# Federal Register #2026-21764

Department of Commerce correction to regulations on employee testimony and document production

**Buyer:** Department of Commerce
**Posted:** October 26, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-21764

The Department of Commerce issued a regulatory correction concerning employee testimony and document production in legal proceedings.
- **Government buyer:** Department of Commerce; no specific sub-agency or office is identified.
- **Notice purpose:** Corrects an inaccurate amendatory instruction associated with 15 CFR part 15.
- **Effect:** The correction does not make further changes to the regulations.
- **Procurement:** No products, services, quantities, part numbers, OEMs, or vendors are requested.

### Description

The Department of Commerce corrects an inaccurate amendatory instruction in its regulations governing testimony by current and former employees and the production of Department documents in legal proceedings. The instruction incorrectly indicated that certain introductory text and a subparagraph were being amended, when they were not. This correcting amendment fixes the instruction and makes no further changes to the regulations. The rule is effective October 26, 2026.

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