21 C.F.R. § 1316.21
Definitions.
Cite as 21 C.F.R. § 1316.21 (2026)
As used in this part, the following terms shall have the meanings specified:
(a) The term
investigative personnel
includes managers, Diversion Investigators, attorneys, analysts and support personnel employed by the Drug Enforcement Administration who are involved in the processing, reviewing and analyzing of declarations and other relevant documents or data relative to regulated transactions or are involved in conducting investigations initiated pursuant to the receipt of such declarations, documents or data.
(b) The term
law enforcement personnel
means Special Agents employed by the Drug Enforcement Administration who, in the course of their official duties, gain knowledge of information which is confidential under such section.
[54 FR 31670, Aug. 1, 1989]