Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 103.34 — Sanctions For Improper Actions By Cbp Officers Or Employees
19 C.F.R. § 103.34
(a) The improper disclosure of the confidential information contained in CBP documents, or the disclosure of information relative to the business of one importer or exporter that is acquired by a CBP officer or employee in an official capacity to any person not authorized by law or regulations to receive this information is a ground for dismissal from CBP, suspension, or other disciplinary action, and if done for a valuable consideration subjects that person to criminal prosecution.
(b) Under 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(4)(F), the Special Counsel, Merit Systems Protection Board, has authority, upon the issuance of a written finding by a court that a CBP officer or employee who was primarily responsible for withholding a record may have acted arbitrarily or capriciously, to initiate a proceeding to determine whether disciplinary action is warranted against that officer or employee. Such proceedings are governed by Merit Systems Protection Board regulations found at part 1201 of Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Authorizing Statute
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Screening passengers and property49 U.S.C. § 44901
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Fees and charges for Government services and things of value31 U.S.C. § 9701
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Manifests19 U.S.C. § 1431
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Departmental regulations5 U.S.C. § 301
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Disclosure of confidential information generally18 U.S.C. § 1905
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Automated Targeting System6 U.S.C. § 943
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Exchange of information19 U.S.C. § 1628
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Rules and forms prescribed by Secretary19 U.S.C. § 66
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Establishment of Service; Commissioner; appointment19 U.S.C. § 2071