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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 1227. Investigatory powers
(a) Secretary
The Secretary may investigate any incident, accident, or act
involving the loss or destruction of, or damage to any structure
subject to this chapter, or which affects or may affect the safety
or environmental quality of the ports, harbors, or navigable waters
of the United States.
(b) Powers
In an investigation under this section, the Secretary may issue
subpenas to require the attendance of witnesses and the production
of documents or other evidence relating to such incident, accident,
or act. If any person refuses to obey a subpena, the Secretary may
request the Attorney General to invoke the aid of the appropriate
district court of the United States to compel compliance with the
subpena. Any district court of the United States may, in the case
of refusal to obey a subpena, issue an order requiring compliance
with the subpena, and failure to obey the order may be punished by
the court as contempt. Witnesses may be paid fees for travel and
attendance at rates not exceeding those allowed in a district court
of the United States.
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