authority to obtain information

authority to obtain information Sec. 329. (a) For purposes of carrying out this part, the Commission and the Administrator may each sign and issue subpoenas for the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of relevant books, records, papers, and other documents; and may each administer oaths. Witnesses summoned under the provisions of this section shall be paid the same fees and mileage as are paid to witnesses in the courts of the United States. In case of contumacy by, or refusal to obey a subpoena served, upon any persons subject to this part, the Commission and the Administrator may each seek an order from the district court of the United States for any district in which such person is found or resides or transacts business requiring such person to appear and give testimony, or to appear and produce documents. Failure to obey any such order is punishable by such court as a contempt thereof. (b) Any information submitted by any person to the Administrator or the Commission under this part shall not be considered energy information as defined by section 11(e) (1) of the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act of 1974 for purposes of any verification examination authorized to be conducted by the Comptroller General under section 501 of this Act.