

Résumé

This final rule modifies HUD's policies and practices regarding responses to subpoenas and other demands for testimony of HUD employees, or for production of documents by HUD. This rule delegates authority to additional officials within HUD's Office of General Counsel and revises the criteria used to evaluate such demands. Finally, this rule eliminates unnecessary provisions covering HUD's response to demands in cases in which the United States is a party to the case in which testimony or documents are requested. This rule follows publication of an August 12, 2008 proposed rule, but makes no changes at this final rule stage.