Production or Disclosure of Official Information in Legal Proceedings
other · US Department of Agriculture · Rule · Published 2022-02-28 · Effective 2022-04-29 · 87 FR 10925
Document
Document number
2022-03880
Federal Register citation
87 FR 10925
CFR reference
7 CFR 1
Type
Rule
Action
Direct final rule.
Category
other
Sub-agency
US Department of Agriculture
Publication date
2022-02-28
Effective date
2022-04-29
USDA docket
Docket No. USDA-2021-0009
Abstract
We are revising our regulations regarding the production or disclosure of official information in legal proceedings (referred to as Touhy regulations). These regulations are being updated to promote consistent processing of Touhy requests among U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA or Department) agencies; clarify the responsibilities of all parties in the Touhy process; and provide additional information about criteria that USDA agencies should consider in the Touhy process.