Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 2.36 — Can A Bureau Release Information Protected By Exemption 4?
43 C.F.R. § 2.36
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If a bureau determines that the requested information is protected from release by Exemption 4 of the FOIA, the bureau has no discretion to release the information. Release of information protected from release by Exemption 4 is prohibited by the Trade Secrets Act, a criminal provision found at 18 U.S.C. 1905.
Authorizing Statute
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Disclosure of confidential information generally18 U.S.C. § 1905
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Interest and penalty on claims31 U.S.C. § 3717
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Departmental regulations5 U.S.C. § 301
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Copies of records, documents, etc.; charges; disposition of receipts43 U.S.C. § 1460