Information and documents (other than an agreement) filed with the Federal Maritime Commission under this chapter are exempt from disclosure under section 552 of title 5 and may not be made public except as may be relevant to an administrative or judicial proceeding. This section does not prevent disclosure to either House of Congress or to a duly authorized committee or subcommittee of Congress.
(Pub. L. 109–304, §7, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1531.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 40306 | 46 App.:1705(j). | Pub. L. 98–237, §6(j), Mar. 20, 1984, 98 Stat. 73. |
The words "judicial proceeding" are substituted for "judicial action or proceeding" to eliminate unnecessary words.