Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 20.24 — Preparation Of New Records
21 C.F.R. § 20.24
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(a) The Freedom of Information Act and the provisions of this part apply only to existing records that are reasonably described in a request filed with the Food and Drug Administration pursuant to the procedures established in subpart C of this part.
(b) The Commissioner may, in his discretion, prepare new records in order to respond adequately to a request for information when he concludes that it is in the public interest and promotes the objectives of the act and the agency.
Authorizing Statute
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Disclosure of confidential information generally18 U.S.C. § 1905
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Research and investigations generally42 U.S.C. § 241